Seabiscuit Handicap Explained

Surface:Turf
Class:Grade II
Horse Race:Seabiscuit Handicap
Location:Del Mar Racetrack
Del Mar, California, United States
Inaugurated:1977 (as Citation Handicap at Hollywood Park Racetrack)
Race Type:Thoroughbred - Flat racing
Website:Del Mar
Distance: miles
Track:Left-handed
Qualification:Three-year-olds and older
Weight:Assigned
Purse:$200,000 (since 2023)

The Seabiscuit Handicap is a Grade II American Thoroughbred horse race for three-years-old and older over a distance of one and one-sixteenth miles (furlongs) on the turf track scheduled annually in late November at Del Mar Racetrack in Del Mar, California. The event currently carries a purse of $200,000.

History

The inaugural running of the event was on 17 July 1977 as the Citation Handicap at Hollywood Park Racetrack in Inglewood, California over a distance of miles on the dirt track. The event was named after the eighth winner of the American Triple Crown in 1948, Citation. Citation had won the Hollywood Gold Cup at the Hollywood Park Racetrack in last victory of his career.

In 1979 for the third running of the event, American Graded Stakes Committee classified the event as Grade III.[1]

In 1980 the event was run over a mile and was won by the Irish-bred Caro Bambino who equalled the course record set by Swaps in 1956. In 1991 the event was downgraded and moved to the Hollywood Park autumn meeting and run at a distance of miles.

In 1983 the event was scheduled on the turf track over a distance of miles and was split into two divisions.[2] The event also was run in split divisions in 1991.[2]

In 1984 the event was upgraded back to Grade III but due to the unexpected wet weather the race was run on the dirt track which was rated as sloppy. US Hall of Fame jockey Bill Shoemaker teamed up with US Hall of Fame trainer Charles E. Whittingham to easily win on the Argentine-bred Lord At War by three lengths in a slow time of 1:50.

In 1987 the event was upgraded once more to Grade II and once again Charles E. Whittingham would train an Argentine-bred Forlitano to victory. Forlitano would win again in 1988.[3]

In 1999 the distance of the event was decrease to back to the original miles.[1] In 2004 the event was upgraded to the highest classification of Grade I.[3]

The race was not run in 2005 due to problems with Hollywood Park's grass course not being ready after the turf course was reseeded.[4]

The event was downgraded back to Grade II for the 2010 renewal.

With the closure of Hollywood Park Racetrack in 2013 the event was moved to Del Mar Racetrack. With the relocation of the event the Del Mar Administration renamed the event to the Seabiscuit Handicap in honor of the 1938 US Horse of the Year, Seabiscuit as set by Daily Racing Form and Turf & Sport Digest Awards.

Records

Speed record:

Margins:

Most wins:

Most wins by a jockey:

Most wins by a trainer:

Most wins by an owner :

