Multiple stakes winners Limited View and Whirlin Curlin, both entering off defeats, look to get back on track in a pair of Laurel sophomore stakes.
With all 15 board seats of the Maryland Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association (MTHA) up for election this year, there is widespread agreement on many — but not all — issues.
With all 15 board seats of the Maryland Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association (MTHA) up for election this year, the incumbent and insurgent slates see things very differently. Part 1 of 2.
Sunday saw Laurel Park turf course records set at two different distances, 5 1/2 furlongs and 1 1/16 miles.
Miracle Wood winner Marengo Road and Wide Country champ Great Soul highlight a pair of Laurel stakes this weekend.
Great Soul’s first try against winners came in yesterday’s Wide Country Stakes at Laurel Park. That turned out to be a good idea, as she surged to victory.
In today’s Laurel Park racing notes: Lane Luzzi following in dad’s footsteps, Team Tim steps it up, and Sonny Inspired takes a swing.
The Maryland Jockey Club announced Tuesday that approximately $7 million in improvements at Laurel Park could be completed within the next month.
Jockey Sheldon Russell has broken 17 bones in the last eight years — but that hasn’t stopped him from racking up wins. With three more, he’ll hit 1,000.
The Maryland Racing Commission will review its rules and regs. On tap: swifter resolution of appeals and tougher penalties on habitual offenders.