Espresso Time, the $1 million filly who ran third in her career debut Sunday at Laurel, did plenty right after a bad break. Her connections have high hopes.
We sent GQ to the OTB at Baltimore’s Horseshoe Casino to get the lay of the land. The scoop: It has everything you need — betting, a bar, and characters.
Maryland Pride Day will feature nine races — four stakes — restricted to Maryland-bred or -sired horses and will take place August 22 at Laurel Park.
All eyes were on million-dollar filly Espresso Time today, but it was more modestly bred Table Jumper who opened some eyes with a four-length maiden score.
In our weekly feature, Maryland Jockey Club analyst Gabby Gaudet plays the late Pick 3.
Laurel Park’s Rainbow 6, Pick 5, and Super High 5 all have carryovers heading into Friday, with the last of those having a $12,000 carry.
Jockey Amelia Green won her first race in Maryland when piloting the longshot D K’s Brigantia to victory in Laurel’s fifth race Saturday.
Main Sequence, the 2014 Eclipse champion turf horse and older male, has been retired, his connections said.
Maryland stud Friesan Fire, the 2009 Kentucky Derby post-time favorite, sired his first winner when Morning Fire scored at Parx this weekend.
In our weekly feature, Maryland Jockey Club analyst Gabby Gaudet plays the Pick 6, which has a modest carryover.