John Banner Archives • The Racing Biz

Five things we learned on Maryland Pride Day

Frank Vespe / 7 years

6 min read

When you come out to the racetrack, if you’re not careful, you just might learn something. Here’s what we learned on Maryland Pride Day.

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Maryland Million
My Sistersledge

My Sistersledge, hitting her stride, takes Md. Million Ladies

Frank Vespe / 9 years
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5 min read

Like her namesake singing group, it’s taken My Sistersledge some time to hit her stride. After today’s Maryland Million Ladies win, it looks like she has.

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Five things we learned on Maryland Pride Day

My Sistersledge, hitting her stride, takes Md. Million Ladies

Burnham Square too good in Arlington.

Gimme a Nother Beverly D. win.

Off to the Races Radio lineup.

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