Robert J. Frankel Stakes Explained

Class:Grade III
Horse Race:Robert J. Frankel Stakes
Location:Santa Anita
Arcadia, California
Inaugurated:1968 (as San Gorgonio Handicap)
Race Type:Thoroughbred – Flat racing
Website:Santa Anita Park
Distance: miles
Surface:Turf
Track:left-handed
Qualification:Fillies and mares, three-year-old and older
Weight:Base weights with allowances:
4-year-olds and older: 125 lbs.
3-year-olds: 123 lbs.
Purse:$100,000 (since 2020)

The Robert J. Frankel Stakes is a Grade III American Thoroughbred horse race for fillies and mares age three and older run over a distance of one and one-eighth miles (9 furlongs) on the turf track held annually in late December at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia, California, USA. The event currently offers a purse of $100,000.

History

The inaugural running of the event was on 4 January 1968 as the San Gorgonio Handicap, a sprint over the Downhill turf course over a distance of about furlongs for horses that were four years old or older. The event was won by Tumble Weed who was trained by US Hall of Fame trainer Charles E. Whittingham in a time of 1:13.

The event was named after a landmarks in Southern California, known as San Gorgonio Pass, San Gorgonio Mountain. a mountain in the San Bernardino Mountains and the former town of San Gorgonio now called Beaumont.

The following year the event was scheduled as a claiming stakes event held over a distance of miles and was called the San Gorgonio Claiming Stakes. In 1970 the event was not held.[1]

In 1976 Santa Anita Track Administration changed the conditions of the event to a handicap for four-year-old fillies and mares and changing the name of the event back to San Gorgonio Handicap. The winner was the seven-year-old Chilean-bred mare Tizna, who carried a record weight of 132 lbs to victory by a nose as the 9/5 favorite.

In 1977 the event was run twice. Once in January and the second time in December when track administration scheduled the event earlier for the 1977–1978 Racing season.[2] Hence, the event was not held in 1978 when the scheduled back in its January time slot.[2]

In 1983 the American Graded Stakes Committee classified the event as Grade III and upgraded the race in 1985 to Grade II.[2]

The event was renamed in 2010 to honor the late Hall of Fame trainer Robert J. Frankel who had trained eight winners of the event.[3] [4]

In 2012 the event was downgraded back to Grade III.[2]

The 2016 Robert J. Frankel Stakes lost its Grade III classification when, for safety reasons, the race was switched from the turf course to the dirt track.[5]

In 2021 the event was scheduled to be held on the last day of the year but due to wet conditions Santa Anita administration moved the event to New Year's Day. Hence the conditions of the event were for four-year-olds and over.[6]

Records

Time record:

Margins:

Most wins by a jockey:

Most wins by a trainer:

Most wins by an owner:

Winners

YearWinnerAgeJockeyTrainerOwnerDistanceTimePurseGradeRef
Robert J. Frankel Stakes
align=center 2023Angel Nadeshiko align=center 4Antonio FresuPatrick GallagherU.S. Equinealign=center milesalign=center 1:50.69align=center $100,500align=center III[7]
align=center Queen Goddess align=center 4John R. VelazquezMichael McCarthyEclipse Thoroughbred Partners & Gary Barber align=center milesalign=center 1:48.35align=center $102,500align=center III[8]
align=center 2022 (Jan)Luckalign=center 5Flavien PratRichard BaltasLNJ Foxwoodsalign=center milesalign=center 1:48.26align=center $101,000align=center III[9]
2021Race not held
align=center 2020Mucho Unusualalign=center 4John R. VelazquezTim YakteenGeorge Krikorianalign=center milesalign=center 1:48.32align=center $101,500align=center III[10]
align=center 2019Mirthalign=center 4Mike E. SmithPhilip D'AmatoLittle Red Feather Racingalign=center milesalign=center 1:48.32align=center $101,053align=center III[11]
align=center 2018Fahan Muraalign=center 4Edwin A. MaldonadoVladimir CerinBran Jam Stablealign=center milesalign=center 1:46.85align=center $151,035align=center III[12]
align=center 2017align=center 4Brice BlancRichard BaltasAbbondanza Racing & Medallion Racingalign=center milesalign=center 1:48.10align=center $100,345align=center III[13]
align=center 2016Goodyearforroses (IRE)align=center 4Corey NakataniRichard BaltasAbbondanza Racingalign=center milesalign=center 1:51.42align=center $98,000align=center Listed [14]
align=center 2015Gender Agenda (GB)align=center 4Rafael BejaranoCarla GainesKeith Brackpool, Alon Ossip, Timothy Ritvoalign=center milesalign=center 1:50.29align=center $101,750align=center III[15]
align=center 2014Lady Pimpernel (GB)align=center 4Victor EspinozaCarla GainesTriton Racing align=center milesalign=center 1:49.96align=center $101,000align=center III[16]
align=center 2013Customer Basealign=center 4Mike E. SmithThomas F. ProctorGlen Hill Farmalign=center milesalign=center 1:46.45align=center $101,000align=center III[17]
align=center rowspan=22012Qaraaba (GB)align=center 5Julien R. LeparouxSimon CallaghanAlice Bamford & Michael B. Taboralign=center milesalign=center 1:49.20align=center $151,000align=center IIIDecember[18]
Bauble Queenalign=center 4Garrett K. GomezJ. Eric KruljacClass Racing Stablealign=center milesalign=center 1:48.22align=center $150,000align=center IIJanuary[19]
align=center 2011Spring Style (IRE)align=center 6Garrett K. GomezBen D. A. CecilKristy Cecil & Zillah Reddamalign=center milesalign=center 1:51.08align=center $147,000align=center II[20]
San Gorgonio Handicap
align=center 2010Cat by the Talealign=center 5Joel RosarioNeil D. DrysdaleRaymond Keoghalign=center milesalign=center 1:48.17align=center $150,000align=center II[21]
align=center 2009Tizfizalign=center 5Agapito DelgadilloRafael DeLeonBrian Kahn & Richard J. O'Neill Trustalign=center milesalign=center 1:49.62align=center $150,000align=center II[22]
align=center 2008Wait A Whilealign=center 5Garrett K. GomezTodd A. PletcherArindel Farmalign=center milesalign=center 1:46.81align=center $150,000align=center II[23]
align=center 2007Citronnadealign=center 4David R. FloresRobert J. FrankelStronach Stablesalign=center milesalign=center 1:46.80align=center $150,000align=center II[24]
