Swale Stakes Explained

Class:Listed
Horse Race:Swale Stakes
Location:Gulfstream Park
Hallandale Beach, Florida, United States
Inaugurated:1985
Race Type:Thoroughbred – Flat racing
Website:www.gulfstreampark.com
Distance:7 furlong sprint
Surface:Dirt
Track:Left-handed
Qualification:Three-year-olds
Weight:123 lbs with allowances
Purse:$125,000 (since 2023)
Sponsor:Claiborne Farm (2021)

The Swale Stakes is a Listed American Thoroughbred horse race for three year old horses at the distance of seven furlongs on the dirt held annually in January at Gulfstream Park, Hallandale Beach, Florida. The event currently carries a purse of $125,000.

History

The race was named in honor of Claiborne Farm's brilliant colt Swale[1] who won the 1984 Florida Derby, Kentucky Derby and the Belmont Stakes but who died suddenly of a heart attack eight days after his Belmont victory. In 2021 Claiborne Farm are the sponsors of the event.[2]

The inaugural running of the event was on 2 March 1985 as the tenth race on the Florida Derby racecard over a distance of seven furlongs. The event was won by the 1984 United States Champion 2-year-old colt, Chief's Crown who was resuming after his Breeders' Cup Juvenile victory at Hollywood Park Racetrack victory easily dispatched the field winning by lengths as the 3/10 odds-on favorite.

The event was not held in 1987.[3]

In 1990 the event was upgraded to a Grade III[4] and once again to Grade II in 2006.[4]

For two runnings of the event, in 2007 and 2008 the race was run over the shorter furlongs distance.[3]

In 2009, Big Drama set a new stakes and track record of 1:20.88 but was disqualified and placed second with the race awarded to This Ones for Phil.[5]

This race was upgraded once again to a Grade II for its 2014 running[6] but then downgraded again to Grade III in 2018.[4]

In 2024 the event was downgraded by the Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association to Listed status[7]

Records

Speed record:

Margins:

Most wins by a jockey:

Most wins by a trainer:

Most wins by an owner:

Notes

Winners

YearWinnerJockeyTrainerOwnerDistanceTimePurseGradeRef
align=center 2024Frankie's Empire Miguel VasquezMichael YatesFrank DeLucaalign=center 7 furlongsalign=center 1:24.22align=center $125,000align=center Listed[8]
align=center 2023General Jim Luis SaezClaude R. McGaughey IIICourtlandt Farmsalign=center 7 furlongsalign=center 1:23.34align=center $125,000align=center III[9]
align=center 2022My PranksterLuis SaezTodd A. PletcherLawana L. & Robert E. Lowalign=center 7 furlongsalign=center 1:23.13align=center $100,000align=center III[10]
align=center 2021Drain the Clock Edgard ZayasSaffie Joseph Jr.Slam Dunk Racing, Madaket Stables, Wonder Stables & Michael Nentwigalign=center 7 furlongsalign=center 1:23.29align=center $100,000align=center III[11]
align=center 2020Mischevious AlexIrad Ortiz Jr.John C. ServisCash is King & LC Racingalign=center 7 furlongsalign=center 1:22.83align=center $150,000align=center III[12]
align=center 2019Call PaulIrad Ortiz Jr.Jason ServisMichael Dubb, David Simon, Bethlehem Stables & Bruce Iromalign=center 7 furlongsalign=center 1:23.43align=center $150,000align=center III[13]
align=center 2018Strike PowerLuis SaezMark A. HennigCourtlandt Farmalign=center 7 furlongsalign=center 1:22.68align=center $200,000align=center III[14]
align=center 2017Javier CastellanoChad C. BrownKlaravich Stables & William H. Lawrencealign=center 7 furlongsalign=center 1:23.03align=center $200,000align=center II[15]
align=center 2016Awesome BannerJose C. CaraballoStanley I. GoldJacks or Better Farmalign=center 7 furlongsalign=center 1:21.81align=center $200,000align=center II[16]
align=center 2015Ready for RyeLuis SaezThomas AlbertraniChalk Racingalign=center 7 furlongsalign=center 1:22.39align=center $200,000align=center II[17]
align=center 2014SpotJose LezcanoNicholas P. ZitoJoseph H. Mossalign=center 7 furlongsalign=center 1:22.44align=center $200,000align=center II[18]
align=center 2013Clearly NowLuis SaezBrian A. LynchUp Hill Stablealign=center 7 furlongsalign=center 1:23.19align=center $150,000align=center III[19]
align=center 2012TrinnibergWillie MartinezBisnath ParbooShivananda Parbhooalign=center 7 furlongsalign=center 1:21.69align=center $150,000align=center III[20]
align=center 2011Travelin ManJohn R. VelazquezTodd A. PletcherE. Paul Robsham Stablesalign=center 7 furlongsalign=center 1:21.94align=center $147,000align=center II[21]
align=center 2010D' FunnyboneEdgar S. PradoRichard E. Dutrow Jr.Paul P. Pompa Jr.align=center 7 furlongsalign=center 1:21.98align=center $150,000align=center II[22]
align=center 2009Garrett K. GomezRichard E. Dutrow Jr.Paul P. Pompa Jr., Jack Mandato & Michael Dubb align=center 7 furlongsalign=center 1:20.88align=center $150,000align=center II[23]
align=center 2008Eaton's GiftDale L. RomansZayat Stablesalign=center furlongsalign=center 1:15.63align=center $150,000align=center II[24]
align=center 2007Adore the GoldCornelio VelasquezMichael E. GorhamJohn D. Murphy Sr.align=center furlongsalign=center 1:15.86align=center $150,000align=center II[25]
align=center 2006Sharp HumorMark GuidryDale L. RomansPurdedel Stable align=center 7 furlongsalign=center 1:22.14align=center $150,000align=center II[26]
