The success of the Maryland Jockey Club’s off-track betting parlor in the Horseshoe casino has spurred the company to plan two new OTBs.
Jockey Sheldon Russell fell on his shoulder during morning works at Laurel Park and is off his mounts this afternoon, but X-rays were negative.
Cutty Shark, a near-miss second in the Grade 3 General George in February, makes his first start since March today at Laurel Park.
In our latest Off to the Races podcast, presented by the Virginia Equine Alliance, the latest news from Virginia, Maryland Million and more.
Big fields await fans and bettors on Breeders’ Cup weekend, with Triple Crown hero American Pharoah topping the Classic.
Wagering at this year’s Monmouth-at-the-Meadowlands meet is up nearly 14 percent versus 2014, and field size has grown, as well.
What did Saturday’s Maryland Million look like? A photo gallery of the day’s sights.
The good news: wagering was up at Delaware Park in 2015 vs. 2014. The bad: the daily average increased less than one percent.
In addition to the Classic, Turf, and Sprint, there was plenty of other stakes action on Maryland Million day.
Admirals War Chest bounded out of the gate to the lead and just held on late to earn a neck victory in the 30th Maryland Million Classic Saturday at Laurel.