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Laurel: Three wins for Axel Concepcion

Frank Vespe / 3 years
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3 min read

Laurel Park’s young guns were firing Saturday, with Axel Concepcion, Jeiron Barbosa, and Luis Rivera, Jr. combining to win six races.

Young riders Rivera, Concepcion opening eyes

Frank Vespe / 3 years

5 min read

Young riders educated at Puerto Rico’s jockey school are making noise at Laurel, with Axel Concepcion and Luis Rivera, Jr. earning their first wins last week.

First Stateside win for apprentice Luis Rivera, Jr.

Press Release / 3 years

4 min read

Apprentice Luis Rivera, Jr., 19, got his first Stateside win Monday at Laurel Park aboard 14-1 Beneath the Stars.

LRL: Top Manipulator grinds out win

G1-placed Dry Powder kicks off ’26 in Barbara Fritchie

Quint’s Brew, Slam Notion square off in General George

Aptly named Lovingheriseasy has Haynes on a high

Off to the Races Radio lineup for February 14

Laurel Park picks and ponderings: February 13, 2026

Laurel: Three wins for Axel Concepcion

Young riders Rivera, Concepcion opening eyes

First Stateside win for apprentice Luis Rivera, Jr.

Aptly named Lovingheriseasy has Haynes on.

Off to the Races Radio lineup.

Remembering “both King Leatherburys”

PODCAST: Maryland Racing Today, Feb. 12

THA open letter recognizes “serious concerns”.

Hall of Fame trainer King Leatherbury,.