Laurel Park cancels Thursday card * The Racing Biz

LAUREL PARK CANCELS THURSDAY CARD

Something Awesome — *Racing in the snow at Laurel Park. Photo by Laurie Asseo.*

Press Release
December 17, 2020

Due to a winter storm that moved across the region bringing snow, sleet and freezing rain, the Maryland Jockey Club announced live racing at Laurel Park has been canceled Thursday, Dec. 17.

Maryland Racing Commission OKs new TMJC as track operator
The Maryland Racing Commission on Dec. 23 signed off on the new nonprofit Maryland Jockey Club to operate Laurel Park in the new year.

The Maryland Jockey Club’s simulcast locations will remain open.

Live racing will resume Friday at Laurel with a nine-race program beginning at 12:25 p.m. The eighth and ninth races will be part of the popular Stronach 5. Laurel’s eighth race will serve as the opening leg of the Stronach 5 at approximately 3:49 ET.

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