Author: Frank Vespe

What’s being done to Laurel Park track: “A good cushion serves one purpose”

To hear horsemen tell it, track man John Passero has worked wonders in a short time at Laurel Park. What’s he doing that’s made such a difference?

There were sighs of relief as Laurel Park resumed racing and horsemen praised what they say is an improving dirt racing strip.

The Maryland Racing Commission signed off Thursday morning on allowing racing at Laurel Park to resume on the recommendation of the stakeholders.

Full training at Laurel Park will resume Thursday morning, and if all goes well, the track may resume live racing as early as Saturday.

An 11th-hour deal between the Md. Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association and Md. Jockey Club provides a way forward for resolving safety concerns.