Maryland Million Lassie Explained

Class:Restricted State-bred Stakes
Horse Race:Maryland Million Lassie
Location:Laurel Park Racecourse,
Laurel, Maryland,
United States
Inaugurated:1986
Race Type:Thoroughbred - Flat racing
Distance:(7 furlongs)
Surface:Dirt
Track:left-handed
Qualification:Two-year-old fillies
Purse:$101,000 (2009)

Maryland Million Lassie is an American Thoroughbred horse race held annually in October since 1986 primarily at Laurel Park Racecourse in Laurel, Maryland or at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore. To be eligible for the Maryland Million Nursery, a horse must be sired by a stallion who stands in Maryland. Due to that restriction the race is classified as a non-graded or "listed" stakes race and is not eligible for grading by the American Graded Stakes Committee.

The race is part of Maryland Million Day, a 12-race program held in mid October that was the creation of renowned television sports journalist Jim McKay. The "Maryland Million" is the first State-Bred showcase event ever created. Since 1986, 27 other events in 20 states have imitated the showcase and its structure.[1]

At its inception in 1986 the race was run at one mile. In 1987 and 1989 through 1992, 2001, 2002, and 2004 the race was run at 6 furlongs. In addition to the prize money, the winning owner receives a Maryland Million Waterford Crystal bowl.

In its 30th running in 2015, the race was restricted to those horses who were sired by a stallion who stands in the state of Maryland. Both the entrant horse and their stallion had to be nominated to the Maryland Million program.

Records

Speed record:

Most wins by an owner:

Most wins by a jockey:

Most wins by a trainer:

Winners

Yr
Winner
Age
Jockey
Trainer
Owner
Dist.
Time
Purse
202026 fur.0:00.00$100,000
2019Hello Beautiful2Sheldon RussellBrittany RussellMadaket Stables6 fur.1:10.33$100,000
2018My Star Potential2Jomar TorresClaudio A. GonzalezEuro Stable6 fur.1:11.73$100,000
2017Limited View2Edgar PradoJohn Salzman, Jr.John Salzman, Jr.6 fur.1:12.15$100,000
2016Item2Tyler ConnerRodrigo Madrigal, Sr.Tom Coulter6 fur.1:12.45$100,000
2015Lexington Street2Jevian ToledoGary CapuanoMarathon Farms6 fur.1:11.13$100,000
2014My Magician2Julian PimentelMichael J. TrombettaR. Larry Johnson6 fur.1:12.11$100,000
2013Jonesin for Jerry2Abel Castellano, Jr.Jerry RobbHidden Hill Farm6 fur.1:11.04$100,000
2012Classy Coco 2Matthew Rispoli T. Bernard HoughtonMichael R. Cox6 fur.1:13.34$100,000
2011Bluegrass Atatude 2Jorge F. ChavezJohn E. Salzman Jr.All the Above Racing 6 fur.1:12.45$100,000
2010Doing Great2Julian PimentelMichael J. TrombettaR. Larry Johnson7 fur.1:12.06$100,000
2009Lil Liara2Carlos Marquez Jr.Cathal LynchSmith & Kokomo Stable 7 fur.1:11.82$100,000
2008Miss Charm City 2H. A. KaramanosCarlos A. GarciaJames Glenn7 fur.1:26.11$150,000
2007Love for Not2Stewart ElliottKevin G. SleeterGolden Dome Stables7 fur.1:26.11$125,000
2006Spectacular Malibu2Julian PimentelMichael J. TrombettaCountry Life Farm7 fur.1:25.30$125,000
2005Smart and Fancy2Ramon A. DominguezAnthony W. DutrowWin and Place Stable7 fur.1:25.98$100,000
2004Hear Us Roar2L. GarciaFrancis P. CampitelliRosalee C. Davidson6 fur.1:11.61$100,000
2003Richetta2Ramon A. DominguezRobin L. GrahamElk Manor Farm7 fur.1:24.33$100,000
2002Object of Virtue2Craig PerretGregory D. FoleyLeslie D. Linkenhoker6 fur.1:13.72$100,000
2001Night Breeze2Ramon A. DominguezH. Graham MotionLazy Lane Farms, Inc.6 fur.1:11.85$100,000
2000Your Out2Ramon A. DominguezH. Graham MotionEugene F. Ford7 fur.1:24.11$100,000
1999Gin Talking2Mark T. JohnstonHamilton A. SmiyhSkeedattle Associates7 fur.1:24.80$100,000
1998Perfect Challenge2C. Omar ClingerLinda Albert3-B Stables7 fur.1:26.20$100,000
1997Maragold Princess2Edgar S. PradoTodd A. PletcherMichael Cascio7 fur.1:26.80$100,000
1996Lovely Tasha2Rick WilsonBenjamin W. Perkins Jr.New Farm & M.Boskin7 fur.1:24.80$100,000
1995Mystic Rhythms2Joe BravoJohn F. DowdJust for Fun Stable7 fur.1:24.40$100,000
1994Prospector's Fuel2Mario PinoWilliam DonovanColossal Stable7 fur.1:23.80$100,000
1993Lady Beaumont2F. CastilloRonald AlfanoMrs. J. W. Y. Martin, Jr. 7 fur.1:25.20$100,000
1992Carnirainbow2Greg W. HuttonJerry RobbHal C. B. Clagett6 fur.1:12.60$100,000
1991Missy White Oak2Julie KroneCharles J. HadryMeeting House Farm6 fur.1:12.60$100,000
1990Ameri Allen2A. DelgadoJerry RobbHal C. B. Clagett6 fur.1:13.40$100,000
1989She's a Champ2Mike LuzziHarold A. AllenSearch's Haven6 fur.1:11.80$100,000
1988Ms. Gold Pole2Julie KroneJohn H. ForbesR. J. Trancone7 fur.1:24.00$100,000
1987Thirty Eight Go Go2Chris McCarronKing T. LeatherburyK. T. Leatherbury, Inc.6 fur.1:12.60$100,000
1986Smart Halo2Don SeymourJames E. DaySam-Son Farm1 mile1:39.60$100,000

See also

References

Notes and References

  1. Maryland Million 2008, October 4, Laurel Park, Official Souvenir Guide for 23rd Running, page 4 and 5.