Two horses polling well in the Mid-Atlantic Thoroughbred/The Racing Biz Top Midlantic-bred Poll are among those entered in the Breeders’ Cup.
In the first Top Midlantic-bred Poll of the year combining horses of all ages, Just One Time maintained her lead, while newcomers made an impact.
A pair of Maryland-breds are featured in Grade 1 stakes on the undercard of the final jewel of the Triple Crown, the Grade 1 Belmont Stakes.
Knicks Go earned Maryland-bred Horse of the Year honors for the third time in his sparkling career in the Renaissance Awards, which were given virtually last week.
The Eclipse Award finalists have been named, among them contenders Knicks Go and Aloha West and apprentice jock finalists John Hiraldo and Charlie Marquez.
There was controversy aplenty, and some locals human and equine made very good, indeed. Here are some of the top stories of 2021 in Maryland racing.
Breeders’ Cup winners Knicks Go and Aloha West, both Maryland-breds, head the latest Top Midlantic-bred Poll.
This Breeders’ Cup was the sport of Thoroughbred racing writ small. The humans at the top screw it up, and the horses redeem it. Lather, rinse, repeat.
Knicks Go flew early, Aloha West flew late, and Maryland-breds stole the show on Breeders’ Cup Saturday with a pair of wins.
Knicks Go heads a group of five horses among the top 10 in the latest Top Midlantic-bred Poll who are pointed to Breeders’ Cup races this weekend.