Las Cienegas Stakes Explained

Class:Grade III
Horse Race:Las Cienegas Stakes
Location:Santa Anita Park
Arcadia, California, United States
Inaugurated:1974 (as Las Cienegas Handicap)
Race Type:Thoroughbred - Flat racing
Website:Santa Anita Park
Distance:about furlongs sprint
Surface:Turf
Track:left-handed
Qualification:Fillies and mares, four-years-old and older
Weight:124 lbs. with allowances
Purse:$100,000 (since 1998)

The Las Cienegas Stakes is a Grade III American thoroughbred horse race for fillies and mares age four and up over a distance of about six and one-half furlongs on the Hillside Turf Course held annually in January at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia, California, USA. The event currently offers a purse of US$100,000.

History

The inaugural running of the event was on 17 February 1974 as the Las Cienegas Handicap, a sprint over the Downhill turf course over a distance of about furlongs for horses that were four-years-old or older. The event was won by Woodland Pines who was ridden by US Hall of Fame jockey Donald R. Pierce in a time of 1:13 flat.

The following year the event was not held.[1]

In 1976 the event was run with conditions for three-year-olds only on the dirt track over a distance of six furlongs. The event was won by Life's Hope who later that year would win the Grade 1 Jersey Derby. In 1977 the event was scheduled in April as with handicap conditions for fillies and mares age four and up over a distance of six and one-half furlongs on the Downhill turf course. The event continued to be scheduled usually in April until 2017 when it was moved to January.

The event was upgraded in 1992 by the American Graded Stakes Committee to Grade III race. In 2013 the event's conditions were changes to a stakes allowance race and the name modified to Las Cienegas Stakes.[2]

The event has been moved to the dirt due to weather conditions in 1979, 1982, 1983, 1986, 2012, 2016, 2017 and 2019.[2]

In 2012 the event was moved to the dirt track and was won by Mizdirection. Mizdirection later that year would return to Santa Anita and win the Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint. Mizdirection would repeat the unique double in 2013 again winning both events. Mizdirection is the only dual winner of the event.[3] Due to poor state of the Downhill turf course in 2020 and 2021 the event was held on the proper turf course at a shorter distance.[1] On 11 January 2020, the Las Cienegas Stakes was run for the first time at a distance of furlongs on turf. Brazilian import Jolie Olimpica, making her first start in the United States, set a new Santa Anita Park course record of 1:01 flat for that distance.[4]

In the 2021 running of the event Charmaine's Mia set a new course record for the 6 furlong distance.

Records

Speed record:

Margins:

Most wins:

Most wins by a jockey:

Most wins by a trainer:

Most wins by an owner:

