General George H. Archives • The Racing Biz

Post Time surges to General George victory

by Frank Vespe | Feb 17, 2024 | Breaking, Bylined Race Recap, Maryland, MD Racing, Racing | 0 |

Post Time gave owner Ellen Charles her third General George win in 10 years and trainer Brittany Russell her second graded win of the day at Laurel Park.

Greeley and Ben eyes million-dollar mark in General George

by Press Release | Feb 16, 2024 | Breaking, Maryland, MD Racing, Press release preview, Racing | 0 |

Ten-year-old Greeley and Ben will eclipse $1 million in career earnings with a top-four finish in Saturday’s Grade 3 General George at Laurel Park.

Photo Essay: Fritchie day in pictures

by Allison Janezic | Feb 22, 2023 | Breaking, Bylined Feature, Features, Maryland, MD Racing | 0 |

In this photo essay, The Racing Biz photographer Allison Janezic capturing the horses and people who starred on Fritchie day at Laurel Park.

For riders, trainers, Avery Whisman ceremony kindles complex day

by Frank Vespe | Feb 18, 2023 | Breaking, Bylined Race Recap, Maryland, MD Racing, Racing | 1 |

Laurel Park held a mid-card ceremony Feb. 18 for deceased rider Avery Whisman, and for riders and trainers, it kindled complex feelings.

Eastern Bay goes with the flow in General George win

by Press Release | Feb 18, 2023 | Breaking, Maryland, MD Racing, Press release recap, Racing | 0 |

Nine-year-old Eastern Bay proved he’s as good as ever, surpassing a million in earnings with his first graded win in Saturday’s G3 General George at Laurel.

Laurel Park Fritchie day stakes updates

by The Biz | Feb 18, 2023 | Breaking, Maryland, MD Racing, Racing | 0 |

Brief updates on the day’s stakes from Laurel Park…

On Fritchie day, a few to watch at a price

by Frank Vespe | Feb 18, 2023 | Breaking, Handicapping, Maryland, MD Racing | 0 |

Feb. 18 is the running of the Grade 3 General George and Barbara Fritchie Stakes at Laurel Park, and we have a couple of runners to watch at a price.

For trainer Lynn Cash, “the time of our lives”

by Frank Vespe | Feb 16, 2023 | Breaking, Bylined Feature, Maryland, MD Racing | 1 |

Trainer Norman Lynn Cash has burst on the scene with a racing operation that violates all the norms – and has seven horses in Laurel Park stakes Saturday.