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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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2018 Gala Live Auction Preview

Here's a sneak peek of the 2018 Maryland Million Live Auction items, which will be available for bidding upon at the Maryland Million Gala & Auction, Friday, Oct 19. Auction proceeds benefit the Maryland Horse Industry Foundation - learn more about the MHIF. Still need your Gala tickets?  Purchase Gala Tickets.

Questions? Contact Jordyn at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or (410) 252-2100 ext. 113.

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Greg Daney Wins 2018 Maryland Million Art Contest

Maryland Million Ltd. would like to congratulate Greg Daney, the winner of the 2018 Maryland Million Art Competition!

The winning piece is an acrylic on canvas of Docent (Waquoit—Dormir, by Halo) winning the 2002 Maryland Million Classic at Pimlico with jockey Jeremy Rose celebrating as they cross the wire. A three-time winner on Jim McKay Maryland Million Day (2001 Maryland Million Sweepstakes, 2002/2003 Maryland Million Classic), Docent was victorious in a multitude of stakes races and was also multiple-graded stakes placed. Docent retired to Elberton Hill Farm in Darlington, Md., after winning 16 of his 36 starts, with impressive career earnings of $802,704.

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