The Maryland Stadium Authority announced Jan. 21 a tentative agreement to acquire Laurel Park from The Stronach Group, positioning Laurel as Maryland's primary year-round training center while Pimlico becomes the focus for racing in the state.
As Chad Brown aims for his second straight victory in the $1 million Pegasus World Cup Turf Invitational Stakes (G1T), the trainer will turn to multiple grade 1 winner Program Trading in the race for older horses Jan. 24 at Gulfstream Park.
Between the Eclipse Awards Jan. 22 and Pegasus World Cup day Jan. 24 at Gulfstream Park, it's an important week for racing. A rundown, compiled by America's Best Racing, of this week’s TV, livestreaming, and radio coverage of these events and others.
Like the other Pegasus World Cup races Jan. 24 at Gulfstream Park, the $500,000 Pegasus World Cup Filly and Mare Turf Invitational Stakes (G2T) is overflowing with entries. A dozen competitors are entered, plus two also-eligibles.
Turf Paradise will celebrate its 70th anniversary with a fun, family-friendly celebration Jan. 24, inviting fans of all ages to enjoy a full day of racing, entertainment, and special anniversary experiences.
Iscreamuscream, grade 1 winner and dual graded stakes winner, has been supplemented to the Fasig-Tipton Kentucky Winter Mixed Sale, held Feb. 9 in Lexington. She will be offered as a broodmare prospect by Taylor Made Sales Agency.
A full field made up largely of American-bred colts, tackles the UAE Two Thousand Guineas (G3) on Fashion Friday Jan. 23 at Meydan Racecourse, a race leading to the UAE Derby (G2) and potentially the Kentucky Derby (G1).