At its October 20 meeting, the Maryland Racetrack Operating Authority took a break from track ownership questions to discuss synthetic surfaces.
The connections of Market Maven, DQed to second after being first past the post in the Maryland Million Classic, have appealed to the Md. Racing Commission.
Hessica defended her WV Breeders Classics title with a stylish victory Saturday, helping trainer Kristy Petty to a two-win evening.
Intrepid Daydream was a late addition to the Maryland Million Distaff today, but she made the most of her unexpected opportunity, winning easily.
Ain’t Da Beer Cold fell just short of Market Maven in the Maryland Million Classic but was elevated to first, giving trainer Kenny Cox his first Million win.
Trainer Phil Capuano will send out his first four Maryland Million runners Saturday, including one who was his uncle Dale’s final of 15 Million winners.
Trainer John Robb, with nine Maryland Million winners to his credit, will send out eight, topped by Distaff favorite Fille d’Esprit on Saturday.
Old Bay, second in all four of her career starts for trainer Mark Shuman, will try to change things up in Saturday’s Maryland Million Lassie.
Trainer Tim Keefe is hoping to rediscover the relaxed version of Coconut Cake in Saturday’s Maryland Million Ladies.
Grade 2 winner Double Crown is favored in Saturday’s Maryland Million Classic, and owner Lynn Cash thinks racing without Lasix might give him a leg up.