Laurel Park Selections: Maryland Millions, Saturday, October 14

Saturday is a marquee card for Laurel Park in Maryland. Each of the 12 races is a stakes race. The card is collectively known as the Maryland Millions festival.

Full Card Analysis

Laurel Park – Race 1

Post: 11:30 AM ET; $50k Maryland Million Turf Distaff Starter H., 1 1/16 m on turf; Entries: 12

• #11 POUNDING MUSIC (3-1) secures the top selection with races good enough to beat this group. This mare has tactical speed and can sit just off the leaders for a stalk and pounce trip.
• #1 NICOLAR (6-1) is a major player in this race and deserves respect, especially with the combination of Mcmahon and Humphrey. She makes sense on speed figures.
• #4 CHELICHNA (6-1) is another strong contender. She seems to fit well enough in this field, with the potential to make a well-timed run at the leaders.
• #2 DON’T TELL DEREN (8-1) also deserves attention, with the top overall power rating in the group and a strong recent form.

Selections: 11 – 1 – 4 – 2

Laurel Park – Race 2

Post: 12:04 PM ET; $40k Maryland Million Starter H., 7 f on dirt; Entries: 13

• #3 SHADY MUNNI (2-1) takes the top spot. This gelding has tactical speed and can sit just off the leaders for a stalk and pounce trip.
• #11 OXIDE (15-1) is a price horse and shouldn’t be overlooked, especially considering the combination of Gaudet and Humphrey. He will likely be in the first flight of runners and could be in with a chance late.
• #6 CLUBMAN (4-1) also deserves consideration. He seems to fit well enough in this race and shouldn’t have trouble with the distance.
• #5 FREE SQUARE (6-1) may be best suited for exacta and trifecta bets. He goes out for the Gaudet barn and gets Lyapustina in the irons.

Selections: 3 – 11 – 6 – 5

Laurel Park – Race 3

Post: 12:38 PM ET; $125k Maryland Million Ladies S., 1 1/8 m on turf; Entries: 10

• #6 COCONUT CAKE (3-1) is the top choice, looking to be the class of the field with races good enough to beat this group.
• #4 DOWNTOWN KATIE (5-2) is expected to be competitive, with races good enough to challenge this field. She could benefit from the right setup in this race.
• #9 NAVAL EMPIRE (6-1) makes sense on speed figures and should be competitive in this spot.
• #10 LIFELOVENLAUGHTER (4-1) also seems to fit well enough in this race and should not be underestimated.

Selections: 6 – 4 – 9 – 10

Laurel Park – Race 4

Post: 1:12 PM ET; $40k Maryland Million Distaff Starter H., 7 f on dirt; Entries: 15

• #12 TAM CHAR (12-1) is a price horse that gets the top selection. She has to be respected, especially going out for the combination of Gorham and Centeno. This mare could be a dangerous threat to get loose on the front end.
• #10 DULCE KIARA (7-2) appears to be a major player in this race. She shouldn’t have trouble with the distance, and her early pace figures are solid in a race that lacks a ton of front-running speed.
• #6 DIVINE FASHION (4-1) should be competitive. She makes sense on speed figures.
• #3 HOT LOOKIN ROYAL (30-1) is another price horse, and while a fringe contender, she makes sense on speed figures and has proven to handle these conditions in previous starts.

Selections: 12 – 10 – 6 – 3

Laurel Park – Race 5

Post: 1:46 PM ET; $125k Maryland Million Turf S., 1 1/8 m on turf; Entries: 11

• #11 THE ADDISON POUR (3-1) is the top pick and deserves respect, especially with the combination of Russell and Russell. This gelding seems to fit well in this field.
• #8 CRABS N BEER (7-2) is another contender that should be taken seriously. He has races good enough to challenge this group, and his consistent pace figures may work well in a moderately paced race.
• #9 STREET COPPER (4-1) is another contender to consider, as he has similar consistent pace figures that may suit a moderately paced race.
• #7 CANNON’S ROAR (5-1) is not without hope. He runs evenly and may benefit from a very fair pace scenario.

Selections: 11 – 8 – 9 – 7

Laurel Park – Race 6

Post: 2:17 PM ET; $100k Maryland Million Lassie S., 6 f on dirt; Entries: 15

• #1 REMEMBER ME (5-1) looks best here, especially with the combination of Robb and Betancourt. This filly seems to be the class of the field.
• #2 LUCKY COUGAR (12-1) is a price horse and appears to be a major player in this race. She runs evenly and may benefit from a very fair pace scenario.
• #6 SHEILAHS WARCLOUD (3-1) should be competitive. She has shown solid form leading up to this race.
• #15 FOREST FUEL (12-1) is another price horse and shouldn’t be dismissed. She runs evenly and may also benefit from a fair pace scenario.

