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==Records==
==Records==
'''Speed record:'''
'''Speed record:'''
* 1:47.80 - [[Take the Stand]] (2016) (new course record)
* 1:47.80 - [[Take the Stand]] (2016)

'''Margins:'''
* 6 lengths - Joyeux Danseur (1998)


'''Most wins:'''
'''Most wins:'''
* Proudinsky, 2008, 2009
* 2 - Proudinsky (2008, 2009)


'''Most wins by an owner:'''
'''Most wins by an owner:'''

Revision as of 10:53, 9 March 2021

Muniz Memorial Classic Stakes
Grade II race
LocationFair Grounds Race Course
New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Inaugurated1992 (Explosive Bid Handicap)
Race typeThoroughbred - Flat racing
Websitewww.fairgroundsracecourse.com
Race information
Distance1+1⁄8 miles (9 furlongs)
SurfaceTurf
TrackLeft-handed
QualificationFour-years-old and older
Weight124 lbs with allowances
Purse$300,000 (since 2014)

Muniz Memorial Classic Stakes is a Grade II American Thoroughbred horse race for horses aged four and older at a distance of one and one-eighth miles on the the turf run annually in early March at Fair Grounds Race Course in New Orleans, Louisiana. The event currently offers a purse of $300,000.

Race history

The race was formerly known as the Explosive Bid Handicap but was renamed for the 2004 edition to honor Mervyn R. Muniz, Jr., a longtime racing secretary at Fair Grounds Race Course who died in 2003.[1]

There was no race in 2006 due to Hurricane Katrina.

Records

Speed record:

Margins:

  • 6 lengths - Joyeux Danseur (1998)

Most wins:

  • 2 - Proudinsky (2008, 2009)

Most wins by an owner:

Most wins by a jockey:

Winners

Year Winner Age Jockey Trainer Owner Distance Time Purse Grade Ref
Muniz Memorial Classic Stakes
2020 Factor This 5 Shaun Bridgmohan Brad H. Cox Gaining Ground Racing 1+1⁄8 miles 1:47.21 $300,000 II [2]
Muniz Memorial Handicap
2019 Bricks and Mortar 5 Irad Ortiz Jr. Chad C. Brown Klaravich Stables Inc. & William Lawrence abt. 1+1⁄8 miles 1:50.44 $291,000 II [3]
2018 Synchrony 5 Joe Bravo Michael Stidham Pin Oak Stable abt. 1+1⁄8 miles 1:49.59 $300,000 II [4]
2017 Enterprising 6 Tyler Gaffalione Michael J. Maker Maxis Stable abt. 1+1⁄8 miles 1:48.41 $300,000 II [5]
2016 Take the Stand (ARG) 5 Edgar S. Prado William I. Mott Earle I. Mack, Wachtel Stable & Brous Stable abt. 1+1⁄8 miles 1:47.80 $300,000 II [6]
Mervin H. Muniz Jr Memorial Handicap
2015 Chocolate Ride 5 Joseph Talamo Brad H. Cox John Wentworth abt. 1+1⁄8 miles 1:48.18 $291,000 II [7]
2014 Skyring 5 Joseph Rocco Jr. D. Wayne Lukas Calumet Farm abt. 1+1⁄8 miles 1:52.01 $288,000 II [8]
2013 Amira's Prince (IRE) 4 Junior Alvarado William I. Mott Wachtel Stable, Eclipse Thoroughbred Partners & Gary Barber abt. 1+1⁄8 miles 1:49.76 $400,000 II [9]
2012 Casino Host 4 John R. Velazquez Chad C. Brown Mary & Gary West abt. 1+1⁄8 miles 1:50.87 $400,000 II [10]
2011 Smart Bid 5 Edgar S. Prado H. Graham Motion Augustin Stable abt. 1+1⁄8 miles 1:49.97 $400,000 II [11]
2010 Blues Street 6 Javier Castellano Todd A. Pletcher Anstu Stable abt. 1+1⁄8 miles 1:50.10 $300,000 II [12]
2009 Proudinsky (GER) 6 Victor Espinoza Robert J. Frankel Johanna Louise Glen-Teven abt. 1+1⁄8 miles 1:50.94 $500,000 II [13]
2008 Proudinsky (GER) 5 Garrett K. Gomez Robert J. Frankel Gary A. Tanaka abt. 1+1⁄8 miles 1:50.44 $500,000 II [14]
2007 Einstein (BRZ) 5 Robby Albarado Helen Pitts-Blasi Midnight Cry Stable abt. 1+1⁄8 miles 1:49.57 $500,000 II [15]
2006 Race not held
2005 † A to the Z 5 Victor Espinoza Paula S. Capestro Andrew & Paula Capestro abt. 1+1⁄8 miles 1:50.99 $500,000 II [16]
2004 Mystery Giver 6 Robby Albarado Richard R. Scherer Team Block abt. 1+1⁄8 miles 1:48.29 $500,000 II [17]
Explosive Bid Handicap
2003 Candid Glen 6 Elvis Joseph Perrodin Andrew Leggio Jr. Glen C. Warren abt. 1+1⁄8 miles 1:51.15 $650,000 II [18]
2002 Sarafan 5 Corey Nakatani Neil D. Drysdale Gary A. Tanaka abt. 1+1⁄8 miles 1:48.88 $700,000 II [19]
2001 Tijiyr (IRE) 5 Robby Albarado Niall M. O'Callaghan Gary A. Tanaka abt. 1+1⁄8 miles 1:50.72 $600,000 II [20]
2000 Brave Act (GB) 6 Cash Asmussen Ron McAnally Sidney Craig abt. 1+1⁄8 miles 1:48.98 $600,000 III [21]
1999 Lord Smith (GB) 4 Garrett K. Gomez Bruce L. Jackson Michael Boich, David & Linda Kruse abt. 1+1⁄8 miles 1:51.27 $663,600 III [22]
1998 Joyeux Danseur 5 Robby Albarado Albert Stall Jr. B. Wayne Hughes abt. 1+1⁄8 miles 1:49.30 $373,300 III [23]
1997 Always a Classic 4 Eddie Martin Jr. Mark R. Frostad Sam-Son Farm abt. 1+1⁄8 miles 1:54.83 $219,950 III [24]
1996 Kazabaiyn 6 Kent J. Desormeaux Robert B. Hess Jr. Jeremys Stable, et al abt. 1+1⁄8 miles 1:50.80 $155,325 III [25]
1995 Earl of Barking (IRE) 5 Goncalino Almeida Richard J. Cross Henry E. Pabst abt. 1+1⁄8 miles 1:52.01 $155,625 Listed [26]
1994 Pride of Summer 6 Robert King Jr. Anthony J. Bizelia TOC Stable, Patrick J. Purcell, et al abt. 1+1⁄8 miles 1:49.59 $127,375 Listed Division 1[27]
Snake Eyes 4 Brent E. Bartram Steven L. Morguelan Melvin Isenstein 1:49.41 $127,170 Division 2[28]
1993 Coaxing Matt 4 Eddie Martin Jr. Neil L. Pessin Elmer E. Miller abt. 1+1⁄8 miles 1:50.80 $78,350 Listed [29]
1992 ‡ Slick Groom 4 Kirk Paul LeBlanc Donald J. Cormier Sr. Albert Pusch abt. 1+1⁄8 miles 1:52.60 $52,650 Listed [30]

Notes:
† In the 2005 running of the event longshot Rapid Proof was first past the post. However, after a positive test for dexamethasone Rapid Proof was disqualified, and A to the Z was declared the winner with all prizemoney redistributed according to the adjusted finishing order[31]
‡ In the 1992 inaugural running, City Ballet was first past the post but was disqualified for interference in the straight and Slick Groom was declared the winner.

