In Saturday’s Maryland Million Classic, two likely contenders are trained by Katy Voss — longtime regional fixture — and Jonathan Maldonado, hunting his first mainland U. S. stakes victory.
Daily News — healthy now after throat troubles – was the first beneficiary of a change to the Maryland-bred allowance condition at Laurel Park.
With all 15 board seats of the Maryland Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association (MTHA) up for election this year, there is widespread agreement on many — but not all — issues.
Phlash Phelps capped a perfect 2015 with a win in the Maryland Million Turf. He’ll defend his title Saturday and seeks to overcome the tough luck that’s dogged him this year.
Corvus, winner of the 2015 Maryland Million Nursery, may once again appear on Million day, following an easy turf allowance score at Laurel Park.
Days, field size, and handle are all up in Maryland. So why do some trainers feel like it’s so hard to find spots for their horses?
The Maryland Racing Commission’s decision last week not to disqualify Corvus highlights how much the Commission has yet to do in overhauling drug rules.
The Maryland Racing Commission voted yesterday to uphold a stewards’ decision not to disqualify Maryland Million winner Corvus for an isoxsuprine positive.
Corvus’ win in the Maryland Million Nursery has been appealed to the Racing Commission after he tested positive for isoxsuprine but was not disqualified.
In horse racing, and life, it’s a good idea to have a backup plan. Just ask the connections of Maryland Million winners Corvus and Admirals War Chest.