- Mister Diz Stakes
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Restricted State-bred Stakes race
Mister Diz StakesLocation Laurel Park Racecourse, 
Laurel, Maryland, United StatesInaugurated 1983 Race type Thoroughbred - Flat racing Website www.laurelpark.com Race information Distance 5 furlongs Track Grass, left-handed Qualification Three-year-olds & Up Weight Assigned Purse $50,000 The Mister Diz Stakes is an American Thoroughbred horse race held annually in August at Laurel Park Racecourse in Laurel, Maryland. It is open to horses three-year-olds and up and is raced on turf. It is contested over a distance of 5 furlongs.
The race was named in honor of Mister Diz, who was bred and owned by former Pimlico Race Course Vice-President Nathan Cohen. Mister Diz was named Maryland-bred champion for four consecutive years from 1968-1971. He was the Champion two year-old, three year-old and champion older horse twice. He was also named Champion turf horse twice. Mister Diz, a foal of 1966, came from very modest origins. He was a gelding out of Panacean and earned $387,015 over eight seasons. Mister Diz was named for legendary track employee Frank Rosenfeld who was also saddled with the moniker Mister Diz. The flashy chestnut gelding with four high white stockings and a unique blaze won nine stakes races and placed in 16 others. He set new track records at Laurel Park for 7 furlongs and Monmouth Park at one and one eighth miles. [1]Contents
Records
Speed record:
- 5.5 furlongs - 1:01.00 - Tommie's Star (2007)
- 6 furlongs - 1:08.60 - My Problem (2000)
- 5 furlongs - 0:56.00 - Elberton (2001)
Most wins by a jockey:
- 2 - E. M. Jurado (2004 & 2005)
- 2 - Albert Delgado (1990 & 2001)
- 2 - Anna R. Napravnik (2006 & 2009)
- 2 - Mario Pino (1986 & 2002)
- 2 - Travis Dunkelberger (2000 & 2007)
Most wins by a trainer:
- 2 - Michael Trombetta (2002, 2003 & 2006)
Winners of the Mister Diz Stakes since 1983
Year Winner Age Jockey Trainer Owner Distance Time Purse Grade 2011 Ben's Cat 5 Jeremy Rose King T. Leatherbury The Jim Stable 5 fur. 0:57.82 $75,000 2010 Ben's Cat 4 Rosemary B. Homeister King T. Leatherbury The Jim Stable 6 fur. 1:09.08 $70,000 2009 Heros Reward 7 Anna R. Napravnik Dale Capuano Rob Ry Farm 5.5 fur. 1:02.62 $50,000 2008 Lycurgus 4 Josue Arce Scott Lake Toby Roth 5.5 fur. 1:03.98 $50,000 2007 Tommie's Star 4 Travis Dunkelberger Ben M. Feliciano, Jr. 5.5 fur. 1:01.00 $50,000 2006 Procreate 8 Anna R. Napravnik Michael J. Trombetta 5 fur. 0:57.20 $75,000 2005 Yankee Wildcat 7 E. M. Jurado Timothy Tullock, Jr. 5 fur. 0:56.80 $50,000 2004 Yankee Wildcat 6 E. M. Jurado Timothy Tullock, Jr. 5 fur. 0:58.60 $75,000 2003 Ghostly Numbers 5 Rick Wilson Michael J. Trombetta 5.5 fur. 1:05.40 $50,000 2002 Ghostly Numbers 4 Mario Pino Michael J. Trombetta 5.5 fur. 1:03.00 $50,000 2001 Elberton 4 Albert Delgado Luigi Gino 5 fur. 0:56.00 $75,000 2000 My Problem 4 Travis Dunkelberger Dale Capuano 6 fur. 1:08.60 $60,000 1999 Smart Sunny 6 Shane Sellers Howard E. Wolfendale 5 fur. 0:58.60 $75,000 1998 Tyaskin 5 C. O. Clinger Donald H. Barr 6 fur. 1:10.40 $60,000 1997 One More Power 4 F. Douglas Lawrence E. Murray 6 fur. 1:09.40 $60,000 1996 Goldminer's Dream 7 Edgar Prado Ann W. Merryman 6 fur. 1:10.00 $60,000 1995 Wise Dusty 4 A. Stacy Wayne M. Bailey 6 fur. 1:10.20 $60,000 1994 Higher Strata 4 A. Seefeldt Richard W. Small 6 fur. 1:10.60 $50,000 1993 No Race - No Race No Race No Race no race 0:00.00 no race 1992 North Carroll 3 Mike Luzzi Ben W. Perkins, Jr. 6 fur. 1:11.00 $50,000 1991 Risk It 3 Joe Tocco Ronald A. Alfano 6 fur. 1:13.20 $60,000 1990 Fighting Notion 3 Albert Delgado 6 fur. 1:11.00 $60,000 1989 Northern Wolf 3 C. J. Ladner, III Deep Silver Stable 6 fur. 1:11.40 $60,000 1988 Lord Maniac 3 Vincent Bracciale, Jr. 6 fur. 1:13.00 $55,000 1987 Prince Judex 3 Juli Krone 6 fur. 1:11.20 $50,000 1986 Polar Escapade 3 Mario Pino 6 fur. 1:12.00 $45,000 1985 Prince Valid 6 P. Nichol, Jr. 5 fur. 0:57.40 $30,000 1984 Knight of Armor 4 P. Nichol, Jr. 5 fur. 0:58.20 $30,000 1983 Prince Valid 4 D. Brynes 5 fur. 0:57.80 $30,000 See also
- Mister Diz Stakes top three finishers
- Laurel Park Racecourse
References
- ^ Maryland Jockey Club, Media Guide, 2008, page 48
Categories:- Horse races in the United States
- Recurring events established in 1983
- Laurel Park Racecourse
- Horse races in Maryland
- Recurring sporting events established in 1983
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