Maryland Million Lassie
Restricted State-bred Stakes race
LocationLaurel Park Racecourse,
Laurel, Maryland,
United States
Inaugurated1986
Race typeThoroughbred - Flat racing
Websitewww.marylandthoroughbred.com/newsindex.php?articleid=953
Race information
Distance(7 furlongs)
SurfaceDirt
Trackleft-handed
QualificationTwo-year-old fillies
Purse$101,000 (2009)

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 imitated 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 : 1:11.04 - Jonesin for Jerry (2013)
  • 7 furlongs : 1:23.80 - Prospector's Fuel (1994)

Most wins by an owner:

  • 2 - Hal C. B. Clagett (1990, 1992)
  • 2 - R. Larry Johnson (2010, 2014)

Most wins by a jockey:

  • 3 - Ramon Dominguez (2000, 2001, 2003, 2005)
  • 3 - Julian Pimentel (2006, 2010, 2014)

Most wins by a trainer:

Winners

Yr
 Winner
 Age
 Jockey
 Trainer
 Owner
 Dist.
 Time
 Purse
2020 2 6 fur. 0:00.00 $100,000
2019 Hello Beautiful 2 Sheldon Russell Brittany Russell Madaket Stables 6 fur. 1:10.33 $100,000
2018 My Star Potential 2 Jomar Torres Claudio A. Gonzalez Euro Stable 6 fur. 1:11.73 $100,000
2017 Limited View 2 Edgar Prado John Salzman, Jr. John Salzman, Jr. 6 fur. 1:12.15 $100,000
2016 Item 2 Tyler Conner Rodrigo Madrigal, Sr. Tom Coulter 6 fur. 1:12.45 $100,000
2015 Lexington Street 2 Jevian Toledo Gary Capuano Marathon Farms 6 fur. 1:11.13 $100,000
2014 My Magician 2 Julian Pimentel Michael J. Trombetta R. Larry Johnson 6 fur. 1:12.11 $100,000
2013 Jonesin for Jerry 2 Abel Castellano, Jr. Jerry Robb Hidden Hill Farm 6 fur. 1:11.04 $100,000
2012 Classy Coco 2 Matthew Rispoli T. Bernard Houghton Michael R. Cox 6 fur. 1:13.34 $100,000
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 Michael J. 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 Julian Pimentel Michael J. Trombetta Country Life Farm 7 fur. 1:25.30 $125,000
2005 Smart and Fancy 2 Ramon A. 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 A. 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 A. Dominguez H. Graham Motion Lazy Lane Farms, Inc. 6 fur. 1:11.85 $100,000
2000 Your Out 2 Ramon A. Dominguez H. Graham Motion Eugene F. Ford 7 fur. 1:24.11 $100,000
1999 Gin Talking 2 Mark T. Johnston Hamilton A. Smiyh Skeedattle Associates 7 fur. 1:24.80 $100,000
1998 Perfect Challenge 2 C. Omar 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 Jr. New Farm & M.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 Greg W. Hutton Jerry 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 Jerry 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. Leatherbury, Inc. 6 fur. 1:12.60 $100,000
1986 Smart Halo 2 Don Seymour James E. Day Sam-Son Farm 1 mile 1:39.60 $100,000

See also

References

  1. ↑ Maryland Million 2008, October 4, Laurel Park, Official Souvenir Guide for 23rd Running, page 4 and 5.
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