One lucky hunch turned into a maryland lottery payday
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One lucky hunch turned into a Maryland Lottery payday

July 29, 2026
1 min read

A Harford County woman says a feeling to play Racetrax paid off with a five-figure prize.

HARFORD COUNTY, MD — A Harford County woman turned a hunch into a $56,435 Maryland Lottery win after playing Racetrax with the bonus option.

The stay-at-home mother, who used the alias “Racetrax Mom,” claimed her prize Tuesday at Maryland Lottery headquarters alongside her husband.

The winner said she is a casual Racetrax player and decided to place a $1 Superfecta wager with the multiplier bonus option on July 8 using the numbers 4, 6, 9 and 11. Her ticket covered 10 races for a total cost of $48.

“Let me try it. I just had a hunch,” she said.

The following day, she scanned her ticket on her phone and discovered she had won. Because she added the bonus option, her prize was multiplied to $56,435.

“I almost fell over. I couldn’t believe it,” she said.

The winner said she has not decided how she will spend the money, although her husband is encouraging her to buy a minivan.

The winning ticket was purchased at Mimi’s Liquor Station, located at 12010 Rousby Hall Road in Lusby. The Calvert County retailer will receive a $564.35 bonus for selling the winning ticket.


Key Points

  • A Harford County woman won $56,435 playing Maryland Lottery Racetrax.
  • She placed a $48 Superfecta wager with the multiplier bonus option.
  • The winning ticket was sold at Mimi’s Liquor Station in Lusby.
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