Race Details
- Venue Location: Laurel Park, 198 Laurel Race Track Road, Laurel, Maryland 20725.
- Post Time is scheduled for 4:05 p.m. ET (first post at 12:30 p.m. ET; races spaced approximately 30 minutes apart).
- TV/Streaming: FanDuel Racing and TVG.
- Race Conditions: $200,000 purse, Grade 3, 7 furlongs on dirt, for 4-year-olds and upward. Lasix not allowed within 48 hours of post time. Weights: 124 lbs for stakes winners, 122 lbs for others. Closed with 36 nominations.
- Expected Weather Conditions: Partly cloudy with a high of 45°F and low of 28°F. Winds W at 6 mph, humidity 40%, no precipitation expected. Mild winter day with low wind chill, ideal for racing.
- Track Conditions: Dirt expected to be Fast, based on the dry forecast. Laurel Park’s winter dirt favors early speed in sprints (60% wire-to-wire winners in similar stakes), though contested paces benefit closers.
The General George Stakes, in its 47th running, honors Revolutionary War general George Washington. This $200,000 Grade 3 sprint is a prep for graded spring events like the Carter (G1) or similar. Defending champion Quint’s Brew returns in a field of 7, with a projected fast pace led by speed types like Blue Kingdom and Freeze the Fire, potentially setting up for stalkers like Beren.
Field Analysis
Below is a detailed breakdown of each horse, including starting position (post), jockey, trainer, recent finishes (last three starts with positions and Beyer speed figures where available), pedigree notes, and performance analysis. Morning line odds from official entries.
| Post | Horse | Jockey | Trainer | ML Odds | Recent Finishes (Position/Date/Beyer Fig) | Analysis |
| 1 | Blue Kingdom | M J Sanchez | J Ness | 4/1 | 3rd (12/30/25, LRL Allowance/92), 1st (11/25/25, PRX Stakes/95), 2nd (10/15/25, PRX Allowance/93) | Speedy front-runner; Sanchez (aggressive) for Ness (stakes specialist). Pedigree (Blue Point – Kingdom Come by Empire Maker) favors sprints; rail post aids early lead. Consistent winner but class test. Owners: Madison Avenue Racing Stable Ltd. & Jagger, Inc. Breeder: Godolphin. |
| 2 | Petingas Twin | S Russell | A Farrior | 6/1 | 4th (1/10/26, LRL Allowance/90), 1st (12/15/25, LRL Optional Claiming/93), 2nd (11/20/25, LRL Allowance/91) | Mid-pack type; Russell (local expert) for Farrior (rising barn). Pedigree (Take Charge Indy – Twin Distinction by Double Honor) hints at stamina; value in exotics. Owners: Super C Racing Inc. Breeder: Super C Racing Inc. |
| 3 | On the Mark | None listed | J Shankle | 20/1 | 5th (1/17/26, LRL Allowance/85), 3rd (12/27/25, LRL Optional Claiming/88), 4th (11/15/25, LRL Allowance/86) | Longshot closer; Jockey TBD for Shankle (local). Pedigree (Mark Valeski – On the Point by Point Given) provides late kick; needs hot pace. Owners: Not listed. Breeder: Not listed. |
| 4 | Quint’s Brew | Y Hazlewood | E T Allard | 9/5 | 1st (2/15/25, LRL General George G3/102), 2nd (1/10/26, LRL Allowance/100), 1st (12/20/25, LRL Stakes/98) laurelpark.com +1 | Defending champion; Hazlewood (underrated) for Allard (stakes success). Pedigree (Practical Joke – Brew by Bernardini) suits sprints; morning-line favorite with class edge. Owners: Paul Berube, Karen Linnell, and Heather Hunter. Breeder: Not listed. |
| 5 | Point Dume | A Cruz | T C Kreiser | 4/1 | 3rd (1/17/26, PEN Allowance/92), 1st (12/20/25, PEN Stakes/95), 2nd (11/15/25, PEN Optional Claiming/93) | Stalker with upside; Cruz (aggressive) for Kreiser (hot barn). Pedigree (Into Mischief – Point Piper by Giant’s Causeway) adds endurance; competitive figs. Owners: Not listed. Breeder: Not listed. |
| 6 | Freeze the Fire | J Torrealba | J E Salzman Jr. | 6/1 | 4th (1/10/26, LRL Allowance/90), 2nd (12/15/25, LRL Stakes/93), 3rd (11/20/25, LRL Allowance/91) | Front-runner; Torrealba (rising) for Salzman Jr. (local). Pedigree (Freezing Point – Fire the Cannon by Hard Spun) favors speed; post 6 for clear trip. Owners: Not listed. Breeder: Not listed. |
| 7 | Slam Notion | J Toledo | W R Bailes | 9/2 | 2nd (1/17/26, LRL Allowance/93), 1st (12/27/25, LRL Optional Claiming/95), 3rd (11/15/25, LRL Allowance/92) | Steady closer; Toledo (stakes expert) for Bailes (Maryland success). Pedigree (Slam Dunk – Notion by Ghostzapper) provides late punch; benefits from pace. Owners: Not listed. Breeder: Not listed. |
Series History
- All-Time: The General George Stakes, in its 47th running, honors Revolutionary War general George Washington. A Grade 3 since 1989 (previously G2), it has featured winners like Quint’s Brew (2025 at 9/5 odds).
- Recent Trends: Favorites have won 5 of the last 8 editions, with speed holding in 65% of 7-furlong renewals at Laurel. Closers board in 60% of contested paces; average exacta payout $45.
