Native Diver Stakes Explained

Class:Grade III
Horse Race:Native Diver Stakes
Location:Del Mar Racetrack
Del Mar, California, United States
Inaugurated:1979 (as Native Diver Handicap at Hollywood Park)
Race Type:Thoroughbred - Flat racing
Website:Del Mar
Distance: miles
Surface:Dirt
Track:left-handed
Qualification:Three-year-olds and up
Weight:Base weights with allowances:
4-year-olds and up: 125 lbs.
3-year-olds: 122 lbs.
Purse:$100,000 (since 2016)

The Native Diver Stakes is a Grade III American thoroughbred horse race for three-years-old and older over a distance of one and one eighth miles on the dirt held annually in late November at Del Mar Racetrack in Del Mar, California. The event offers a purse of $100,000.

History

The race is named for one of the great sprinters and one of California’s most favorite horses, Native Diver, who ranks 60th in Blood-Horse magazine List of the Top 100 U.S. Racehorses of the 20th Century.

The event was inaugurated on 6 May 1979 with a recorded crowd of 30,857 in attendance as the Native Diver Handicap at Hollywood Park Racetrack over the one mile distance and was won by the six year old Life's Hope who was trained by the US Hall of Fame trainer Laz Barrera and ridden by the US Hall of Fame jockey Laffit Pincay Jr. in a time of 1:35 flat. The event was classified as Grade II for the first running but the following year it was downgraded to Grade III.[1] The event has remained at that classification.

The 1981 running was scheduled for the Hollywood Park Fall meeting and held on Thanksgiving Day weekend.[1]

The distance of the event was increased to miles in 1982 then reverted to 1 mile in 1984. In 1986 the distance was set at miles and has remained at that to date.[2] From 2006 to 2014 it was held on a synthetic dirt surface.[1]

In the 2008 edition, Slew's Tizzy set a new Hollywood Park record for the all weather track for miles with a winning time of 1:46.78.[3] The time however was not faster than the dirt stakes record which was set by the 1995 Argentine three year old champion Gentlemen (ARG) in the 1996 when he won by nine lengths in 1:45.35.

The event was run as a handicap prior to 2012.[1]

With the closure of Hollywood Park Racetrack in 2013 the event was moved to Del Mar Racetrack.[1]

