Golden Gate Handicap (Dirt) Explained

Class:	Grade III
Horse Race:	Golden Gate Handicap
Location:	Golden Gate Fields Berkeley, California, United States
Inaugurated:	1948 (as Berkeley Stakes)
Race Type:	Thoroughbred – Flat racing
Surface:	Synthetic
Distance:	miles
Track:	Left-handed
Qualification:	Three-year-olds and older
Weight:	Assigned
Purse:	US$100,000

The Golden Gate Handicap is a Grade III American Thoroughbred horse race for horses age three and older over a distance of one and one sixteenth miles with handicap conditions on the Tapeta, a synthetic racing surface held annually in November at Golden Gate Fields in Berkeley, California. The event offers a purse of US$100,000.

History

The race was inaugurated on 13 October 1948 as the Berkeley Stakes for two-year-olds that were bred in California over the dirt track. The event was won by Moonrush who was ridden by American Hall of Fame jockey Ralph Neves. Moonrush would win the event again the following year when ii was held in March for three-year-olds as the Berkeley Handicap. Moonrush would later in his career capture the Santa Anita Handicap, one of the most prestigious events in California.

The event in its early days would did not have set scheduled date but would regularly rotate March, May and November with a distance of either 6 furlongs or one mile. The event was for three year olds except in 1957 when the event was run for two-year-olds in split divisions^[1] and in 1961 when the event was held as an Invitational race which included older horses. In 1958 and 1964 when the race was restricted to three-year-old-fillies.^[2] In 1962 the event was not held.^[2]

In 1965 the event was scheduled as an open event for three-year-olds and older over a distance miles. From 1966 to 1970 the event was held in April and run over a much longer distance of miles.^[2] With the creation of a new turf track at Golden Gate Fields in 1972 the event was scheduled on the grass. The event was held on the turf for 6 years. During this the Argentine-bred import Yvetot won the event twice in 1973 and 1974.^[2]

In 1978 the event was moved back to the dirt track and scheduled in February over a mile in distance.^[3]

In 1996 the event was held in December as a two-year-old event.

In 2000 the American Graded Stakes Committee classified the event as Grade III.^[3] In 2007 the event's conditions were changed to stakes allowance and the this reflected in the name.^[3] During the summer of 2007, Golden Gate Fields installed a polymer synthetic type racing surface and since 2008 the event has been run on this surface.^[3] In 2012 the event reverted back to handicap conditions.^[3]

The Brazilian-bred Editore became the third horse to win the event twice in 2018.^[2]

In 2020 the event was not held for the fourth time due to an outbreak of COVID-19 pandemic in the United States. ^[4]

In 2023 the event was renamed as the Golden Gate Handicap.^[3]

Records

Speed record:

• miles (synthetic) - 1:42.40 Mugaritz (2019)
• 1 mile (dirt) - 1:33.80 Snorter (2004)
• miles (dirt) - 1:40.94 Desert Boom (2005)

Margin:

• 7 lengths - Sun Master (1986)
• 7 lengths - Wild Wonder (1998)

Most wins:

• 2 - Moonrush (1948, 1949)
• 2 - Yvetot (ARG) (1973, 1974)
• 2 - Editore (BRZ) (2017, 2018)

Most wins by a jockey:

• 6 – Russell Baze (1987, 1995, 1998, 2004, 2013, 2015)

Most wins by a trainer:

• 4 – Jerry Hollendorfer (1995, 1996, 2000, 2013)

Most wins by an owner :

• 2 – Anita King & Gus Luellwitz (1948, 1949)
• 2 – W. K. Gumpert & Edwin Selesnick (1973, 1974)
• 2 – Halo Farms (1995, 2000)
• 2 – Jerry Hollendorfer (1996, 2013)
• 2 – Bonne Chance Farm & Stud R D I (2017, 2018)