align=center 2006Silver Cup (IRE)align=center 4Victor EspinozaPatrick L. BianconeMartin S. Schwartzalign=center milesalign=center 1:47.46align=center $150,000align=center II[25]
align=center 2005Fencelineneighboralign=center 5Luis H. JaureguiMichael MachowskyAmerman Racingalign=center milesalign=center 1:49.82align=center $150,000align=center III[26]
align=center 2004Megahertz (GB)align=center 5Alex O. SolisRobert J. FrankelMichael Belloalign=center milesalign=center 1:49.51align=center $147,000align=center II[27]
align=center 2003Tates Creekalign=center 5Pat ValenzuelaRobert J. FrankelJuddmonte Farmsalign=center milesalign=center 1:46.91align=center $150,000align=center II[28]
align=center 2002Tout Charmantalign=center 6Chris McCarronRon McAnallyStonerside Stablealign=center milesalign=center 1:47.22align=center $150,000align=center II[29]
align=center 2001Uncharted Haven (GB)align=center 4Alex O. SolisRobert J. Frankel3 Plus U Stablealign=center milesalign=center 1:50.02align=center $150,000align=center II[30]
align=center 2000Lady At Peacealign=center 4Garrett K. GomezEdwin J. GregsonJon & Sarah Kellyalign=center milesalign=center 1:48.75align=center $150,000align=center II[31]
align=center 1999See You Soon (FR)align=center 5Kent J. DesormeauxRobert J. FrankelCharles Kenisalign=center milesalign=center 1:49.14align=center $150,000align=center II[32]
align=center 1998Golden Arches (FR)align=center 4Chris McCarronRon McAnallySidney H. Craigalign=center milesalign=center 1:49.42align=center $161,450align=center II[33]
align=center 1997Sixieme Sensalign=center 5Corey NakataniRobert J. Frankel3 Plus U Stable align=center milesalign=center 1:47.16align=center $132,950align=center II[34]
align=center 1996Wandesta (GB)align=center 5Corey NakataniRobert J. FrankelJuddmonte Farmsalign=center milesalign=center 1:49.13align=center $130,550align=center II[35]
align=center 1995Queens Court Queenalign=center 6Corey NakataniRon McAnallyAlex G. Campbell Jr.align=center milesalign=center 1:48.70align=center $107,000align=center II[36]
align=center 1994Hero's Lovealign=center 6Laffit Pincay Jr.Rafael BecerraFrank Stronachalign=center milesalign=center 1:47.65align=center $111,800align=center II[37]
align=center 1993Southern Trucealign=center 5Corey NakataniRoger M. SteinRegal Rose Stablealign=center milesalign=center 1:51.28align=center $112,100align=center II[38]
align=center 1992Paseana (ARG)align=center 5Chris McCarronRon McAnallySidney H. Craigalign=center milesalign=center 1:53.88align=center $130,375 align=center II[39]
align=center 1991Royal Touch (IRE)align=center 6Chris McCarronCharles E. WhittinghamMohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoumalign=center milesalign=center 1:47.80align=center $140,100align=center II[40]
align=center 1990Invited Guest (IRE)align=center 6Russell BazeRichard E. MandellaRandall D. Hubbard align=center milesalign=center 1:46.40align=center $140,000align=center II[41]
align=center 1989No Reviewalign=center 4Rafael Q. MezaChristopher SpeckertBuckland Farmalign=center milesalign=center 1:48.80align=center $136,200align=center II[42]
align=center 1988Miss Altoalign=center 5Jerry M. FanningJerry Arnold & Stan Hulleralign=center milesalign=center 1:49.20align=center $108,200align=center II[43]
