Jockey Sheldon Russell, away 3 1/2 months because of injury, returned to riding today at Laurel Park and won with one of the three mounts he had.
Espresso Time, the $1 million filly who ran third in her career debut Sunday at Laurel, did plenty right after a bad break. Her connections have high hopes.
Maryland Pride Day will feature nine races — four stakes — restricted to Maryland-bred or -sired horses and will take place August 22 at Laurel Park.
All eyes were on million-dollar filly Espresso Time today, but it was more modestly bred Table Jumper who opened some eyes with a four-length maiden score.
In our weekly feature, Maryland Jockey Club analyst Gabby Gaudet plays the late Pick 3.
Laurel Park’s Rainbow 6, Pick 5, and Super High 5 all have carryovers heading into Friday, with the last of those having a $12,000 carry.
Jockey Amelia Green won her first race in Maryland when piloting the longshot D K’s Brigantia to victory in Laurel’s fifth race Saturday.
It could be a big week for Horacio De Paz. He’ll saddle his first runner as Sagamore Farm’s trainer Friday, just days after his wife gave birth to a child.
Laurel Park has canceled live racing for July 3 as a result of a water main break that has left 30,000 without water.
Count trainer Rodney Jenkins and rider Victor Carrasco among those who figure to appreciate the “excuse to stay home” this summer at Laurel Park.
