- Maryland Million Lassie
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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.
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Records
Speed record:
- 6 furlongs : 1:11.61 - Hear Us Roar (2004)
- 7 furlongs : 1:23.80 - Prospector's Fuel (1994)
Most wins by an owner:
- 2 - Hal C. B. Clagett (1990 & 1992)
Most wins by a jockey:
- 3 - Ramon Dominguez (2000, 2001, 2003 & 2005)
Most wins by a trainer:
- 2 - H. Graham Motion (2000 & 2001)
- 2 - John J. Robb (1990 & 1992)
Winners of the Maryland Million Lassie
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 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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