- Maryland Million Nursery
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Restricted State-bred Stakes race Maryland Million Nursery 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-olds Purse $150,000 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 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
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
Year Winner Age Jockey Trainer Owner Distance Time Purse 2011 Glib 2 Eric Camacho John J. Robb No Guts No Glory Stable 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 Enrique 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 Lafit 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.
Categories:- Horse races in Maryland
- Recurring events established in 1986
- Laurel Park Racecourse
- Recurring sporting events established in 1986
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