The De Francis Dash Day Handicapping Challenge, a one-day contest available both on-site and online, will take place Saturday, June 27, at Laurel Park. The Challenge can also be accessed via Xpressbet, TVG/4NJBETS, and HPI. The $500 contest ($250 entry…
A $25,000 purse increase will be applied to a quartet of stakes races at Laurel Park for De Francis Dash Day June 27, the Maryland Jockey Club (TMJC) and the Maryland Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association announced Monday. The Frank J. De…
The People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) has raised concerns about the winning Preakness ride by Paco Lopez on Napoleon Solo, suggesting that Lopez raised his whip above his helmet on three different occasions before striking his horse,…
Sunshine, blue skies with a few white clouds, and crisp temperatures greeted fans trickling in early for a 14-race Black-Eyed Susan day card May 15 at Laurel Park.
In the non-stakes portion of the May 15 Black-Eyed Susan day card at Laurel Park, jockeys and horses appeared to escape serious injury in a fall in the fifth race after the day's first race saw an equine fatality.
Preakness Stakes (G1) notes from Laurel Park
The first race on Friday's Black-Eyed Susan program at Laurel Park was marred by the death of first-time starter Hit Zero (Twirling Candy), who succumbed to an apparent cardiac event following the conclusion of the $35,000 maiden claimer, according to…
Preakness Stakes (G1) notes from Laurel Park
LAUREL, MD–Annually, the third Saturday in May draws all eyes to Maryland for the second jewel in the U.S. Triple Crown, the GI Preakness Stakes. This season is no different, however, a major adjustment brings the Classic to Laurel Park…
Quality extends beyond the trio of graded stakes May 15 at Laurel Park into a supporting cast of ungraded events.