Monrovia Stakes Explained

Class:Grade III
Horse Race:Monrovia Stakes
Location:Santa Anita Park
Arcadia, California,
United States
Inaugurated:1968
Race Type:Thoroughbred - Flat racing
Distance:about furlongs
Surface:Turf
Track:left-handed
Qualification:Fillies and mares four years old and older
Weight:124lbs with allowances
Purse:$100,000 (2024)

The Monrovia Stakes is a Grade III American Thoroughbred horse race for fillies and mares, four years old and older over a distance of about furlongs on the downhill turf course scheduled annually in April at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia, California.

History

The event was inaugurated in 1968 as the Monrovia Handicap.[1]

When conditions are too wet the Los Angeles Turf Club on discretion has moved the event to the dirt track. This has happened on several occasions including 1969, 1970, 1976, 1978, 1980, 1989, 1997, 2000, 2004, 2005 and 2019.

The event was run in two divisions in 1979.[2]

The event was originally scheduled in February but the Los Angeles Turf Club in late 1999 moved the race to the start of the winter racing meet at Santa Anita whereby the race was run twice in the calendar year.[3] The conditions of the race were modified so that three year old fillies could also enter the event. In 1999 and 2004 three year old fillies were victorious in the event.

In 2006 the club reverted to later in the 2006 - 2007 winter meet and consequently the event was not held in 2006. In 2007 the conditions were reverted so that only four year olds and older fillies and mares could enter. In 2017 the event was moved from January to May and the event once again allowed three year old fillies to enter.

The race is named after Monrovia, the local city near the track at Arcadia.

The race was renamed to the current name in 2011.[3]

In 2019, the distance was shortened by over a furlong to five furlongs, and held on the dirt track due to the weather.[3] In 2020 the event was extended to furlongs[3] and the following year was held at furlongs.

In 2023 the event was downgraded by the Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association.[4] However, the event was moved to the dirt and subsequently was downgraded to a Listed event.[5]

Records

Speed record:

Most wins by an owner:

Most wins:

Most wins by a jockey:

Most wins by a trainer:

Winners

YearWinnerAgeJockeyTrainerOwnerDistanceTimePurseGradeRef
Monrovia Stakes
align=center 2024Ag Bullet align=center 4Umberto RispoliRichard BaltasCalvin Nguyen & Joey C. Tranalign=center abt. furlongsalign=center 1:12.67align=center $101,000align=center III[6]
align=center 2023Elm Drive align=center 4Ramon VazquezPhilip D'AmatoLittle Red Feather Racingalign=center furlongsalign=center 1:15.56align=center $201,000align=center Listed[7]
align=center 2022Brooke Marie align=center 6Juan HernandezEddie KenneallyCastleton Lyonsalign=center abt. furlongsalign=center 1:13.42 align=center $200,500align=center II[8]
align=center 2021Venetian Harbor align=center 4Mario Gutierrez Richard BaltasCiaglia Racing, Highland Yard, River Oak Farm & Domenic Savides align=center furlongsalign=center 1:15.06align=center $201,500align=center II[9]
align=center 2020Jolie Olimpica (BRZ)align=center 4Mike E. SmithRichard E. MandellaFox Hill Farms (Rick Porter)align=center furlongsalign=center 1:01.11align=center $201,000align=center II[10]
align=center 2019S Y Skyalign=center 5Drayden Van DykePhilip D'AmatoNicholas B. Alexanderalign=center 5 furlongsalign=center 0:57.54align=center $200,702align=center III[11]
align=center 2018Belvoir Bay (GB)align=center 5Victor EspinozaPeter L. MillerTeam Valor International & Gary Barberalign=center align=center 1:12.80align=center $201,380align=center II[12]
align=center 2017Illuminantalign=center 5Flavien PratMichael W. McCarthyEclipse Thoroughbred Partners, Head of Plains Partners, SF Racingalign=center abt. furlongsalign=center 1:12.13align=center $201,035align=center II[13]
align=center 2016Prize Exhibit (GB)align=center 4Santiago GonzalezJames M. CassidyDP Racingalign=center abt. furlongsalign=center 1:12.96align=center $201,500align=center II[14]
align=center 2015Shrinking Violetalign=center 5Kent J. DesormeauxWesley A. WardWesley A. Wardalign=center abt. furlongsalign=center 1:12.56align=center $201,500align=center II[15]
align=center 2014Pontchatrainalign=center 4Gary L. StevensThomas F. ProctorGlen Hill Farmalign=center abt. furlongsalign=center 1:11.14align=center $200,500align=center II[16]
align=center 2013Mizdirectionalign=center 5Mike E. SmithMike PuypeJungle Racing LLC, et al.align=center abt. furlongsalign=center 1:11.94align=center $150,000align=center II[17]
align=center 2012Mizdirectionalign=center 4Garrett K. GomezMike PuypeJungle Racing LLC, et al.align=center abt. furlongsalign=center 1:11.64align=center $100,000align=center III[18]
align=center 2011Unzip Mealign=center 5Rafael BejaranoMartin F. JonesHarris Farms Inc., Valpredo et al.align=center abt. furlongsalign=center 1:12.72align=center $100,000align=center III[19]
Monrovia Handicap
align=center 2010Tuscan Evening (IRE)align=center 5Rafael BejaranoJerry HollendorferWilliam de Burghalign=center abt. furlongsalign=center 1:12.56align=center $100,000align=center III[20]
align=center 2009Jibboomalign=center 5Garrett K. GomezRobert J. FrankelJuddmonte Farmsalign=center abt. furlongsalign=center 1:13.21align=center $100,000align=center III[21]
align=center 2008Alexandra Rose (SAF)align=center 6Rafael BejaranoNeil D. DrysdaleTeam Valoralign=center abt. furlongsalign=center 1:12.86align=center $110,400align=center III[22]
align=center 2007Society Hostessalign=center 5Garrett K. GomezMoyglare Stud Farmalign=center abt. furlongsalign=center 1:12.85align=center $116,100align=center III[23]
2006¶Race not held
align=center 2005Awesome Ladyalign=center 4Tyler BazeGary StuteMike Cavanaugh & Gary Stutealign=center furlongsalign=center 1:16.77align=center $112,600align=center Listed [24]
