Clement L. Hirsch Stakes Explained

Class:Grade I
Horse Race:Clement L. Hirsch Stakes
Location:Del Mar Racetrack
Del Mar, California, United States
Inaugurated:1937 (as Chula Vista Handicap)
Race Type:Thoroughbred – flat racing
Website:Del Mar
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 up: 125 lbs.
3-year-olds: 121 lbs.
Purse:$400,000 (2022)

The Clement L. Hirsch Stakes is a Grade I American Thoroughbred horse race for fillies and mares age three years and older over a distance of one and one-sixteenth miles on the dirt track, scheduled annually in late July or early August at Del Mar Racetrack in Del Mar, California. The event currently carries a purse of $400,000.

History

The event was inaugurated as the Chula Vista Handicap on July 17, 1937, as a five and one-half furlong race for two-year-olds bred in California and was won by High Strike owned by singer Bing Crosby. The event was held again until 1967 when it was run at a distance of one mile.

In 1973, the race was brought back permanently as a contest for horses aged three and older at a distance of miles on the turf.[1] During the next few years there would be more distance changes.It was run at miles in 1973, 1 mile in 1974–1975, and seven and one-half furlongs from 1976–1980, after which it was set at its current distance of miles.[1]

In 1981 the event was moved to the dirt and the events conditions changed to the current restriction of fillies and mares that are three-years-old and older. Since then it has been run on the dirt except from 2007 to 2014 when Del Mar used a synthetic "all weather" surface.[2] In 2000 it was renamed to honor Clement L. Hirsch (1914–2000), a Thoroughbred owner whose horse, Magical Maiden won this race in 1993. A Newport Beach, California businessman, Hirsch was responsible for the creation of the Oak Tree Racing Association.

The race was run in two divisions in 1977 and again in 1980.[3]

The event was classified as Grade III in 1983, upgraded to Grade II in 1986 and a Grade I event in 2009.[2] At the same time, conditions for the event changed from a handicap to a stakes format.[2]

In the 1980s when this event became a fillies and mares race it started to attract high calibre performers that would confirm the status of the event. Starting in 1984 with the winner Princess Rooney who later that year would win the Breeders' Cup Distaff and be crowned US Champion Older Dirt Female Horse. The 1990 winner, the Argentine bred mare Bayakoa would rectify her unplaced finish from 1989[1] and would also win the Breeders' Cup Distaff for the second time and retain her position as US Champion Older Dirt Female Horse. Allen E. Paulson's two-time winner of the event, Azeri would become US Horse of the Year in 2002. Zenyatta proved her dominance in this event winning it three times and with that she continued on winning the 2009 Breeders' Cup Classic and in 2010 becoming US Horse of the Year.

Records

Speed record:

Speed record:

Most wins:

Most wins by a jockey:

Most wins by a trainer:

Most wins by an owner:

Winners

YearWinnerAgeJockeyTrainerOwnerDistanceTimePurseGradeRef
Clement L. Hirsch Stakes
align=center 2024Adare Manor align=center 5Juan HernandezBob BaffertMichael Lund Petersenalign=center milesalign=center 1:43.29align=center $401,500align=center I[4]
align=center 2023Adare Manor align=center 4Juan HernandezBob BaffertMichael Lund Petersenalign=center milesalign=center 1:43.33align=center $400,000align=center I[5]
align=center 2022Blue Stripe (ARG)align=center 5Hector I. BerriosMarcelo PolancoPozo de Luna align=center milesalign=center 1:42.97align=center $400,000align=center I[6]
align=center 2021Shedaresthedevilalign=center 4Brad CoxFlurry Racing Stables, Qatar Racing and Big Aut Farmsalign=center milesalign=center 1:45.38align=center $300,000align=center I[7]
align=center 2020Fighting Madalign=center 4Abel Cedillo Bob BaffertGary L. & Mary E. Westalign=center milesalign=center 1:43.46align=center $250,500align=center I[8]
align=center 2019Ollie's Candyalign=center 4Kent J. DesormeauxJohn W. SadlerPaul & Karen Eggertalign=center milesalign=center 1:44.66align=center $300,351align=center I[9]
align=center 2018Unique Bellaalign=center 4Mike E. SmithJerry HollendorferDon Alberto Stablealign=center milesalign=center 1:44:40align=center $300,000align=center I[10]
align=center 2017Stellar Windalign=center 5Victor EspinozaJohn W. SadlerHronis Racingalign=center milesalign=center 1:43.92align=center $300,000align=center I[11]
align=center 2016Stellar Windalign=center 4Victor EspinozaJohn W. SadlerHronis Racingalign=center milesalign=center 1:41.24align=center $300,000align=center I[12]
align=center 2015Beholderalign=center 5Gary L. StevensRichard E. MandellaSpendthrift Farmalign=center milesalign=center 1:43.81align=center $300,750align=center I[13]
align=center 2014Iotapaalign=center 4Joseph TalamoJohn W. SadlerHronis Racingalign=center milesalign=center 1:43.04align=center $300,250align=center I[14]
align=center 2013Lady of Fiftyalign=center 4Corey NakataniJerry HollendorferJerry Hollendorfer & George Todaro align=center milesalign=center 1:42.96align=center $301,000align=center I[15]
align=center 2012Include Me Outalign=center 3Joseph TalamoRonald W. EllisJay Em Ess Stable align=center milesalign=center 1:41.96align=center $300,000align=center I[16]
align=center 2011Ultra Blendalign=center 5Tyler BazeArt ShermanNels J. Ericksonalign=center milesalign=center 1:42.28align=center $300,000align=center I[17]
align=center 2010Zenyattaalign=center 6Mike E. SmithJohn ShirreffsJerry & Ann Mossalign=center milesalign=center 1:45.03align=center $300,000align=center I[18]
align=center 2009Zenyattaalign=center 5Mike E. SmithJohn ShirreffsJerry & Ann Mossalign=center milesalign=center 1:43.24align=center $300,000align=center I[19]
Clement L. Hirsch Handicap
align=center 2008Zenyattaalign=center 4Mike E. SmithJohn ShirreffsJerry & Ann Mossalign=center milesalign=center 1:41.48align=center $300,000align=center II[20]
align=center 2007Nashoba's Keyalign=center 4Joseph TalamoCarla GainesWarren B. Williamsonalign=center milesalign=center 1:48.29align=center $300,000align=center II[21]
