Maryland Million Oaks was an American Thoroughbred horse race held annually from 1986 thru 2012 primarily at Laurel Park Racecourse in Laurel, Maryland or at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore. To be eligible for the Maryland Million Oaks, a horse had to 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 was 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 for Thoroughbreds. 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.
The race was run at miles in 1991, 1992, 2001, 2002 and 2004. It was run as the Omni International Maryland Oaks in 1986 and 1987. From 1990 through 1993 the race was called the Challedon Society Maryland Oaks. It was called the Baltimore Magazine Maryland Oaks between 1995 and 1998. The metropolitan newspaper sponsored the race from 1999 through 2002 and it was called the Baltimore Sun Maryland Oaks. In 2004 the race was called the Cosequin Maryland Oaks and in 2007 the race was called the Maryland Lottery Oaks.
In its 24th running in 2009, 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: 1 mile (8 furlongs) : 1:36.40 - Love That Dance (2009) miles (9 furlongs) : 1:43.80 - Silmaril (2004)
Most wins by a jockey: 3 - Edgar S. Prado (1993, 1996, 1998)
Most wins by a trainer: 3 - Anthony W. Dutrow (1999, 2002, 2006)
Most wins by an owner: 1 - 25 different owners tied with one
Winners Year Winner Age Jockey Trainer Owner (Miles) Time Purse$2012 Jazzy Idea 3 Elvis Trujillo Edwin Merryman Edwin Merryman 1 mile1:38.64 $100,0002011 Brushed by Love 3 Julian Pimentel Michael J. Trombetta Nona Lisa Stables LLC 1 mile1:38.68$100,0002010Baltimore Belle3Vladimir DiazJ. B. SecorRob Gerczak/Kaygar Stable 1 mile1:38.35$100,0002009Love That Dance3Carlos H. Marquez Jr.Benjamin PerkinsJohn Petrini 1 mile1:36.40$100,0002008Sweet Goodbye 3J. D. AcostaChristopher W. GroveWilliam R. Harris1 mile1:38.47$150,0002007Moon Catcher 3Tony BlackTimothy F. RitchieCJZ Racing Stable 1 mile1:37.47$150,0002006Smart and Fancy3Jeremy RoseAnthony W. DutrowWin and Place Stable1 mile1:37.34$150,0002005Sticky Fitzhugh LLC3Jozbin Z. SantanaRichard W. SmallFitzhugh LLC1-1/81:54.20$150,0002004Silmaril 3Abel Castellano Jr.Christopher W. GroveStephen E. Quick 1-1/161:43.80$100,0002003River Cruise 3Jeremy RoseLawrence E. MurraySondra D. Bender1-1/81:50.65$100,0002002Undercover 3Mario PinoAnthony W. DutrowAnthony W. Dutrow1-1/161:43.90$100,0002001Along Came Mary 3Travis DunkelbergerH. James BondGerald A. Nielsen1-1/161:45.71$100,0002000Gin Talking 3Ramon DominguezRobin L. GrahamSkeedattle Associates1-1/81:48.71$100,0001999Saratoga Friends 3Rick WilsonAnthony W. DutrowSaratoga Friends Stable1-1/81:51.00$100,0001998Maragold Princess 3Edgar S. PradoTodd A. PletcherMichael Cascio1-1/81:51.00$100,0001997Proud Run 3Nick SantagataRichard J. HendriksKatharine W. Merryman1-1/81:51.00$100,0001996The Rulers Sister 3Edgar S. PradoDonald H. BarrChilds & Childs Stable1-1/81:49.00$100,0001995Urbane 3Corey NakataniRandy BradshawSiegel Family1-1/81:50.00$100,0001994Churchbell Chimes 3Alberto DelgadoJ. William BonifaceSusan Granville1-1/81:50.00$100,0001993Champion Jay 3Edgar S. PradoCarlos A. GarciaHerman J. Kossow1-1/81:50.00$100,0001992Deputation 3Julie KroneClaude McGaughey IIIStuart S. Janney III1-1/161:44.00$100,0001991Richards Lass 3Jorge F. ChavezAlfredo CallejasRobert M. Perez1-1/161:42.00$100,0001990McKilts 3Joe RoccoW. Meredith BailesDanDar Farm1-1/81:50.00$100,0001989Beware of the Cat 3Eddie MapleLazaro S. BarreraRyehill Farm1-1/81:50.00$100,0001988Oh My Pride 3José A. SantosMichael J. MoranIvy Dell Stud1-1/81:51.00$100,0001987Angelina County 3Mario G. PinoJ. William BonifaceCarey K. Miller1-1/81:50.00$100,0001986Smart n Quick 3Alberto DelgadoKatharine M. VossJ. B. Merryman1-1/81:51.00$100,000
See also Maryland Million Oaks top three finishers Maryland Million Day Laurel Park Racecourse
References
Maryland Thoroughbred official website