Racing News

Cruz, Barbosa Finish in Dead Heat for Fall Meet Riding Title

12/31/2022

Russell Caps Historic Year with Third Leading Trainer Crown
Laurel Hosting Live Nine-Race New Year’s Day Program Sunday

BALTIMORE – Angel Cruz won twice on Saturday’s closing day program to tie his protégé, 19-year-old apprentice Jeiron Barbosa, and share Laurel Park’s fall meet riding title, while Brittany Russell capped her historic year by leading the trainer standings for a third time this year.

Toledo Completes Four-Win Day in $100,000 Robert Manfuso

12/30/2022

Malibu Beauty Good-Looking Winner of $100,000 Carousel

BALTIMORE – Thomas Coulter’s Nimitz Class came with a steady run down the center of the track to reel in front-running Ain’t Da Beer Cold and edge clear by a half-length in Friday’s $100,000 Robert T. Manfuso Monday at Laurel Park, completing a four-win afternoon for jockey Jevian Toledo.

Coffeewithchris Brews Up 16-1 Upset in $100,000 Heft

12/30/2022

Malibu Moonshine Stays Perfect with $100,000 Gin Talking Win

BALTIMORE – Coffeewithchris, making the eighth start of his rookie season, put away Grade 3-placed Full Moon Madness on the turn and held off favored Prince of Jericho through the stretch to spring a 16-1 upset in Friday’s $100,000 Heft at Laurel Park.

Laurel Set for Christmastide Stakes Day Program Friday

12/29/2022

Six $100,000 Stakes, 2023 MJC Racing Calendar Giveaway
Friday Carryovers in Rainbow 6, Late Pick 5, Super Hi-5
Laurel Park to Honor Retiring Trainer Capuano Saturday

BALTIMORE – Delayed four days due to severe winter weather, Laurel Park will host six $100,000 stakes and a racing calendar giveaway Friday as part of its 11-race Christmastide Day program.

A total of 109 horses were entered on the card, which begins with a special early post time of 11:25 a.m.

With 2022 Winding Down, Brittany Russell on Verge of History

12/28/2022

Laurel’s Fall Meet Leader Can Finish as Maryland’s Leading Trainer
Racing Returns Thursday

BALTIMORE – As 2022 draws to a close, Brittany Russell stands on the precipice of history.

Dale Capuano’s 41-Year Training Career Ending This Weekend

12/26/2022

Winner of 3,661 Lifetime Races Retiring Following Dec. 31 Program

BALTIMORE – Starting with the new year, one era in Maryland racing is coming to an end while another is just beginning.

Dale Capuano is retiring following a 41-year career as one of the most successful trainers in Maryland history, effective Jan. 1. He is turning his 35-horse stable over to his nephew, Phillip Capuano, whose father is Dale Capuano’s younger brother, Gary, a well-established trainer in his own right also based in Maryland.

Christmastide Stakes Day Program Moved to Friday, Dec. 30

12/23/2022

Eleven Races, Six $100,000 Stakes, Originally Scheduled for Dec. 26

BALTIMORE – Out of an abundance of caution, as a result of Winter Storm Elliott expected to bring gusty winds, arctic cold and threats of flash freezing to the Mid-Atlantic over the weekend, the Maryland Jockey Club has postponed its Christmastide Stakes Day program.

G3 Winner Jaxon Traveler Returns for $100,000 Dave’s Friend

12/21/2022

Fille d’Esprit Looks to Extend Streak in $100,000 Willa On the Move
Among Six $100,000 Stakes on Christmastide Day Monday, Dec. 26

BALTIMORE – West Point Thoroughbreds and Marvin Delfiner’s Grade 3 Jaxon Traveler, a Maryland-bred champion in each of his two years of racing, will take another step toward making it three in a row when he returns to his home state for the $100,000 Dave’s Friend Dec. 26 at Laurel Park.

Armando R Chasing Third Straight Stakes in $100,000 Manfuso

12/19/2022

Solid Field Awaits G2-Placed Hybrid Eclipse in $100,000 Carousel
Among Six $100,000 Stakes on Christmastide Day Monday, Dec. 26

BALTIMORE – Ronald Cuneo’s Armando R can put an exclamation point on what has been an outstanding fall meet for trainer Damon Dilodovico with a third consecutive stakes victory in the $100,000 Robert T. Manfuso Monday, Dec. 26 at Laurel Park.

Prince of Jericho Set for Stakes Debut in $100,000 Heft

12/19/2022

Malibu Moonshine Looks to Stay Perfect in $100,000 Gin Talking
Entries from Pletcher, Nevin, Baker, Walder
Juvenile Sprints Among Six Christmastide Day Stakes Dec. 26

BALTIMORE – Following a similar path as his undefeated stablemate, Post Time, Michael Dubb and Morris Bailey’s Prince of Jericho will make the step up to stakes company for the first time off two straight impressive victories in the $100,000 Heft Dec. 26 at Laurel Park.