The total handle for Saturday's Jim McKay Maryland Million Day at Laurel Park was $5,704 million, a 30.3% increase from last year and the largest MD Million Day handle since 2007.
Hall of Fame rider Edgar Prado became the winningest jockey in Maryland Million history with his victory aboard Saratoga Bob (Friesan Fire) in the $150,000 Maryland Million Classic, which was his 18th Maryland Million score. Other Maryland Million Day highlights include Crabcakes (Great Notion) successful title defense in the Million Distaff and My Sistersledge (Etched)'s repeat victory in the Million Ladies S.
“We couldn't have asked for a better day,” said Sal Sinatra, President and General Manager of the Maryland Jockey Club. “The weather was great, the racing was great, and field size was up. We want to thank all the fans and the Maryland breeders and owners and the horsemen for supporting such a great day. It was also great to see so many people enjoying the Clubhouse Festival throughout the day and evening, our new sportsbook, and all the renovations taking place at Laurel Park that are being led by The Stronach Group and Belinda Stronach.”
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