Buena Vista Stakes Explained

Surface:Turf
Class:Grade II
Horse Race:Buena Vista Stakes
Location:Santa Anita Park
Arcadia, California, United States
Inaugurated:1988 (as Buena Vista Handicap)
Race Type:Thoroughbred - Flat racing
Website:www.santaanita.com
Distance:1 mile (8 furlongs)
Track:Left-handed
Qualification:Fillies and mares, four-years-old and older
Weight:124 lbs with allowances
Purse:$200,000 (since 2014)

The Buena Vista Stakes is a Grade II American Thoroughbred horse race for fillies and mares aged four years old or older over the distance of one mile on the turf scheduled annually in February at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia, California. The event currently carries a purse of $200,000.

History

The inaugural running of the event was on 5 March 1988 as the Buena Vista Handicap with the Julio Canani trained Davie's Lamb ridden by Fernando Toro winning comfortably by lengths in a time of 1:39 flat.

In 1990 the event was classified as a Grade III.[1]

The Buena Vista Handicap was run in two divisions in 1992.[2]

The event was upgraded to Grade II status in 1995.[1]

The event run as a handicap through 2012 but since has been run under allowance weight conditions and renamed to the Buena Vista Stakes.

It was taken off the turf and run on the dirt course in 2017 due to poor conditions on the turf course. When a graded stakes is taken off the turf, the race is automatically downgraded one level for that running only. After the race, the American Graded Stakes Committee meets to review the race's running and determine if its former status should be reinstated. In the case of the 2017 Buena Vista Stakes, it was decided that the race's status would not be reinstated and as such it was recorded as a Grade III event.[3]

Records

Speed record:

Margins:

Most wins:

Most wins by an owner:

Most wins by a jockey:

Most wins by a trainer:

Winners

YearWinnerAgeJockeyTrainerOwnerDistanceTimePurseGradeRef
Buena Vista Stakes
2023Quattroelle (IRE)5Hector BerriosJeff MullinsRed Baron's Barn & Rancho Temescal1 mile1:35.74$201,000II[4]
2022Leggs Galore5Ricardo GonzalezPhilip D'AmatoWilliam J. Sims1 mile1:34.29$200,000II[5]
align=center 2021Charmaine's Mia align=center 4Flavien PratPhilip D'AmatoAgave Racing Stable & Rockin Robin Racing Stablesalign=center 1 milealign=center 1:33.93align=center $202,000align=center II[6]
align=center 2020Keeper Starsalign=center 4Abel CedilloJonathan WongTommy Town Thoroughbredsalign=center 1 milealign=center 1:34.15align=center $202,000align=center II[7]
align=center 2019Vasilikaalign=center 5Flavien PratJerry HollendorferAll Schlaich Stables, Jerry Hollendorfer, Gatto Racing & G. Todaro align=center 1 milealign=center 1:33.35align=center $201,404align=center II[8]
align=center 2018Faultalign=center 4Geovanni FrancoPhilip D'AmatoAgave Racing Stable & Little Red Feather Racingalign=center 1 milealign=center 1:33.49align=center $201,380align=center II[9]
align=center 2017Wild At Heartalign=center 5Flavien PratRichard E. MandellaRamona S. Bass align=center 1 milealign=center 1:36.48align=center $200,000align=center III[10]
align=center 2016Paulina's Lovealign=center 4Gary L. StevensRichard BaltasKM Racing Enterprise & Head of Plains Partnersalign=center 1 milealign=center 1:36.06align=center $202,070align=center II[11]
align=center 2015Diversy Harboralign=center 4Gary L. StevensThomas F. ProctorGlen Hill Farmalign=center 1 milealign=center 1:34.33align=center $200,250align=center II[12]
align=center 2014Pontchatrainalign=center 4Gary L. StevensThomas F. ProctorGlen Hill Farmalign=center 1 milealign=center 1:33.33align=center $200,000align=center II[13]
align=center 2013Mizdirectionalign=center 5Mike E. SmithMike PuypeJungle Racing, W. Strauss, J. Grohs, B. Beljak, KMN Racing et al.align=center 1 milealign=center 1:33.50align=center $150,000align=center II[14]
Buena Vista Handicap
align=center 2012City to Cityalign=center 5Corey NakataniJerry HollendorferWilliam DeBurgh, Mark Dedomenico & Jerry Hollendorferalign=center 1 milealign=center 1:34.19align=center $150,000align=center II[15]
align=center 2011Cozi Rosiealign=center 4Mike E. SmithJohn W. SadlerJerry & Ann Mossalign=center 1 milealign=center 1:35.94align=center $150,000align=center II[16]
align=center 2010align=center 5Rafael BejaranoJerry HollendorferWilliam de Burghalign=center 1 milealign=center 1:33.47align=center $150,000align=center II[17]
align=center 2009Jibboomalign=center 5Garrett K. GomezRobert J. FrankelJuddmonte Farmsalign=center 1 milealign=center 1:38.68align=center $150,000align=center II[18]
align=center 2008Costume (GB)align=center 4Garrett K. GomezRobert J. FrankelJuddmonte Farmsalign=center 1 milealign=center 1:34.57align=center $150,000align=center II[19]
align=center 2007Conveyor's Angelalign=center 5Saul AriasChristopher S. PaaschCharles Conoalign=center 1 milealign=center 1:35.77align=center $150,000align=center II[20]
align=center 2006Silver Cup (IRE)align=center 4Victor EspinozaPatrick L. BianconeMartin S. Schwartzalign=center 1 milealign=center 1:34.92align=center $150,000align=center II[21]
align=center 2005Uraib (IRE)align=center 5Jon CourtSanford ShulmanRonald L. Charles & Clear Valley Stablesalign=center 1 milealign=center 1:33.72align=center $150,000align=center III[22]
align=center 2004Fun Housealign=center 5Gary L. StevensRon McAnallyWinchell Thoroughbredsalign=center 1 milealign=center 1:36.13align=center $150,000align=center II[23]
align=center 2003align=center 5Victor EspinozaRobert J. FrankelEdmund A. Gannalign=center 1 milealign=center 1:35.99align=center $150,000align=center II[24]
align=center 2002Blue Moon (FR)align=center 5Brice BlancRonald W. EllisB. Wayne Hughesalign=center 1 milealign=center 1:35.54align=center $150,000align=center II[25]
align=center 2001Rare Charmeralign=center 6Laffit Pincay Jr.Craig DollaseNick Cafarchiaalign=center 1 milealign=center 1:36.67align=center $150,000align=center II[26]
align=center 2000Lexa (FR)align=center 6Brice BlancRonald W. EllisB. Wayne Hughesalign=center 1 milealign=center 1:36.17align=center $162,150align=center II[27]
align=center 1999Tuzla (FR)align=center 5Corey NakataniJulio C. CananiDavid S. Milchalign=center 1 milealign=center 1:35.79align=center $150,000align=center II[28]
align=center 1998Dance Paradealign=center 4Kent J. DesormeauxNeil D. DrysdalePrince Fahd bin Salmanalign=center 1 milealign=center 1:36.83align=center $169,200align=center II[29]
align=center 1997Media Nox (GB)align=center 4Corey NakataniRobert J. FrankelJuddmonte Farmsalign=center 1 milealign=center 1:33.48align=center $135,250align=center II[30]
align=center 1996Matiaraalign=center 4Gary L. StevensRichard E. MandellaAlec Headalign=center 1 milealign=center 1:35.74align=center $131,800align=center II[31]
align=center 1995Lyin to the Moonalign=center 6Kent J. DesormeauxRichard E. MandellaEdward Allred & Randall D. Hubbardalign=center 1 milealign=center 1:36.77align=center $106,700align=center II[32]
align=center 1994† Skimblealign=center 5Corey NakataniRobert J. FrankelJuddmonte Farmsalign=center 1 milealign=center 1:34.85align=center $111,300align=center III[33]
align=center 1993Marble Maiden (GB)align=center 4Gary F. JonesDarley Racingalign=center 1 milealign=center 1:36.23align=center $110,000align=center III[34]
align=center rowspan=21992Gold Fleecealign=center 4Alex O. SolisJohn W. SadlerJoe Alvarez & Lise Hamalign=center rowspan=21 milealign=center 1:33.48align=center $85,850align=center rowspan=2III[35]
Appealing Missyalign=center 5Chris McCarronRon McAnallyMr. & Mrs. Jerome Brodyalign=center 1:34.25align=center $85,850[36]
align=center 1991Taffeta and Tullealign=center 5Chris McCarronMohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoumalign=center 1 milealign=center 1:34.30align=center $112,200align=center III[37]
align=center 1990Saros Brigalign=center 6Pat ValenzuelaDominick ManziGreen Thumb Farmalign=center 1 milealign=center 1:34.20align=center $113,300align=center III[38]
align=center 1989 Annoconnoralign=center 5Corey BlackRichard C. MetteeMorton Fink & Roy Gottliebalign=center 1 milealign=center 1:36.40align=center $110,800align=center [39]
align=center 1988Davie's Lambalign=center 4Fernando ToroJulio C. CananiDeals On Stablealign=center 1 milealign=center 1:39.00align=center $105,800align=center [40]

Legend:

Notes:
† In 1994, Lady Blessington (FR) won the race but was disqualified later after a positive swab of scopalamine and placed ninth (last). All prize money was redistributed with first place awarded to Skimble[41]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: BUENA VISTA HANDICAP - MULTIPLE TRACKS. 2021 . 16 February 2021 . Thoroughbred Database .
  2. Web site: Stakes profile . www.equibase.com . 24 May 2020 . en.
  3. News: Grade 2 Status Not Reinstated for Buena Vista. BloodHorse.com. 8 July 2017 . BloodHorse Staff . en.
  4. Web site: 2023 Buena Vista Stakes Grade 2 - (race 5) . Equibase . 5 March 2023.
  5. Web site: 2022 Buena Vista Stakes Grade 2 - (race 5) . Equibase . 5 March 2023.
  6. Web site: 2021 Buena Vista Stakes Grade 2 - (race 7) . Equibase . 20 February 2021 . 15 February 2021.
  7. Web site: 2020 Buena Vista Stakes Grade 2 - (race 5) . Equibase . 22 February 2020 . 15 February 2021.
  8. Web site: 2019 Buena Vista Stakes Grade 2 - (race 8) . Equibase . 23 February 2019 . 15 February 2021.
  9. Web site: 2018 Buena Vista Stakes Grade 2 - (race 7) . Equibase . 17 February 2018 . 15 February 2021.
  10. Web site: 2017 Buena Vista Stakes Grade 3 - (race 8) . Equibase . 18 February 2017 . 15 February 2021.
  11. Web site: 2016 Buena Vista Stakes Grade 2 - (race 8) . Equibase . 20 February 2016 . 15 February 2021.
  12. Web site: 2015 Buena Vista Stakes Grade 2 - (race 7) . Equibase . 16 February 2015 . 15 February 2021.
  13. Web site: 2014 Buena Vista Stakes Grade 2 - (race 7) . Equibase . 17 February 2014 . 15 February 2021.
  14. Web site: 2013 Buena Vista Stakes Grade 2 - (race 9) . Equibase . 18 February 2013 . 15 February 2021.
  15. Web site: 2012 Buena Vista Handicap Grade 2 - (race 8) . Equibase . 20 February 2012 . 15 February 2021.
  16. Web site: 2011 Buena Vista Handicap Grade 2 - (race 8) . Equibase . 21 February 2011 . 15 February 2021.
  17. Web site: 2010 Buena Vista Handicap Grade 2 - (race 9) . Equibase . 15 February 2010 . 15 February 2021.
  18. Web site: 2009 Buena Vista Handicap Grade 2 - (race 8) . Equibase . 16 February 2009 . 15 February 2021.
  19. Web site: 2008 Buena Vista Handicap Grade 2 - (race 8) . Equibase . 18 February 2008 . 15 February 2021.
  20. Web site: 2007 Buena Vista Handicap Grade 2 - (race 9) . Equibase . 19 February 2007 . 15 February 2021.
  21. Web site: 2006 Buena Vista Handicap Grade 2 - (race 8) . Equibase . 20 February 2006 . 15 February 2021.
  22. Web site: 2005 Buena Vista Handicap Grade 3 - (race 8) . Equibase . 21 February 2005 . 15 February 2021.
  23. Web site: 2004 Buena Vista Handicap Grade 2 - (race 8) . Equibase . 21 February 2004 . 15 February 2021.
  24. Web site: 2003 Buena Vista Handicap Grade 2 - (race 7) . Equibase . 17 February 2003 . 15 February 2021.
  25. Web site: 2002 Buena Vista Handicap Grade 2 - (race 9) . Equibase . 18 February 2002 . 15 February 2021.
  26. Web site: 2001 Buena Vista Handicap Grade 2 - (race 8) . Equibase . 19 February 2001 . 15 February 2021.
  27. Web site: 2000 Buena Vista Handicap Grade 2 - (race 8) . Equibase . 26 February 2000 . 15 February 2021.
  28. Web site: 1999 Buena Vista Handicap Grade 2 - (race 7) . Equibase . 27 February 1999 . 15 February 2021.
  29. Web site: 1998 Buena Vista Handicap Grade 2 - (race 8) . Equibase . 28 February 1998 . 15 February 2021.
  30. Web site: 1997 Buena Vista Handicap Grade 2 - (race 9) . Equibase . 2 March 1997 . 15 February 2021.
  31. Web site: 1996 Buena Vista Handicap Grade 2 - (race 3) . Equibase . 2 March 1996 . 15 February 2021.
  32. Web site: 1995 Buena Vista Handicap Grade 2 - (race 8) . Equibase . 25 February 1995 . 15 February 2021.
  33. Web site: 1994 Buena Vista Handicap Grade 3 - (race 8) . Equibase . 27 February 1994 . 15 February 2021.
  34. Web site: 1993 Buena Vista Handicap Grade 3 - (race 8) . Equibase . 21 February 1993 . 15 February 2021.
  35. Web site: 1992 Buena Vista Handicap Grade 3 Division 1 - (race 5) . Equibase . 23 February 1992 . 15 February 2021.
  36. Web site: 1992 Buena Vista Handicap Grade 3 Division 2 - (race 8) . Equibase . 23 February 1992 . 15 February 2021.
  37. Web site: 1991 Buena Vista Handicap Grade 3 - (race 8) . Equibase . 23 February 1991 . 15 February 2021.
  38. Web site: Saros Brig sets stakes record – (race 8: held 25 February 1990) . . . 26 . 26 February 1990 . 15 February 2021.
  39. Web site: Annoconnor captures Buena Vista – (race 8: held 4 March 1989) . . . 35 . 5 March 1989 . 15 February 2021.
  40. Web site: Davie's Lamb pulls away for Santa Anita victory – (race 8: held 5 March 1988) . . . 25 . 6 March 1988 . 16 February 2021.
  41. Web site: Six trainers fined in California . . . 29 . 2 November 1994 . 16 February 2021.

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