Maryland Million Nursery Stakes 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, the race is classified as a Restricted 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.Maryland Million 2008, October 4, Laurel Park, Official Souvenir Guide for 23rd Running, page 4 and 5.

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 : 1:09.22 - 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, 2007)

Most wins by a trainer: 3 - H. Graham Motion (1996, 2005, 2017)

Winners Yr Winner Age Jockey Trainer Owner Dist. Time Purse2024 Do It for Michael2 Xavier Perez John J. Robb No Guts No Glory Farm6 fur.1:10.57$100,0002023 Catahoula Moon2 Xavier Perez John J. Robb Super C Racing6 fur.1:12.24$102,0302022 Johnyz From Albany2 Jorge Ruiz Dale Capuano Charles J. Reed6 fur.1:11.35$100,0002021 Buff Hello2 Charlie Marquez Claudio Gonzalez Joseph Besecker6 fur.1:10.51$100,0002020 Kenny Had A Notion2 Jorge Ruiz Dale Capuano Ulman, Louis J. and Glasser, H. Neil6 fur.1:10.55$100,0002019 Ournationonparade2 Inoel Beato T. Bernard Houghton Reeves Thoroughbred Racing6 fur.1:09.73$100,0002018 Follow the Dog2 Julian Pimentel Marya K. Montoya Waldorf Racing Stables6 fur.1:10.14$100,0002017 Clever Mind2 Nik Juarez H. Graham Motion Richard L. Golden6 fur.1:10.05$100,0002016 Greatbullsoffire 2 Victor R. Carrasco Hamilton A. Smith Kathleen Willier6 fur.1:11.48$100,0002015 Corvus 2 Jevian Toledo Katharine M. Voss Harrison/Manfuso/Voss6 fur.1:12.15$100,0002014 Golden Years2 Victor Carrasco Rodney Jenkins Hillwood Stable LLC6 fur.1:10.54$100,0002013 It's a Bang2 Richard Monterrey Donald Barr Walter Vieser II6 fur.1:10.48 $100,0002012 Keep Momma Happy2 Carlos Marquez Jr. Ben Feliciano Edmund Baxter6 fur.1:12.76 $100,0002011 Glib 2 Eric Camacho Jerry Robb No Guts No Glory St.6 fur.1:10.95$100,0002010 Steady Warrior2Travis DunkelbergerGary Capuano ZWP Stable7 fur.1:11.18$100,0002009Toboggan Slide2Walter LlagasDaniel T. O'RyanDaniel T. O'Ryan 7 fur.1:09.22$100,0002008Juke Joint2Dale V. BecknerDavid DiPietroR. Legacy Racing Inc.7 fur.1:26.22$150,0002007Regal Solo2Ryan FogelsongerLinda AlbertE. Allen Murray Jr.7 fur.1:25.79$125,0002006Clifton Park2Rosie NapravnikBruce C. JacksonTrade Wind Farms7 fur.1:25.07$125,0002005Creve Coeur2Ramon DominguezH. Graham MotionEugene F. Ford7 fur.1:26.21$100,0002004What's Up Lonely2Ryan FogelsongerDale CapuanoFortunate Stable6 fur.1:11.72$100,0002003Polish Rifle2Mario PinoAnthony DutrowRonald H. Parker7 fur.1:23.17$100,0002002Cherokee's Boy2Ryan FogelsongerGary CapuanoZWP Stables6 fur.1:11.21$100,0002001Pal's Partner2Alex ColeWalter C. ReeseWalter C. Reece6 fur.1:11.70$100,0002000T P Louie2Felix L. OrtizMartin E. CiresaB J Partners7 fur.1:23.93$100,0001999Darwin2Rick WilsonWilliam Badget Jr.C K Woods Stable7 fur.1:24.20$100,0001998Pulling Punches2Mario VergeMichael J. MoranBrushwood Stables7 fur.1:25.40$100,0001997Carnivorous Habit2Edgar S. PradoHamilton A. SmithHickory Plainss Farm7 fur.1:27.00$100,0001996Carrolls Favorite2Mark JohnstonH. Graham MotionEugene F. Ford7 fur.1:23.60$100,0001995Count On Numbers2Mark JohnstonCarlos A. GarciaHerman J. Kassow7 fur.1:25.60$100,0001994Sam's Quest2Richard MiglioreFrancis P. CampitelliFrank Giardina7 fur.1:24.80$100,0001993Run Alden2Greg W. HuttonJerry RobbHal C. B. Clagett7 fur.1:24.00$100,0001992Military Look2Kent DesormeauxCharles HadryStuart S. Janney III6 fur.1:12.00$100,0001991Coolin It2Luis R. Rivera Jr.Hubert "Sonny" HineZelda Cohen6 fur.1:11.40$100,0001990Xray2Craig PerretRichard J. LundyAllen Paulson6 fur.1:12.40$100,0001989Real Tough2Michael Todd HunterSandra StancerSandra Stancer6 fur.1:10.80$100,0001988Snow King2Kent DesormeauxLoren PateSondra Bender6 fur.1:24.60$100,0001987Sean's Ferrari2Laffit Pincay Jr.J. William BonifaceMcManus Stable6 fur.1:12.20$100,0001986First Patriot2Vincent Bracciale Jr.H. Allen JerkensW. Rickman1 mile1:37.40$100,000

See also Maryland Million Nursery top three finishers Maryland Million Day Laurel Park Racecourse

References

Maryland Thoroughbred official website