Laurel cancels Friday program, Stronach 5

Due to inclement weather, the Maryland Jockey Club has canceled Friday’s racing program at Laurel Park and moved the card to Thursday, Feb. 25. In addition, this week's Stronach 5 wager has been canceled.

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for parts of Maryland on Friday.

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The Mid-Atlantic region has been battered with snow, freezing rain and ice this month. Thursday's washout is the third card at Laurel canceled or postponed by weather over the past two weeks.

Racing is expected to resume Saturday afternoon with the rescheduled Winter Sprintfest program, featuring six stakes races, including the Grade 3 Runhappy Barbara Fritchie and Grade 3 General George.