Mervin H. Muniz Jr. Memorial Handicap


Mervin H. Muniz Jr. Memorial Handicap is a Grade II American Thoroughbred horse race for horses aged four and older run annually in early March at Fair Grounds Race Course in New Orleans, Louisiana on the turf at a distance of miles.

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.
There was no race in 2006 due to Hurricane Katrina.

Records

Speed record:
Most wins:
Most wins by an owner:
Most wins by a jockey:
† In 2005, Rapid Proof won the race but later was disqualified after he tested positive for an anti-therapeutic steroid not allowed to be administered to a horse on race day.