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Loose Horse Takes Jaunt Down U.S. Route 1

Loose Horse Takes Jaunt Down U.S. Route 1

Commuters traveling on U.S. Route 1 in North Laurel, Md. around 9 a.m. Jan. 11 saw something they'll never forget--a loose Thoroughbred heading south without its rider.

 Friday, January 11, 2013
Castellano and Ness Capture Year-End Titles

Castellano and Ness Capture Year-End Titles

Jockey Abel Castellano and trainer Jamie Ness wrapped up year-end titles for the calendar year in the jockey and trainer divisions respectively at the major Maryland tracks after the Dec. 31 card at Laurel Park.

 Monday, December 31, 2012
Live and Export Handle Increase at Pimlico

Live and Export Handle Increase at Pimlico

The Maryland Jockey Club concluded its spring meeting at Pimlico, posting average wagering figures which were 9% higher than the 2011 spring meet. The average daily handle went from $4.72 million to $5.17 million.

 Wednesday, May 23, 2012
Castellano Reaches Milestone

Castellano Reaches Milestone

Jockey Abel Castellano reached the 1,000 win plateau when he guided Johnny Z. to victory in the fifth race at Laurel Park Wednesday afternoon. The 24-year-old achieved the milestone with his wife Claudia and two-year-old son Andrew in attendance.

 Wednesday, December 19, 2007

Maryland Stewards Suspend Three More Riders


The Maryland Racing stewards have suspended jockeys Horacio Karamanos, Abel Castellano, and Stewart Elliott for riding in a careless manner at Laurel Park last week. Stewards Bill Passmore, Phil Grove and John Burke have suspended 11 riders since the fall meeting began on Sept. 7.

 Thursday, October 20, 2005

Jockey Rodriguez Fractures Back at Laurel

Journeyman jockey Erick Rodriguez, fourth in the rider standings at Laurel Park, will be out of action for up to six weeks after fracturing four vertebrae in the T-spine section in his back in a spill during Thursday's fourth race.

 Friday, April 15, 2005

Silmiral Tops Maryland Foes Again in Geisha

Silmaril lived up to the expectations of her trainer and the public at Pimlico when she drove to a popular victory in Saturday's $100,000 Geisha Handicap for Maryland-bred fillies and mares.

 Saturday, December 11, 2004

B.A. Way Routs Foes in Caesar Rodney 'Cap

Diane Perkin's B.A. Way rallied to victory in the $200,000 Caesar Rodney Handicap at Delaware Park Saturday.

 Saturday, October 16, 2004

Silmaril Springs Surprise in Laurel's Jameela

Overlooked homebred filly Silmaril who blew by the three favorites and won Sunday's $75,000 Jameela Stakes at Laurel Park.

 Sunday, February 15, 2004