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  - Native Diver Stakes
align=center 2023Mr Fisk align=center 3Juan J. HernandezBob BaffertSunny Brook Stablesalign=center milesalign=center 1:49.69align=center $101,000align=center III[4]
align=center 2022Defunded align=center 4Edwin MaldonadoBob BaffertKarl Watson, Michael E. Pegram & Paul Weitman align=center milesalign=center 1:50.12align=center $150,500align=center III[5]
align=center 2021Azul Coastalign=center 4Flavien PratBob BaffertKarl Watson, Michael E. Pegram & Paul Weitman align=center milesalign=center 1:50.55align=center $100,500align=center III[6]
align=center 2020Extra Hope align=center 4Juan HernandezRichard E. MandellaJay Em Ess Stablealign=center milesalign=center 1:50.11align=center $98,000align=center III[7]
align=center 2019Midcourtalign=center 4Victor EspinozaJohn ShirreffsC R K Stablealign=center milesalign=center 1:48.36align=center $98,000align=center III[8]
align=center 2018Battle of Midwayalign=center 4Flavien PratJerry Hollendorferalign=center milesalign=center 1:50.23align=center $92,000align=center III[9]
align=center 2017Prime Attractionalign=center 4Victor EspinozaJames M. CassidyD P Racing align=center milesalign=center 1:49.87align=center $100,690align=center III[10]
align=center 2016Midnight Stormalign=center 5Mike E. SmithPhilip D'AmatoAlex Venneri Racing & Little Red Feather Racingalign=center milesalign=center 1:51.59align=center $100,690align=center III[11]
align=center 2015align=center 3Gary L. StevensBob BaffertKaleem Shahalign=center milesalign=center 1:48.06align=center $150,000align=center III[12]
align=center 2014Big Cazanova (ARG)align=center 5Elvis TrujilloPeter L. MillerWachtel Stable, Gary Barber, Brous Stable & Dona Lichaalign=center milesalign=center 1:49.28align=center $200,500align=center III[13]
At Hollywood Park  - Native Diver Stakes
align=center 2013Blueskiesnrainbowsalign=center 4Martin A. PedrozaJerry HollendorferBad Boy Racing & Whizway Farmsalign=center milesalign=center 1:50.07align=center $150,500align=center III[14]
align=center 2012Game On Dudealign=center 5Mike E. SmithBob BaffertDiamond Pride, Lanni Family Trust, Mercedes Stable & Bernie Schiappaalign=center milesalign=center 1:52.27align=center $242,500align=center III[15]
Native Diver Handicap
align=center 2011Kettle Cornalign=center 4Garrett K. GomezJohn W. SadlerC R K Stablealign=center milesalign=center 1:49.03align=center $100,000align=center III[16]
align=center 2010Aggie Engineeralign=center 5Joseph TalamoPatrick GallagherWard and Roberta Willifordalign=center milesalign=center 1:51.04align=center $100,000align=center III[17]
align=center 2009Mast Trackalign=center 5Rafael BejaranoHumberto AscanioStronach Stablesalign=center milesalign=center 1:50.53align=center $100,000align=center III[18]
align=center 2008Slew's Tizzyalign=center 4Joel RosarioDoug F. O'NeillJoseph Lacombe Stable align=center milesalign=center 1:46.78align=center $108,200align=center III[19]
align=center 2007Heatseeker (IRE)align=center 4Michael C. BazeJerry HollendorferWilliam Deburghalign=center milesalign=center 1:47.23align=center $111,800align=center III[20]
align=center 2006Saint Stephenalign=center 6Garrett K. GomezChristophe ClementCharles E. & Susan T. Harris & Susan Karchesalign=center milesalign=center 1:48.71align=center $100,000align=center III[21]
align=center 2005Trotamondo (CHI)align=center 4Garrett K. GomezLaura de SerouxA-Mark Racing, Bogtufi, Bridport, S. A., Liliana Solari align=center milesalign=center 1:49.92align=center $100,000align=center III[22]
align=center 2004Truly a Judgealign=center 6Martin A. PedrozaDavid BernsteinAlan Aidekman, Gaylord Ailshie & Tom Harrisalign=center milesalign=center 1:47.06align=center $100,000align=center III[23]
align=center 2003Olmodavoralign=center 4Alex O. SolisRichard E. MandellaWertheimer et Frerealign=center milesalign=center 1:49.16align=center $100,000align=center III[24]
align=center 2002align=center 6Laffit Pincay Jr.Ron McAnallyNelson Bunker Huntalign=center milesalign=center 1:48.43align=center $100,000align=center III[25]