align=center 2004Resplendencyalign=center 3Casey FusilierBob BaffertRobert & Beverly Lewisalign=center furlongsalign=center 1:15.34align=center $113,550align=center Listed [25]
align=center 2003Icantgoforthatalign=center 4Tyler BazeSteve KnappAndy Broberg & Palmer Knapp align=center abt. furlongsalign=center 1:13.07align=center $109,300 align=center III[26]
align=center 2002Lil Sister Stichalign=center 5Laffit Pincay Jr.Doug F. O'NeillHoward, Kilgor, Koser, et al.align=center abt. furlongsalign=center 1:13.81align=center $114,700align=center III[27]
align=center 2001Paga (ARG)align=center 4Mike E. SmithRichard E. MandellaEdward C. Allred & Randall D. Hubbardalign=center abt. furlongsalign=center 1:15.09align=center $109,300 align=center III[28]
align=center 2000align=center 4Kent J. DesormeauxKathy WalshRichard Duggan & James R. Vreelandalign=center abt. furlongsalign=center 1:12.62align=center $114,400align=center III[29]
align=center Show Me the Stagealign=center 3Kent J. DesormeauxEric GuillotBrian Cain, Eric Guillot & Terry LeBlancalign=center furlongsalign=center 1:15.14align=center $104,762align=center III[30]
align=center Desert Lady (IRE)align=center 4Corey NakataniWallace DollaseThe Thoroughbred Corp.align=center abt. furlongsalign=center 1:14.59align=center $108,500align=center III[31]
align=center 1998Madame Panditalign=center 5Eddie DelahoussayeRonald L. McAnallyJanis R. Whithamalign=center furlongsalign=center 1:15.80align=center $109,500align=center III[32]
align=center 1997Grab the Prizealign=center 5Alex O. SolisDarrell ViennaErnest Auerbachalign=center furlongsalign=center 1:16.89align=center $106,900align=center III[33]
align=center 1996Klassy Kimalign=center 5Goncalino AlmeidaMelvin F. StuteBill M. Thomasalign=center abt. furlongsalign=center 1:14.48align=center $105,650align=center III[34]
align=center 1995Rabiadellaalign=center 4Pat ValenzuelaJ. Michael OrmanStonehenge Stablesalign=center abt. furlongsalign=center 1:14.92align=center $81,200align=center III[35]
align=center 1994Mamselle Bebettealign=center 4Corey NakataniJack Van BergBig Train Farmalign=center furlongsalign=center 1:15.35align=center $83,400align=center III[36]
align=center 1993Glen Kate (IRE)align=center 6Corey BlackBill ShoemakerWayne Gretzky & Bruce McNallalign=center abt. furlongsalign=center 1:12.89align=center $82,400align=center III[37]
align=center 1992Middlefork Rapidsalign=center 4Pat ValenzuelaTerry KnightDame Construction Co., Inc.align=center abt. furlongsalign=center 1:12.55align=center $84,900align=center III[38]
align=center 1991align=center 4Kent J. DesormeauxGary F. JonesWilliam de Burgh (Lessee)align=center abt. furlongsalign=center 1:13.80align=center $85,625align=center III[39]
align=center 1990Down Againalign=center 6Corey BlackRichard J. CrossLarry Robinson & Summa Stablealign=center abt. furlongsalign=center 1:13.00align=center $83,950align=center III[40]
align=center 1989Daloma (FR)align=center 5Enemy Stables & Mandysland Farmalign=center furlongsalign=center 1:16.20align=center $83,300align=center Listed [41]
align=center 1988Aberuschka (IRE)align=center 6Gary L. StevensRobert J. FrankelAnn & Jerry Mossalign=center abt. furlongsalign=center 1:14.60align=center $83,800align=center Listed [42]
align=center 1987Sari's Heroinealign=center 4Pat ValenzuelaMelvin F. StuteCarl E. Grinstead & Ben Rochellealign=center abt. furlongsalign=center 1:15.00align=center $65,400align=center Listed [43]
