Beverly D. Stakes Explained

Surface:Turf
Class:Grade II
Horse Race:Beverly D. Stakes
Location:Colonial Downs
New Kent County, Virginia
Inaugurated:1987 (at Arlington Park)
Race Type:Thoroughbred – Flat racing
Website:Colonial Downs
Distance: miles
Track:Left-handed
Qualification:Fillies & Mares, three-years-old and older
Weight:Weight for Age
Purse:$500,000 (2022)

The Beverly D. Stakes is a Grade II flat horse race in the United States for thoroughbred fillies and mares aged three years and upward over a distance of miles at Colonial Downs in New Kent County, Virginia. The event is a supporting stakes race on the Arlington Million racing program.

Churchill Downs, whose parent company owns the land of the defunct Arlington Park racetrack, hosted the Beverly D. Stakes in 2022.[1] The 2023 race was run at Churchill-owned Colonial Downs in Virginia.[2]

History

The race was first run in 1987, but was not run the following season due to refurbishment at Arlington Park. It became a Grade I race in 1991.[3] It was also not run in 1998/99 as the track was closed during this time.

The event was a Breeders' Cup Challenge "Win and You're In" qualifier for the Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Turf.[4]

Seven Beverly D winners have gone on to be voted the American Champion Female Turf Horse: Flawlessly (1993), Hatoof (1994), Possibly Perfect (1995), Golden Apples (2002), Stacelita (2011), Dank (2013), and Sistercharlie (2018).[5]

In 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States, Arlington Park did not schedule the event in their shortened meeting.[6]

The 2022 Beverly D. Stakes was run at Churchill Downs. The Louisville racetrack's parent company, Churchill Downs Incorporated (which owns the Arlington Park property), announced early that year that it would relocate the race along with several of Arlington's traditional stakes races, including the Arlington Million.[1] Because the Churchill Downs turf course is smaller than the one used at Arlington, the distance of the 2022 race was shortened from miles to miles.[7]

In December 2022 an agreement was reached between Churchill Downs and the American Graded Stakes Committee to move the 2023 Arlington Million and its supporting races, including the Beverly D., to Colonial Downs in Virginia. The move allowed the Beverly D. to return to its original distance of miles.[2]

Records

Stakes record: (At miles)

Margins:

Most wins:

Most wins by an owner:

Most wins by a jockey:

Most wins by a trainer:

