Five $75,000 Stakes For Virginia-Bred/Sired Horses Scheduled Friday October 9 at Laurel

The five Virginia-Bred/Sired stakes that were scheduled to run the last night at Colonial Downs have been rescheduled and will run at Laurel Park on October, 9, 2020. Each stake will have a $75,000 purse and all runners will be guaranteed at least a $5,000 purse. All races are scheduled to run on the turf and nominations will close September 25th.

The five races are:

The Jamestown Stakes ($75,000): For registered Virginia-bred or sired two-year-olds which have not been permitted Lasix within 48 hours of Post Time. Five and one half furlongs on turf.

The M. Tyson Gilpin Stakes ($75,000): For registered Virginia-bred or sired fillies and mares, three-years-old and upward. Five and one half furlongs on turf.

The Punch Line Stakes ($75,000): For registered Virginia-bred or sired three-year-old and upward. Five and one half furlongs on the turf (non black-type).

The Brookmeade Stakes ($75,000): for registered Virginia-bred or sired fillies and mares, three-years-old and upward. One mile and one sixteenth on turf.

The Bert Allen Stakes ($75,000): for registered Virginia-bred or sired three-year-olds and upward. One mile and one sixteenth on turf (non black-type).

For more stakes information please see the Laurel condition book or call the Laurel Race Office (800) 638-1859.
*Pending Virginia Racing Commission approval on September 17th.