align=center 2001Momentumalign=center 3Corey NakataniCraig DollaseJ. Paul Reddamalign=center milesalign=center 1:48.24align=center $100,000align=center III[26]
align=center 2000Sky Jackalign=center 4Laffit Pincay Jr.Doug F. O'NeillRen-Mar Thoroughbredsalign=center milesalign=center 1:46.81align=center $100,000align=center III[27]
align=center 1999General Challengealign=center 3Chris McCarronBob BaffertGolden Eagle Farmalign=center milesalign=center 1:49.07align=center $100,000align=center III[28]
align=center 1998Puerto Madero (CHI)align=center 4Kent J. DesormeauxRichard E. MandellaRandall D. Hubbard & Dwight Sutherlandalign=center milesalign=center 1:48.43align=center $100,000align=center III[29]
align=center 1997Refinado Tom (ARG)align=center 4Gary L. StevensRichard E. MandellaRefinado Tom Inc.align=center milesalign=center 1:47.84align=center $100,000align=center III[30]
align=center 1996Gentlemen (ARG)align=center 4Gary L. StevensRichard E. MandellaHaras de La Pommealign=center milesalign=center 1:45.35align=center $106,400align=center III[31]
align=center 1995Alphabet Soupalign=center 4Chris AntleyDavid E. HofmansRidder Thoroughbred Stablealign=center milesalign=center 1:47.03align=center $106,400align=center III[32]
align=center 1994Best Palalign=center 6Chris McCarronRichard E. MandellaGolden Eagle Farmalign=center milesalign=center 1:48.44align=center $109,000align=center III[33]
align=center 1993Slew of Damascusalign=center 5Corey NakataniCraig G. RobertsEdris Harbeston, George Losh & Vic Naccarotoalign=center milesalign=center 1:47.46align=center $108,300align=center III[34]
align=center 1992Sir Beaufortalign=center 5Chris McCarronVictoria Calantonialign=center milesalign=center 1:47.88align=center $106,700align=center III[35]
align=center 1991Twilight Agendaalign=center 5Chris McCarronD. Wayne LukasMoyglare Studalign=center milesalign=center 1:49.00align=center $103,100align=center III[36]
align=center 1990Warcraftalign=center 3Chris McCarronCharles E. WhittinghamMary Bradley, Charles E. Whittingham & Nancy Chandleralign=center milesalign=center 1:47.40align=center $108,500align=center III [37]
align=center 1989Ruhlmannalign=center 4Chris McCarronCharles E. WhittinghamJerome S. Mossalign=center milesalign=center 1:48.00align=center $108,100align=center III[38]
align=center 1988Cutlass Realityalign=center 6Gary L. StevensCraig Anthony LewisHoward Crash & Jim Hankoff align=center milesalign=center 1:48.60align=center $114,100align=center III[39]
align=center 1987Epidaurusalign=center 5Pat ValenzuelaCharles E. WhittinghamElizabeth A. Keckalign=center milesalign=center 1:47.60align=center $159,200align=center III[40]
align=center 1986Hopeful Wordalign=center 5Laffit Pincay Jr.Richard E. MandellaJames Clifton, Robert Doll, Barrett Morrisalign=center milesalign=center 1:47.80align=center $153,800align=center III [41]
align=center 1985Innamoratoalign=center 4Sandy HawleyJay M. RobbinsFred Duckett & Paniolo Ranch align=center 1 milealign=center 1:33.40align=center $143,900align=center III [42]
align=center 1984Lord At War (ARG)align=center 4Bill ShoemakerCharles E. WhittinghamPeter & Diane Perkinsalign=center 1 milealign=center 1:35.40align=center $121,925align=center III[43]
align=center 1983Menswearalign=center 5Fernando ToroRichard E. MandellaSam Bretzfield & Hal Oliveralign=center milesalign=center 1:42.40align=center $108,200align=center III [44]
align=center 1982Native Tacticsalign=center 4Neil D. DrysdaleSaron Stablealign=center milesalign=center 1:35.40align=center $107,700align=center III [45]
align=center 1981Syncopatealign=center 6Chris McCarronRon McAnallyElmendorf Farmalign=center 1 milealign=center 1:38.80align=center $108,500align=center III[46]
align=center 1980Replantalign=center 6Bill ShoemakerRon McAnallyElmendorf Farmalign=center 1 milealign=center 1:34.20align=center $108,000align=center III[47]
align=center 1979Life's Hopealign=center 6Laffit Pincay Jr.Laz Barreraalign=center 1 milealign=center 1:35.00align=center $54,000align=center II [48]
Legend:

