San Clemente Stakes Explained

Class:Grade II
Horse Race:San Clemente Stakes
Location:Del Mar Racetrack
Del Mar, California, United States
Inaugurated:1949 (as San Clemente Handicap)
Website:Del Mar
Distance:1 mile
Surface:turf
Track:left-handed
Qualification:Three-year-old fillies
Weight:123 lbs with allowances
Purse:US$200,000

The San Clemente Stakes is a Grade II American Thoroughbred horse race for three-year-old fillies over a distance of one mile on the turf course scheduled annually in late July or early August at Del Mar Racetrack in Del Mar, California. The event currently carries a purse of $200,000.

History

The event was inaugurated on 17 August 1949 as the San Clemente Handicap as a fillies & mares, three-year-olds and older handicap and was won by the six year old mare Good Breeze who defeated the favourite Honeymoon who was giving 31 pounds to the winner in a time of 1:37.20 for the mile. The following year the event was named the San Clemente Claiming Handicap and was open to all horses three-year-olds and older with an increase in distance to miles and the event was won by the four year old gelding Vino Fino who took the lead 70 years from the finishing line and won by a length and three quarters.

The event then was idle until 1970 when it was renewed as the San Clemente Stakes on the turf track for three year old fillies only.

The distance was decreased to one mile in 1988 and has been held the same to date.[1]

In 1994 the event was classified as Grade III and was upgraded to Grade II in 1996.[2]

The event has been split into divisions five times with last time occurring in 1990.[3] The event was run with handicap conditions between 1988 and 2017.[2] The event is considered a major preparatory race for the Grade I Del Mar Oaks which is run later in the Del Mar summer meeting.[4]

Records

Speed record
Margins
Most wins by a jockey
Most wins by a trainer:
Most wins by an owner
San Clemente Stakes – Del Mar Oaks double

