Maryland
Laurel: Alani dominates in allowance feature
Alani, claimed in December, won for the third time in four starts since, dominating a salty allowance/optional claimer at Laurel Park.
Laurel Park picks and ponderings: April 27, 2025
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Laurel: Haileysfirstnotion sharp in feature score
Haileysfirstnotion overcame a slow start to dominate a second-level allowance that was Laurel’s Saturday feature.
Laurel Park picks and ponderings: April 26, 2025
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Long trip pays dividends for Alvelo, Tall Order
Jockey Jean Alvelo flew into Laurel Park from Puerto Rico for a single mount — Tall Order in Friday’s allowance feature. Good thing they made it count.
Frustrations laid bare at MTROA meeting
In its first public meeting since the state legislature voted for its demise, members of Maryland’s MTROA sparred as frustrations were laid bare.
Laurel Park picks and ponderings: April 25, 2025
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VIDEO: Playing Laurel Park’s Saturday late Pick 5
In this video, our handicappers dig into Saturday’s late Pick 5 from Laurel Park, which starts in the seventh race.
What we’re watching at Laurel Park this weekend
Laurel Park kicks off its racing weekend Friday at 12:10. Here’s what we’ll be keeping our eyes on…
Stubbornness and support paying off for Tais Lyapustina
After struggling, jockey Tais Lyapustina has begun to get some opportunities. She credits her supportive network – and her own stubbornness.
Journalism tabbed as Preakness future wager favorite
Journalism, the likely favorite in the Kentucky Derby, is the 8-1 morning line favorite in the Preakness future wager, which opens April 25-May 3.
Laurel Park: Latest jockey and trainer stats
Which Laurel Park jockeys and trainers are having a good meet? Who’s doing better than you’d think? Or heating up now? Answers within.
Laurel: “Preakness Preview Day” handle robust
Laurel’s “Preakness Preview Day” wagering handle was nearly double its best day of 2025 to date.
Laurel: Dahlia, Leatherbury, Clark stakes recaps
Recaps of the turf stakes contested at Laurel Park Saturday: the Dahlia for fillies and mares, the Leatherbury for sprinters, and the Henry S. Clark.
Pay Billy scores in Federico Tesio Stakes
Pay Billy won his second consecutive stake – and possibly punched his ticket to the Preakness – with a win in Laurel’s Federico Tesio Saturday.
Complexity Jane scoots to Weber City Miss upset
Complexity Jane, undefeated but ignored by the bettors, posted a front-running score in the Saturday’s Weber City Miss at Laurel Park.
Laurel Park picks and ponderings: April 19, 2025
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Sparkle Blue, Cut From Class meet again in Dahlia
Millionaire Sparkle Blue and speedy Cut From Class, who slugged it out in last year’s Big Drefyus, meet again Saturday in the Dahlia at Laurel Park.
Neat, Fulmineo clash in Henry S. Clark
Firm turf lover Neat and soft turf fan Fulmineo clash in Saturday’s $100,000 Henry S. Clark Stakes at Laurel Park.
Laurel Park picks and ponderings: April 18, 2025
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