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Richard Friend
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...
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Diane Mezzanotte
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....
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Kevin Leonard
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,...
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Staff Writers
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...
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Pete Lewnes
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...
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Diane Mezzanotte
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...
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