Winners

Year	Winner	Age	Jockey	Trainer	Owner	Distance	Time	Purse	Grade	Ref
Golden Gate Handicap
align=center	2023	War At Sea	align=center	4	Frank Alvarado	Ronald Ellis	Doubledown Stables	align=center	miles	align=center	1:44.48	align=center	$100,900	align=center	III	^[5]
Berkeley Handicap
align=center	2022	Lammas (GB)	align=center	5	Kevin Radke	Manuel Badilla	Ronald L. Charles & Samuel Gordon	align=center	miles	align=center	1:42.42	align=center	$100,000	align=center	III	^[6]
align=center	2021	Freeport Joe	align=center	4	Assael Espinoza	Gloria Haley	Larry Odbert	align=center	miles	align=center	1:43.70	align=center	$100,900	align=center	III	^[7]
2020	Race not held
align=center	2019	Mugaritz	align=center	4	Ricardo Gonzalez	Jonathan Wong	Alejandro Mercardo	align=center	miles	align=center	1:42.40	align=center	$101,500	align=center	III	^[8]
align=center	2018	Editore (BRZ)	align=center	6	Brice Blanc	Paulo H. Lobo	Bonne Chance Farm & Stud R D I	align=center	miles	align=center	1:42.94	align=center	$101,125	align=center	III	^[9]
align=center	2017	Editore (BRZ)	align=center	5	Brice Blanc	Paulo H. Lobo	Bonne Chance Farm & Stud R D I	align=center	miles	align=center	1:43.37	align=center	$102,025	align=center	III	^[10]
align=center	2016	Stryker Phd	align=center	7	Leslie Mawing	Larry D. Ross	Jim & Mona Hour	align=center	miles	align=center	1:43.67	align=center	$100,000	align=center	III	^[11]
align=center	2015	Poshsky	align=center	5	Russell Baze	Peter L. Miller	Silver Ranch Stable & Wachtel Stable	align=center	miles	align=center	1:42.70	align=center	$100,210	align=center	III	^[12]
align=center	2014	Pepper Crown	align=center	4	Juan J. Hernandez	Alex Paszkeicz	Alexander A. Paszkeicz Living Trust	align=center	miles	align=center	1:44.74	align=center	$100,315	align=center	III	^[13]
align=center	2013	Summer Hit	align=center	4	Russell Baze	Jerry Hollendorfer	John Carver & Jerry Hollendorfer	align=center	miles	align=center	1:42.65	align=center	$100,000	align=center	III	^[14]
align=center	2012	† Awesome Gem	align=center	9	Aaron Gryder	Craig Dollase	West Point Thoroughbreds	align=center	miles	align=center	1:45.82	align=center	$100,000	align=center	III	^[15]
Berkeley Stakes
align=center	2011	Uh Oh Bango	align=center	4	Aaron Gryder	R. Kory Owens	Triple AAA Ranch	align=center	miles	align=center	1:45.61	align=center	$100,000	align=center	III	^[16]
align=center	2010	Run It	align=center	4	Chad Phillip Schvaneveldt	Dennis M. Patterson		align=center	miles	align=center	1:44.50	align=center	$100,000	align=center	III	^[17]
align=center	2009	Autism Awareness	align=center	4	David G. Lopez	Genaro Vallejo	Johnny Taboada	align=center	miles	align=center	1:43.12	align=center	$150,000	align=center	III	^[18]
align=center	2008	McCann's Mojave	align=center	8	Frank T. Alvarado	Steven Specht	Mike Willman	align=center	miles	align=center	1:43.06	align=center	$150,000	align=center	III	^[19]
align=center	2007	My Creed	align=center	6	Modesto Linares	Robert B. Hess Sr.	Seven Star Racing Stable & Robert B. Hess Sr.	align=center	miles	align=center	1:43.46	align=center	$100,000	align=center	III	^[20]
Berkeley Handicap
align=center	2006	Spellbinder	align=center	5	Roberto M. Gonzalez	Richard E. Mandella	Jerry & Ann Moss	align=center	miles	align=center	1:43.07	align=center	$150,000	align=center	III	^[21]