Winners

YearWinnerAgeJockeyTrainerOwnerDistanceTimePurseGradeRef
Las Cienegas Stakes
align=center 2024Honey Pants align=center 6Frankie DettoriPhilip D'AmatoBakster Farm & Gerald Isbister align=center abt. furlongsalign=center 1:12.40align=center $103,000align=center III[5]
align=center 2023Amy C (GB)align=center 5Umberto RispoliPhilip D'AmatoMadaket Stables, Michael Dubb & Robert V. LaPentaalign=center abt. furlongsalign=center 1:12.76align=center $101,500align=center III[6]
align=center 2022Zero Tolerancealign=center 4Flavien PratRuben AlvaradoCustom Truck Accessories, Jason Hall, Joe Kelly & Michael Riordanalign=center abt. furlongsalign=center 1:13.26align=center $101,000align=center III[7]
align=center 2021Charmaine's Miaalign=center 4Drayden Van DykePhilip D'AmatoAgave Racing Stablealign=center 6 furlongsalign=center 1:07.81align=center $99,000align=center III[8]
align=center 2020Jolie Olimpica (BRZ)align=center 4Mike E. SmithFox Hill Farms align=center furlongsalign=center 1:01.00align=center $100,000align=center III[9]
align=center 2019Belvoir Bay (GB)align=center 6Flavien PratPeter L. MillerGary Barberalign=center furlongsalign=center 1:15.06align=center $98,000align=center Listed [10]
align=center 2018Coniahalign=center 5Kent J. DesormeauxWilliam E. MoreyJames W. & Tammy M. McKenneyalign=center abt. furlongsalign=center 1:12.17align=center $100,690align=center III[11]
align=center 2017Watch This Catalign=center 5Corey NakataniRichard BaltasHarry Bederian, Harout Kamberian & Hagop Nakkashianalign=center furlongsalign=center 1:16.41align=center $98,000align=center Listed [12]
align=center 2016Dreamologistalign=center 4Flavien PratRichard E. MandellaLNJ Foxwoodsalign=center furlongsalign=center 1:15.56align=center $100,690align=center III[13]
align=center 2015Home Journeyalign=center 5Rafael BejaranoMike PuypeGGG Stables & Russell J. Sarnoalign=center abt. furlongsalign=center 1:13.09align=center $100,750align=center III[14]
align=center 2014Tribal Spyalign=center 4Joseph TalamoAdam KitchingmanTriple B Farmsalign=center abt. furlongsalign=center 1:12.12align=center $100,500align=center III[15]
align=center 2013Mizdirectionalign=center 5David R. FloresMike PuypeJungle Racing, Danny Grohs, William Strauss, Borris Beljak, KMN Racing et al.align=center align=center 1:12.61align=center $100,000align=center III[16]
Las Cienegas Handicap
align=center 2012Mizdirectionalign=center 4David R. FloresMike PuypeJungle Racing, William Strauss, Danny Gohs, Borris Beljak, & Kevin Nish align=center furlongsalign=center 1:16.50align=center $98,000align=center Listed [17]
align=center 2011Separate Forestalign=center 4Pat ValenzuelaDoug F. O'NeillSuarez Racing, Westside Rentals.com & Darin Tsukashima align=center abt. furlongsalign=center 1:12.64align=center $100,000align=center III[18]
align=center 2010Unzip Mealign=center 4Joseph TalamoMartin F. JonesHarris Farms, Per Antonsen, Marin Jones & Donald Valpredoalign=center abt. furlongsalign=center 1:12.80align=center $100,000align=center III[19]
align=center 2009Gotta Have Heralign=center 5Tyler BazeJenine SahadiGreen Lantern Stables align=center abt. furlongsalign=center 1:11.92align=center $100,000align=center III[20]
align=center 2008† Lightmyfirebabyalign=center 5Alex O. SolisBarry AbramsRichard O'Neill Trustalign=center abt. furlongsalign=center 1:13.25align=center $112,700align=center III[21]
align=center 2007River's Prayeralign=center 4Clinton L. PottsPaula S. CapestroBantry Farms, Paula Capestro & Martin Racing Stablealign=center abt. furlongsalign=center 1:12.99align=center $108,700align=center III[22]
align=center 2006Cambiocorsaalign=center 4Jon CourtDoug F. O'NeillLeatherman Racing & Ran Jan Racingalign=center abt. furlongsalign=center 1:12.60align=center $112,900align=center III[23]
align=center 2005Elusive Divaalign=center 4Pat ValenzuelaMark GlattAllen & Susan Branch, John Konecny et al.align=center abt. furlongsalign=center 1:11.66align=center $111,100align=center III[24]
align=center 2004Etoile Montantealign=center 4Javier SantiagoRobert J. FrankelJuddmonte Farmsalign=center abt. furlongsalign=center 1:13.32align=center $112,800align=center III[25]
align=center 2003Heat Haze (GB)align=center 4Jose Valdivia Jr.Robert J. FrankelJuddmonte Farmsalign=center abt. furlongsalign=center 1:13.11align=center $110,000align=center III[26]
align=center 2002Rolly Polly (IRE)align=center 4Kent J. DesormeauxRobert J. FrankelWildenstein Stablealign=center abt. furlongsalign=center 1:12.55align=center $108,500align=center III[27]
align=center 2001Go Goalign=center 4Eddie DelahoussayeWarren StuteAlan B. & Paula Thomas align=center abt. furlongsalign=center 1:13.54align=center $109,500align=center III[28]
