Merryman Family Tradition Still Going Strong in Maryland
Combined 25 Maryland Million Wins as Breeders, Owners, Trainers BALTIMORE – There was a time, not long ago, when Michael Merryman considered making his living at something other than the family business. At first, he followed his dream to become a major league pitcher before that gave way to more practical pursuits like architecture or […]
Toasting Maryland Million Turf Winners in Second Careers
Talk Show Man, Phlash Phelps Compete in Mega-Makeover Event Talk Show Man Gets His Own Hazy Pale Ale BALTIMORE – Two years after retiring his multiple stakes-winning homebred, veterinarian Dr. Michael J. Harrison continues to find ways to celebrate Talk Show Man. There are the memories, of course. As a racehorse, the Great Notion gelding […]
Stakes Test Up Next for Moquist Following Saturday Triumph
3-Year-Old Nyquist Filly Remains Undefeated Through Three Starts BALTIMORE – Next stop, stakes. Mopo Racing’s Moquist, a 3-year-old daughter of 2016 Florida Derby (G1) and Kentucky Derby (G1) winner Nyquist, earned a shot at stakes company after keeping her perfect record intact with a front-running 3 ½-length victory in Saturday’s sixth race at Laurel Park. […]
Get Ready for a Stronach 5 Carryover of $76,823 Oct. 22
Two Longshots Win Friday’s Races at Laurel BALTIMORE – The Stronach 5 will have a rare carryover Oct. 22 of $76,823.80 after there were no winning tickets Friday. Featuring a low 12-percent takeout, the Stronach 5 proved tough to hit Friday when two races from Laurel Park produced longshot winners of $33.80 and $26. The […]
He’s a Shooter Gives Trainer Gonzalez 1,000th Career Victory
Maryland’s Top Trainer Four Straight Years Watches from Chile BALTIMORE – On his way to leading all Maryland trainers in wins for a fifth consecutive year, Claudio Gonzalez earned his 1,000th career victory when MCA Racing Stable’s He’s a Shooter rolled to his third straight triumph in Thursday’s seventh race at Laurel Park. Ridden by […]
36th Jim McKay Maryland Million Attracts 249 Pre-Entries
G3-Placed Cordmaker, Galerio Among 23 for $150,000 Classic Defending Champion Hello Beautiful Tops 20 in $100,000 Distaff Laurel to Host ‘Maryland’s Day at the Races’ Saturday, Oct. 23 BALTIMORE – Five defending champions led by multiple stakes-winning filly Hello Beautiful, and graded-stakes placed horses Cordmaker, Galerio, Double Crown and No Mo Lady are among 249 […]
Juveniles, Turf Racing on Display as Live Racing Returns to Laurel Thursday
Trainers Gonzalez (1,000) and Trombetta (2,000) Continue Chasing Win Milestones BALTIMORE – Live racing returns to Laurel Park Thursday with the first of back-to-back nine-race programs to open the seventh week of the calendar year-ending fall meet, featuring six races for 2-year-olds and eight more scheduled for its world-class turf course. First race post time […]
Five Intriguing Puzzles to Friday’s Stronach 5
Low 12-Percent Takeout Races from Laurel, Gulfstream, and Santa Anita BALTIMORE – Five competitive and interesting races from Laurel Park, Gulfstream Park and Santa Anita Park will comprise Friday’s Stronach 5. The coast-to-coast action begins at approximately 4:27 ET and features a low 12-percent takeout. The Stronach 5 begins in Maryland with Laurel’s eighth race, […]
Hundreds of Riders Canter for a Cause at Pimlico
Supports Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance BALTIMORE – More than 260 riders from throughout the Mid-Atlantic and beyond cantered, walked, and trotted their horses across Pimlico Race Couse Sunday while raising awareness and money for the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance (TAA) as part of Canter for a Cause. Sponsored by the Maryland Jockey Club, riders registered to go […]
Russo and Vargas Team Up for Two Claiming Crown Preview Wins
Sanchez Rides Two Preview Winners BALTIMORE – Trainer Frank Russo and jockey Jorge Vargas Jr. combined to win two of the five Claiming Crown Preview races held Sunday at Laurel Park, while jockey Mychel Sanchez also had two preview wins. The five preview race winners earned an automatic berth to the 23rd Claiming Crown, to […]