Maryland Million news and notes
Maryland Million 2024 to be run October 12
Maryland Million 2024 has been set for October 12, 2024 at Laurel Park, the 38th edition of the day Jim McKay cofounded.
Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance announces VIP event auction
The Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance “Off to the Races” auction features VIP experiences at racing events around the country.
Disputed Claim provides “one for the little guys”
Racing’s a tough game for the “small guy,” says Beth Metrenas Watts, but this past Maryland Million day, Disputed Claim gave her whole family a smile.
Photo Essay: Maryland Million Day
Photographer Allison Janezic was on hand to document the Oct. 14 Maryland Million day at Laurel Park. Here’s what her camera saw.
Maryland Million Classic DQ appealed to Commission
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.
Jevian Toledo earns “Jockey of the Week” honors
With four winners on Maryland Million day, jockey Jevian Toledo earned honors as the Jockeys’ Guild’s Jockey of the Week.
Intrepid Daydream draws in, draws off in Md. Million Distaff
Intrepid Daydream was a late addition to the Maryland Million Distaff today, but she made the most of her unexpected opportunity, winning easily.
Jeiron Barbosa looking forward to big Maryland Million day
Young jockey Jeiron Barbosa has accomplished a lot in a short time, and Saturday he’ll aim for his first Maryland Million win.
For trainer Phil Capuano, Maryland Million legacies and looking ahead
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.
Robb barn has fingers crossed for busy Maryland Million
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, 4-time runner-up, adds spice to Lassie
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.
Keefe hoping for “relaxed” Coconut Cake in Ladies
Trainer Tim Keefe is hoping to rediscover the relaxed version of Coconut Cake in Saturday’s Maryland Million Ladies.