align=center 2006Healthy Addictionalign=center 5Victor EspinozaJohn W. SadlerPamela C. Ziebarthalign=center milesalign=center 1:42.92align=center $294,000align=center II[22]
align=center 2005Tucked Awayalign=center 5Alex O. SolisPatrick GallagherNico Nierenbergalign=center milesalign=center 1:42.82align=center $300,000align=center II[23]
align=center 2004Miss Loren (ARG)align=center 6Jon CourtLuis E. SeglinLlers Corporationalign=center milesalign=center 1:42.93align=center $300,000align=center II[24]
align=center 2003Azerialign=center 5Mike E. SmithLaura de SerouxA. E. Paulson Trustalign=center milesalign=center 1:42.12align=center $300,000align=center II[25]
align=center 2002Azerialign=center 4Mike E. SmithLaura de SerouxA. E. Paulson Trustalign=center milesalign=center 1:42.66align=center $300,000align=center II[26]
align=center 2001Tranquility Lakealign=center 6Julio C. CananiPam & Martin Wygodalign=center milesalign=center 1:41.78align=center $294,000 align=center II[27]
align=center 2000Riboletta (BRZ)align=center 5Chris McCarronEduardo IndaAaron U. & Marie Jones align=center milesalign=center 1:42.06align=center $300,000align=center II[28]
Chula Vista Handicap
align=center 1999A Lady From Dixiealign=center 4Chris AntleyD. Wayne LukasRobert D. & Marilyn Randalalign=center milesalign=center 1:43.40align=center $300,000align=center II[29]
align=center 1998Sharp Catalign=center 4Corey NakataniWallace DollaseThe Thoroughbred Corp.align=center milesalign=center 1:42.00align=center $294,000align=center II[30]
align=center 1997Radu Coolalign=center 5Chris McCarronJohn Shirreffs505 Farmsalign=center milesalign=center 1:42.60align=center $300,000align=center II[31]
align=center 1996Different (ARG)align=center 4Chris McCarronRon McAnallySidney Craigalign=center milesalign=center 1:42.40align=center $303,200align=center II[32]
align=center 1995Borodislewalign=center 5Chris McCarronEduardo Inda505 Farmsalign=center milesalign=center 1:41.80align=center $313,100align=center II[33]
align=center 1994§ Paseana (ARG)align=center 7Chris McCarronRon McAnallySidney Craigalign=center milesalign=center 1:40.40align=center $202,100align=center II[34]
align=center 1993Magical Maidenalign=center 4Gary L. StevensWarren StuteClement L. Hirschalign=center milesalign=center 1:42.60align=center $213,600align=center II[35]
align=center 1992Exchangealign=center 4Laffit Pincay Jr.William SpawrSidney Craigalign=center milesalign=center 1:42.00align=center $213,100align=center II[36]
align=center 1991Vieille Vigne (FR)align=center 4Martin A. PedrozaJude T. FeldFry & Gasenalign=center milesalign=center 1:42.60align=center $210,300align=center II[37]
align=center 1990Bayakoa (ARG)align=center 6Laffit Pincay Jr.Ron McAnallyFrank & Janis Whitham align=center milesalign=center 1:40.60align=center $156,000align=center II [38]
align=center 1989Goodbye Haloalign=center 4Corey BlackAlex Campbell Jr. & Arthur B. Hancock IIIalign=center milesalign=center 1:41.80align=center $133,400align=center II[39]
align=center 1988Clabber Girlalign=center 5Chris McCarronD. Wayne LukasJohn A. Nerudalign=center milesalign=center 1:41.60align=center $131,600align=center II[40]