align=center	2005	Desert Boom	align=center	5	Roberto M. Gonzalez	Art Sherman	Robert D. Bone	align=center	miles	align=center	1:40.94	align=center	$100,000	align=center	III	^[22]
align=center	2004	Snorter	align=center	4	Russell Baze	Robert J. Frankel		align=center	1 mile	align=center	1:33.80	align=center	$94,375	align=center	III	^[23]
align=center	2003	I'madrifter	align=center	5	Roberto M. Gonzalez	Steven Specht	Daniel O'Neill	align=center	1 mile	align=center	1:35.13	align=center	$100,000	align=center	III	^[24]
align=center	2002	Irisheyesareflying	align=center	6	Jose Valdivia Jr.	John K. Dolan	Dolan Racing Stable, Lloyd Graham & Alice Taylor	align=center	1 mile	align=center	1:35.41	align=center	$100,000	align=center	III	^[25]
align=center	2001	Blade Prospector (BRZ)	align=center	6	Omar A. Berrio	Antonio C. Avila	Raza Stable	align=center	1 mile	align=center	1:34.00	align=center	$100,000	align=center	III	^[26]
align=center	2000	§ Voice of Destiny	align=center	4	Rafael Q. Meza	Jerry Hollendorfer	Halo Farms	align=center	1 mile	align=center	1:35.67	align=center	$125,000	align=center	III	^[27]
align=center	1999	Hal's Pal (GB)	align=center	6	Brice Blanc	Ben D. A. Cecil	Addison Racing	align=center	1 mile	align=center	1:34.96	align=center	$125,000	align=center	Listed	^[28]
align=center	1998	Wild Wonder	align=center	4	Russell Baze	Greg Gilchrist	VHW Stables	align=center	1 mile	align=center	1:35.19	align=center	$81,450	align=center	Listed	^[29]
1997	Race not held
align=center	1996	Houston Fleet M D	align=center	2	Dennis Carr	Jerry Hollendorfer		align=center	1 mile	align=center	1:36.67	align=center	$42,600	align=center		^[30]
align=center	1995	Double Jab	align=center	4	Russell Baze	Jerry Hollendorfer	Halo Farms	align=center	1 mile	align=center	1:35.18	align=center	$83,475	align=center	Listed	^[31]
align=center	1994	§ River Special	align=center	4	Thomas M. Chapman	Charles J. Jenda	Golden Eagle Farm	align=center	1 mile	align=center	1:34.33	align=center	$55,100	align=center	Listed	^[32]
align=center	1993	Infamous Deed	align=center	5	Ronald J. Warren Jr.	Fordell Fierce	Ron Crockett	align=center	1 mile	align=center	1:35.67	align=center	$43,960	align=center		^[33]
align=center	1992	Music Prospector	align=center	5	Ron D. Hansen	Steven Miyadi	Silky Green	align=center	1 mile	align=center	1:35.29	align=center	$53,950	align=center		^[34]
align=center	1991	High Energy	align=center	4	Ronald J. Warren Jr.	Jerry M. Fanning	Dennis Beyreuther	align=center	1 mile	align=center	1:35.70	align=center	$55,300	align=center		^[35]
align=center	1990	On the Menu	align=center	4	Christine Lynn Davenport	William F. Davis	Brent & Terri Carruth	align=center	1 mile	align=center	1:34.80	align=center	$54,100	align=center		^[36]
align=center	1989	Ongoing Mister	align=center	4	Timothy T. Doocy	James R. Kiesner		align=center	1 mile	align=center	1:34.20	align=center	$56,100	align=center		^[37]
align=center	1988	Sanger Chief	align=center	5	Timothy T. Doocy	Lloyd C. Mason	Lloyd C. Mason, Paul Cane & Robert H. Klinger	align=center	1 mile	align=center	1:35.60	align=center	$54,000	align=center		^[38]
align=center	1987	Rocky Marriage	align=center	7	Russell Baze	Robert J. Frankel		align=center	1 mile	align=center	1:36.80	align=center	$54,750	align=center		^[39]
align=center	1986	Sun Master	align=center	5	Marco Castaneda	Gary F. Jones		align=center	1 mile	align=center	1:34.60	align=center	$43,400	align=center		^[40]
