Maryland Million Sprint Handicap
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.
| Restricted State-bred Stakes race | |
| Location | Laurel Park Racecourse, Laurel, Maryland,  United States  |
|---|---|
| Inaugurated | 1986 |
| Race type | Thoroughbred - Flat racing |
| Website | www |
| Race information | |
| Distance | 3/4 miles (6 furlongs) |
| Surface | Dirt |
| Track | left-handed |
| Qualification | Three-year-olds and up |
| Purse | $100,000 |
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]
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 therace 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 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.
Records
Most wins:
- no multiple winners of the Maryland Million Sprint Handicap
Speed record:
- 1:08.56 - McKendree (2000)
Most wins by an owner:
- no multiple winners of the Maryland Million Spint Handicap
Most wins by a jockey:
- 3 - Mario Pino (2002, 1996 and 1991)
- 3 - Ramon Dominguez (2009, 2007 and 2003)
Most wins by a trainer:
- 3 - Richard Dutrow (1998, 1988 and 1986)
Winners of the Maryland Million Sprint Handicap since 1986
| Year |
Winner |
Age |
Jockey |
Trainer |
Owner |
Distance |
Time |
Purse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | - | Sheldon Russell | 6 fur. | 0:00.00 | $100,000 | |||
| 2019 | Taco Supream | 4 | Sheldon Russell | Damon R. Dilodovico | Big Bertha Stable | 6 fur. | 1:08.80 | $100,000 |
| 2018 | Lewisfield | 5 | Jevian Toledo | Jeff C. Runco | Linda Zang | 6 fur. | 1:09.08 | $100,000 |
| 2017 | Blu Moon Ace | 4 | Julian Pimentel | Kevin Patterson | Robert L. Cole, Jr. | 6 fur. | 1:09.06 | $100,000 |
| 2016 | Nicaradalic Rocks | 3 | Angel Serpa | Kieron Magee | T D C B E Stable | 6 fur. | 1:09.89 | $100,000 |
| 2015 | Jack's in the Deck | 6 | Forest Boyce | Robin L. Graham | Jones/Graham | 6 fur. | 1:10.74 | $100,000 |
| 2014 | D C Dancer | 4 | Angel Serpa | Michael Trombetta | TomRus LLC | 6 fur. | 1:09.93 | $100,000 |
| 2013 | Ribo Bobo | 5 | Julian Pimentel | John Servis | Mr. Amore Stable | 6 fur. | 1:08.64 | $100,000 |
| 2012 | Action Andy | 5 | Horacio Karamanos | C. Garcia | Robert Gerczak | 6 fur. | 1:10.39 | $100,000 |
| 2011 | Sloane Ranger | 5 | Horacio Karamanos | Martin E. Ciresa | Vicki Schowe | 6 fur. | 1:10.15 | $100,000 |
| 2010 | Jack On The Rocks | 5 | Sheldon Russell | Gary Gullo | Funky Munky Stable | 6 fur. | 1:09.85 | $100,000 |
| 2009 | Roaring Lion | 5 | Ramon Dominguez | Bruce N. Levine | Repole Stable | 6 fur. | 1:08.68 | $100,000 |
| 2008 | Celtic Innis | 6 | Craig Gibbs | Timothy L. Keefe | E. Allen Murray, Jr. | 6 fur. | 1:10.81 | $150,000 |
| 2007 | Grand Champion | 4 | Ramon Dominguez | James A. Jerkens | Susan & John Moore | 6 fur. | 1:10.27 | $150,000 |
| 2006 | Irontron | 6 | Jeremy Rose | Scott A. Lake | Trade Winds Stable | 6 fur. | 1:09.54 | $150,000 |
| 2005 | Saay Mi Name | 5 | Chris VanHassel | Wayne M. Bailey | Wayne M. Bailey | 6 fur. | 1:10.68 | $150,000 |
| 2004 | My Poker Player | 4 | Ryan Fogelsonger | Bruce N. Levine | Roddy Valente | 6 fur. | 1:10.13 | $100,000 |
| 2003 | Michael's Pride | 6 | Ramon Dominguez | Howard Wolfendale | Edward E. Turner | 6 fur. | 1:24.11 | $100,000 |
| 2002 | Deer Run | 3 | Mario Pino | Christpoher Grove | William R. Harris | 6 fur. | 1:10.47 | $100,000 |
| 2001 | Jorgie Stover | 3 | Michael J. McCarthy | John V. Alecci | P & J Stable | 6 fur. | 1:10.47 | $100,000 |
| 2000 | McKendree | 4 | Mark Johnston | Scott A. Lake | E & G Stables | 6 fur. | 1:08.56 | $100,000 |
| 1999 | Aristotle | 3 | Michael J. McCarthy | Louis Albertrani | Paraneck Stable | 6 fur. | 1:09.40 | $100,000 |
| 1998 | Greenspring Willy | 3 | Larry C. Reynolds | Richard E. Dutrow | Post Time 96 | 6 fur. | 1:10.20 | $100,000 |
| 1997 | Aberfoyle | 5 | Mark Johnston | John J. Lenzini, Jr. | C. Frank Hopkins | 6 fur. | 1:10.60 | $100,000 |
| 1996 | Punch Line | 6 | Mario Pino | William H. Turner, Jr. | Althea Richards | 6 fur. | 1:09.80 | $100,000 |
| 1995 | Foxie G | 4 | Edgar Prado | Dale Capuano | Phillip Capuano | 6 fur. | 1:09.40 | $100,000 |
| 1994 | Prenup | 3 | José A. Santos | Mark A. Hennig | Edward P. Evans | 6 fur. | 1:09.00 | $100,000 |
| 1993 | Military Look | 3 | Kent Desormeaux | Charles Hadry | Stuart S. Janney, III | 6 fur. | 1:09.40 | $100,000 |
| 1992 | Charlie You Know | 4 | Steve D. Hamilton | Wallace Neilson | Joseph C. Perry | 6 fur. | 1:10.60 | $100,000 |
| 1991 | Smart Alec | 3 | Mario Pino | Richard W. Delp | Mrs. W. F. L. Tutle | 6 fur. | 1:10.80 | $100,000 |
| 1990 | Jeweler's Choice | 5 | Craig Perret | John W. Hicks, III | G. A. Huguely | 6 fur. | 1:09.80 | $100,000 |
| 1989 | Deputy Shaw | 4 | Jose C. Ferrer | David Monaci | Ron Davis | 6 fur. | 1:09.20 | $100,000 |
| 1988 | King's Nest | 3 | Chris McCarron | Richard E. Dutrow, Sr. | Sondra Bender | 6 fur. | 1:10.20 | $100,000 |
| 1987 | Cool Joe | 5 | Vincent Bracciale, Jr. | H. Allen Jerkens | Country Roads | 6 fur. | 1:11.40 | $100,000 |
| 1986 | King's Swan | 6 | Vincent Bracciale, Jr. | Richard E. Dutrow, Sr. | Moshe Asher Stable | 6 fur. | 1:11.00 | $100,000 |
See also
- Maryland Million Sprint Handicap 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.