| Restricted State-bred Stakes race | |
|---|---|
| Maryland Million Lassie | |
| Location | Laurel Park Racecourse, Laurel, Maryland, United States |
| Inaugurated | 1986 |
| Race type | Thoroughbred - Flat racing |
| Website | Marylandthoroughbred.com |
| Race information | |
| Distance | (7 furlongs) |
| Track | Dirt, left-handed |
| Qualification | Two-year-old fillies |
| Purse | $150,000 |
Maryland Million Lassie 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 Nursery, 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]
At its inception in 1986 the race was run at one mile. In 1987 and 1989 through 1992, 2001, 2002, and 2004 the race was run at 6 furlongs. In addition to the prize money, the winning owner receives a Maryland Million Waterford Crystal bowl.
In its 24th running in 2009, the race was restricted to those horses who were sired by a stallion who stands in the state of Maryland. Both the entrant horse and their stallion had to be nominated to the Maryland Million program.
Contents |
Speed record:
Most wins by an owner:
Most wins by a jockey:
Most wins by a trainer:
| Year |
Winner |
Age |
Jockey |
Trainer |
Owner |
Distance |
Time |
Purse |
| 2011 | Bluegrass Atatude | 2 | Jorge F. Chavez | John E. Salzman, Jr. | All the Above Racing | 6 fur. | 1:12.45 | $100,000 |
| 2010 | Doing Great | 2 | Julian Pimentel | Mike Trombetta | R. Larry Johnson | 7 fur. | 1:12.06 | $100,000 |
| 2009 | Lil Liara | 2 | Carlos Marquez, Jr. | Cathal Lynch | Smith & Kokomo Stable | 7 fur. | 1:11.82 | $100,000 |
| 2008 | Miss Charm City | 2 | H. A. Karamanos | Carlos A. Garcia | James Glenn | 7 fur. | 1:26.11 | $150,000 |
| 2007 | Love for Not | 2 | Stewart Elliott | Kevin G. Sleeter | Golden Dome Stables | 7 fur. | 1:26.11 | $125,000 |
| 2006 | Spectacular Malibu | 2 | J. Pimentel | Michael J. Trombetta | Country Life Farm | 7 fur. | 1:25.30 | $125,000 |
| 2005 | Smart and Fancy | 2 | Ramon Dominguez | Anthony W. Dutrow | Win and Place Stable | 7 fur. | 1:25.98 | $100,000 |
| 2004 | Hear Us Roar | 2 | L. Garcia | Francis P. Campitelli | Rosalee C. Davidson | 6 fur. | 1:11.61 | $100,000 |
| 2003 | Richetta | 2 | Ramon Dominguez | Robin L. Graham | Elk Manor Farm | 7 fur. | 1:24.33 | $100,000 |
| 2002 | Object of Virtue | 2 | Craig Perret | Gregory D. Foley | Leslie D. Linkenhoker | 6 fur. | 1:13.72 | $100,000 |
| 2001 | Night Breeze | 2 | Ramon Dominguez | H. Graham Motion | Lazy Lane Farms, Inc. | 6 fur. | 1:11.85 | $100,000 |
| 2000 | Your Out | 2 | Ramon Dominguez | H. Graham Motion | Eugene F. Ford | 7 fur. | 1:24.11 | $100,000 |
| 1999 | Gin Talking | 2 | Mark Johnston | Hamilton A. Smiyh | Skeedattle Associates | 7 fur. | 1:24.80 | $100,000 |
| 1998 | Perfect Challenge | 2 | C. O. Clinger | Linda Albert | 3-B Stables | 7 fur. | 1:26.20 | $100,000 |
| 1997 | Maragold Princess | 2 | Edgar S. Prado | Todd A. Pletcher | Michael Cascio | 7 fur. | 1:26.80 | $100,000 |
| 1996 | Lovely Tasha | 2 | Rick Wilson | Benjamin W. Perkins | New Farm & Mary Boskin | 7 fur. | 1:24.80 | $100,000 |
| 1995 | Mystic Rhythms | 2 | Joe Bravo | John F. Dowd | Just for Fun Stable | 7 fur. | 1:24.40 | $100,000 |
| 1994 | Prospector's Fuel | 2 | Mario Pino | William Donovan | Colossal Stable | 7 fur. | 1:23.80 | $100,000 |
| 1993 | Lady Beaumont | 2 | F. Castillo | Ronald Alfano | Mrs. J. W. Y. Martin, Jr. | 7 fur. | 1:25.20 | $100,000 |
| 1992 | Carnirainbow | 2 | G. W. Hutton | John J. Robb | Hal C. B. Clagett | 6 fur. | 1:12.60 | $100,000 |
| 1991 | Missy White Oak | 2 | Julie Krone | Charles J. Hadry | Meeting House Farm | 6 fur. | 1:12.60 | $100,000 |
| 1990 | Ameri Allen | 2 | A. Delgado | John J. Robb | Hal C. B. Clagett | 6 fur. | 1:13.40 | $100,000 |
| 1989 | She's a Champ | 2 | Mike Luzzi | Harold A. Allen | Search's Haven | 6 fur. | 1:11.80 | $100,000 |
| 1988 | Ms. Gold Pole | 2 | Julie Krone | John H. Forbes | R. J. Trancone | 7 fur. | 1:24.00 | $100,000 |
| 1987 | Thirty Eight Go Go | 2 | Chris McCarron | King T. Leatherbury | K. T. Letherbury Assoc., Inc. | 6 fur. | 1:12.60 | $100,000 |
| 1986 | Smart Halo | 2 | D. J. Seymour | James E. Day | Sam-Son Farm | 1 mile | 1:39.60 | $100,000 |