align=center	1985	Nak Ack	align=center	4	Joseph C. Judice	Charles C. Foster	Robert C. Brinker	align=center	1 mile	align=center	1:36.20	align=center	$44,800	align=center		^[41]
align=center	1984	Songhay	align=center	5	Joseph C. Judice	Leon LaGrone	Leon LaGrone	align=center	1 mile	align=center	1:35.40	align=center	$45,300	align=center		^[42]
align=center	1983	Pleasant Power	align=center	5	Jeff R. Anderson	Jack Arterburn	Joseph E. Awender	align=center	1 mile	align=center	1:40.60	align=center	$45,800	align=center		^[43]
align=center	1982	Foyt's Ack	align=center	7	Roberto M. Gonzalez	Paul O. Wayt	Red Baron's Barn	align=center	1 mile	align=center	1:38.00	align=center	$40,000+	align=center		^[44]
align=center	1981	Head Hawk	align=center	5	Danny Sorenson	William A. Findlay	Louis Peretti & Joack Polack	align=center	miles	align=center	1:45.60	align=center	$43,750	align=center		^[45]
1980	Race not held
align=center	1979	Gustoso	align=center	4	Rudy Campas	Henry M. Moreno	Louis Lee Brooks Sr.	align=center	1 mile	align=center	1:34.40	align=center	$34,000	align=center		^[46]
align=center	1978	Boy Tike	align=center	5	Antonio L. Diaz	Eric J. Longden	Harry Gelpar & Eric J. Longden	align=center	1 mile	align=center	1:36.20	align=center	$32,750	align=center		^[47]
align=center	1977	Lino	align=center	5	Raul Caballero	Ike Orr	Melvin D. Stark	align=center	1 mile	align=center	1:37.40	align=center	$27,300	align=center		^[48]
align=center	1976	Branford Court	align=center	6	Antonio L. Diaz	Gene Cleveland	Cardiff Stock Farm	align=center	1 mile	align=center	1:35.00	align=center	$26,950	align=center		^[49]
align=center	1975	Star Of Kuwait	align=center	7	William Mahorney	Robert L. Martin	Jawl Brothers	align=center	miles	align=center	1:44.80	align=center	$27,700	align=center		^[50]
align=center	1974	Yvetot (ARG)	align=center	6	Frank Olivares	William A. Peterson	W. K. Gumpert & Edwin Selesnick	align=center	miles	align=center	1:43.80	align=center	$33,400	align=center		^[51]
align=center	1973	Yvetot (ARG)	align=center	5	Victor Tejeda	William A. Peterson	W. K. Gumpert & Edwin Selesnick	align=center	miles	align=center	1:44.20	align=center	$32,150	align=center		^[52]
align=center	1972	On The Track	align=center	5	Roy Yaka	Farrell W. Jones	Peter Valenti	align=center	miles	align=center	1:44.40	align=center	$32,100	align=center		^[53]
align=center	1971	Most Host	align=center	5	Roy Yaka	Gene Cleveland	Laguna Seca Ranch & Dr. Jack Robbins	align=center	miles	align=center	1:50.20	align=center	$26,450	align=center		^[54]
align=center	1970	Try Sheep	align=center	4	Merlin Volzke	Noble Threewitt	Middle Ranch & Elizabeth La Tourrette	align=center	miles	align=center	2:01.60	align=center	$26,650	align=center		^[55]
align=center	1969	Royal Comedian	align=center	5	Angel Valenzuela	MacKenzie Miller	Cragwood Stables	align=center	miles	align=center	2:01.00	align=center	$27,500	align=center		^[56]
align=center	1968	Mainsheet	align=center	7	Jack Robinson	John S. McCaslin	Irene Flinn	align=center	miles	align=center	2:01.60	align=center	$26,850	align=center		^[57]
align=center	1967	Carang	align=center	6	Merlin Volzke		Mr. & Mrs J. T. Forno	align=center	miles	align=center	2:01.00	align=center	$16,050	align=center		^[58]
