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Laurel Park

Laurel, Maryland

Maryland's year-round racing hub, Laurel Park complements Pimlico's short meet with a full schedule across dirt and turf. The track serves as the home base for Maryland-based trainers and offers consistent fields year-round.

Signature Stakes

Frank J. De Francis Memorial Dash

Track Info

Meet
Year-round
Surfaces
DirtTurf
Location
Laurel, Maryland
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How we handicap Laurel

Rating Model

Our proprietary model scores every horse entered at Laurel by projected win probability — independent of the morning line.

Pace Scenarios

We map out the pace shape of every race — who's going to the lead, where the pressure comes from, and which runners benefit from the expected tempo.

Surface & Trip Notes

Laurel Park runs on Dirt and Turf. We track bias patterns and trip notes from prior starts to find hidden form.

Value Ratings

Every pick is benchmarked against the morning line. We only flag plays where our probability meaningfully exceeds the market — real overlays, not chalk.

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