Jockey Sheldon Russell enjoyed a productive Laurel Park Saturday, winning all three stakes for three different trainers.
Smokin’ Jay would have run last week at Ellis Park if the weather had cooperated. Instead, he looks like a major player in Saturday’s grassy Laurel Dash.
Because of air quality issues in central Maryland, Laurel Park has canceled its Friday card and shifted it to July 6.
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Jaime Rodriguez won four times Sunday at Laurel Park and is currently the leading rider at both Laurel and at Delaware Park.
Debate over the spacing of Triple Crown races has centered on the Preakness, but John PIassek says both it and the Belmont need a new schedule.
Jockey Edgar Prado, who launched his career in Maryland and went on to reach the sport’s greatest heights, announced his retirement.
The Maryland Horse Breeders Association (MHBA) has announced the results of its annual board elections for five open seats.
Saying it has been “emasculated significantly,” Maryland Racing Commission chair Michael Algeo announced his resignation effective immediately.
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