Trainer Henry Walters may have only a six-horse barn, but one of those six – 2-year-old Tommy Shelby – is poised to make noise in at Laurel Park.
The first time around three turns was no problem for Penguin Power, who led throughout to win the 9-furlong A Huevo Stakes at Charles Town Races.
The new so-called Maryland “house rules” regarding equine safety are both more – and less than that, a mixture of policies, house rules, and regulations with broad industry support.
Vino Rosso drank up the Classic, Covfefe didn’t stutter in the Filly Sprint, and more news and reflections on Breeders’ Cup 2019.
Boundtobebad was awfully good in the WVBC three weeks ago and will look to double up in Saturday’s West Virginia Futurity at Charles Town Races.
Sharing – who won Laurel’s Selima Stakes – and Four Wheel Drive, winner of the Rosie’s Stakes at Colonial Downs, turned in banner Breeders’ Cup Friday wins.
Arrifana faced her toughest foes and first race around two turns and passed the tests, remaining undefeated with her fourth straight win.
The share of mares bred to Midlantic stallions is slightly higher than it was a year ago, with two Pennsylvania newcomers leading the way.
A week after winning the WV Breeders’ Classics Cavada, Anna’s Bandit doubled up in the Maryland Million Distaff.
Defending champ Saratoga Bob and five other 2018 Maryland Million Classic runners return to contest this year’s Classic, with show horse Clubman favored.
