Brilliant Ice romped to an emotional victory in Saturday’s Maryland Million Classic at Laurel Park.
In the Maryland Million juvenile races, Shkhara Fire and Do It for Michael registered wins that packed extra satisfaction for their connections.
It took a scratch and a long rally, but Circle Home was up in time to win the Maryland Million Ladies Saturday at Laurel Park.
Sheilahs Warcloud, named for the trainer’s mom, could give Justin Nixon and Megan Kerford “a thrill” in the Maryland Million Distaff.
Re Markably, named for his trainer’s late husband, will look to burnish a resume already including a stakes win in the Maryland Million Nursery.
It’s gotta be destiny: a horse named Crabs N Beer has to win a Maryland Million race, doesn’t he? Keri Brion and Charles Blanford hope so.
Cathy Schmidt, founder and Executive Director of Chesapeake Therapeutic Riding, has been selected as the 2024 Joe Kelly Unsung Hero Award recipient.
Morning line favorite Feeling Woozy could give veteran trainer Hamilton Smith his first Maryland Million Classic win Saturday.
The October 12 Maryland Million has drawn 270 pre-entries, bolstering hopes for big fields on the big day.
Pre-entries for the October 12 Maryland Million are due Sunday, and horses must be pre-entered to participate in the big day.