The fall program at Laurel Park includes 34 stakes, among them the De Francis Dash, Turf Cup, and Maryland Million day.
A winner of 540 races and five graded stakes, former trainer Tim Tullock is embracing a new role: as on-air analyst for the Maryland Jockey Club.
Maryland Jockey Club VP-Racing Georganne Hale has been named to a new position in the company, with her racing secretary duties to be taken over by Chris Merz.
A severe thunderstorm forced the Maryland Jockey Club to cancel Pimlico’s Sunday card after four races, leaving a $280,000 carryover in the Pick 6 heading into Monday’s mandatory payout day.
The Laurel Park summer stakes schedule features 13 races worth $1 million combined during the 40-day meeting, which begins June 1.
On the eve of the Preakness, the NTRA Safety and Integrity Alliance announced it has once again reaccredited Pimlico.
The four races to be contested next week in the reborn MATCH Series have drawn a combined 130 nominations — a promising sign.
Justify dazzled in winning the Kentucky Derby Saturday and now is officially Preakness-bound, the Maryland Jockey Club announced.
One way Maryland looks out for rider safety is its concussion protocols, which ensure injured riders are properly diagnosed and get the care they need.
The return of turf racing, plus a carryover of nearly $300,000 in the Rainbow 6, are on tap at Laurel Park this weekend.