Princess Rooney Stakes Explained

Class:Grade III
Horse Race:Princess Rooney Stakes
Inaugurated:1985 (at Calder Race Course as Princess Rooney Handicap)
Race Type:Thoroughbred - Flat racing
Website:Gulfstream Park
Distance:7 furlongs
Surface:Dirt
Track:left-handed
Qualification:Fillies & Mares, three-years-old and older
Weight:Base weights with allowances:
Older: 126 lbs
3YOs: 122 lbs
Purse:$200,000 (2023)
Bonuses:Winner receives automatic entry to the Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Sprint

The Princess Rooney Stakes is a Grade III American Thoroughbred horse race for fillies and mares aged three and older over a distance of seven furlongs on the dirt run annually at Gulfstream Park in Hallandale Beach, Florida.

History

The inaugural running of the event was on 10 August 1985 at Calder Race Course as the Princess Rooney Handicap.

The event is named in honor for the U.S. Hall of Fame filly Princess Rooney, who won her first four starts at the Calder racetrack.[1]

The event was contested at a distance of seven furlongs until 1997. The event was run at six furlongs from 1998 to 2015.[2]

In 1999, the event was upgraded to Grade III status by the Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association and carried a $300,000 purse. Three years later the event was upgraded again to Grade II. The event was a Grade I event from 2006 to 2014. The race was not run in 2014 due to changes in the racing schedule resulting from Gulfstream announcing their lease of the Calder Race Course property.[3]

In 2015, the race was run at Gulfstream for the first time as the Princess Rooney Stakes, as the conditions were changed from handicap to allowance weights. The race had also been downgraded to Grade II status.[4] The following year, the distance was increased back to the original 7 furlongs.[4]

In 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States, Gulfstream Park did not schedule the event in their updated and shortened spring-summer meeting.[4] The following year, the race became an invitational event.[4]

In April 2023 Gulfstream announced that the Princess Rooney, usually run in early July, would be moved to a new date at the beginning of October. As a consequence of the change, the American Graded Stakes Committee downgraded the race to Grade III status.[5]

The race is part of the Breeders' Cup Challenge "Win and You're In" series, with the winner receiving automatic entry to the Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Sprint.[6]

Records

Speed record:

Margins:

Most wins:

Most wins by a jockey:

Most wins by a trainer:

Most wins by an owner:

Winners

YearWinnerAgeJockeyTrainerOwnerDistanceTimePurseGradeRef
At Gulfstream Park  - Princess Rooney Stakes
align=center 2022Ce Cealign=center 6Victor EspinozaMichael W. McCarthyBo Hirsch align=center 7 furlongsalign=center 1:22.20align=center $300,000align=center II[7]
align=center 2021Ce Cealign=center 5Victor EspinozaMichael W. McCarthyBo Hirsch align=center 7 furlongsalign=center 1:21.94align=center $350,000align=center II[8]
2020Race not held
align=center 2019Stormy Embracealign=center 5Wilmer A. GarciaKathleen O'ConnellMatalona Thoroughbreds align=center 7 furlongsalign=center 1:22.99align=center $250,000align=center II[9]
align=center 2018Stormy Embracealign=center 4Wilmer A. GarciaKathleen O'ConnellMatalona Thoroughbreds align=center 7 furlongsalign=center 1:21.81align=center $250,000align=center II[10]
align=center 2017Curlin's Approvalalign=center 4Luis SaezMartin D. WolfsonAlter's Racing Stable & Bridlewood Farmalign=center 7 furlongsalign=center 1:21.68align=center $250,000align=center II[11]
align=center 2016Spelling Againalign=center 5Luis SaezBrad H. CoxSeajay Racingalign=center 7 furlongsalign=center 1:22.09align=center $250,000align=center II[12]
align=center 2015Merry Meadowalign=center 5Javier CastellanoMark A. HennigWilliam Parsons Jr. & David S. Howe align=center 6 furlongsalign=center 1:09.29align=center $250,000align=center II[13]
2014Race not held
At Calder Racetrack  - Princess Rooney Handicap
align=center 2013Starship Trufflesalign=center 4Edgard J. ZayasMartin D. WolfsonChasing Tails Stablesalign=center 6 furlongsalign=center 1:10.57align=center $350,000align=center I[14]
align=center 2012Musical Romancealign=center 5Juan LeyvaWilliam A. KaplanWilliam A. Kaplan & Pinnacle Racing Stable (Adam Lazarus, managing partner)align=center 6 furlongsalign=center 1:10.92align=center $400,000align=center I[15]
align=center 2011Sassy Imagealign=center 4Mike E. SmithDale L. RomansJerry Romans align=center 6 furlongsalign=center 1:11.61align=center $350,000align=center I[16]
align=center 2010Jessica Is Backalign=center 6Elvis TrujilloMartin D. WolfsonFarnsworth Stables align=center 6 furlongsalign=center 1:11.48align=center $350,000align=center I[17]
align=center 2009Game Facealign=center 4Edgar S. PradoTodd A. PletcherZabeel Racing Internationalalign=center 6 furlongsalign=center 1:10.74align=center $350,000align=center I[18]
align=center 2008Mistical Planalign=center 4Corey NakataniDoug F. O'NeillJ. Paul Reddamalign=center 6 furlongsalign=center 1:10.76align=center $400,000align=center I[19]
align=center 2007River's Prayeralign=center 4Clinton L. PottsPaula S. CapestroPaula S. Capestro, Bantry Farms & Martin Racing Stablealign=center 6 furlongsalign=center 1:10.66align=center $500,000align=center I[20]
align=center 2006Malibu Mintalign=center 4Josue ArceJames R. ChapmanJohn & Martha Mulhollandalign=center 6 furlongsalign=center 1:10.02align=center $500,000align=center I[21]
align=center 2005Madcap Escapadealign=center 4Jerry D. BaileyFrank L. BrothersBruce Lunsfordalign=center 6 furlongsalign=center 1:09.93align=center $500,000align=center II[22]
align=center 2004Ema Bovary (CHI)align=center 5Roberto M. GonzalezLarry D. RossRichard T. Beal Jr. & Lana Ramsey-Borgalign=center 6 furlongsalign=center 1:10.81align=center $500,000align=center II[23]
align=center 2003Gold Moveralign=center 5Jerry D. BaileyMark A. HennigEdward P. Evansalign=center 6 furlongsalign=center 1:11.31align=center $500,000align=center II[24]
align=center 2002Gold Moveralign=center 4Jerry D. BaileyMark A. HennigEdward P. Evansalign=center 6 furlongsalign=center 1:10.21align=center $400,000align=center II[25]
align=center 2001Dream Supremealign=center 4Pat DayWilliam I. MottKinsman Stablealign=center 6 furlongsalign=center 1:10.48align=center $400,000align=center III[26]
