Maryland breds could still have their state bred stakes races and Maryland Million day.I haven't followed racing in Maryland closely for 5 years but there hasn't been a race restricted to Maryland breds for the average maiden or claimer for almost 30 years. The state bred program is geared to allowance horses.
There are plenty of races in Delaware and Charles Town for Md. bred claimers to run in throughout the year when Pimlico and Laurel close.Virginia racing has been littered with Md. bred horses for years.
I feel two shortened meets is worth a try at least for one year.
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