Hollywood Turf Cup Stakes Explained

Surface:Turf
Class:Grade 2
Horse Race:Hollywood Turf Cup Stakes
Location:Del Mar Racetrack
Del Mar, California, United States
Inaugurated:1981 (as Hollywood Park Racetrack)
Race Type:Thoroughbred – Flat racingDel Mar
Distance: miles (12 furlongs)
Track:Left-handed
Qualification:Three-year-olds and older
Weight:Base weights with allowances
Three-year-olds  - 122 lbs.
Older  - 126 lbs.
Purse:$200,000 (2023)

The Hollywood Turf Cup is a Grade II American Thoroughbred horse race for three-years-old or older over a distance of one and one-half miles (12 furlongs) on the turf track scheduled annually in late November at Del Mar Racetrack in Del Mar, California. The event currently carries a purse of $200,000.

History

The inaugural running of the event was on 6 December 1981 under Weight-for-Age conditions with an impressive purse of US500,000 added. The event as planned by West Coast racing administration attracted some fine horses including Europeans who had come to the US to run in the Washington, D.C. International. The event was won by the Irish-bred Providential who raced in the US as Providential II and had previously won the Washington, D.C. International in a star studded field which included John Henry who was the leading stakes winner in the US at the time and started as the 2/5 odds-on favorite.

The race was run in two divisions in 1982 at a shorter distance of miles.

In 1983 the American Graded Stakes Committee classified the event with the highest status of Grade I. John Henry returned to make amends in 1983 to win and become the first racehorse to surpass $4 million in career earnings. In 1985 the distance of the event was returned to its initial distance of miles.[1] In 1991 the winner Miss Alleged was the only filly to ever win this race.[1]

Horses who previously ran in the Breeders' Cup Turf would sometimes run in the Turf Cup since it is the last major turf race of the year.

The race was not run in 2005 due to problems with Hollywood Park's grass course not being ready after the turf course was reseeded.[2] The event was not held in 2009 as several high profile events were cancelled in an effort to sustain overnight purses with a shortened meeting of only 27 days.[3]

The event was downgraded in 2012 to Grade II.[4] With the closure of Hollywood Park Racetrack in 2013 the event was moved to Del Mar Racetrack.

Records

Speed record:

Margins:

Most wins:

Most wins by an owner:

Most wins by a jockey:

Most wins by a trainer:

