In addition to the graded stakes stars we featured in yesterday’s year-end photo gallery, there were plenty of local stars and events of local note. Below, we feature some of those:
In the ring at the Fasig-Tipton Eastern Fall Yearlings sale.
Zee Bros upsets the De Francis. Photo by Jim McCue, Maryland Jockey Club.
Members of the NJ-bred Hall of Fame. Photo by The Racing Biz.
Steam rises off Golden Years’s back as Victor Carrasco takes the tack off. Photo by The Racing Biz.
Madame Giry wins the Jameela. Photo by Laurie Asseo.
Through the mud they come. Photo by Laurie Asseo.
Talk Show Man (Great Notion-Mark Me Special, by Haymaker). T: Hamilton Smith. O: Michael Harrison. B: Michael Harrison (MD).
Nasa rolls in the slop to win the Pennsylvania Nursery. Photo By Bill Denver / EQUI-PHOTO
Winning Image takes the Cornucopia Stakes. Photo by Bill Denver / Equi-Photo.
James Graham celebrates a win in the Sir Barton aboard Class Leader. Photo by Vas.
Off in the Dickie Small. Photo by The Racing Biz.
Immortal Eyes at Laurel.
Manchurian High wins the Laurel Turf Cup at Laurel Park. Manchurian High is trained and ownedby Lilli Kurtinecz. Photo by Laurie Asseo.
Lake Sebago splashes home. Photo by Laurie Asseo.
Down the shore. Photo by The Racing Biz.
Pre-De Francis rainbow.
Down Town Allen and Matt McGowan take the Fancy Buckles in June. Photo by Jeff Brammer.
Off in the Classic!
Rainbow Heir wins the NJ Breeders’ Handicap at MTH. Trained by Ben Perkins, Jr. for New Farm. Bred in New Jersey by New Farm. Photo By Aubrey Therkelsen/EQUI-PHOTO.
A Heft family affair. Photo by The Racing Biz.
Russell Road rallied late to nail Lucy’s Bob Boy and score his third West Virginia Breeders Classic win in 2014. Photo by Jeff Brammer.
My Magician won the 2014 Maryland Million Lassie. Photo by Jim McCue, Maryland Jockey Club.
Cyclogenisis, sharp in winning the Laurel Futurity. Photo by Laurie Asseo.
Between races: Release the hounds!
Geeky Gorgeous in the Pink Ribbon. Photo by Jeff Brammer.
A thankful Paco Lopez after the Oceanport. You’d think, with more than 80 wins at the meet, he’d be used to this by now! Photo by The Racing Biz.
Valid is holding on, but #4 Last Gunfighter is too tough en route to winning the Mountainview Handicap. Photo by The Racing Biz.
Cherokee Artist nips Ribo Bobo to win the Mr. Prospector Stakes at Monmouth Park. Photo By Ryan Denver/EQUI-PHOTO
Picko’s Pride wins, but then doesn’t. Avarice (#2) was placed first after disqualification. Photo by The Racing Biz.
Eighttofasttocatch coasts him with fourth Jennings win. Photo by Laurie Asseo.
Outbacker (Outflanker-Norelands, by Irish River) wins the Maryland Million Starter Handicap. Talk Show Man (Great Notion-Mark Me Special, by Haymaker). T: Hamilton Smith. O: Michael Harrison. B: Michael Harrison (MD). T: Larry Reed. O: Larry Reed. B: Bonita Farm (MD). Photo by Jim McCue, Maryland Jockey Club.
Xavier Perez loves him some Miss Bullistic. Photo by The Racing Biz.
Pants on Fire was much the best in the Wild and Wonderful. Photo by Jeff Brammer.
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