Maryland Million Sprint Handicap Explained

Class:Restricted State-bred Stakes
Horse Race:Maryland Million Sprint Handicap
Location:Laurel Park Racecourse,
Laurel, Maryland,
United States
Inaugurated:1986
Race Type:Thoroughbred – Flat racing
Distance:3/4 miles (6 furlongs)
Surface:Dirt
Track:left-handed
Qualification:Three-year-olds and up
Purse:$100,000

Maryland Million Sprint Handicap 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 Sprint Handicap, 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]

In 1986 the race was called the First National Bank of Maryland Sprint Handicap. In 1987 and 1988 the race was called the Jiffy Lube Sprint Handicap. In 1989 the race was sponsored by the state Department of Tourism and was called the State of Maryland Sprint Handicap. From 1990 to 1993 the race was called the U.S. Air Maryland Sprint Handicap. In 1994–1995 the race was called the B.W.I. Airport Maryland Sprint Handicap. In 2003 the race was called the Susquehanna Bank Maryland Sprint Handicap and in 2007 the race was called the Fasi-Tipton Sprint Handicap. The race currently offers a purse of $100,000.

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 must be nominated to the Maryland Million program.

Records

Most wins:

Speed record:

Most wins by an owner:

Most wins by a jockey:

Most wins by a trainer:

Winners of the Maryland Million Sprint Handicap since 1986

Year
Winner
Age
Jockey
Trainer
Owner
Distance
Time
Purse
2020align=center-Sheldon Russell 6 fur.0:00.00$100,000
2019Taco Supream4Sheldon Russell Damon R. DilodovicoBig Bertha Stable6 fur.1:08.80$100,000
2018Lewisfield5Jevian ToledoJeff C. RuncoLinda Zang6 fur.1:09.08$100,000
2017Blu Moon Ace4Julian PimentelKevin PattersonRobert L. Cole Jr.6 fur.1:09.06$100,000
2016Nicaradalic Rocks3Angel Serpa Kieron MageeT D C B E Stable6 fur.1:09.89$100,000
2015Jack's in the Deck6Forest BoyceRobin L. GrahamJones/Graham6 fur.1:10.74$100,000
2014D C Dancer4Angel Serpa Michael TrombettaTomRus LLC6 fur.1:09.93$100,000
2013Ribo Bobo5Julian PimentelJohn ServisMr. Amore Stable6 fur.1:08.64$100,000
2012Action Andy5Horacio KaramanosC. GarciaRobert Gerczak6 fur.1:10.39$100,000
2011Sloane Ranger 5Horacio KaramanosMartin E. CiresaVicki Schowe 6 fur.1:10.15$100,000
2010Jack On The Rocks5Sheldon RussellGary GulloFunky Munky Stable6 fur.1:09.85$100,000
2009Roaring Lion 5Ramon DomínguezBruce N. LevineRepole Stable 6 fur.1:08.68$100,000
2008Celtic Innis6Craig GibbsTimothy L. KeefeE. Allen Murray Jr.6 fur.1:10.81$150,000
2007Grand Champion4Ramon DomínguezJames A. JerkensSusan & John Moore6 fur.1:10.27$150,000
2006Irontron6Jeremy RoseScott A. LakeTrade Winds Stable6 fur.1:09.54$150,000
2005Saay Mi Name5Chris VanHasselWayne M. BaileyWayne M. Bailey6 fur.1:10.68$150,000
2004My Poker Player4Ryan FogelsongerBruce N. LevineRoddy Valente6 fur.1:10.13$100,000
2003Michael's Pride6Ramon DomínguezHoward WolfendaleEdward E. Turner6 fur.1:24.11$100,000
2002Deer Run3Mario PinoChristpoher GroveWilliam R. Harris6 fur.1:10.47$100,000
2001Jorgie Stover3Michael J. McCarthyJohn V. AlecciP & J Stable6 fur.1:10.47$100,000
2000McKendree4Mark JohnstonScott A. LakeE & G Stables6 fur.1:08.56$100,000
1999Aristotle3Michael J. McCarthyLouis AlbertraniParaneck Stable6 fur.1:09.40$100,000
1998Greenspring Willy3Larry C. ReynoldsRichard E. DutrowPost Time 966 fur.1:10.20$100,000
1997Aberfoyle5Mark JohnstonJohn J. Lenzini Jr.C. Frank Hopkins6 fur.1:10.60$100,000
1996Punch Line6Mario PinoWilliam H. Turner Jr.Althea Richards6 fur.1:09.80$100,000
1995Foxie G4Edgar PradoDale CapuanoPhillip Capuano6 fur.1:09.40$100,000
1994Prenup3José A. SantosMark A. HennigEdward P. Evans6 fur.1:09.00$100,000
1993Military Look3Kent DesormeauxCharles HadryStuart S. Janney, III6 fur.1:09.40$100,000
1992Charlie You Know4Steve D. HamiltonWallace NeilsonJoseph C. Perry6 fur.1:10.60$100,000
1991Smart Alec3Mario PinoRichard W. DelpMrs. W. F. L. Tutle6 fur.1:10.80$100,000
1990Jeweler's Choice5Craig PerretJohn W. Hicks, IIIG. A. Huguely6 fur.1:09.80$100,000
1989Deputy Shaw4José C. FerrerDavid MonaciRon Davis6 fur.1:09.20$100,000
1988King's Nest3Chris McCarronRichard E. Dutrow Sr.Sondra Bender6 fur.1:10.20$100,000
1987Cool Joe5Vincent Bracciale Jr.H. Allen JerkensCountry Roads6 fur.1:11.40$100,000
1986King's Swan6Vincent Bracciale Jr.Richard E. Dutrow Sr.Moshe Asher Stable6 fur.1:11.00$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.