align=center 2000Hurricane Bertiealign=center 5Pat DayBernard S. FlintRichard, Bertram & Elaine Kleinalign=center 6 furlongsalign=center 1:11.43align=center $400,000align=center III[27]
align=center 1999Princess Pietrinaalign=center 5Frank CarlisiGemini Stables align=center 6 furlongsalign=center 1:10.49align=center $300,000align=center III[28]
align=center 1998U Can Do Italign=center 5Eibar CoaLarry PilottiCarina & Frank Maranoalign=center 6 furlongsalign=center 1:10.12align=center $250,000align=center Listed [29]
align=center 1997Vivacealign=center 4Randy RomeroCam GambolatiPost Oak Farmalign=center 6 furlongsalign=center 1:10.94align=center $250,000align=center Listed [30]
align=center 1996Chaposa Springsalign=center 4Laffit Pincay Jr.Martin D. WolfsonSuresh Chintamanenialign=center 7 furlongsalign=center 1:23.40align=center $100,000align=center Listed [31]
align=center 1995align=center 4Gary BoulangerMartin D. WolfsonMichael E. Pegramalign=center 7 furlongsalign=center 1:23.18align=center $100,000align=center Listed [32]
align=center 1994Roamin Rachelalign=center 4Wigberto S. RamosTri Honors Stablealign=center 7 furlongsalign=center 1:24.01align=center $100,000align=center Listed [33]
align=center 1993Lady Sonataalign=center 4Michael Andre LeeOliver E. EdwardsV E J Stablesalign=center 7 furlongsalign=center 1:23.00align=center $50,000align=center Listed [34]
align=center 1992Magalalign=center 5Ruben HernandezRaymond TamargoDolares S. Tamargoalign=center 7 furlongsalign=center 1:23.60align=center $50,000align=center Listed [35]
align=center 1991Magalalign=center 4Ruben HernandezRaymond TamargoDolares S. Tamargoalign=center 7 furlongsalign=center 1:24.62align=center $54,250align=center Listed [36]
align=center 1990Sweet Proud Pollyalign=center 3Pedro A. RodriguezRonald J. SarazinMrs. Eric H. Cocksalign=center 7 furlongsalign=center 1:25.00align=center $53,400align=center [37]
align=center 1989Ana T.align=center 4Robert Neal LesterGeorge JulianHolly Rinconalign=center 7 furlongsalign=center 1:24.80align=center $81,650align=center [38]
align=center 1988Spirit of Fighteralign=center 5Odin J. LondonoDaniel C. HurtakDennis Punches & Dan Hurtakalign=center 7 furlongsalign=center 1:24.60align=center $54,250align=center [39]
align=center 1987Classy Tricksalign=center 4Marland C. SuckieRon A. FelixHarry Katz & Sidney L. Portalign=center 7 furlongsalign=center 1:25.00align=center $53,400align=center [40]
align=center 1986Classy Tricksalign=center 3Robert Neal LesterRon A. FelixHarry Katzalign=center 7 furlongsalign=center 1:25.00align=center $45,550align=center [41]
align=center 1985Birdie Bellealign=center 4J. A. SantiagoLeo SierraCuardra Santa Ritaalign=center 7 furlongsalign=center 1:24.40align=center $55,400align=center [42]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Princess Rooney (KY) . equibase . 30 June 2021 . 2021 . Career: 21 Starts 17 wins 2 seconds 1 third – $1,343,339.
  2. Web site: PRINCESS ROONEY HANDICAP - MULTIPLE TRACKS. 2021 . 30 June 2021 . Thoroughbred Database .
  3. Web site: Spencer . Clark . Gulfstream Park set to host stakes races normally held at Calder . . 29 June 2021 . 2 October 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20150708072012/https://www.miamiherald.com/sports/horse-racing/article2485311.html. 8 July 2015.
  4. Web site: Profile - Princess Rooney Stakes. www.equibase.com . 30 June 2021.
  5. Web site: Date Change Sees Princess Rooney Downgraded to Grade 3. Angst. Frank. 14 August 2023. The Blood-Horse . 15 August 2023.
  6. Web site: Breeders' Cup Challenge Series. 15 August 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230815115406/https://www.breederscup.com/races/challenge-series?tab=schedule. 15 August 2023.
  7. Web site: 2022 Princess Rooney Invitational Stakes Grade 2 - (race 11) . Equibase . 2 July 2022.
  8. Web site: 2021 Princess Rooney Invitational Stakes Grade 2 - (race 11) . Equibase . 3 July 2021.
