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Brittany Russell, in only her fourth full season, emerged as the first woman to lead Maryland’s year-end trainer standings with 118 wins between Laurel Park and Pimlico. Claudio Gonzalez had maintained a grip on that title since 2017.
Russell ranked 11th nationally with 177 victories overall and 16th with $7,996,867 in earnings.
Jockey Sheldon Russell said of his wife’s soaring fortunes, “She’s not only training horses and going there when they run, but we’re growing two kids as well. No one works harder. She deserves all of the success she’s having.” Their children are Edy, 4, and Rye, 2.