Saturday’s rainy, muddy weather wasn’t fit for man or beast — but it suited jockey Sheldon Russell, who won two stakes, just fine.
Elnaawi shipped in from his New York base and took home the money in today’s Native Dancer Stakes at Laurel Park.
Star Pearl scored her second stakes win in North America by drawing off to win the Nellie Morse Stakes at Laurel Park today.
The bettors ignored Never Stop Looking in the Fire Plug Stakes today at Laurel Park — right up until he scored a $51 upset.
Robin Graham trainee Lady Sabelia proved best in the muddy What A Summer Stakes today to punch her ticket for next month’s Grade 2 Barbara Fritchie.
In our weekly feature, Maryland Jockey Club analyst Gabby Gaudet plays a Pick 4 and analyzes two of the day’s four stakes.
Trainer Mary Eppler won three today at Laurel Park, including a maiden race with impressive first starter Lovely Lady.
Four stakes for older horses are on Laurel Park’s Saturday card.
Three runners in Saturday’s What a Summer Stakes at Laurel have their eyes on bigger game down the road: the Grade 2 Barbara Fritchie next month.
Trevor McCarthy and Kieron Magee topped Maryland’s year-long jockey and trainer ranks, respectively.