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More than 40 years ago, famed sportscaster Jim McKay and others had a big idea -- maybe even a preposterous one. Why not have a day of racing, modeled on the Breeders' Cup but dedicated to Maryland, featuring the progeny of Maryland stallions and celebrating Maryland breeding and racing? Where would the purses come from? Who would show up? Would breeders support it? Could it possibly work? Now, as we approach the 41st running of the Maryland Million, we know Maryland Million as one of the best days on the Maryland racing calendar. Cricket Goodall was there at the inception, and she is soon reaching the end of her tenure as the executive director of the Maryland Horse Breeders Association and Maryland Million Ltd. She is our guest on Midlantic Racing Today, powered by The Racing Biz. Goodall has seen racing's fortunes wax and wane while plans for the future came and went. But through it all, Maryland Million continued to thrive as Maryland's day at the races. Learn how that happened -- and how she's approaching her final Maryland Million as the event's head -- in this exclusive interview. This episode of Midlantic Racing Today, Maryland Racing Today, is presented by the Maryland Jockey Club.
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If you're looking for a quick way to go broke in horse racing, breeding and racing your homebreds is usually the ticket. It's a slow, expensive process and any return is years away. But Maryland-based owner and breeder Chaz Blandford didn't get that memo. In this exclusive episode of Midlantic Racing Today (powered by The Racing Biz), Frank Vespe sits down with Chas Blandford to discuss his success with homebreds like Beautiful Blome (winner of the Ogletown Handicap) and the emotional story behind his stakes-placed filly, Olivia's Legacy. We dive deep into the real-world realities of Thoroughbred breeding and how to navigate the sport's biggest challenges. Plus, we cover the latest in Maryland Horse Racing as Laurel Park on-air analyst Mackenzie Pfeiffer joins the show for a complete Laurel Park Stakes Preview, breaking down all four big stakes races on the card! 00:00 - Introduction & Episode Overview 01:39 - Chaz Blandford Interview: Breeding & Racing in Maryland 05:32 - Pedigree Strategy & Local Stallion Picks (Blofeld) 06:33 - The Story of Crabs and Beer (Grade 3 Placed) 10:43 - Breeding Philosophy & Improving Mare Weaknesses 13:46 - Beautiful Blome's Ogletown Handicap Win & Campaign 17:15 - Sales Ring Stories & Buying a Yearling for $42K 19:53 - The Story Behind Olivia's Legacy: Tragedy to Inspiration 24:00 - Future Goals & Maryland Million Dreams 26:41 - Beautiful Blome's Future Options & Digital Sale 29:43 - The Future of Maryland Horse Racing & Industry Challenges 37:07 - Once Upon Olivia Foundation: Helping Families in Need 44:19 - Laurel Park Stakes Preview with McKenzie Feifer 45:41 - Smart Halo Stakes Analysis 52:54 - James F. Lewis III Stakes Analysis 58:38 - Twixt Stakes Analysis 01:09:51 - Polynesian Stakes Analysis & Weekend Best Bets #ThoroughbredBreeding #LaurelParkStakesPreview #ChazBlandford #OliviasLegacy #MarylandHorseRacing #MidAtlanticRacingToday
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October 10 marks the 40th running of the West Virginia Breeders Classics 2026 — the biggest night of the year for local horsemen! In this special episode of Mid-Atlantic Racing Today (powered by The Racing Biz), host Frank Vespie celebrates the WV Breeders Classics 40th Anniversary alongside co-founder Carol Holden. Together, they break down the rich history of the event, share behind-the-scenes stories of NFL legend Sam Huff, and preview what to expect at Charles Town Races. Plus, we look at the top contenders returning to defend their titles — including last year's WV-bred Horse of the Year, Teachintherelease! 🐎 What You’ll Learn in This Episode: The origins of the West Virginia Breeders Classics with Sam Huff & Carol Holden Top contenders to watch at Charles Town Races, including Teachintherelease Key returning champions: Petty Perfect (Cavada) & Time to Rock (Dash for Cash) Behind-the-scenes stories, budget hurdles, and the famous 1995 move to Mountaineer 00:00 - Introduction & WV Breeders Classics Preview 02:53 - Mid-Atlantic Racing Today Show Intro & Sponsors 03:12 - Interview Starts: Carol Holden (WVBC Co-Founder) 04:07 - How WV Breeders Classics Was Founded with Sam Huff 08:02 - Growth of WV Foal Crop & Development Fund 11:03 - Sam Huff's Passion, TV Coverage & Budweiser Sponsorship 15:05 - Legendary Families & The Casey Family Legacy 18:18 - Impact of Top Stallion Fibers & Winning Pedigrees 24:06 - 40th Anniversary Celebrations: Golf, Gala & Farm Tour 31:13 - Hall of Fame Legends & Giovanni Baldini 34:40 - The Historic 1995 Move to Mountaineer Racetrack 41:40 - Nomination Rules & Supplemental Entries Explained 48:58 - Carol Holden’s Top Memories & The Country Roads Story #WVBreedersClassics #CharlesTownRaces #Teachintherelease #CarolHolden #MidAtlanticRacing #MidAtlanticRacingToday #HorseRacing #TheRacingBiz
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Laurel Park hosts three stakes Saturday afternoon, and one of them -- the Selima -- has produced a Breeders' Cup winner Jockey agent Tom Stift will be well represented with one of his clients riding in each of the three. Angel Cruz has mounts in the All Along (on Mischief in Motion) and the Laurel Futurity (Fire Marshal), while Vincent Cheminaud pilots Sea Isle City in the Selima. Tom Stift joins us for an exclusive interview on Midlantic Racing Today, powered by The Racing Biz. Stift has been an agent for 38 years, and his career includes stops in California, Oregon, and Texas before a shift to the East Coast. Also in there are sojourns to New Orleans and Tampa Bay, along with a working trip to Jamaica (nice work if you can get it!). Plus, we'll preview all three stakes with Laurel Park on-air analyst Mackenzie Pfeiffer. This episode of Midlantic Racing Today, Maryland Racing Today, is presented by the Maryland Jockey Club
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