Winners

YearWinnerAgeJockeyTrainerOwnerDistanceTimePurseGradeRef
At Colonial Downs – Beverly D. Stakes
align=center 2024align=center 5José L. OrtizKevin AttardLanni Bloodstock, Madaket Stables & SF Racing align=center miles align=center 1:54.80align=center $500,000align=center II[8]
align=center 2023Fev Rover (IRE)align=center 5Javier CastellanoMark E. CasseTracy Farmeralign=center miles align=center 1:54.35 align=center $500,000align=center I[9]
At Churchill Downs
align=center 2022× Dalika (GER)align=center 6Brian Hernandez Jr.Albert Stall Jr.Bal Mar Equinealign=center milesalign=center 1:46.31align=center $500,000align=center I[10]
At Arlington Park
align=center 2021Santa Barbara (IRE)align=center 3Ryan MooreAidan O'BrienMrs John Magnier, Michael Tabor, Derrick Smith and Westerburgalign=center milesalign=center 1:54.55align=center $392,000align=center I[11]
align=center 2020Race not held
align=center 2019Sistercharlie (IRE)align=center 5John R. VelazquezChad C. BrownPeter M. Brantalign=center milesalign=center 1:52.43align=center $600,000align=center I[12]
align=center 2018Sistercharlie (IRE)align=center 4John R. VelazquezChad C. BrownPeter M. Brantalign=center milesalign=center 1:56.77align=center $600,000align=center I[13]
align=center 2017Dacita (CHI)align=center 6Irad Ortiz Jr.Chad C. BrownSheep Pond Partners & Bradley Thoroughbredsalign=center milesalign=center 1:55.49align=center $600,000align=center I[14]
align=center 2016Sea Calisi (FR)align=center 4Florent GerouxChad C. BrownMartin S. Schwartzalign=center milesalign=center 1:54.93align=center $700,000align=center I[15]
align=center 2015align=center 5Joe BravoChad C. BrownMichael E. Kisber, Bradley Thoroughbreds & Nelson McMakin align=center milesalign=center 1:57.36align=center $700,000align=center I[16]
align=center 2014Euro Charline (GB)align=center 3Ryan L. MooreMarco BottiTeam Valoralign=center milesalign=center 1:55.52align=center $750,000align=center I[17]
align=center 2013Dank (GB)align=center 4Ryan L. MooreSir Michael R. StouteJames Wiganalign=center milesalign=center 1:53.38align=center $750,000align=center I[18]
align=center 2012I'm A Dreamer (IRE)align=center 5Hayley TurnerDavid SimcockAndrew Stonealign=center milesalign=center 1:55.29align=center $750,000align=center I[19]
align=center 2011Stacelita (FR)align=center 5Chad C. BrownMartin S. Schwartzalign=center milesalign=center 1:57:57align=center $750,000align=center I[20]
align=center 2010Eclair de Lune (GER)align=center 4Junior AlvaradoRon McAnallyRichard L. Duchossoisalign=center milesalign=center 1:56.56align=center $750,000align=center I[21]
align=center 2009Dynaforcealign=center 6Kent J. DesormeauxWilliam I. MottJohn A. Chandleralign=center milesalign=center 1:58.29align=center $750,000align=center I[22]
align=center 2008Mauralakana (FR)align=center 5Kent J. DesormeauxChristophe ClementRobert Scarboroughalign=center milesalign=center 1:55.18align=center $750,000align=center I[23]
align=center 2007Royal Highness (GER)align=center 5Rene R. DouglasChristophe ClementMonceaux Stablealign=center milesalign=center 1:56.68align=center $750,000align=center I[24]
align=center 2006Gorella (FR)align=center 4Julien R. LeparouxPatrick L. BianconeMartin S. Schwartzalign=center milesalign=center 1:53.71align=center $750,000align=center I[25]
align=center 2005Angara (GB)align=center 4Gary L. StevensPatrick L. BianconeMartin S. Schwartzalign=center milesalign=center 1:58.30align=center $750,000align=center I[26]
