| 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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Most wins:
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 | 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 |