Soggy weather deterred neither the entrants nor the audience at the 72nd AnnualMaryland Horse Breeders Association Yearling Show.
With more than 100 yearlings entered, and only a few scratches, the event went off as scheduled in the open-air forum at Timonium Fairgrounds on Sunday.
This show presents each year?s most promising crop of Maryland Thoroughbred yearlings.
Many Maryland mainstays in the sport were represented, such as Hal Clagett and Roedown Farm, Dark Hollow Farm, Michael Harrison, Country Life and Merryland Farm, Maryland Stallion Station and Bonita Farm.
Some of Maryland?s best yearlings were shown in hand under some of the worst weather, and they showed their lineage by handling it all with aplomb.
Starting in midmorning, there were six classes, including a championship class.
The championship class was won by Louis Quatorze, an up-and-coming powerhouse.
Not for Love, at stud at Northview Stallion Station, placed first. He needs to be the leading sire three times to have the honor of taking the trophy home.
Entrants were shown in a ring, with leading trainer, Tim Ritchey, as judge. Based in Elkton, Ritchey is best known for Afleet Alex?s memorable runs at the Preakness and Belmont Stakes in 2005.
Liz Scott, mother of childhood cancer victim Alex Scott, had an Alex?s Lemonade Stand set up offering photos, caps, their story, and, of course, lemonade. Carrying on in her daughter?s name, the organization?s slogan is “Fighting childhood cancer, one cup at a time.” Last year alone, Alex?s Lemonade Stand raised $4 million.
