Pat O'Brien Stakes explained

Class:Grade II
Horse Race:Pat O'Brien Stakes
Location:Del Mar Racetrack
Del Mar, California, United States
Inaugurated:Initial  - 1980
Renewed  - 1986
Race Type:Thoroughbred – Flat racing
Website:Del Mar
Distance:7 furlongs
Surface:Dirt
Track:left-handed
Qualification:Three-years-old & older
Weight:Base weights with allowances:
4-year-olds and up: 125 lbs.
3-year-olds: 122 lbs.
Purse:$250,000 (2022)

The Pat O'Brien Stakes is a Grade II American Thoroughbred horse race for three-year-olds and older over a distance of seven furlongs on the dirt track scheduled annually in August at Del Mar Racetrack in Del Mar, California. The event currently carries a purse of $250,000.

History

The race was named in honor of actor and Del Mar Racetrack co-founder, Pat O'Brien (1899–1983). Pat O'Brien, a classic character movie actor who often appeared in a James Cagney starring vehicle, loved the races.

The inaugural running of the event was on 25 September 1980, the twelfth and final day of the Del Mar Fair meeting. The event was for two-year-olds, over a distance of furlongs on the turf track and was won by Elmendorf Farm's Seafood in a time of 1:30. The following year the L.A. County Fair was moved to Pomona Fairgrounds and the event was idle.

In 1986 the administration of Del Mar renewed the event during their summer meeting as a sprint handicap over seven furlongs on the dirt.[1]

Between 1990 - 1995 and 2004 - 2006 the race had Breeders' Cup incentives which were reflected in the name of the event.[2]

The event was classified a Grade III event in 1994 and upgraded to Grade II in 1999.[2] In 2009 the event became a Grade I[1] and after three runnings it was downgraded back to a Grade II stakes.[2]

Of the notable winners of the event are Lit de Justice who won in 1995 in stakes record time, the following year he won the Breeders' Cup Sprint. The 1996 winner Alphabet Soup used the sprint event in his campaign which led to a victory in the Breeders' Cup Classic. The 2014 winner Goldencents went on to win his second Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile.

Records

Speed record:

Margins:

Most wins:

Most wins by a jockey:

Most wins by a trainer:

Most wins by an owner:

