Mervin H. Muniz Jr. Memorial Handicap
Mervin H. Muniz Jr. Memorial Handicap is a Grade II American Thoroughbred horse race for horses aged four and older run annually in early March at Fair Grounds Race Course in New Orleans, Louisiana on the turf at a distance of 1 1⁄8 miles (nine furlongs).
| Grade II race | |
| Location | Fair Grounds Race Course New Orleans, Louisiana, United States |
|---|---|
| Inaugurated | 1992 |
| Race type | Thoroughbred - Flat racing |
| Website | www.fairgroundsracecourse.com |
| Race information | |
| Distance | 1 1⁄8 miles (9 furlongs) |
| Surface | Turf |
| Track | Left-handed |
| Qualification | Four-years-old & up |
| Weight | Assigned |
| Purse | $300,000 |
Race history
The race was formerly known as the Explosive Bid Handicap but was renamed for the 2004 edition to honor Mervyn R. Muniz, Jr., a longtime racing secretary at Fair Grounds Race Course who died in 2003.[1]
There was no race in 2006 due to Hurricane Katrina.
Records
Speed record:
- 1:47.80 - Take the Stand (2016) (new course record)
Most wins:
- Proudinsky, 2008, 2009
Most wins by an owner:
- 3 - Gary A. Tanaka (2001, 2002, 2008)
Most wins by a jockey:
- 4 - Robby Albarado (1998, 2001, 2004, 2007)
Winners
| Year |
Winner |
Age |
Jockey |
Trainer |
Owner |
Time | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Factor This | 5 | Shaun Bridgmohan | Brad H. Cox | Gaining Ground Racing LLC | 1:47.21 | |
| 2019 | Bricks and Mortar | 5 | Irad Ortiz Jr. | Chad Brown | Klaravich Stables Inc. & William Lawrence | 1:50.44 | |
| 2018 | Synchrony | 5 | Joe Bravo | Michael Stidham | Pin Oak Stable LLC | 1:49.59 | |
| 2017 | Enterprising | 6 | Tyler Gaffalione | Michael J. Maker | Maxis Stable | 1:48.41 | |
| 2016 | Take the Stand | 5 | Edgar S. Prado | William I. Mott | Mack/Wachtel Stable/Brous Stable | 1:47.80 | |
| 2015 | Chocolate Ride | 5 | Joseph Talamo | Brad H. Cox | John Wentworth | 1:48.18 | |
| 2014 | Skyring | 5 | Joseph Rocco Jr. | D. Wayne Lukas | Calumet Farm | 1:52.01 | |
| 2013 | Amira's Prince | 4 | Junior Alvarado | William Mott | Wachtel Stable, Eclipse Thor. Part., Gary Barber | 1:49.76 | |
| 2012 | Casino Host | 4 | John Velazquez | Chad Brown | Mary & Gary West | 1:50.87 | |
| 2011 | Smart Bid | 5 | Edgar Prado | H. Graham Motion | Augustin Stable | 1:49.97 | |
| 2010 | Blues Street | 6 | Javier Castellano | Todd Pletcher | Anstu Stables, Inc. | 1:50.10 | |
| 2009 | Proudinsky | 6 | Victor Espinoza | Bobby Frankel | Johanna Louise Glen-Teven | 1:50.94 | |
| 2008 | Proudinsky | 5 | Garrett Gomez | Robert J. Frankel | Gary A. Tanaka | 1:50.44 | |
| 2007 | Einstein | 5 | Robby Albarado | Helen Pitts | Midnight Cry Stable | 1:49.57 | |
| 2006 | Race not held | ||||||
| 2005 | A to the Z † | 5 | Victor Espinoza | Paula Capestro | Andrew & Paula Capestro | 1:50.99 | |
| 2004 | Mystery Giver | 6 | Robby Albarado | Richard R. Scherer | Team Block | 1:48.29 | |
| 2003 | Candid Glen | 6 | Elvis J. Perrodin | Andrew Leggio Jr. | Glen C. Warren | 1:51.15 | |
| 2002 | Sarafan | 5 | Corey Nakatani | Neil D. Drysdale | Gary A. Tanaka | 1:48.88 | |
| 2001 | Tijiyr | 5 | Robby Albarado | Niall O'Callaghan | Gary A. Tanaka | 1:50.72 | |
| 2000 | Brave Act | 6 | Cash Asmussen | Ron McAnally | Sidney Craig | 1:48.98 | |
| 1999 | Lord Smith | 4 | Garret Gomez | Bruce C. Jackson | Boich, Kruse & Kruse | 1:51.27 | |
| 1998 | Joyeux Danseur | 5 | Robby Albarado | Albert Stall Jr. | B. Wayne Hughes | 1:49.20 | |
| 1997 | Always A Classic | 4 | Eddie Martin Jr. | Mark Frostad | Sam-Son Farm | 1:54.83 | |
| 1996 | Kazabaiyn | 6 | Kent Desormeaux | Robert Hess Jr. | Jeremy Stable, et al | 1:50.80 | |
| 1995 | Earl of Barking | 5 | Goncalino Almeida | Richard L. Cross | Henry E. Pabst | 1:52.01 | |
| 1994 | Pride of Summer | 6 | Robert King Jr. | Anthony J. Bizelia | TOC Stable | 1:49.59 | |
| 1993 | Coaxing Matt | 4 | Eddie Martin Jr. | Neil L.Pessin | Elmer E. Miller | 1:50.80 | |
| 1992 | Slick Groom | 4 | Kirk Leblanc | Donald Cormier Sr. | Albert Pusch | 1:52.60 | |
† In 2005, Rapid Proof won the race but later was disqualified after he tested positive for an anti-therapeutic steroid not allowed to be administered to a horse on race day.
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References
- "Meeting Notice - Louisiana Racing Commission (1 December 2003)" (PDF). 21 November 2003. p. 2.
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