Larry Murray: Maryland racing’s Renaissance man
Sondra and Howard Bender’s private trainer not only manages their highly successful racing stable—he directs the farm operation that produces the runners.
Story by Lucy Acton. Page 22

Do race horse medications cause problems in the breeding shed?
Breeders and veterinarians are wary about long-term effects from commonly used substances.
Story by Michele MacDonald. Page 30

Figures fall at June sale
Sixty-eight horses sold for a total of $707,700 at the Fasig-Tipton Midlantic auction of 2-year-olds and horses of racing age on June 27 at Timonium.
Page 36  

NEWSMAKER
Anna (Rosie) Napravnik:
Region’s new apprentice jockey star.
Story by Sean Clancy. Page 72

MARYLAND MILLION PREVIEW GUIDE
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Lead story
Larry Murray: Maryland racing’s Renaissance man

Murray is responsible for all aspects of Sondra and Howard Bender’s perennially successful breeding and racing operations....(more)
Story by Lucy Acton. Photographs by Barrie B. Reightler