THE WINNER

Long shot Evil Storm rallied to win the $300,000 Classic, the feature race on Maryland Million Day at Laurel Park yesterday. Jockey Jeremy Rose guided Evil Storm to victory in 1:58.19 over 1 3/16 miles. Favorite Five Steps was three lengths back, Diamond David finished third and defending champion Due fourth. The 12-race card drew a record crowd of 26,788.

THE PAYOUTS

Horse Win Place Show

Evil Storm $25.20 $9.00 $6.20

Five Steps $3.40 $2.60

Diamond David $10.40

MORE COVERAGE

Notebook, results. PG 8D