Winners

YearWinnerAgeJockeyTrainerOwnerDistanceTimePurseGradeRef
At Del Mar – Seabiscuit Handicap
align=center 2023Easter (FR)align=center 5Antonio FresuPhilip D'Amatoalign=center milesalign=center 1:39.96align=center $201,500align=center II[5]
align=center 2022Hong Kong Harry (IRE)align=center 5Flavien PratPhilip D'AmatoScott Anastasi, Jimmy Ukegawa & Tony Valazzaalign=center milesalign=center 1:39.79align=center $251,500align=center II[6]
align=center 2021Field Passalign=center 4Umberto RispoliMichael MakerThree Diamonds Farmalign=center milesalign=center 1:41.85align=center $251,000align=center II[7]
align=center 2020Count Againalign=center 4Juan J. HernandezPhilip D'AmatoAgave Racing Stable & Sam-Son Farmalign=center milesalign=center 1:40.84align=center $203,500align=center II[8]
align=center 2019Next Sharesalign=center 6Jose Valdivia Jr.Richard BaltasDebby & Richard Baltas, Christopher T. Dunn, Jules & Michael Iavarone, Jerry McClanahan, Ritchie Robershaw & Mark Taylor align=center milesalign=center 1:42.00align=center $201,404align=center II[9]
align=center 2018Caribou Clubalign=center 4Joseph TalamoThomas F. ProctorGlen Hill Farmalign=center milesalign=center 1:41.38align=center $202,415align=center II[10]
align=center 2017Hunt (IRE)align=center 5Flavien PratPhilip D'AmatoMichael Housealign=center milesalign=center 1:41.03align=center $200,345align=center II[11]
align=center 2016Ring Weekendalign=center 5Drayden Van DykeH. Graham MotionSt Elias Stable & West Point Thoroughbredsalign=center milesalign=center 1:42.29align=center $201,035align=center II[12]
align=center 2015Midnight Stormalign=center 4Victor EspinozaPhilip D'AmatoDye, Marjorie Post, A Venneri Racing & Little Red Feather Racing align=center milesalign=center 1:42.70align=center $251,000align=center II[13]
align=center 2014Kaigunalign=center 4Corey NakataniMark E. Cassealign=center milesalign=center 1:41.38align=center $250,750align=center II[14]
At Hollywood Park – Citation Handicap
align=center 2013Silentioalign=center 4Rafael BejaranoGary MandellaWertheimer et Frèrealign=center milesalign=center 1:40.66align=center $250,500align=center II[15]
align=center 2012Data Linkalign=center 4Stuart S. Janney IIIalign=center milesalign=center 1:41.00align=center $250,000align=center II[16]
align=center 2011Jeranimoalign=center 5Garrett K. GomezMichael PenderRobert J. Wrightalign=center milesalign=center 1:40.87align=center $250,000align=center II[17]
align=center 2010Victor's Cryalign=center 5Victor EspinozaEoin G. HartyEquilete Stablealign=center milesalign=center 1:39.86align=center $250,000align=center II[18]
align=center 2009Fluke (BRZ)align=center 4Joseph TalamoHumberto AscanioPatricia Bozanoalign=center milesalign=center 1:40.48align=center $300,000align=center I[19]
align=center 2008Hyperbaricalign=center 5Tyler BazeJulio C. CananiPrestonwood Racingalign=center milesalign=center 1:41.29align=center $400,000align=center I[20]
align=center 2007Lang Fieldalign=center 4Jon CourtArt ShermanNigel R. Shieldsalign=center milesalign=center 1:39.72align=center $400,000align=center I[21]
align=center 2006Ashkal Way (IRE)align=center 4Garrett K. GomezSaeed bin SuroorGodolphin Racingalign=center milesalign=center 1:39.67align=center $400,000align=center I[22]
2005 Race not held
align=center 2004align=center 4Jon CourtRobert J. FrankelTNT Studalign=center milesalign=center 1:41.36align=center $400,000align=center I[23]
align=center 2003Redattore (BRZ)align=center 8Julie KroneRichard E. MandellaDr. Luis Alfredo Tannay align=center milesalign=center 1:40.74align=center $400,000align=center II[24]
align=center 2002Good Journeyalign=center 6Pat DayWallace DollaseFlaxman Holdings, Gary Margolis, Michael Jarvis & Partnersalign=center milesalign=center 1:41.45align=center $500,000align=center II[25]
align=center 2001§ Good Journeyalign=center 5Chris McCarronWallace DollaseFlaxman Holdings, Gary Margolis, Michael Jarvis & Partnersalign=center milesalign=center 1:44.30align=center $500,000align=center II[26]
align=center 2000 (GB)align=center 5Jose A. SantosChristophe ClementLa Marquise Soledad de Moratallaalign=center milesalign=center 1:40.30align=center $500,000align=center II[27]
