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Ten horses were injured and euthanized at Laurel Park over six weeks earlier this year, prompting the state to investigate why the rate of deaths at the racetrack had spiked so dramatically and suddenly.

Maryland Million Day at Laurel Park has 11 races, 106 horses

Rick Dutrow's possible 10-year ban is viewed as a positive by much of the horse racing industry. Many see the major penalties the trainer is facing for rules violations as long overdue.

Horse racing: Rick Dutrow's horses finish 1-2 at General George Handicap. Favorite Yawanna Twist comes through, with This Ones for Phil the runner-up in $200,000 Grade II race at Laurel Park.

Eighttofasttocatch gives the Hefts their first champion. Former Capitals and Bullets owner tastes victory in the Maryland Million Classic

Named after Ovechkin, Eighttofasttocatch a favorite at Maryland Million Classic. 5-year-old has been calmed by the companionship of a pygmy goat