2021 MARYLANDRACING CALENDAR

JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH

APRIL

JULY

OCTOBER

MAY

AUGUST

NOVEMBER

JUNE

SEPTEMBER

DECEMBER

JANUARY 2021SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

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OPENING DAY LAUREL WINTER MEET

GULFSTREAM PARK

NEW YEAR'S DAY

MARTIN LUTHERKING JR DAY

FEBRUARY 2021 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28

DECEMBER 2020 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

"It's structured. You know the race track is going to open, and it's going to close, and you have to get to

work together in between."

$250,000 General George Stakes (GIII) / February 15, 2020Owner: Mr Amore Stable

Trainer: Jason ServisJockey: Irad Ortiz, Jr.

Firenze Fire

FEBRUARY 2021SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

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JANUARY 2021 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

MARCH 2021 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

VALENTINE'S DAY

PRESIDENT'S DAY

ASH WEDNESDAY

BLACK HISTORYMONTH

”Still Having Fun (5 year old Maryland Bred). He knows he's good."

$250,000 Runhappy Barbara Fritchie Stakes (GIII) / February 15, 2020Owner: Hillwood Stable LLC and Richard L. Golden

Trainer: Graham MotionJockey: Trevor McCarthy

Majestic Reason

MARCH 2021SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

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FEBRUARY 2021 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28

APRIL 2021 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30

DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME BEGINS

PALM SUNDAY/FIRST DAY OF PASSOVER

LAST DAY OF LAUREL WINTER MEET

ST. PATRICK’S DAY FIRST DAY OF SPRING

WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH

Hot walker for trainer, Katy Voss. “I have been with Katy for 25 years. We try to keep them

[the horses] happy.”

$250,000 Pimlico Special (GIII) / October 2, 2020Owner: MCA Racing StableTrainer: Claudio Gonzalez

Jockey: Angel Cruz

Harpers First Ride

APRIL 2021SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

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MARCH 2021 S M T W T F S

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MAY 2021 S M T W T F S

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OPENING DAY LAUREL SPRING MEET GOOD FRIDAY

EASTER

EARTH DAY

Gallops and ponies for trainer, Mike Trombetta. I become a kid when I am on a horse. I'm a little kid. You

should see me out there singing."

$250,000 George E. Mitchell Black-Eyed Susan Stakes (GII) / October 3, 2020Owner: Alfonso CammarotaTrainer: James T. RyersonJockey: Daniel Centeno

Miss Marissa

MAY 2021SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

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APRIL 2021 S M T W T F S

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JUNE 2021 S M T W T F S

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CINCO DE MAYO

MOTHER’S DAY

CLOSING DAY LAUREL SPRING MEET

OPENING DAY OF THE PIMLICO PREAKNESS MEET

BLACK-EYED SUSAN DAY

PREAKNESSSTAKES

KENTUCKY DERBY

MEMORIAL DAY/CLOSING DAY PREAKNESS MEET

Veterinarian, Equine Welfare & Medical Director, MJC. “Nobody works any harder or is concerned more about

the horses themselves then Libby Daniel.” Georganne Hale

$1,000,000 Preakness Stakes (GI) / October 3, 2020Owner: Peter J. Callahan

Trainer: Kenneth G. McPeekJockey: Robby Albarado

Swiss Skydiver

JUNE 2021SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

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MAY 2021 S M T W T F S

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JULY 2021 S M T W T F S

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OPENING DAY LAUREL SUMMER MEET BELMONT STAKES

FATHER’S DAY/FIRST DAY OF SUMMER

6 Grooms, 5 hotwalkers, and 4 riders. “They just know how we work… it takes a lot of

pressure off…” Lacy Gaudet

$250,000 Dinner Party Stakes (GII) / October 3, 2020Owner: Gaining Ground Racing LLC

Trainer: Brad H. CoxJockey: Florent Geroux

Factor This

JULY 2021SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

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INDEPENDENCE DAY

JUNE 2021 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30

AUGUST 2021 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

Foreman for trainer, Phil Schoenthal. “I love what I do, so it makes it easy.”

$150,000 Gallorette Stakes (GIII) / October 3, 2020Owner: Juddmonte Farms, Inc.

Trainer: Brad H. CoxJockey: Florent Geroux

Juliet Foxtrot

AUGUST 2021SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

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29 30 31

CLOSING DAY LAUREL SUMMER MEET

OPENING DAY STATE FAIR MEET AT TIMONIUM

JULY 2021 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

SEPTEMBER 2021 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30

Foreman for brother, Jonathan Maldonado. "It’s my passion, I have to be around the horses."

$150,000 Miss Preakness Stakes (GIII) / October 3, 2020Owner: Alex & JoAnn LieblongTrainer: Steven M. Asmussen

Jockey: Joe Bravo

Wicked Whisper

SEPTEMBER 2021SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

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LABOR DAY/CLOSING DAY STATE FAIR MEET AT TIMONIUMROSH HASHANAH

OPENING DAY LAUREL FALL MEET

YOM KIPPUR

FIRST DAY OF AUTUMN

AUGUST 2021 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

OCTOBER 2021 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

Martin Cruz, Ricardo Salazar, Ricardo Martinez. “We all take care of each other. It’s about the horses and

working together.”

