Wheeling back on six days rest, Wicked Prankster showed ’em his heels for a win in the Maryland Million Turf for trainer Sam Davis.
Fortheluvofbourbon and Fille d’Esprit entered the Maryland Million as arguably the most accomplished horses on the card, and both left with wins.
Johnyz From Albany led throughout in the Maryland Million Nursery, while Chickieness rallied in the Lassie, but both ended up first.
Who’s winning the Maryland Million races? We roundup the news and notes here.
We asked some of our expert handicappers to share their picks for today’s loaded Maryland Million day stakes, topped by the Classic!
We provide full-card picks and analysis for this afternoon’s races at Laurel Park.
Saturday’s Maryland Million card is, to start with, all about the wagering opportunities. But it’s also about some storylines.
Heldish, who gave his owner his first win and his jockey his first win after a long layoff, is one of the key contenders in the Maryland Million Nursery.
Trainer Hamilton Smith has won eight Maryland Million races and always points to the day, but the Classic has eluded him to date. Can The Poser change that?
Trainer Dale Capuano, the all-time winningest Maryland Million trainer, hopes Saturday could add to his lead when he sends out a bunch.