LAUREL TO HOST VIRGINIA-BRED STAKES
Press Release- September 15, 2020
The five Virginia-Bred/Sired stakes that were scheduled to run the last night at Colonial Downs have been rescheduled and will run at Laurel Park on October, 9, 2020. Each stake will have a $75,000 purse and all runners will be guaranteed at least a $5,000 purse. All races are scheduled to run on the turf and nominations will close September 25th.
The move follows the abrupt cancellation of the Colonial Downs meet after just six race cards as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. It is pending the approval of the Virginia Racing Commission, which will consider the request September 17.
- Maryland horsemen, breeders point to ’25 prioritiesA board to govern the new Maryland Jockey Club, a new training center, and new breeder incentives are top priorities for Maryland’s horsemen and breeders.
The five races are:
- The Jamestown Stakes ($75,000): For registered Virginia-bred or sired two-year-olds which have not been permitted Lasix within 48 hours of Post Time. Five and one half furlongs on turf.
- The M. Tyson Gilpin Stakes ($75,000): For registered Virginia-bred or sired fillies and mares, three-years-old and upward. Five and one half furlongs on turf.
- The Punch Line Stakes ($75,000): For registered Virginia-bred or sired three-year-old and upward. Five and one half furlongs on the turf (non black-type).
- The Brookmeade Stakes ($75,000): for registered Virginia-bred or sired fillies and mares, three-years-old and upward. One mile and one sixteenth on turf.
- The Bert Allen Stakes ($75,000): for registered Virginia-bred or sired three-year-olds and upward. One mile and one sixteenth on turf (non black-type).
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Great to see the opportunity for these races to be run in Maryland! Having the coordination between Va. and Md. to make things better in such a tumultuous year is wonderful! Thanks from a Maryland and Virginia racing fan! Wishing you all success and good outcomes!