align=center 1987Frau Altiva (ARG)align=center 5Laffit Pincay Jr.Henry M. MorenoNita Brooks,[44] Louis Lee Brooks Jr. & Leigh Lawrencealign=center milesalign=center 1:50.20align=center $108,100align=center II[45]
align=center 1986Mountain Bear (GB)align=center 5Eddie DelahoussayeDarrell ViennaBob Forgnone, Richard Levy, Chuck Marquis, Dean Stern, Joe Sharer & Jim Franklin align=center milesalign=center 1:48.40align=center $112,500align=center II[46]
align=center 1985Fact Finderalign=center 6Fernando ToroNelson Bunker Huntalign=center milesalign=center 1:48.20align=center $107,500align=center II[47]
align=center 1984First Advancealign=center 5Marco CastanedaFrank T. RappaMargaret & Frank Rappaalign=center milesalign=center 1:48.80align=center $89,950align=center III[48]
align=center 1983Castillaalign=center 4Chris McCarronCharles E. WhittinghamMary Jones Bradleyalign=center milesalign=center 1:46.40align=center $84,550align=center III[49]
align=center 1982Track Robberyalign=center 6Eddie DelahoussayeRobert L. WheelerSumma Stablealign=center milesalign=center 1:52.60align=center $79,700align=center [50]
align=center 1981Kilijaro (IRE)align=center 5Bill ShoemakerCharles E. WhittinghamPeter M. Brantalign=center milesalign=center 1:49.20align=center $63,300align=center [51]
align=center 1980§ Miss Magneticalign=center 5Luis Enrique OrtegaRon McAnallyElmendorf Farmalign=center milesalign=center 1:50.00align=center $66,700align=center [52]
align=center 1979Via Maris (FR)align=center 4Angel Cordero Jr.Angel Penna Sr.Daniel Wildensteinalign=center milesalign=center 1:52.60align=center $56,500align=center [53]
1978Race not held
align=center rowspan=21977Lucie Manet (ARG)align=center 4Bill ShoemakerJaime VillagomezJohn & Donald Valpredoalign=center milesalign=center 1:50.80align=center $52,750align=center December[54]
Merry Lady III (ARG)align=center 4Laffit Pincay Jr.Henry M. MorenoRed Bee Ranch align=center milesalign=center 1:54.00align=center $58,700align=center January[55]
align=center 1976Tizna (CHI)align=center 7Fernando AlvarezHenry M. MorenoNile Financial Corp.align=center milesalign=center 1:47.20align=center $43,800align=center [56]
San Gorgonio Claiming Stakes
align=center 1975Madison Palace (FRA)align=center 7Donald PierceFarrell W. JonesAlbert Sultan & Peter Valentialign=center milesalign=center 1:48.40align=center $34,900align=center [57]
align=center 1974Margumalign=center 5Bill ShoemakerTom PrattLeone J. Petersalign=center milesalign=center 1:50.60align=center $36,000align=center [58]
align=center 1973§ Extra Handalign=center 7Laffit Pincay Jr.Robert J. FrankelMarion R. Frankelalign=center milesalign=center 1:49.00align=center $36,700align=center [59]
align=center 1972§ Tradesmanalign=center 8Eddie BelmontePancho MartinSigmund Sommeralign=center milesalign=center 1:49.20align=center $37,100align=center [60]
align=center 1971Never Confusealign=center 5Laffit Pincay Jr.William J. HirschKing Ranchalign=center milesalign=center 1:51.60align=center $30,550align=center [61]
1970Race not held
align=center 1969Jimmy Peanutsalign=center 4Walter BlumRoger LaurinEdward Sawyeralign=center milesalign=center 1:52.00align=center $24,900align=center [62]
San Gorgonio Handicap
align=center 1968Tumble Windalign=center 4John SellersCharles E. WhittinghamLlangollen Farm Stable & Rock Spring Stablealign=center align=center 1:13.60align=center $23,150align=center [63]
Legend:


Notes:
§ Ran as an entry

See also

List of American and Canadian Graded races

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: ROBERT J. FRANKEL STAKES - MULTIPLE TRACKS . Thoroughbred Pedigree Online . 2021 . 22 December 2021.
  2. Web site: Robert J. Frankel Stakes (Gr. 3) . www.equibase.com . 23 December 2021.
  3. http://www.santaanita.com/press/pressrelease/2010/12/santa-anita-honors-legendary-trainer-frankel-san-gorgonio-becomes-gr-i i "Santa Anita Honors Legendary Trainer Frankel, San Gorgonio Becomes Gr. II Robert J. Frankel"
  4. http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/60487/santa-anita-names-stakes-after-frankel "Santa Anita Names Stakes After Frankel"
  5. Web site: Robert J. Frankel Stakes Loses 2016 Grade. 5 January 2017. The Blood-Horse.
  6. Web site: BloodHorse Staff . Santa Anita Cancels Racing Dec. 30 Ahead of Heavy Rain Forecast calling for more than an inch of rain Wednesday, Dec. 29. . Bloodhorse.com . 1 January 2022 . 27 December 2021.
  7. Web site: 2023 Robert J. Frankel Stakes Grade 3 - (race 3) . Equibase . 30 December 2023 . 31 December 2023.
  8. Web site: 2022 (December) Robert J. Frankel Stakes Grade 3 - (race 3) . Equibase . 31 December 2022 . 1 January 2023.
  9. Web site: 2022 Robert J. Frankel Stakes Grade 3 - (race 8) . Equibase . 1 January 2022 . 1 January 2022.
  10. Web site: 2020 Robert J. Frankel Stakes Grade 3 - (race 9) . Equibase . 27 December 2020 . 13 December 2021.
  11. Web site: 2019 Robert J. Frankel Stakes Grade 3 - (race 8) . Equibase . 28 December 2019 . 13 December 2021.
  12. Web site: 2018 Robert J. Frankel Stakes Grade 3 - (race 4) . Equibase . 29 December 2018 . 13 December 2021.
  13. Web site: 2017 Robert J. Frankel Stakes Grade 3 - (race 4) . Equibase . 30 December 2017 . 13 December 2021.
  14. Web site: 2016 Robert J. Frankel Stakes Listed - (race 4) . Equibase . 31 December 2016 . 13 December 2021.
  15. Web site: 2015 Robert J. Frankel Stakes Grade 3 - (race 8) . Equibase . 27 December 2015 . 13 December 2021.
  16. Web site: 2014 Robert J. Frankel Stakes Grade 3 - (race 8) . Equibase . 27 December 2014 . 13 December 2021.
  17. Web site: 2013 Robert J. Frankel Stakes Grade 3 - (race 8) . Equibase . 29 December 2013 . 13 December 2021.
  18. Web site: 2012 (Dec) Robert J Frankel Stakes Grade 3 - (race 8) . Equibase . 30 December 2012 . 13 December 2021.
  19. Web site: 2012 (Jan) Robert J. Frankel Stakes Grade 2 - (race 8) . Equibase . 1 January 2012 . 13 December 2021.
  20. Web site: 2011 Robert J. Frankel Stakes Grade 2 - (race 3) . Equibase . 1 January 2011 . 13 December 2021.
  21. Web site: 2010 San Gorgonio Handicap Grade 2 - (race 8) . Equibase . 2 January 2010 . 13 December 2021.
  22. Web site: 2009 San Gorgonio Handicap Grade 2 - (race 7) . Equibase . 4 January 2009 . 13 December 2021.
  23. Web site: 2008 San Gorgonio Handicap Grade 2 - (race 3) . Equibase . 14 January 2008 . 13 December 2021.
  24. Web site: 2007 San Gorgonio Handicap Grade 2 - (race 8) . Equibase . 7 January 2007 . 13 December 2021.
  25. Web site: 2006 San Gorgonio Handicap Grade 2 - (race 8) . Equibase . 8 January 2006 . 13 December 2021.
  26. Web site: 2005 San Gorgonio Handicap Grade 3 - (race 4) . Equibase . 8 January 2005 . 13 December 2021.
  27. Web site: 2004 San Gorgonio Handicap Grade 2 - (race 3) . Equibase . 10 January 2004 . 13 December 2021.
  28. Web site: 2003 San Gorgonio Handicap Grade 2 - (race 3) . Equibase . 11 January 2003 . 13 December 2021.
  29. Web site: 2002 San Gorgonio Handicap Grade 2 - (race 8) . Equibase . 13 January 2002 . 13 December 2021.
  30. Web site: 2001 San Gorgonio Handicap Grade 2 - (race 7) . Equibase . 15 January 2001 . 13 December 2021.
  31. Web site: 2000 San Gorgonio Handicap Grade 2 - (race 8) . Equibase . 17 January 2000 . 13 December 2021.
  32. Web site: 1999 San Gorgonio Handicap Grade 2 - (race 4) . Equibase . 16 January 1999 . 13 December 2021.
  33. Web site: 1998 San Gorgonio Handicap Grade 2 - (race 4) . Equibase . 17 January 1998 . 13 December 2021.
  34. Web site: 1997 San Gorgonio Handicap Grade 2 - (race 6) . Equibase . 19 January 1997 . 13 December 2021.
  35. Web site: 1996 San Gorgonio Handicap Grade 2 - (race 8) . Equibase . 14 January 1996 . 13 December 2021.
  36. Web site: 1995 San Gorgonio Handicap Grade 2 - (race 3) . Equibase . 14 January 1995 . 13 December 2021.