align=center 2005Lost in the FogRussell BazeGreg GilchristHarry J. Aleoalign=center 7 furlongsalign=center 1:22.21align=center $150,000align=center II[27]
align=center 2004Wynn Dot CommaEdgar S. PradoMartin D. WolfsonMartin Cherryalign=center 7 furlongsalign=center 1:22.87align=center $150,000align=center III[28]
align=center 2003Midas EyesJerry D. BaileyRobert J. FrankelEdmund A. Gannalign=center 7 furlongsalign=center 1:21.06align=center $150,000align=center III[29]
align=center 2002Ethan ManPat DayPatrick B. ByrneWest Point Thoroughbreds align=center 7 furlongsalign=center 1:22.29align=center $150,000align=center III[30]
align=center 2001D'wildcatCorey NakataniRobert B. Hess Jr.Fog City Stablealign=center 7 furlongsalign=center 1:22.25align=center $150,000align=center III[31]
align=center 2000TrippiJerry D. BaileyTodd A. PletcherDogwood Stablealign=center 7 furlongsalign=center 1:23.43align=center $100,000align=center III[32]
align=center 1999Yes It's TrueJerry D. BaileyD. Wayne LukasPadua Stables align=center 7 furlongsalign=center 1:22.29align=center $100,000align=center III[33]
align=center 1998Favorite TrickPat DayWilliam I. MottJoseph P. LaCombealign=center 7 furlongsalign=center 1:22.86align=center $100,000align=center III[34]
align=center 1997ConfideMike E. SmithBen W. Perkins Sr.New Farmalign=center 7 furlongsalign=center 1:23.35align=center $75,000align=center III[35]
align=center 1996RoarMike E. SmithClaude R. McGaughey IIIClaiborne Farm & Adele Dilschneideralign=center 7 furlongsalign=center 1:22.46align=center $75,000align=center III[36]
align=center 1995Mr. GreeleyJulie KroneNicholas P. ZitoWilliam J. Condren & Joseph Cornacchiaalign=center 7 furlongsalign=center 1:22.18align=center $75,000align=center III[37]
align=center 1994Arrival TimeChris McCarronFrank A. AlexanderDogwood Stablealign=center 7 furlongsalign=center 1:22.53align=center $75,000align=center III[38]
align=center 1993Premier ExplosionDave PennaDavid R. BellJohn Franksalign=center 7 furlongsalign=center 1:23.23align=center $89,200align=center III[39]
align=center 1992D. J. CatJerry D. BaileyHappy AlterBea Oxenberg & Atler's Racing Stable align=center 7 furlongsalign=center 1:23.39align=center $118,750align=center III[40]
align=center 1991ChihuahuaJose O. AlferezMario Martinez Jr.Mar-deb-ron Farms align=center 7 furlongsalign=center 1:23.47align=center $75,000align=center III[41]
align=center 1990HousebusterCraig PerretJimmy CrollRobert P. Levyalign=center 7 furlongsalign=center 1:22.20align=center $57,250align=center III[42]
align=center 1989Easy GoerPat DayClaude R. McGaughey IIIOgden Phippsalign=center 7 furlongsalign=center 1:22.20align=center $57,150align=center [43]
align=center 1988Seeking the GoldRandy RomeroOgden Phippsalign=center 7 furlongsalign=center 1:21.60align=center $58,500align=center [44]
1987Race not held
align=center 1986One Magic MomentCraig PerretJoseph H. Pierce Jr.Sheila Pierce & H. Kligmanalign=center 7 furlongsalign=center 1:25.40align=center $52,250align=center [45]
align=center 1985Chief's CrownDonald MacBethRoger LaurinStar Crown Stablealign=center 7 furlongsalign=center 1:22.40align=center $51,320align=center [46]
Notes:
† In the 2009 Big Drama was first past the post but was disqualified for bumping This Ones for Phil twice in the straight thus This Ones for Phil was declared the winner.

