Maryland
Jock Mike Smith to make return to Laurel
Hall of Fame jockey Mike Smith will ride Saturday at Laurel for the first time in 14 years, with three mounts, including Roadster in the Polynesian.
Laki seeking to defend De Francis title
Laki gave trainer Damon Dilodovico his first graded win in last year’s G3 De Francis Dash. He’ll try to defend that crown Saturday.
G1 winner Roadster dropping into Polynesian
Roadster, winner of the 2019 Grade 1 Santa Anita Derby, hasn’t won since and will try to get back on track in Saturday’s Polynesian S. at Laurel Park.
Wondrwherecraigis looking for graded score in De Francis Dash
Fresh off a stakes win at Saratoga, Laurel-based Wondrwherecraigis will hunt bigger game in Saturday’s G3 De Francis Dash on his home track.
Sheldon Russell to undergo surgery
Jockey Sheldon Russell, injured in a pre-race accident at Laurel Park September 9, will have surgery on his right foot.
Md Horse Library joins state horse parks
The Maryland Horse Library, housed at the Horse Breeders Association headquarters, has been named part of the Maryland Horse Park system.
Stronach Group bars trainer Amber Cobb
The Stronach Group, owners of Laurel Park and Pimlico, have banned trainer Amber Cobb from running at all TSG facilities.
Laurel Park picks and ponderings September 12, 2021
We’ve got a 8-race card today at Laurel Park!
Wondrwherecraigis headed to G3 De Francis
Fresh off a Saratoga stakes win, Wondrwherecraigis will make his next start in the G3 De Francis Dash at Laurel Park September 18.
Laurel Park picks and ponderings September 11, 2021
We’ve got a 9-race card today at Laurel Park!
Jock Sheldon Russell out with foot injury
Jockey Sheldon Russell will be out indefinitely after suffering a foot injury when tossed from his mount prior to Thursday’s final race at Laurel Park.
Laurel Park picks and ponderings September 10, 2021
We’ve got a 9-race card today at Laurel Park!
Laurel Park dirt course reopens for racing
For the first time in nearly five months, Laurel Park hosted live racing on its rebuilt dirt course, and opening day went off smoothly.
Timonium wrap: Eventful stand at the Big T
Trainer John Salzman, Jr. sent out two promising juveniles with very different outcomes during an eventful Timonium stand.
Laurel Park set for racing’s return
For the first time since April – and the first with its renovated main track — Laurel Park will open for racing action September 9.
GQ Approach: Timonium picks September 6
The GQ Approach makes its triumphant return with Timonium picks and analysis for every day of the Big T meet.
GQ Approach: Timonium picks September 5
The GQ Approach makes its triumphant return with Timonium picks and analysis for every day of the Big T meet.
GQ Approach: Timonium picks September 4
The GQ Approach makes its triumphant return with Timonium picks and analysis for every day of the Big T meet.
Timonium meet set for final weekend
Don’t blink or you’ll miss it! The Timonium race meet enters its final weekend Friday, the first of four days of racing at the Maryland State Fair.
GQ Approach: Timonium picks September 3
The GQ Approach makes its triumphant return with Timonium picks and analysis for every day of the Big T meet.
