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Fray Martinez following his dream – and Victor Carrasco’s footsteps
Fray Martinez dreamed of being a successful jockey. He’s following that dream now at Delaware Park, just as his close friend Victor Carrasco did last year.

Nearly 200 pre-entered into Maryland Million races
Maryland Million pre-entries came out today, with 188 nominated to the nine stakes on the card.

On Tap: Trio
On tap: a trio of Parx Racing stakes, while Laurel and Charles Town prepare for their biggest state-bred days.

Maryland Million rewind: Monster Sleeping
With the 2014 Maryland Million nearly at hand, we revisit last year’s edition, race by race. Today, Monster Sleeping, a March claim, claims the Ladies.

Handicapping Zen: Class is in session
In the third of his Handicapping Zen series, Bobby Zen tackles class and race conditions and says that finding the most qualified horse can be a winning approach.

Claimbox: Mid-Atlantic claiming leaders for October 7
Claiming activity was again solid, plus the region’s leaders, in our Claimbox report.
Most Wanted Thoroughbred Contest showcases racehorse versatility
The Retired Racehorse Project’s Most Wanted Thoroughbred Contest, won by former Preakness runner Icabad Crane, showed just how versatile Thoroughbreds are.

Maryland Million rewind: Ribo Bobo
With the 2014 Maryland Million nearly at hand, we revisit last year’s edition, race by race. Today, Ribo Bobo wins the Sprint, his ninth straight win.

Russell Road one of 3 prior winners aimed at WV Breeders Classic
Millionaire and two-time winner Russell Road will seek his third West Virginia Breeders Classic title, but he’ll face two other previous winners on October 18.

Horacio Karamanos hits a three-bagger
Horacio Karamanos rode three winners Wednesday at Laurel Park to move into a tie for third in the track’s jockey standings.