Mr. Prospector Stakes Explained

Surface:Dirt
Class:Grade III
Horse Race:Mr. Prospector Stakes
Location:Gulfstream Park
Hallandale Beach, Florida,
United States
Inaugurated:1946 (as Hallandale Handicap)
Race Type:Thoroughbred – Flat racing – Dirt
Website:Gulfstream Park
Distance:7 furlongs
Track:Left-handed
Qualification:Three year olds and older
Weight:Base weights with allowances:
4-year-olds and older: 126 lbs.
3-year-olds: 124 lbs.
Purse:US$125,000 (since 2001)

The Mr. Prospector Stakes is a Grade III American Thoroughbred horse race open for three years old or older, over a distance of 7 furlongs on the dirt track held annually in December at Gulfstream Park, Hallandale Beach, Florida. The event currently carries a purse of $125,000.

History

The event is named in honor of the outstanding breeding stallion and notable sire of sires Mr. Prospector[1] who held the 6 furlongs track record at Gulfstream Park.[2]

The race was inaugurated in 1946 and the event was run as the Hallandale Handicap.[3] The conditions of the race were open for three years old over a distance of miles.[3] The following two runnings were extended to three years olds and older and the distance extended to 9 furlongs.[3] The race was not run in 1949 and was resumed in 1950 under the name Hallandale Purse.[3] In 1956 the event was run under the original naming of Hallandale Handicap. In 1957 again the event was not held.[3] From 1958 to 1971 the event was run again as the Hallandale Purse.

The 1970s were an unstable period for the event. From 1972  - 74 the event was not held[3] and the 1975 event was moved to Calder Racecourse. In 1978 the event was held as a long distance 2 mile turf event.[4] The race was run two more times over the turf in 1980 and 1982 before it was converted to a dirt sprint race over 6 furlongs in 1983.[4]

In 1999 the event was upgraded to Grade III and in 2001 the event was renamed to the Mr. Prospector Handicap.[4] Since 2009 the event has been run under the current name Mr. Prospector Stakes and from 2018 over the current distance of 7 furlongs.[4]

The event has attracted some of the finest sprinters to Gulfstream Park including 2010 American Champion Sprint Horse Big Drama and 2019 Dubai Golden Shaheen winner X Y Jet who won this event twice.

Records

Speed record:

Margins:

Most wins:

Most wins by a jockey:

Most wins by a trainer:

