
Claimbox: Mid-Atlantic claiming leaders for October 21
Claiming activity plummeted, plus the region’s leaders, in our Claimbox report.

Claiming activity plummeted, plus the region’s leaders, in our Claimbox report.

Larry Reed claimed Outbacker for $12,500, and a few months later won the $51,000 Maryland Million Starter Handicap — an outcome he calls a dream come true.

In the fourth of his Handicapping Zen series, Bobby Zen discusses trainers and jocks.

After the two biggest races of Maryland Million day, one trainer fought back tears, while one owner couldn’t stop talking.

In this week’s NTRA Top Thoroughbred Poll, Shared Belief does nothing, which is sufficient to reclaim the top spot over Wise Dan.

The Maryland Racing Commission today slapped Juan Vazquez with a fine and suspension when he failed to appear for an appeal that he himself had initiated.

Golden Years arrived at Saturday’s Maryland Million with some buzz, while My Magician flew under the radar. By day’s end, both juveniles were stake winners.

Michael Ritvo has deep family roots in racing. But it took a job with trail horses to push him into the sport, and now the apprentice jock is opening eyes.

Favorites usually rule on West Virginia Breeders Classics night. But Saturday saw one surprise after another, as longshots enjoyed a solid day.

It’s our Maryland Million photo gallery, including all the stakes winners and plenty of other sights and scenes from the day.

Russell Road was beaten in Saturday’s West Virginia Breeders Classic — until he found an extra gear that left his owner “speechless” and won his third Classic.

To many of the state’s horsemen, Maryland Million is more than a good party — it’s a seasonal goal.
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