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Maryland Million Turf Starter Handicap Betting Preview

October 14, 2023



The 12th and last race of the day at Laurel Park in Laurel, Maryland is the 2023 Maryland Million Turf Starter Handicap, which spans a 1 1/16-mile distance. It is set to kick off at 5:40 PM ET, featuring 16 impressive horses vying for a slice of the purse of $50,000.


  • Date / Track: 10/14/2023 Laurel Park

  • Post Time: 5:40 PM ET

  • Distance: 1 ? miles

  • Purse: $50,000

Maryland Million Turf Starter Handicap Betting Preview

The Maryland Million Turf Starter Handicap will feature three-year-old and up geldings that have started claiming for a price of $16,000 or less since last October. Plenty of contenders on the board have quality experience, but everyone is looking fairly similar on paper.

Horses with Best Chance to Win

Plenty of options will be on display for the 2023 Maryland Million Turf Starter Handicap. With an enormous variety of horses to select through, you can expand your betting horizons for exacta or trifecta bets if you want to dabble in those areas.

Nick Papagiorgio 9-5

Nick Papagiorgio does not have a win yet this year, but that is not stopping him from potentially claiming one here. He has two second place finishes and a third place finish out of six events so far. For career stats, he boasts 46 events with 10 wins, nine runner-ups, and seven third place finishes.

Sorolla 10-1

Sorolla has had compelling performances lately that could churn out another top three finish. He has one win and a runner-up in four events this year. This is already looking better than his debut year, as he now has a total of two wins and a runner-up in 10 events. Look for him to potentially make an impact.

Odds, Series Trends and Free Pick

MyBookie offers the latest odds for the 2023 Maryland Million Turf Starter Handicap's final race of the day, showcasing a thrilling roster of 16 horses bound to capture your attention. Within this group of contenders, a multitude of betting strategies can be explored.


  • Remembering Wilbur: 12-1

  • Pride of Payton: 30-1

  • Brilliant Chase: 5-2

  • Sorolla: 10-1

  • The Last Scip: 10-1

  • Boffo Kid: 15-1

  • Bounded: 8-1

  • Jackson Man: 30-1

  • Nick Papagiorgio: 7-2

  • Sigmund: 15-1

  • Run Rocky Run: 50-1

  • Mint Game: 12-1

  • Seville Row: 20-1

  • Imagine It All: 10-1

  • Jackie A: 20-1

  • Lookin for Justice: 20-1

Brilliant Chase 5-2

Brilliant Chase has been great this year and is still aiming for more success. He has two wins, a runner-up, and three third place finishes out of seven events on the year.

Jockey Jamie Rodriguez takes the reins and Jamie Ness has done an excellent job at training. Looking at his career totals, he has six wins, seven runner-ups, and eight third-place finishes.

Spooky Express Pick: Take Brilliant Chase at 5-2 to Win



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