Maryland Million Nursery
| Restricted State-bred Stakes race | |
| Location |
Laurel Park Racecourse, Laurel, Maryland,  United States  |
|---|---|
| Inaugurated | 1986 |
| Race type | Thoroughbred - Flat racing |
| Website |
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| Race information | |
| Distance | (7 furlongs) |
| Surface | Dirt |
| Track | left-handed |
| Qualification | Two-year-olds |
| Purse | $102,000 |
Maryland Million Nursery 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 its 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 30th running in 2015, 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.
Records
Speed record:
- 6 furlongs : 1:09.22 - Tobaggan Slide (2009)
- 7 furlongs : 1:23.17 - Polish Rifle (2003)
Most wins by an owner:
- 2 - Eugene Ford (1996 & 2005)
Most wins by a jockey:
- 3 - Ryan Fogelsonger (2002, 2004 and 2007)
Most wins by a trainer:
- 2 - H. Graham Motion (1996 & 2005)
Winners of the Maryland Million Nursery
| Yr |
Winner |
Age |
Jockey |
Trainer |
Owner |
Dist. |
Time |
Purse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Greatbullsoffire | 2 | Victor R. Carrasco | Hamilton A. Smith | Kathleen Willier | 6 fur. | 1:11.48 | $100,000 |
| 2015 | Corvus | 2 | Jevian Toledo | Katharine M. Voss | Harrison/Manfuso/Voss | 6 fur. | 1:12.15 | $100,000 |
| 2014 | Golden Years | 2 | Victor Carrasco | Rodney Jenkins | Hillwood Stable LLC | 6 fur. | 1:10.54 | $100,000 |
| 2013 | It's a Bang | 2 | Richard Monterrey | Donald Barr | Walter Vieser, II | 6 fur. | 1:10.48 | $100,000 |
| 2012 | Keep Momma Happy | 2 | Carlos Marquez, Jr. | Ben Feliciano | Edmund Baxter | 6 fur. | 1:12.76 | $100,000 |
| 2011 | Glib | 2 | Eric Camacho | John J. Robb | No Guts No Glory St. | 6 fur. | 1:10.95 | $100,000 |
| 2010 | Steady Warrior | 2 | Travis Dunkelberger | Gary Capuano | ZWP Stable | 7 fur. | 1:11.18 | $100,000 |
| 2009 | Toboggan Slide | 2 | Walter Llagas | Daniel T. O'Ryan | Daniel T. O'Ryan | 7 fur. | 1:09.22 | $100,000 |
| 2008 | Juke Joint | 2 | D.V. Beckner | David DiPietro | R. Legacy Racing Inc. | 7 fur. | 1:26.22 | $150,000 |
| 2007 | Regal Solo | 2 | Ryan Fogelsonger | Linda Albert | E. Allen Murray, Jr. | 7 fur. | 1:25.79 | $125,000 |
| 2006 | Clifton Park | 2 | Rosie Napravnik | Bruce C. Jackson | Trade Wind Farms | 7 fur. | 1:25.07 | $125,000 |
| 2005 | Creve Coeur | 2 | Ramon Dominguez | H. Graham Motion | Eugene F. Ford | 7 fur. | 1:26.21 | $100,000 |
| 2004 | What's Up Lonely | 2 | Ryan Fogelsonger | Dale Capuano | Fortunate Stable | 6 fur. | 1:11.72 | $100,000 |
| 2003 | Polish Rifle | 2 | Mario Pino | Anthony Dutrow | Ronald H. Parker | 7 fur. | 1:23.17 | $100,000 |
| 2002 | Cherokee's Boy | 2 | Ryan Fogelsonger | Gary Capuano | ZWP Stables | 6 fur. | 1:11.21 | $100,000 |
| 2001 | Pal's Partner | 2 | A. Cole | Walter C. Reese | Walter C. Reece | 6 fur. | 1:11.70 | $100,000 |
| 2000 | T P Louie | 2 | Felix L. Ortiz | Martin E. Ciresa | B J Partners | 7 fur. | 1:23.93 | $100,000 |
| 1999 | Darwin | 2 | Rick Wilson | William Badget, Jr. | C K Woods Stable | 7 fur. | 1:24.20 | $100,000 |
| 1998 | Pulling Punches | 2 | Mario Verge | Michael J. Moran | Brushwood Stables | 7 fur. | 1:25.40 | $100,000 |
| 1997 | Carnivorous Habit | 2 | Edgar S. Prado | Hamilton A. Smith | Hickory Plainss Farm | 7 fur. | 1:27.00 | $100,000 |
| 1996 | Carrolls Favorite | 2 | Mark Johnston | H. Graham Motion | Eugene F. Ford | 7 fur. | 1:23.60 | $100,000 |
| 1995 | Count On Numbers | 2 | Mark Johnston | Carlos A. Garcia | Herman J. Kassow | 7 fur. | 1:25.60 | $100,000 |
| 1994 | Sam's Quest | 2 | Richard Migliore | Francis P. Campitelli | Frank Giardina | 7 fur. | 1:24.80 | $100,000 |
| 1993 | Run Alden | 2 | G. W. Hutton | John J. Robb | Hal C. B. Clagett | 7 fur. | 1:24.00 | $100,000 |
| 1992 | Military Look | 2 | Kent Desormeaux | Charles Hadry | Stuart S. Janney, III | 6 fur. | 1:12.00 | $100,000 |
| 1991 | Coolin It | 2 | L. Rivera, Jr. | Hubert Hines | Mrs. Ben Cohen | 6 fur. | 1:11.40 | $100,000 |
| 1990 | Xray | 2 | Craig Perret | Richard J. Lundy | Allen Paulsen | 6 fur. | 1:12.40 | $100,000 |
| 1989 | Real Tough | 2 | M. T. Hunter | Sandra Stancer | Sandra Stancer | 6 fur. | 1:10.80 | $100,000 |
| 1988 | Snow King | 2 | Kent Desormeaux | Loren Pate | Sondra Bender | 6 fur. | 1:24.60 | $100,000 |
| 1987 | Sean's Ferrari | 2 | Laffit Pincay, Jr. | j. William Boniface | McManus Stable | 6 fur. | 1:12.20 | $100,000 |
| 1986 | First Patriot | 2 | Vincent Bracciale, Jr. | H. Allen Jerkens | W. Rickman | 1 mile | 1:37.40 | $100,000 |
See also
References
- ↑ Maryland Million 2008, October 4, Laurel Park, Official Souvenir Guide for 23rd Running, page 4 and 5.