Multiple Graded Winner Field Pass Tops Henry Clark Nominees

Two-Time G3 Winning-Filly Alms Among 32 Dahlia Nominations Among Five $100,000 Stakes, Three on World-Class Turf, April 23 BALTIMORE – Three Diamonds Farm’s Field Pass, a multiple graded-stakes winner approaching $1 million in career earnings, tops a list of 38 horses nominated to the $100,000 Henry S. Clark Saturday, April 23 at Laurel Park. The […]

One Winning Ticket in Stronach 5 Worth $89,498

BALTIMORE – There were three longshots in Friday’s Stronach 5 each returning more than $24, but one ticket holder solved the puzzle and was rewarded with $89,498.40. The Stronach 5 featured a low 12 percent takeout and races from Gulfstream Park, Santa Anita Park, Laurel Park and Golden Gate Fields. Gulfstream’s Race 8 served as […]

Apprentice Rider Enriquez Jr. Brings Talent to Maryland

22-Year-Old Completes First Full Winter at Laurel Park Stakes-Placed Excellorator Makes Successful Comeback Thursday BALTIMORE – In a colony known for its production of talented young riders, Maclovio Enriquez Jr. is looking to add his name to the list. Maryland-based riders have captured 12 Eclipse Awards as champion apprentice, the most recent being Alexander Crispin […]

Stakes Winner Alwaysinahurry Back to Work for Return to Races

Elusive Knight, Excellerator End Layoffs in Thursday Feature Nominations Close Saturday for Five $100,000 Stakes April 23 BALTIMORE – His name may suggest otherwise, but the connections of Mopo Racing’s Alwaysinahurry are taking their time bringing the now 4-year-old stakes winner back to the races. Owned in a partnership led by Maury Povich, recently retired […]

Only Two Chances Left to Play Stronach 5

Races Friday from Gulfstream, Santa Anita, Laurel and Golden Gate BALTIMORE – The Stronach 5 will be paused after April 15, so there’s only two more chances to play the popular Friday wager which has resulted in strong returns on investment. Friday’s Stronach 5 will be highlighted once again with a low 12 percent takeout […]

$125,000 Federico Tesio Attracts 21 Nominations

‘Win & In’ for Triple Crown Nominees to 147th Preakness (G1) Tops Four Stakes Worth $450,000 in Purses Saturday, April 16 Weber City Miss Qualifier for $250,000 Black-Eyed Susan (G2) BALTIMORE – Stakes winners Cooke Creek, Joe, Local Motive and Shake Em Loose, and Belgrade, who suffered his first career loss in the Tampa Bay […]

Stakes Winner Cooke Creek Nominated to Federico Tesio

G2-Placed Colt ‘Superb’ in Thursday Breeze at Palm Meadows Sunday Program 12:40 ET Post BALTIMORE – Cheyenne Stable’s Grade 2-placed sophomore colt Cooke Creek, exiting the first off-the-board finish of his career last month, could return to the races in the $125,000 Federico Tesio Saturday, April 16 at Laurel Park. Trainer Jerry O’Dwyer said he […]

Stronach 5 Returns $2,729

BALTIMORE – There were 51 winning tickets in Friday’s Stronach 5 with each worth $2,729.90. The Stronach 5 featured races from Laurel Park, Santa Anita Park, Gulfstream Park, and Golden Gate Fields along with a low 12-percent takeout. The Stronach 5 kicked off with Rebel Victory just lasting over Uncle Jerome to win Laurel’s ninth […]

Laurel Park Launching Spring Meet with Nine-Race Card Friday

Federico Tesio, Weber City Miss Highlight Nine Stakes Worth $950,000 Spring Stakes Spectacular Nominations Due Saturday, April 2 BALTIMORE – Highlighted by the April 16 Spring Stakes Spectacular featuring the $125,000 Federico Tesio for 3-year-olds and $125,000 Weber City Miss for 3-year-old fillies, Laurel Park will open its spring meet with a nine-race program Friday, […]

Toledo, Gonzalez Crowned Winter Meet Champions

Laurel Park Opens 22-Day Spring Meet Friday, April 1 BALTIMORE – Calendar year 2022 picked up right where its predecessor left off, with a pair of familiar faces leading the jockey and trainer standings following Sunday’s closing day of Laurel Park’s winter meet. Jockey Jevian Toledo and trainer Claudio Gonzalez reigned again as meet leaders […]