Roadhog bided his time before wearing down Ben’s Cat late to win the Maryland Million Turf for the second straight year.
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Star turf sprinter Ben’s Cat — without a turf sprint on the card — will try his hand in the 1-mile Turf for trainer King Leatherbury.
At the Maryland Million post draw, you couldn’t shake the feeling that this old event is becoming new all over again.
Eighttofasttocatch won the Maryland Million Classic in 2011 but lost last year. Ben’s Cat won the Turf Sprint both years — but that race no longer exists. Both are back this year and loom large in their fields.
After more than 6,400 victories, winning still hasn’t gotten old for King Leatherbury — and Ben’s Cat is one big reason for the trainer’s continued success.
Apprentice rider Trevor McCarthy won four races at Laurel Park on Saturday.
Three-time winner Ben’s Cat is among the pre-entries for this year’s Maryland Million.
Photographer Laurie Asseo captured the frantic stretch drive between Ben’s Cat and Mr. Online in Saturday’s Laurel Dash in a compelling sequence of photos.
Ben’s Cat notched the 18th stakes victory of his fabulous career with a hard-fought win in the Laurel Dash.