Bayakoa Stakes (Los Alamitos) Explained

Class:Grade III
Horse Race:Bayakoa Stakes
Location:Los Alamitos Race Course
Cypress, California
Inaugurated:1981 (as Silver Belles Handicap at Hollywood Park Racetrack)
Race Type:Thoroughbred - Flat racing
Website:Los Alamitos
Distance: miles
Surface:dirt
Track:left-handed
Qualification:Fillies and Mares three-years-old and older
Weight:Base weights with allowances:
4-year-olds and older: 124 lbs.
3-year-olds: 121 lbs.
Purse:$100,000 (since 2019)

The Bayakoa Stakes is a Grade III American Thoroughbred horse race for fillies and mares age three and older run over a distance of one and one sixteenth miles (furlongs) on the dirt held annually in early December at Los Alamitos Race Course in Cypress, California. The event currently offers a purse of $100,000.

History

The inaugural running of the race was on 13 December 1981 as the Silver Belles Handicap at Hollywood Park Racetrack in Inglewood, California over a distance of miles and was won by the imported five-year-old Argentine-bred mare Happy Guess who was ridden by US Hall of Fame jockey Bill Shoemaker in a time of 1:49.

In 1983 the American Graded Stakes Committee classified the event with Grade III status.[1] In 1986 the race was upgraded once more to Grade II.[1]

In 1990 the distance of the event was decreased to miles.[2]

The race was renamed the Bayakoa Handicap in 1994 in honor of U.S. Racing Hall of Fame inductee, Bayakoa.[1]

On 7 December 1997, Sharp Cat won the Bayakoa Stakes in the first walkover in the history of Hollywood Park Racetrack.[3]

In 2006 the event was run on a new synthetic Cushion Track which was installed at Hollywood Park.[1]

With the closure of Hollywood Park Racetrack in 2013 the event was moved Los Alamitos Race Course and was run with stakes allowance conditions as the Bayakoa Stakes.[1]

The event was not held in 1987, 2015 and in 2018.[2]

The event was held at Del Mar Racetrack in 2016 with handicap conditions.[1]

In 2019 the event was downgraded to Grade III status.[4]

Records

Speed record: (at current distance of 11/16 miles (8.5 furlongs)

Most wins:

Most wins by a jockey:

Most wins by a trainer:

Most wins by an owner:

