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{{Infobox horseraces
| class         = Restricted State-bred Stakes
| horse race    = Maryland Million Sprint Handicap
| image         =
| caption       =
| location      = [[Laurel Park Racecourse]], <br>[[Laurel, Maryland]],<br>United States
| inaugurated   = 1986
| race type     = [[Thoroughbred]] – [[Flat racing]]
| website       = {{URL|1=http://www.marylandthoroughbred.com/newsindex.php?articleid=953}}
| distance      = 3/4 miles ([[Furlong|6 furlongs]])
| surface       = Dirt
| track         = left-handed
| qualification = Three-year-olds and up
| weight        =
| purse         = $100,000
| bonuses       =
}}
'''Maryland Million Sprint 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 Sprint Handicap, 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.<ref>Maryland Million 2008, October 4, Laurel Park, Official Souvenir Guide for 23rd Running, page 4 and 5.</ref>
In 1986 the race was called the First National Bank of Maryland Sprint Handicap. In 1987 and 1988 the race was called the Jiffy Lube Sprint Handicap. In 1989 the race was sponsored by the state Department of Tourism and was called the State of Maryland Sprint Handicap. From 1990 to 1993 the race was called the U.S. Air Maryland Sprint Handicap. In 1994–1995 the race was called the B.W.I. Airport Maryland Sprint Handicap. In 2003 the race was called the Susquehanna Bank Maryland Sprint Handicap and in 2007 the race was called the Fasi-Tipton Sprint Handicap. The race currently offers a [[Purse distribution|purse]] of $100,000.
In its 30th running in 2015, the race was restricted to those horses who were [[sire]]d by a [[stallion (horse)|stallion]] who [[horse breeding|stands]] in the state of Maryland. Both the entrant horse and their stallion must be nominated to the Maryland Million program.
== Records ==
'''Most wins:'''
* no multiple winners of the Maryland Million Sprint Handicap
'''Speed record: '''
* 1:08.56 – McKendree (2000)
'''Most wins by an owner:'''
* no multiple winners of the Maryland Million Sprint Handicap
'''Most wins by a [[jockey]]:'''
* 3 – [[Mario Pino]]     (2002, 1996 and 1991)
* 3 – [[Ramon Domínguez]]     (2009, 2007 and 2003)
'''Most wins by a [[horse trainer|trainer]]:'''
* 3 – [[Richard Dutrow]]     (1998, 1988 and 1986)
==Winners of the Maryland Million Sprint Handicap since 1986==
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! style="background-color:#DACAA5; width:36px" | Year<br>
! style="background-color:#DACAA5; width:149px"| Winner<br>
! style="background-color:#DACAA5; width:20px"| Age<br>
! style="background-color:#DACAA5; width:147px"| Jockey<br>
! style="background-color:#DACAA5; width:150px"| Trainer<br>
! style="background-color:#DACAA5; width:181px"| Owner<br>
! style="background-color:#DACAA5; width:35px"| Distance<br>
! style="background-color:#DACAA5; width:60px"| Time<br>
! style="background-color:#DACAA5; width:75px"| Purse
|-
| align=center|2020
|
| align=center|-
| Sheldon Russell
|
|
| align=center|6 fur.
| align=center|0:00.00
| align=center|$100,000
|-
| align=center|2019
| Taco Supream
| align=center|4
| Sheldon Russell
| Damon R. Dilodovico
| Big Bertha Stable
| align=center|6 fur.
| align=center|1:08.80
| align=center|$100,000
|-
| align=center|2018
| Lewisfield
| align=center|5
| Jevian Toledo
| Jeff C. Runco
| Linda Zang
| align=center|6 fur.
| align=center|1:09.08
| align=center|$100,000
|-
| align=center|2017
| Blu Moon Ace
| align=center|4
| Julian Pimentel
| Kevin Patterson
| Robert L. Cole Jr.
| align=center|6 fur.
