Racing News

Stronach 5 Returns $11,033 to a Dozen Winners

02/11/2022

Low 12-Percent Takeout

BALTIMORE – There were 12 winning tickets in Friday’s Stronach 5, each worth $11,033.90.

The Stronach 5 featured a low 12-percent takeout and races from Gulfstream Park, Laurel Park, Santa Anita Park and Golden Gate Fields.

The popular wager started with an even-money shot in Alecka Star returning from a 4 ½-month layoff to win Gulfstream’s eighth race. That performance was followed by Mocephus and jockey Victor Carrasco winning Laurel’s ninth race at 3-1.

Thursday Feature Could Land Fraudulent Charge in G3 Fritchie

02/09/2022

Distinct Maryland Flavor at Thursday’s 51st Annual Eclipse Awards

BALTIMORE – A possible berth in the $250,000 Barbara Fritchie (G3) is on the line for Team Gaudet and Five Hellions Farm’s multiple stakes-placed Fraudulent Charge as live racing returns to Laurel Park Thursday.

Stronach 5 - Four Tracks, Five Races, Competitive Fields, Less Than 60 Minutes

02/09/2022

Races Friday from Gulfstream, Laurel, Santa Anita & Golden Gate
Low 12-Percent Takeout

BALTIMORE – The Stronach 5 returns Friday with five competitive races from four tracks in less than 60 minutes.

The popular wager, which continues to produce a strong return on investment, will begin at 4:11 ET and end approximately 49 minutes later and feature races from Gulfstream Park, Laurel Park, Santa Anita Park and Golden Gate Fields along with a low 12-percent takeout.

A look at Friday’s Stronach 5:

Defending Champ Hibiscus Punch Among Barbara Fritchie G3 Nominees

02/06/2022

G3 Winner Wondrwherecraigis Tops Noms to $250,000 General George (G3)
Headline Six Stakes Worth $900,000 in Purses Saturday, Feb. 19 at Laurel

BALTIMORE – Defending champion Hibiscus Punch and fellow graded-stakes winners Leader of the Band, Sharp Starr and undefeated R Adios Jersey are among 27 accomplished older female sprinters nominated to the $250,000 Barbara Fritchie (G3) Saturday, Feb. 19 at Laurel Park.

Laurel Park Cancels Saturday’s Live Nine-Race Program

02/05/2022

Eight-Race Card Scheduled for Sunday Starting at 12:25 P.M.

BALTIMORE – Lingering effects from winter storm Landon have forced the Maryland Jockey Club to cancel Saturday’s live nine-race card at Laurel Park.

In addition to the winter storm, which passed through the Mid-Atlantic region Thursday and Friday, freezing temperatures and wind chill were contributing factors to the cancellation.

Laurel’s planned partial ARC simulcast presentation from San Isidro has also been cancelled.

Homebred Stakes Winner Joe May Take Different Path to Preakness

02/04/2022

General George (G3), Dubai in Conversation for Wondrwherecraigis

BALTIMORE – The 147th running of the $1.5 million Preakness Stakes (G1), Middle Jewel of the Triple Crown, is the long-range goal for The Elkstone Group’s stakes-winning Maryland homebred colt Joe.

Named for President Biden, a longtime family friend of owner-breeder Stuart Grant, and trained by Mike Trombetta, Joe extended his win streak to three races with a popular 2 ½-length triumph in his sophomore debut Jan. 23 at Laurel Park.

Laurel’s Final Four Races Friday Cancelled Due to Weather

02/04/2022

Nine-Race Card Scheduled for Saturday Starting at 12:25 P.M.

BALTIMORE – Due to deteriorating weather conditions, Laurel Park was forced to cancel the remainder of its live program Friday following the third race.

Winter storm Landon brought steady rain through the Mid-Atlantic region overnight and throughout the day Friday. Laurel’s first three races were contested over a sloppy and sealed main track.

Debut Winners American Icon, Iron Works Highlight Friday Stronach 5

02/02/2022

Races from Laurel, Gulfstream, Santa Anita & Golden Gate
Low 12-Percent Takeout

BALTIMORE – Gulfstream Park’s feature race, highlighted by several promising 3-year-olds including debut winners American Icon and Iron Works, will highlight Friday’s Stronach 5.

The Stronach 5 will also feature races from Santa Anita Park, Laurel Park and Golden Gate Fields along with a low 12-percent takeout.

Jockey Rosario Montanez Finishes Sixth in Comeback Race

01/30/2022


First Mount in 1 ½ Years for Journeyman Rider Following Spill

BALTIMORE – Journeyman rider Rosario Montanez launched his comeback Sunday at Laurel Park, more than 1 ½ years after being involved in a spill that required surgery to repair multiple back fractures and rehabilitation for brain injury.

Wondrwherecraigis wins Fire Plug, Witty Takes Spectacular Bid

01/29/2022

Part of Winter Carnival

BALTIMORE - Wondrwherecraigis wired the $100,000 Fire Plug Stakes for trainer Brittany Russell, wrapping up the slate of six stakes on Laurel Park’s Winter Carnival Day Saturday.

Jockey Jevian Toledo sent the 5-year-old gelding by Munnings to the lead after breaking sharply from the 2 post, winning the six-furlong race for 4-year-olds and up over the Laurel’s dirt surface and putting Russell’s doubts about the track’s play to rest.