City of Hope Mile Stakes explained

Surface:Turf
Class:Grade II
Horse Race:City of Hope Mile Stakes
Location:Santa Anita Park
Arcadia, California, United States
Inaugurated:1986 (as Colonel F. W. Koester Handicap)
Race Type:Thoroughbred – Flat racing
Website:Santa Anita Park
Distance:1 mile
Track:Left-handed
Qualification:Three-year-olds and older
Weight:Base weights with allowances:
4-year-olds and up: 126 lbs.
3-year-olds: 122 lbs.
Purse:$200,000 (since 2018)

The City of Hope Mile Stakes is a Grade II American Thoroughbred horse race for horses aged three years old or older over the distance of one mile on the turf scheduled annually in September at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia, California. The event currently carries a purse of $200,000.

History

The event was inaugurated on 4 October 1986 as the Colonel F. W. Koester Handicap at the Oak Tree Racing Association meeting at Santa Anita Park as the eighth race on the racecard and was won by the US Hall of Fame, Charles E. Whittingham trained Palace Music who broke the track record for the distance that was set by Pettrax in 20 April 1986. Palace Music in his next start would just fail winning the Breeders' Cup Mile finishing a head second to Last Tycoon. Colonel F. W. Koester was part of 1932 US Equestrian team, later was the General Manager of the California Thoroughbred Breeders Association from 1955 to 1969 and was elected into the California Racing Hall of Fame in 1988.[1] [2]

In 1989 the event was classified by the American Graded Stakes Committee as Grade III and was upgraded to Grade II status the following year.[3]

In 1996 the event was renamed to the Oak Tree Mile Handicap and at the same time was downgraded to Grade III.[4] Between 1996 and 2006 the event had Breeders' Cup incentives which reflected in the name of the event.[4] In 2003 the event was upgraded back to Grade II.[3]

In 2013 the name of the event was changed to the City of Hope Stakes in honor of the cancer treatment center in Los Angeles.[5]

In 2017 the event was run as a Black Type event with a much lower purse as the Obviously Mile Stakes.[6] The Irish bred Obviously won this event in 2012 when it was run as the Arroyo Seco Stakes and was fourth in 2013 and was third in 2016.[3]

Records

Time record:

Margins:

Most wins:

Most wins by an owner:

Most wins by a jockey:

Most wins by a trainer:

Winners

YearWinnerAgeJockeyTrainerOwnerDistanceTimePurseGradeRef
At Santa Anita Park  - City of Hope Mile Stakes
align=center 2023align=center 6Juan HernandezPhillip D'AmatoScott Anastasi, Jimmy Ukegawa & Tony Valazzaalign=center 1 milealign=center 1:33.77align=center $202,000align=center II[7]
align=center 2022Beyond Brilliant align=center 4Victor EspinozaJohn ShirreffsC R K Stable align=center 1 milealign=center 1:32.61align=center $200,500align=center II[8]
align=center 2021Mo Forzaalign=center 5Flavien PratPeter L. MillerBardy Farm & OG Bossalign=center 1 milealign=center 1:32.45align=center $200,000align=center II[9]
align=center 2020Mo Forza align=center 4Flavien PratPeter L. MillerBardy Farm & OG Bossalign=center 1 milealign=center 1:32.09align=center $201,000align=center II[10]
align=center 2019True Valour (IRE)align=center 5Drayden Van DykeSimon CallaghanQatar Racing Limitedalign=center 1 milealign=center 1:32.82align=center $202,106align=center II[11]
align=center 2018Sharp Samuraialign=center 4Gary L. StevensMark GlattRed Baron's Barn, Rancho Temescal & Mark Glattalign=center 1 milealign=center 1:32.47align=center $201,380align=center II[12]
Obviously Mile Stakes
align=center 2017Blackjackcat align=center 4Kent J. DesormeauxMark GlattAl & Saundra Kirkwoodalign=center 1 milealign=center 1:33.70 align=center $79,695 align=center [13]
City of Hope Mile Stakes
align=center 2016Vyjackalign=center 6Flavien PratPhilip D'AmatoPick Six Racingalign=center 1 milealign=center 1:31.69align=center $201,725align=center II[14]
align=center 2015Alert Bayalign=center 4Martin GarciaBlaine D. WrightPeter Redekop B. C.align=center 1 milealign=center 1:33.58align=center $200,750align=center II[15]
align=center 2014Big Bane Theoryalign=center 5Joseph TalamoCarla GainesScott Gross & Mark Devereauxalign=center 1 milealign=center 1:32.38align=center $201,500align=center II[16]
align=center 2013No Jet Lagalign=center 3Mike E. SmithSimon CallaghanAnthony Ramsdenalign=center 1 milealign=center 1:31.84align=center $150,750align=center II[17]
Arroyo Seco Mile Stakes
align=center 2012Obviously (IRE)align=center 4Joseph TalamoMike R. MitchellAnthony Fanticola & Joseph Scardinoalign=center 1 milealign=center 1:31.95align=center $150,000align=center II[18]
Oak Tree Mile Stakes
align=center 2011Jeranimoalign=center 5Martin GarciaMichael PenderRobert J. Wrightalign=center 1 milealign=center 1:32.61align=center $150,000align=center II[19]
At Hollywood Park  - Oak Tree Mile Stakes
align=center 2010Liberian Freighteralign=center 5Martin GarciaNeil D. DrysdaleShawn L. Dugan, King Edward Racing Stable & Charles N. Winneralign=center 1 milealign=center 1:33.24align=center $150,000align=center II[20]
At Santa Anita Park  - Oak Tree Mile Stakes
align=center 2009Cowboy Calalign=center 4Garrett K. GomezTodd A. PletcherRobert C. & Janice McNairalign=center 1 milealign=center 1:33.12align=center $150,000align=center II[21]
align=center 2008Hyperbaricalign=center 5Garrett K. GomezJulio C. CananiPrestonwood Farmalign=center 1 milealign=center 1:33.62align=center $200,000align=center II[22]
align=center 2007Out of Control (BRZ)align=center 4Michael C. BazeRobert J. FrankelT N T Studalign=center 1 milealign=center 1:34.16align=center $252,000align=center II[23]
align=center 2006Aragorn (IRE)align=center 4Corey NakataniNeil D. DrysdaleBallygallon Stud align=center 1 milealign=center 1:32.87align=center $249,000 align=center II[24]
align=center 2005Singletaryalign=center 5David R. FloresDon ChatlosLittle Red Feather Racingalign=center 1 milealign=center 1:34.54align=center $249,000align=center II[25]
