Maryland Million Distaff Handicap 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 Distaff Handicap, a filly or mare 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]
From its inception in 1986 through 1992, 2001, 2002 and 2004 the race was run on dirt at a distance of six furlongs. Since 2004 it has been a 7 furlongs competition and currently offers a purse of $150,000.
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 must be nominated to the Maryland Million program.
The race itself has had many titles since 1986 due in large part to the aggressive marketing efforts of Maryland Million Limited, the series' corporate founder. The race has been called many things starting from 1986 through 1988 and 1990 through 1992 it was known as the "State of Maryland Distaff Handicap." From 1993 through 1995 the race was called the "Port of Baltimore Distaff Handicap," from 1996 through 2001 the race was known as the "Maryland Department of Transportation Distaff Handicap." In 2002 the race was called the "Susquehanna Bank Disstaff Handicap," in 2006 it was known as the "Baltimore Examiner Distaff Handicap" and in 2007 the race was called the "Toyota Tundra Distaff Handicap."
^Maryland Million 2008, October 4, Laurel Park, Official Souvenir Guide for 23rd Running, page 4 and 5.
December 15, 2023
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Maryland Million Distaff Handicap 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 Distaff Handicap a filly or mare 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 Maryland Million Distaff HandicapRestricted State bred Stakes raceLocationLaurel Park RacecourseLaurel Maryland United StatesInaugurated1986Race typeThoroughbred Flat racingWebsitewww wbr marylandthoroughbred wbr com wbr newsindex wbr php articleid 953Race informationDistance 7 furlongs SurfaceDirtTrackleft handedQualificationThree year olds and upPurse 102 000The 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 From its inception in 1986 through 1992 2001 2002 and 2004 the race was run on dirt at a distance of six furlongs Since 2004 it has been a 7 furlongs competition and currently offers a purse of 150 000 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 must be nominated to the Maryland Million program The race itself has had many titles since 1986 due in large part to the aggressive marketing efforts of Maryland Million Limited the series corporate founder The race has been called many things starting from 1986 through 1988 and 1990 through 1992 it was known as the State of Maryland Distaff Handicap From 1993 through 1995 the race was called the Port of Baltimore Distaff Handicap from 1996 through 2001 the race was known as the Maryland Department of Transportation Distaff Handicap In 2002 the race was called the Susquehanna Bank Disstaff Handicap in 2006 it was known as the Baltimore Examiner Distaff Handicap and in 2007 the race was called the Toyota Tundra Distaff Handicap Contents 1 Records 2 Winners of the Maryland Million Distaff Handicap since 1986 3 See also 4 ReferencesRecords editMost wins horse 3 Safely Kept 1989 1990 1991 Speed record 7 furlongs 1 22 73 Willa On the Move 2003 6 furlongs 1 10 00 Safely Kept 1989 Most wins by an owner 2 Jayeff B StableMost wins by a jockey 3 Mario PinoMost wins by a trainer 3 Alan E GoldbergWinners of the Maryland Million Distaff Handicap since 1986 editYr Winner Age Jockey Trainer Owner Dist Time Purse2020 7 fur 0 00 00 100 0002019 