International Star is a New York-bred, but in the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf, he’ll carry the hopes of Marylanders Katy Voss and Bob Manfuso, who bred him.
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.
Favorites usually rule on West Virginia Breeders Classics night. But Saturday saw one surprise after another, as longshots enjoyed a solid day.
Dale Capuano will send out two, including Ladies champ Monster Sleeping, to try to break a tie with King Leatherbury atop Maryland Million trainer standings.
With a barn of claimers, Kieron Magee is having his best year yet, with two meet training titles. All it takes is a little — well, a lot of — flexibility.
Saturday’s Laurel Park card included four stakes — and a handful of horses, including defending Turf and Classic champs, targeting Maryland Million day.
The Bowie Training Center is on its last legs. Yet with an expected influx of trainers and horses this fall, the 100-year-old facility refuses to die.
Phil Schoenthal has pointed Miss Behaviour to Saturday’s Prioress at Saratoga all year. It’s one step in a journey he hopes ends in rareified company.
In our latest Rooting Interests piece, we visit with veteran Maryland-bred sprinter Action Andy, headed to today’s G3 Maryland Sprint Handicap.
In our latest Preakness Profile, we dig into Dynamic Impact, the rapidly improving G3 Illinois Derby winner.