Winners

YearWinnerAgeJockeyTrainerOwnerDistanceTimePurseGradeRef
Mr. Prospector Stakes
align=center 2023Sibelius align=center 4Junior AlvaradoJeremiah O'DwyerJun H. Park & Delia Nashalign=center 7 furlongsalign=center 1:23.16align=center $125,000align=center III[5]
align=center 2022Sibelius align=center 4Junior AlvaradoJeremiah O'DwyerJun H. Park & Delia Nashalign=center 7 furlongsalign=center 1:23.04align=center $125,000align=center III[6]
align=center 2021Officiating align=center 4Luis SaezSaffie Joseph Jr.Vegso Racing Stablealign=center 7 furlongsalign=center 1:22.28align=center $100,000align=center III[7]
align=center 2020Sleepy Eyes Todd align=center 4Tyler GaffalioneMiguel SilvaThumbs Up Racing align=center 7 furlongsalign=center 1:21.67align=center $100,000align=center III[8]
align=center 2019Diamond Oopsalign=center 4Julien R. LeparouxPatrick L. BianconeDiamond 100 Racing, A. Dunne, D P Racing & P.L. Biancone Racingalign=center 7 furlongsalign=center 1:21.36align=center $100,000align=center III[9]
align=center 2018Coal Frontalign=center 4John R. VelazquezTodd A. PletcherR.V. LaPenta & Head of Plains Partnersalign=center 7 furlongsalign=center 1:23.16align=center $100,000align=center III[10]
align=center 2017X Y Jetalign=center 4Emisael JaramilloJorge NavarroRockingham Ranch and Gelfenstein Farmalign=center 6 furlongsalign=center 1:09.45align=center $100,000align=center III[11]
align=center 2017†Squadron Aalign=center 7Corey J. LanerieDale L. RomansCarolyn Vogelalign=center 6 furlongsalign=center 1:10.23align=center $100,000align=center III[12]
align=center 2015X Y Jetalign=center 3Emisael JaramilloJorge NavarroGelfenstein Farmalign=center 6 furlongsalign=center 1:08.56align=center $102,000align=center III[13]
align=center 2014Speechifyalign=center 4Paco LopezRalph E. NicksTeam Valor Internationalalign=center 6 furlongsalign=center 1:09.54align=center $100,000align=center III[14]
align=center 2013Singanothersongalign=center 3Juan C. LeyvaRonald PellegriniHerman Van Den Broecalign=center 6 furlongsalign=center 1:09.92align=center $100,000align=center III[15]
align=center 2012Indianoalign=center 4Luis SaezMartin D. WolfsonStud El Aguilaalign=center 6 furlongsalign=center 1:10.26align=center $98,000align=center III[16]
align=center 2011♯Apriorityalign=center 4Luis SaezDavid FawkesDonald R. Dizneyalign=center 6 furlongsalign=center 1:09.28align=center $100,000align=center IIIDecember[17]
align=center 2011Big Dramaalign=center 5Eibar CoaDavid FawkesHarold L. Queenalign=center 6 furlongsalign=center 1:08.12align=center $100,000align=center IIIJanuary[18]
align=center 2010Custom for Carlosalign=center 4Julien R. LeparouxEddie KenneallyHomewrecker Racing & Avalon Farmalign=center 6 furlongsalign=center 1:10.07align=center $98,000align=center III[19]
align=center 2009Ikigaialign=center 4Martin D. WolfsonEdmund A. Gannalign=center 6 furlongsalign=center 1:09.37align=center $100,000align=center III[20]
Mr. Prospector Handicap
align=center 2008Noonmarkalign=center 5René R. DouglasSteven M. AsmussenGeorge Bolton, Joan Corrigan & Anton Beck align=center 6 furlongsalign=center 1:09.72align=center $100,000align=center III[21]
align=center 2007Kelly's Landingalign=center 6Edgar S. PradoEddie KenneallySummerplace Farmalign=center 6 furlongsalign=center 1:08.84align=center $100,000align=center III[22]
align=center 2006Gaffalign=center 4Shaun BridgmohanSteven M. AsmussenHeiligbrodt Racing Stable & Michael Smurfitalign=center 6 furlongsalign=center 1:08.50align=center $100,000align=center III[23]
align=center 2005Saratoga Countyalign=center 4Javier CastellanoGeorge WeaverEvelyn M. Pollardalign=center 6 furlongsalign=center 1:08.99align=center $100,000align=center III[24]
align=center 2004Cajun Beatalign=center 4Cornelio H. VelasquezSteve MargolisPadua Stables and John & Joseph Iracanealign=center 6 furlongsalign=center 1:09.06align=center $100,000align=center III[25]
align=center 2003Baileys Edgealign=center 6Gary BoulangerSteve MargolisHolm Thoroughbredsalign=center 6 furlongsalign=center 1:09.95align=center $100,000align=center III[26]
align=center 2002Hook and Ladderalign=center 5John R. VelazquezJohn C. KimmelChester & Mary Bromanalign=center 6 furlongsalign=center 1:09.69align=center $100,000align=center III[27]