align=center	1966	High Perch	align=center	5	Miguel Yanez	John J. Leavitt	Cline Hoggard	align=center	miles	align=center	2:00.80	align=center	$16,375	align=center		^[59]
align=center	1965	Hasty Trip	align=center	3	Senen Trevino	Richard Chew	Mr. & Mrs. Robert J. Cooper	align=center	miles	align=center	1:41.60	align=center	$21,650	align=center		^[60]
align=center	1964	§ Sari's Song	align=center	3	Clay Brinson	Jess Byrd	J. Kel Houssels	align=center	1 mile	align=center	1:38.00	align=center	$10,725	align=center		^[61]
align=center	1963	More Megaton	align=center	3	Raymond York	James Wallace	Mr. & Mrs. Elwood B. Johnston	align=center	miles	align=center	1:43.40	align=center	$10,825	align=center		^[62]
1962	Race not held
align=center	1961	Swaps Kin	align=center	6	Ralph Neves	Michael E. Millerick	Mr. & Mrs. L. K. Shapiro	align=center	6 furlongs	align=center	1:09.80	align=center	$10,000	align=center		^[63]
align=center	1960	Free Copy	align=center	3	Angel Valenzuela	Daniel Parket	Mitzvah Stables & Mr. & Mrs. Charles Turner	align=center	miles	align=center	1:43.00	align=center	$11,075	align=center		^[64]
align=center	1959	Revel	align=center	3		C. E. Buck Logan	Helen L. Kenaston	align=center	6 furlongs	align=center	1:09.60	align=center	$10,875	align=center		^[65]
align=center	1958	§ Nushie	align=center	3	Alex Maese	Carl A. Roles	Mrs. Harry Curland	align=center	6 furlongs	align=center	1:11.00	align=center	$19,850	align=center		^[66]
align=center rowspan=2	1957	Fire Alarm	align=center	2	Manuel Ycaza	Reginald D. Cornell	Mr. & Mrs. John Robinson	align=center rowspan=2	6 furlongs	align=center	1:09.60	align=center	$10,875	align=center rowspan=2	2YOs	^[67]
Strong Bay	align=center	2	William Harmatz	Raymond Priddy	W. E. Britt	align=center	1:09.20	align=center	$10,800	^[68]
align=center	1956	Lucky G. L.	align=center	3	Ralph Neves	William Molter	Mr. & Mrs. George Lewis	align=center	1 mile	align=center	1:35.20	align=center	$11,150	align=center		^[69]
align=center	1955	Noir	align=center	3	George Taniguchi	T. Hart Nesbit	T. Hart Nesbit	align=center	6 furlongs	align=center	1:09.40	align=center	$11,175	align=center		^[70]
align=center	1954	Pajone	align=center	3	Leroy Nelson	Richard D. Moon	Ted T. Nevin	align=center	6 furlongs	align=center	1:09.60	align=center	$11,400	align=center		^[71]
align=center	1953	Berseem	align=center	3	Bill Shoemaker	Reginald D. Cornell	Abe Hirschberg	align=center	6 furlongs	align=center	1:08.80	align=center	$17,000	align=center		^[72]
align=center	1952	Big Noise	align=center	3	Ralph Neves	Warren R. Stute	Betty Grable & Harry James	align=center	6 furlongs	align=center	1:11.40	align=center	$11,400	align=center		^[73]
align=center	1951	Palestinian	align=center	3	William Shoemaker	Hirsch Jacobs	I. Bieber	align=center	9 furlongs	align=center	1:48	align=center	$8,375	align=center		^[74]
align=center	1950	ƒ Bullremember	align=center	3	Arlin Bassett	Hack Ross	Carlotta D. Jelm	align=center	6 furlongs	align=center	1:10.40	align=center	$11,740	align=center		^[75]
align=center	1949	Moonrush	align=center	3	Ralph Neves	William F. Alvarado	Anita King & Gus Luellwitz	align=center	6 furlongs	align=center	1:10.40	align=center	$11,120	align=center		^[76]
Berkeley Stakes
align=center	1948	Moonrush	align=center	2	Ralph Neves	William F. Alvarado	Anita King & Gus Luellwitz	align=center	6 furlongs	align=center	1:11.20	align=center	$8,675	align=center		^[77]

