Eighttofasttocatch won the Maryland Million Classic in 2011 but lost last year. Ben’s Cat won the Turf Sprint both years — but that race no longer exists. Both are back this year and loom large in their fields.
After more than 6,400 victories, winning still hasn’t gotten old for King Leatherbury — and Ben’s Cat is one big reason for the trainer’s continued success.
Apprentice rider Trevor McCarthy won four races at Laurel Park on Saturday.
Three-time winner Ben’s Cat is among the pre-entries for this year’s Maryland Million.
Photographer Laurie Asseo captured the frantic stretch drive between Ben’s Cat and Mr. Online in Saturday’s Laurel Dash in a compelling sequence of photos.
Ben’s Cat notched the 18th stakes victory of his fabulous career with a hard-fought win in the Laurel Dash.
Local star Ben’s Cat, trained by should-be Hall of Famer King Leatherbury, will pass on the De Francis Dash to run in the grassy Laurel Dash, where he is odds-on.
Apprentice rider Jevian Toledo won four races at Timonium this afternoon, the second straight day in which a rider won four times.