Maryland Sprint Stakes Explained

Class:Grade III
Horse Race:Maryland Sprint Stakes
Location:Pimlico Race Course,
Baltimore, Maryland, United States
Inaugurated:1987 (as Maryland Budweiser Breeders' Cup Handicap)
Race Type:Thoroughbred - Flat racing
Distance:6 furlong sprint
Surface:Dirt
Track:left-handed
Qualification:Three-years-old and older
Weight:Base weights with allowances:
4-year-olds and up: 126 lbs.
3-year-olds: 120 lbs.
Purse:$150,000 (since 2013)

The Maryland Sprint Stakes is a Grade III American Thoroughbred horse race for three-year-olds and older over a distance of six furlongs run annually in mid May on Preakness Stakes day at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, Maryland.

History

The inaugural running of the event was on 13 June 1987 as the Maryland Budweiser Breeders' Cup Handicap at Laurel Park Racecourse over a distance of seven furlongs. Between 1987 and 2006, the Breeders' Cup sponsored the event while Budweiser sponsored the event from 1987 to 1995 which reflected in the name of the event.[1]

Since its second running, the race has been run on the Preakness Stakes undercard at Pimlico racetrack over a distance of six furlongs.[2]

The race was first awarded graded status by the American Graded Stakes Committee of the Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association in 1994.[3]

The event was changed to the Maryland Sprint Stakes in 2017 when the conditions of the race were modified to be stakes with allowance weight conditions.[1]

The event was the lead off leg of the Mid Atlantic Thoroughbred Championships Sprint Dirt Division or MATCh Races, a series of five races in five separate thoroughbred divisions run throughout four Mid-Atlantic States.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States the Preakness Carnival was moved to October and the event was not scheduled.[4]

Records

Speed record:

Margins:

Most wins:

Most wins by a jockey:

Most wins by a trainer:

Most wins by an owner:

Winners

YearWinnerAgeJockeyTrainerOwnerDistanceTimePurseGradeRef
At Pimlico  - Maryland Sprint Stakes
align=center 2022Jaxon Traveleralign=center 4Joel RosarioSteven M. AsmussenWest Point Thoroughbreds & Marvin Delfineralign=center 6 furlongsalign=center 1:09.70align=center $150,000align=center III[5]
align=center 2021Special Reserve align=center 5Irad Ortiz Jr.Michael J. MakerParadise Farms & David Staudacheralign=center 6 furlongsalign=center 1:08.91align=center $142,500align=center III[6]
2020Race not held
align=center 2019New York Centralalign=center 4Ricardo Santana Jr.Steven M. AsmussenWinstar Farm, China Horse Club & SF Racingalign=center 6 furlongsalign=center 1:08.74align=center $150,000align=center III[7]
align=center 2018Switzerlandalign=center 4Ricardo Santana Jr.Steven M. AsmussenWoodford Racingalign=center 6 furlongsalign=center 1:09.43align=center $150,000align=center III[8]
align=center 2017Whitmorealign=center 4Ricardo Santana Jr.Ron MoquettRobert V. LaPenta, Southern Springs Stables & Head of Plains Partnersalign=center 6 furlongsalign=center 1:09.90align=center $150,000align=center III[9]
Maryland Sprint Handicap
align=center 2016Always Sunshinealign=center 4Frankie PenningtonEdward T. AllardStonehedge align=center 6 furlongsalign=center 1:10.49align=center $150,000align=center III[10]
align=center 2015Sandbaralign=center 4Joel RosarioJoe SharpKenneth and Sarah Ramseyalign=center 6 furlongsalign=center 1:09.81align=center $150,000align=center III[11]
align=center 2014Happy My Wayalign=center 4Joe BravoJoe OrsenoSagamore Farm & Mel Paikoffalign=center 6 furlongsalign=center 1:09.21align=center $150,000align=center III[12]
align=center 2013Sage Valleyalign=center 4John R. VelazquezRudy R. RodriguezMichael Dubbalign=center 6 furlongsalign=center 1:10.51align=center $150,000align=center III[13]
align=center 2012align=center 6Corey NakataniD. Wayne LukasWestrock Stables & Barry Butzowalign=center 6 furlongsalign=center 1:10.48align=center $100,000align=center III[14]
align=center 2011Ventanaalign=center 5Martin GarciaBob BaffertKarl Watson, Michael E. Pegram & Paul Weitman align=center 6 furlongsalign=center 1:09.88align=center $100,000align=center III[15]
align=center 2010Taqarubalign=center 4Eibar CoaKiaran P. McLaughlinShadwell Stablealign=center 6 furlongsalign=center 1:10.02align=center $100,000align=center III[16]
align=center 2009Ravaloalign=center 5John R. VelazquezDonald H. BarrLindy M. Reddingalign=center 6 furlongsalign=center 1:09.95align=center $100,000align=center III[17]
align=center 2008Starforadayalign=center 5Edgar S. PradoGary C. ContessaWinning Move Stablealign=center 6 furlongsalign=center 1:09.80align=center $100,000align=center III[18]
align=center 2007Diabolicalalign=center 4Mario G. PinoSteve KlesarisJeff Puglisi & Steve Klesarisalign=center 6 furlongsalign=center 1:09.16align=center $198,500 align=center III[19]
Maryland Breeders' Cup Sprint Handicap
align=center 2006Friendly Islandalign=center 5Garrett K. GomezTodd A. PletcherAnstu Stablealign=center 6 furlongsalign=center 1:09.94align=center $190,000align=center III[20]
Maryland Breeders' Cup Handicap
align=center 2005Willy o'the Valleyalign=center 4Edgar S. PradoRichard E. Dutrow Jr.align=center 6 furlongsalign=center 1:09.95align=center $189,000align=center III[21]
