For young sires in particular, Maryland Million success can catch the eyes of the region’s breeders and help propel a stallion.
Three years ago Not Abroad used a Maryland Million Classic win as a springboard to the Breeders’ Cup. He’s raced just once since.
The list of nominees includes the venerable Ben’s Cat, making his sixth Million appearance, and numerous former and defending champions.
Get those Maryland Million pre-entries in! They’re due this Friday, October 9.
The event, featuring craft beers and ciders, live music, free gifts, and food trucks, will take place as part of Maryland Million day, October 17.
Maryland Million Ltd. has named Suttler Post Farm Clydesdales the Official Cldyesdales of Jim McKay Maryland Million Day, the organization announced.
Jim McKay Maryland Million day — one of the highlight’s of Laurel’s fall racing calendar — will take place Saturday, October 17 this year.
Larry Reed claimed Outbacker for $12,500, and a few months later won the $51,000 Maryland Million Starter Handicap — an outcome he calls a dream come true.
After the two biggest races of Maryland Million day, one trainer fought back tears, while one owner couldn’t stop talking.
Golden Years arrived at Saturday’s Maryland Million with some buzz, while My Magician flew under the radar. By day’s end, both juveniles were stake winners.