"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.
Steve Asmussen led the field with 12 winners for his fourth leading trainer title. Among owners, Seth Klarman's Klaravich Stables and Joel Politi tied with three wins each.
L and N Racing and Chester Broman Sr.'s Iron Dome won a dramatic renewal of the $250,000 Empire Classic on the Oct. 24 Empire Showcase Day card at Belmont Park.