  37. Web site: 1994 San Gorgonio Handicap Grade 2 - (race 8) . Equibase . 9 January 1994 . 13 December 2021.
  38. Web site: 1993 San Gorgonio Handicap Grade 2 - (race 8) . Equibase . 17 January 1993 . 13 December 2021.
  39. Web site: 1992 San Gorgonio Handicap Grade 2 - (race 8) . Equibase . 5 January 1992 . 13 December 2021.
  40. Web site: 1991 San Gorgonio Handicap Grade 2 - (race 8) . Equibase . 6 January 1991 . 13 December 2021.
  41. News: Invited Guest, 24-1 Longshot Wins (1990 San Gorgonio Handicap – race 8: held 7 January 1990) . Jay . Hovdey . . 8 January 1990 . 14 December 2021 . 40 .
  42. News: No Review Has No Problem With Switch (1989 San Gorgonio Handicap – race 8: held 7 January 1989) . Bill . Christine . . 8 January 1989 . 14 December 2021 . 48 .
  43. News: Miss Alto Gets Down To It, Up at the Wire; She Sneaks In at Finish With Top Corsage an My Virginia Reel (1988 San Gorgonio Handicap – race 8: held 18 January 1988) . Bill . Christine . . 19 January 1988 . 14 December 2021 . 32 .
  44. Web site: Nita Brooks-Lewallen . legacy.com . . 14 December 2021 . 23 February 2017.
  45. News: Frau Altiva Gets Big Boost From Pincay and Wins (1987 San Gorgonio Handicap – race 8: held 19 January 1987) . Bill . Christine . . 19 January 1987 . 14 December 2021 . 33 .
  46. News: Can't Stop This Rider; Delahoussaye Wins After He Survives Four-Horse Spill (1986 San Gorgonio Handicap – race 8: held 20 January 1986) . Bill . Christine . . 21 January 1986 . 14 December 2021 . 27, 35 .
  47. News: Santa Anita Charts; Racing Roundup (1985 San Gorgonio Handicap – race 8: held 21 January 1985) . . 22 January 1985 . 14 December 2021 . 31, 33 .
  48. News: First Advance, $54.40, Leads From Start, Wins San Gorgonio Handicap (1984 San Gorgonio Handicap – race 8: held 7 January 1984) . . 8 January 1984 . 14 December 2021 . 67 .
  49. News: Castilla Catches Honeymoon Boutique (1983 San Gorgonio Handicap – race 8: held 8 January 1983) . Bill . Christine . . 9 January 1983 . 14 December 2021 . 67 .
  50. News: Track Robbery Wins Feature (1982 San Gorgonio Handicap – race 8: held 6 January 1982) . . 7 January 1982 . 14 December 2021 . 52 .
  51. News: Kilijaro wins San Gorgonio 'Cap at 'Anita (1981 San Gorgonio Handicap – race 8: held 11 January 1981) . . . 12 January 1981 . 14 December 2021 . 23 .
  52. News: Positively, Miss Magnetic Wins; Victory in San Gorgonio Stakes by 15 Lengths Breaks Slump (1980 San Gorgonio Handicap – race 8: held 16 January 1980) . Bion . Abbott . . 17 January 1980 . 14 December 2021 . 56, 63 .
  53. News: Cordero Gets Win on Via Maris (1979 San Gorgonio Handicap – race 8: held 17 January 1979) . Bion . Abbott . . 18 January 1979 . 14 December 2021 . 50 .
  54. News: Shoemaker Winner in Feature (1977 December San Gorgonio Handicap – race 8: held 30 December 1977) . Bion . Abbott . . 31 December 1977 . 14 December 2021 . 45 .
  55. News: Shoemaker Winner in Feature (1977 January San Gorgonio Handicap – race 8: held 7 January 1977) . Bion . Abbott . . 8 January 1977 . 14 December 2021 . 37 .
  56. News: Tizna Carries 132 to Nose Win (1976 San Gorgonio Handicap – race 8: held 4 January 1976) . Bion . Abbott . . 5 January 1976 . 14 December 2021 . 47 .
  57. News: Madison Palace a Big Winner (1975 San Gorgonio Claiming Stakes – race 8: held 12 January 1975) . Bion . Abbott . . 13 January 1975 . 14 December 2021 . 44 .
  58. News: Shoe's Day; Wins, Faces Suspension (1974 San Gorgonio Claiming Stakes – race 8: held 13 January 1974) . Bion . Abbott . . 14 January 1974 . 14 December 2021 . 38 .
  59. News: Extra Hand Too Good For San Gorginio Foes (1973 San Gorgonio Claiming Stakes – race 8: held 11 January 1973) . Bob . Hebert . . 12 January 1973 . 14 December 2021 . 44 .
  60. News: Santa Anita Charts (1972 San Gorgonio Claiming Stakes – race 8: held 13 January 1972) . Bob . Hebert . . 14 January 1972 . 14 December 2021 . 44 .
  61. News: Feature Win Keeps Pincay Streak Alive (1971 San Gorgonio Claiming Stakes – race 8: held 12 January 1971) . Bion . Abbott . . 13 January 1971 . 14 December 2021 . 48 .
  62. News: Blum 'Inched Out' in Bid for Four Winners at 'Anita; Pierce Takes 9th Race Away From Favorite (1969 San Gorgonio Claiming Stakes – race 8: held 12 January 1969) . Bion . Abbott . . 13 January 1969 . 14 December 2021 . 58 .
  63. News: Tumble Wind Breezes Home at Santa Anita (1968 San Gorgonio Handicap – race 8: held 3 January 1968) . Bion . Abbott . . 4 January 1968 . 14 December 2021 . 58 .