10.20.2018 Venue

[JolyB]

Originally Posted by JolyB

RQ, I have the same question as you. The Equibase Entries show that in Race 3 there are only 7 entries and 1 AE. Makes no sense at all for races on the main track. As Race 8 indicates, the starting gate will accommodate 14. I suppose it could be an error.

Did a bit more research. The conditions of the Maryland Millions races are a bit different than usual. Please read the material between the groups of asterisks, which I have inserted to set them off.

Conditions: A Handicap For Three-Year-Olds and Upward. Weights: Tuesday, October 16, 2018 Starters: Field shall be limited to fourteen (14) starters with preference to high weights on the scale. Horses may be placed on the Also Eligible list.******* If the race does not have six (6) Maryland Million certified horses at entry time, not including cross-entered horses, the race will be opened up to the registered Maryland-breds (not Md-Sired) that were pre-entered. In races with six (6) or more Maryland Million certified at entry time, not including cross-entered horses, registered Maryland-breds (not Md-Sired) that were pre-entered may be entered and placed on the also eligible list. If a race scratches below six (6) horses, the Md-Breds on the also eligible list may draw in.******* Pre-entry Fee: $250 due Wednesday, October 10, 2018 Entry Fee: $750 due Wednesday, October 17, 2018 Starting Fee: $1,000 due Saturday, October 20, 2018 Refunds: Pre-entry fee refundable to excluded horses Distribution of purses: First-55%; second-20%; third-10%; fourth-5%; fifth-3%. In fields with nine or less starters, sixth through last-2%; any monies not distributed shall be divided pro-rata among the first five finishers. In fields with 10 or more starters, sixth through last will divide 9% evenly. Owner and Breeder of winner in designated races will be entitled to a breeding to one of the stallions listed. Terms and conditions apply


I can't determine which horses are Maryland Million certified are which aren't. That may make the difference.