The Stronach Group, which owns the Maryland Jockey Club, got approval from the Maryland Racing Commission for its acquisition of the Rosecroft Raceway harness track.
The Maryland Jockey Club’s $3.25 million fall stakes program at Laurel Park features four graded events, as well as three new state-bred stakes.
Ghost Hunter ripped 1 1/16 miles on the turf in a Laurel Park record 1:39 today to win a $47,000 allowance.
Talented but oft-injured jockey Sheldon Russell is exercising horses and nearing a return to the races — just as soon as he gets medical permission.
Twelve years after suffering a horrific, career-ending injury, jockey Rick Wilson still misses riding, and the “chance to compete on a daily basis.”
Jockey Edgar Prado won two at Laurel Park on Sunday, delighting some of the hardcore fans.
Jockey Trevor McCarthy got dropped on the gallop-out after his third win yesterday; his status is day-to-day.
In a quick blog post: trainer Phil Schoenthal calls his juvenile winner Inspired Flight a “rock star.”
Improvements — including a new video board — and events, topped by Maryland Pride Day, are the focus at the upcoming Laurel Park summer meet.
Pimlico’s daily average handle grew by 21 percent during its truncated 2016 Preakness meeting.