| align=center|1:09.06
| align=center|$100,000
|-
| align=center|2016
| Nicaradalic Rocks
| align=center|3
| Angel Serpa
| Kieron Magee
| T D C B E Stable
| align=center|6 fur.
| align=center|1:09.89
| align=center|$100,000
|-
| align=center|2015
| Jack's in the Deck
| align=center|6
| Forest Boyce
| Robin L. Graham
| Jones/Graham
| align=center|6 fur.
| align=center|1:10.74
| align=center|$100,000
|-
| align=center|2014
| D C Dancer
| align=center|4
| Angel Serpa
| Michael Trombetta
| TomRus LLC
| align=center|6 fur.
| align=center|1:09.93
| align=center|$100,000
|-
| align=center|2013
| Ribo Bobo
| align=center|5
| Julian Pimentel
| [[John Servis]]
| Mr. Amore Stable
| align=center|6 fur.
| align=center|1:08.64
| align=center|$100,000
|-
| align=center|2012
| Action Andy
| align=center|5
| Horacio Karamanos
| C. Garcia
| Robert Gerczak
| align=center|6 fur.
| align=center|1:10.39
| align=center|$100,000
|-
| align=center|2011
| Sloane Ranger
| align=center|5
| Horacio Karamanos
| Martin E. Ciresa
| Vicki Schowe
| align=center|6 fur.
| align=center|1:10.15
| align=center|$100,000
|-
|align=center|2010
|Jack On The Rocks
|align=center|5
|Sheldon Russell
|Gary Gullo
|Funky Munky Stable
|align=center|6 fur.
|align=center|1:09.85
|align=center|$100,000
|-
|align=center|2009
|Roaring Lion
|align=center|5
|[[Ramon Domínguez]]
|[[Bruce N. Levine]]
|Repole Stable
|align=center|6 fur.
|align=center|1:08.68
|align=center|$100,000
|-
|align=center|2008
|Celtic Innis
|align=center|6
|Craig Gibbs
|Timothy L. Keefe
|E. Allen Murray Jr.
|align=center|6 fur.
|align=center|1:10.81
|align=center|$150,000
|-
|align=center|2007
|Grand Champion
|align=center|4
|[[Ramon Domínguez]]
|[[James A. Jerkens]]
|Susan & John Moore
|align=center|6 fur.
|align=center|1:10.27
|align=center|$150,000
|-
|align=center|2006
|Irontron
|align=center|6
|[[Jeremy Rose]]
|[[Scott A. Lake]]
|Trade Winds Stable
|align=center|6 fur.
|align=center|1:09.54
|align=center|$150,000
|-
|align=center|2005
|Saay Mi Name
|align=center|5
|Chris VanHassel
|Wayne M. Bailey
|Wayne M. Bailey
|align=center|6 fur.
|align=center|1:10.68
|align=center|$150,000
|-
|align=center|2004
|My Poker Player
|align=center|4
|[[Ryan Fogelsonger]]
|[[Bruce N. Levine]]
|Roddy Valente
|align=center|6 fur.
|align=center|1:10.13
|align=center|$100,000
|-
|align=center|2003
|Michael's Pride
|align=center|6
|[[Ramon Domínguez]]
|Howard Wolfendale
|Edward E. Turner
|align=center|6 fur.
|align=center|1:24.11
|align=center|$100,000
|-
|align=center|2002
|Deer Run
|align=center|3
|[[Mario Pino]]
|Christopher Grove
|William R. Harris
|align=center|6 fur.
|align=center|1:10.47
|align=center|$100,000
|-
|align=center|2001
|Jorgie Stover
|align=center|3
|Michael J. McCarthy
|John V. Alecci
|P & J Stable
|align=center|6 fur.
|align=center|1:10.47
|align=center|$100,000
|-
|align=center|2000
|McKendree
|align=center|4
|[[Mark T. Johnston|Mark Johnston]]
|[[Scott A. Lake]]
|E & G Stables
|align=center|6 fur.
