Epic Luck Puts Streak to Test in $150,000 Laurel Futurity
Undefeated Gelding Seeking Second Consecutive Stakes Win Among Five Turf Stakes on Saturday’s Fall Festival of Racing BALTIMORE – There is serendipity in Lynn and Mark Ashby’s undefeated stakes winner being named Epic Luck. The 2-year-old gelding came along at a time when the trainer and co-breeder saw an entire division of her operation suddenly […]
Thursday Feature a Place to Shine for Robin Sparkles
Nine Races on Tap as Live Racing Returns to Laurel Park BALTIMORE – A third-level optional claiming allowance for fillies and mares sprinting 5 ½ furlongs on the Dahlia turf course helps to spice up a nine-race card as live racing returns to Laurel Park Thursday to open Fall Festival of Racing weekend. First race […]
Motion Duo Ready for Stakes Debut in $150,000 Selima
Among Five Turf Stakes on Saturday’s Fall Festival of Racing BALTIMORE – Two years after using the race as a bridge to the Breeders’ Cup, trainer Graham Motion will send out maiden winner Sparkle Blue and maiden Luna Antonia for their first stakes engagements in Saturday’s $150,000 Selima at Laurel Park. The 91st running of […]
Santa Anita Returns to Stronach 5
Low 12-Percent Takeout, Other Races From Gulfstream, Laurel & Golden Gate BALTIMORE – Santa Anita Park’s much-anticipated opening day Friday also means it will be one of five featured races as part of the popular Stronach 5. The cross-country wager with a low 12-percent takeout will also feature races from Laurel Park, Gulfstream Park and […]
‘Canter for a Cause’ Returns to Pimlico Race Course
Sunday, Oct. 10 Event to Benefit Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance BALTIMORE – Legendary Pimlico Race Course will once again play host to the popular Canter for a Cause Sunday, Oct. 10, giving the public an opportunity to walk, trot, canter or gallop their favorite horse or pony on the same track that has hosted legends like […]
Future Looks Bright for Undefeated Nyquist Filly Moquist
Sophomore Ran Record to 2-0 with Recent Laurel Allowance Win Nine Races for Next Live Program Thursday, Sept. 30 at Laurel BALTIMORE – After launching her career with back-to-back wins 19 days apart, the connections of Mopo Racing’s promising 3-year-old filly Moquist will take their time seeking out her next spot. Trainer Dale Capuano said […]
Friday’s Stronach 5 Returns $3,871
19 Winning Tickets BALTIMORE – There were 19 winning tickets in Friday’s Stronach 5, each returning $3,871. The Stronach 5 featured races from Gulfstream Park, Laurel Park and Golden Gate Fields. Slewys Chosen One ($13.60) got the Stronach 5 started by winning Gulfstream’s fifth race, taken off the turf and run over the main track. […]
Belle of the North Registers Impressive Maiden Win Friday
Laurel to Host Claiming Crown Preview Day Sunday, Oct. 10 BALTIMORE – Stronach Stable Inc.’s homebred 3-year-old filly Belle of the North, whose dam is a half-sister to Hall of Fame mare Zenyatta, sat off the early pace before splitting horses in mid-stretch and drawing away to an impressive 5 ½-length maiden victory in Friday’s […]
Fall Festival of Racing Draws 159 Nominations for Five Stakes
Juveniles Showcased in $150,000 Laurel Futurity and Selima Live Racing Returns to Laurel with 10-Race Program Thursday BALTIMORE – Undefeated stakes winners Epic Luck, Koala Princess and Turnerloose and Grade 3-placed Portfolio Company are among the nominees to a pair of juvenile stakes that headline the Fall Festival of Racing Saturday, Oct. 2 at Laurel […]
Friday’s Stronach 5 Offers Large Fields and Strong ROI
Low 12-Percent Takeout, Races from Gulfstream, Laurel & Golden Gate BALTIMORE – The Stronach 5, which continues to offer a strong return on investment with generous payouts and a low 12-percent takeout, offers large, competitive fields Friday from Gulfstream Park, Laurel Park and Golden Gate Fields. Last week’s Stronach 5 had four horses return $8 […]