align=center 2000align=center 4Danny SorensonKathy WalshRichard Duggan & James R. Vreelandalign=center abt. furlongsalign=center 1:13.66align=center $106,400align=center III[29]
align=center 1999§ Desert Lady (IRE)align=center 4Corey NakataniRichard E. MandellaThe Thoroughbred Corporationalign=center abt. furlongsalign=center 1:13.65align=center $109,400align=center III[30]
align=center 1998Dance Paradealign=center 4Kent J. DesormeauxNeil D. DrysdaleH.R.H. Prince Fahd bin Salmanalign=center abt. furlongsalign=center 1:13.60align=center $108,000align=center III[31]
align=center 1997Advancing Staralign=center 4Gary L. StevensRichard E. MandellaGolden Eagle Farmalign=center abt. furlongsalign=center 1:12.50align=center $156,550align=center III[32]
align=center 1996Ski Danceralign=center 4Gary L. StevensGary F. JonesKallenberg Thoroughbredsalign=center abt. furlongsalign=center 1:14.59align=center $104,300align=center III[33]
align=center 1995Marina Park (GB)align=center 5Alex O. SolisIan P. D. JoryGreenland Park align=center abt. furlongsalign=center 1:13.77align=center $103,175align=center III[34]
align=center 1994Mamselle Bebettealign=center 4Chris McCarronJack Van BergBig Train Farmalign=center abt. furlongsalign=center 1:13.05align=center $87,225align=center III[35]
align=center 1993Glen Kate (IRE)align=center 6Corey BlackBill ShoemakerWayne Gretzky & Bruce McNallalign=center abt. furlongsalign=center 1:12.71align=center $104,350align=center III[36]
align=center 1992Heart of Joyalign=center 5Chris McCarronGary F. JonesGolden Eagle Farmalign=center abt. furlongsalign=center 1:12.72align=center $103,475align=center III[37]
align=center 1991Flower Girl (GB)align=center 4Hector O. PalmaWilliam J. Gredleyalign=center abt. furlongsalign=center 1:13.20align=center $83,400align=center Listed [38]
align=center 1990Stylish Staralign=center 4Chris McCarronDan L. HendricksMr. & Mrs. Thomas Cavanaghalign=center abt. furlongsalign=center 1:13.00align=center $80,850align=center [39]
align=center 1989Imperial Star (GB)align=center 5Robbie DavisRobert J. FrankelRobert B. Trussel Jr.align=center furlongsalign=center 1:15.60align=center $84,200align=center [40]
align=center 1988Hairless Heiressalign=center 5Gary L. StevensNoble ThreewittJawl Brothersalign=center furlongsalign=center 1:15.00align=center $85,500align=center [41]
align=center 1987Lichi (CHI)align=center 7Gary BazeGary F. JonesPreston Farmalign=center furlongsalign=center 1:14.40align=center $65,150align=center [42]
align=center 1986 Shywingalign=center 4Laffit Pincay Jr.Jerry M. FanningCardiff Stud Farmalign=center furlongsalign=center 1:18.00align=center $64,550align=center [43]
align=center 1985Danzadaralign=center 4Dario A. LozoyaHector O. PalmaGranja Vista Del Rio Stablealign=center furlongsalign=center 1:14.00align=center $64,250align=center [44]
align=center 1984Tangent (NZ)align=center 4Gustavo BarreraWayne MurtyBacchus, Harrison, McGee, Murty Farm & Stewartalign=center furlongsalign=center 1:15.00align=center $66,600align=center [45]
align=center 1983Faneuil Lassalign=center 4Laffit Pincay Jr.D. Wayne LukasSam E. Stevensalign=center furlongsalign=center 1:17.40align=center $68,200align=center [46]
align=center 1982Excitable Ladyalign=center 4Eddie DelahoussayeRon McAnallyThomas E. Gentryalign=center furlongsalign=center 1:14.40align=center $67,650align=center [47]
align=center 1981Wishing Wellalign=center 6Fernando ToroGary F. JonesMr. & Mrs. Michael Limaalign=center furlongsalign=center 1:13.40align=center $56,750align=center [48]
align=center 1980Great Lady M.align=center 5Pat ValenzuelaD. Wayne LukasRobert H. Spreenalign=center furlongsalign=center 1:14.80align=center $46,100align=center [49]
align=center 1979Pressing Datealign=center 5Angel Cordero Jr.William J. Hirsch Jr.King Ranchalign=center furlongsalign=center 1:16.40align=center $45,500align=center [50]
align=center 1978Drama Criticalign=center 4Darrel G. McHargueRon McAnallyElmendorfalign=center furlongsalign=center 1:14.00align=center $45,800align=center [51]
align=center 1977Dancing Femmealign=center 4Bill ShoemakerA. Thomas DoyleJack L. Finleyalign=center furlongsalign=center 1:13.60align=center $42,600align=center [52]
align=center 1976Life's Hopealign=center 3Laffit Pincay Jr.Laz BarreraHarbor View Farmalign=center 6 furlongsalign=center 1:09.40align=center $34,500align=center 3YOs[53]
1975Race not held
align=center 1974Woodland Pinesalign=center 5Donald R. PierceCecil Jolly Linda Briggs Smithalign=center furlongsalign=center 1:13.00align=center $29,900align=center [54]
Legend:

Notes:
§ Ran as an entry
† In 2002, Bahama Mama (IRE) won the race but was disqualified and place fourth after stewards ruled she had drifted in the straight. Lightmyfirebaby was declared the winner, Wake Up Maggie (IRE) moved to second and Super Freaky to third.

See also

List of American and Canadian Graded races

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: LAS CIENEGAS STAKES - MULTIPLE TRACKS . Thoroughbred Pedigree Online . 2021 . 28 December 2021.
  2. Web site: Stakes profile . www.equibase.com . 17 May 2020 . en.
  3. Web site: Shinar . Jack . Hillside Ace Mizdirection Wins Monrovia Again; Jungle Racing's Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint champ still perfect on Santa Anita course. . BloodHorse.com . 28 December 2021 . 6 January 2013.
  4. Web site: Jolie Olimpica Sets Course Record in U.S. debut. Thoroughbred Daily News, page 8. 2020-01-12. 2020-07-01.
  5. Web site: 2024 Las Cienegas Stakes Grade 3 - (race 7) . Equibase . 13 January 2024 . 15 January 2024.
  6. Web site: 2023 Las Cienegas Stakes Grade 3 - (race 1) . Equibase . 2 January 2023 . 3 January 2023.
  7. Web site: 2022 Las Cienegas Stakes Grade 3 - (race 7) . Equibase . 9 January 2022 . 10 January 2022.
  8. Web site: 2021 Las Cienegas Stakes Grade 3 - (race 9) . Equibase . 9 January 2021 . 24 December 2021.
  9. Web site: 2020 Las Cienegas Stakes Grade 3 - (race 3) . Equibase . 11 January 2020 . 24 December 2021.
  10. Web site: 2019 Las Cienegas Stakes Listed - (race 6) . Equibase . 12 January 2019 . 24 December 2021.
  11. Web site: 2018 Las Cienegas Stakes Grade 3 - (race 7) . Equibase . 20 January 2018 . 24 December 2021.
  12. Web site: 2017 Las Cienegas Stakes Listed - (race 3) . Equibase . 7 January 2017 . 24 December 2021.
  13. Web site: 2016 Las Cienegas Stakes Grade 3 - (race 4) . Equibase . 10 April 2016 . 24 December 2021.
  14. Web site: 2015 Las Cienegas Stakes Grade 3 - (race 8) . Equibase . 11 April 2015 . 24 December 2021.
  15. Web site: 2014 Las Cienegas Stakes Grade 3 - (race 5) . Equibase . 12 April 2014 . 24 December 2021.
  16. Web site: 2013 Las Cienegas Stakes Grade 3 - (race 8) . Equibase . 13 April 2013 . 24 December 2021.
  17. Web site: 2012 Las Cienegas Handicap Listed - (race 8) . Equibase . 14 April 2012 . 24 December 2021.
  18. Web site: 2011 Las Cienegas Handicap Grade 3 - (race 3) . Equibase . 9 April 2011 . 24 December 2021.
  19. Web site: 2010 Las Cienegas Handicap Grade 3 - (race 4) . Equibase . 11 April 2010 . 24 December 2021.
  20. Web site: 2009 Las Cienegas Handicap Grade 3 - (race 7) . Equibase . 12 April 2009 . 24 December 2021.
  21. Web site: 2008 Las Cienegas Handicap Grade 3 - (race 9) . Equibase . 13 April 2008 . 24 December 2021.
  22. Web site: 2007 Las Cienegas Handicap Grade 3 - (race 7) . Equibase . 15 April 2007 . 24 December 2021.
  23. Web site: 2006 Las Cienegas Handicap Grade 3 - (race 7) . Equibase . 16 April 2006 . 24 December 2021.
  24. Web site: 2005 Las Cienegas Handicap Grade 3 - (race 8) . Equibase . 10 April 2005 . 24 December 2021.
  25. Web site: 2004 Las Cienegas Handicap Grade 3 - (race 8) . Equibase . 4 April 2004 . 24 December 2021.
  26. Web site: 2003 Las Cienegas Handicap Grade 3 - (race 4) . Equibase . 5 April 2003 . 24 December 2021.
  27. Web site: 2002 Las Cienegas Handicap Grade 3 - (race 7) . Equibase . 7 April 2002 . 24 December 2021.
  28. Web site: 2001 Las Cienegas Handicap Grade 3 - (race 7) . Equibase . 8 April 2001 . 24 December 2021.
  29. Web site: 2000 Las Cienegas Handicap Grade 3 - (race 4) . Equibase . 15 April 2000 . 24 December 2021.
  30. Web site: 1999 Las Cienegas Handicap Grade 3 - (race 4) . Equibase . 18 April 1999 . 24 December 2021.
