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Trainer Tim Salzman passes The Laurel-based trainer had been battling cancer Frank Vesp February 8, 2026 Maryland-based trainer Tim Salzman died on February 7 after a battle with cancer, his wife Megan said on Facebook. He was 54. Salzman recorded 425 training victories in a career that lasted from 2003 through 2025, generating more than […]
LRL: Taj Mahal lives up to the hype at first glance $525k yearling overcomes slow start for decisive win Frank Vesp February 6, 2026 Brittany Russell looked relieved in the moments after Friday’s third race at Laurel Park. Russell, last year’s runaway leading coach at Maryland, struggled through a winless January at Maryland, going 0-for-13, […]
MHBA announces ’25 show grant awards for yearlings Prizes are based on wallet earnings on two and three The Biz February 6, 2026 Participants in the Maryland Horse Breeder Association’s annual yearling show not only have the opportunity to take home ribbons and prize money at the show, but they are also eligible to receive […]
In Maryland, possibly reaching the right destination Frank Vesp February 3, 2026 Opinion by Frank Vespe What’s remarkable about the disorderly demise of the Maryland Thoroughbred Racetrack Operating Authority (MTROA) is that the storm and stressit seems things may end up where they started – and where most riders were probably hoping to end up. […]
Maryland Million Day takes place on October 24th Press release January 27, 2026 Save the date! The 41st edition of Jim McKay Maryland Million Day will take place on Saturday, October 24 in Laurel Park. Jim McKay Maryland Million Day, known as Maryland’s Day at the Races, is the premier fall event at Laurel Park. […]
LRL: Promising Lonesome Road romp in the allowance Frank Vesp January 23, 2026 Mindframe’s little brother might be one to keep an eye on. Lonesome Road, a 4-year-old Maclean’s Music gelding, made dizzying short work of a pretty salty group of allowance foes in Laurel Park’s $49,000 allowance feature on Friday and is now 2-for-2 […]
Capuano Barn nominates 3 for Withers Press release January 19, 2026 Trainer Gary Capuano said he has nominated a trio of horses from Hollywood Import, Let’s Go Lando and Wild Warrior for the $200,000 Withers on Jan. 31 at Aqueduct Racetrack. The nine-furlong route for sophomores offers 20-10-6-4-2 Kentucky Derby qualifying points for the top […]
TMJC will host the hybrid handicap competition in February Press release January 19, 2026 The New Maryland Jockey Club is proud to host the “Laurel Park February First Chance, Last Chance Handicapping Challenge,” a one-day hybrid on-site or online handicapping competition taking place on Saturday, February 14 at Laurel Park or via Xpressbet and TVG/4NJBETS. […]