align=center 2001Istintajalign=center 5Jerry D. BaileyMark A. HennigShadwell Stablealign=center 6 furlongsalign=center 1:09.63align=center $120,000align=center III[28]
Hallandale Handicap
align=center 2000Mountain Topalign=center 5José A. SantosWilliam W. PerryJohn D. Murphy Sralign=center 6 furlongsalign=center 1:10.80align=center $75,000align=center III[29]
align=center 1999Cowboy Copalign=center 5Pat DayPatrick B. ByrneStronach Stablesalign=center 6 furlongsalign=center 1:09.65align=center $75,000align=center III[30]
align=center 1998Rare Rockalign=center 5Pat DayTodd A. PletcherBetty G. Massey & Jake J. Pletcheralign=center 6 furlongsalign=center 1:08.67align=center $75,000align=center Listed [31]
align=center 1997Punch Linealign=center 7Pat DayWilliam H. Turner Jr.Althea D. Richardalign=center 6 furlongsalign=center 1:08.45align=center $75,000align=center Listed [32]
align=center 1996Meadow Monsteralign=center 5Rick WilsonBen W. Perkins Sr.New Farmalign=center 6 furlongsalign=center 1:09.47align=center $50,000align=center Listed [33]
align=center 1995Sweet Beastalign=center 5Mike E. SmithRobert J. DursoHoward G. Crowell & Gerald Galloalign=center 6 furlongsalign=center 1:09.36align=center $50,000align=center Listed [34]
align=center 1994Binalongalign=center 5Jerry D. BaileyCarl A. NafzgerJim Tafealign=center 6 furlongsalign=center 1:09.68align=center $50,000align=center Listed [35]
align=center 1993Surely Sixalign=center 4Rick WilsonCandy Stablesalign=center 7 furlongsalign=center 1:21.85align=center $50,000align=center Listed [36]
align=center 1992Take Me Outalign=center 4Jerry D. BaileyWilliam I. MottBertram R. Firestonealign=center 7 furlongsalign=center 1:23.75align=center $50,000align=center Listed [37]
align=center 1991Stalkeralign=center 4Craig PerretBenjamin W. Perkins Jr.Anthony F. Tornetta align=center 7 furlongsalign=center 1:22.50align=center $50,000align=center Listed [38]
align=center 1990Beau Geniusalign=center 5Bill ShoemakerGerald S. BennettDr. D. Brian Davidsonalign=center 7 furlongsalign=center 1:23.20align=center $50,000align=center Listed[39]
align=center 1989Miami Slickalign=center 4Jerry D. BaileyEdward Plesa Jr.Loretta Kessler align=center 6 furlongsalign=center 1:09.20align=center $57,000align=center Listed[40]
align=center 1988Jato D'Agua (BRZ) align=center 6Walter GuerraPaul Cheng Haras Rosa Do Sul align=center 6 furlongsalign=center 1:09.80align=center $63,600align=center Listed[41]
align=center 1987Uncle Hoalign=center 4José A. SantosH. Allen JerkensSugartown Stablealign=center 7 furlongsalign=center 1:22.60align=center $46,640align=center Listed[42]
align=center 1986align=center 5Roger I. VelezLeRoy JolleyGerald Robinsalign=center 6 furlongsalign=center 1:10.40align=center $47,680align=center [43]
align=center 1985For Haloalign=center 4Bryan FannMary L. EdensMrs. Adele W. Paxsonalign=center 6 furlongsalign=center 1:09.60align=center $62,700align=center [44]
Hallandale Stakes
align=center 1984D. Whitealign=center 4Alex O. SolisFrank A. AlexanderAlbert Davis align=center milesalign=center 1:44.40align=center $40,640align=center [45]
Hallandale Handicap
align=center 1983Chan Balumalign=center 4Jean-Luc SamynWilliam H. Turner Jr.Barbara W. Labrot align=center 6 furlongsalign=center 1:10.00align=center $42,805align=center [46]
align=center 1982Noble Warrioralign=center 6Odin J. LondonoJose A. Mendezalign=center milesalign=center 2:27.20align=center $30,975align=center [47]
1981Race not held
At Calder Racecourse
align=center rowspan=21980¤Gun Stewardalign=center 3Ramon SargardiaJ. Carroll BarnhillBilly Lee Josephalign=center rowspan=2align=center 1:47.80align=center $32,938align=center rowspan=2October[48]
Two's A Plentyalign=center 3Walter GuerraMerritt A. BuxtonMerritt A. Buxton & Alfred Smithalign=center 1:48.20align=center $32,637[49]
At Gulfstream Park
align=center 1980Archie Beamishalign=center 7Walter GuerraRobert F. ConnorsWalter F. Wickes Jr. align=center milesalign=center 2:27.20align=center $24,950align=center May[50]
1979Race not held
align=center 1978Practitioneralign=center 5Juan A. SantiagoLeo SierraDogwood Stable align=center 2 milesalign=center 3:18.20align=center $24,200align=center [51]
1976 - 1977Race not held
At Calder Racecourse
align=center 1975Indian Ambushalign=center 5Wayne CrewsWilliam R. SmithWilliam R. Smith & Sunrise Farm align=center milesalign=center 1:54.40align=center $30,000align=center [52]

