A year ago, Admirals War Chest lost five straight, won an allowance, then took the Maryland Million Classic. So far, he’s followed the first two steps again this year.
For trainers with versatile horses — like Ben’s Cat and Rocky Policy — choosing which Maryland Million race to run in can be a complicated balancing act.
A winner of three straight, including back-to-back stakes, Lovable Lady aims to make it four in Saturday’s Maryland Million Distaff.
With a win in Saturday’s Maryland Million Ladies, Monster Sleeping would become just the seventh horse to win three Million races.
Two promising youngsters – Greatbullsoffire and In Arrears – meet in Saturday’s Maryland Million Nursery.
Trainer Corby Caiazzo hopes past is prologue for Admirals War Chest, who seeks a Maryland Million Classic repeat.
The key question in Saturday’s Maryland Million Sprint: Does 10-year-old Ben’s Cat have one more big effort in him as he seeks his record fourth Million win?
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.
Saturday’s Maryland Million is the same day as New York’s Showcase Day, leaving Teresa Genaro with a difficult decision: Ben’s Cat at Laurel? Or Kharafa at Belmont?
Maryland Jockey Club president Sal Sinatra has one eye on the weather and another on the fields as he prepares for Saturday’s 31st Maryland Million.