Winners

YearWinnerAgeJockeyTrainerOwnerDistanceTimePurseGradeRef
Pat O'Brien Stakes
align=center 2024Raging Torrent align=center 3Antonio FresuDoug F. O'NeillGreat Friends Stables & Mark Davis align=center 7 furlongsalign=center 1:21.17align=center $251,500align=center II[3]
align=center 2023Anarchistalign=center 4Ramon Vazquez Doug F. O'NeillIlium Stablesalign=center 7 furlongsalign=center 1:23.21align=center $250,000align=center II[4]
align=center 2022Laurel Riveralign=center 4Juan J. HernandezBob BaffertJuddmontealign=center 7 furlongsalign=center 1:21.37align=center $250,000align=center II[5]
align=center 2021Ginoblialign=center 4Drayden Van DykeRichard BaltasSlam Dunk Racing et al.align=center 7 furlongsalign=center 1:22.36align=center $200,000align=center II[6]
align=center 2020C Z Rocketalign=center 6Flavien PratPeter L. MillerTom Kagelealign=center 7 furlongsalign=center 1:22.25align=center $151,000align=center II[7]
align=center 2019Catalina Cruiseralign=center 5Flavien PratJohn W. SadlerHronis Racing align=center 7 furlongsalign=center 1:22.00align=center $200,351align=center II[8]
align=center 2018Catalina Cruiseralign=center 4Drayden Van DykeJohn W. SadlerHronis Racing align=center 7 furlongsalign=center 1:22.13align=center $196,000align=center II[9]
align=center 2017Giant Expectationsalign=center 4Gary L. StevensPeter EurtonBorder Racing & Gatto Racingalign=center 7 furlongsalign=center 1:21.08align=center $201,725align=center II[10]
align=center 2016Masochisticalign=center 6Tyler BazeRonald W. EllisLos Pollos Hermanos Racing & Jay Em Ess Stablealign=center 7 furlongsalign=center 1:20.31align=center $184,000align=center II[11]
align=center 2015Appealing Talealign=center 5Joseph TalamoPeter L. MillerCecil & Gary Barberalign=center 7 furlongsalign=center 1:21.40align=center $245,000align=center II[12]
align=center 2014Goldencentsalign=center 4Rafael BejaranoDoug F. O'NeillW. C. Racingalign=center 7 furlongsalign=center 1:20.99align=center $250,500align=center II[13]
align=center 2013Fed Bizalign=center 4Martin GarciaBob BaffertKaleem Shahalign=center 7 furlongsalign=center 1:21.12align=center $251,750align=center II[14]
align=center 2012Capital Accountalign=center 5David R. FloresBob BaffertThoroughbred Legends Racing Stablealign=center 7 furlongsalign=center 1:21.56align=center $250,000align=center II[15]
align=center 2011The Factoralign=center 3Martin GarciaBob BaffertGeorge Bolton & Fog City Stablealign=center 7 furlongsalign=center 1:21.56align=center $250,000align=center I[16]
align=center 2010El Brujoalign=center 4Joel RosarioBob BaffertArnold Zetcheralign=center 7 furlongsalign=center 1:21.70align=center $298,000align=center I[17]
align=center 2009Zensationalalign=center 3Victor EspinozaBob BaffertZayat Stablesalign=center 7 furlongsalign=center 1:22.31align=center $300,000align=center I[18]
Pat O'Brien Handicap
align=center 2008Lewis Michaelalign=center 5René R. DouglasFrank C. Calabresealign=center 7 furlongsalign=center 1:21.17align=center $297,500align=center II[19]
align=center 2007Greg's Goldalign=center 6Victor EspinozaDavid E. HofmansBill Boswellalign=center 7 furlongsalign=center 1:23.95align=center $306,000align=center II[20]
align=center 2006Siren Lurealign=center 5Alex O. SolisArt ShermanStuart Kesselman and Tony & Marilyn Melkonian align=center 7 furlongsalign=center 1:21.89align=center $298,000align=center II[21]
align=center 2005Imperialismalign=center 4Victor EspinozaKristin MulhallSteve Taubalign=center 7 furlongsalign=center 1:21.70align=center $280,000align=center II[22]
