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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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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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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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
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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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