Laurel Park will hold 26 open stakes worth a combined $2.85 million this fall, with the meet headlined by the De Francis Dash and the Maryland Million.
A huge weekend — with three tracks hosting significant cards — led to a 44 percent jump in Midlantic wagering this weekend.
The De Francis Dash and Laurel Futurity were once among the nation’s most important races. That’s no longer the case — but you wouldn’t know that from the winners’ reactions on Saturday.
In a new weekly feature, Maryland Jockey Club analyst Gabby Gaudet shares her Saturday longshots and exotic plays with The Racing Biz.
Our weekly On Tap feature highlights the weekend’s best races from around the mid-Atlantic – and what a weekend it is!
The 22nd running of the De Francis Dash has drawn nine entrants, headlined by morning line fave Sage Valley and local star Ben’s Cat.
The De Francis Dash has drawn 36 nominees for its September 21 running at Laurel, including such intriguing nominees as Ben’s Cat and Dance to Bristol.
