Racing News

Varborough Proves Best In Maryland Million Starter Handicap

LAUREL, MD. 10-06-12---Joey P Stables’ Varborough won the closing event on the eleven race Maryland Million card, the $50,000 Starter Handicap at Laurel Park.

Roadhog Runs Down The Field In The Maryland Million Turf

LAUREL, MD. 10-06-12---Liz Merryman joined her siblings as a winning trainers on Maryland Million day when Ellendale Racing’s Roadhog powered to victory in the $100,000 Jim McKay Maryland Million Turf at Laurel Park.

Action Andy Goes Wire-To-Wire In The Maryland Million Sprint

LAUREL, MD. 10-06-12---Robert Gerczak’s Action Andy wrested command and never looked back as he sped to victory in the $100,000 Jim McKay Maryland Million Sprint at Laurel Park.

Horacio Karamanos was in the irons as the son of Gators N Bears posted a time of 1:10.39 for the six furlong distance. Action Andy kept Javerre at bay to win by 2-3/4 lengths, while defending champion Sloane Ranger was a late arriving third.

Keep Momma Happy Surprises In Maryland Million Nursery

LAUREL, MD. 10-06-12---First time starter Keep Momma Happy was the last one onto the scene, rolling down the middle of the track to post an upset victory in the $100,000 Jim McKay Maryland Million Nursery.

Ben's Cat Completes Three-Peat In Maryland Million Turf Sprint

Ben's Cat wins Maryland Million Turf Sprint for the 3rd consecutive time LAUREL, MD. 10-06-12--- Ben’s Cat became the fourth horse to win a Maryland Million race three consecutive years with a victory in the $100,000 Maryland Million Turf Sprint, one of 11 stakes races Saturday at Laurel Park. The other runners to complete the three-peat are Hall of Famer Safely Kept (Distaff, ’89-91), Countus In (Ladies, ’89-91) and Mz. Zill Bear (Ladies, ’93-95).

Jazzy Idea Succeeds In Maryland Million Oaks

Jazzy Idea Succeeds In Maryland Million OaksLAUREL, MD. 10-06-12---Bred, owned and trained by Edwin Merryman,  Jazzy Idea beat odds-on favorite Spring Dance and six other 3-year-old fillies in the $100,000 Jim McKay Maryland Million Oaks at Laurel Park.

Bold Affair Dominates Maryland Million Distaff

 

Bold Affair Dominates Maryland Million DistaffLAUREL, MD. 10-06-12---Heavy favorite Bold Affair was first away at the start and geared down closing in on the finish line after a dominating performance in the $100,000 Jim McKay Maryland Distaff at Laurel Park.

Pagan Priestess Prevails In Maryland Million Ladies

Pagan Priestess Prevails In Maryland Million LadiesLAUREL, MD. 10-06-12---Former Maryland mainstay turned New York journeyman Mike Luzzi gave a flawless performance as he guided Pagan Priestess to victory in the $100,000 Jim McKay Maryland Million Ladies at Laurel Park.

Motherload Hipster Captures Maryland Million Distaff Starter Handicap

Motherload Hipster Captures Maryland Million Distaff Starter HandicapLAUREL, MD. 10-06-12---Ronald H. Parker’s Motherload Hipster tracked the speed into the homestretch before being set down to win the $50,000 Jim McKay Maryland Million Distaff Starter Handicap at Laurel Park.

Classy Coco Takes Maryland Million Lassie

 

LAUREL, MD. 10-06-12---Michael R. Cox’s Classy Coco slipped up the rail to notch her first lifetime victory in the opening race on Jim McKay Maryland Million Day at Laurel Park.