Horsemen Reminded of Maryland Million Bonus Opportunities

The Maryland Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association reminds owners and trainers to check their horses’ Maryland Million eligibility and take advantage of the program’s added earning opportunities.

Beginning March 1, 2026, Maryland Million-eligible horses winning any maiden race in Maryland earn a bonus equal to 5 percent of the winner’s share of the base purse. This includes maiden special weight and maiden claiming races. For example, a winner’s base purse share of $20,000 generates an additional $1,000 bonus.

Eligibility requires a horse to have been conceived in Maryland, sired by a stallion nominated to Maryland Million for the year of conception, and fully nominated/certified to the program. Owners and trainers are encouraged to confirm eligibility with Maryland Million Ltd.

Separate owner and developer bonuses are available through the Maryland Thoroughbred Purse Account and breeder and stallion awards are available through the Maryland-Bred Race Fund, subject to registration requirements and rules. Horsemen should review both programs when evaluating potential earnings.

For details, visit Maryland Million’s bonus announcement, the MTHA's website and the Maryland-Bred Race Fund information page.