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Laurel Park
Laurel Park opened in 1911, and has gone through many changes in ownership and renovation throughout its long history. Laurel Park’s most famous renovation was the creation of the Sports Palace in 1985. The renovation was the first of its kind in the world of horse racing. The $2 million addition combined the look-and-feel of a casino with bold new technology that included computerized handicapping and a video race library. The facility was an immense success and has been imitated at other race tracks around the world. Laurel Park has seen many famous horses race on its track, including the legendary Barbaro, who holds the record time for 1 1/16 miles on the turf course.
Stakes Races Frank J. DeFrancis Memorial Dash Stakes (Gr.1) Barbara Fritchie Handicap (Gr. 2) General George Handicap (Gr. 2) Laurel Futurity (Gr. 3) Conniver Stakes Dahlia Stakes Dancing Count Stakes Fire Plug Stakes Harrison E. Johnson Memorial Handicap Horatus Stakes John B. Campbell Stakes Marshua Stakes Maryland Racing Media Handicap Miracle Wood Stakes Native Dancer Stakes Nellie Morse Stakes Primonetta Stakes Private Terms Stakes Smart Halo Stakes What a Summer Stakes Wide Country Stakes
Main Track: and one-eighth Mile, oval.
Turf Course: One Mile.
Distance from last turn to finish line: 1,014 feet.
Post Times
1:10 p.m.
Exotic Wagering Format
$1. Daily Double on 1st, 2nd and last two races.
$1. Exacta on all races.
$1. Superfectas on 3rd, 5th, 7th, 9th and last race. (8th on 8 race cards)
$1. Trifectas on all races.
$1. Pick 3 on race 2-4, 6-8, and 8-10(10 and 11 race cards).
$1. Pick 4 on races 4-7.
Takeout Information
Win, place, and show: 18%
Daily Double and Exacta: 21%
Trifecta, Superfecta and Pick-3: 25.75%
Pick-4: 14%
Contact Information
Mailing Address:
Laurel Racing Association, Inc.
P.O. Box 130
Laurel, Maryland 20725
Street Address:
Racetrack Road & Route 198
Laurel, Maryland 20725
Telephone: (301) 725-0400 (410) 792-7775
Fax: (410) 732-4877
Website: www.laurelpark.com
Saratoga
Saratoga opens for the 143rd year on Friday, July 22 for an outstanding 40-day meeting that includes over 50 stakes races and 17 Grade 1 races. The marquee event of the meeting is the $1 million Travers Stakes (G1) on Saturday, Aug. 27.
Michael Dempsey will be providing his full card selections throughout the meeting. Mike’s Reports include his selections, analysis, fair odds, and wagering recommendations for every race.
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Keeneland
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Churchill Downs
The spring/summer meeting at Churchill Downs gets underway on Saturday April 30, with 24 graded stakes on the betting menu. The marquee events are the Kentucky Oaks (G1) and Kentucky Derby (G1).
Michael Dempsey will be providing Full Card Analysis for Churchill Downs from Friday through Sunday each week.
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Belmont Park
Racing in New York shifts to Belmont Park on Friday April 29 for the spring / summer meeting, which includes the Belmont Stakes (G1) on Saturday June 11.
Michael Dempsey will be providing Full Card Analysis for Belmont Park each racing day from Wednesday through Sunday.
Each racing day Michael will be providing his Free Betting Selection of the day for Belmont Park.
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Gulfstream Park
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Aqueduct
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