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2019 Pre-Entry & Events Books Available Online

The 2019 Pre-Entry and Events books for Jim McKay Maryland Million Day are now available online!

Jim McKay Maryland Million Day will include 12 races in 2019, topped by the $150,000 Maryland Million Classic. Pre-Entries are due October 9 and final entries close October 16.

View the Pre-Entry book here.

The week of festivities will kick off at the Maryland Million Entry Draw at Laurel Park (Oct 16) and continue at the Maryland Million Gala in Baltimore (Oct 18). For race day, enjoy best seat at the track by reserving a table or tickets in the Maryland Million Village.

Get the scoop on all of the Maryland Million events here.

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Maryland Million Art Competition Deadline July 31st

Calling all artists! We’re searching for a MASTERPIECE (photograph, painting, drawing, etc) to display on the cover of the 2019 Maryland Million Gala invitation and event program. 

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Jim McKay Maryland Million Day Set for October 19

The 34th edition of Jim McKay Maryland Million Day will take place on Saturday, October 19 at Laurel Park.

Over 22,000 people were in attendance to enjoy the 2018 renewal of Maryland’s Day at the Races, which featured races for eligible Maryland-sired horses. Wagering topped $6.4 million, which is the highest it has been since 2007.

Fan favorite Crabcakes (Great Notion) took the Maryland Million Distaff H. for the second year in a row, and My Sistersledge (Etched) was a repeat winner in the Maryland Million Ladies S. A win by Saratoga Bob (Friesan Fire) in the Maryland Million Classic S. for Wayne Harrison, Bob Manfuso and Katy Voss was icing on the cake for a quintessentially-Maryland day.

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Big Horse, Big Day: Saratoga Bob wins Classic to highlight 34th Maryland Million

Enjoy the Jim McKay Maryland Million Day recap written by Joe Clancy and Sandra McKee for the December issue of the Mid-Atlantic Thoroughbred magazine.

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2nd Annual Maryland Million Hat Contest Declared a Winner

The 2nd annual Maryland Million Hat Contest, held on Jim McKay Maryland Million Day, proved once again to be popular with racegoers. Hosted in the super chic, newly rennovated spotsbook at Laurel Park, nearly 50 participants showed off their race day fashion to the panel of judges. 

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Internationally-acclaimed Tenor Anthony Kearns to Perform at the 2018 Jim McKay Maryland Million Day Celebrations

BALTIMORE - World-renowned tenor Anthony Kearns will sing the National Anthem and “God Bless America” at the 2018 Jim McKay Maryland Million Day at Laurel Park on Saturday, October 20, 2018, it was announced.

This is the fourth year Kearns will sing at this extraordinary day of racing for Maryland-sired Thoroughbred horses, started in 1986. The Jim McKay Maryland Million Day is a one-day stakes program offering purses and awards of more than $1 million, and is second only to the Preakness Stakes in Maryland racing events.

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2018 Jim McKay Maryland Million Day Pre-Entries Available

2018 Jim McKay Maryland Million Day pre-entries are posted!

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Final entries will be taken Wednesday, October 17.

Kick off the festivities with us at the Maryland Million Entry Draw at Laurel Park!

• Wednesday, October 17
• 4:00-6:00PM
• TIPS - Laurel Park Clubhouse
• Free admission

View Pre-Entries by Name

View Pre-Entries by Race

View Pre-Entries by Sire

Maryland Million Matchmaker Stallions Announced

Terms & Conditions:

Each stallion owner/manager names stallions they are willing to include in the promotion.

The owner AND breeder of the winner of designated races are eligible to select a breeding to one of the two stallions named on that designated race.

No preference is given to the owner or breeder, so it is possible that both the owner and breeder will select the same stallion.

The seasons are offered no-guarantee and require that the selected mare be suitable for breeding.The seasons are not for resale and are non-transferable.

It will be up to the stallion owner/manager to contact the winning owner and breeder after Maryland Million Day and give them a deadline for their selection.

Questions? Contact the Maryland Million office at (410) 252-2100.

Jim McKay Maryland Million Day Parking Map

QUESTIONS?

Maryland Million Village Ticket Holders - Trackside Club, VIP Tent, Traditional Club, Trackside VIP, Country Life Tent

• Contact the Maryland Million Office at (410) 252-2100

All Others - General Admission, Horsemen, Clubhouse Fest, etc.

• Contact Laurel Park at (301) 725-0400

Jailbreak Brewing Co. Produces Special Can for Jim McKay Maryland Million Day

Maryland Million Ltd. and The Maryland Jockey Club are thrilled to partner with Jailbreak Brewing Company to provide on-track patrons with an exclusive branded can celebrating Jim McKay Maryland Million Day. Be sure to join us and enjoy this delicious Amber Ale on Maryland’s Day at the Races, Oct 20 at Laurel Park!

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