align=center 2004Gators N Bearsalign=center 4Charles C. LopezLeo S. Nechamkin IILeo S. Nechamkin IIalign=center 6 furlongsalign=center 1:10.84align=center $186,000align=center III[22]
align=center 2003§ Pioneer Boyalign=center 5Jeremy RoseJohn J. RobbMichael J. Gillalign=center 6 furlongsalign=center 1:10.35align=center $200,000align=center III[23]
align=center 2002Snow Ridgealign=center 4Mike E. SmithD. Wayne LukasOverbrook Farmalign=center 6 furlongsalign=center 1:10.06align=center $200,000align=center III[24]
align=center 2001Disco Ricoalign=center 4Harry VegaValora A. TestermanAlfred DiRicoalign=center 6 furlongsalign=center 1:10.40align=center $200,000align=center III[25]
align=center 2000Dr. Maxalign=center 4Shane SellersGloria M. WenderothMartin B. Bernstein & Rufus Freemanalign=center 6 furlongsalign=center 1:10.91align=center $137,000align=center III[26]
align=center 1999Yes It's Truealign=center 3Jerry D. BaileyD. Wayne LukasPadua Stablealign=center 6 furlongsalign=center 1:09.20align=center $194,000align=center III[27]
align=center 1998Richter Scalealign=center 4Jerry D. BaileyWilliam I. MottNancy R. and Richard S. Kasteralign=center 6 furlongsalign=center 1:09.45align=center $200,000align=center III[28]
align=center 1997Cat Be Nimblealign=center 5Joseph RoccoTimothy F. RitcheyCandy Stablealign=center 6 furlongsalign=center 1:10.12align=center $209,600align=center III[29]
align=center 1996§ Forest Wildcatalign=center 5Joe BravoBen W. Perkins Sr.New Farmalign=center 6 furlongsalign=center 1:09.07align=center $216,200align=center III[30]
Maryland Budweiser Breeders' Cup Handicap
align=center 1995Commanche Trailalign=center 4Mike E. SmithD. Wayne LukasOverbrook Farmalign=center 6 furlongsalign=center 1:09.35align=center $154,750align=center III[31]
align=center 1994Secret Oddsalign=center 4Edgar S. PradoLawrence E. MurraySondra D. Benderalign=center 6 furlongsalign=center 1:10.38align=center $156,025align=center III[32]
align=center 1993Senor Speedyalign=center 6Jerry D. BaileyAlfredo CallejasRobert Perezalign=center 6 furlongsalign=center 1:09.69align=center $155,650align=center Listed [33]
align=center 1992Potentialityalign=center 6Pat DayRobert E. HolthusDan Jones & Halford E. Sutton align=center 6 furlongsalign=center 1:10.25align=center $155,500align=center Listed [34]
align=center 1991Jeweler's Choicealign=center 6Chris McCarronJohn W. Hicks IIIFourbros Stablealign=center 6 furlongsalign=center 1:10.38align=center $154,350align=center Listed [35]
align=center 1990Norquestoralign=center 4Craig PerretSonny HineScott C. Savinalign=center 6 furlongsalign=center 1:09.40align=center $155,900align=center [36]
align=center 1989King's Nestalign=center 5Joseph RoccoLawrence E. MurraySondra D. Bender align=center 6 furlongsalign=center 1:09.60align=center $127,650align=center [37]
align=center 1988Fire Plugalign=center 5Eddie GaudetArthur I. Appletonalign=center 6 furlongsalign=center 1:10.60align=center $84,800align=center [38]
At Laurel Park
align=center 1987Purple Mountainalign=center 5Eliezer Ortiz Jr.Jacques D. Wimpfheimeralign=center 7 furlongsalign=center 1:24.40align=center $144,000align=center [39]
Notes:
§ Ran as an entry

