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.
Claiming activity dipped in June after its huge May increase but still remained strong, in our Claimbox report.
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.
With Laurel Park’s first significant July racing in over a decade about to start, Maryland trainers are excited and optimistic — some cautiously so.
Laurel Park’s summer meet kicks off Friday with a new Super Hi 5 wager and twilight racing each Friday.
With announcer Dave Rodman in California this summer, Pete Medhurst, known for calling harness racing and Navy sports, will call Laurel’s July meet.
Injured jockey Sheldon Russell will meet with doctors Thursday and, if he gets the high sign, aim to resume riding in July.
Page McKenney, recently second in the Pimlico Special, will make his next start in the G3 Cornhusker, said trainer Mary Eppler.
Ben’s Cat, recently second in the Pennsylvania Governor’s Cup, is pointed to the July 11 Grade 3 Parx Dash, which he won last year.