Winners

YearWinnerAgeJockeyTrainerOwnerDistanceTimePurseGradeRef
At Del Mar
align=center 2023align=center 5Hector BerriosRichard E. MandellaRed Rafa Studalign=center milesalign=center 2:28.02align=center $201,000align=center II[5]
align=center 2022align=center 4Flavien PratPhilip D'AmatoMichael Housealign=center milesalign=center 2:29.42align=center $251,000align=center II[6]
align=center 2021Say the Wordalign=center 6Kent DesormeauxPhilip D'AmatoAgave Racing Stable and Sam-Son Farmalign=center milesalign=center 2:27.62align=center $251,000align=center II[7]
align=center 2020Arklowalign=center 6Joel RosarioBrad H. CoxDonegal Racing, Joseph Bulger & Estate of Peter Conewayalign=center milesalign=center 2:26.31align=center $203,500align=center II[8]
align=center 2019align=center 6John R. VelazquezRichard BaltasNancy Messineo & Bruce Sandsalign=center milesalign=center 2:28.17align=center $201,755align=center II[9]
align=center 2018Chicago Stylealign=center 5Drayden Van DykeThomas F. ProctorGlen Hill Farmalign=center milesalign=center 2:28.53align=center $200,690align=center II[10]
align=center 2017Manitoulinalign=center 4Mike E. SmithJames J. TonerDarby Dan Farm Racingalign=center milesalign=center 2:30.16align=center $200,690align=center II[11]
align=center 2016Texas Ryanoalign=center 5Joseph TalamoCarla GainesWarren B. Williamsonalign=center milesalign=center 2:27.92align=center $200,345align=center II[12]
align=center 2015The Pizza Manalign=center 6Mike E. SmithRoger A. BrueggemannMidwest Thoroughbreds align=center milesalign=center 2:31.75align=center $252,250align=center II[13]
align=center 2014Finnegans Wakealign=center 5Victor EspinozaPeter L. MillerDonegal Racing & Rockingham Ranchalign=center milesalign=center 2:27.35align=center $251,250align=center II[14]
At Hollywood Park
align=center 2013Lucayan (FR)align=center 4Joel RosarioNeil D. DrysdalePandora Studalign=center milesalign=center 2:26.14align=center $250,250align=center II[15]
align=center 2012Grandeur (IRE)align=center 3Garrett K. GomezPatrick GallagherYvonne Jacquesalign=center milesalign=center 2:27.95align=center $250,000align=center II[16]
align=center 2011Sanagas (GER)align=center 5Rajiv MaraghH. Graham MotionAndreas Jacobsalign=center milesalign=center 2:27.53align=center $250,000align=center I[17]
align=center 2010Unusual Suspectalign=center 6Corey NakataniBarry AbramsBarry, David, & Dyan Abramsalign=center milesalign=center 2:25.83align=center $250,000align=center I[18]
2009 Race not held
align=center 2008Champs Elysees (GB)align=center 5Jose Valdivia Jr.Robert J. FrankelJuddmonte Farmsalign=center milesalign=center 2:27.71align=center $250,000align=center I[19]
align=center 2007Sunriveralign=center 4Garrett K. GomezTodd A. PletcherAaron & Marie Jones align=center milesalign=center 2:27.07align=center $250,000align=center I[20]
align=center 2006Bobomanalign=center 5Garrett K. GomezRichard E. MandellaWertheimer et Frèrealign=center milesalign=center 2:24.61align=center $250,000align=center I[21]
2005 Race not held
align=center 2004Pellegrino (BRZ)align=center 5Gary L. StevensDonald J. Burke IIGary A. Tanakaalign=center milesalign=center 2:29.73align=center $250,000align=center I[22]
align=center 2003‡ Continuouslyalign=center 4Alex O. SolisRobert J. FrankelSaud bin Khaledalign=center milesalign=center 2:29.01align=center $250,000align=center I[23]
align=center 2002Sligo Bay (IRE)align=center 4Laffit Pincay Jr.C. Beau GreelyColumbine Stablealign=center milesalign=center 2:27.22align=center $250,000align=center I[24]
align=center 2001§ Super Quercus (FR)align=center 5Alex O. SolisRobert J. Frankel3 Plus U Stablealign=center milesalign=center 2:29.86align=center $250,000align=center I[25]
align=center 2000Bienamadoalign=center 4Chris McCarronJ. Paco GonzalezTrudy McCaffery & John Toffan, Robert Sangsteralign=center milesalign=center 2:25.98align=center $400,000align=center I[26]
align=center 1999Lazy Lode (ARG)align=center 5Laffit Pincay Jr.Richard E. MandellaThe Thoroughbred Corporationalign=center milesalign=center 2:25.85align=center $400,000align=center I[27]
align=center 1998Lazy Lode (ARG)align=center 4Corey NakataniWallace DollaseThe Thoroughbred Corporationalign=center milesalign=center 2:28.36align=center $500,000align=center I[28]
align=center 1997River Bayalign=center 4Alex O. SolisRobert J. FrankelEcurie Chalhoubalign=center milesalign=center 2:26.47align=center $500,000align=center I[29]
align=center 1996Running Flame (FR)align=center 4Chris McCarronMike PuypeGary E. Biszantzalign=center milesalign=center 2:28.53align=center $500,000align=center I[30]
align=center 1995Royal Chariotalign=center 5Alex O. SolisEdwin J. GregsonD & V Enterprisesalign=center milesalign=center 2:25.18align=center $500,000align=center I[31]
align=center 1994Frenchpark (GB)align=center 4Corey BlackTerry KnightHubert Guyalign=center milesalign=center 2:25.66align=center $500,000align=center I[32]
align=center 1993Fraisealign=center 5Chris McCarronWilliam I. MottMrs. Madeleine Paulsonalign=center milesalign=center 2:32.34align=center $500,000align=center I[33]
align=center 1992† Bien Bienalign=center 3Chris McCarronJ. Paco GonzalezTrudy McCaffery & John Toffanalign=center milesalign=center 2:31.28align=center $500,000align=center I[34]
align=center 1991Miss Allegedalign=center 4Chris McCarronFares Farmsalign=center milesalign=center 2:30.00align=center $500,000align=center I[35]
align=center 1990Itsallgreektomealign=center 3Corey NakataniWallace DollaseJhayare Stablesalign=center milesalign=center 2:24.80align=center $500,000align=center I[36]
align=center 1989Frankly Perfectalign=center 4Chris McCarronCharles E. WhittinghamBruce McNall & Wayne Gretzkyalign=center milesalign=center 2:26.60align=center $500,000align=center I[37]
align=center 1988Great Communicatoralign=center 5Ray SibilleThad D. AckelClass Act Farm align=center milesalign=center 2:34.40align=center $500,000align=center I[38]
align=center 1987Vilzakalign=center 4Pat DayJack Van BergHarry T. Rosenblumalign=center milesalign=center 2:27.00align=center $500,000align=center I[39]
align=center 1986Alphabatimalign=center 5Bill ShoemakerJohn GosdenPrince Khalid Abdullahalign=center milesalign=center 2:25.80align=center $500,000align=center I[40]
align=center 1985Zoffanyalign=center 5John GosdenAnthony & John Bodie, Anthony Speelmanalign=center milesalign=center 2:28.40align=center $500,000align=center I[41]
align=center 1984Alphabatimalign=center 3Chris McCarronJohn GosdenPrince Khalid Abdullahalign=center milesalign=center 2:15.80align=center $500,000align=center I[42]
align=center 1983John Henryalign=center 8Chris McCarronRon McAnallyDotsam Stablealign=center milesalign=center 2:16.60align=center $500,000align=center I[43]
align=center rowspan=21982Prince Spellboundalign=center 3Marco CastanedaLester HoltWilliam L. Pease align=center rowspan=2 milesalign=center 2:14.00align=center $400,000align=center rowspan=2[44]
The Haguealign=center 3Fernando ToroRichard E. MandellaElmendorf Farmalign=center 2:13.40align=center $400,000[45]
align=center 1981Providential II (IRE)align=center 4Alain LequeuxCharles E. WhittinghamSerge Fradkoff align=center milesalign=center 2:26.80align=center $553,000align=center [46]
Legend:

Notes:
§ Ran as an entry
† In 1992, Fraise finished first but officials disqualified him and he was set back to second place for bumping Bien Bien in the stretch.
‡ In 2003, Epicentre won the race but was disqualied for interference in the stretch and set back to third.

See also

List of American and Canadian Graded races

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: HOLLYWOOD TURF CUP STAKES - MULTIPLE TRACKS . Thoroughbred Pedigree Online . 2021 . 21 November 2021.
  2. Web site: Hollywood Opens With Turf . . 26 April 2006 . 19 November 2021 . Bob . Mieszerski.
  3. Web site: Hollywood Park Suspends, Reduces Some Stakes . Bloodhorse.com . 21 November 2021 . 21 August 2009 . Among the most significant changes is the suspension of five stakes — Hollywood Turf Cup (gr. IT), Dahlia Handicap (gr. IIT), Hollywood Turf Express (gr. IIIT), Real Quiet Stakes, and Sharp Cat Stakes — and reductions in purses for other stakes, including three grade I races that are part of the track’s Turf Festival..
  4. Web site: Hollywood Turf Cup Profile. Equibase. 29 November 2016.
  5. Web site: 2023 Hollywood Turf Cup Stakes Grade 2 - (race 7) . Equibase . 24 November 2023 . 25 November 2023.
  6. Web site: 2022 Hollywood Turf Cup Stakes Grade 2 - (race 7) . Equibase . 25 November 2022 . 25 November 2023.
  7. Web site: 2021 Hollywood Turf Cup Stakes Grade 2 - (race 7) . Equibase . 27 November 2021.
  8. Web site: 2020 Hollywood Turf Cup Stakes Grade 2 - (race 7) . Equibase . 27 November 2020 . 20 November 2021.
  9. Web site: 2019 Hollywood Turf Cup Stakes Grade 2 - (race 5) . Equibase . 1 December 2019 . 20 November 2021.
  10. Web site: 2018 Hollywood Turf Cup Stakes Grade 2 - (race 6) . Equibase . 23 November 2018 . 20 November 2021.
  11. Web site: 2017 Hollywood Turf Cup Stakes Grade 2 - (race 7) . Equibase . 24 November 2017 . 20 November 2021.
  12. Web site: 2016 Hollywood Turf Cup Stakes Grade 2 - (race 6) . Equibase . 25 November 2016 . 20 November 2021.
  13. Web site: 2015 Hollywood Turf Cup Stakes Grade 2 - (race 7) . Equibase . 26 November 2015 . 20 November 2021.
  14. Web site: 2014 Hollywood Turf Cup Stakes Grade 2 - (race 7) . Equibase . 27 November 2014 . 20 November 2021.
  15. Web site: 2013 Hollywood Turf Cup Stakes Grade 2 - (race 3) . Equibase . 14 December 2013 . 20 November 2021.
  16. Web site: 2012 Hollywood Turf Cup Stakes Grade 2 - (race 7) . Equibase . 15 December 2012 . 20 November 2021.
  17. Web site: 2011 Hollywood Turf Cup Stakes Grade 1 - (race 8) . Equibase . 19 November 2011 . 20 November 2021.
  18. Web site: 2010 Hollywood Turf Cup Stakes Grade 1 - (race 8) . Equibase . 13 November 2010 . 20 November 2021.
  19. Web site: 2008 Hollywood Turf Cup Stakes Grade 1 - (race 8) . Equibase . 6 December 2008 . 20 November 2021.
  20. Web site: 2007 Hollywood Turf Cup Stakes Grade 1 - (race 5) . Equibase . 8 December 2007 . 20 November 2021.
  21. Web site: 2006 Hollywood Turf Cup Stakes Grade 1 - (race 9) . Equibase . 9 December 2006 . 20 November 2021.
  22. Web site: 2004 Hollywood Turf Cup Stakes Grade 1 - (race 7) . Equibase . 4 December 2004 . 20 November 2021.
  23. Web site: 2003 Hollywood Turf Cup Stakes Grade 1 - (race 8) . Equibase . 22 November 2003 . 20 November 2021.
  24. Web site: 2002 Hollywood Turf Cup Stakes Grade 1 - (race 8) . Equibase . 23 November 2002 . 20 November 2021.
