Annual American horse race
Horse race
The Santa Barbara Stakes is an American Thoroughbred horse race run annually in mid April at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia, California . A Listed event open to fillies and mares , age four and older, it is contested of turf over a distance of one and a half miles.
Inaugurated in 1935, through 1941 it was a race for two-year-olds. In 1952 and again in 1954 it was restricted to three-year-old California -foaled fillies and in 1953 for three-year-old California foals of either sex. From 1955 through 1965, it was open to horses age three-year-olds and up and then since 1966 for fillies and mares age four and older.
The race was known as the Santa Barbara Juvenile Championship in 1937 and then as the Santa Barbara Stakes in 1935 and 1936, 1938, 1941, 1946 and 1952 through 1954. Since inception it has been contested at a variety of distances:
3 furlongs : 1935–1938, 1941
7 furlongs : 1946, 1952
6 furlongs : 1953, 1954
about 6.5 furlongs on turf : 1958
8.5 furlongs (1+ 1 ⁄16 miles) : 1955–1957
9 furlongs (1+ 1 ⁄8 miles) : 2007
10 furlongs on turf: 1962–2006, 2008–2015
12 furlongs on turf: 2017–present
In 1958, the race was run at "about" distance. In 1973, 1977 and 1982, it was run on dirt. It was run in two divisions on three occasions: 1941, 1967, and 1968.
There was no race run in 1939, 1940, 1942 through 1945, 1947 through 1951, 1959 through 1961 and 2016.
This race was downgraded to a Grade III for its 2014 running[ 1] and to a Listed event in 2023.[ 2]
Records
Speed record:
2:27.65 – Queen Blossom (at current distance of 1+ 1 ⁄2 miles on turf)
1:57.40 – Bequest (1991) (at distance of 1+ 1 ⁄4 miles on turf)
Most wins:
Most wins by an owner:
Most wins by a jockey :
Most wins by a trainer :
7 – Charles Whittingham (1956, 1964, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1985, 1987)
6 – Robert J. Frankel (1994, 1995, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2007)
Winners
Year
Winner
Age
Jockey
Trainer
style="Owner
Time
2019
Causeforcommotion
5
Geovanni Franco
J. Eric Kruljac
E. Dunham, J. Kruljac, Jim A. Reed, J. Sondereker, S. Yip, D. Yip
2:26.91
2018
Queen Blossom
5
Flavien Prat
Richard Baltas
Abbondanza Racing, LLC and Medallion Racing
2:27.65
2017
Evo Campo
5
Rafael Bejarano
Patrick Gallagher
David Day, Michael Day, Mary DiPietro
2:27.70
2016
no race
2015
Queen of the Sand
5
Drayden Van Dyke
Patrick Gallagher
Derrick Fisher
2:01.04
2014
Stormy Lucy
5
Rafael Bejarano
Ed Moger Jr.
Steve Moger
1:58.73
2013
Lady of Shamrock
4
Rafael Bejarano
John W. Sadler
Hronis Racing LLC
2:00.91
2012
Capital Plan
4
Brice Blanc
Jerry Hollendorfer
Hollendorfer/Dedomenico
2:01.78
2011
Malibu Pier
4
Brice Blanc
Carla Gaines
Spendthrift Farm
2:00.22
2010
Tuscan Evening
5
Rafael Bejarano
Jerry Hollendorfer
William de Burgh
2:00.22
2009
Magical Fantasy
4
Alex Solis
Paddy Gallagher
Bienstock/Mandabach/Winner
1:59.83
2008
Foxysox
5
Victor Espinoza
Carla Gaines
Warren B. Williamson
2:00.45
2007
Naughty Rafaela
5
David R. Flores
Robert J. Frankel
Stud TNT
1:48.12
2006
Sharp Lisa
4
Corey Nakatani
Douglas F. O'Neill
J. Paul Reddam et al.
2:02.17
2005
Megahertz
6
Alex Solis
Robert J. Frankel
Michael Bello
1:59.76
2004
Megahertz
5
Alex Solis
Robert J. Frankel
Michael Bello
2:00.71
2003
Megahertz
4
Alex Solis
Robert J. Frankel
Michael Bello
2:00.08
2002
Astra
6
Kent Desormeaux
Laura de Seroux
Allen E. Paulson Trust
2:01.48
2001
Astra
5
Kent Desormeaux
Simon Bray
Allen E. Paulson Trust
2:01.33
2000
Caffe Latte
4
Corey Nakatani
Bob Baffert
Stonerside Stable
2:00.51
1999
Tranquility Lake
4
Ed Delahoussaye
Julio C. Canani
Pam & Martin Wygod
2:01.06
1998
Fiji
4
Kent Desormeaux
Neil D. Drysdale
The Thoroughbred Corp.
2:00.35
1997
Donna Viola
5
Gary Stevens
Ben D. A. Cecil
Gary A. Tanaka
1:59.85
1996
Auriette
4
Kent Desormeaux
Gary F. Jones
Barnes/Prestonwood Farm
2:02.00
1995
Wandesta
4
Corey Nakatani
Robert J. Frankel
Juddmonte Farms
2:01.77
1994
Possibly Perfect
4
Kent Desormeaux
Robert J. Frankel
Blue Vista, Inc.
2:00.56
1993
Exchange
5
Laffit Pincay Jr.