See also

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Native Diver Stakes (Gr. 3) . Equibase . 29 October 2020.
  2. Web site: NATIVE DIVER STAKES - MULTIPLE TRACKS . Thoroughbred Pedigree Online . 2020 . 29 October 2020.
  3. Web site: Slew's Tizzy wins in record time . 6 December 2008 . . Brad . Free . 29 October 2020.
  4. Web site: 2023 Native Diver Stakes Grade 3 - (race 8) . Equibase . 26 November 2023 . 27 November 2023.
  5. Web site: 2022 Native Diver Stakes Grade 3 - (race 8) . Equibase . 27 November 2022 . 27 November 2023.
  6. Web site: 2021 Native Diver Stakes Grade 3 - (race 8) . Equibase . 20 November 2021 . 21 November 2020.
  7. Web site: 2020 Native Diver Stakes Grade 3 - (race 2) . Equibase . 21 November 2020 . 21 November 2020.
  8. Web site: 2019 Native Diver Stakes Grade 3 - (race 8) . Equibase . 23 November 2019 . 29 October 2020.
  9. Web site: 2018 Native Diver Stakes Grade 3 - (race 3) . Equibase . 25 November 2018 . 29 October 2020.
  10. Web site: 2017 Native Diver Stakes Grade 3 - (race 5) . Equibase . 25 November 2017 . 29 October 2020.
  11. Web site: 2016 Native Diver Stakes Grade 3 - (race 8) . Equibase . 27 November 2016 . 29 October 2020.
  12. Web site: 2015 Native Diver Stakes Grade 3 - (race 8) . Equibase . 28 November 2015 . 29 October 2020.
  13. Web site: 2014 Native Diver Stakes Grade 3 - (race 3) . Equibase . 29 November 2014 . 29 October 2020.
  14. Web site: 2013 Native Diver Stakes Grade 3 - (race 7) . Equibase . 14 December 2013 . 29 October 2020.
  15. Web site: 2012 Native Diver Stakes Grade 3 - (race 4) . Equibase . 1 December 2012 . 29 October 2020.
  16. Web site: 2011 Native Diver Handicap Grade 3 - (race 8) . Equibase . 3 December 2011 . 29 October 2020.
  17. Web site: 2010 Native Diver Handicap Grade 3 - (race 8) . Equibase . 4 December 2010 . 29 October 2020.
  18. Web site: 2009 Native Diver Handicap Grade 3 - (race 7) . Equibase . 12 December 2009 . 29 October 2020.
  19. Web site: 2008 Native Diver Handicap Grade 3 - (race 6) . Equibase . 6 December 2008 . 29 October 2020.
  20. Web site: 2007 Native Diver Handicap Grade 3 - (race 9) . Equibase . 8 December 2007 . 29 October 2020.
  21. Web site: 2006 Native Diver Handicap Grade 3 - (race 9) . Equibase . 10 December 2006 . 29 October 2020.
  22. Web site: 2005 Native Diver Handicap Grade 3 - (race 8) . Equibase . 10 December 2005 . 29 October 2020.
  23. Web site: 2004 Native Diver Handicap Grade 3 - (race 7) . Equibase . 11 December 2004 . 29 October 2020.
  24. Web site: 2003 Native Diver Handicap Grade 3 - (race 8) . Equibase . 6 December 2003 . 29 October 2020.
  25. Web site: 2002 Native Diver Handicap Grade 3 - (race 9) . Equibase . 14 December 2002 . 29 October 2020.
  26. Web site: 2001 Native Diver Handicap Grade 3 - (race 8) . Equibase . 9 December 2001 . 29 October 2020.
  27. Web site: 2000 Native Diver Handicap Grade 3 - (race 8) . Equibase . 3 December 2000 . 29 October 2020.
  28. Web site: 1999 Native Diver Handicap Grade 3 - (race 8) . Equibase . 12 December 1999 . 29 October 2020.
  29. Web site: 1998 Native Diver Handicap Grade 3 - (race 7) . Equibase . 20 December 1998 . 29 October 2020.
  30. Web site: 1997 Native Diver Handicap Grade 3 - (race 7) . Equibase . 21 December 1997 . 29 October 2020.
  31. Web site: 1996 Native Diver Handicap Grade 3 - (race 9) . Equibase . 22 December 1996 . 29 October 2020.
  32. Web site: 1995 Native Diver Handicap Grade 3 - (race 9) . Equibase . 23 December 1995 . 29 October 2020.
  33. Web site: 1994 Native Diver Handicap Grade 3 - (race 9) . Equibase . 4 December 1994 . 29 October 2020.
  34. Web site: 1993 Native Diver Handicap Grade 3 - (race 8) . Equibase . 4 December 1993 . 29 October 2020.
  35. Web site: 1992 Native Diver Handicap Grade 3 - (race 8) . Equibase . 6 December 1992 . 29 October 2020.
  36. Web site: 1991 Native Diver Handicap Grade 3 - (race 8) . Equibase . 8 December 1991 . 29 October 2020.
  37. News: Warcraft Finally Gets First Stakes Win, But Trainer Is Certain It Won't Be Last (1990 Native Diver Handicap – race 8: held 1 December 1990) . . 2 December 1990 . 29 October 2020 . 123 . Bob . Mieszerski.
  38. News: Ruhlmann Holds Off Lively One (1989 Native Diver Handicap – race 8: held 23 December 1989) . . 24 December 1989 . 29 October 2020 . 43 . Jay . Hovdey .
  39. News: Stretch Duel to Cutlass Reality by a Head (1988 Native Diver Handicap – race 8: held 10 December 1988) . . 11 December 1988 . 29 October 2020 . 79 .
  40. News: Hollywood Park Charts (1987 Native Diver Handicap – race 9: held 19 December 1987) . . 20 December 1987 . 29 October 2020 . 85 .
  41. News: Hollywood Park Charts (1986 Native Diver Handicap – race 8: held 13 December 1986) . . 14 December 1986 . 29 October 2020 . 86 .
  42. News: Innamorato ($29.20) Pulls Hearty Upset (1985 Native Diver Handicap – race 8: held 13 December 1985) . . 14 December 1985 . 29 October 2020 . 86 . Bill . Christine .
  43. News: Shoemaker Wins Aboard Lord At War (1984 Native Diver Handicap – race 8: held 23 December 1984) . . 22 December 1984 . 29 October 2020 . 47 .
  44. News: Hollywood Park Charts (1983 Native Diver Handicap – race 8: held 16 November 1983) . . 17 November 1983 . 29 October 2020 . 96 .
  45. News: Hollywood Park Charts (1982 Native Diver Handicap – race 8: held 26 November 1982) . . 27 November 1982 . 29 October 2020 . 69 .
  46. News: Syncopate Loves To Go Winging in the Rain (1981 Native Diver Handicap – race 8: held 28 November 1981) . . 29 November 1981 . 29 October 2020 . 55 . Joanne . Curran .
  47. News: McAnally Records a Weekend Sweep (1980 Native Diver Handicap – race 8: held 20 April 1980) . . 21 April 1980 . 29 October 2020 . 42 . Bion . Abbott .
  48. News: Pincay Adds To His Collection (1979 Native Diver Handicap – race 8: held 6 May 1979) . . 7 May 1979 . 29 October 2020 . 50 . Bion . Abbott .

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