The Brittany Russell barn continued to roll out promising performers Saturday as Goodgirl Badhabits won an allowance by over 10 lengths.
There were sighs of relief as Laurel Park resumed racing and horsemen praised what they say is an improving dirt racing strip.
Nimitz Class dominated the Native Dancer Stakes Saturday at Laurel Park and may run in the G3 Pimlico Special next. Plus other stakes recaps…
The Maryland Racing Commission signed off Thursday morning on allowing racing at Laurel Park to resume on the recommendation of the stakeholders.
Full training at Laurel Park will resume Thursday morning, and if all goes well, the track may resume live racing as early as Saturday.
An 11th-hour deal between the Md. Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association and Md. Jockey Club provides a way forward for resolving safety concerns.
Tuesday’s emergency meeting of the Maryland Racing Commission, called to address recent equine fatalities at Laurel Park, may draw numerous horsemen.
The Maryland Racing Commission will conduct its own analysis of the Laurel Park dirt track and will not permit racing to resume until it is satisfied.
James Blackwell thought he would sell his yearling filly, but fate and fortune had other plans for Golden Angel.
Recent injuries at Laurel Park stem from issues with the racing surface, Maryland horsemen say — a position the track owner seems not to share.