  9. Web site: 2019 Princess Rooney Stakes Grade 2 - (race 12) . Equibase . 29 June 2019 . 29 June 2021.
  10. Web site: 2018 Princess Rooney Stakes Grade 2 - (race 12) . Equibase . 30 June 2018 . 29 June 2021.
  11. Web site: 2017 Princess Rooney S. Presented by Hardacre Farm Grade 2 - (race 12) . Equibase . 1 July 2017 . 29 June 2021.
  12. Web site: 2016 Princess Rooney S. Presented by Hardacre Farm Grade 2 - (race 12) . Equibase . 2 July 2016 . 29 June 2021.
  13. Web site: 2015 Princess Rooney Stakes Grade 2 - (race 10) . Equibase . 5 July 2015 . 29 June 2021.
  14. Web site: 2013 Princess Rooney Handicap Grade 1 - (race 10) . Equibase . 6 July 2013 . 29 June 2021.
  15. Web site: 2012 Princess Rooney Handicap Grade 1 - (race 11) . Equibase . 7 July 2012 . 29 June 2021.
  16. Web site: 2011 Princess Rooney Handicap Grade 1 - (race 12) . Equibase . 9 July 2011 . 29 June 2021.
  17. Web site: 2010 Princess Rooney Handicap Grade 1 - (race 11) . Equibase . 10 July 2010 . 29 June 2021.
  18. Web site: 2009 Princess Rooney Handicap Grade 1 - (race 9) . Equibase . 11 July 2009 . 29 June 2021.
  19. Web site: 2008 Princess Rooney Handicap Grade 1 - (race 9) . Equibase . 12 July 2008 . 29 June 2021.
  20. Web site: 2007 Princess Rooney Handicap Grade 1 - (race 11) . Equibase . 7 July 2007 . 29 June 2021.
  21. Web site: 2006 Princess Rooney Handicap Grade 1 - (race 10) . Equibase . 15 July 2006 . 29 June 2021.
  22. Web site: 2005 Princess Rooney Handicap Grade 2 - (race 11) . Equibase . 10 July 2005 . 29 June 2021.
  23. Web site: 2004 Princess Rooney Handicap Grade 2 - (race 11) . Equibase . 10 July 2004 . 29 June 2021.
  24. Web site: 2003 Princess Rooney Handicap Grade 2 - (race 11) . Equibase . 12 July 2003 . 29 June 2021.
  25. Web site: 2002 Princess Rooney Handicap Grade 2 - (race 12) . Equibase . 13 July 2002 . 29 June 2021.
  26. Web site: 2001 Princess Rooney Handicap Grade 3 - (race 12) . Equibase . 14 July 2001 . 29 June 2021.
  27. Web site: 2000 Princess Rooney Handicap Grade 3 - (race 11) . Equibase . 15 July 2000 . 29 June 2021.
  28. Web site: 1999 Princess Rooney Handicap Grade 3 - (race 10) . Equibase . 23 October 1999 . 29 June 2021.
  29. Web site: 1998 Princess Rooney Handicap Listed - (race 11) . Equibase . 17 October 1998 . 29 June 2021.
  30. Web site: 1997 Princess Rooney Handicap Listed - (race 11) . Equibase . 4 October 1997 . 29 June 2021.
  31. Web site: 1996 Princess Rooney Handicap Listed - (race 7) . Equibase . 22 June 1996 . 29 June 2021.
  32. Web site: 1995 Princess Rooney Handicap Listed - (race 10) . Equibase . 24 June 1995 . 29 June 2021.
  33. Web site: 1994 Princess Rooney Handicap Listed - (race 10) . Equibase . 25 June 1994 . 29 June 2021.
  34. Web site: 1993 Princess Rooney Handicap Listed - (race 10) . Equibase . 24 July 1993 . 29 June 2021.
  35. Web site: 1992 Princess Rooney Handicap Listed - (race 9) . Equibase . 11 July 1992 . 29 June 2021.
  36. Web site: 1991 Princess Rooney Handicap Listed - (race 9) . Equibase . 29 September 1991 . 29 June 2021.
  37. Web site: Sweet Proud Polly wins Princess Rooney race – (race 9: held 26 August 1990) . . . 43 . 27 August 1990 . 30 June 2021.
  38. Web site: Ana T. surprises Spirit of Fighter – (race 10: held 13 August 1989) . Dick . Evans . . 34 . 14 August 1989 . 30 June 2021.
  39. Web site: Spirit of Fighter wins Princess Rooney – (race 9: held 10 July 1988) . . 34 . 11 July 1988 . 30 June 2021.
  40. Web site: Like Brothers, like sisters for winners at Calder – (race 9: held 13 July 1987) . Dick . Evans . . 482 . 14 July 1987 . 30 June 2021.
  41. Web site: Patience pays off for Classy Tricks in Princess Rooney – (race 9: held 19 July 1986) . Ken . Plutnicki . . 46 . 20 July 1986 . 30 June 2021.
  42. Web site: 'Belle' outruns 'Secretary' in Rooney – (race 9: held 10 August 1985) . Dave . Joseph . . 49 . 11 August 1985 . 30 June 2021.

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