Trainer Dale Capuano, the all-time Maryland Million wins leader, is slated to run two on the day he says is special to trainer, owners, and breeders.
Trainer Mike Trombetta will send out seven runners on Maryland Million day, including defending Ladies champ (and favorite) My Sistersledge.
Eight-year-old Mike Harrison homebred Talk Show Man is set to make his fifth Maryland Million start Saturday in the Turf, which he won in 2014.
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.
For young stallions, a successful Maryland Million day can turn breeders’ heads and have a big impact on the trajectory of their career.
Maryland Million is, says co-founder Bill Boniface, the biggest day in Maryland because it’s “the Maryland stage.”
In recognition of her long and varied career, Georganne Hale has been named the winner of this year’s Joe Kelly Unsung Hero award by Maryland Million Ltd.
Maryland Million Classic 2017 winner Bonus Points is among six defending champs pre-entered for the 2018 event October 20.
Stronach Group founder Frank Stronach has filed a major lawsuit against his daughter Belinda, which could have ramifications for racing in Maryland and elsewhere.
Two-year-old stake winner Our Braintrust, undefeated but off since June, has returned to work for trainer Cal Lynch.