Selections: 1 – 2 – 6 – 15

Laurel Park – Race 7

Post: 2:54 PM ET; $100k Maryland Million Sprint S., 6 f on dirt; Entries: 10

• #4 TWISTED RIDE (9-5) secures the top selection, being a good bet to hit the board in this type of race. This gelding has been consistently solid in recent starts and should be ready to run a big one here.
• #5 GOING TO THE LEAD (8-1) may be in with a shot in this race, especially with the combination of the Gorham barn and jockey Centeno.
• #8 AL LOVES JOSIE (9-2) may be a fringe contender in this spot, but is a good bet to hit the board.
• #2 SEVEN’S ELEVEN (10-1) is a price horse and is best suited for exacta and trifecta bets, making sense on speed figures.

Selections: 4 – 5 – 8 – 2

Laurel Park – Race 8

Post: 3:28 PM ET; $100k Maryland Million Turf Sprint S., 5 1/2 f on turf; Entries: 16

• #5 WITTY (9-5) is the top pick, looking to be the class of the field. This gelding has solid early pace figures in a race that lacks a ton of front-running speed.
• #9 SKY’S NOT FALLING (2-1) is another contender that should not be underestimated. He makes sense on speed figures and seems to fit well enough in this field.
• #3 CYNERGY’S STAR (8-1) is another horse that could challenge for a win, looking to be the class of the field.
• #7 GRATEFUL BRED (10-1) is a price horse and isn’t without hope, particularly with no trouble expected in the distance.

Selections: 5 – 9 – 3 – 7

Laurel Park – Race 9

Post: 4:03 PM ET; $100k Maryland Million Nursery S., 6 f on dirt; Entries: 14

• #6 KOHLER’S (9-2) looks best here, having shown races good enough to beat this group.
• #13 CALL ME ANDY (8-5) is another major player in this race, and he shouldn’t have trouble with the distance. With solid recent performances, he should be ready to run a big one here.
• #11 FULL PROOF (6-1) is another contender to consider, with the ability to handle these conditions.
• #1 KING’S RIVER (6-1) may be best suited for exacta and trifecta bets, and he may benefit from a hot pace up front.

Selections: 6 – 13 – 11 – 1

Laurel Park – Race 10

Post: 4:38 PM ET; $100k Maryland Million Distaff S., 7 f on dirt; Entries: 13

• #2 LUNA BELLE (5-2) secures the top selection, having solid early pace figures in a race that lacks a ton of front-running speed.
• #10 FILLE D’ESPRIT (2-1) is another major player in this race, with the top overall power rating in the group.
• #11 INTREPID DAYDREAM (3-1) is a strong contender, appearing to fit well enough in this field.
• #5 MALIBU BEAUTY (9-2) should be competitive, fitting well in this race and having races good enough to challenge this group.

Selections: 2 – 10 – 11 – 5

Laurel Park – Race 11

Post: 5:10 PM ET; $150k Maryland Million Classic S., 1 1/8 m on dirt; Entries: 11

• #11 BIG BLUE LINE (8-5) is the top pick, showing races good enough to beat this group. He has proven to handle these conditions in previous starts.
• #2 DOUBLE CROWN (9-5) is another major player in this race, and he has been consistently solid in recent starts. He may have a lot to do in the lane, but could get up with a competitive run.
• #4 OURNATIONONPARADE (3-1) is another strong contender. He has been solid recently and should be ready to run a big one here.
• #1 MARKET MAVEN (4-1) should be competitive and makes sense on speed figures. This gelding has the top overall power rating in the group.

Selections: 11 – 2 – 4 – 1

Laurel Park – Race 12

Post: 5:40 PM ET; $50k Maryland Million Turf Starter H., 1 1/16 m on turf; Entries: 16

• #9 NICK PAPAGIORGIO (7-2) is the top choice, projected to sit mid-pack and come with one run. This gelding has to be respected going out for the combination of Kulp and Rodriguez.
• #3 BRILLIANT CHASE (5-2) is another strong contender, with races good enough to beat this group. He looks to be the class of the field.
• #15 JACKIE A (20-1) is a price horse and shouldn’t be overlooked, fitting well enough in this race and having races good enough to challenge this group.
• #7 BONDED (8-1) is another contender that could be best suited for exacta and trifecta bets. He should be sitting in the second tier of runners and looking to make one well-timed run at the leaders.

Selections: 9 – 3 – 15 – 7

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