align=center 1987Infinidad (CHI)align=center 5Corey BlackCharles E. WhittinghamArthur B. Hancock IIIalign=center milesalign=center 1:41.40align=center $106,650align=center II[41]
align=center 1986Fran's Valentinealign=center 4Bill ShoemakerJoseph ManziGreen Thumb Farmalign=center milesalign=center 1:41.40align=center $100,000align=center II [42]
align=center 1985Dontstop Themusicalign=center 5Darrel G. McHargueRandy WinickAlbert R. & Dana N. Broccolialign=center milesalign=center 1:41.80align=center $79,775align=center III[43]
align=center 1984Princess Rooneyalign=center 4Pat ValenzuelaNeil D. DrysdalePaula J. Tuckeralign=center milesalign=center 1:40.40align=center $105,350align=center III[44]
align=center 1983§ Sangue (IRE)align=center 5Bill ShoemakerHenry M. MorenoR. Charlene Parksalign=center milesalign=center 1:42.20align=center $80,350align=center III[45]
align=center 1982Matchingalign=center 4Ray SibilleSteven L. MorguelanGlencrest Farm & Steven L. Morguelanalign=center milesalign=center 1:40.00align=center $79,600align=center [46]
align=center 1981Save Wild Lifealign=center 4Chris McCarronHoward M. TesherH. Joseph Allenalign=center milesalign=center 1:41.60align=center $81,400align=center [47]
align=center rowspan=21980Wayside Stationalign=center 5Pat ValenzuelaEdwin J. GregsonHarris Farmsalign=center rowspan=2 furlongsalign=center 1:28.80align=center $32,875align=center rowspan=2[48]
align=center 4Bill ShoemakerCharles E. WhittinghamL. Rowan (Lessee)align=center 1:29.00align=center $32,875[49]
align=center 1979He's Dewanalign=center 4Darrel G. McHargueJerry M. FanningDan J. Agnewalign=center furlongsalign=center 1:29.00align=center $39,600 align=center [50]
align=center 1978Nantequosalign=center 5Darrel G. McHargueRon McAnallyMr. & Mrs. Albert Katzalign=center furlongsalign=center 1:29.40align=center $33,750align=center [51]
align=center rowspan=21977Notably Differentalign=center 5Chuck BaltazarJay M. RobbinsArthur, Parsons & Robbins align=center rowspan=2 furlongsalign=center 1:29.20align=center $22,375align=center rowspan=2[52]
Authorizationalign=center 4Darrel G. McHargueWillard L. ProctorGlen Hill Farmalign=center 1:29.40align=center $22,175[53]
align=center 1976Uniformityalign=center 4Rudy CampasWillard L. ProctorGlen Hill Farmalign=center furlongsalign=center 1:28.20align=center $28,150align=center [54]
align=center 1975Bahia Keyalign=center 5Wayne HarrisRobert K. Mitchell Robert K. Mitchell & Gil Wieneralign=center 1 milealign=center 1:34.00align=center $21,750align=center [55]
align=center 1974Bahia Keyalign=center 4Álvaro PinedaRobert K. Mitchell Robert K. Mitchell & Gil Wieneralign=center 1 milealign=center 1:34.20align=center $22,650align=center [56]
align=center 1973Grotonianalign=center 4Bill ShoemakerCharlie WhittinghamMarjorie L. Everett[57] align=center milesalign=center 1:50.60align=center $21,600align=center [58]
1968 - 1972Race not held
align=center 1967Daystar II (ARG)align=center 5Bill HartackMr. & Mrs. Hastings Harcourtalign=center 1 milealign=center 1:35.20align=center $16,550align=center [59]
1938 - 1966Race not held
align=center 1937High Strikealign=center 2Tim SenaAlbert M. JohnsonBing Crosbyalign=center furlongsalign=center 1:06.00align=center $1,145align=center [60]
Legend:

Notes:
§ Ran as an entry
† In the 1937 the event was restricted to two year olds bred in California

See also

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Clement L. Hirsch Stakes – Multiple Tracks . Thoroughbred Pedigree Online . 2020 . July 27, 2020.
  2. Web site: Equibase Profiles. Equibase. August 3, 2017.
  3. Web site: Clement L. Hirsch Stakes (2nd. Div.) - Del Mar, CA . Thoroughbred Pedigree Online . 2020 . July 27, 2020.
  4. Web site: 2023 Clement L. Hirsch Stakes Presented by Oak Tree Racing Association Grade 1 – (race 10) . Equibase . 3 August 2024 . 6 August 2024.
  5. Web site: 2023 Clement L. Hirsch Stakes Grade 1 – (race 10) . Equibase . 5 August 2023 . 7 August 2023.
  6. Web site: 2022 Clement L. Hirsch Stakes Grade 1 – (race 9) . Equibase . 6 August 2022 . 7 August 2022.
  7. Web site: 2021 Clement L. Hirsch Stakes Grade 1 – (race 9) . Equibase . August 2, 2021.
  8. Web site: 2020 Clement L. Hirsch Stakes Grade 1 – (race 10) . Equibase . August 2, 2020 . August 3, 2020.
  9. Web site: 2019 Clement L. Hirsch Stakes Grade 1 – (race 7) . Equibase . July 28, 2019 . July 25, 2020.
  10. Web site: 2018 Clement L. Hirsch Stakes Grade 1 – (race 5) . Equibase . July 29, 2018 . July 25, 2020.
  11. Web site: 2017 Clement L. Hirsch Stakes Grade 1 – (race 8) . Equibase . July 30, 2017 . July 25, 2020.
  12. Web site: 2016 Clement L. Hirsch Stakes Grade 1 – (race 8) . Equibase . July 30, 2016 . July 25, 2020.
  13. Web site: 2015 Clement L. Hirsch Stakes Grade 1 – (race 8) . Equibase . August 1, 2015 . July 25, 2020.
  14. Web site: 2014 Clement L. Hirsch Stakes Grade 1 – (race 8) . Equibase . August 2, 2014 . July 25, 2020.
  15. Web site: 2013 Clement L. Hirsch Stakes Grade 1 – (race 8) . Equibase . August 3, 2013 . July 25, 2020.
  16. Web site: 2012 Clement L. Hirsch Stakes Grade 1 – (race 8) . Equibase . August 4, 2012 . July 25, 2020.
  17. Web site: 2011 Clement L. Hirsch Stakes Grade 1 – (race 8) . Equibase . August 6, 2011 . July 25, 2020.
  18. Web site: 2010 Clement L. Hirsch Stakes Grade 1 – (race 9) . Equibase . August 7, 2010 . July 25, 2020.
  19. Web site: 2009 Clement L. Hirsch Stakes Grade 1 – (race 8) . Equibase . August 9, 2009 . July 25, 2020.
  20. Web site: 2008 Clement L. Hirsch Handicap Grade 2 – (race 9) . Equibase . August 2, 2008 . July 25, 2020.
  21. Web site: 2007 Clement L. Hirsch Handicap Grade 2 – (race 8) . Equibase . August 5, 2007 . July 25, 2020.
  22. Web site: 2006 Clement L. Hirsch Handicap Grade 2 – (race 8) . Equibase . August 6, 2006 . July 25, 2020.
  23. Web site: 2005 Clement L. Hirsch Handicap Grade 2 – (race 8) . Equibase . August 7, 2005 . July 25, 2020.
  24. Web site: 2004 Clement L. Hirsch Handicap Grade 2 – (race 8) . Equibase . August 8, 2004 . July 25, 2020.
  25. Web site: 2003 Clement L. Hirsch Handicap Grade 2 – (race 8) . Equibase . August 10, 2003 . July 25, 2020.
  26. Web site: 2002 Clement L. Hirsch Handicap Grade 2 – (race 8) . Equibase . August 11, 2002 . July 25, 2020.
  27. Web site: 2001 Clement L. Hirsch Handicap Grade 2 – (race 6) . Equibase . August 5, 2001 . July 25, 2020.
  28. Web site: 2000 Clement L. Hirsch Handicap Grade 2 – (race 7) . Equibase . August 12, 2000 . July 25, 2020.
  29. Web site: 1999 Chula Vista Handicap Grade 2 – (race 8) . Equibase . August 8, 1999 . July 25, 2020.
  30. Web site: 1998 Chula Vista Handicap Grade 2 – (race 8) . Equibase . August 30, 1998 . July 25, 2020.
  31. Web site: 1997 Chula Vista Handicap Grade 2 – (race 8) . Equibase . August 31, 1997 . July 25, 2020.
  32. Web site: 1996 Chula Vista Handicap Grade 2 – (race 8) . Equibase . September 1, 1996 . July 25, 2020.
  33. Web site: 1995 Chula Vista Handicap Grade 2 – (race 8) . Equibase . September 3, 1995 . July 25, 2020.
  34. Web site: 1994 Chula Vista Handicap Grade 2 – (race 8) . Equibase . August 28, 1994 . July 25, 2020.
  35. Web site: 1993 Chula Vista Handicap Grade 2 – (race 8) . Equibase . August 29, 1993 . July 25, 2020.
  36. Web site: 1992 Chula Vista Handicap Grade 2 – (race 8) . Equibase . September 6, 1992 . July 25, 2020.
  37. Web site: 1991 Chula Vista Handicap Grade 2 – (race 8) . Equibase . September 1, 1991 . July 25, 2020.
