Maryland Million Ladies
The Maryland Million Ladies 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 Ladies, a 3 year-old filly 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.
| Restricted State-bred Stakes race | |
| Location | Laurel Park Racecourse, Laurel, Maryland,  United States  |
|---|---|
| Inaugurated | 1986 |
| Race type | Thoroughbred - Flat racing |
| Website | Marylandthoroughbred.com |
| Race information | |
| Distance | 1 1⁄8 miles (9 furlongs) |
| Surface | Turf |
| Track | Left-handed |
| Qualification | Three-year-olds & up fillies & mares |
| Purse | $125,000 |
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 imitaded the showcase and its structure.[1]
At its inception in 1986 through 1990 the Maryland Million Ladies was run at one and 1/16 mile on turf. The race was run on the main track on dirt in 1992 and 1995. From 1991 to present (with the above exceptions) the race has been run at 1 1⁄8 miles on the turf.
In its 30th running in 2015, the race is 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.
The race itself has had many titles since 1986 due in large part to the aggressive marketing efforts of Maryland Million Limited, the series corporate founder. In its inaugural year (1986) the race was called the "Eskimo Pie Maryland Ladies." From 1987 through 1992 the race was known as the "First National Bank of Maryland Ladies." In 1993 the race was called the "BWI Airport Maryland Ladies" and in 1994-1995 the "USAir Maryland Ladies." From 1997 through 1999 the race was known as the "Carrollton Bank Maryland Ladies and from 2000-2001 it was called the "Kameen Laser Eye Associates Maryland Ladies." In 2004 the race was called the "Susquehanna Bank Maryland Ladies."
Records
Most wins horse:
- 3 - Mz. Zill Bear (1993, 1994, 1995)
- 3 - Countus In (1989, 1990, 1991)
Speed record:
- 9 furlongs: 1:46.86 - Hail Hillary (2003)
- 8.5 furlongs: 1:42 1/5 - Countus In (1989)
Most wins by an owner:
- 3 - Mea Culpa Stables
- 3 - Charles G. Middleton III
Most wins by a jockey:
- 3 - Julie Krone
- 3 - Jeremy Rose
Most wins by a trainer:
- 4 - Dale Capuano (2000, 2001, 2013, 2015)
- 3 - Ronald Cartwrigh] (1993, 1994, 1995)
- 3 - Steven M. Rieser (1989, 1990, 1991)
Winners of the Maryland Million Ladies since 1986
| Year |
Winner |
Age |
Jockey |
Trainer |
Owner |
Dist. (miles) |
Time |
Purse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | - | 1-1/8 | 0:00.00 | $125,000 | ||||
| 2019 | Zonda | 3 | Victor Carrasco | James Lawrence | Matthew Schera | 1-1/8 | 1:50.46 | $125,000 |
| 2018 | My Sistersledge | 3 | Julian Pimentel | Michael Trombetta | John & Cheryl Banner | 1-1/8 | 1:55.74 | $125,000 |
| 2017 | My Sistersledge | 3 | Julian Pimentel | Michael Trombetta | John & Cheryl Banner | 1-1/8 | 1:49.92 | $125,000 |
| 2016 | Devilish Love | 6 | Alex Cintron | Anthony W. Dutrow | Briardale Stable | 1-1/8 | 1:47.69 | $125,000 |
| 2015 | Monster Sleeping | 6 | Sheldon Russell | Dale Capuano | Charles J. Reed | 1-1/8 | 1:51.39 | $125,000 |
| 2014 | Bear Access | 4 | Horacio Karamanos | Lawrence E. Murray | Howard Bender | 1-1/8 | 1:54.83 | $125,000 |
| 2013 | Monster Sleeping | 4 | Jose Garcia | Dale Capuano | Reed J. Charles | 1-1/8 | 1:53.54 | $127,500 |
