Cox Hoping to Celebrate $150,000 Classic with Ain’t Da Beer Cold
6-Year-Old Gelding Looks to Give Trainer First Maryland Million Win Richest of Eight Stakes, Four Starter Stakes, on ‘Maryland’s Day at the Races’ LAUREL, MD – Kenny Cox took out his trainer’s license in 1987, the year after the Maryland Million was launched. Though based in the state throughout his career, which includes a pair […]
Hello Beautiful Chasing History in $100,000 Maryland Million Distaff
Fellow Multiple Stakes Winner Street Lute Stands in Way of Third Win Among Eight Stakes, Four Starter Stakes, on ‘Maryland’s Day at the Races’ LAUREL, MD – Already a two-time winner in Maryland Million competition among her seven career stakes victories, 4-year-old filly Hello Beautiful can join some elite company with a third event triumph […]
Friday’s Stronach 5 features $76,823 Carryover
Low 12-Percent Takeout Races from Laurel, Santa Anita, Gulfstream, and Golden Gate LAUREL, MD – The weekend will begin with a bang Friday with a rare carryover in the Stronach 5 of $76,823.80. The popular wager will feature a low 12-percent takeout and races from Laurel Park, Santa Anita Park, Gulfstream Park and Golden Gate […]
Merryman Family Tradition Still Going Strong in Maryland
Combined 25 Maryland Million Wins as Breeders, Owners, Trainers LAUREL, MD – There was a time, not long ago, when Michael Merryman considered making his living at something other than the family business. At first, he followed his dream to become a major league pitcher before that gave way to more practical pursuits like architecture […]