Maryland’s horsemen and breeders outlined to the Racetrack Operating Authority a vision of the future that may not include the current track operator.
Two-time stakes winner will look for a third when she returns to state-bred company in Saturday’s All Brandy Stakes at Laurel Park.
Jockey Sheldon Russell enjoyed a productive Laurel Park Saturday, winning all three stakes for three different trainers.
The 6-month Maryland racing agreement may allow the Maryland Jockey Club to consolidate training and stabling at Laurel, ending them at Pimlico.
To hear horsemen tell it, track man John Passero has worked wonders in a short time at Laurel Park. What’s he doing that’s made such a difference?
The Maryland Racing Commission signed off Thursday morning on allowing racing at Laurel Park to resume on the recommendation of the stakeholders.
Full training at Laurel Park will resume Thursday morning, and if all goes well, the track may resume live racing as early as Saturday.
An 11th-hour deal between the Md. Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association and Md. Jockey Club provides a way forward for resolving safety concerns.
The Maryland Racing Commission will conduct its own analysis of the Laurel Park dirt track and will not permit racing to resume until it is satisfied.
Recent injuries at Laurel Park stem from issues with the racing surface, Maryland horsemen say — a position the track owner seems not to share.