Maryland Million Ladies
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The Maryland Million Ladies 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 Ladies, a 3 year-old filly 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.
At its inception in 1986 through 1990 the Maryland Million Ladies was run at one and 1/16 mile on turf. The race was run on the main track on dirt in 1992 and 1995. From 1991 to present (with the above exceptions) the race has been run at 1-1/8 miles on the turf.
In its 24th running in 2009, the race is restricted to those horses who were sire
d 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. In its inaugural year (1986) the race was called the "Eskimo Pie Maryland Ladies." From 1987 through 1992 the race was known as the "First National Bank of Maryland Ladies." In 1993 the race was called the "BWI Airport Maryland Ladies" and in 1994-1995 the "USAir Maryland Ladies." From 1997 through 1999 the race was known as the "Carrollton Bank Maryland Ladies and from 2000-2001 it was called the "Kameen Laser Eye Associates Maryland Ladies." In 2004 the race was called the "Susquehanna Bank Maryland Ladies."
Speed record:
Most wins by an owner:
Most wins by a jockey
:
Most wins by a trainer
:
Thoroughbred horse race
Thoroughbred horse racing is a worldwide sport and industry involving the racing of Thoroughbred horses. It is governed by different national bodies. There are two forms of the sport: Flat racing and National Hunt racing...
held annually in October since 1986 primarily at Laurel Park Racecourse in Laurel
Laurel, Maryland
Laurel is a city in northern Prince George's County, Anne Arundel County, and Howard County, Maryland, United States, located midway between Washington, D.C. and Baltimore. Incorporated in 1870, the city maintains a historic district including its Main Street...
, Maryland
Maryland
Maryland is a U.S. state located in the Mid Atlantic region of the United States, bordering Virginia, West Virginia, and the District of Columbia to its south and west; Pennsylvania to its north; and Delaware to its east...
or at Pimlico Race Course
Pimlico Race Course
Pimlico Race Course is a horse racetrack in Baltimore, Maryland, most famous for hosting the Preakness Stakes. Its name is derived from the 1660s when English settlers named the area where the facility currently stands in honor of Olde Ben Pimlico's Tavern in London...
in Baltimore. To be eligible for the Maryland Million Ladies, a 3 year-old filly 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
Maryland Million Day
The Maryland Million Day is an annual series of stakes thoroughbred horse races operated by Maryland Million Limited, a company formed in 1985....
, a 12-race program held in mid October that was the creation of renowned television sports journalist Jim McKay
Jim McKay
James Kenneth McManus , better known by his professional name of Jim McKay, was an American television sports journalist....
. 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.
At its inception in 1986 through 1990 the Maryland Million Ladies was run at one and 1/16 mile on turf. The race was run on the main track on dirt in 1992 and 1995. From 1991 to present (with the above exceptions) the race has been run at 1-1/8 miles on the turf.
In its 24th running in 2009, the race is restricted to those horses who were sire
Sire
Sire may refer to:* Father, the counterpart of a dam, particularly in animal breeding. See also stallion* James W. Sire, author on worldviews* Sire Records, a record label* Sire Advertising, an advertising agency...
d by a stallion
Stallion (horse)
A stallion is a male horse that has not been gelded .Stallions will follow the conformation and phenotype of their breed, but within that standard, the presence of hormones such as testosterone may give stallions a thicker, "cresty" neck, as well as a somewhat more muscular physique as compared to...
who stands
Horse breeding
Horse breeding is reproduction in horses, and particularly the human-directed process of selective breeding of animals, particularly purebred horses of a given breed. Planned matings can be used to produce specifically desired characteristics in domesticated horses...
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. In its inaugural year (1986) the race was called the "Eskimo Pie Maryland Ladies." From 1987 through 1992 the race was known as the "First National Bank of Maryland Ladies." In 1993 the race was called the "BWI Airport Maryland Ladies" and in 1994-1995 the "USAir Maryland Ladies." From 1997 through 1999 the race was known as the "Carrollton Bank Maryland Ladies and from 2000-2001 it was called the "Kameen Laser Eye Associates Maryland Ladies." In 2004 the race was called the "Susquehanna Bank Maryland Ladies."
Records
Most wins horse:- 3 - Mz. Zill Bear (1993, 1994, 1995)
- 3 - Countus In (1989, 1990, 1991)
Speed record:
- 9 furlongs: 1:46.86 - Hail Hillary (2003)
- 8.5 furlongs: 1:42 1/5 - Countus In (1989)
Most wins by an owner:
- 3 - Mea Culpa Stables
- 3 - Charles G. Middleton III
Most wins by a jockey
Jockey
A jockey is an athlete who rides horses in horse racing or steeplechase racing, primarily as a profession. The word also applies to camel riders in camel racing.-Etymology:...