See also

List of American and Canadian Graded races

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: SWALE (USA) blk/br. H, 1981 - 14 Starts, 9 Wins, 2 Places, 2 Shows Career Earnings: $1,583,660 . Thoroughbred Pedigree Online . 2021 . 25 January 2021.
  2. Web site: Gulfstream Park Condition Book . 8 . Gulfstream Park . 2021 . 25 January 2021.
  3. Web site: SWALE STAKES - MULTIPLE TRACKS . Thoroughbred Pedigree Online . 2021 . 25 January 2021.
  4. Web site: Swale Stakes Profile. Equibase . 7 February 2017.
  5. Web site: DQ Drama: This Ones for Phil Wins Swale. BloodHorse.com . 7 February 2017 . Jack . Shinar.
  6. Web site: Eight Stakes Elevated in Status for 2014 . 6 December 2013 . BloodHorse.com . Tom . LaMarra .
  7. Web site: TOBA Announces U.S. Graded and Listed Stakes for 2024 . 16 December 2023 . 17 December 2023 . Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association.
  8. Web site: 2024 Swale Stakes Listed - (race 9) . Equibase . 3 February 2024 . 4 February 2024.
  9. Web site: 2023 Swale Stakes Grade 3 - (race 5) . Equibase . 5 February 2023 . 5 February 2023.
  10. Web site: 2022 Swale Stakes Grade 3 - (race 5) . Equibase . 5 February 2022 . 5 February 2022.
  11. Web site: 2021 Swale Stakes Grade 3 - (race 6) . Equibase . 30 January 2021 . 31 January 2021.
  12. Web site: 2020 Swale Stakes Grade 3 - (race 9) . Equibase . 1 February 2020 . 25 January 2021.
  13. Web site: 2019 Swale Stakes Grade 3 - (race 10) . Equibase . 2 February 2019 . 25 January 2021.
  14. Web site: 2018 Swale Stakes Grade 3 - (race 4) . Equibase . 3 February 2018 . 25 January 2021.
  15. Web site: 2017 Swale Stakes Grade 2 - (race 5) . Equibase . 4 February 2017 . 25 January 2021.
  16. Web site: 2016 Swale Stakes Grade 2 - (race 4) . Equibase . 30 January 2016 . 25 January 2021.
  17. Web site: 2015 Fasig-Tipton Swale Stakes Grade 2 - (race 6) . Equibase . 7 March 2015 . 25 January 2021.
  18. Web site: 2014 Swale Stakes Grade 2 - (race 9) . Equibase . 1 March 2014 . 25 January 2021.
  19. Web site: 2013 Swale Stakes Grade 3 - (race 10) . Equibase . 2 March 2013 . 25 January 2021.
  20. Web site: 2012 Swale Stakes Grade 3 - (race 10) . Equibase . 10 March 2012 . 25 January 2021.
  21. Web site: 2011 Swale Stakes Grade 2 - (race 3) . Equibase . 3 April 2011 . 25 January 2021.
  22. Web site: 2010 Swale Stakes Grade 2 - (race 10) . Equibase . 20 March 2010 . 25 January 2021.
  23. Web site: 2009 Swale Stakes Grade 2 - (race 9) . Equibase . 28 March 2009 . 25 January 2021.
  24. Web site: 2008 Swale Stakes Grade 2 - (race 6) . Equibase . 2 February 2008 . 25 January 2021.
  25. Web site: 2007 Swale Stakes Grade 2 - (race 5) . Equibase . 3 February 2007 . 25 January 2021.
  26. Web site: 2006 Swale Stakes Grade 2 - (race 7) . Equibase . 4 March 2006 . 25 January 2021.
  27. Web site: 2005 Swale Stakes Grade 2 - (race 9) . Equibase . 5 March 2005 . 25 January 2021.
  28. Web site: 2004 Swale Stakes Grade 3 - (race 10) . Equibase . 13 March 2004 . 25 January 2021.
  29. Web site: 2003 Swale Stakes Grade 3 - (race 11) . Equibase . 15 March 2003 . 25 January 2021.
  30. Web site: 2002 Swale Stakes Grade 3 - (race 4) . Equibase . 16 March 2002 . 25 January 2021.
  31. Web site: 2001 Swale Stakes Grade 3 - (race 8) . Equibase . 10 March 2001 . 25 January 2021.
  32. Web site: 2000 Swale Stakes Grade 3 - (race 5) . Equibase . 11 March 2000 . 25 January 2021.
  33. Web site: 1999 Swale Stakes Grade 3 - (race 5) . Equibase . 13 March 1999 . 25 January 2021.
  34. Web site: 1998 Swale Stakes Grade 3 - (race 5) . Equibase . 14 March 1998 . 25 January 2021.
  35. Web site: 1997 Swale Stakes Grade 3 - (race 8) . Equibase . 15 March 1997 . 25 January 2021.
  36. Web site: 1996 Swale Stakes Grade 3 - (race 6) . Equibase . 16 March 1996 . 25 January 2021.
  37. Web site: 1995 Swale Stakes Grade 3 - (race 11) . Equibase . 11 March 1995 . 25 January 2021.
  38. Web site: 1994 Swale Stakes Grade 3 - (race 8) . Equibase . 12 March 1994 . 25 January 2021.
  39. Web site: 1993 Swale Stakes Grade 3 - (race 8) . Equibase . 20 March 1993 . 25 January 2021.
  40. Web site: 1992 Swale Stakes Grade 3 - (race 6) . Equibase . 14 March 1992 . 25 January 2021.
  41. Web site: 1991 Swale Stakes Grade 3 - (race 8) . Equibase . 16 March 1991 . 25 January 2021.
  42. News: Gulfstream Park Stakes Charts (1990 Swale Stakes – race 5: held 17 March 1990) . . 18 March 1990. 25 January 2021 . 16 .
  43. News: ...,East Goer wins Swale (1989 Swale Stakes – race 11: held 4 March 1989) . . 5 March 1989 . 25 January 2021 . 54 .
  44. News: 'Gold' awesome (1988 Swale Stakes – race 8: held 5 March 1988) . . 6 March 1988 . 25 January 2021 . 60 .
  45. News: One Magic Moment Takes Swale Stakes (1986 Swale Stakes – race 8: held 1 March 1986) . . 2 March 1986 . 25 January 2021 . 69 .
  46. News: Chief's Crown romps Swale Stakes; Proud Truth wins Florida Derby (1985 Swale Stakes – race 10: held 2 March 1985) . . . 3 March 1985 . 25 January 2021 . 18 .

This article is licensed under the GNU Free Documentation License. It uses material from the Wikipedia article "Swale Stakes".

Except where otherwise indicated, Everything.Explained.Today is © Copyright 2009-2024, A B Cryer, All Rights Reserved. Cookie policy.