align=center 2004Musical Chimesalign=center 4Kent J. DesormeauxNeil D. DrysdaleSheik Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoumalign=center 1 milealign=center 1:33.29align=center $246,000 align=center II[26]
align=center 2003Designed for Luckalign=center 6Pat ValenzuelaVladimir CerinDavid & Holly Wilsonalign=center 1 milealign=center 1:32.61align=center $300,000align=center II[27]
align=center 2002Night Patrolalign=center 6Jose Valdivia Jr.Nick CananiEverest Stablesalign=center 1 milealign=center 1:32.93align=center $234,000align=center II[28]
align=center 2001Val Royal (FR)align=center 5Jose Valdivia Jr.Julio C. CananiDavid S. Milchalign=center 1 milealign=center 1:33.21align=center $219,000align=center II[29]
align=center 2000War Chantalign=center 3Gary L. StevensNeil D. DrysdaleIrving & Marjorie Cowanalign=center 1 milealign=center 1:33.75align=center $249,000align=center II[30]
align=center 1999Silic (FR)align=center 4Corey NakataniJulio C. CananiTerrence Lanni, Ken Poslosky, Bernard C. Schiappa, et alalign=center 1 milealign=center 1:33.76align=center $200,000align=center III[31]
Oak Tree Mile Handicap
align=center 1998Hawksley Hill (IRE)align=center 5Alex O. SolisNeil D. DrysdaleDavid & Jill Heerenspergeralign=center 1 milealign=center 1:36.72align=center $274,000align=center III[32]
align=center 1997Fantastic Fellowalign=center 3Alex O. SolisD. Wayne LukasThe Thoroughbred Corporationalign=center 1 milealign=center 1:36.23align=center $200,000align=center III[33]
align=center 1996Urgent Request (IRE)align=center 6Chris McCarronCharles E. WhittinghamStewart Aitkenalign=center 1 milealign=center 1:32.44align=center $180,300align=center III[34]
Colonel F. W. Koester Handicap
align=center 1995align=center 5Goncalino AlmeidaWallace DollaseBonilla, Carr & Horizon Stablealign=center 1 milealign=center 1:35.30align=center $133,100align=center II[35]
align=center 1994Bon Point (GB)align=center 4Eddie DelahoussayeRobert J. FrankelJuddmonte Farmsalign=center 1 milealign=center 1:33.86align=center $107,050align=center II[36]
align=center 1993Johann Quatz (FR)align=center 4Eddie DelahoussayeRon McAnallyTadahiro Hotehamaalign=center 1 milealign=center 1:36.28align=center $107,350align=center II[37]
align=center 1992Twilight Agendaalign=center 6Chris McCarronD. Wayne LukasMoyglare Studalign=center 1 milealign=center 1:33.36align=center $110,300align=center II[38]
align=center 1991Ibero (ARG)align=center 4Alex O. SolisRon McAnallyIvan Pavlovsky & Frank Whithamalign=center 1 milealign=center 1:33.77align=center $112,000align=center II[39]
align=center 1990Notorious Pleasurealign=center 4Laffit Pincay Jr.Hector O. PalmaRobert, Karen, Marc, Michael & Richard Levyalign=center 1 milealign=center 1:33.00align=center $113,700align=center II[40]
align=center 1989Political Ambitionalign=center 5Neil D. DrysdaleClover Racing Stable (lessee), Kinkade, Wolfe, et alalign=center 1 milealign=center 1:33.40align=center $112,800align=center III[41]
align=center 1988Mohamed Abdu (IRE)align=center 4Gary L. StevensRichard W. MulhallMeyer & Molly Gaskin Trust  - Markovicalign=center 1 milealign=center 1:34.40align=center $110,550align=center [42]
align=center 1987Double Feintalign=center 4Fernando ToroLeRoy JolleyPeter M. Brantalign=center 1 milealign=center 1:37.00align=center $107,200align=center [43]
align=center 1986Palace Musicalign=center 5Gary L. StevensNelson Bunker Hunt & Allen E. Paulsonalign=center 1 milealign=center 1:35.00align=center $82,300align=center [44]
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See also

