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Within Walking Distance
My granddad and I had a lot in common, including an uncanny proximity to famous race tracks Photos courtesy of Richard Friend Some of my...

Richard Friend


Laurel Park’s Famous “International”
The Race That Changed the World In the world of thoroughbred racing, certain cities have become synonymous with their famous races....

Diane Mezzanotte


Mountain Rose II: Idolized by Maryland Racing Fans
Laurel’s oldest resident, Virginia “Ginny” Scagliarini, who turned 102 in August, loves to tell stories about her father, Ben Chapman,...

Kevin Leonard


Join Us for a Day at the Races!
Laurel Park to host Voices of Laurel , including a named race, on October 26 The Voices of Laurel staff is proud to announce a special...

Staff Writers


The International
Laurel Park—at other times known as Laurel Race Course, or known to longtime locals simply as “The Race Track”—has been a core element of...

Pete Lewnes


Betting Against the Odds: Historic Laurel Park Faces Uncertain Future
Sweeping changes may be on the horizon for thoroughbred racing in Maryland, and the Laurel Park Racetrack is slated to play an integral...

Diane Mezzanotte
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