align=center 2004Crimson Palace (SAF)align=center 5Lanfranco DettoriSaeed bin SuroorGodolphin Racingalign=center milesalign=center 1:56.58align=center $750,000align=center I[27]
align=center 2003Heat Haze (GB)align=center 4Jose Valdivia Jr.Robert J. FrankelJuddmonte Farmsalign=center milesalign=center 1:55.94align=center $700,000align=center I[28]
align=center 2002Golden Apples (IRE)align=center 4Pat ValenzuelaBen D. A. CecilGary A. Tanakaalign=center milesalign=center 1:54.86align=center $700,000align=center I[29]
align=center 2001England's Legend (FR)align=center 4Corey NakataniChristophe ClementBaron Edouard de Rothschildalign=center milesalign=center 1:56.75align=center $700,000align=center I[30]
align=center 2000Snow Polinaalign=center 5Jerry D. BaileyWilliam I. MottGary A. Tanakaalign=center milesalign=center 1:55.87align=center $500,000align=center I[31]
1998 - 1999Race not held
align=center 1997Memories of Silveralign=center 4Jerry D. BaileyJames J. TonerJoan G. & John W. Phillipsalign=center milesalign=center 1:54.38align=center $500,000align=center I[32]
align=center 1996§ Timarida (IRE)align=center 4John P. MurtaghJohn M. OxxHH Aga Khan IValign=center milesalign=center 1:54.06align=center $500,000align=center I[33]
align=center 1995Possibly Perfectalign=center 5Corey NakataniRobert J. FrankelBlue Vista align=center milesalign=center 1:54.95align=center $500,000align=center I[34]
align=center 1994Hatoofalign=center 5Walter R. SwinburnChristiane HeadMaktoum bin Rashid Al Maktoumalign=center milesalign=center 1:55.59align=center $500,000align=center I[35]
align=center 1993align=center 5Chris McCarronCharles E. WhittinghamHarbor View Farmalign=center milesalign=center 1:55.61align=center $500,000align=center I[36]
align=center 1992Kostroma (IRE)align=center 6Kent J. DesormeauxGary F. JonesRobert Sangsteralign=center milesalign=center 1:54.10align=center $500,000align=center I[37]
align=center 1991Fire the Groomalign=center 4Gary L. StevensBill ShoemakerEdward C. Allred, Randall D. Hubbard & Constance Sczesnyalign=center milesalign=center 1:53.40align=center $500,000align=center I[38]
align=center 1990Reluctant Guestalign=center 4Robbie DavisRichard E. MandellaRobert Folsomalign=center milesalign=center 1:53.20align=center $500,000align=center [39]
align=center 1989Claire Marine (IRE)align=center 4Chris McCarronSidney L. Port & Charles E. Whittinghamalign=center milesalign=center 2:01.40align=center $500,000align=center [40]
align=center 1988Race not held
Beverly D. Handicap
align=center 1987Dancing On A Cloudalign=center 4Jack M. LauzonJames E. DaySam-Son Farmalign=center milesalign=center 1:55.00align=center $57,750align=center [41]
Notes:
§ Ran as an entry
× In the 2022 running at Churchull Downs, German-bred Dalika set a new track record for the miles distance.
† In the 2015 running of the event Secret Gesture (GB) was first past the post but drifted out in the stretch run impeding Stephanie's Kitten the third-place finisher and was disqualified and placed third. Watsdachances (IRE) was declared the winner, Stephanie's Kitten placed and Secret Gesture (GB) placed third.
‡ In the 1993 running Australian Champion Let's Elope (NZ) crowded in close to the finishing line and was disqualified and placed third. Flawlessly was declared the winner and Via Borghese was placed second.