align=center 2004Kelaalign=center 6Tyler BazeMike R. MitchellJay Manoogianalign=center 7 furlongsalign=center 1:21.17align=center $194,000align=center II[23]
align=center 2003Disturbingthepeacealign=center 5Victor EspinozaDarrell ViennaDavid S. & Rita Milch & Herrick Racingalign=center 7 furlongsalign=center 1:21.53align=center $150,000align=center II[24]
align=center 2002Disturbingthepeacealign=center 4Victor EspinozaDarrell ViennaDavid S. & Rita Milchalign=center 7 furlongsalign=center 1:21.89align=center $150,000align=center II[25]
align=center 2001El Corredoralign=center 4Victor EspinozaBob BaffertHal Earnhardt IIIalign=center 7 furlongsalign=center 1:20.42align=center $150,000align=center II[26]
align=center 2000Love That Redalign=center 4Corey NakataniBob BaffertTerry D. Wellsalign=center 7 furlongsalign=center 1:21.89align=center $150,000align=center II[27]
align=center 1999Regal Thunderalign=center 5Chris AntleyJulio C. CananiDehaven, Levy, Malibu Valley Farms, et al.align=center 7 furlongsalign=center 1:21.13align=center $150,000align=center II[28]
align=center 1998Old Topperalign=center 3Eddie DelahoussayeNoble ThreewittBarbara Hunteralign=center 7 furlongsalign=center 1:21.51align=center $158,700align=center III[29]
align=center 1997Tres Paraisoalign=center 5Gary L. StevensDarrell ViennaErnest Auerbachalign=center 7 furlongsalign=center 1:21.45align=center $108,200align=center III[30]
align=center 1996Alphabet Soupalign=center 5Chris AntleyDavid E. HofmansRidder Thoroughbred Studalign=center 7 furlongsalign=center 1:20.79align=center $105,450align=center III[31]
align=center 1995Lit de Justicealign=center 5Corey NakataniJenine SahadiEvergreen Farm align=center 7 furlongsalign=center 1:20.06align=center $103,525align=center III[32]
align=center 1994D'Hallevantalign=center 4Corey NakataniRon McAnallyMary Fusselman & Janice L. Elyalign=center 7 furlongsalign=center 1:20.25align=center $100,350align=center III[33]
align=center 1993Slerpalign=center 4Robert B. Hess Jr.Allan L. Richiealign=center 7 furlongsalign=center 1:21.36align=center $87,850align=center Listed [34]
align=center 1992Light of Mornalign=center 6Eddie DelahoussayeRodney RashRobert E. Hibbert align=center 7 furlongsalign=center 1:20.65align=center $107,275align=center Listed [35]
align=center 1991Bruhoalign=center 5Corey NakataniJerry M. FanningJoseph M. Scardinoalign=center 7 furlongsalign=center 1:21.40align=center $82,600align=center Listed [36]
align=center 1990Sensational Staralign=center 6Rafael Q. MezaWilliam SpawrTony Calhoun, Larry Risoldi & John Sullivanalign=center 7 furlongsalign=center 1:20.60align=center $108,025align=center [37]
align=center 1989Olympic Nativealign=center 4Robbie DavisMike J. OrmanJoe Alvarez & Helen Smithalign=center 7 furlongsalign=center 1:20.20align=center $78,600align=center [38]
align=center 1988Sebrofalign=center 4Gary L. StevensLaz BarreraAaron U. Jonesalign=center 7 furlongsalign=center 1:20.40align=center $66,350align=center [39]
align=center 1987Zany Tacticsalign=center 6Jack L. KaenelBlake R. HeapVera C. Brunettealign=center 7 furlongsalign=center 1:21.20align=center $54,250align=center [40]
align=center 1986Bold Brawleyalign=center 3Pat ValenzuelaRonald W. EllisGilmour & Morrowalign=center 7 furlongsalign=center 1:20.40align=center $53,350align=center [41]
1981 - 1985Race not held
Pat O'Brien Stakes
align=center 1980Seafoodalign=center 2Marco CastanedaRobert J. FrankelElmendorf Farmalign=center furlongsalign=center 1:30.40align=center $45,850align=center [42]
Legend:

See also

List of American and Canadian Graded races

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: PAT O'BRIEN STAKES – MULTIPLE TRACKS . Thoroughbred Pedigree Online . 2020 . 16 August 2020.
  2. Web site: Pat O'Brien Stakes (Gr. 2) . Equibase . 2020 . 16 August 2020.
  3. Web site: 2023 Pat O'Brien Stakes Grade 2 – (race 10). Equibase . 26 August 2023 . 26 August 2023.
  4. Web site: 2024 Pat O'Brien Stakes Grade 2 – (race 9). Equibase . 24 August 2024 . 25 August 2024.
  5. Web site: 2022 Pat O'Brien Stakes Grade 2 – (race 9) . Equibase . 27 August 2022 . 3 September 2022.
  6. Web site: 2021 Pat O'Brien Stakes Grade 2 – (race 10) . Equibase . 28 August 2021 . 29 August 2021.
  7. Web site: 2020 Pat O'Brien Stakes Grade 2 – (race 10) . Equibase . 29 August 2020 . 30 August 2020.
  8. Web site: 2019 Pat O'Brien Stakes Grade 2 – (race 9) . Equibase . 24 August 2019 . 16 August 2020.
  9. Web site: 2018 Pat O'Brien Stakes Grade 2 – (race 7) . Equibase . 25 August 2018 . 16 August 2020.
  10. Web site: 2017 Pat O'Brien Stakes Grade 2 – (race 9) . Equibase . 26 August 2017 . 16 August 2020.
  11. Web site: 2016 Pat O'Brien Stakes Grade 2 – (race 3) . Equibase . 27 August 2016 . 16 August 2020.
  12. Web site: 2015 Pat O'Brien Stakes Grade 2 – (race 4) . Equibase . 22 August 2015 . 16 August 2020.
  13. Web site: 2014 Pat O'Brien Stakes Grade 2 – (race 9) . Equibase . 24 August 2014 . 16 August 2020.
  14. Web site: 2013 Pat O'Brien Stakes Grade 2 – (race 7) . Equibase . 25 August 2013 . 16 August 2020.
  15. Web site: 2012 Pat O'Brien Stakes Grade 2 – (race 5) . Equibase . 26 August 2012 . 16 August 2020.
  16. Web site: 2011 Pat O'Brien Stakes Grade 1 – (race 5) . Equibase . 28 August 2011 . 16 August 2020.
  17. Web site: 2010 Pat O'Brien Stakes Grade 1 – (race 10) . Equibase . 28 August 2010 . 16 August 2020.
  18. Web site: 2009 Pat O'Brien Stakes Grade 1 – (race 4) . Equibase . 6 September 2009 . 16 August 2020.
  19. Web site: 2008 Pat O'Brien Handicap Grade 2 – (race 8) . Equibase . 24 August 2008 . 16 August 2020.
  20. Web site: 2007 Pat O'Brien Handicap Grade 2 – (race 3) . Equibase . 19 August 2007 . 16 August 2020.
  21. Web site: 2006 Pat O'Brien Breeders' Cup Handicap Grade 2 – (race 6) . Equibase . 20 August 2006 . 16 August 2020.
  22. Web site: 2005 Pat O'Brien Breeders' Cup Handicap Grade 2 – (race 4) . Equibase . 21 August 2005 . 16 August 2020.
  23. Web site: 2004 Pat O'Brien Breeders' Cup Handicap Grade 2 – (race 8) . Equibase . 15 August 2004 . 16 August 2020.
  24. Web site: 2003 Pat O'Brien Handicap Grade 2 – (race 8) . Equibase . 17 August 2003 . 16 August 2020.
  25. Web site: 2002 Pat O'Brien Handicap Grade 2 – (race 8) . Equibase . 18 August 2002 . 16 August 2020.
  26. Web site: 2001 Pat O'Brien Handicap Grade 2 – (race 8) . Equibase . 12 August 2001 . 16 August 2020.
  27. Web site: 2000 Pat O'Brien Handicap Grade 2 – (race 8) . Equibase . 20 August 2000 . 16 August 2020.
  28. Web site: 1999 Pat O'Brien Handicap Grade 2 – (race 8) . Equibase . 14 August 1999 . 16 August 2020.
  29. Web site: 1998 Pat O'Brien Handicap Grade 3 – (race 4) . Equibase . 15 August 1998 . 16 August 2020.
  30. Web site: 1997 Pat O'Brien Handicap Grade 3 – (race 8) . Equibase . 16 August 1997 . 16 August 2020.
  31. Web site: 1996 Pat O'Brien Handicap Grade 3 – (race 8) . Equibase . 17 August 1996 . 16 August 2020.
  32. Web site: 1995 Pat O'Brien Breeders' Cup Handicap Grade 3 – (race 8) . Equibase . 19 August 1995 . 16 August 2020.
  33. Web site: 1994 Pat O'Brien Breeders' Cup Handicap Grade 3 – (race 8) . Equibase . 20 August 1994 . 16 August 2020.
  34. Web site: 1993 Pat O'Brien Breeders' Cup Handicap Listed – (race 8) . Equibase . 21 August 1993 . 16 August 2020.
  35. Web site: 1992 Pat O'Brien Breeders' Cup Handicap Listed – (race 8) . Equibase . 23 August 1992 . 16 August 2020.
  36. Web site: 1991 Pat O'Brien Breeders' Cup Handicap Listed – (race 8) . Equibase . 24 August 1991 . 16 August 2020.
  37. Web site: Sensational Star Turns In Another Sensational Win in O'Brien Sprint (1990 Pat O'Brien Breeders' Cup Handicap – race 8: held 29 August 1990) . . 30 August 1990 . 16 August 2020 . 67 . Bob . Mieczerski.
  38. Web site: Sensational Star Turns In Another Sensational Win in O'Brien Sprint (1989 Pat O'Brien Handicap – race 8: held 30 August 1989) . . 31 August 1989 . 16 August 2020 . 73 . Dave . McKibben.
  39. Web site: Sebrof Wins in Pat O'Brien Handicap (1988 Pat O'Brien Handicap – race 8: held 30 July 1988) . . 31 July 1988 . 16 August 2020 . 47 . Bill . Christine.
  40. Web site: Zany Tactics prevails, faces $120,000 question (1987 Pat O'Brien Handicap – race 8: held 22 August 1987) . . 23 August 1987 . 16 August 2020 . 29 . Steve . Schuelein .
  41. Web site: Bold Brawley Wins O'Brien 'Cap (1986 Pat O'Brien Handicap – race 8: held 30 August 1986) . Associated Press . The San Bernardino County Sun. 31 August 1986 . 16 August 2020 . 53 .
  42. Web site: Results At Del Mar (1980 Pat O'Brien Stakes – race 11: held 25 September 1980) . . 26 September 1980 . 16 August 2020 . 48 .

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