Winners

YearWinnerJockeyTrainerOwnerDistanceTimePurseGradeRef Anisette (GB)
San Clemente Stakes
align=center 2023Anisette (GB)Umberto RispoliLeonard PowellEclipse Thoroughbred Partnersalign=center 1 milealign=center 1:34.84align=center $204,500align=center II[5]
align=center 2022Bellabel (IRE)Umberto RispoliPhilip D'AmatoBenowitz Family Trust, CYBT, Michael Nentwig & Ray Paganoalign=center 1 milealign=center 1:35.32align=center $203,500align=center II[6]
align=center 2021MadoneJuan HernandezSimon CallaghanKaleem Shahalign=center 1 milealign=center 1:35.28align=center $202,500align=center II[7]
align=center 2020Laura's LightAbel CedilloPeter L. MillerGary Barberalign=center 1 milealign=center 1:34.16align=center $152,500align=center II[8]
align=center 2019Mucho UnusualJoel RosarioTim YakteenGeorge Krikorianalign=center 1 milealign=center 1:34.66align=center $201,755align=center II[9]
align=center 2018War HeroineTyler BazePeter L. MillerGary Barberalign=center 1 milealign=center 1:34.90align=center $202,760align=center II[10]
San Clemente Handicap
align=center 2017Madam Dancealot (IRE)Jamie TheriotRichard BaltasSlam Dunk Racingalign=center 1 milealign=center 1:34.75align=center $201,035align=center II[11]
align=center 2016MokatKent J. DesormeauxRichard BaltasJK Racing Stablealign=center 1 milealign=center 1:35.23align=center $201,725align=center II[12]
align=center 2015Prize Exhibit (GB)Santiago GonzálezJames M. CassidyDP Racingalign=center 1 milealign=center 1:36.05align=center $200,250align=center II[13]
align=center 2014IstanfordRafael BejaranoMichael StidhamDawn & Ike Thrash and Janet & Sam Alley align=center 1 milealign=center 1:33.83align=center $201,750align=center II[14]
align=center 2013Wishing GateGary L. StevensThomas F. ProctorGlen Hill Farmalign=center 1 milealign=center 1:33.58align=center $151,000align=center II[15]
align=center 2012Eden's MoonRafael BejaranoBob BaffertKaleem Shah align=center 1 milealign=center 1:34.38align=center $150,000align=center II[16]
align=center 2011Up In Time (GB)Rafael BejaranoSimon CallaghanAnthony Ramsdenalign=center 1 milealign=center 1:34.66align=center $150,000align=center II[17]
align=center 2010Evening JewelVictor EspinozaJames M. CassidyTom & Marilyn Braly align=center 1 milealign=center 1:35.36align=center $150,000align=center II[18]
align=center 2009Starlarks (IRE)Alex O. SolisPatrick GallagherDolantori Racingalign=center 1 milealign=center 1:33.82align=center $150,000align=center II[19]
align=center 2008Storm MesaEddie Martin Jr.W. Bret CalhounRichard L. Davisalign=center 1 milealign=center 1:33.54align=center $150,000align=center II[20]
align=center 2007Passified (GB)Mike E. SmithJames M. CassidyForging Oaks Farmalign=center 1 milealign=center 1:34.15align=center $150,000align=center II[21]
align=center 2006Attima (GB)Victor EspinozaJulio C. CananiAnthony Fanticola & Joseph Scardinoalign=center 1 milealign=center 1:34.65align=center $150,000align=center II[22]
align=center 2005Shining EnergyRené R. DouglasJulio C. CananiJ. Terrence Lanni & Bernard C. Schiappaalign=center 1 milealign=center 1:34.25align=center $150,000align=center II[23]
align=center 2004Sweet WinVictor EspinozaJeff MullinsGayle Fogelsonalign=center 1 milealign=center 1:34.11align=center $150,000align=center II[24]
