Mervin Muniz, Jr. Memorial Handicap

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The Mervin Muniz Jr. Memorial Handicap is a race for Thoroughbred horses run at Fair Grounds Race Course each year. The Grade II 'Muniz' is open to horses, age four and up, willing to race one and one-eighth miles on the turf and carries a purse of $500,000.

The 'Muniz' was formerly known as the Explosive Bid Handicap.

Jockey Robby Albarado has won the 'Muniz' three times, most recently in 2007 aboard Einstein.

[edit] Past winners

  • 2008 - Proudinsky (1:50.44) (Garrett Gomez)
  • 2007 - Einstein (1:49.57)
  • 2006 - Not contested
  • 2005 - A to the Z (placed first through disqualification) (1:50.99)
  • 2004 - Mystery Giver (1:48.29 - course record)
  • 2003 - Candid Glen (1:51.15)
  • 2002 - Sarafan (1:48.88)
  • 2001 - Tijiyr (1:50.72)
  • 2000 - Brave Act (1:48.98)