Laurel Park's Winter Carnival, featuring six added-money events worth a combined $850,000, handled a record $4.928 million. Last year, the Maryland Jockey Club conducted the GII Barbara Fritchie S. on Saturday and the General George S. on President's Day Monday. Handle on the 2016 Saturday program was $3.062 million, while General George Day handled $1.927 million. “It was great to see so many people come out and enjoy the Winter Carnival on such a great day of racing,” said Sal Sinatra, President and General Manager of the Maryland Jockey Club. “We decided this year to run the General George on the same day as the Fritchie and create a big day of racing and I think it worked. We witnessed some great performances on the track by our equine and human stars. We couldn't have done it without the great support of our local horsemen as well as those who shipped in to participate on this big day. We continue to see increases in handle and attendance on Maryland racing. We continue to see more and more people getting involved in the industry and betting this great product.”
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