align=center 1999Brave Act (GB)align=center 5Alex O. SolisRon McAnallySidney Craigalign=center milesalign=center 1:39.69align=center $500,000align=center II[28]
align=center 1998Militaryalign=center 4Garrett K. GomezWallace DollaseThe Thoroughbred Corporation, Glencrest Farm & Green Lantern Stablealign=center milesalign=center 1:50.58align=center $300,000align=center II[29]
align=center 1997Gerialign=center 5Jerry D. BaileyWilliam I. MottAllen E. Paulsonalign=center milesalign=center 1:48.35align=center $300,000align=center II[30]
align=center 1996Gentlemen (ARG)align=center 4Gary L. StevensRichard E. MandellaHaras de la Pommealign=center milesalign=center 1:45.55align=center $300,000align=center II[31]
align=center 1995Fastness (IRE)align=center 5Gary L. StevensJenine SahadiEvergreen Farm align=center milesalign=center 1:44.78align=center $300,000align=center II[32]
align=center 1994§ Southern Wishalign=center 5Corey NakataniWallace DollaseRichard Stephenalign=center milesalign=center 2:00.20align=center $250,000align=center II[33]
align=center 1993Jeune Hommealign=center 3Thierry JarnetFrancois BoutinYoshio Asakawaalign=center milesalign=center 1:45.84align=center $250,000align=center II[34]
align=center 1992Leger Cat (ARG)align=center 6Corey NakataniRichard E. MandellaEdward C. Allred & Randall D. Hubbardalign=center milesalign=center 1:46.48align=center $250,000align=center II[35]
align=center rowspan=21991Notorious Pleasurealign=center 5Laffit Pincay Jr.Darrell ViennaRobert, Karen, Marc, Mike & Rich Leveyalign=center rowspan=2 milesalign=center 1:45.80align=center $170,100align=center rowspan=2II[36]
Fly Till Dawnalign=center 5Laffit Pincay Jr.Darrell ViennaJosephine T. Gleisalign=center 1:45.86align=center $170,100[37]
align=center 1990Colway Rally (GB)align=center 6Corey BlackJulio C. CananiClover Racing Stable, Alexander Brittan et al.align=center milesalign=center 1:47.80align=center $107,300align=center II[38]
align=center 1989Fair Judgmentalign=center 5Richard C. MetteeTomonori Tsurumaki align=center milesalign=center 1:50.00align=center $108,300align=center II[39]
align=center 1988Forlitano (ARG)align=center 7Pat ValenzuelaCharles E. WhittinghamEvergreen Farm align=center milesalign=center 1:46.60align=center $119,600align=center II[40]
align=center 1987Forlitano (ARG)align=center 6Pat ValenzuelaCharles E. WhittinghamEvergreen Farm align=center milesalign=center 1:47.40align=center $134,500align=center II[41]
align=center 1986Al Mamoonalign=center 5Gary L. StevensRobert J. FrankelEdmund A. Gann & Bertram Firestonealign=center milesalign=center 1:48.00align=center $195,700align=center III[42]
align=center 1985Zoffanyalign=center 5Eddie DelahoussayeJohn GosdenAnthony & John Bodie, Anthony Speelman align=center milesalign=center 1:44.80align=center $118,600align=center III[43]
align=center 1984Lord At War (ARG)align=center 4Bill ShoemakerCharles E. WhittinghamMrs. Diane Perkinsalign=center milesalign=center 1:50.60align=center $163,300align=center III[44]
align=center rowspan=21983Beldale Lustrealign=center 4Chris McCarronJohn GosdenWilliam A. Baileyalign=center rowspan=2 milesalign=center 1:49.40align=center $86,750align=center rowspan=2[45]
Pewter Greyalign=center 4Ray SibilleRon McAnallyTadahiro Hotehamaalign=center 1:49.60align=center $87,250[46]
align=center 1982Caterman (NZ)align=center 6Chris McCarronLouis R. CarnoMr. & Mrs. Tom Cavanaghalign=center milesalign=center 1:41.00align=center $80,450align=center [47]
align=center 1981Tahitian King (IRE)align=center 5Bill ShoemakerJohnny LongdenJohnny Longden & Carr Stablealign=center milesalign=center 1:48.80align=center $226,000align=center [48]
align=center 1980Caro Bambino (IRE)align=center 5Pat ValenzuelaMary Jones Bradley align=center 1 milealign=center 1:33.20align=center $63,950align=center III[49]
align=center 1979Textalign=center 5Bill ShoemakerVincent ClyneElmendorf Farmalign=center milesalign=center 1:40.40align=center $108,600align=center III[50]
align=center 1978align=center 5Laffit Pincay Jr.D. Wayne LukasMel Hatley & Albert Yankalign=center milesalign=center 1:40.20align=center $107,700align=center [51]
align=center 1977Painted Wagonalign=center 4Chuck BaltazarMarvin G. WilliamsSilver Creek Ranchalign=center milesalign=center 1:41.00align=center $82,350align=center [52]
Legend:

Notes:
§ Ran as an entry

See also

List of American and Canadian Graded races

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Seabiscuit Handicap Profile. www.equibase.com . 22 November 2021.
  2. Web site: SEABISCUIT HANDICAP (2ND. DIV.) - HOLLYWOOD PARK, CA . Thoroughbred Pedigree Online . 2021 . 22 November 2021.
  3. Web site: SEABISCUIT HANDICAP - MULTIPLE TRACKS . Thoroughbred Pedigree Online . 2021 . 22 November 2021.
  4. Web site: Hollywood Opens With Turf . . 26 April 2006 . 19 November 2021 . Bob . Mieszerski.
  5. Web site: 2023 Seabiscuit Handicap Grade 2 - (race 7) . Equibase . 25 November 2023 . 26 November 2023.
  6. Web site: 2022 Seabiscuit Handicap Grade 2 - (race 7) . Equibase . 26 November 2022 . 26 November 2023.
  7. Web site: 2021 Seabiscuit Handicap Grade 2 - (race 5) . Equibase . 28 November 2021.
  8. Web site: 2020 Seabiscuit Handicap Grade 2 - (race 7) . Equibase . 28 November 2020 . 22 November 2021.
  9. Web site: 2019 Seabiscuit Handicap Grade 2 - (race 6) . Equibase . 30 November 2019 . 22 November 2021.
  10. Web site: 2018 Seabiscuit Handicap Grade 2 - (race 7) . Equibase . 24 November 2018 . 22 November 2021.
  11. Web site: 2017 Seabiscuit Handicap Grade 2 - (race 3) . Equibase . 26 November 2017 . 22 November 2021.
  12. Web site: 2016 Seabiscuit Handicap Grade 2 - (race 8) . Equibase . 26 November 2016 . 22 November 2021.
  13. Web site: 2015 Seabiscuit Handicap Grade 2 - (race 8) . Equibase . 27 November 2015 . 22 November 2021.
  14. Web site: 2014 Seabiscuit Handicap Grade 2 - (race 7) . Equibase . 28 November 2014 . 22 November 2021.
  15. Web site: 2013 Citation Handicap Grade 2 - (race 7) . Equibase . 29 November 2013 . 22 November 2021.
  16. Web site: 2012 Citation Handicap Grade 2 - (race 9) . Equibase . 23 November 2012 . 22 November 2021.
  17. Web site: 2011 Citation Handicap Grade 2 - (race 9) . Equibase . 26 November 2011 . 22 November 2021.
  18. Web site: 2010 Citation Handicap Grade 2 - (race 9) . Equibase . 27 November 2010 . 22 November 2021.
  19. Web site: 2009 Citation Handicap Grade 1 - (race 9) . Equibase . 27 November 2009 . 22 November 2021.
  20. Web site: 2008 Citation Handicap Grade 1 - (race 8) . Equibase . 28 November 2008 . 22 November 2021.
  21. Web site: 2007 Citation Handicap Grade 1 - (race 9) . Equibase . 23 November 2007 . 22 November 2021.
  22. Web site: 2006 Citation Handicap Grade 1 - (race 9) . Equibase . 24 November 2006 . 22 November 2021.
  23. Web site: 2004 Citation Handicap Grade 1 - (race 7) . Equibase . 27 November 2004 . 22 November 2021.
  24. Web site: 2003 Citation Handicap Grade 2 - (race 9) . Equibase . 29 November 2003 . 22 November 2021.
  25. Web site: 2002 Citation Handicap Grade 2 - (race 8) . Equibase . 30 November 2002 . 22 November 2021.
  26. Web site: 2001 Citation Handicap Grade 2 - (race 9) . Equibase . 24 November 2001 . 22 November 2021.
  27. Web site: 2000 Citation Handicap Grade 2 - (race 9) . Equibase . 25 November 2000 . 22 November 2021.
  28. Web site: 1999 Citation Handicap Grade 2 - (race 7) . Equibase . 27 November 1999 . 22 November 2021.
  29. Web site: 1998 Citation Handicap Grade 2 - (race 8) . Equibase . 28 November 1998 . 22 November 2021.
  30. Web site: 1997 Citation Handicap Grade 2 - (race 8) . Equibase . 29 November 1997 . 22 November 2021.
  31. Web site: 1996 Citation Handicap Grade 2 - (race 9) . Equibase . 30 November 1996 . 22 November 2021.
