Barbadian Runner and Onyx Ten hope to defend their ’25 titles in the Classic and Distaff, respectively, in Saturday’s Maryland Million.
We provide full-card picks and analysis for this afternoon’s races at Laurel Park.
Trainer Jamie Ness’s Maryland Million battalion includes two Classic hopefuls along with Kerness K, the winningest horse in the country.
Had to Have Him looks to defend his Turf Sprint title, while a salty group contests the Sprint in Saturday’s Maryland Million.
We’re talking about Maryland Million’s impact on the state’s stallion business with folks from Country Life Farm, the state’s oldest breeding operation.
Thundering towers over his rivals in Saturday’s Maryland Million Turf, while Mopo is favored in the grassy Ladies.
Live foal reports to the Jockey Club thus far during 2026 are down nearly 6% from the total a year ago at this time.
Newish Maryland Racing Commission chair Nicole Earle says her emphasis right now is listening to stakeholders as she navigates a complex moment.
Walt’s Notion headlines the Maryland Million Nursery for 2-year-olds, and Olivia’s Legacy is favored in the distaff Lassie.
Mackenzie Pfeiffer and John Piassek join today’s episode of Midlantic Racing Today to dig into handicapping Saturday’s big Maryland Million card!