Legend:

Notes:
§ Ran as an entry
ƒ Filly or Mare
† In the 2012 running of the event Positive Response was first past the post but interfered twice in the last 100 yards with Anthony's Cross who had finished fourth and was disqualified. Positive Response was placed fourth and Awesome Gem was declared the official winner of the event.
‡ In 1948 the event was for two-year-olds that were bred in California

See also

• List of American and Canadian Graded races

Notes and References

1. Web site: BERKELEY STAKES (2ND. DIV.) - GOLDEN GATE FIELDS, CA . Thoroughbred Pedigree Online . 2021. 26 November 2021.
2. Web site: BERKELEY STAKES - MULTIPLE TRACKS . Thoroughbred Pedigree Online . 2021 . 26 November 2021.
3. Web site: Golden Gate Handicap (Gr. 3) . Equibase.com . Equibase . 2023 . 31 October 2023.
4. Web site: Golden Gate Fields racing now suspended until Dec. 26 . ESPN News Services . 26 November 2021 . . 4 December 2020.
5. Web site: 2023 Golden Gate Handicap Grade 3 - (race 7) . Equibase . 4 November 2023 . 10 November 2023.
6. Web site: 2022 Berkeley Handicap Grade 3 - (race 7) . Equibase . 26 November 2022 . 31 October 2023.
7. Web site: 2021 Berkeley Handicap Grade 3 - (race 8) . Equibase . 27 November 2021 . 28 November 2021.
8. Web site: 2019 Berkeley Handicap Grade 3 - (race 8) . Equibase . 30 November 2019 . 23 November 2021.
9. Web site: 2018 Berkeley Handicap Grade 3 - (race 9) . Equibase . 24 November 2018 . 23 November 2021.
10. Web site: 2017 Berkeley Handicap Grade 3 - (race 7) . Equibase . 25 November 2017 . 23 November 2021.
11. Web site: 2016 Berkeley Handicap Grade 3 - (race 6) . Equibase . 26 November 2016 . 23 November 2021.
12. Web site: 2015 Berkeley Handicap Grade 3 - (race 6) . Equibase . 29 November 2015 . 23 November 2021.
13. Web site: 2014 Berkeley Handicap Grade 3 - (race 7) . Equibase . 30 November 2014 . 23 November 2021.
14. Web site: 2013 Berkeley Handicap Grade 3 - (race 7) . Equibase . 29 November 2013 . 23 November 2021.
15. Web site: 2012 Berkeley Handicap Grade 3 - (race 7) . Equibase . 28 May 2012 . 23 November 2021.
16. Web site: 2011 Berkeley Stakes Grade 3 - (race 8) . Equibase . 30 May 2011 . 23 November 2021.
17. Web site: 2010 Berkeley Stakes Grade 3 - (race 7) . Equibase . 31 May 2010 . 23 November 2021.
18. Web site: 2009 Berkeley Stakes Grade 3 - (race 8) . Equibase . 25 May 2009 . 23 November 2021.
19. Web site: 2008 Berkeley Stakes Grade 3 - (race 9) . Equibase . 26 May 2008 . 23 November 2021.
20. Web site: 2007 Berkeley Stakes Grade 3 - (race 8) . Equibase . 2 June 2007 . 23 November 2021.
21. Web site: 2006 Berkeley Handicap Grade 3 - (race 7) . Equibase . 4 September 2006 . 23 November 2021.
22. Web site: 2005 Berkeley Handicap Grade 3 - (race 8) . Equibase . 11 June 2005 . 23 November 2021.
23. Web site: 2004 Berkeley Breeders' Cup Handicap Grade 3 - (race 7) . Equibase . 27 March 2004 . 23 November 2021.
24. Web site: 2003 Berkeley Handicap Grade 3 - (race 7) . Equibase . 29 March 2003 . 23 November 2021.
25. Web site: 2002 Berkeley Handicap Grade 3 - (race 8) . Equibase . 30 March 2002 . 23 November 2021.
26. Web site: 2001 Berkeley Handicap Grade 3 - (race 8) . Equibase . 31 March 2001 . 23 November 2021.
27. Web site: 2000 Berkeley Handicap Grade 3 - (race 7) . Equibase . 29 March 2000 . 23 November 2021.
28. Web site: 1999 Berkeley Handicap Listed - (race 6) . Equibase . 31 March 1999 . 23 November 2021.
29. Web site: 1998 Berkeley Handicap Listed - (race 8) . Equibase . 4 April 1998 . 23 November 2021.
30. Web site: 1996 Berkeley Handicap Black Type - (race 7) . Equibase . 21 December 1996 . 23 November 2021.