See also

List of American and Canadian Graded races

Notes and References

  1. Web site: The Arlington Million will live on this year ... at Churchill Downs in Kentucky . Placek. Christopher. 15 March 2022. Daily Herald. 16 March 2022.
  2. Web site: It's Official: Arlington Million Moved To Colonial Downs. Finley. Bill. 22 December 2022. thoroughbreddailynews.com. 22 December 2022.
  3. Web site: Statistics – Beverly D.. equibase.com. 27 June 2016.
  4. Web site: Breeders' Cup Challenge . 2008-08-02 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20080913093126/http://www.breederscup.com/challenge.aspx . 2008-09-13 .
  5. Web site: Ten Things About the Beverly D.. helloracefans.com. 27 June 2016.
  6. News: Michaels . Noel . Arlington Set to Start Shortened Season . 3 August 2021 . US Racing . 22 July 2020.
  7. Web site: Arlington Million Moves This Summer to Churchill Downs. Kieckhefer. Bob. King. Byron. 15 March 2022. The Blood-Horse. 16 March 2022.
  8. Web site: 2024 Beverly D. Stakes Grade 1 - (race 11) . Equibase . 11 August 2024 . 12 August 2024.
  9. Web site: 2023 Beverly D. Stakes Grade 1 - (race 9) . Equibase . 12 August 2023 . 12 August 2023.
  10. Web site: 2022 Beverly D. Stakes Grade 1 - (race 5) . Equibase . 13 August 2022 . 14 August 2022.
  11. Web site: 2021 Beverly D. Stakes Grade 1 - (race 7) . Equibase . 15 August 2021.
  12. Web site: 2019 Beverly D. Stakes Grade 1 - (race 9) . Equibase . 10 August 2019 . 3 August 2021.
  13. Web site: 2018 Beverly D. Stakes Grade 1 - (race 10) . Equibase . 11 August 2018 . 3 August 2021.
  14. Web site: 2017 Beverly D. Stakes Grade 1 - (race 10) . Equibase . 12 August 2017 . 3 August 2021.
  15. Web site: 2016 Beverly D. Stakes Grade 1 - (race 8) . Equibase . 13 August 2016 . 3 August 2021.
  16. Web site: 2015 Beverly D. Stakes Grade 1 - (race 9) . Equibase . 15 August 2015 . 3 August 2021.
  17. Web site: 2014 Beverly D. Stakes Grade 1 - (race 9) . Equibase . 16 August 2014 . 3 August 2021.
  18. Web site: 2013 Beverly D. Stakes Grade 1 - (race 9) . Equibase . 17 August 2013 . 3 August 2021.
  19. Web site: 2012 Beverly D. Stakes Grade 1 - (race 10) . Equibase . 18 August 2012 . 3 August 2021.
  20. Web site: 2011 Beverly D. Stakes Grade 1 - (race 9) . Equibase . 13 August 2011 . 3 August 2021.
  21. Web site: 2010 Beverly D. Stakes Grade 1 - (race 9) . Equibase . 21 August 2010 . 3 August 2021.
  22. Web site: 2009 Beverly D. Stakes Grade 1 - (race 8) . Equibase . 8 August 2009 . 3 August 2021.
  23. Web site: 2008 Beverly D. Stakes Grade 1 - (race 9) . Equibase . 9 August 2008 . 3 August 2021.
  24. Web site: 2007 Beverly D. Stakes Grade 1 - (race 8) . Equibase . 11 August 2007 . 3 August 2021.
  25. Web site: 2006 Beverly D. Stakes Grade 1 - (race 8) . Equibase . 12 August 2006 . 3 August 2021.
  26. Web site: 2005 Beverly D. Stakes Grade 1 - (race 8) . Equibase . 13 August 2005 . 3 August 2021.
  27. Web site: 2004 Beverly D. Stakes Grade 1 - (race 8) . Equibase . 14 August 2004 . 3 August 2021.
  28. Web site: 2003 Beverly D. Stakes Grade 1 - (race 8) . Equibase . 16 August 2003 . 3 August 2021.
  29. Web site: 2002 Beverly D. Stakes Grade 1 - (race 7) . Equibase . 17 August 2002 . 3 August 2021.
  30. Web site: 2001 Beverly D. Stakes Grade 1 - (race 6) . Equibase . 18 August 2001 . 3 August 2021.
  31. Web site: 2000 Beverly D. Stakes Grade 1 - (race 7) . Equibase . 19 August 2000 . 3 August 2021.
  32. Web site: 1997 Beverly D. Stakes Grade 1 - (race 7) . Equibase . 24 August 1997 . 3 August 2021.
  33. Web site: 1996 Beverly D. Stakes Grade 1 - (race 8) . Equibase . 24 August 1996 . 3 August 2021.
  34. Web site: 1995 Beverly D. Stakes Grade 1 - (race 6) . Equibase . 26 August 1995 . 3 August 2021.
  35. Web site: 1994 Beverly D. Stakes Grade 1 - (race 6) . Equibase . 27 August 1994 . 3 August 2021.
  36. Web site: 1993 Beverly D. Stakes Grade 1 - (race 9) . Equibase . 28 August 1993 . 3 August 2021.
  37. Web site: 1992 Beverly D. Stakes Grade 1 - (race 9) . Equibase . 5 September 1992 . 3 August 2021.
  38. Web site: 1991 Beverly D. Stakes Grade 1 - (race 8) . Equibase . 31 August 1991 . 3 August 2021.
  39. News: Reluctant Guest dazzles Beverly D. stars (1990 Beverly D. Stakes – race 11: held 1 September 1990) . Neil . Milbert . . 2 September 1990 . 3 August 2021 . 37 .
  40. News: Claire Marine runs off with Beverly D. purse (1989 Beverly D. Stakes – race 8: held 2 September 1989) . Neil . Milbert . . 3 September 1989 . 3 August 2021 . 55 .
  41. News: Beverly D. Handicap (1987 Beverly D. Handicap – race 9: held 15 August 1987) . . 16 August 1987 . 3 August 2021 . 65 .

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