Winners

YearWinnerAgeJockeyTrainerOwnerDistanceTimePurseGradeRef
At Los Alamitos  - Bayakoa Stakes
align=center 2023Midnight Memoriesalign=center 4Juan J. HernandezBob BaffertKarl Watson, Mike Pegram, Paul Weitmanalign=center milesalign=center 1:42.84align=center $101,000align=center III[5]
2022Race not held
align=center 2021As Time Goes By align=center 6Flavien PratBob Baffertalign=center milesalign=center 1:42.97align=center $100,500align=center III[6]
align=center 2020Proud Emmaalign=center 6Juan J. HernandezPeter L. MillerGem Incorporated & Tom Kagele align=center milesalign=center 1:42.40align=center $100,000align=center III[7]
align=center 2019Queen Bee to Youalign=center 5Ruben FuentesAndrew LernerChristopher St. Hilaire & Adam Valialign=center milesalign=center 1:44.21align=center $100,351align=center III[8]
2018Race not held
align=center 2017Majestic Heatalign=center 5Mike E. SmithMadeline Auerbach, Bardy Farm & Ron McCauleyalign=center milesalign=center 1:42.15align=center $201,035align=center II[9]
At Del Mar  - Bayakoa Handicap
align=center 2016Vale Dori (ARG)align=center 4Mike E. SmithBob BaffertSheikh Mohammed Khalifa Al Maktoumalign=center milesalign=center 1:44.79align=center $201,035align=center II[10]
2015Race not held
At Los Alamitos  - Bayakoa Stakes
align=center 2014Tiz Midnightalign=center 4Victor EspinozaBob BaffertKarl Watson, Mike Pegram, Paul Weitmanalign=center milesalign=center 1:41.62align=center $200,250align=center II[11]
At Hollywood Park
align=center 2013Broken Swordalign=center 3Joel RosarioJerry HollendorferMark Dedomenico, Jerry Hollendorfer, George Todaroalign=center milesalign=center 1:42.98align=center $151,000align=center II[12]
Bayakoa Handicap
align=center 2012Lady of Fiftyalign=center 3Martin GarciaJerry HollendorferJerry Hollendorfer & George Todaroalign=center milesalign=center 1:44.36align=center $200,000align=center II[13]
align=center 2011Ellafitzalign=center 4Martin GarciaBob BaffertD & E Racing (Sivage)align=center milesalign=center 1:42.69align=center $150,000align=center II[14]
align=center 2010Washington Bridgealign=center 3Rafael BejaranoJerry HollendorferMark DeDomenico & Jerry Hollendorferalign=center milesalign=center 1:44.25align=center $150,000align=center II[15]
align=center 2009Zardana (BRZ)align=center 5Victor EspinozaJohn ShirreffsArnold Zetcher align=center milesalign=center 1:42.24align=center $150,000align=center II[16]
align=center 2008Briecatalign=center 3Jon CourtVladimir CerinDavid & Holly Wilsonalign=center milesalign=center 1:40.38align=center $150,000align=center II[17]
align=center 2007Romance Is Dianealign=center 3Michael C. BazeMike R. MitchellSenji Nishimuraalign=center milesalign=center 1:40.90align=center $150,000align=center II[18]
align=center 2006Foxysox (GB)align=center 3Victor EspinozaCarla GainesWarren B. Williamsonalign=center milesalign=center 1:41.84align=center $150,000align=center II[19]
align=center 2005Star Parade (ARG)align=center 6Martin A. PedrozaDarrell ViennaGary A. Tanakaalign=center milesalign=center 1:41.96align=center $150,000align=center II[20]
align=center 2004Hollywood Storyalign=center 3Victor EspinozaJohn ShirreffsGeorge Krikorian align=center milesalign=center 1:41.11align=center $150,000align=center II[21]
align=center 2003Star Parade (ARG)align=center 4Victor EspinozaDarrell ViennaJ. Doug McClurealign=center milesalign=center 1:41.02align=center $150,000align=center II[22]