$200,000 Frank J. DeFrancis Memorial Dash (GIII) / October 3, 2020Owner: Hillside Equestrian Meadows

Trainer: Damon R. DilodovicoJockey: Horacio Karamanos

Laki

OCTOBER 2021SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

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31

COLUMBUS DAY

MARYLAND MILLION DAY

HALLOWEEN

SEPTEMBER 2021 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30

NOVEMBER 2021 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30

"I feel comfortable. I feel good for the horse. They feel good when they win. They relax me I calm down every

time Isee them."

$150,000 Maryland Million Classic / October 24, 2020Owner: Cash is King LLC and LC Racing LLC

Trainer: Robert E. “Butch” Reid, Jr.Jockey: Sheldon Russell

Monday Morning QB

NOVEMBER 2021SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

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28 29 30

DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME ENDS VETERANS DAY

BREEDERS’ CUP AT DEL MAR

BREEDERS’ CUP AT DEL MAR

THANKSGIVING

HANUKKAH

OCTOBER 2021 S M T W T F S

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DECEMBER 2021 S M T W T F S

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"This is not work for me. I would do this without getting paid. I love this. Everybody that is here will tell you the

same thing. Tha's why we are here."

$200,000 Chick Lang Stakes (GIII) / October 1, 2020Owner: L. William and Corinne Heiligbrodt

Trainer: Steven M. AsmussenJockey: John Velazquez

Yaupon

DECEMBER 2021SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

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FIRST DAY OF WINTER CHRISTMAS EVE CHRISTMAS DAY

KWANZAA

NEW YEAR’S EVE/CLOSING DAY LAUREL WINTER MEET

NOVEMBER 2021 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30

JANUARY 2022 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

"I like animals and they keep me happy. I go off of their attitude. If they are positive, so am I. I have worked in five stars restaurants and have quit because I had to come

back to the racehorses."$150,000 Selima Stakes / October 3, 2020

Owner: Head of Plains Partners LLCTrainer: Chad C. Brown

Jockey: Trevor McCarthy

Fluffy Socks

DIRECTORYLAUREL PARK

P.O. Box 130, Laurel, Maryland 20725301-725-0400 / laurelpark.com

Dining Reservations: 301-725-0770

PIMLICO RACE COURSEHayward & Winner Avenues, Baltimore, Maryland 21215

410-542-9400 / pimlico.comDining Reservations: 301-725-0770

ROSECROFT RACEWAY6336 Rosecroft Dr., Fort Washington, Maryland 20744

301-567-4500 / rosecroft.comDining Reservations: 301-567-4500, x518

OTB AT BOONSBOROThe Jockey Bar & Grille

7704 Old National Pike, Boonsboro, MD 21713301-470-5403

OTB AT GREENMOUNT STATION1631 N. Main St., Hampstead, MD 21074

301-470-5464 / greenmountstation.com

OTB AT HORSESHOE CASINO1525 Russell St., Baltimore, MD 21230

301-470-5698caesars.com/horseshoe-baltimore/casino

RACEBOOK AT MGM NATIONAL HARBOR101 MGM National Ave, Oxon Hill, MD 20745

301-470-5490

OTB AT HOLLYWOOD CASINO PERRYVILLE1201 Chesapeake Overlook Pkwy., Perryville, MD 21903

410-378-8500

OTB AT RIVERBOAT RESTAURANT301 Beach Ter., Colonial Beach, VA 22443

804-224-7055 / theriverboat.net

OTB AT TIMONIUM FAIRGROUNDS2200 York Rd., Timonium, MD 21093

301-470-5402 / timoniumotb.com

OTB AT CLARION INN FREDERICK EVENT CENTER5400 Holiday Dr., Frederick, MD 21703

443-923-1698

MARYLAND HORSE BREEDERS’ ASSOCIATION321 Main St., Reisterstown, MD 21136

410-252-2100 / Fax: 410-560-0503 / marylandthoroughbred.com

MARYLAND MILLION, LTD.321 Main St., Reisterstown, MD 21136

410-252-2100 / Fax: 410-560-0503 / marylandmillion.com

MARYLAND THOROUGHBRED HORSEMEN’S ASSOCIATION500 Redland Court, Suite 105, Owings Mills, MD 21117

410-902-6842 / Fax: 410-902-6841 / mdhorsemen.com

BOOK YOUR NEXT EVENT AT LAUREL PARKThe Maryland Jockey Club at Laurel Park offers the perfect space for your next event,

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Contact Kerstin Rivkin301-470-5439 / Kerstin.Rivkin@marylandracing.com

Photographs by Jim McCue, Jerry Dzierwinksi, Jim Dulay and Eclipse Sportswire

Digital Calendar Created by Ivan De Leon – Maryland Jockey Club

Printed by House of Printing, Inc. Burtonsville, Maryland

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The Maryland Jockey Club Gate Crew - June 13, 2020 “Tough Times Don’t Last. Tough Teams Do.”

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