align=center 2003§ Katdogawn (GB)Julie KroneJames M. CassidyJohn R. Cuchna, Jim Ford Inc. & Deron Pearson align=center 1 milealign=center 1:33.62align=center $150,000align=center II[25]
align=center 2002Little Treasure (FR)Kent J. DesormeauxLaura de SerouxPort Trust, Liberty Road Stable & San Gabriel Investmentsalign=center 1 milealign=center 1:33.97align=center $150,000align=center II[26]
align=center 2001Eddie DelahoussayeJenine SahadiTeam Valor Stables & Gary Barber align=center 1 milealign=center 1:34.88align=center $150,000align=center II[27]
align=center 2000Uncharted Haven (GB)Alex O. SolisRobert J. Frankel3 Plus U Stablealign=center 1 milealign=center 1:35.13align=center $150,000align=center II[28]
align=center 1999Sweet Ludy (IRE)Corey NakataniJenine SahadiTeam Valor Stables, Heiligbrodt Racing Stables, King, et al.align=center 1 milealign=center 1:35.02align=center $150,000align=center II[29]
align=center 1998Sicy d'Alsace (FR)Corey NakataniNick CananiBloodstock Management Services & Dehavenalign=center 1 milealign=center 1:34.97align=center $112,500align=center II[30]
align=center 1997Famous DiggerBrice BlancBarry AbramsLet It Ride Stable, et al.align=center 1 milealign=center 1:36.00align=center $111,725align=center II[31]
align=center 1996True FlareCorey NakataniRobert J. FrankelJuddmonte Farmsalign=center 1 milealign=center 1:35.59align=center $107,200align=center II[32]
align=center 1995Jewel PrincessChris McCarronWallace DollaseRichard J. Stephenalign=center 1 milealign=center 1:36.12align=center $104,650align=center III[33]
align=center 1994Work the CrowdChris McCarronGreg Gilchrist Harris Farms & Norma, Foster & Maddyalign=center 1 milealign=center 1:36.07align=center $82,300align=center III[34]
align=center 1993Hollywood WildcatNeil D. DrysdaleIrving Cowan & Marjorie Cowanalign=center 1 milealign=center 1:34.89align=center $83,700align=center [35]
align=center 1992Golden TreatKent J. DesormeauxRichard E. MandellaGolden Eagle Farmalign=center 1 milealign=center 1:35.20align=center $83,100align=center [36]
align=center 1991FlawlesslyChris McCarronHarbor View Farmalign=center 1 milealign=center 1:34.88align=center $109,600align=center [37]
align=center rowspan=21990Nijinsky's LoverGary L. StevensD. Wayne LukasWildenstein Stablealign=center 1 milealign=center 1:36.20align=center $84,050align=center [38]
Lonely GirlPat ValenzuelaWillard L. ProctorGlen Hill Farm align=center 1 milealign=center 1:36.40align=center $84,050align=center
align=center 1989§ Darby's DaughterGary L. StevensRobert J. FrankelEdmund Gannalign=center 1 milealign=center 1:36.60align=center $110,000align=center [39]
align=center 1988Do SoAlex O. SolisRon McAnallyJack Kent Cooke align=center 1 milealign=center 1:35.80align=center $84,400align=center [40]
San Clemente Stakes
align=center rowspan=21987Davie's LambFernando ToroJulio C. CananiDeals On Stable align=center milesalign=center 1:42.80align=center $42,375align=center [41]
Future BrightPat ValenzuelaMelvin F. StuteD. S. Zuckermanalign=center milesalign=center 1:44.60align=center $42,175align=center
align=center 1986Our Sweet ShamSantiago B. SotoCraig Anthony LewisBrown & Retzlaffalign=center milesalign=center 1:43.20align=center $55,950align=center [42]