align=center 2002Starreralign=center 4Pat ValenzuelaJohn ShirreffsGeorge Krikorian align=center milesalign=center 1:41.74align=center $150,000align=center II[23]
align=center 2001Starreralign=center 3Jerry D. BaileyDavid E. HofmansGeorge Krikorian align=center milesalign=center 1:42.52align=center $150,000align=center II[24]
align=center 2000Feverishalign=center 5Dan L. HendricksPam & Martin Wygodalign=center milesalign=center 1:42.26align=center $150,000align=center II[25]
align=center 1999align=center 4Corey NakataniJohn Shirreffs505 Farmsalign=center milesalign=center 1:43.16align=center $150,000align=center II[26]
align=center 1998align=center 3Gary L. StevensJohn Shirreffs505 Farmsalign=center milesalign=center 1:42.51align=center $98,000 align=center II[27]
align=center 1997Sharp Catalign=center 3Alex O. SolisD. Wayne LukasThe Thoroughbred Corp.align=center milesalign=center 1:42.68align=center $100,000align=center II[28]
align=center 1996Listeningalign=center 3Chris McCarronRon McAnallyJanis R. Whitham align=center milesalign=center 1:42.66align=center $108,200align=center II[29]
align=center 1995Pirate's Revengealign=center 4Chris AntleyRonald W. EllisPam & Martin Wygodalign=center milesalign=center 1:41.80align=center $106,900align=center II[30]
align=center 1994Thirst for Peacealign=center 5Alex O. SolisSanford ShulmanClear Valley Stablesalign=center milesalign=center 1:42.28align=center $108,500align=center II[31]
Silver Belles Handicap
align=center 1993Golden Klair (GB)align=center 4Chris McCarronDarrell ViennaNo Problem Stable et al.align=center milesalign=center 1:41.20align=center $108,500align=center II[32]
align=center 1992Brought to Mindalign=center 5Pat ValenzuelaRon McAnallyTadahiro Hotehamaalign=center milesalign=center 1:42.62align=center $110,200align=center II[33]
align=center 1991Paseana (ARG)align=center 4Chris McCarronRon McAnallyJenny & Sidney Craigalign=center milesalign=center 1:42.70align=center $107,700align=center II[34]
align=center 1990Fantastic Lookalign=center 4Chris McCarronGary F. JonesJohn C. Mabeealign=center milesalign=center 1:42.40align=center $107,200align=center II[35]
align=center 1989Approved to Flyalign=center 3Alex O. SolisVictor L. GarciaBarry & Judith Beckeralign=center milesalign=center 1:48.20align=center $108,400align=center II[36]
align=center 1988Nastiquealign=center 4Bill ShoemakerStephen A. DiMauroChaus Stablesalign=center milesalign=center 1:48.00align=center $121,800align=center II[37]
1987Race not held
align=center 1986Family Stylealign=center 3Gary L. StevensD. Wayne LukasEugene V. Kleinalign=center milesalign=center 1:50.00align=center $137,150align=center II[38]
align=center 1985Love Smittenalign=center 4Chris McCarronEdwin J. GregsonGail & Del Chasealign=center milesalign=center 1:47.80align=center $120,100align=center III[39]
align=center 1984align=center 4Terry LiphamRandell W. WinickAlbert R. & Dana N. Broccolialign=center milesalign=center 1:50.20align=center $123,750align=center III[40]
align=center 1983Sweet Dianealign=center 3Ray SibilleRobert J. FrankelHarry W. Stone, Pinwheel Farm & Milt Bronson align=center milesalign=center 1:48.00align=center $112,900align=center III[41]
align=center 1982Sierva (ARG)align=center 4Laffit Pincay Jr.Henry MorenoR. Charlene Parksalign=center milesalign=center 1:48.40align=center $113,900align=center [42]
align=center 1981align=center 5Bill ShoemakerRon McAnallyJames Mamakos & Dr. Marc Stubrinalign=center milesalign=center 1:49.60align=center $107,100align=center [43]
Legend:

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Bayakoa Stakes (Gr. 3) . www.equibase.com . 30 November 2021.
  2. Web site: BAYAKOA HANDICAP - MULTIPLE TRACKS . Thoroughbred Pedigree Online . 2021 . 30 November 2021.
  3. Web site: Christine . Bill . Hollywood Park; Walkover Upstaged by Triple Dead Heat . newspaper.com . . 30 November 2021 . 8 December 1997.
  4. Web site: Bloodhorse Staff . Graded and Listed Races for 2019 Released Committee downgraded six races from grade 1 status, upgraded three to top level. . Bloodhorse . American Graded Stakes Committee of the Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association . 30 November 2021 . 30 November 2018.
  5. Web site: 2023 Bayakoa Stakes Grade 3 - (race 8) . Equibase . 15 December 2023 . 15 December 2023.
  6. Web site: 2021 Bayakoa Stakes Grade 3 - (race 9) . Equibase . 5 December 2021 . 6 December 2021.
  7. Web site: 2020 Bayakoa Stakes Grade 3 - (race 5) . Equibase . 6 December 2020 . 30 November 2021.
  8. Web site: 2019 Bayakoa Stakes Grade 3 - (race 8) . Equibase . 8 December 2019 . 30 November 2021.
  9. Web site: 2017 Bayakoa Stakes Grade 2 - (race 8) . Equibase . 3 December 2017 . 30 November 2021.
  10. Web site: 2016 Bayakoa Handicap Grade 2 - (race 6) . Equibase . 3 December 2016 . 30 November 2021.
  11. Web site: 2014 Bayakoa Stakes Grade 2 - (race 7) . Equibase . 6 December 2014 . 30 November 2021.
  12. Web site: 2013 Bayakoa Stakes Grade 2 - (race 8) . Equibase . 7 December 2013 . 30 November 2021.
  13. Web site: 2012 Bayakoa Handicap Grade 2 - (race 6) . Equibase . 8 December 2012 . 30 November 2021.
  14. Web site: 2011 Bayakoa Handicap Grade 2 - (race 8) . Equibase . 4 December 2011 . 30 November 2021.
  15. Web site: 2010 Bayakoa Handicap Grade 2 - (race 8) . Equibase . 5 December 2010 . 30 November 2021.
  16. Web site: 2009 Bayakoa Handicap Grade 2 - (race 8) . Equibase . 5 December 2009 . 30 November 2021.
  17. Web site: 2008 Bayakoa Handicap Grade 2 - (race 8) . Equibase . 7 December 2008 . 30 November 2021.
  18. Web site: 2007 Bayakoa Handicap Grade 2 - (race 8) . Equibase . 1 December 2007 . 30 November 2021.
  19. Web site: 2006 Bayakoa Handicap Grade 2 - (race 8) . Equibase . 3 December 2006 . 30 November 2021.
  20. Web site: 2005 Bayakoa Handicap Grade 2 - (race 8) . Equibase . 11 December 2005 . 30 November 2021.
  21. Web site: 2004 Bayakoa Handicap Grade 2 - (race 8) . Equibase . 12 December 2004 . 30 November 2021.
  22. Web site: 2003 Bayakoa Handicap Grade 2 - (race 8) . Equibase . 7 December 2003 . 30 November 2021.
  23. Web site: 2002 Bayakoa Handicap Grade 2 - (race 7) . Equibase . 15 December 2002 . 30 November 2021.
  24. Web site: 2001 Bayakoa Handicap Grade 2 - (race 5) . Equibase . 15 December 2001 . 30 November 2021.
  25. Web site: 2000 Bayakoa Handicap Grade 2 - (race 8) . Equibase . 23 December 2000 . 30 November 2021.
  26. Web site: 1999 Bayakoa Handicap Grade 2 - (race 8) . Equibase . 11 December 1999 . 30 November 2021.
  27. Web site: 1998 Bayakoa Handicap Grade 2 - (race 3) . Equibase . 6 December 1998 . 30 November 2021.
  28. Web site: 1997 Bayakoa Handicap Grade 2 - (race 1) . Equibase . 7 December 1997 . 30 November 2021.
  29. Web site: 1996 Bayakoa Handicap Grade 2 - (race 8) . Equibase . 8 December 1996 . 30 November 2021.
  30. Web site: 1995 Bayakoa Handicap Grade 2 - (race 9) . Equibase . 3 December 1995 . 30 November 2021.
  31. Web site: 1994 Bayakoa Handicap Grade 2 - (race 8) . Equibase . 3 December 1994 . 30 November 2021.
  32. Web site: 1993 Silver Belles Handicap Grade 2 - (race 8) . Equibase . 5 December 1993 . 30 November 2021.
  33. Web site: 1992 Silver Belles Handicap Grade 2 - (race 8) . Equibase . 15 November 1992 . 30 November 2021.
  34. Web site: 1991 Silver Belles Handicap Grade 2 - (race 8) . Equibase . 23 November 1991 . 30 November 2021.
  35. News: Hollywood Park; Fantastic Look Cuts It Close in Win (1990 Silver Belles Handicap – race 8: held 22 December 1990) . . 23 December 1990 . 30 November 2021 . 97 . Bob . Mieszerski.
  36. News: Hollywood Park Charts (1989 Silver Belles Handicap – race 8: held 24 November 1989) . . 25 November 1989 . 30 November 2021 . 69 .
  37. News: Racing at Hollywood Park; Shoemaker Wins 250th Race Worth $100,000 or More (1988 Silver Belles Handicap – race 8: held 18 November 1988) . . 20 November 1988 . 30 November 2021 . 55 . Grahame L. . Jones.
  38. News: Racing at Hollywood Park; Stevens Rides Family Style to Winner's Circle in Silver Belles Handicap (1986 Silver Belles Handicap – race 8: held 6 December 1986) . . 7 December 1986 . 30 November 2021 . 55 . Bill . Christine.
  39. News: Love Smitten Wins Silver Belles by 7 Lengths (1985 Silver Belles Handicap – race 8: held 7 December 1985) . . 8 December 1985 . 30 November 2021 . 75 .
  40. News: Dontstop Themusic Wins Silver Belles (1984 Silver Belles Handicap – race 8: held 23 December 1984) . . 24 December 1984 . 30 November 2021 . 24 .
  41. News: Horse Racing; Taxi Indian, Sweet Diane score (1983 Silver Belles Handicap – race 8: held 17 December 1983) . . . 18 December 1983 . 30 November 2021 . 61 .
  42. News: Sierva Scores an Easy Victory (1982 Silver Belles Handicap – race 8: held 19 December 1982) . . . 20 December 1982 . 30 November 2021 . 75 .
  43. News: Happy Guess wins at Hollypark (1981 Silver Belles Handicap – race 8: held 13 December 1981) . . . 14 December 1981 . 30 November 2021 . 24 .

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