- Maryland Million Sprint Handicap
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Restricted State-bred Stakes race Maryland Million Sprint Handicap Location Laurel Park Racecourse, 
Laurel, Maryland, United States
Inaugurated 1986 Race type Thoroughbred - Flat racing Website Marylandthoroughbred.com Race information Distance 3/4 miles (6 furlongs) Track Dirt, left-handed Qualification Three-year-olds and up Purse $150,000 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 imitaded the showcase and it's 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 $150,000.
In its 24th running in 2009, 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.
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Records
Most wins:
- no multiple winners of the Maryland Million Spint 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
Year Winner Age Jockey Trainer Owner Distance Time Purse 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, LLC 6 fur. 1:09.85 $100,000 2009 Roaring Lion 5 Ramon Dominguez Bruce Levine Repole Stable 6 fur. 1:08.68 $100,000 2008 Celtic Innis 6 C. 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 and John Moore 6 fur. 1:10.27 $150,000 2006 Irontron 6 Jeremy Rose Scott Lake Trade Winds Stable 6 fur. 1:09.54 $150,000 2005 Saay Mi Name 5 Chris VanHassel Wayne Bailey Wayne 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 E. Wolfendale Edward E. Turner 6 fur. 1:24.11 $100,000 2002 Deer Run 3 Mario Pino Christpoher W. Grove William R. Harris 6 fur. 1:10.47 $100,000 2001 Jorgie Stover 3 Michael 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 McCarthy Louis Albertrani Paraneck Stable 6 fur. 1:09.40 $100,000 1998 Greenspring Willy 3 Larry Reynolds Richard Dutrow Post Time 96 6 fur. 1:10.20 $100,000 1997 Aberfoyle 5 Mark Johnston John J. Lenzini 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 Jose Santos Mark 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 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
References
- ^ Maryland Million 2008, October 4, Laurel Park, Official Souvenir Guide for 23rd Running, page 4 and 5.
Categories:- Horse races in Maryland
- Recurring events established in 1986
- Laurel Park Racecourse
- Recurring sporting events established in 1986
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