31. Web site: 1995 Berkeley Handicap Listed - (race 8) . Equibase . 11 March 1995 . 23 November 2021.
32. Web site: 1994 Berkeley Handicap Listed - (race 8) . Equibase . 5 March 1994 . 23 November 2021.
33. Web site: 1993 Berkeley Handicap Black Type - (race 8) . Equibase . 27 February 1993 . 23 November 2021.
34. Web site: 1992 Berkeley Handicap Black Type - (race 8) . Equibase . 29 February 1992 . 23 November 2021.
35. Web site: 1991 Berkeley Handicap Black Type - (race 8) . Equibase . 23 February 1991 . 23 November 2021.
36. News: Female jockey posts first stakes victory in Berkeley 'Cap (1990 Berkeley Handicap – race 8: held 24 February 1990) . . 25 February 1990 . 23 November 2021 . 34 . Examiner News Services.
37. News: Ongoing Mister takes to GG Field (1989 Berkeley Handicap – race 8: held 25 February 1989) . . 26 February 1989 . 23 November 2021 . 41 . Examiner News Services.
38. News: Sanger Chief pays off fast (1988 Berkeley Handicap – race 8: held 27 February 1988 ) . . 28 February 1988 . 23 November 2021 . 41 . Examiner News Services.
39. News: Baze picks up 2,500th win in triumph at GGF (1987 Berkeley Handicap – race 8: held 14 February 1987) . . 15 February 1987 . 23 November 2021 . 41 . Examiner News Services.
40. News: Sun Master wins Berkeley (1986 Berkeley Handicap – race 8: held 1 March 1986) . . 2 March 1986 . 23 November 2021 . 38 . Examiner News Services.
41. News: Bettor hits GGF Pick Six for $192,000 (1985 Berkeley Handicap – race 8: held 2 March 1985) . . 3 March 1985 . 23 November 2021 . 33 . Examiner News Services.
42. News: Golden Gate Fields Charts (1984 Berkeley Handicap – race 8: held 3 March 1984) . . 4 March 1984 . 23 November 2021 . 35 . Examiner News Services.
43. News: In Albany: Golden Gate Fields Charts (1983 Berkeley Handicap – race 8: held 5 March 1983) . . 6 March 1983 . 23 November 2021 . 41 . Examiner News Services.
44. News: Long shot Foyt's Ack takes Berkeley 'Cap (1982 Berkeley Handicap – race 8: held 27 February 1982) . . 28 February 1982 . 23 November 2021 . 41 . Examiner News Services.
45. News: Horse racing roundup; Berkeley 'Cap to longshot (1981 Berkeley Handicap – race 8: held 28 February 1981) . . 1 March 1981 . 23 November 2021 . 43 . Examiner News Services.
46. News: Gustoso romps at Albany (1979 Berkeley Handicap – race 8: held 10 February 1979) . . 11 February 1979 . 23 November 2021 . 44 . Examiner News Services.
47. News: Boy Tike ignores touts at Albany (1978 Berkeley Handicap – race 8: held 11 February 1978) . . 12 February 1978 . 23 November 2021 . 44 . Examiner News Services.
48. News: GGF Favorites Back Out of 'Cap (1977 Berkeley Handicap – race 8: held 26 March 1977) . . 27 March 1977 . 23 November 2021 . 42 . Jack . Menges .
49. News: Golden Gate Fields Charts (1976 Berkeley Handicap – race 8: held 3 April 1976) . 4 April 1976 . 23 November 2021 . 44 . .
50. News: Kuwait Scores Close Victory (1975 Berkeley Handicap – race 8: held 5 April 1975) . . 6 April 1975 . 23 November 2021 . 36 . Jack . Menges .
51. News: Yvetot Triumphs In Berkeley Handicap (1974 Berkeley Handicap – race 8: held 6 April 1974) . . 7 April 1974 . 23 November 2021 . 73 .
52. News: Albany 'Cap to Yvetot (1973 Berkeley Handicap – race 8: held 14 April 1973) . Ed . Romero . . 15 April 1973 . 23 November 2021 . 73 .
53. News: On the Track Wins Berkeley 'Cap (1972 Berkeley Handicap – race 8: held 1 April 1972) . Ed . Romero . . 2 April 1972 . 23 November 2021 . 38 .
54. News: Berkeley 'Cap Exacta Race (1971 Berkeley Handicap – race 9: held 20 March 1971) . Ed . Romero . . 21 March 1971 . 23 November 2021 . 38 .
