Royal Delta Stakes Explained

Class:Grade III
Horse Race:Royal Delta Stakes
Location:Gulfstream Park
Hallandale Beach, Florida, United States
Inaugurated:1991 (as Sabin Breeders' Cup Handicap)
Race Type:Thoroughbred – Flat racing
Distance: miles (8.5 furlongs)
Surface:Dirt
Track:left-handed
Qualification:Four-year-olds and older
Fillies and mares
Weight:123 lbs with allowances
Purse:$150,000 (since 2022)

The Royal Delta Stakes is a Grade III American Thoroughbred horse race for fillies and mares that are four years old or older, over a distance of miles on the dirt held annually in February at Gulfstream Park in Hallandale Beach, Florida. The event currently carries a purse of $150,000.

History

The inaugural running of the event was on 17 February 1991 as the Sabin Breeders' Cup Handicap over a distance of miles and was won by Fit for a Queen who was ridden by US Hall of Fame jockey Jerry Bailey and trained by US Hall of Fame trainer Shug McGaughey in a time of 1:42.50. The event was named in honor for Henryk de Kwiatkowski's multiple Grade I stakes-winning filly Sabin and winner of the 1984 Orchid Handicap at this track where this event is held. Born in 1980, she made 25 starts and won 18 of them.[1]

The event was classified as Grade III in 1994. In 2009 the conditions of the event were changed to stakes allowances and the race was run as the Sabin Stakes.

Royal Delta, winner of Breeders' Cup Ladies' Classic in 2011 and 2012 won this race in 2013 easily by 5 lengths as the 2/5on favorite. In 2015, Gulfstream Park renamed the race after the three-time Eclipse Award winner to the Royal Delta Stakes.[2]

This race was upgraded to a Grade II event for its 2014 running[3] but returned to Grade III status in 2018.[4]

The event has had numerous distance changes which can be viewed in the winner's table in the Winners section of this article.[3]

Records

Speed record:

Margins:

Most wins:

Most wins by a jockey:

Most wins by a trainer:

Most wins by an owner:

Winners

YearWinnerAgeJockeyTrainerOwnerDistanceTimePurseGradeRef
Royal Delta Stakes
align=center 2023Honor D Ladyalign=center 4Jose L. OrtizSaffie A. Joseph Jr.align=center milesalign=center 1:44.74align=center $154,000align=center III[5]
align=center 2023Classy Editionalign=center 4Irad Ortiz Jr.Todd A. PletcherRobert E. & Lawana L. Lowalign=center milesalign=center 1:45.15align=center $150,000align=center III[6]
align=center 2022align=center 6Jose L. OrtizFausto GutierrezSt George Stablesalign=center milesalign=center 1:43.43align=center $150,000align=center III[7]
align=center 2021Queen Nekia align=center 6Corey LanerieSaffie A. Joseph Jr.Ken Copenhaveralign=center milesalign=center 1:43.62align=center $100,000align=center III[8]
align=center 2020Cookie Doughalign=center 4Paco LopezSaffie A. Joseph Jr.Arindelalign=center milesalign=center 1:43.57align=center $150,000align=center III[9]
align=center 2019Blamedalign=center 4Irad Ortiz Jr.William I. MottCleber J. Masseyalign=center 1 milealign=center 1:35.18align=center $150,000align=center III[10]
align=center 2018Martini Glassalign=center 5Paco LopezKeith NationsVince Campanella & Nation's Racing Stable align=center 1 milealign=center 1:36.48align=center $200,000align=center III[11]
align=center 2017Curlin's Approvalalign=center 4Luis SaezMartin D. WolfsonAlter's Racing Stable align=center milesalign=center 1:44.90align=center $200,000align=center II[12]
align=center 2016Penwithalign=center 5Luis SaezKiaran P. McLaughlinalign=center milesalign=center 1:43.16align=center $200,000align=center II[13]
align=center 2015Sheer Dramaalign=center 5Joe BravoDavid FawkesHarold L. Queenalign=center milesalign=center 1:43.85align=center $200,000align=center II[14]
Sabin Stakes
align=center 2014Devil's Cavealign=center 4Javier CastellanoMartin D. WolfsonAlpha Delta Stablesalign=center milesalign=center 1:41.00align=center $215,000align=center II[15]
align=center 2013Royal Deltaalign=center 5Mike E. SmithWilliam I. MottBesilu Stablesalign=center milesalign=center 1:43.31align=center $98,000align=center III[16]
align=center 2012Awesome Mariaalign=center 5Todd A. PletcherE. Paul Robsham Stablesalign=center milesalign=center 1:42.82align=center $98,000align=center III[17]
align=center 2011Awesome Mariaalign=center 4John R. VelazquezTodd A. PletcherE. Paul Robsham Stablesalign=center 1 milealign=center 1:36.38align=center $100,000align=center III[18]
align=center 2010Aurora Lightsalign=center 4Eric CoatrieuxChiefswood Stables align=center 1 milealign=center 1:37.79align=center $100,000align=center III[19]
align=center 2009One Carolinealign=center 4Edgar S. PradoGeorge R. Arnold IIG. Watts Humphrey Jr.align=center 1 milealign=center 1:36.87align=center $100,000align=center III[20]
Sabin Handicap
align=center rowspan=22008Lady Marlboroalign=center 4Javier CastellanoJames A. JerkensSusan & John Moorealign=center rowspan=21 milealign=center rowspan=21:37.21align=center rowspan=2$98,000align=center rowspan=2III[21]
Golden Velvetalign=center 5Eibar CoaKiaran P. McLaughlinDarley Stable
align=center 2007Swap Fliparooalign=center 4Javier CastellanoH. Allen JerkensHobeau Farmalign=center 1 milealign=center 1:37.73align=center $140,000align=center III[22]
align=center 2006Taittinger Rosealign=center 5Edgar S. PradoWilliam I. MottMike G. Rutherfordalign=center milesalign=center 1:50.49align=center $100,000align=center III[23]
align=center 2005align=center 5John R. VelazquezTodd A. PletcherSumaya U.S. Stablealign=center milesalign=center 1:50.68align=center $100,000align=center III[24]
align=center 2004Roar Emotionalign=center 4John R. VelazquezKiaran P. McLaughlinJoseph Allenalign=center milesalign=center 1:43.32align=center $100,000align=center III[25]
align=center 2003Allamerican Bertiealign=center 4Jerry D. BaileySteven B. FlintRichard, Bertram & Elaine Kleinalign=center milesalign=center 1:42.49align=center $100,000align=center III[26]
align=center 2002Miss Linda (ARG)align=center 5Richard MiglioreJohn C. KimmelAckerley Brothers Farmalign=center milesalign=center 1:42.61align=center $100,000align=center III[27]
align=center 2001De Bertiealign=center 4Jorge F. ChavezBernard S. FlintRichard, Bertram & Elaine Kleinalign=center milesalign=center 1:44.74align=center $103,000align=center III[28]
align=center 2000Brushed Haloryalign=center 4Mike E. SmithJosie CarrollJames & Alice Saparaalign=center 1 mile & 70 yardsalign=center 1:41.84align=center $75,000align=center III[29]
align=center 1999Timely Broadalign=center 5Nicholas J. PetroMichael P. PetroTimothy Cunninghamalign=center 1 mile & 70 yardsalign=center 1:42.50align=center $75,000align=center III[30]
align=center 1998Radiant Meganalign=center 5Julie KroneH. Allen JerkensHobeau Farmalign=center 1 mile & 70 yardsalign=center 1:41.25align=center $75,000align=center III[31]
align=center 1997Rare Blendalign=center 4Jerry D. BaileyClaude R. McGaughey IIIJoseph Allenalign=center 1 mile & 70 yardsalign=center 1:41.28align=center $75,000align=center III[32]