align=center 1986Water Crystalsalign=center 5Gary L. StevensRichard E. MandellaBruce Steinbergalign=center abt. furlongsalign=center 1:15.60align=center $67,100align=center Listed [44]
align=center 1985Lina Cavalieri (GB)align=center 5Eddie DelahoussayeRobert J. FrankelAnn & Jerry Mossalign=center abt. furlongsalign=center 1:14.00align=center $66,650align=center Listed [45]
align=center 1984Tangent (NZ)align=center 4Julio A. GarciaWayne MurtyBacchus, Harrison, McGee, et al.align=center abt. furlongsalign=center 1:14.60align=center $69,950align=center Listed [46]
align=center 1983Matchingalign=center 5Ray SibilleSteven L. MorguelanGlencrest Farm & Morguelanalign=center abt. furlongsalign=center 1:13.20align=center $67,600align=center Listed [47]
align=center 1982Cat Girlalign=center 4Chris McCarronEdwin J. GregsonWindblown Farmalign=center abt. furlongsalign=center 1:14.60align=center $68,250align=center Listed [48]
align=center 1981Kilijaro (IRE)align=center 5Marco CastanedaCharles E. WhittinghamSerge Fradkoffalign=center abt. furlongsalign=center 1:12.40align=center $57,450align=center Listed [49]
align=center 1980Fondrealign=center 5Frank OlivaresJohn W. FultonWilliam L. Currin & William R. Hawnalign=center furlongsalign=center 1:15.20align=center $45,500align=center Listed [50]
align=center rowspan=21979Camaradoalign=center 4Bill ShoemakerCharles E. WhittinghamNelson Bunker Huntalign=center abt. furlongsalign=center 1:15.40align=center $36,400align=center Listed [51]
Palmistryalign=center 4Chris McCarronWillard L. ProctorWilliam Haggin Perryalign=center abt. furlongsalign=center 1:15.20align=center $36,000align=center Listed [52]
align=center 1978Little Happinessalign=center 4Laffit Pincay Jr.Laz BarreraHarbor View Farmalign=center abt. furlongsalign=center 1:16.00align=center $44,200align=center Listed [53]
align=center 1977Winter Solsticealign=center 5Mark S. SellersGordon C. CampbellBernard J. Ridderalign=center abt. furlongsalign=center 1:13.60align=center $45,600align=center Listed [54]
align=center 1976Winter Solsticealign=center 4Jerry LambertGordon C. CampbellBernard J. Ridderalign=center furlongsalign=center 1:17.60align=center $33,800align=center Listed [55]
align=center 1975†Special Goddessalign=center 4Sandy HawleyRobert SmithFred W. Hooperalign=center abt. furlongsalign=center 1:13.80align=center $34,200align=center Listed[56]
align=center 1974Viva La Vivialign=center 4Donald PierceHarold HodoshAlix Brotman & Malibu Stablealign=center abt. furlongsalign=center 1:15.00align=center $29,050align=center Listed[57]
align=center 1973Tizna (CHI)align=center 4Fernando ToroHenry M. MorenoRegal Enterprises Inc.align=center abt. furlongsalign=center 1:13.80align=center $36,200align=center Listed[58]
align=center 1972Mia Moodalign=center 4Victor TejadaJohn W. RussellFred W. Hooperalign=center abt. furlongsalign=center 1:13.00align=center $33,850align=center [59]
align=center 1971Atomic Wingsalign=center 4Robby KilbornJames I. NazworthySledge Stable (Maxine Nazworthy)align=center abt. furlongsalign=center 1:13.40align=center $29,100align=center [60]
align=center 1970Beautiful Dreamalign=center 5Jerry LambertJoseph S. DunnJ. T. Jonesalign=center furlongsalign=center 1:16.20align=center $23,750align=center [61]
align=center 1969Morgaisealign=center 4Donald R. PierceJames W. MaloneyWilliam Haggin Perryalign=center furlongsalign=center 1:22.20align=center $22,500align=center [62]
align=center 1968Mellow Marshalign=center 5Mario ValenzuelaJay SaladinEdward C. Flynnalign=center abt. furlongsalign=center 1:13.40align=center $29,500align=center [63]
Legend:

Notes:
¶ Not held due to change of scheduling during the winter meet
† Viva La Vivi won the race but was disqualified and placed last for interference[56]

See also

List of American and Canadian Graded races

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: MONROVIA STAKES - SANTA ANITA PARK, CA UNITED STATES - Grade II. Thoroughbred Pedigree Online. 2017. 22 May 2017.
  2. Web site: MONROVIA STAKES (2ND. DIV.) - SANTA ANITA PARK, CA UNITED STATES - Grade II. Thoroughbred Pedigree Online. 2017. 22 May 2017.
  3. Web site: Monrovia Stakes (Gr. 2). equibase. 2017. 22 May 2017.
  4. Web site: American Graded Stakes Committee Releases 2023 Grades; The Stephen Foster Stakes is the only new grade 1 stakes for 2023. . 16 December 2022 . 28 December 2022 . Bloodhorse.com . Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association.
  5. Web site: Rollins . Molly . McCroskey . Corrie . Offlee Naughty, Elm Drive Win Stakes at Santa Anita; Little Red Feather Racing's Elm Drive landed the off-the-turf Monrovia Stakes. . BloodHorse.com . 11 April 2023 . 8 April 2023.
  6. Web site: 2024 Monrovia Stakes Grade 3 - (race 9) . Equibase . 4 April 2024 . 10 April 2024.
  7. Web site: 2023 Monrovia Stakes Listed - (race 10) . Equibase . 8 April 2024 . 11 April 2023.
  8. Web site: 2022 Monrovia Stakes Grade 2 - (race 1) . Equibase . 9 April 2022 . 9 April 2022.
  9. Web site: 2021 Monrovia Stakes Grade 2 - (race 7) . Equibase . 5 June 2021 . 7 June 2021.
  10. Web site: 2020 Monrovia Stakes Grade 2 - (race 5) . Equibase . 25 May 2020 . 29 May 2020.
  11. Web site: 2019 Monrovia Stakes Grade 3 - (race 7) . Equibase . 26 May 2019 . 28 May 2020.
  12. Web site: 2018 Monrovia Stakes Grade 2 - (race 10) . Equibase . 28 May 2018 . 28 May 2020.
  13. Web site: 2017 Monrovia Stakes Grade 2 - (race 7) . Equibase . 27 May 2017 . 28 May 2020.
  14. Web site: 2016 Monrovia Stakes Grade 2 - (race 7) . Equibase . 3 January 2016 . 28 May 2020.
  15. Web site: 2015 Monrovia Stakes Grade 2 - (race 8) . Equibase . 4 January 2015 . 28 May 2020.
  16. Web site: 2014 Monrovia Stakes Grade 2 - (race 8) . Equibase . 5 January 2014 . 28 May 2020.
  17. Web site: 2013 Monrovia Stakes Grade 2 - (race 8) . Equibase . 6 January 2013 . 28 May 2020.
  18. Web site: 2012 Monrovia Stakes Grade 3 - (race 8) . Equibase . 2 January 2012 . 28 May 2020.
  19. Web site: 2011 Monrovia Stakes Grade 3 - (race 2) . Equibase . 2 January 2011 . 28 May 2020.
  20. Web site: 2010 Monrovia Handicap Grade 3 - (race 7) . Equibase . 3 January 2010 . 28 May 2020.
  21. Web site: 2009 Monrovia Handicap Grade 3 - (race 8) . Equibase . 3 January 2009 . 28 May 2020.
  22. Web site: 2008 Monrovia Handicap Grade 3 - (race 9) . Equibase . 1 January 2008 . 28 May 2020.
  23. Web site: 2007 Monrovia Handicap Grade 3 - (race 8) . Equibase . 1 January 2007 . 28 May 2020.
  24. Web site: 2005 Monrovia Handicap Listed - (race 4) . Equibase . 31 December 2005 . 28 May 2020.
  25. Web site: 2004 Monrovia Handicap Listed - (race 7) . Equibase . 31 December 2004 . 28 May 2020.
  26. Web site: 2003 Monrovia Handicap Grade 3 - (race 5) . Equibase . 29 December 2003 . 28 May 2020.
  27. Web site: 2002 Monrovia Handicap Grade 3 - (race 8) . Equibase . 31 December 2002 . 28 May 2020.
  28. Web site: 2001 Monrovia Handicap Grade 3 - (race 8) . Equibase . 31 December 2001 . 28 May 2020.
  29. Web site: 2000 Monrovia Handicap Grade 3 - (race 7) . Equibase . 29 December 2000 . 28 May 2020.
  30. Web site: 1999 (Dec) Monrovia Handicap Grade 3 - (race 7) . Equibase . 31 December 1999 . 28 May 2020.
  31. Web site: 1999 (Jan) Monrovia Handicap Grade 3 - (race 8) . Equibase . 2 January 1999 . 28 May 2020.
  32. Web site: 1998 Monrovia Handicap Grade 3 - (race 8) . Equibase . 3 January 1998 . 28 May 2020.
  33. Web site: 1997 Monrovia Handicap Grade 3 - (race 8) . Equibase . 4 January 1997 . 28 May 2020.
  34. Web site: 1996 Monrovia Handicap Grade 3 - (race 8) . Equibase . 6 January 1996 . 28 May 2020.