55. News: Berkeley 'Cap To Try Sheep (1970 Berkeley Handicap – race 8: held 11 April 1970) . Ed . Romero . . 12 April 1970 . 23 November 2021 . 46 .
56. News: Royal Comedian Romps Home To Win in Berkeley Handicap (1969 Berkeley Handicap – race 8: held 12 April 1969) . . 13 April 1969 . 23 November 2021 . 46 .
57. News: Mainsheet Wins Easily (1968 Berkeley Handicap – race 8: held 13 April 1968) . Abe . Kemp . . 14 April 1968 . 24 November 2021 . 44 .
58. News: Carang in Berkeley 'Cap Win (1967 Berkeley Handicap – race 8: held 1 April 1967) . Jack . Menges . . 2 April 1967 . 24 November 2021 . 44 .
59. News: High Perch Berkeley 'Cap Best (1966 Berkeley Handicap – race 8: held 2 April 1966) . Jack . Menges . . 2 April 1966 . 24 November 2021 . 56 .
60. News: Hasty Trip Wins GGF Feature (1965 Berkeley Handicap – race 8: held 1 May 1965) . Jack . Menges . . 2 May 1965 . 24 November 2021 . 59 .
61. News: Berkeley Handicap Won by Sari Song (1964 Berkeley Handicap – race 8: held 8 April 1964) . Jack . Menges . . 9 April 1964 . 24 November 2021 . 43 .
62. News: More Megaton Zips To Win at Albany (1963 Berkeley Handicap – race 8: held 28 November 1963) . Jack . Menges . . 29 November 1963 . 24 November 2021 . 43 .
63. News: Swaps Kin Traipes to Easy Win (1961 Berkeley Invitational Handicap – race 8: held 6 May 1961) . Abe . Kemp . . 7 May 1961 . 24 November 2021 . 54, 55 .
64. News: Berkeley Handicap; Free Copy Coasts In (1960 Berkeley Handicap – race 8: held 19 November 1960) . . 20 November 1960 . 24 November 2021 . 48 .
65. News: Revel First With Ease (1959 Berkeley Handicap – race 8: held 14 September 1959) . Abe . Kemp . . 15 September 1959 . 24 November 2021 . 43, 48 .
66. News: Nushie Scores Nose Victory In $20,000 Berkeley 'Cap (1958 Berkeley Handicap – race 8: held 22 March 1958) . Abe . Kemp . . 23 March 1958 . 24 November 2021 . 50 .
67. News: 'Alarm Has Easy Victory (1957 Berkeley Handicap Division 1 – race 7: held 23 November 1957) . Abe . Kemp . . 24 November 1957 . 26 November 2021 . 52.
68. News: Berkeley Handicap; California Breds Capture Berkeley (1957 Berkeley Handicap Division 2 – race 8: held 23 November 1957) . Jack . Menges . . 24 November 1957 . 26 November 2021 . 61.
69. News: Lucky GL Nabs Race At Last! (1956 Berkeley Handicap – race 8: held 22 September 1956) . Abe . Kemp . . 23 September 1956 . 26 November 2021 . 52.
70. News: Bold Ruler Beaten In Hot Stretch Duel As Noir Pays $90.30 (1955 Berkeley Handicap – race 8: held 26 March 1955) . Abe . Kemp . . 27 March 1955 . 25 November 2021 . 49, 54.
71. News: 30-1 Shot Grabs 'Cap 1st Win in 25 Starts (1954 Berkeley Handicap – race 8: held 6 November 1954) . Abe . Kemp . . 7 November 1954 . 25 November 2021 . 52.
72. News: Shoe Boot Berseem...; Top Jock Up On GGF 'Cap (1953 Berkeley Handicap – race 8: held 19 September 1953) . George . Schreck . . 20 September 1953 . 25 November 2021 . 55.
73. News: Big Noise Wins Albany 'Cap (1952 Berkeley Handicap – race 7: held 22 March 1952) . George . Schreck . . 23 March 1952 . 25 November 2021 . 49, 53.
74. News: Simonsez Captures...; 17,851 Fans watch Grantor Lose at GGF (1951 Berkeley Handicap – race 7: held 6 May 1951) . George . Schreck . . 7 May 1951 . 25 November 2021 . 58.
75. News: Bullremember Zips to Easy Albany Win (1950 Berkeley Handicap – race 7: held 6 May 1950) . Abe . Kemp . . 7 May 1950 . 25 November 2021 . 34.
76. News: Moonrush Breezes In; Okey Smokey 5th In Albany Feature (1949 Berkeley Handicap – race 7: held 26 March 1949) . Abe . Kemp . . 13 March 1949 . 25 November 2021 . 24, 28 .
77. News: Moonrush in $39 Win (1948 Berkeley Stakes – race 7: held 13 October 1948) . Abe . Kemp . . 13 October 1948 . 25 November 2021 . 30, 32 .