“Miracles happen” in racing, says Dr. Stephen Sinatra, who’s hoping for one more Saturday with his two-time Md. Million Classic winner Admirals War Chest.
Which Maryland Million champs figure to defend their titles? And what have they been up to since earning their big wins? Plus, a returning champs gallery.
Two-time Maryland Million Classic champ Admirals War Chest made his first start since November Sunday at Laurel in what may be a prep to defend his title.
The Richard W. Small Stakes, a 1 1/8 mile test, has drawn a full field, including multiple G3 winner Tommy Macho.
For the second straight year, Admirals War Chest posted a front-running score in this afternoon’s Maryland Million Classic.
A year ago, Admirals War Chest lost five straight, won an allowance, then took the Maryland Million Classic. So far, he’s followed the first two steps again this year.
Trainer Corby Caiazzo hopes past is prologue for Admirals War Chest, who seeks a Maryland Million Classic repeat.
Four runners who won Maryland Million races in 2015 are pre-entered for Saturday’s big event, including the winners of the Classic, Turf, and Ladies.
Yesterday and Today highlights the best of yesterday’s mid-Atlantic racing and looks ahead to today’s action.
In horse racing, and life, it’s a good idea to have a backup plan. Just ask the connections of Maryland Million winners Corvus and Admirals War Chest.