See also

References

  1. ^ "Meeting Notice - Louisiana Racing Commission (1 December 2003)" (PDF). 21 November 2003. p. 2.
  2. ^ "2020 Muniz Memorial Classic Stakes Grade 2 - (race 10)". Equibase. 21 March 2020. Retrieved 9 March 2021.
  3. ^ "2019 Muniz Memorial Handicap Grade 2 - (race 11)". Equibase. 23 March 2019. Retrieved 9 March 2021.
  4. ^ "2018 Muniz Memorial Handicap Grade 2 - (race 9)". Equibase. 24 March 2018. Retrieved 9 March 2021.
  5. ^ "2017 Muniz Memorial Handicap Grade 2 - (race 9)". Equibase. 1 April 2017. Retrieved 9 March 2021.
  6. ^ "2016 Muniz Memorial Handicap Grade 2 - (race 8)". Equibase. 26 March 2016. Retrieved 9 March 2021.
  7. ^ "2015 Mervin Handicap Muniz Jr. H. Grade 2 - (race 8)". Equibase. 28 March 2015. Retrieved 9 March 2021.
  8. ^ "2014 Mervin Handicap Muniz Jr. H. Grade 2 - (race 8)". Equibase. 29 March 2014. Retrieved 9 March 2021.
  9. ^ "2013 Mervin Handicap Muniz Jr. H. Grade 2 - (race 10)". Equibase. 30 March 2013. Retrieved 9 March 2021.
  10. ^ "2012 Mervin Handicap Muniz Jr. Memorial H. Grade 2 - (race 9)". Equibase. 1 April 2012. Retrieved 9 March 2021.
  11. ^ "2011 Mervin Handicap Muniz Jr. Memorial H. Grade 2 - (race 9)". Equibase. 26 March 2011. Retrieved 9 March 2021.
  12. ^ "2010 Mervin Muniz Jr. Memorial Handicap Grade 2 - (race 9)". Equibase. 27 March 2010. Retrieved 9 March 2021.
  13. ^ "2009 Mervin Muniz Jr. Memorial Handicap Grade 2 - (race 8)". Equibase. 14 March 2009. Retrieved 9 March 2021.
  14. ^ "2008 Mervin Muniz Jr. Memorial Handicap Grade 2 - (race 7)". Equibase. 8 March 2008. Retrieved 9 March 2021.
  15. ^ "2007 Mervin Handicap Muniz Jr. Memorial H. Grade 2 - (race 7)". Equibase. 10 March 2007. Retrieved 9 March 2021.
  16. ^ "2005 Mervin Handicap Muniz Jr. Memorial H. Grade 2 - (race 9)". Equibase. 19 March 2005. Retrieved 9 March 2021.
  17. ^ "2004 Mervin Handicap Muniz Jr. Memorial H. Grade 2 - (race 8)". Equibase. 21 March 2004. Retrieved 9 March 2021.
  18. ^ "2003 Explosive Bid Handicap Grade 2 - (race 8)". Equibase. 23 March 2003. Retrieved 9 March 2021.
  19. ^ "2002 Explosive Bid Handicap Grade 2 - (race 8)". Equibase. 24 March 2002. Retrieved 9 March 2021.
  20. ^ "2001 Explosive Bid Handicap Grade 2 - (race 8)". Equibase. 25 March 2001. Retrieved 9 March 2021.
  21. ^ "2000 Explosive Bid Handicap Grade 3 - (race 8)". Equibase. 26 March 2000. Retrieved 9 March 2021.
  22. ^ "1999 Explosive Bid Handicap Grade 3 - (race 9)". Equibase. 28 March 1999. Retrieved 9 March 2021.
  23. ^ "1998 Explosive Bid Handicap Grade 3 - (race 9)". Equibase. 29 March 1998. Retrieved 9 March 2021.
  24. ^ "1997 Explosive Bid Handicap Grade 3 - (race 9)". Equibase. 29 March 1997. Retrieved 9 March 2021.
  25. ^ "1996 Explosive Bid Handicap Grade 3 - (race 9)". Equibase. 24 March 1996. Retrieved 9 March 2021.
  26. ^ "1995 Explosive Bid Handicap Listed - (race 9)". Equibase. 26 March 1995. Retrieved 9 March 2021.
  27. ^ "1994 (Mar) Explosive Bid Stakes Division 1 Listed - (race 9)". Equibase. 27 March 1994. Retrieved 9 March 2021.
  28. ^ "1994 (Mar) Explosive Bid Stakes Division 2 Listed - (race 10)". Equibase. 27 March 1994. Retrieved 9 March 2021.
  29. ^ "1993 Explosive Bid Stakes Listed - (race 9)". Equibase. 27 March 1993. Retrieved 9 March 2021.
  30. ^ "1992 Explosive Bid Stakes Listed - (race 10)". Equibase. 28 March 1992. Retrieved 9 March 2021.
  31. ^ BloodHorse Staff (21 June 2005). "Rapid Proof DQ'd from Mervin Muniz Win". BloodHorse.com. Retrieved 9 March 2021.
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