| 2012 | Pagan Priestess | 4 | Mike Luzzi | W. Robert Bailes | Bobby Sowder | 1-1/8 | 1:49.40 | $100,000 |
| 2011 | Love's Blush | 5 | Jeremy Rose | Rodney Jenkins | Richard L. Golden | 1-1/8 | 1:55.03 | $100,000 |
| 2010 | My Sweet Nenana | 4 | Christopher Ho | Daniel T. O'Ryan | Daniel T. O'Ryan | 1-1/8 | 1:54.67 | $100,000 |
| 2009 | Talkin About Love | 4 | Carlos H. Marquez | Kevin G. Sleeter | Kevin G. Sleeter | 1-1/8 | 1:47.85 | $150,000 |
| 2008 | Miss Lombardi | 6 | Jeremy Rose | H. Graham Motion | Linda & Rob Newton | 1-1/8 | 1:49.52 | $200,000 |
| 2007 | Maddy's Heart | 3 | Ramon Dominguez | Timothy A. Hills | Dennis J. Federico | 1-1/8 | 1:47.26 | $200,000 |
| 2006 | Debbie Sue | 5 | Jeremy Rose | Hamilton A. Smith | Fred A. Green, Jr. | 1-1/8 | 1:47.63 | $150,000 |
| 2005 | Surf Lite | 4 | Rodney Soodeen | Flint W. Stites | Country Life Farm | 1-1/8 | 1:51.95 | $150,000 |
| 2004 | Hail Hillary | 4 | Mario Pino | David C. Kassen | Larry Slavin | 1-1/8 | 1:51.09 | $100,000 |
| 2003 | Hail Hillary | 3 | Abe Castellano, Jr. | David C. Kassen | Larry Slavin | 1-1/8 | 1:46.86 | $100,000 |
| 2002 | Shopping for Love | 5 | Richard Migliore | Kenneth A. Nesky | Dennis D'Arcangelo | 1-1/8 | 1:48.61 | $100,000 |
| 2001 | Stal Quest | 3 | Travis Dunkelberger | Dale Capuano | Costas N. Triantafilos | 1-1/8 | 1:48.40 | $100,000 |
| 2000 | Caveat's Shot | 5 | Mark T. Johnston | Dale Capuano | Ben Dover Stable | 1-1/8 | 1:47.90 | $100,000 |
| 1999 | Vaguely Rich | 4 | Mario Pino | Robin L. Graham | Frank P. Wright | 1-1/8 | 1:54.80 | $100,000 |
| 1998 | Lonesome Sound | 6 | Mario Verge | H. Graham Motion | Sandy Bayou Stables | 1-1/8 | 1:52.20 | $100,000 |
| 1997 | Only Ali | 5 | Carlos H. Marquez, Jr. | Barclay Tagg | Yardley Manfuso | 1-1/8 | 1:59.20 | $100,000 |
| 1996 | Julie's Brilliance | 4 | Mark T. Johnston | King T. Leatherbury | Elaine L. Bassford | 1-1/8 | 1:59.60 | $100,000 |
| 1995 | Mz. Zill Bear | 6 | Steve D. Hamilton | Ronald Cartwright | Mea Culpa Stables | 1-1/8 | 1:51.80 | $120,000 |
| 1994 | Mz. Zill Bear | 5 | Larry C. Reynolds | Ronald Cartwright | Mea Culpa Stables | 1-1/8 | 1:53.00 | $120,000 |
| 1993 | Mz. Zill Bear | 4 | Edgar S. Prado | Ronald Cartwright | Mea Culpa Stables | 1-1/8 | 1:49.40 | $120,000 |
| 1992 | Richard's Lass | 4 | Jorge F. Chavez | Alfredo Callejas | Robert Perez | 1-1/8 | 1:50.20 | $120,000 |
| 1991 | Countus In | 6 | Julie Krone | Steven M. Rieser | Charles G. Middleton III | 1-1/8 | 1:50.20 | $120,000 |
| 1990 | Countus In | 5 | Julie Krone | Steven M. Rieser | Charles G. Middleton III | 1-1/16 | 1:42.60 | $150,000 |
| 1989 | Countus In | 4 | Julie Krone | Steven M. Rieser | Charles G. Middleton III | 1-1/16 | 1:42.20 | $150,000 |
| 1988 | Chapel of Dreams | 4 | Chris McCarron | John Parisella | T.M. Sabarese | 1-1/16 | 1:49.00 | $150,000 |
| 1987 | Gold Glove | 4 | Laffit Pincay Jr. | J. William Boniface | Ivy Dell Stud | 1-1/16 | 1:49.00 | $150,000 |
| 1986 | Dismasted | 4 | Jean-Luc Samyn | Philip G. Johnson | Edward P. Evans | 1-1/16 | 1:44.60 | $150,000 |
See also
- Maryland Million Ladies top three finishers
- Maryland Million Day
- Laurel Park Racecourse
References
- Maryland Million 2008, October 4, Laurel Park, Official Souvenir Guide for 23rd Running, page 4 and 5.