Santa Paula Stakes Explained

Class:Ungraded stakes
Horse Race:Santa Paula Stakes
Location:Santa Anita Park
Arcadia, California, USA, United States
Inaugurated:1968
Race Type:Thoroughbred – Flat racing
Distance: furlongs
Surface:Dirt
Track:left-handed
Qualification:Three-year-old fillies
Weight:Assigned
Purse:US$75,000

The Santa Paula Stakes is an American Thoroughbred horse race run annually at the end of March at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia, California. An event open to three-year-old fillies, it is contested over a distance of six and one half furlongs. The race was downgraded from Grade III status for 2011 by the American Graded Stakes Committee.[1]

The Santa Paula Stakes was run at 7 furlongs for fillies and mares, age three and older, from 1968 through 1974.

There was no race held from 1975 through 1991, nor in 1993.

Records

Speed record: (at current distance of furlongs)

Most wins by a jockey:

Most wins by a trainer:

Most wins by an owner:

Winners

Year
Winner
Age
Jockey
Trainer
Owner
Time
2015Enchanting Lady3Martin GarciaBob BaffertKaleem Shah1:15.01
2014Uzziel3Tyler BazeMike PuypeJames & Tammy McKenney1:17.19
2011Mildly Offensive3Rafael BejaranoCarla GainesWarren B. Williamson1:15.70
2010Tanda3Alex SolisDan HendricksDream Stable1:14.36
2009Carlsbad3Tyler BazeJeff MullinsDennis Weir1:14.65
2008Lethal Heat3Gerry OlguinBarry AbramsBarry Abrams et al.1:14.91
2007Magnificience3Alex SolisBruce HeadleyJohn G. Sikura et al.1:14.61
2006Bettarun Fast3Aaron GryderVladimir CerinPatricia & Stephen Fitzpatrick1:15.08
2005No Bull Baby3Victor EspinozaBob BaffertPatti & Hal Earnhardt III1:15.79
2004Friendly Michelle3Tyler BazeBob BaffertEd Friendly1:17.34
2003Buffythecenterfold3Victor EspinozaMelvin F. StuteAllen Brian & Frank Stronach1:16.56
2002Bella Bellucci3Mike E. SmithNeil D. Drysdale1:16.36
2001Starrer3Chris McCarronDavid HofmansGeorge Krikorian1:16.40
2000Abby Girl3Corey NakataniCraig DollaseStephan G. Herold 1:15.47
1999Perfect Six3David FloresWilliam Morey Jr.Chaiken & Heller, et al.1:15.41
1998Loveontheroad3Kent DesormeauxSanford ShulmanCharles & Clear Valley Stables1:16.07
1997Lavender3Ben D. A. CecilEst. Robert E. Hibbert1:16.34
1996Raw Gold3Ridder Stable1:15.63
1995Made To Perfection3Alex SolisDonald WarrenJohn S. Stonebraker et al. 1:16.24
1994Sardula3Ed DelahoussayeBrian A. MayberryAnn & Jerry Moss1:15.02
1993align=center colspan=9Race not held
1992Peaceful Road3Martin PedrozaBrian A. MayberrySiegel Family1:16.33
1976– 1991align=center colspan=9Race not held
1974Viva La Vivi4Donald PierceHarold HodoshBrotman & Malibu Stable1:24.00
1973Tizna4Fernando ToroHenry M. MorenoRegal Enterprises, Inc.1:21.60
1972Convenience4Glen Hill Farm1:21.60
1971Duke's Little Gal4Robby KilbornJames I. NazworthyMrs. Orrin Tucker 1:23.20
1970Everything Lovely5Álvaro PinedaSidney MartinColin Campbell1:22.20
1969Guest Room4Walter BlumRoger LaurinTaylor's Purchase Farm1:25.40
1968Sharp Curve4Wayne HarrisLester HoltFred Astaire1:24.80

References

Notes and References

  1. http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/60173/2011-graded-stakes-13-fewer-than-10 Blood Horse: 2011 Graded Stakes: 13 Fewer Than '10