Leading apprentice Victor Carrasco earned the first stakes win of his career when Firenze Feeling rolled past the leaders to win the Nellie Morse at Laurel Park.
Favored Gracer fought off a speed challenge and still had plenty in reserve to win the Marshua Stakes at Laurel Park.
The Maryland Racing Commission today sought to make clear to horsemen that the new clenbuterol rules are now in effect and will be enforced.
Sheldon Russell, one of the top riders in the Maryland jockey colony, will be aiming at a big Saturday when he rides in three of Laurel Park’s four stakes.
Apprentice rider Trevor McCarthy and trainer Hugh McMahon garnered the top spots in Maryland racing during 2013.
Maryland Juvenile Championship winner Joint Custody has bigger races in his future — but don’t think his connections aren’t enjoying the present.