External site

Notes and References

  1. Web site: California Racing Hall of Fame Inductees . 2020 . California Thoroughbred Breeders Association. 29 September 2020.
  2. Web site: DeltaEpsilon University of Kansas  - Col. Koester Retires. 1969 . 29 September 2020.
  3. Web site: CITY OF HOPE MILE STAKES - MULTIPLE TRACKS. Thoroughbred Pedigree Online . 2020 . 29 September 2020.
  4. Web site: City of Hope Mile Stakes (Gr. 2) . Equibase . 2020 . 29 September 2020.
  5. http://www.santaanita.com/press/pressrelease/2013/09/santa-anita-park-name-grade-ii-stakes-race-honor-city-hope Arroyo Seco Stakes changed to City of Hope Stakes
  6. Web site: $75,000 Obviously Mile . 30 . Santa Anita Park . 2017 . 29 September 2020.
  7. Web site: 2023 City of Hope Mile Stakes Grade 2 – (race 10) . Equibase . 30 September 2023 . 4 October 2023.
  8. Web site: 2022 City of Hope Mile Stakes Grade 2 – (race 5) . Equibase . 1 October 2022 . 2 October 2022.
  9. Web site: 2021 City of Hope Mile Stakes Grade 2 - (race 3) . Equibase . 2 October 2021 . 4 October 2021.
  10. Web site: 2020 City of Hope Mile Stakes Grade 2 - (race 8) . Equibase . 3 October 2020 . 5 October 2020.
  11. Web site: 2019 City of Hope Mile Stakes Grade 2 - (race 8) . Equibase . 5 October 2019 . 25 September 2020.
  12. Web site: 2018 City of Hope Mile Stakes Grade 2 - (race 9) . Equibase . 6 October 2018 . 25 September 2020.
  13. Web site: 2017 Obviously Mile Stakes Black Type - (race 2) . Equibase . 7 October 2017 . 26 September 2020.
  14. Web site: 2016 City of Hope Mile Stakes Grade 2 - (race 8) . Equibase . 8 October 2016 . 25 September 2020.
  15. Web site: 2015 City of Hope Mile Stakes Grade 2 - (race 8) . Equibase . 27 September 2015 . 25 September 2020.
  16. Web site: 2014 City of Hope Mile Stakes Grade 2 - (race 9) . Equibase . 4 October 2014 . 25 September 2020.
  17. Web site: 2013 City of Hope Mile Stakes Grade 2 - (race 4) . Equibase . 5 October 2013 . 25 September 2020.
  18. Web site: 2012 Arroyo Seco Mile Stakes Grade 2 - (race 3) . Equibase . 6 October 2012 . 25 September 2020.
  19. Web site: 2011 Oak Tree Mile Stakes Grade 2 - (race 9) . Equibase . 8 October 2011 . 25 September 2020.
  20. Web site: 2010 Oak Tree Mile Stakes Grade 2 - (race 5) . Equibase . 9 October 2010 . 25 September 2020.
  21. Web site: 2009 Oak Tree Mile Stakes Grade 2 - (race 6) . Equibase . 10 October 2009 . 25 September 2020.
  22. Web site: 2008 Oak Tree Mile Stakes Grade 2 - (race 7) . Equibase . 28 September 2008 . 25 September 2020.
  23. Web site: 2007 Oak Tree Mile Stakes Grade 2 - (race 6) . Equibase . 7 October 2007 . 25 September 2020.
  24. Web site: 2006 Oak Tree Breeders' Cup Mile Stakes Grade 2 - (race 3) . Equibase . 7 October 2006 . 25 September 2020.
  25. Web site: 2005 Oak Tree Breeders' Cup Mile Stakes Grade 2 - (race 7) . Equibase . 8 October 2005 . 25 September 2020.
  26. Web site: 2004 Oak Tree Breeders' Cup Mile Stakes Grade 2 - (race 9) . Equibase . 9 October 2004 . 25 September 2020.
  27. Web site: 2003 Oak Tree Breeders' Cup Mile Stakes Grade 2 - (race 8) . Equibase . 5 October 2003 . 25 September 2020.
  28. Web site: 2002 Oak Tree Breeders' Cup Mile Stakes Grade 2 - (race 6) . Equibase . 5 October 2002 . 25 September 2020.
  29. Web site: 2001 Oak Tree Breeders' Cup Mile Stakes Grade 2 - (race 7) . Equibase . 7 October 2001 . 25 September 2020.
  30. Web site: 2000 Oak Tree Breeders' Cup Mile Stakes Grade 2 - (race 9) . Equibase . 14 October 2000 . 25 September 2020.
  31. Web site: 1999 Oak Tree Breeders' Cup Mile Stakes Grade 3 - (race 5) . Equibase . 16 October 1999 . 25 September 2020.
  32. Web site: 1998 Oak Tree Breeders' Cup Mile Handicap Grade 3 - (race 7) . Equibase . 18 October 1998 . 25 September 2020.
  33. Web site: 1997 Oak Tree Breeders' Cup Mile Stakes Grade 3 - (race 8) . Equibase . 18 October 1997 . 25 September 2020.
  34. Web site: 1996 Oak Tree Breeders' Cup Mile Handicap Grade 3 - (race 3) . Equibase . 5 October 1996 . 25 September 2020.
  35. Web site: 1995 Colonel F. W. Koester Handicap Grade 2 - (race 8) . Equibase . 7 October 1995 . 25 September 2020.
  36. Web site: 1994 Col. F. W. Koester Handicap Grade 2 - (race 8) . Equibase . 16 October 1994 . 25 September 2020.
  37. Web site: 1993 Col. F. W. Koester Handicap Grade 2 - (race 3) . Equibase . 17 October 1993 . 25 September 2020.
  38. Web site: 1992 Col. F. W. Koester Handicap Grade 2 - (race 8) . Equibase . 17 October 1992 . 25 September 2020.
  39. Web site: 1991 Col. F. W. Koester Handicap Grade 2 - (race 8) . Equibase . 19 October 1991 . 25 September 2020.
  40. News: Horse Racing Notes (1990 Colonel F. W. Koester Handicap - race 8: held 7 October 1990) . . 8 October 1990 . 26 September 2020 . 55 .
  41. News: Long Layoff Suits Political Ambition (1989 Colonel F. W. Koester Handicap - race 8: held 8 October 1989) . . 9 October 1989 . 26 September 2020 . 48 . Bill . Christine .
  42. News: Mohamed Abdu Takes Oak Tree feature (1988 Colonel F. W. Koester Handicap - race 8: held 23 October 1988) . . . 24 October 1988 . 26 September 2020 . 11 .
  43. News: ...; Double Feint notches Koester Handicap (1987 Colonel F. W. Koester Handicap - race 8: held 8 November 1987) . . . 9 November 1987 . 26 September 2020 . 11 .
  44. News: Palace Music Wins Koester (1986 Colonel F. W. Koester Handicap - race 8: held 4 October 1986) . . 5 October 1986 . 26 September 2020 . 92 .

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