The Mid-Atlantic’s biggest Halloween upsets of the last 10 years, from Banana Pancakes (72-1) to Van Leroy (38-1).
Several horses bred or based in the mid-Atlantic figure to play prominent roles in closing weekend stakes at Belmont Park this weekend.
The Jockey Club’s Report of mares bred showed the number of stallions and mares bred in the Mid-Atlantic both fell, as the numbers did nationally.
Like her namesake singing group, it’s taken My Sistersledge some time to hit her stride. After today’s Maryland Million Ladies win, it looks like she has.
“Maybe it wasn’t that impressive,” said LImited View’s trainer John Salzman after winning the Lassie. “But I’m impressed.”
The Delaware Park riding and training titles remain up for grabs as the track reaches closing day of its 80th season.
Talk Show Man missed all of 2016; John Jones missed most of ’17. But now, the two are favored in the two richest Maryland Million races.
One’s won 10 races. The other’s never had a starter. Saturday’s Maryland Million means different things — but still plenty — to different people.
Which Maryland Million champs figure to defend their titles? And what have they been up to since earning their big wins? Plus, a returning champs gallery.
Milloinaire West Virginia-bred Lucy’s Bob Boy was officially retired in a pre-race ceremony tonight at Charles Town, joining longtime rival Russell Road.