  38. Web site: Bayakoa Scores Expected Victory, But It Takes Until Final Jump (1990 Chula Vista Handicap – race 8: held 1 September 1990) . . September 2, 1990 . July 26, 2020 . 113 . Bob . Mieszerski.
  39. Web site: Bayakoa Unable to Extend Streak in a Pinch; Goodbye Halo Wins (1989 Chula Vista Handicap – race 8: held 2 September 1989) . Los Angeles Times . September 3, 1989 . July 26, 2020 . 143 . Jay . Hovdey .
  40. Web site: Clabber Girl Gets 2nd Straight Stakes Win in Chula Vista 'Cap (1988 Chula Vista Handicap – race 8: held 13 August 1988) . Los Angeles Times . August 14, 1988 . July 26, 2020 . 56 . Bill . Christine.
  41. Web site: Favored Infinidad Two-Length Winner in Del Mar Feature (1987 Chula Vista Handicap – race 8: held 26 August 1987) . Associated Press . Los Angeles Times . August 27, 1987 . July 26, 2020 . 56 .
  42. Web site: Chula Vista Handicap at Del Mar  - Fran's Valentine Wins... (1986 Chula Vista Handicap – race 8: held 26 August 1986) . Los Angeles Times . August 24, 1986 . July 26, 2020 . 55 . Bill . Christine.
  43. Web site: Dontstop Themusic Won't Wind Down, So Much (1985 Chula Vista Handicap – race 8: held 25 August 1985) . Los Angeles Times . August 26, 1985 . July 26, 2020 . 38 . Chris . Ello.
  44. Web site: Princess Rooney Wins Chula Vista (1984 Chula Vista Handicap – race 8: held 26 August 1984) . Associated Press . . August 27, 1984 . July 26, 2020 . 19 .
  45. Web site: Del Mar Charts (1983 Chula Vista Handicap – race 8: held 27 August 1983) . Los Angeles Times . August 28, 1983 . July 26, 2020 . 60 .
  46. Web site: Nobody can match Matching (1982 Chula Vista Handicap – race 8: held 18 August 1982) . Associated Press . . August 19, 1982 . July 26, 2020 . 60 .
  47. Web site: Save Wild Life wins (1981 Chula Vista Handicap – race 8: held 19 August 1981) . Associated Press . The San Bernardino County Sun. August 20, 1981 . July 26, 2020 . 59 .
  48. Web site: Wayside Station, Galaxy Libra win at Del Mar (1980 Chula Vista Handicap Division 1 – race 8: held 30 August 1980) . Associated Press . The San Bernardino County Sun. August 31, 1980 . July 26, 2020 . 59 .
  49. Web site: Thoroughbred Racing (1980 Chula Vista Handicap Division 2 – race 9: held 30 August 1980) . Associated Press . Los Angeles Times . August 31, 1980 . July 26, 2020 . 65 .
  50. Web site: He's Dewan Wins Feature at Del Mar (1979 Chula Vista Handicap – race 8: held 1 September 1979) . Associated Press . Los Angeles Times . September 2, 1979 . July 26, 2020 . 47 .
  51. Web site: Nantequos Wins Feature by Three Lengths (1978 Chula Vista Handicap – race 8: held 2 September 1978) . Los Angeles Times . September 3, 1978 . July 26, 2020 . 62 .
  52. Web site: Notably Different Wins for Third Straight Time (1977 Chula Vista Handicap Division 1 – race 5: held 3 September 1977) . Los Angeles Times . September 4, 1977 . July 26, 2020 . 56 .
  53. Web site: Stretch runs win pay off (1977 Chula Vista Handicap Division 2 – race 8: held 3 September 1977) . Associated Press . . September 4, 1977 . July 26, 2020 . 49 .
  54. Web site: 13-1 Shot Scores Upset At Del Mar (1976 Chula Vista Handicap – race 8: held 4 September 1976) . Los Angeles Times . September 5, 1976 . July 26, 2020 . 48 .
  55. Web site: Bahia Key Takes Del Mar 'Cap (1975 Chula Vista Handicap – race 8: held 30 August 1975) . Associated Press . The Sacramento Bee. August 31, 1975 . July 26, 2020 . 7 .
  56. Web site: Del Mar Charts (1974 Chula Vista Handicap – race 7: held 31 August 1974) . Los Angeles Times . September 1, 1974 . July 26, 2020 . 54 .
  57. News: Obituary Marjorie Everett. Los Angeles Times. March 24, 2012 . July 26, 2020 .
  58. Web site: The Shoe has a grand goal at Del Mar (1973 Chula Vista Handicap – race 8: held 8 September 1973) . Associated Press . The San Bernardino County Sun. September 9, 1973 . July 26, 2020 . 54 .
  59. Web site: Daystar II Triumphs at Del Mar (1967 Chula Vista Handicap – race 8: held 18 October 1967) . Associated Press . . October 19, 1967 . July 26, 2020 . 39 .
  60. Web site: Grey Jack Upset Victor (1937 Chula Vista Handicap – race 2: held 17 July 1937) . Los Angeles Times . July 18, 1937 . July 26, 2020 . 24 .

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