Prendimi, Monday Morning Qb Chase Second Win in $150,000 Classic
2019 Nursery Winner Ournationonparade Also in Mix for Saturday’s Race Richest of Eight Stakes, Four Starter Stakes, on ‘Maryland’s Day at the Races’ BALTIMORE – Defending champion Prendimi, 2020 winner Monday Morning Qb and Ournationonparade, who tasted Maryland Million success as a 2-year-old in 2019, will be among a strong field of contenders for the […]
Air Token Making Title Defense in $100,000 Sprint
Fillie d’Esprit Takes Another Shot at $100,000 Distaff BALTIMORE – Seeking a place to help Air Token rediscover his winning form, owner-trainer Jose Corrales will give the 5-year-old gelding a shot to become the first repeat winner of the $100,000 Maryland Million Sprint at Laurel Park. The Sprint for 3-year-olds and up and $100,000 Distaff […]
Maryland Million Classic Post Positions to be Drawn Live Wednesday
37th Jim McKay Maryland Million Program Saturday BALTIMORE – Post positions for the $150,000 Maryland Million Classic, the highlight of the 37th Jim McKay Maryland Million program Saturday at Laurel Park, will be drawn at approximately 4:30 ET Wednesday. The draw, hosted by Maryland Jockey Club announcer Dave Rodman, will be streamed live at https://www.youtube.com/marylandracing […]
John Scheinman Captures MJC Champions Handicapping Tournament
Earns $12,000 in Prize Money and Berth in Breeders’ Cup Betting Challenge Live Racing Returns to Laurel Thursday to Open Maryland Million Weekend BALTIMORE – John Scheinman of Baltimore, a two-time Eclipse Award-winning writer, finished with a balance of $1,691.10 to top of field of 131 entrants and capture the Maryland Jockey Club’s Champions Handicapping […]
Maryland Million Contenders Fill Saturday Work Tab
Courageous Girl Possible for $150K Classic or $100K Distaff 2020 Classic Winner Monday Morning Qb Breezes Half-Mile Jevian Toledo, Kieron Magee Post Saturday Doubles BALTIMORE – A week out from the 37th Jim McKay Maryland Million Day program, several contenders tuned up with their final works Saturday at Laurel Park including 5-year-old mare Courageous Girl, […]
Breeders’ Cup Decision Awaits Laurel Futurity Winner Congruent
Juvenile, Juvenile Turf Remain Under Consideration for 2YO Tapit Colt BALTIMORE – A decision is still looming on which Breeders’ Cup race is up next for Tami Bobo and Lugamo Racing Stable’s Congruent, impressive winner of the Oct. 1 Laurel Futurity at Laurel Park. The connections are considering both the $2 million Juvenile (G1) on […]
37th Jim McKay Maryland Million Attracts 310 Pre-Entries
G3 Winner Cordmaker, 2021 Winner Prendimi Top $150K Classic $100K Sprint, $100K Distaff Prove Most Popular Among Horsemen Laurel to Host ‘Maryland’s Day at the Races’ Saturday, Oct. 22 BALTIMORE – Four defending champions, four prior winners and Grade 3-winning fan favorite Cordmaker are among 310 pre-entries in eight stakes and four starter stakes on […]
Repole Buys Majority Interest in Mo Money Mo Honey
3YO Uncle Mo Colt Undefeated in Three Starts in Maryland Rainbow 6 Carryover for Thursday’s Return of Live Racing BALTIMORE – Robin Doser and Metropolitan Thoroughbreds have sold a majority interest in 3-year-old colt Mo Money Mo Honey, undefeated in three career starts, to Mike Repole. By Uncle Mo, campaigned by Repole to the Eclipse […]
MJC Fall Champions Handicapping Tournament Oct. 15
Prize Money, NHC, BCBC & Pegasus WC Berths Up for Grabs Registration Deadlines Oct. 12 By Mail, Oct. 14 in Person/Phone BALTIMORE – The Maryland Jockey Club will host the fall session of its bi-annual Champions Handicapping Tournament Saturday, Oct. 15 in the second-floor clubhouse sports bar at Laurel Park. Berths to the NTRA National […]
Hall of Fame Honor for Former Jockey Danny Wright
Anne Arundel County to Induct Maryland Mainstay Wednesday BALTIMORE – Jockey Danny Wright’s riding career coincided with one of the finest periods in Maryland racing, one that produced Hall of Famers Chris Antley, Kent Desormeaux, Chris McCarron and Edgar Prado. Also sharing the room during that time were local stars like Mark Johnston and Donnie […]