See also

External sites

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Maryland Sprint Stakes (Gr. 3) . Equibase . 2021 . 3 May 2021.
  2. 2007 Maryland Jockey Club Media Guide, page 55 on March 3, 2007.
  3. Web site: MARYLAND SPRINT HANDICAP - MULTIPLE TRACKS. 2021 . 3 May 2021 . Thoroughbred Database .
  4. Web site: King . Byron . Preakness Stakes Set for Oct. 3 at Pimlico Race Course . BloodHorse . 3 May 2021 . 16 May 2020.
  5. Web site: 2022 Maryland Sprint Stakes Grade 3 - (race 4) . Equibase . 21 May 2022 . 22 May 2022.
  6. Web site: 2021 Maryland Sprint Match Series Stakes Grade 3 - (race 11) . Equibase . 15 May 2021 . 15 May 2021.
  7. Web site: 2019 Maryland Sprint Stakes Grade 3 - (race 6) . Equibase . 18 May 2019 . 1 May 2021.
  8. Web site: 2018 Maryland Sprint Stakes Grade 3 - (race 10) . Equibase . 19 May 2018 . 1 May 2021.
  9. Web site: 2017 Maryland Sprint Stakes Grade 3 - (race 9) . Equibase . 20 May 2017 . 1 May 2021.
  10. Web site: 2016 Maryland Sprint Handicap Grade 3 - (race 5) . Equibase . 21 May 2016 . 1 May 2021.
  11. Web site: 2015 Maryland Sprint Handicap Grade 3 - (race 5) . Equibase . 16 May 2015 . 1 May 2021.
  12. Web site: 2014 Maryland Sprint Handicap Grade 3 - (race 5) . Equibase . 17 May 2014 . 1 May 2021.
  13. Web site: 2013 Maryland Sprint Handicap Grade 3 - (race 10) . Equibase . 18 May 2013 . 1 May 2021.
  14. Web site: 2012 Maryland Sprint Handicap Grade 3 - (race 8) . Equibase . 19 May 2012 . 1 May 2021.
  15. Web site: 2011 Maryland Sprint Handicap Grade 3 - (race 8) . Equibase . 21 May 2011 . 1 May 2021.
  16. Web site: 2010 Maryland Sprint Handicap Grade 3 - (race 10) . Equibase . 15 May 2010 . 1 May 2021.
  17. Web site: 2009 Maryland Sprint Handicap Grade 3 - (race 10) . Equibase . 16 May 2009 . 1 May 2021.
  18. Web site: 2008 Maryland Sprint Handicap Grade 3 - (race 3) . Equibase . 17 May 2008 . 1 May 2021.
  19. Web site: 2007 Emirates Airline Maryland Sprint Handicap Grade 3 - (race 8) . Equibase . 19 May 2007 . 1 May 2021.
  20. Web site: 2006 Maryland Breeders' Cup Sprint Handicap Grade 3 - (race 9) . Equibase . 20 May 2006 . 1 May 2021.
  21. Web site: 2005 Maryland Breeders' Cup Handicap Grade 3 - (race 8) . Equibase . 21 May 2005 . 1 May 2021.
  22. Web site: 2004 Maryland Breeders' Cup Handicap Grade 3 - (race 11) . Equibase . 15 May 2004 . 1 May 2021.
  23. Web site: 2003 Maryland Breeders' Cup Handicap Grade 3 - (race 4) . Equibase . 17 May 2003 . 1 May 2021.
  24. Web site: 2002 Maryland Breeders' Cup Handicap Grade 3 - (race 8) . Equibase . 18 May 2002 . 1 May 2021.
  25. Web site: 2001 Maryland Breeders' Cup Handicap Grade 3 - (race 10) . Equibase . 19 May 2001 . 1 May 2021.
  26. Web site: 2000 Maryland Breeders' Cup Handicap Grade 3 - (race 9) . Equibase . 20 May 2000 . 1 May 2021.
  27. Web site: 1999 Maryland Breeders' Cup Handicap Grade 3 - (race 7) . Equibase . 15 May 1999 . 1 May 2021.
  28. Web site: 1998 Maryland Breeders' Cup Handicap Grade 3 - (race 3) . Equibase . 16 May 1998 . 1 May 2021.
  29. Web site: 1997 Maryland Breeders' Cup Handicap Grade 3 - (race 6) . Equibase . 17 May 1997 . 1 May 2021.
  30. Web site: 1996 Maryland Breeders' Cup Handicap Grade 3 - (race 8) . Equibase . 18 May 1996 . 1 May 2021.
  31. Web site: 1995 Maryland Budweiser Breeders' Cup Handicap Grade 3 - (race 8) . Equibase . 20 May 1995 . 1 May 2021.
  32. Web site: 1994 Maryland Budweiser Breeders' Cup Handicap Grade 3 - (race 8) . Equibase . 21 May 1994 . 1 May 2021.
  33. Web site: 1993 Maryland Budweiser Breeders' Cup Handicap Listed - (race 8) . Equibase . 15 May 1993 . 1 May 2021.
  34. Web site: 1992 Maryland Budweiser Breeders' Cup Handicap Listed - (race 5) . Equibase . 16 May 1992 . 1 May 2021.
  35. Web site: 1991 Maryland Budweiser Breeders' Cup Handicap Listed - (race 8) . Equibase . 18 May 1991 . 1 May 2021.
  36. Web site: Breeders' Cup win keep Perret hot – (race 8: held 19 May 1990) . Marty . McGee . . 60 . 20 May 1990 . 1 May 2021.
  37. Web site: After King's Nest's win, Play the King put down – (race 8: held 20 May 1989) . Marty . McGee . . 34 . 21 May 1989 . 1 May 2021.
  38. Web site: Fire Plug rallies to win Budweiser Cup – (race 8: held 20 May 1988) . Dale . Austin . . 42 . 21 May 1988 . 1 May 2021.
  39. Web site: Purple Mountain wins Laurel feature – (race 8: held 13 June 1987) . Dale . Austin . . 42 . 14 June 1987 . 1 May 2021.

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