Anna s Bandit 5 Xavier Perez John J Robb No Guts No Glory Farm 7 fur 1 23 03 100 0002018 Crabcakes 4 Forest Boyce T Bernard Houghton Morgan s Ford Farm 7 fur 1 22 85 100 0002017 Crabcakes 3 Forest Boyce T Bernard Houghton Morgan s Ford Farm 7 fur 1 23 03 100 0002016 Rockin JoJo 4 Angel Cruz Guadalupe Preciado Michael R Cox 7 fur 1 25 06 100 0002015 Lionhearted Lady 4 Xavier Perez Hamilton A Smith JoAnn Smith 7 fur 1 24 31 100 0002014 Classy Coco 4 Trevor McCarthy T Bernard Houghton Michael R Cox 7 fur 1 23 93 100 0002013 Maddy s Dance 3 Daniel Centeno John Rigattieri Dennis J Federico 7 fur 1 23 65 100 0002012 Bold Affair 4 Abel Castellano Harry Wolfendale Mike Zanella 7 fur 1 24 52 100 0002011 Love That Dance 5 Pablo Fragoso Benjamin Perkins John Petrini 7 fur 1 24 51 100 0002010 Blind Date 4 Sheldon Russell Hamilton A Smith William Backer 7 fur 1 28 82 100 0002009 All Giving 5 Jonathan Joyce Flint W Stites Concepts Unlim Stable 7 fur 1 23 34 100 0002008 Spectacular Malibu 4 Julian Pimentel Michael J Trombetta Country Life Farm 7 fur 1 23 56 150 0002007 Akronism 3 Anthony Black Timothy F Ritchey Robert S Evans 7 fur 1 24 00 150 0002006 Silmaril 5 Ryan Fogelsonger Christopher Grove Stephen E Quick 7 fur 1 23 00 150 0002005 Valley of the Gods 5 Harry Vega Keith W LeBarron David O Neill 7 fur 1 25 34 150 0002004 Merryland Missy 4 Stewart Elliott Timothy F Ritchey Country Life Farm 6 fur 1 10 60 100 0002003 Willa On the Move 4 Mario Pino Anthony W Dutrow Marathon Farms Inc 7 fur 1 22 73 100 0002002 Blinded by Love 4 Richard Migliore Benjamin W Perkins Jr New Farm 6 fur 1 11 28 100 0002001 Case of the Blues 4 Mario Pino Anthony W Dutrow Skeedattle II 6 fur 1 11 54 100 0002000 Tropical Punch 4 Heberto Castillo Jr James A Jerkens Susan amp John Moore 7 fur 1 23 46 100 0001999 Flippy Diane 5 Diane J Nelson Leah Gyarmati Castle Village Farm 7 fur 1 23 80 100 0001998 Weather Vane 4 Mario Pino Richard W Delp Par Four Rac Stables 7 fur 1 23 20 100 0001997 Secret Prospect 4 Mark Johnston John J Tammaro III Conover Stable 7 fur 1 24 60 100 0001996 Heavenly Punch 4 Edgar S Prado Sid C Attard C Stable amp R Harvey 7 fur 1 23 00 100 0001995 Churchbell Chimes 4 Alberto Delgado J William Boniface Susan Granville 7 fur 1 24 00 100 0001994 Alcovy 4 Scott Edward Miller William G Huffman L Riley Magnum 7 fur 1 23 60 100 0001993 Star Minister 4 Andrea Seefeldt Richard W Small Robert Meyerhoff 7 fur 1 24 20 100 0001992 Brilliant Brass 5 Edgar S Prado Carlos A Garcia Elaine L Bassford 6 fur 1 11 60 100 0001991 Safely Kept 5 Gary Stevens Alan E Goldberg Jayeff B Stable 6 fur 1 11 00 100 0001990 Safely Kept 4 Julie Krone Alan E Goldberg Jayeff B Stable 6 fur 1 11 00 100 0001989 Safely Kept 3 Craig Perret Alan E Goldberg Barry Weisbord 6 fur 1 10 00 100 0001988 Dark Tzarina 5 M J Conner H Kirk Steen Jr Cerulean Farm 6 fur 1 10 80 100 0001987 Ms Rutledge 3 Kent Desormeaux King T Leatherbury Herman Greenberg 6 fur 1 11 20 100 0001986 Capp It Off 4 Jerry D Bailey Gregory L Wilson Oliver Goldsmith 6 fur 1 11 80 100 000See also editMaryland Million Distaff Handicap top three finishers Maryland Million Day Laurel Park RacecourseReferences edit Maryland Million 2008 October 4 Laurel Park Official Souvenir Guide for 23rd Running page 4 and 5 Maryland Thoroughbred official website Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Maryland Million Distaff Handicap amp oldid 1170356220, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