:
- 3 - Julie KroneJulie KroneJulie Krone , is a retired American jockey. In 1993, she became the first female jockey to win a Triple Crown race when she captured the Belmont Stakes aboard Colonial Affair...
- 3 - Mark Johnston
Most wins by a trainer
Horse trainer
In horse racing, a trainer prepares a horse for races, with responsibility for exercising it, getting it race-ready and determining which races it should enter...
:
- 3 - Ronald Cartwright
- 3 - Steven M. Rieser
Winners of the Maryland Million Ladies
| Year |
Winner |
Age |
Jockey |
Trainer |
Owner |
Distance (Miles) |
Time |
Purse |
| 2011 | Love's Blush | 5 | Jeremy Rose Jeremy Rose Jeremy Rose is an American Thoroughbred racehorse jockey. He began his career as a professional rider at Delaware Park in Wilmington, Delaware and in 2001 was his breakout year and he was voted the United States' Eclipse Award for Outstanding Apprentice Jockey.In 2005, Rose guided Afleet Alex, to... |
Rodney Jenkins | Richard L. Golden | 1-1/8 | 1:55.03 | $100,000 |
| 2010 | My Sweet Nenana | 4 | Christopher Ho Christopher Ho Christopher K. Ho is an artist and curator who lives and works in New York City. He graduated from Cornell University in 1997 and Columbia University with an M.Phil in 2003.... |
Daniel T. O’Ryan | Daniel T. O’Ryan | 1-1/8 | 1:54.67 | $100,000 |
| 2009 | Talkin About Love | 4 | Carlos H. Marquez, Jr. | Kevin G. Sleeter | Kevin G. Sleeter | 1-1/8 | 1:47.85 | $150,000 |
| 2008 | Miss Lombardi | 6 | Jeremy Rose Jeremy Rose Jeremy Rose is an American Thoroughbred racehorse jockey. He began his career as a professional rider at Delaware Park in Wilmington, Delaware and in 2001 was his breakout year and he was voted the United States' Eclipse Award for Outstanding Apprentice Jockey.In 2005, Rose guided Afleet Alex, to... |
H. Graham Motion H. Graham Motion H. Graham Motion is an American horse trainer, notable for his work with 2011 Kentucky Derby winner Animal Kingdom and Better Talk Now. Motion started out training and winning with his own Thoroughbred horses at age 29, his first win was with Bounding Daisy in March 1993 at Laurel Park... |
Linda and Robert Newton | 1-1/8 | 1:49.52 | $200,000 |
| 2007 | Maddy's Heart | 3 | Ramon Dominguez | Timothy A. Hills | Dennis J. Federico | 1-1/8 | 1:47.26 | $200,000 |
| 2006 | Debbie Sue | 5 | Jeremy Rose Jeremy Rose Jeremy Rose is an American Thoroughbred racehorse jockey. He began his career as a professional rider at Delaware Park in Wilmington, Delaware and in 2001 was his breakout year and he was voted the United States' Eclipse Award for Outstanding Apprentice Jockey.In 2005, Rose guided Afleet Alex, to... |
Hamilton A. Smith | Fred A. Green, Jr. | 1-1/8 | 1:47.63 | $150,000 |
| 2005 | Surf Lite | 4 | R. Soodeen | Flint W. Stites | Country Life Farm | 1-1/8 | 1:51.95 | $150,000 |
| 2004 | Hail Hillary | 4 | Mario Pino | David C. Kassen | Larry Slavin | 1-1/8 | 1:51.09 | $100,000 |
| 2003 | Hail Hillary | 3 | Abe Castillano, Jr. | David C. Kassen | Larry Slavin | 1-1/8 | 1:46.86 | $100,000 |
| 2002 | Shopping for Love | 5 | Richard Migliore | Kenneth A. Nesky | Dennis D'Arcangelo | 1-1/8 | 1:48.61 | $100,000 |
| 2001 | Stal Quest | 3 | Travis Dunkelberger | Dale Capuano | Costas N. Triantafilos | 1-1/8 | 1:48.40 | $100,000 |
| 2000 | Caveat's Shot | 5 | Mark T. Johnston | Dale Capuano | Ben Dover Stable | 1-1/8 | 1:47.90 | $100,000 |
| 1999 | Vaguely Rich | 4 | Mario Pino | Robin L. Graham | Frank P. Wright | 1-1/8 | 1:54.80 | $100,000 |
| 1998 | Lonesome Sound | 6 | Mario Verge | H. Graham Motion H. Graham Motion H. Graham Motion is an American horse trainer, notable for his work with 2011 Kentucky Derby winner Animal Kingdom and Better Talk Now. Motion started out training and winning with his own Thoroughbred horses at age 29, his first win was with Bounding Daisy in March 1993 at Laurel Park... |
