In horse racing, and life, it’s a good idea to have a backup plan. Just ask the connections of Maryland Million winners Corvus and Admirals War Chest.
Admirals War Chest bounded out of the gate to the lead and just held on late to earn a neck victory in the 30th Maryland Million Classic Saturday at Laurel.
Talk Show, 2014 winner of the Maryland Million Turf, is the 5-2 favorite for Saturday’s featured Maryland Million Classic on the main track.
Three years ago Not Abroad used a Maryland Million Classic win as a springboard to the Breeders’ Cup. He’s raced just once since.
After the two biggest races of Maryland Million day, one trainer fought back tears, while one owner couldn’t stop talking.
Eighttofasttocatch took the Maryland Million Classic field gate to wire to become the first horse to win three Classics and become the sixth 3-time Million day winner.