align=center 1985Mint LeafChris McCarronThomas L. WalkerCalumet Farmalign=center milesalign=center 1:42.60align=center $56,150align=center [43]
align=center 1984Fashionably LateChris McCarronRobert J. FrankelMrs. B. R. Firestone (Lessee)align=center milesalign=center 1:43.20align=center $55,300align=center [44]
align=center rowspan=21983Eastern BettorRafael Q. MezaMike R. MitchellHanson Stock Farmalign=center milesalign=center 1:44.00align=center $42,750align=center
Lituya BayLaffit Pincay Jr.Laz BarreraAaron U. Jonesalign=center milesalign=center 1:43.80align=center $42,250align=center [45]
align=center 1982Northern StyleMarco CastanedaLouis R. CarnoMr. & Mrs. T. M. Cavanagh align=center milesalign=center 1:43.40align=center $54,700align=center [46]
align=center 1981French CharmerDarrel G. McHargueJohn W. RussellW. F. Rodenalign=center milesalign=center 1:44.20align=center $44,850align=center [47]
align=center 1980Plenty O'TooleTerry LiphamJohn W. FultonCoppertreealign=center milesalign=center 1:44.20align=center $45,050align=center [48]
align=center 1979Ancient ArtFernando ToroCharles E. WhittinghamHoward B. Keckalign=center milesalign=center 1:44.20align=center $39,300align=center [49]
align=center rowspan=21978Miss MagneticMarco CastanedaRon McAnallyElmendorf align=center milesalign=center 1:44.20align=center $22,550align=center [50]
Joe's BeeLaffit Pincay Jr.Laz BarreraDuo Stablealign=center milesalign=center 1:44.40align=center $22,150align=center
align=center 1977Teisen LapDarrel G. McHargueA. Thomas Doyle Fitzsimons Jr. & Maytagalign=center milesalign=center 1:44.80align=center $21,850align=center [51]
align=center 1976Go MarchDonald R. PierceA. Thomas Doyle Toshiaki Kanasashialign=center milesalign=center 1:42.80align=center $22,150align=center [52]
align=center rowspan=21975Miss Francesca Darrel G. McHargueA. Thomas Doyle Canadiana Farms align=center milesalign=center 1:43.20align=center $17,225align=center [53]
† Princess PapuleeFernando ToroA. Thomas Doyle Getty, Guinn, Evey & Riordan align=center milesalign=center 1:43.80align=center $17,025align=center
align=center 1974Bold BalletFernando ToroThomas A. Prattalign=center milesalign=center 1:44.00align=center $22,350align=center [54]
align=center 1973Button TopSteve J. ValdezRobert G. CraftCraft, Ritt, Whiting, Giovinazzo & O’Haraalign=center milesalign=center 1:43.80align=center $21,750align=center [55]
align=center 1972Bert's Tryst Rudy RosalesFrank E. HolmanFrank E. Holmanalign=center milesalign=center 1:43.00align=center $16,350align=center [56]
align=center 1971Gowran Green Rudy RosalesGordon C. CampbellB. J. Ridderalign=center milesalign=center 1:43.80align=center $16,100align=center [57]
align=center 1970LovedJerry LambertJohnny LongdenFrank McMahonalign=center milesalign=center 1:43.80align=center $16,525align=center [58]
1951 - 1969Race not held
San Clemente Claiming Handicap
align=center 1950§ Vino Fino Billy PearsonRichard H. McDanielMr. & Mrs. Elmer C. Smith align=center milesalign=center 1:42.80align=center $5,775align=center [59]
San Clemente Handicap
align=center 1949§ Good ExcuseFrank Chojnacki Paul L. LycanMrs. A. W. Ryanalign=center 1 milealign=center 1:37.20align=center $5,000align=center [60]
Legend:

Notes:
§ Ran as an entry
† In the 1975 second division event Mia Amore finished first but was disqualified to second. Princess Papulee was declared the winner.
‡ The 1950 winner Vino Fino was a four-year-old gelding.
¶ The 1949 winner Good Excuse was a six-year-old mare.

See also

List of American and Canadian Graded races

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: SAN CLEMENTE HANDICAP – MULTIPLE TRACKS . Thoroughbred Pedigree Online . 2020 . 18 July 2020.
  2. Web site: San Clemente Stakes (Gr. 2) . Equibase . 2020 . 18 July 2020.
  3. Web site: SAN CLEMENTE HANDICAP (2ND. DIV.) - DEL MAR, CA . Thoroughbred Pedigree Online . 2020 . 18 July 2020.
  4. Web site: Madam Dancealot Chases Rare Double in Del Mar Oaks . Jeremy . Balan . BloodHorse.com . 16 August 2017 . 18 July 2020.
  5. Web site: 2022 San Clemente Stakes Grade 2 – (race 9) . Equibase . 22 July 2023 . 24 July 2023.
  6. Web site: 2022 San Clemente Stakes Grade 2 – (race 11) . Equibase . 23 July 2022 . 25 July 2022.
  7. Web site: 2021 San Clemente Stakes Grade 2 – (race 10) . Equibase . 25 July 2021.
  8. Web site: 2020 San Clemente Stakes Grade 2 – (race 9) . Equibase . 25 July 2020 . 26 July 2020.
  9. Web site: 2019 San Clemente Stakes Grade 2 – (race 8) . Equibase . 20 July 2019 . 15 July 2020.
  10. Web site: 2018 San Clemente Stakes Grade 2 – (race 8) . Equibase . 21 July 2018 . 15 July 2020.
  11. Web site: 2017 San Clemente Handicap Grade 2 – (race 7) . Equibase . 23 July 2017 . 15 July 2020.
  12. Web site: 2016 San Clemente Handicap Grade 2 – (race 7) . Equibase . 23 July 2016 . 15 July 2020.
  13. Web site: 2015 San Clemente Handicap Grade 2 – (race 8) . Equibase . 19 July 2015 . 15 July 2020.
  14. Web site: 2014 San Clemente Handicap Grade 2 – (race 9) . Equibase . 19 July 2014 . 15 July 2020.
  15. Web site: 2013 San Clemente Handicap Grade 2 – (race 8) . Equibase . 21 July 2013 . 15 July 2020.
  16. Web site: 2012 San Clemente Handicap Grade 2 – (race 8) . Equibase . 22 July 2012 . 15 July 2020.
  17. Web site: 2011 San Clemente Handicap Grade 2 – (race 8) . Equibase . 24 July 2011 . 15 July 2020.
  18. Web site: 2010 San Clemente Handicap Grade 2 – (race 8) . Equibase . 25 July 2010 . 15 July 2020.
  19. Web site: 2009 San Clemente Handicap Grade 2 – (race 8) . Equibase . 1 August 2009 . 15 July 2020.
  20. Web site: 2008 San Clemente Handicap Grade 2 – (race 9) . Equibase . 26 July 2008 . 15 July 2020.
  21. Web site: 2007 San Clemente Handicap Grade 2 – (race 9) . Equibase . 28 July 2007 . 15 July 2020.
  22. Web site: 2006 San Clemente Handicap Grade 2 – (race 5) . Equibase . 29 July 2006 . 15 July 2020.
  23. Web site: 2005 San Clemente Handicap Grade 2 – (race 8) . Equibase . 30 July 2005 . 15 July 2020.
  24. Web site: 2004 San Clemente Handicap Grade 2 – (race 4) . Equibase . 31 July 2004 . 15 July 2020.
  25. Web site: 2003 San Clemente Handicap Grade 2 – (race 8) . Equibase . 2 August 2003 . 15 July 2020.
  26. Web site: 2002 San Clemente Handicap Grade 2 – (race 8) . Equibase . 3 August 2002 . 15 July 2020.
  27. Web site: 2001 San Clemente Handicap Grade 2 – (race 4) . Equibase . 29 July 2001 . 15 July 2020.
  28. Web site: 2000 San Clemente Handicap Grade 2 – (race 8) . Equibase . 5 August 2000 . 15 July 2020.
  29. Web site: 1999 San Clemente Handicap Grade 2 – (race 8) . Equibase . 31 July 1999 . 15 July 2020.
  30. Web site: 1998 San Clemente Handicap Grade 2 – (race 5) . Equibase . 25 July 1998 . 15 July 2020.
  31. Web site: 1997 San Clemente Handicap Grade 2 – (race 5) . Equibase . 26 July 1997 . 15 July 2020.
  32. Web site: 1996 San Clemente Handicap Grade 2 – (race 5) . Equibase . 27 July 1996 . 15 July 2020.
  33. Web site: 1995 San Clemente Handicap Grade 3 – (race 2) . Equibase . 29 July 1995 . 15 July 2020.
  34. Web site: 1994 San Clemente Handicap Grade 3 – (race 2) . Equibase . 30 July 1994 . 15 July 2020.
  35. Web site: 1993 San Clemente Handicap Listed – (race 5) . Equibase . 1 August 1993 . 15 July 2020.
  36. Web site: 1992 San Clemente Handicap Listed – (race 5) . Equibase . 8 August 1992 . 15 July 2020.
  37. Web site: 1991 San Clemente Handicap Listed – (race 8) . Equibase . 10 August 1991 . 16 July 2020.