Sandy Bayou Stables | 1-1/8 | 1:52.20 | $100,000 |
| 1997 | Only Ali | 5 | C.H. Marquez Jr. | Barclay Tagg Barclay Tagg Barclay Tagg is an American thoroughbred horse trainer. A 1961 graduate of Pennsylvania State University with a degree in Animal Husbandry, he is best known for conditioning Kentucky Derby, Preakness, and Jockey Club Gold Cup winner Funny Cide. Horses in Tagg's stable have included Showing Up and... |
Yardley Manfuso | 1-1/8 | 1:59.20 | $100,000 |
| 1996 | Julie's Brilliance | 4 | Mark T. Johnston | King T. Leatherbury King T. Leatherbury King T. Leatherbury MBA is an American Thoroughbred racehorse trainer who ranks third all-time in wins among U.S. trainers.... |
Elaine L. Bassford | 1-1/8 | 1:59.60 | $100,000 |
| 1995 | Mz. Zill Bear | 6 | Steve D. Hamilton | Ronald Cartwright | Mea Culpa Stables | 1-1/8 | 1:51.80 | $120,000 |
| 1994 | Mz. Zill Bear | 5 | L.C. Reynolds | Ronald Cartwright | Mea Culpa Stables | 1-1/8 | 1:53.00 | $120,000 |
| 1993 | Mz. Zill Bear | 4 | Edgar S. Prado | Ronald Cartwright | Mea Culpa Stables | 1-1/8 | 1:49.40 | $120,000 |
| 1992 | Richard's Lass | 4 | J. F. Chavez | Alfredo Callejas | Robert Perez | 1-1/8 | 1:50.20 | $120,000 |
| 1991 | Countus In | 6 | Julie Krone Julie Krone Julie Krone , is a retired American jockey. In 1993, she became the first female jockey to win a Triple Crown race when she captured the Belmont Stakes aboard Colonial Affair... |
Steven M. Rieser | Charles G. Middleton III | 1-1/8 | 1:50.20 | $120,000 |
| 1990 | Countus In | 5 | Julie Krone Julie Krone Julie Krone , is a retired American jockey. In 1993, she became the first female jockey to win a Triple Crown race when she captured the Belmont Stakes aboard Colonial Affair... |
Steven M. Rieser | Charles G. Middleton III | 1-1/16 | 1:42.60 | $150,000 |
| 1989 | Countus In | 4 | Julie Krone Julie Krone Julie Krone , is a retired American jockey. In 1993, she became the first female jockey to win a Triple Crown race when she captured the Belmont Stakes aboard Colonial Affair... |
Steven M. Rieser | Charles G. Middleton III | 1-1/16 | 1:42.20 | $150,000 |
| 1988 | Chapel of Dreams | 4 | Chris McCarron Chris McCarron Christopher John "Chris" McCarron is a retired American thoroughbred horse racing Hall of Fame jockey. He is currently working as a racing analyst for TVG Network.... |
John Parisella | T.M. Sabarese | 1-1/16 | 1:49.00 | $150,000 |
| 1987 | Gold Glove | 4 | Lafit Pincay Jr. | J. William Boniface | Ivy Dell Stud | 1-1/16 | 1:49.00 | $150,000 |
| 1986 | Dismasted | 4 | Jean-Luc Samyn Jean-Luc Samyn Jean-Luc Samyn is a jockey in American Thoroughbred horse racing.The son of a pastry chef, Jean-Luc Samyn was one of three children. At age thirteen, he went to work for the stable of trainer John Cunnington at Chantilly, a racecourse about north of Paris city center... |
Philip G. Johnson Philip G. Johnson Philip Gustav Johnson was a pioneer in the manufacturing of airplanes and in the organization of commercial airlines in the United States and Canada. Johnson served as president of Boeing, United Airlines and Kenworth.... |
Edward P. Evans | 1-1/16 | 1:44.60 | $150,000 |
See also
- Maryland Million Ladies top three finishersMaryland Million Ladies top three finishersThis is a listing of the horses that finished in either first, second, or third place and the number of starters in the Maryland Million Ladies, an American State-bred stakes race for fillies & mares three years-old and up at 1-1/8 miles on the turf held at Laurel Park Racecourse in Laurel,...
- Maryland Million DayMaryland Million DayThe Maryland Million Day is an annual series of stakes thoroughbred horse races operated by Maryland Million Limited, a company formed in 1985....
- Laurel Park Racecourse