align=center 1996Lindsay Frolicalign=center 4Pat DayMilton W. WolfsonStride Rite Racing Stable align=center 1 mile & 70 yardsalign=center 1:43.70align=center $75,000align=center III[33]
align=center 1995Recognizablealign=center 4Mike E. SmithClaude R. McGaughey IIIOgden Mills Phippsalign=center 1 mile & 70 yardsalign=center 1:42.50align=center $75,000align=center III[34]
align=center 1994Hunzingaalign=center 5Julio E. FelixBarranet FarquharsonPauline Farquharsonalign=center align=center 1:39.57align=center $75,000align=center III[35]
align=center 1993Now Dancealign=center 4Mark GuidryJ. Bert SonnierSaron Stablealign=center 1 mile & 70 yardsalign=center 1:41.68align=center $50,000align=center Listed [36]
align=center 1992Lemhi Goalign=center 4Robert Neal LesterRobert G. VoelknerR Magersalign=center milesalign=center 1:44.79align=center $75,000align=center Listed [37]
align=center 1991Fit for a Queenalign=center 5Jerry D. BaileyHermitage Farmalign=center milesalign=center 1:42.50align=center $76,700align=center Listed [38]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: SABIN (USA) ch. M, 1980 - 25 Starts, 18 Wins, 0 Places, 2 Shows Career Earnings: $1,098,341 . Thoroughbred Pedigree Online. 2021. 15 February 2021.
  2. Web site: Dwyer . Tim . Six entries set for Royal Delta Stakes . Sun-Sentinel.com . 18 February 2017.
  3. Web site: Royal Delta Stakes Profile. Equibase. 19 May 2020.
  4. Web site: ROYAL DELTA STAKES - MULTIPLE TRACKS. 2021 . 15 February 2021 . Thoroughbred Database .
  5. Web site: 2024 Royal Delta Stakes Grade 3 - (race 11) . Equibase . 17 February 2024 . 19 February 2024 .
  6. Web site: 2023 Royal Delta Stakes Grade 3 - (race 11) . Equibase . 18 February 2023 . 19 February 2023 .
  7. Web site: 2022 Royal Delta Stakes Grade 3 - (race 6) . Equibase . 27 February 2022 . 27 February 2022.
  8. Web site: 2021 Royal Delta Stakes Grade 3 - (race 11) . Equibase . 20 February 2021 . 15 February 2021.
  9. Web site: 2020 Royal Delta Stakes Grade 3 - (race 11) . Equibase . 15 February 2020 . 15 February 2021.
  10. Web site: 2019 Royal Delta Stakes Grade 3 - (race 11) . Equibase . 16 February 2019 . 15 February 2021.
  11. Web site: 2018 Royal Delta Stakes Grade 3 - (race 11) . Equibase . 19 February 2018 . 15 February 2021.
  12. Web site: 2017 Royal Delta Stakes Grade 2 - (race 4) . Equibase . 18 February 2017 . 15 February 2021.
  13. Web site: 2016 Royal Delta Stakes Grade 2 - (race 4) . Equibase . 13 February 2016 . 15 February 2021.
  14. Web site: 2015 Royal Delta Stakes Grade 2 - (race 10) . Equibase . 21 March 2015 . 15 February 2021.
  15. Web site: 2014 Sabin Stakes Grade 2 - (race 10) . Equibase . 16 February 2014 . 15 February 2021.
  16. Web site: 2013 Sabin Stakes Grade 3 - (race 10) . Equibase . 17 February 2013 . 15 February 2021.
  17. Web site: 2012 Sabin Stakes Grade 3 - (race 8) . Equibase . 25 February 2012 . 15 February 2021.
  18. Web site: 2011 Sabin Stakes Grade 3 - (race 9) . Equibase . 19 February 2011 . 15 February 2021.
  19. Web site: 2010 Sabin Stakes Grade 3 - (race 7) . Equibase . 27 February 2010 . 15 February 2021.
  20. Web site: 2009 Sabin Stakes Grade 3 - (race 8) . Equibase . 20 February 2009 . 15 February 2021.
  21. Web site: 2008 Sabin Handicap Grade 3 - (race 7) . Equibase . 6 January 2008 . 15 February 2021.
  22. Web site: 2007 Sabin Handicap Grade 3 - (race 6) . Equibase . 17 February 2007 . 15 February 2021.
  23. Web site: 2006 Sabin Handicap Grade 3 - (race 5) . Equibase . 18 February 2006 . 15 February 2021.
  24. Web site: 2005 Sabin Handicap Grade 3 - (race 9) . Equibase . 26 February 2005 . 15 February 2021.
  25. Web site: 2004 Sabin Handicap Grade 3 - (race 11) . Equibase . 15 February 2004 . 15 February 2021.
  26. Web site: 2003 Sabin Handicap Grade 3 - (race 10) . Equibase . 8 February 2003 . 15 February 2021.
  27. Web site: 2002 Sabin Handicap Grade 3 - (race 9) . Equibase . 8 February 2002 . 15 February 2021.
  28. Web site: 2001 Sabin Handicap Grade 3 - (race 9) . Equibase . 24 January 2001 . 15 February 2021.
  29. Web site: 2000 Sabin Handicap Grade 3 - (race 10) . Equibase . 23 January 2000 . 15 February 2021.
  30. Web site: 1999 Sabin Handicap Grade 3 - (race 10) . Equibase . 24 January 1999 . 15 February 2021.
  31. Web site: 1998 Sabin Handicap Grade 3 - (race 9) . Equibase . 1 February 1998 . 15 February 2021.
  32. Web site: 1997 Sabin Handicap Grade 3 - (race 9) . Equibase . 29 January 1997 . 15 February 2021.
  33. Web site: 1996 Sabin Handicap Grade 3 - (race 9) . Equibase . 31 January 1996 . 15 February 2021.
  34. Web site: 1995 Sabin Handicap Grade 3 - (race 9) . Equibase . 1 February 1995 . 15 February 2021.
  35. Web site: 1994 Sabin Handicap Grade 3 - (race 8) . Equibase . 9 February 1994 . 15 February 2021.
  36. Web site: 1993 Sabin Handicap Listed - (race 9) . Equibase . 3 March 1993 . 15 February 2021.
  37. Web site: 1992 Sabin Handicap Listed - (race 7) . Equibase . 15 March 1992 . 15 February 2021.
  38. Web site: 1991 Sabin Breeders' Cup Handicap Listed - (race 10) . Equibase . 17 February 1991 . 15 February 2021.

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