Bill Spawr
Sidney H. Craig
2:02.26
1992
Kostroma
6
Kent Desormeaux
Gary F. Jones
W. deBurgh et al.
1:59.63
1991
Bequest
5
Ed Delahoussaye
Neil D. Drysdale
Gerald W. Leigh
1:57.40
1990
Brown Bess
8
Jack Kaenel
Charles Jenda
Calbourne Farm
1:58.40
1989
No Review
4
Ed Delahoussaye
Christopher Speckert
Buckland Farm
2:02.60
1988
Pen Bal Lady
4
Ed Delahoussaye
Hector O. Palma
DeCarlo, et al.
1:59.60
1987
Reloy
4
Bill Shoemaker
Charles Whittingham
Nelson Bunker Hunt
2:00.00
1986
Mountain Bear
5
Chris McCarron
Darrell Vienna
Forgnone, et al.
2:01.00
1985
Fact Finder
6
Gary Stevens
Charles Whittingham
Nelson Bunker Hunt
2:01.60
1984
Comedy Act
5
Chris McCarron
Gary F. Jones
Elmendorf Farm
2:00.40
1983
Avigaition
4
Ed Delahoussaye
Vivian Pulliam
C. N. Pulliam
1:59.80
1982
Ack's Secret
6
Laffit Pincay Jr.
Michael Whittingham
Oak Cliff Stable
2:00.60
1981
The Very One
6
Jorge Velásquez
Stephen A. DiMauro
Helen Polinger
2:01.20
1980
Sisterhood
5
Laffit Pincay Jr.
Laz Barrera
Summa Stable
2:00.40
1979
Waya
5
Ángel Cordero Jr.
David A. Whiteley
Peter M. Brant
2:01.00
1978
Kittyluck
5
Laffit Pincay Jr.
Edwin J. Gregson
M/M Hastings Harcourt
2:00.60
1977
Desiree
4
Victor Centeno
Laz Barrera
Jacobs /Harbor View Farm
2:00.60
1976
Stravina
5
Bill Shoemaker
Charles Whittingham
Helen G. Stollery
1:59.60
1975
Gay Style
5
Bill Shoemaker
Charles Whittingham
John Sikura Jr.
2:01.40
1974
Tallahto
4
Laffit Pincay Jr.
Charles Whittingham
Mrs. Howard B. Keck
1:59.20
1973
Susan's Girl
4
Laffit Pincay Jr.
John W. Russell
Fred W. Hooper
2:03.60
1972
Hail the Grey
5
Earlie Fires
Willard L. Proctor
Glen Hill Farm
1:58.60
1971
Manta
5
Laffit Pincay Jr.
Farrell W. Jones
Elmendorf Farm
2:00.20
1970
Sallarina
4
William Mahorney
Charles Comiskey
L. E. Patterson
1:59.20
1969
Pink Pigeon
5
Donald Pierce
Paul K. Parker
Patrick Madden
1:58.20
1968
Amerigo's Fancy
6
Jerry Lambert
C. Ralph West
Edith & Desi Arnaz
2:02.40
1968
Princessnesian
4
Laffit Pincay Jr.
James W. Maloney
William Haggin Perry
2:00.80
1967
April Dawn
4
Bill Shoemaker
Harold C. McBride
Hemacinto-Billrick Stables
2:01.20
1967
Ormea
6
Ismael Valenzuela
Johnny Longden
Frank M. McMahon
2:00.60
1966
Straight Deal II
4
Bill Shoemaker
Hirsch Jacobs
Ethel D. Jacobs
1:58.80
1965
Batteur
5
Manuel Ycaza
James W. Maloney
William Haggin Perry
1:58.40
1964
Oil Royalty
6
Johnny Longden
Charles Whittingham
John R. Gaines
2:00.60
1963
Chicha
5
Manuel Ycaza
Horatio Luro
El Peco Ranch
2:02.60
1962
Cat Call
5
Braulio Baeza
J. W. Nicholson
M/M John Valpredo
2:03.00
1961
no race
1960
no race
1959
no race
1958
Golden Notes
4
Henry Moreno
William J. Hirsch
King Ranch
1:13.60
1957
Pylades
4
Raul Sterling
B. Frank Christmas
Robert O. J. Streuber
1:41.00
1956
Porterhouse
5
Eddie Arcaro
Charles Whittingham
Llangollen Farm Stable
1:43.00
1955
Berseem
5
Johnny Longden
Reggie Cornell
Abe Hirschberg
1:42.00
1954
Frosty Dawn
3
Eddie Arcaro
Willie Alvarado
King & Brown
1:09.60
1953
De Anza
3
Ralph Neves
C. O'Connell
Springhill Stable
1:10.40
1952
Last Greetings
3
Eddie Arcaro
C. Ralph West
Clifford Mooers
1:24.60
1951
no race
1950
no race
1949
no race
1948
no race
1947
no race
1946
Whirlabout
5
Ted Atkinson
Graceton Philpot
Louis B. Mayer
1:23.00
1945
no race
1944
no race
1943
no race
1942
no race
1941
Chiquita Mia
2
Leon Haas
Tom Smith
Charles S. Howard
0:33.80
1941
Black Raider
2
Lester Balaski
Roy Waldron
Milky Way Farm Stable
0:33.60
1940
no race
1939
no race
1938
Galley Slave
2
Raymond Workman
Bud Stotler
Alfred G. Vanderbilt II
0:34.40
1937
Balking
2
Lloyd Knapp
Bud Stotler
Alfred G. Vanderbilt II
0:33.20
1936
Airflame
2
John Bejshak
Bud Stotler
Alfred G. Vanderbilt II
0:33.80
1935
Billie Bane
2
Tommy Luther
T. D. Grimes
T. D. Grimes
0:34.60
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