  38. Web site: Official Race Charts (1990 San Clemente Handicap Division 1 – race 2: / Division 2 – race 5: held 12 August 1990) . . 13 August 1990 . 16 July 2020 . 49.
  39. Web site: Official Race Charts (1989 San Clemente Handicap – race 5: held 13 August 1989) . . 14 August 1989 . 17 July 2020 . 37, 47.
  40. Web site: Official Race Charts (1988 San Clemente Handicap – race 5: held 30 July 1988) . . 31 July 1988 . 17 July 2020 . 37, 47.
  41. Web site: Racing Round up (1987 San Clemente Stakes Division 1 – race 5: / Division 2 – race 8: held 14 August 1987) . . 15 August 1987 . 17 July 2020 . 32.
  42. Web site: Our Sweet Sham Keeps Winning (1986 San Clemente Stakes – race 8: held 2 August 1986) . . 3 August 1986 . 17 July 2020 . 50, 56 . Bill . Christine.
  43. Web site: Jockey McCarron Guides Mint Leaf to 2½-Length Victory (1985 San Clemente Stakes – race 8: held 17 August 1985) . . 18 August 1985 . 17 July 2020 . 59, 76 . Chris . Ello.
  44. Web site: McCarron Guides and Fashionably Late Win Stretch Run in San Clemente (1984 San Clemente Stakes – race 8: held 18 August 1984) . Associated Press . . 19 August 1984 . 17 July 2020 . 82 .
  45. Web site: Lituya Bay, Eastern Bettor Split San Clemente Stakes (1983 San Clemente Stakes Division 1 – race 5: / Division 2 – race 8: held 6 August 1983) . Associated Press . . 7 August 1983 . 17 July 2020 . 64 .
  46. News: Northern Style wins at Del Mar (1982 San Clemente Stakes – race 8: held 31 July 1982) . The Associated Press . San Bernardino County Sun. 1 August 1982 . 17 July 2020 . 44 .
  47. News: French Charmer rallies for Del Mar feature win (1981 San Clemente Stakes – race 8: held 25 July 1981) . The Associated Press . San Bernardino County Sun. 26 July 1981 . 17 July 2020 . 44 .
  48. Web site: Plenty O'Toole Scores at Del Mar (1980 San Clemente Stakes – race 8: held 26 July 1980) . Associated Press . . 27 July 1980 . 17 July 2020 . 49 .
  49. Web site: Ancient Art wins feature at Del Mar by 5 lengths (1979 San Clemente Stakes – race 8: held 26 July 1979) . The Associated Press . San Bernardino County Sun. 27 July 1979 . 17 July 2020 . 54 .
  50. Web site: Pincay Rides Six Del Mar Winners (1978 San Clemente Stakes Division 1 – race 5: / Division 2 – race 8: held 29 July 1978) . Associated Press . . 30 July 1978 . 17 July 2020 . 7 .
  51. Web site: Teisen Lap Takes Stakes By 2 Lengths (1977 San Clemente Stakes – race 8: held 30 July 1977) . Associated Press . . 31 July 1977 . 17 July 2020 . 50 .
  52. Web site: Go March Wins $20,000 San Clemente (1976 San Clemente Stakes – race 8: held 7 August 1976) . The Associated Press . San Bernardino County Sun. 8 August 1976 . 17 July 2020 . 61 .
  53. Web site: Doyle sweeps split stakes at Del Mar (1975 San Clemente Stakes Division 1 – race 7: / Division 2 – race 8: held 2 August 1975) . Associated Press . . 3 August 1975 . 17 July 2020 . 58 .
  54. Web site: Toro Directs Del Mar Win by Bold Ballet (1974 San Clemente Stakes – race 7: held 3 August 1974) . Associated Press . . 4 August 1974 . 17 July 2020 . 54 .
  55. Web site: Button Top Wins Easily At Del Mar (1973 San Clemente Stakes – race 7: held 5 August 1973) . Associated Press . . 6 August 1973 . 17 July 2020 . 29 .
  56. Web site: Bert's Tryst Wins Feature (1972 San Clemente Stakes – race 7: held 9 August 1972) . Associated Press . . 10 August 1972 . 17 July 2020 . 47 .
  57. Web site: Gowran Green Wins; Rosales Has Big Day (1971 San Clemente Stakes – race 7: held 11 August 1971) . Associated Press . . 12 August 1971 . 17 July 2020 . 70 .
  58. Web site: Loved Finally Wins Stakes; Show Blanked (1970 San Clemente Stakes – race 7: held 5 August 1970) . Associated Press . . 6 August 1970 . 17 July 2020 . 50 .
  59. Web site: Trusting, Vino Fino Share Racing Honors At Del Mar (1950 San Clemente Claiming Handicap – race 7: held 16 August 1950) . . 17 August 1950 . 17 July 2020 . 62 . Paul . Lowry.
  60. Web site: Honeymoon Beaten By Good Excuse (1949 San Clemente Handicap – race 7: held 17 August 1949) . . 18 August 1949 . 17 July 2020 . 60 . Paul . Lowry.

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