  35. Web site: 1995 Monrovia Handicap Grade 3 - (race 8) . Equibase . 11 February 1995 . 28 May 2020.
  36. Web site: 1994 Monrovia Handicap Grade 3 - (race 4) . Equibase . 6 February 1994 . 28 May 2020.
  37. Web site: 1993 Monrovia Handicap Grade 3 - (race 8) . Equibase . 3 February 1993 . 28 May 2020.
  38. Web site: 1992 Monrovia Handicap Grade 3 - (race 8) . Equibase . 5 February 1992 . 28 May 2020.
  39. Web site: 1991 Monrovia Handicap Grade 3 - (race 8) . Equibase . 13 February 1991 . 28 May 2020.
  40. News: Down Again Lauded After Victory (1990 Monrovia Handicap - race 12: held 14 February 1990) . . 15 February 1990. 29 May 2020 . 63 .
  41. News: Fernando Valenzuela Rides Daloma to Victory in Feature Race at Santa Anita (1989 Monrovia Handicap - race 8: held 15 February 1989) . . 16 February 1989. 29 May 2020 . 57, 59 .
  42. News: Aberuschka Wins Monrovia Handicap At Santa Anita (1988 Monrovia Handicap - race 8: held 17 February 1988) . . 18 February 1988. 29 May 2020 . 43 .
  43. News: Sari's Heroine Wins Monrovia Handicap (1987 Monrovia Handicap - race 8: held 4 February 1987) . . 5 February 1987. 29 May 2020 . 43 .
  44. News: Water Crystals Sparkles At Santa Anita (1986 Monrovia Handicap - race 8: held 12 February 1986) . . 13 February 1986. 29 May 2020 . 18 .
  45. News: Lina Cavalieri Wins Monrovia Handicap (1985 Monrovia Handicap - race 8: held 20 February 1985) . . 21 February 1985. 29 May 2020 . 33 .
  46. News: Tangent Wins Handicap Over Irish O'Brien (1984 Monrovia Handicap - race 8: held 17 March 1984) . . 18 March 1984. 29 May 2020 . 33 .
  47. News: Racing Beat (1983 Monrovia Handicap - race 8: held 13 April 1983) . . 14 April 1983. 29 May 2020 . 34 .
  48. News: Cat Girl Wins Monrovia 'Cap (1982 Monrovia Handicap - race 8: held 27 March 1982) . . 28 March 1982. 29 May 2020 . 49 .
  49. News: Kilijaro Sets Stakes Record (1981 Monrovia Handicap - race 8: held 4 April 1981) . . 5 April 1981 . 29 May 2020 . 58 . Abbott . Bion.
  50. News: Fondre Turns it on Three Times for a $154 Victory (1980 Monrovia Handicap - race 8: held 27 February 1980) . . 28 February 1980 . 29 May 2020 . 56 . Abbott . Bion.
  51. News: Palmistry, Camarado Rallies Win (1979 Monrovia Handicap Division 1 - race 5: held 28 February 1979) . . 1 March 1979. 29 May 2020 . 71.
  52. News: (Chart 1979 Monrovia Handicap Division 2 - race 8: held 28 February 1979) . . 1 March 1979 . 29 May 2020 . 58 .
  53. News: Little Happiness Worth $13.80 (1978 Monrovia Handicap - (race 8: held 18 February 1978) . . 19 February 1978. 29 May 2020 . 56 . Abbott . Bion.
  54. News: Winter Solstice Repeats Monrovia 'Cap Victory (1977 Monrovia Handicap - race 8: held 26 February 1977) . . 27 February 1977. 29 May 2020 . 50 . Abbott . Bion.
  55. News: (Chart 1976 Monrovia Handicap - race 8: held 11 February 1976) . . 12 February 1976. 29 May 2020 . 63 .
  56. News: Viva La Vivi Form First To Last (1975 Monrovia Handicap - race 8: held 26 February 1975) . . 27 February 1975. 29 May 2020 . 52 . Abbott . Bion.
  57. News: Day At Races (1974 Monrovia Handicap - race 8: held 13 March 1974) . . 14 March 1974. 29 May 2020 . 58 . Abbott . Bion.
  58. News: Unbeaten Tizna Makes It Six Straight Wins (1973 Monrovia Handicap - race 8: held 27 February 1973) . . 28 February 1973. 29 May 2020 . 44 .
  59. News: Mia Mood $26 Winner; Manta Finishes Fifth (1972 Monrovia Handicap - race 8: held 29 February 1972) . . 1 March 1972. 29 May 2020 . 42 . Hebery . Bob.
  60. News: (Chart 1971 Monrovia Handicap - race 8: held 2 March 1971) . . 3 March 1971. 29 May 2020 . 42 .
  61. News: (Chart 1970 Monrovia Handicap - race 8: held 5 March 1970) . . 6 March 1970. 29 May 2020 . 66 .
  62. News: FANS BOO WIN-BETTING ONLY RACE, $2.80 PAYOFF (1969 Monrovia Handicap - race 8: held 11 March 1969) . . 12 March 1969. 29 May 2020 . 13, 47 . Abbott . Bion.
  63. News: Mellow Marsh's Nose Win Rewards Backers With $30 (1968 Monrovia Handicap - race 8: held 5 March 1968) . . 6 March 1968. 29 May 2020 . 35, 41 . Abbott . Bion.