Eighttofasttocatch got the jump on his pursuers and never looked back en route to a repeat win the Maryland Million Classic.
Our weekly On Tap feature highlights the weekend’s best races and other events from around the mid-Atlantic!
In our weekly feature, Maryland Jockey Club analyst Gabby Gaudet shares her Maryland Million longshots and exotic plays with The Racing Biz.
We spent a few minutes Maryland Million’s Cricket Goodall to learn more about how the event developed, how it’s continuing to evolve, and her favorite Million memories.
Star turf sprinter Ben’s Cat — without a turf sprint on the card — will try his hand in the 1-mile Turf for trainer King Leatherbury.
At the Maryland Million post draw, you couldn’t shake the feeling that this old event is becoming new all over again.
Jerry Robb aims for a sweep of the juvenile races at Saturday’s Maryland Million, while five other runners look to earn repeat victories.
Eighttofasttocatch won the Maryland Million Classic in 2011 but lost last year. Ben’s Cat won the Turf Sprint both years — but that race no longer exists. Both are back this year and loom large in their fields.
Entries are open in our Maryland Million Charity “Play for Jose” Handicapping Tournament this Saturday to help support injured exercise rider Jose Villegas!
After more than 6,400 victories, winning still hasn’t gotten old for King Leatherbury — and Ben’s Cat is one big reason for the trainer’s continued success.
