Tracy Mulroy

Always a treat to host the Godolphin Flying Start trainees. I think it’s fair to say they were blown away with Mindframe (and his luscious mane), as we all are. He’s always been physically imposing, but the way he has filled into his body at stud is a sight to behold.

The @SecretariatCen1 has empty stalls for sound slow OTTB’s if you have one needing to be rehomed. Contact them today.

@browch05 @52ShadesOfHay What a cluster!

@52ShadesOfHay MJC seemingly had no idea this was happening. They believed the vision when leasing from 1/st was theirs - laurelpark.com/news/the-maryl…

§11–520. Transfer or Sale of Preakness Stakes (a) The requirements of this section are established in recognition of the significance of the Preakness Stakes to the State. (b) The Preakness Stakes may be transferred to another track in the State only: (1) as a result of a disaster or emergency; or (2) during the reconstruction of Pimlico Race Course, subject to the approval of the Maryland Thoroughbred Racetrack Operating Authority. (c) If the Preakness Stakes is transferred out of the State, the Commission may: (1) revoke any racing days awarded to the Maryland Jockey Club of Baltimore City, Inc., or its successor; and (2) take any other action the Commission considers necessary. (d) (1) If the Preakness Stakes is offered for sale, the State has the option to buy the Preakness Stakes for the amount of any offer that the licensee wishes to accept from a third party. (2) The option to buy under paragraph (1) of this subsection is in addition to any other rights of the State. This statute explicitly ties the race to Pimlico Race Course (located in Baltimore City) as the default. The only built-in exceptions for moving it within Maryland are a disaster/emergency or the current reconstruction period (which covers the 2026 running at Laurel Park).

Price has been sharing MILL RIDGE & Keeneland with friends since high school days with an annual party.. it has evolved to BETH & PRICE sharing and now the next generation.. Truly a JOY & GIFT

The obvious horse racing question for today- how is the Santa Anita Handicap still a G1 when it’s winner can’t manage a top 4 finish in the G3 Ben Ali at Keeneland? Meanwhile, the Oaklawn Handicap with Sovereignty, Journalism and White Abarrio runs as a G2 today. AGSC on the ⏰.

The Oaklawn Handicap is everything this sport is supposed to be. Winners of the Derby, Preakness, Belmont, & a Breeders Cup Classic all in one gate and it is not even sure to be on TV. That’s a problem. A race this good shouldn’t be hidden behind a app or channel surf. #inthedark

Stakes double for @jorgeruizjockey as Cruise the Nile flies home on the outside to win Henry S. Clark at 1M on grass @LaurelPark for trainer @GrahamMotion and breeder/owner Hope Jones. 4YO @njbreds Cairo Prince gelding now 3-3 on turf. (Jim McCue 📷)

Taj Mahal gets early lead from post 10, opens up and romps home in 1 1/8M Federico Tesio S. @LaurelPark to go 3-3 in career. 3YO Nyquist colt ridden by @SheldonRussell1 (triple) for @BTRracingstable and owners SF Racing, @StarlightRacing, @MadaketStables, et al. (Jim McCue 📷)

White Abarrio was awesome. This was White Abarrio’s best career race in my opinion, including his Breeders Cup Classic win. @iradortiz gave him an absolutely terrific ride and trip, riding him with all the confidence in the world. What a fun race! That race was great for horse racing. And in all honesty, racing needed a race like that. Hopefully there are more of those in the future.

$10,500,000 is about 25% of what the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance (as one example) has awarded in grants *since 2012*. This industry has the resources to fund aftercare, just not the will, and every day we don't, we flirt with flushing our social license down the drain.

Friday Selection’s POST Scratches: (🔑= key in FREE Handicapping Guide @LaurelPark) R1: 8-10-4-11 🔑 R2: 5-1-2-4 R3: 1-7-6-5 R4: 10-2-13-14 R5: 3-8-5-6 R6: 1-11-3-1 R7: 6-1-10-9 R8: 1-2-3-5 R9: 3-6-7-5

Friday's FREE @LaurelPark Handicapping Guide is online! Picks, analysis, trip notes, trainer stats, more from @KaliFrancois, @WillHumphreyITM, @mack_pf, @theyreoff, @DaveRodman, #Feustle, #Tullock. Free @DailyRacingForm DRP pp's laurelpark.com/picks

Access the FREE Guide and PP's and handicap with us! Keith Feustle and I discuss Friday's 9-race card on "Today at the Races" at 11am ET. NOON post time. Lots of turf racing! FAST/FIRM LOW 12% takeout on Pick 5's! vimeo.com/event/4865433 or on X @LaurelPark

@PhoebeHayes20 @raypaulick Absolutely right, Phoebe! The slightest change in angle can make it look different when the margins are this tight. Plus a million other factors

@raypaulick 90%+ of these commenters have never been in the placing judges’ space nor been in the role of a placing judge. Moreover it is a collaborative work station and everybody takes their job seriously. Nobody is coming to work saying, “how can I can I screw with the public today”

Brutal comments.

Late Nite Call dead game to win an allowance @LaurelPark for Niall Saville with the Xman up

Bringing you as close to a foal as we can without you actually being here!

We celebrate OSCAR PERFORMANCE & his talented RASHMI winner of G3 Wilshire.. George Strawbridge-owner & Jonathan Thomas-trainer Moves up his mares & future bright

This is why we need reporters on TV to cover horse racing. As much as we consume the trade journals, this story by @MaggieWolfndale and the recent one by @andie_biancone showcasing Renegade provide the color, personality, & beating heart that is so central to horse racing.

@JonLindo60 Agree it should definitely be addressed but what’s the remedy now? Can’t get the race back where you’re 3-1 ML. Happened to us as the 7-5 favorite at Keeneland in the Franklin. You just don’t get those opportunities back. Sucks.

100% unacceptable. Trainers are held accountable. Owners are held accountable. Who holds the racing officials accountable? Take your case to track management at Tampa - some good people there.

@jenine_sahadi @JonLindo60 The Compact at least really helps. One application, one time fingerprinting and you’re licensed in whatever states you ask to be.

@JonLindo60 This shouldn’t be an issue anywhere. The fact that we are still licensing state by state is absurd. A multi state license should be easy to implement in 2026. Feels like a money grab 🙄