  32. Web site: 1995 Citation Handicap Grade 2 - (race 9) . Equibase . 25 November 1995 . 22 November 2021.
  33. Web site: 1994 Citation Handicap Grade 2 - (race 7) . Equibase . 20 November 1994 . 22 November 2021.
  34. Web site: 1993 Citation Handicap Grade 2 - (race 5) . Equibase . 28 November 1993 . 22 November 2021.
  35. Web site: 1992 Citation Handicap Grade 2 - (race 9) . Equibase . 29 November 1992 . 22 November 2021.
  36. Web site: 1991 Citation Handicap Grade 2 Division 1 - (race 7) . Equibase . 30 November 1991 . 22 November 2021.
  37. Web site: 1991 Citation Handicap Grade 2 Division 2 - (race 8) . Equibase . 30 November 1991 . 22 November 2021.
  38. News: Hollywood Park; Citation Is Won in $17.20 Upset by Colway Rally (1990 Citation Handicap – race 8: held 18 November 1990) . . 19 November 1990 . 22 November 2021 . 56 . Bill . Christine.
  39. News: Hollywood Park; Fair Judgement Loves Footing, Wins Citation (1989 Citation Handicap – race 8: held 26 November 1989) . . 27 November 1989 . 22 November 2021 . 50 . Jay . Hovdey.
  40. News: Forlitano nips Precisionist at Wire (1988 Citation Handicap – race 8: held 20 November 1988) . . 21 November 1988 . 22 November 2021 . 50 . Grahame L. . Jones.
  41. News: Forlitano Wins Citation Handicap at Hollywood (1987 Citation Handicap – race 8: held 29 November 1987) . Times Wire Services . . 30 November 1987 . 22 November 2021 . 49 .
  42. News: Al Mamoon finds room in Citation (1986 Citation Handicap – race 8: held 29 November 1986) . . . 30 November 1986 . 22 November 2021 . 61 .
  43. News: Citation Handicap at Hollywood Park; Feature Race Comes Up Short, But Not Zoffany (1985 Citation Handicap – race 8: held 16 November 1985) . . . 17 November 1985 . 22 November 2021 . 74 .
  44. News: Lord At War Wins in Slop (1984 Citation Handicap – race 8: held 24 November 1984) . . 25 November 1984 . 22 November 2021 . 69 .
  45. News: McCarron and Beldale Lustre Team up in Citation Handicap (1983 Citation Handicap Division 1 – race 6: held 26 November 1983) . . 27 November 1983 . 22 November 2021 . 63 .
  46. News: McCarron and Beldale Lustre, Pewter Grey win Citation 'Cap (1983 Citation Handicap Division 2 – race 8: held 26 November 1983) . . . 27 November 1983 . 22 November 2021 . 42 .
  47. News: Caterman captures Citation Handicap (1982 Citation Handicap – race 8: held 3 November 1982) . . . 4 November 1984 . 22 November 2021 . 25 .
  48. News: Shoe Wins Citation With Tahitian King (1981 Citation Handicap – race 8: held 20 December 1981) . . 21 December 1981 . 22 November 2021 . 52 . Joanne . Curran.
  49. News: Caro Bambino Ties Swaps' Record; Irish-Bred 5-Year-Old Wins Citation Handicap In 1:33 1/5 (1980 Citation Handicap – race 8: held 5 July 1980) . . 6 July 1980 . 22 November 2021 . 52 . Bion . Abbott .
  50. News: Citation Handicap Is Easy for Text; Show Engineers the 2½ - Length Win Over Field That Has No Superstars (1979 Citation Handicap – race 8: held 8 July 1979) . . 9 July 1979 . 22 November 2021 . 34 . Bion . Abbott .
  51. News: Effervescing takes Citation Handicap (1978 Citation Handicap – race 8: held 9 July 1978) . . . 10 July 1978 . 22 November 2021 . 18 .
  52. News: Painted Wagon Shows Class — Wins Citation (1977 Citation Handicap – race 8: held 17 July 1977) . Bion . Abbott . . 18 July 1977 . 22 November 2021 . 42 .

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