Racing News

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.

Not For Love Tops Maryland Million Stallion List

 

LAUREL, MD. 10-05-12---Introduced in 1986, the Jim McKay Maryland Million, a program of races restricted to the offspring of Maryland-based stallions, continues to receive strong support from Maryland's extensive breeding industry.

Ben's Cat Looking To Make Maryland Million History

LAUREL, MD. 10-04-12---Ben’s Cat will be looking to become the fourth horse to win a Maryland Million race three consecutive years in the $100,000 Maryland Million Turf Sprint, one of 11 races Saturday at Laurel Park. The 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).

Saturday's Jim McKay Maryland Million Day Features 106 Starters

LAUREL, MD. 10-03-12---The 27th Jim McKay Maryland Million, a festive homecoming for Marylanders, attracted 106 entrants to the eleven race program which will be presented this Saturday at Laurel Park. First post for the $1.05 million day is 12:35 p.m.