  25. Web site: 2001 Hollywood Turf Cup Stakes Grade 1 - (race 6) . Equibase . 1 December 2001 . 20 November 2021.
  26. Web site: 2000 Hollywood Turf Cup Stakes Grade 1 - (race 8) . Equibase . 2 December 2000 . 20 November 2021.
  27. Web site: 1999 Hollywood Turf Cup Stakes Grade 1 - (race 7) . Equibase . 4 December 1999 . 20 November 2021.
  28. Web site: 1998 Hollywood Turf Cup Stakes Grade 1 - (race 5) . Equibase . 12 December 1998 . 20 November 2021.
  29. Web site: 1997 Hollywood Turf Cup Stakes Grade 1 - (race 8) . Equibase . 14 December 1997 . 20 November 2021.
  30. Web site: 1996 Hollywood Turf Cup Stakes Grade 1 - (race 5) . Equibase . 15 December 1996 . 20 November 2021.
  31. Web site: 1995 Hollywood Turf Cup Stakes Grade 1 - (race 7) . Equibase . 10 December 1995 . 20 November 2021.
  32. Web site: 1994 Hollywood Turf Cup Stakes Grade 1 - (race 8) . Equibase . 11 December 1994 . 20 November 2021.
  33. Web site: 1993 Hollywood Turf Cup Stakes Grade 1 - (race 8) . Equibase . 12 December 1993 . 20 November 2021.
  34. Web site: 1992 Hollywood Turf Cup Stakes Grade 1 - (race 8) . Equibase . 13 December 1992 . 20 November 2021.
  35. Web site: 1991 Hollywood Turf Cup Stakes Grade 1 - (race 8) . Equibase . 15 December 1991 . 20 November 2021.
  36. News: Itsallgreektome Eclipses Field in the Turf Cup (1990 Hollywood Turf Cup – race 8: held 16 December 1990) . . 17 December 1990 . 20 November 2021 . 64 . Bob . Mieszerski.
  37. News: Frankly Perfect Wins $500,000 Turf Cup (1989 Hollywood Turf Cup – race 8: held 10 December 1989) . . 11 December 1989 . 20 November 2021 . 60 . Bill . Christine.
  38. News: Great Communicator Wins by Much More Than a Blink of an Eye (1988 Hollywood Turf Cup – race 8: held 24 December 1988) . . 25 December 1988 . 20 November 2021 . 68 . Bill . Christine.
  39. News: It's 'V' for Victory for Vilzak and Van Berg (1987 Hollywood Turf Cup – race 8: held 13 December 1987) . . 14 December 1987 . 20 November 2021 . 68 . Bill . Christine.
  40. News: Shoemaker Is Sunday's Hero on Alphabatim (1986 Hollywood Turf Cup – race 8: held 7 December 1986) . . 8 December 1986 . 20 November 2021 . 41 . Bill . Christine.
  41. News: Zoffany Makes Room for Himself in the Horse-of-the-Year Balloting (1985 Hollywood Turf Cup – race 8: held 8 December 1985) . . 9 December 1985 . 20 November 2021 . 55 . Bill . Christine.
  42. News: Alphabatim takes Hollywood Turf Cup (1984 Hollywood Turf Cup – race 8: held 9 December 1984) . . 10 December 1984 . 20 November 2021 . 55 .
  43. News: John Henry Rakes In Another Big Bundle ; He Wins Hollywood Turf Cup to Go Over $4 Million in Earnings (1983 Hollywood Turf Cup – race 8: held 11 December 1983) . . 12 December 1983 . 20 November 2021 . 33 . Bill . Christine.
  44. News: Prince Spellbound, The Hague Capture Hollywood Turf Cup (1982 Hollywood Turf Cup Division 1 – race 6: held 21 November 1982) . . . 22 November 1982 . 20 November 2021 . 15 .
  45. News: Turf Cup; Hollywood Park Charts (1982 Hollywood Turf Cup Division 2 – race 8: held 21 November 1982) . . . 22 November 1982 . 20 November 2021 . 52 .
  46. News: He's Been in Winner's Circles Around World; - Alain Lequeux Europes's Greatest Jockey — Just Ask the Providential II Interests (1981 Hollywood Turf Cup – race 8: held 6 December 1981) . . 7 December 1981 . 20 November 2021 . 53 . Joanne . Curran.

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