Maryland
Hall of Famer Leatherbury nears start of 60th season
Hall of Fame trainer King Leatherbury, after a winter off, has six in training and is waiting for turf season to start.
Baltimore suit could have profound impact on racing industry
IF successful, Baltimore’s lawsuit would leave the city in charge of Pimlico and the Preakness – and could spike Stronach Group plans to transform Laurel.
Off to the Races podcast: Pimlico and the future of Maryland racing
We talked with two folks, one a PImlico supporter, one an advocate of the Laurel “super track” plan, to delve deeper into the differing perspectives.
Baltimore sues Stronach Group to take control of Pimlico, Preakness
Baltimore Mayor Catherine Pugh has filed suit seeking to take via condemnation Pimlico Race Course and the Preakness Stakes.
Maryland to have stricter pre-race exams
Horses will undergo enhanced pre-race exams in Maryland, with state vets told to scratch horses if there are questions or concerns.
What we learned (and didn’t) this weekend at Laurel Park
Which horse had the best weekend at Laurel Park? What questions remain unanswered after easy wins for Alwaysmining and Las Setas? The answers…
Trainer Gonzalez posts four-win day
Claudio Gonzalez won four races on Sunday — three with horses owned by Joe Besecker — to stretch his trainer lead at Laurel Park.
Laurel Park stakes day photo gallery
We turned our photographers loose at Laurel Park to capture Saturday’s stakes action featuring the Private Terms.
Laurel Park picks and ponderings Mar. 17, 2019
Full-card picks and analysis for the day’s Laurel Park card, plus our stat of the day!
Alwaysmining, Las Setas speed to promising victories
Rapidly improving sophomores Alwaysmining and Las Setas cruised Saturday at Laurel Park, giving their connections dreams of bigger prizes ahead.
Anna’s Bandit arrives in time to take Conniver
In a frantic finish, Anna’s Bandit just overhauled two rivals to win the Conniver Stakes Saturday at Laurel Park.
Lewisfield returns with a bang, takes Not for Love
Lewisfield dazzled in winning the Not for Love Stakes Saturday at Laurel Park.
Cordmaker surges to Harrison Johnson victory
Cordmaker proved best in the Harrison Johnson Memorial Stakes. Photo by Dottie Miller. HOW IT HAPPENED Cordmaker, a four-year-old son of Curlin, made his first try around two turns a winning one, surging to a 1 1/2-length win in the $100,000...
Laurel Park picks and ponderings Mar. 16, 2019
Full-card picks and analysis for the day’s Laurel Park card, plus our stat of the day!
Laurel Park picks and ponderings Mar. 15, 2019
Full-card picks and analysis for the day’s Laurel Park card, plus our stat of the day!
Las Setas looks for third straight in Beyond the Wire
Las Setas, upset winner of the Wide Country, will look to stretch her win streak to three in Saturday’s Beyond the Wire at Laurel Park.
Alwaysmining looks for next step in Private Terms
Three-time stakes winner Alwaysmining will try two turns for the first time in what could be a step towards the three-year-old classics Saturday in the Private Terms Stakes.
Moving Preakness “won’t have effect” Pimlico advocates claim, Ritvo says
Stronach Group COO Tim Ritvo said his company’s plans are in the best interests of Maryland racing – and won’t harm Baltimore the way some have suggested.
Laurel Park picks and ponderings Mar. 10, 2019
Full-card picks and analysis for the day’s Laurel Park card, plus our stat of the day!
Alwaysmining posts “nice” breeze ahead of Private Terms
Red-hot Alwaysmining breezed a half-mile Saturday morning and is on track for a tentative date in the Private Terms Stakes at Laurel Park March 16.