  31. Web site: 1998 Las Cienegas Handicap Grade 3 - (race 3) . Equibase . 19 April 1998 . 24 December 2021.
  32. Web site: 1997 Las Cienegas Handicap Grade 3 - (race 5) . Equibase . 19 April 1997 . 24 December 2021.
  33. Web site: 1996 Las Cienegas Handicap Grade 3 - (race 9) . Equibase . 24 March 1996 . 24 December 2021.
  34. Web site: 1995 Las Cienegas Breeders' Cup Handicap Grade 3 - (race 8) . Equibase . 8 April 1995 . 24 December 2021.
  35. Web site: 1994 Las Cienegas Breeders' Cup Handicap Grade 3 - (race 3) . Equibase . 9 April 1994 . 24 December 2021.
  36. Web site: 1993 Las Cienegas Breeders' Cup Handicap Grade 3 - (race 7) . Equibase . 3 April 1993 . 24 December 2021.
  37. Web site: 1992 Las Cienegas Breeders' Cup Handicap Grade 3 - (race 3) . Equibase . 4 April 1992 . 24 December 2021.
  38. Web site: 1991 Las Cienegas Handicap Listed - (race 8) . Equibase . 23 March 1991 . 24 December 2021.
  39. News: Santa Anita Charts (1990 Las Cienegas Handicap – race 8: held 24 March 1990) . . 25 March 1990 . 25 December 2021 . 97 .
  40. News: Imperial Star, Davis Win Las Cienegas Handicap (1989 Las Cienegas Handicap – race 8: held 26 March 1989) . . 27 March 1989 . 25 December 2021 . 46 .
  41. News: Hairless Heiress Wins (1988 Las Cienegas Handicap – race 9: held 26 March 1988) . . . 27 March 1988 . 25 December 2021 . 47 .
  42. News: Lichi, a 10-1 Shot Wins Santa Anita Feature by Head (1987 Las Cienegas Handicap – race 8: held 26 March 1987) . Times Wire Services . . 27 March 1987 . 25 December 2021 . 73 .
  43. News: Shywing Wins Las Cienegas Handicap (1986 Las Cienegas Handicap – race 8: held 17 March 1986) . . 18 March 1986 . 25 December 2021 . 36 .
  44. News: Danzadar, Apprentice Lozoya Win (1985 Las Cienegas Handicap – race 8: held 19 April 1985) . . 20 April 1985 . 25 December 2021 . 57 .
  45. News: Tangent Finishes Fast to Win Feature (1984 Las Cienegas Handicap – race 8: held 20 April 1984) . . 21 April 1984 . 25 December 2021 . 56 .
  46. News: Faneuil Lass scores victory in the Las Cienegas Handicap (1983 Las Cienegas Handicap – race 8: held 19 March 1983) . . . 20 March 1983 . 25 December 2021 . 40 .
  47. News: Excitable Lady wins 'Anita feature (1982 Las Cienegas Handicap – race 8: held 3 March 1982) . . . 4 March 1982 . 25 December 2021 . 74 .
  48. News: Toro Gets a Charge Out of Wishing Well (1981 Las Cienegas Handicap – race 8: held 18 February 1981) . Bion . Abbott . . 19 February 1981 . 25 December 2021 . 44 .
  49. News: Juicy Stakes Win for Valenzuela; 17-Year-Old Jockey Brings Home Great Lady M. at $20 (1980 Las Cienegas Handicap – race 8: held 26 March 1980) . Bion . Abbott . . 27 March 1980 . 25 December 2021 . 57 .
  50. News: Pressing Date Snaps Out of It (1979 Las Cienegas Handicap – race 8: held 28 March 1979) . Bion . Abbott . . 29 March 1979 . 25 December 2021 . 62 .
  51. News: M'Hargue Sets Stakes Record With 14th Win (1978 Las Cienegas Handicap – race 8: held 29 March 1978) . Bion . Abbott . . 30 March 1978 . 25 December 2021 . 46 .
  52. News: Dancing Femme Wins for Shoe (1977 Las Cienegas Handicap – race 8: held 5 April 1977) . Bion . Abbott . . 6 April 1977 . 25 December 2021 . 55 .
  53. News: Life's Hope Does Best to Get Win (1976 Las Cienegas Handicap – race 8: held 25 February 1976) . Bion . Abbott . . 26 February 1976 . 25 December 2021 . 44 .
  54. News: Stewards Revers 5-Day Suspension of Don Pierce; Riders Assist Officials in Dropping Ban (1974 Las Cienegas Handicap – race 8: held 17 February 1974) . Bion . Abbott . . 18 February 1974 . 25 December 2021 . 36 .

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