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New York Central looks to bounce back in De Francis

Press Release / 6 years

9 min read

New York Central, winner of the Maryland Sprint Handicap in the spring, looks to recapture his best form in Saturday’s De Francis Dash.

Enchanted Ghost
Hamilton Smith
He Hate Me
Horacio De Paz
Laurel Park
Maryland horse racing
Miracle Wood S.
Still Having Fun
Tim Keefe
Wide Country S.

Still Having Fun looks for second straight stakes win in Miracle Wood

Press Release / 8 years
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11 min read

Still Having Fun is a solid favorite in Laurel’s Miracle Wood Stakes for 3-year-olds on Saturday, while the Wide Country, for fillies, is a wide-open affair.

DePaz, Sagamore seeking staying power, success

Doug McCoy / 8 years

8 min read

It’s taken a couple of years, says trainer Horacio DePaz, but Sagamore’s recent emphasis on stamina – with an eye on the Classics – is finding racing success.

Laurel Park picks and ponderings: January 17, 2026

LRL: First winner for jockey Pedro Pena

LRL: Onetime claimer Spencerian aims at Geisha

LRL: Quint’s Brew looks to defend Jennings title

Laurel Park picks and ponderings: January 16, 2026

Maryland Racing Commission notes

New York Central looks to bounce back in De Francis

Still Having Fun looks for second straight stakes win in Miracle Wood

DePaz, Sagamore seeking staying power, success

LRL: First winner for jockey Pedro.

Maryland Racing Commission notes

CT: Emotions high for McKee after.

Two Maryland vets hit with HISA.

CT: Old man Muad’dib back to.

LRL: In My Memories dances to.