Upcoming Racing Dates
Today's Races
Notable Laurel Park Racing Events
- Spectacular Bid S. | Jan. 25
- Fire Plug S. | Jan. 18
- Barbara Fritchie Handicap | Feb. 15
- General George Handicap | Feb. 15
- Miracle Wood S. | Feb. 22
- Private Terms S. | Mar. 22
- Preakness Stakes Preview Day | April 19
- Frederico Tesio S. (Preakness Win and You're In)
- The Weber Miss City S. (Black-Eyed Susan Win and You're In)
History of Laurel Park Horse Racing
Opened as the Laurel Four County Fair in 1911, Laurel Park really got noticed in 1914 when Matt Winn - who had made the Kentucky Derby famous at Churchill Downs - took over as general manager. It wasn't until the De Francis family took over Laurel in 1984 that the race track was renovated into a glittering Sports Palace with the feel of a casino with technological innovations such as computerized handicapping and a video racing library. From 1952 to 1995, Laurel Race Course was known for hosting the Washington D.C. International, a stakes race created to bring together the world's best marathon turf runners. The Laurel Park race course backstretch houses nearly 1100 horses.
Amenities at Laurel Park Race Track
Besides pulse-pounding live racing, Laurel Park offers visitors plenty of accommodations as well. Patrons can enjoy the racing at a wide variety ofbars and restaurants, including Sunny Jim’s and The Lounge Bar. Laurel Park also allows guests to hostnon-racing eventssuch as weddings, trade shows, concerts, and fundraisers.
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