Legend:

Notes:
† Gulfstream Park administration moved the event to New Year's Day in their 2016 - 17 meeting from the usual December scheduling. Hence, there were two runnings of the event in the calendar year for 2017 and no running in 2016
♯ In 2011 the event was held twice in the calendar year. For the 2010 - 11 meeting the event was held in January and in the 2011 - 12 meeting the event was held in December
¤ In 1980 the event was scheduled at Gulfstream Park in May. The event was also scheduled at Calder Racecourse in October and run in split divisions.

Earlier Winners

The following lists are earlier winners of the event.[3]

Hallandale Purse (1958 - 1971)
  • Hallandale Handicap (1956)
  • Hallandale Purse (1950 - 1955)
  • Hallandale Handicap (1946 - 1948)

    • Notes:
    ‡ Event run in two divisions[53]

    See also

    List of American and Canadian Graded races

    Notes and References

    1. Web site: MR. PROSPECTOR (USA) b. H, 1970 – 14 Starts, 7 Wins, 4 Places, 2 Shows Career Earnings: $112,171 . Thoroughbred Pedigree Online . 2020 . 26 April 2020.
    2. News: Royal and Regal Scores by Three Lengths in. Florida Derby, Returns $15.20. The New York Times. 26 April 2020. 1 April 1973.
    3. Web site: MR. PROSPECTOR STAKES – MULTIPLE TRACKS . Thoroughbred Pedigree Online . 2020 . 26 April 2020.
    4. Web site: Mr. Prospector Stakes (Gr. 3). Equibase . 2020 . 26 April 2020.
    5. Web site: 2023 Mr. Prospector Stakes Grade 3 – (race 10) . Equibase . 23 December 2023 . 24 December 2023.
    6. Web site: 2022 Mr. Prospector Stakes Grade 3 – (race 8) . Equibase . 31 December 2022 . 2 January 2023.
    7. Web site: 2021 Mr. Prospector Stakes Grade 3 – (race 10) . Equibase . 11 December 2021 . 12 December 2021.
    8. Web site: 2020 Mr. Prospector Stakes Grade 3 – (race 10) . Equibase . 19 December 2020 . 3 December 2021.
    9. Web site: 2019 Mr. Prospector Stakes Grade 3 – (race 10) . Equibase . 21 December 2019 . 26 April 2020.
    10. Web site: 2018 Mr. Prospector Stakes Grade 3 – (race 10) . Equibase . 22 December 2018 . 26 April 2020.
    11. Web site: 2017 (Dec.) Mr. Prospector Stakes Grade 3 – (race 10) . Equibase . 23 December 2017 . 26 April 2020.
    12. Web site: 2017 Mr. Prospector Stakes Grade 3 – (race 4) . Equibase . 1 January 2017 . 26 April 2020.
    13. Web site: 2015 Mr. Prospector Stakes Grade 3 – (race 4) . Equibase . 19 December 2015 . 26 April 2020.
    14. Web site: 2014 Mr. Prospector Stakes Grade 3 – (race 9) . Equibase . 27 December 2014 . 26 April 2020.
    15. Web site: 2013 Mr. Prospector Stakes Grade 3 – (race 9) . Equibase . 28 December 2013 . 26 April 2020.
    16. Web site: 2012 Mr. Prospector Stakes Grade 3 – (race 5) . Equibase . 29 December 2012 . 26 April 2020.
    17. Web site: 2011 Mr. Prospector Stakes Grade 3 – (race 11) . Equibase . 31 December 2011 . 26 April 2020.
    18. Web site: 2011 (Jan.) Mr. Prospector Stakes Grade 3 – (race 7) . Equibase . 15 January 2011 . 26 April 2020.
    19. Web site: 2010 Mr. Prospector Stakes Grade 3 – (race 7) . Equibase . 9 January 2010 . 26 April 2020.
    20. Web site: 2009 Mr. Prospector Stakes Grade 3 – (race 9) . Equibase . 17 January 2009 . 26 April 2020.
    21. Web site: 2008 Mr. Prospector Handicap Grade 3 – (race 7) . Equibase . 5 January 2008 . 26 April 2020.
    22. Web site: 2007 Mr. Prospector Handicap Grade 3 – (race 7) . Equibase . 6 January 2007 . 26 April 2020.
    23. Web site: 2006 Mr. Prospector Handicap Grade 3 – (race 9) . Equibase . 7 January 2006 . 26 April 2020.
    24. Web site: 2005 Mr. Prospector Handicap Grade 3 – (race 8) . Equibase . 8 January 2005 . 26 April 2020.
    25. Web site: 2004 Mr. Prospector Handicap Grade 3 – (race 10) . Equibase . 3 January 2004 . 26 April 2020.
    26. Web site: 2003 Mr. Prospector Handicap Grade 3 – (race 8) . Equibase . 4 January 2003 . 26 April 2020.