|align=center|1:08.56
|align=center|$100,000
|-
|align=center|1999
|Aristotle
|align=center|3
|Michael J. McCarthy
|Louis Albertrani
|Paraneck Stable
|align=center|6 fur.
|align=center|1:09.40
|align=center|$100,000
|-
|align=center|1998
|Greenspring Willy
|align=center|3
|Larry C. Reynolds
|[[Richard E. Dutrow Sr.|Richard E. Dutrow]]
|Post Time 96
|align=center|6 fur.
|align=center|1:10.20
|align=center|$100,000
|-
|align=center|1997
|Aberfoyle
|align=center|5
|[[Mark T. Johnston|Mark Johnston]]
|[[John J. Lenzini Jr.]]
|C. Frank Hopkins
|align=center|6 fur.
|align=center|1:10.60
|align=center|$100,000
|-
|align=center|1996
|Punch Line
|align=center|6
|[[Mario Pino]]
|[[William H. Turner Jr.]]
|Althea Richards
|align=center|6 fur.
|align=center|1:09.80
|align=center|$100,000
|-
|align=center|1995
|Foxie G
|align=center|4
|[[Edgar Prado]]
|Dale Capuano
|Phillip Capuano
|align=center|6 fur.
|align=center|1:09.40
|align=center|$100,000
|-
|align=center|1994
|Prenup
|align=center|3
|[[José A. Santos]]
|[[Mark A. Hennig]]
|[[Edward P. Evans]]
|align=center|6 fur.
|align=center|1:09.00
|align=center|$100,000
|-
|align=center|1993
|Military Look
|align=center|3
|[[Kent Desormeaux]]
|Charles Hadry
|Stuart S. Janney, III
|align=center|6 fur.
|align=center|1:09.40
|align=center|$100,000
|-
|align=center|1992
|Charlie You Know
|align=center|4
|Steve D. Hamilton
|Wallace Neilson
|Joseph C. Perry
|align=center|6 fur.
|align=center|1:10.60
|align=center|$100,000
|-
|align=center|1991
|Smart Alec
|align=center|3
|[[Mario Pino]]
|Richard W. Delp
|Mrs. W. F. L. Tutle
|align=center|6 fur.
|align=center|1:10.80
|align=center|$100,000
|-
|align=center|1990
|Jeweler's Choice
|align=center|5
|[[Craig Perret]]
|John W. Hicks, III
|G. A. Huguely
|align=center|6 fur.
|align=center|1:09.80
|align=center|$100,000
|-
|align=center|1989
|Deputy Shaw
|align=center|4
|[[José C. Ferrer]]
|David Monaci
|Ron Davis
|align=center|6 fur.
|align=center|1:09.20
|align=center|$100,000
|-
|align=center|1988
|King's Nest
|align=center|3
|[[Chris McCarron]]
|[[Richard E. Dutrow Sr.]]
|Sondra Bender
|align=center|6 fur.
|align=center|1:10.20
|align=center|$100,000
|-
|align=center|1987
|Cool Joe
|align=center|5
|Vincent Bracciale Jr.
|[[H. Allen Jerkens]]
|Country Roads
|align=center|6 fur.
|align=center|1:11.40
|align=center|$100,000
|-
|align=center|1986
|[[King's Swan]]
|align=center|6
|Vincent Bracciale Jr.
|[[Richard E. Dutrow Sr.]]
|Moshe Asher Stable
|align=center|6 fur.
|align=center|1:11.00
|align=center|$100,000
|-
|}
== See also ==
* [[Maryland Million Sprint Handicap top three finishers]]
* [[Maryland Million Day]]
* [[Laurel Park Racecourse]]
==References==
{{Reflist}}
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20110714043402/http://www.marylandthoroughbred.com/newsindex.php?articleid=953 Maryland Thoroughbred official website]
[[Category:Horse races in Maryland]]
[[Category:Horse races in the United States]]
[[Category:Recurring events established in 1986]]
[[Category:Laurel Park Racecourse]]
[[Category:Horse races established in 1986]]
[[Category:1986 establishments in Maryland]]