Apprentice McCarthy Takes Laurel Jockey Title
The Laurel Park's winter meeting ended March 29 with apprentice jockey Trevor McCarthy taking the jockey title and four conditioners sharing the trainer title.
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| Date | Race | Purse | Age/Sex | Dist | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 4 | Frank Whiteley, Jr S. | $100,000g | 3yos | 7f | Results & Video |
| January 4 | Marshua S. | $100,000g | 3yos, Fillies | 6f | Results & Video |
| January 4 | Nellie Morse S. | $100,000g | 4&up, f/m | 8.5f | Results & Video |
| January 4 | Fire Plug S. | $100,000g | 4&up | 6f | Results & Video |
| January 25 | Wide Country S. | $100,000g | 3yos, Fillies | 7f | Results & Video |
| January 25 | Miracle Wood S. | $100,000g | 3yos | 8f | Results & Video |
| January 25 | Native Dancer S. | $100,000g | 4&up | 8.5f | Results & Video |
| January 25 | What a Summer S. | $100,000g | 4&up, f/m | 6f | Results & Video |
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| Date | Race | Purse | Age/Sex | Dist | |
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| February 17 | General George H. (gr. III) | $250,000g | 3&up | 7f | Results & Video |
| February 17 | Maryland Racing Media S. | $100,000g | 3&up, f/m | 9f | Results & Video |
| February 22 | Barbara Fritchie H. (gr. II) | $300,000g | 3&up, f/m | 7f | Results & Video |
| February 22 | John B. Campbell H. | $100,000g | 3&up | 9f | Results & Video |
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| Date | Race | Purse | Age/Sex | Dist | |
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| March 8 | Private Terms S. | $100,000g | 3yos | 9f | Results & Video |
| March 15 | Caesar's Wish S. | $100,000g | 3yos, Fillies | 8f | Results & Video |
| March 22 | Conniver S. R | $100,000g | 3&up, f/m | 7f | Results & Video |
| March 22 | Harrison E. Johnson Memorial S. | $100,000g | 3&up | 9f | Results & Video |
Charles Town Cancels Wednesday Night Card
Because of inclement weather that moved through the area this week, Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races has canceled its March 5 live racing program. Also, the final six races of the card at Laurel Park were canceled.
Jockey Rodriguez Wins with First U.S. Mount
Puerto Rican native Israel Rodriguez made a great first impression at Laurel Park Feb. 28, riding a winner in his initial race in the United States.
Slideshow: The Week in Photos for 2/25/2014
Gulfstream Park, Fair Grounds, Japan, Australia, Laurel Park, Calder & More. View Slideshow
My Wandy's Girl Fights for Fritchie Score
My Wandy's Girl missed taking last year's edition of the Barbara Fritchie (gr. II) by three-quarters of a length at Laurel Park, but this season she would not be denied.
La Verdad Favored in Redrawn Barbara Fritchie
Lady Sheila Stable's La Verdad is the 9-5 morning-line favorite in the rescheduled $300,000 Barbara Fritchie Handicap (gr. II) set for Saturday, Feb. 22 at Laurel Park.
Like Snow and Ice, Cancellations Piling Up
Harsh winter weather and and poor track conditions have led to the cancellation of almost 70 full racing programs through the first seven weeks of 2014.
Bandbox Wins at Laurel in Eye-Catching Rally
Lightly regarded Bandbox swept six-wide into the stretch and accelerated clear to an open-length win in the $250,000 General George Handicap (gr. III) Feb. 17 at Laurel Park.
List of Live Racing Cancellations for Feb. 15
Snow, ice and cold temperatures continue to impact U.S. racetracks, with at least five cancellations of live racing for Saturday, Feb. 15.
Laurel Park, Penn National Cancel Live Racing
Add Laurel Park and Penn National to the list of tracks that have canceled racing Friday, Feb. 14, due to a winter storm that hit the Northeast.
Weather Plays Havoc With Racing Calendar
The harsh winter of 2014 continues to take its toll on U.S. racing, leading to a handful of cancellations at tracks in Kentucky, the Mid-Atlantic, and the Northeast as a result of a winter storm or subfreezing temperatures.
Weather Leads to More Cancellations
Due to snow in the Baltimore, Md., and Washington D.C. area, live racing at Laurel Park has been canceled for Thursday, Feb. 13. The New York Racing Association announced there would be no Friday racing at Aqueduct.
Winning Image Seeks First Graded Stakes Win
Winning Image has won eight stakes during six seasons, but connections of the 7-year-old mare hope she can add a graded victory to her ledger in the $300,000 Barbara Fritchie Handicap (gr. II) Feb. 15 at Laurel Park.
Maryland Million Day Set for Oct. 18
The 29th renewal of Jim McKay Maryland Million Day is set for Oct. 18, at Laurel Park.
Truesdail Labs to Handle Maryland Drug Tests
In Maryland's efforts to comply with the Mid-Atlantic Uniform Medication and Drug Testing program, the Maryland Board of Public Works has approved a five-year contract with Truesdail Laboratories of Tustin, Calif.
Trombetta Lands Stakes Double at Laurel Park
Trainer Mike Trombetta had a very good afternoon at Laurel Park Jan. 25, winning the $100,000 Miracle Wood Stakes with Extrasexyhippzster then coming right back to take the $100,000 Native Dancer Stakes with Bold Curlin.
Mid-Atlantic Tracks Cancel Live Racing
Due to extreme weather conditions, Laurel Park, Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races, and Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course canceled live racing for Jan. 22. Charles Town will be dark Jan. 23 as well.
William Hill to Offer Stronach Tracks in U.K.
The United Kingdom's largest bookmaker, William Hill, will broadcast U.S. racing from tracks owned by The Stronach Group through a deal reached with U.K.-based broadcaster Turf TV.
Carrasco Voted Top Apprentice Jockey
Victor Carrasco beat out fellow Puerto Rican riders Manuel Franco and Edgard Zayas to win the 2013 Eclipse Award as the nation's outstanding apprentice jockey.
33-Year-Old Apprentice Wins at Muddy Laurel
Apprentice jockey Mohamed Osman guided Princess Beau K to victory in the second race Jan. 15 at Laurel Park for his first lifetime win.
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