"Maryland's Horse" successfully defends his crown in the $150,000 Maryland Million Classic Stakes for 3-year-olds and up at 1 1/8 miles, delighting a large crowd that came to cheer and bet on the popular 4-year-old gelding Oct. 24 at Laurel Park.
Hymn put forth what his conditioner deemed a career-best move, drilling 4 furlongs in :46 3/5 Oct. 24 to lead a packed slate of Breeders' Cup breezers on the day at both Keeneland and Churchill Downs.