    27. Web site: 2002 Mr. Prospector Handicap Grade 3 – (race 10) . Equibase . 13 January 2002 . 26 April 2020.
    28. Web site: 2001 Mr. Prospector Handicap Grade 3 – (race 9) . Equibase . 15 January 2001 . 26 April 2020.
    29. Web site: 2000 Hallandale Handicap Grade 3 – (race 10) . Equibase . 16 January 2000 . 26 April 2020.
    30. Web site: 1999 Hallandale Handicap Grade 3 – (race 10) . Equibase . 17 January 1999 . 26 April 2020.
    31. Web site: 1998 Hallandale Handicap Listed – (race 10) . Equibase . 11 February 1998 . 26 April 2020.
    32. Web site: 1997 Hallandale Handicap Listed – (race 10) . Equibase . 3 January 1997 . 26 April 2020.
    33. Web site: 1996 Hallandale Handicap Listed – (race 10) . Equibase . 3 January 1996 . 26 April 2020.
    34. Web site: 1995 Hallandale Handicap Listed – (race 8) . Equibase . 9 January 1995 . 26 April 2020.
    35. Web site: 1994 Hallandale Handicap Listed – (race 8) . Equibase . 4 January 1994 . 26 April 2020.
    36. Web site: 1993 Hallandale Handicap Listed – (race 10) . Equibase . 12 January 1993 . 26 April 2020.
    37. Web site: 1992 Hallandale Handicap Listed – (race 10) . Equibase . 8 January 1992 . 26 April 2020.
    38. Web site: 1991 Hallandale Handicap Listed – (race 9) . Equibase . 14 January 1991 . 27 April 2020.
    39. News: Vintage Shoe wins in farewell (1990 Hallandale Handicap – race 8: held 20 January 1990) . . 21 January 1990 . 3 December 2021 . 27 . Dave . Joseph.
    40. News: NOTES: Jerry Bailey guided Loretta Kessler's Miami Slick to a 2 1/2-length victory (1989 Hallandale Handicap – race 8: held 3 March 1989) . . 4 March 1989 . 3 December 2021 . 60 .
    41. News: Jato D'Agua makes name for himself (1988 Hallandale Handicap – race 8: held 16 January 1988) . . 17 January 1988 . 3 December 2021 . 46 . Dave . Joseph.
    42. News: Uncle Ho captures 'Hallandale' (1987 Hallandale Handicap – race 8: held 18 March 1987) . . 19 March 1987 . 3 December 2021 . 28 . Sun-Sentinel Wire Services .
    43. News: Photo disappoints Brumfield 'Prospect' wins Hallandale (1986 Hallandale Handicap – race 8: held 11 January 1986) . . 12 January 1986 . 3 December 2021 . 55 . Dave . Joseph.
    44. News: Fann, Edens and For Halo team for Hallandale record (1985 Hallandale Handicap – race 8: held 13 January 1985) . . 14 January 1985 . 3 December 2021 . 84 . Luther . Evans .
    45. News: D. White surges from 7 lengths back, wins Hallandale Stakes by 2 lengths (1984 Hallandale Stakes – race 9: held 19 May 1984) . . 20 May 1984 . 3 December 2021 . 53 . Dave . Joseph.
    46. News: Chan Balum earns respect in Hallandale Handicap (1983 Hallandale Handicap – race 9: held 15 January 1983) . . 15 January 1983 . 3 December 2021 . 54 . Paul . Moran.
    47. News: Noble Warrior wins Hallandale (1982 Hallandale Handicap – race 9: held 15 May 1982) . . 16 May 1982 . 3 December 2021 . 45 . News and Sun-Sentinel Wire Services.
    48. News: Steward Travels Far To Win Hallendale (1980 Calder Hallandale Handicap Division 1 – race 7: held 25 October 1980) . . 26 October 1980 . 3 December 2021 . 263 . Luther . Evans.
    49. News: Calder Charts (1980 Calder Hallandale Handicap Division 2 – race 9: held 25 October 1980) . . 26 October 1980 . 3 December 2021 . 82 .
    50. News: Archie Beamish Wins Hallandale (1980 Gulfstream Park Hallandale Handicap – race 9: held 3 May 1980) . . 4 May 1980 . 3 December 2021 . 172 . Gary . Long.
    51. News: Practitioner Prevails by a Nose, After Hallandale 'Cap's 2 Miles (1978 Hallandale Handicap – race 9: held 3 May 1978) . . 4 May 1978 . 3 December 2021 . 214 . Jonathan . Rand .
    52. News: Indian Ambush Wins Hallandale at Calder (1975 Hallandale Handicap – race 9: held 13 September 1975) . 14 September 1975 . 3 December 2021 . www.newspapers.com . . 50.
    53. Web site: MR. PROSPECTOR STAKES (2ND. DIV.) - GULFSTREAM PARK, FL . Thoroughbred Pedigree Online . 2020 . 26 April 2020.

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