Maryland Million handle jumps 30 percent
Wagering handle on Saturday’s Maryland Million topped $5.7 million, the highest in over a decade.
Wagering handle on Saturday’s Maryland Million topped $5.7 million, the highest in over a decade.
Northern Dancer, the greatest sire of all, has left a rich legacy in Maryland, where he stood, and around the racing world.
Delaware Park’s annual End of Meet Showcase is designed to find new homes and careers for retiring Thoroughbreds, Arabians, and ponies and will take place October 21.
Unbridled Juan, second to Dr Blarney last out, turned the tables on that runner to upset the Delp Memorial Stakes at Delaware Park Wednesday.
Maryland Million is, says co-founder Bill Boniface, the biggest day in Maryland because it’s “the Maryland stage.”
Tickets for the Pegasus World Cup – now including a $7 million turf race as well as a dirt race – are now on sale, the Stronach Group announced.
In recognition of her long and varied career, Georganne Hale has been named the winner of this year’s Joe Kelly Unsung Hero award by Maryland Million Ltd.
Maryland Million Classic 2017 winner Bonus Points is among six defending champs pre-entered for the 2018 event October 20.
This week’s Stronach 5 features three turf races, with two from Gulfstream West and one from Santa Anita.
Equibase has installed a GPS system at Laurel Park, Pimlico, and other tracks and been named the official timer at those facilities.