The Very One Stakes (Gulfstream Park) Explained

Surface:Turf
Class:Grade III
Horse Race:The Very One Stakes
Location:Gulfstream Park
Hallandale Beach, Florida,
United States
Inaugurated:1984 (as The Very One Handicap)
Race Type:Thoroughbred – Flat racing – Turf
Website:Gulfstream Park
Distance: miles
Track:Left-handed
Qualification:fillies and mares, four years old and older
Weight:123 lbs with allowances
Purse:US$150,000 (since 2015)

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

History

The race was inaugurated on 10 May 1987 and was run as The Very One Handicap over a distance of one mile.[1]

The event was named after the winning mare The Very One[2] who won 22 races in her career including the Grade I Santa Barbara Handicap. The event was not held in 1988 and 1989.[3]

The event was upgraded to Grade III in 1996.[3]

The event was predominantly run at miles but was shortened to the current distance of miles in 2016.[3] The distance of the event was returned back to miles in 2022.[3]

Records

Speed record:

Margins:

Most wins:

Most wins by a jockey

Most wins by a trainer

Most wins by an owner

Winners

YearWinnerAgeJockeyTrainerOwnerDistanceTimePurseGradeRef
The Very One Stakes
align=center 2024R Calli Kim align=center 4Tyler GaffalioneBrendan P. WalshAverill Racing & Two Eight Racing align=center miles align=center 2:13.01align=center $150,000align=center III[4]
align=center 2023Mylady (GER) align=center 4Edgard ZayasChad C. BrownMichaela Faustalign=center miles align=center 2:15.14align=center $150,000align=center III[5]
align=center 2022Virginia Joy (GER) align=center 5Irad Ortiz Jr.Chad C. BrownPeter M. Brantalign=center align=center 2:15.92align=center $150,000align=center III[6]
align=center 2021Antoinette align=center 4José L. OrtizWilliam I. MottGodolphin Racingalign=center milesalign=center 1:53.70align=center $125,000align=center III[7]
align=center 2020Elizabeth Way (IRE)align=center 4Paco LopezRoger L. AttfieldJohn J. McCormackalign=center milesalign=center 1:54.26align=center $150,000align=center III[8]
align=center 2019Holy Helenaalign=center 5Irad Ortiz Jr.James A. JerkensStronach Stablesalign=center milesalign=center 1:54.20align=center $150,000align=center III[9]
align=center 2018Holy Helenaalign=center 4Irad Ortiz Jr.James A. JerkensStronach Stablesalign=center milesalign=center 1:54.67align=center $150,000align=center III[10]
align=center 2017Suffused (GB)align=center 5José L. OrtizWilliam I. MottJuddmonte Farmsalign=center milesalign=center 1:51.40align=center $150,000align=center III[11]
align=center 2016Olorda (GER)align=center 4Julien R. LeparouxChad C. BrownMartin S. Schwartzalign=center milesalign=center 1:54.51align=center $150,000align=center III[12]
align=center 2015Irish Missionalign=center 6John R. VelazquezChristophe ClementRobert S. Evansalign=center milesalign=center 2:18.66align=center $150,000align=center III[13]
align=center 2014Inimitable Romaneealign=center 6Alan GarciaH. Graham MotionGallagher's Studalign=center milesalign=center 2:15.50align=center $100,000align=center III[14]
align=center 2013Starformeralign=center 5 Edgar S. PradoWilliam I. MottJuddmonte Farmsalign=center milesalign=center 2:18.03align=center $100,000align=center III[15]
align=center 2012Here to Win (BRZ)align=center 6Joe BravoKiaran P. McLaughlinTrick or Treat Internationalalign=center milesalign=center 2:13.22align=center $100,000align=center III[16]
align=center 2011Keertanaalign=center 5Jose LezcanoThomas F. ProctorBarbara Hunteralign=center milesalign=center 2:19.33align=center $98,000align=center III[17]
align=center 2010Changing Skies (IRE)align=center 5William I. MottSwettenham Studalign=center milesalign=center 2:16.27align=center $100,000align=center III[18]
align=center 2009Criticism (GB)align=center 5Edgar S. PradoThomas AlbertraniDarley Stablealign=center milesalign=center 2:15.23align=center $100,000align=center III[19]
The Very One Handicap
align=center 2008Mauralakana (FR)align=center 5René R. DouglasChristophe ClementRobert Scarboroughalign=center milesalign=center 1:49.94align=center $100,000align=center III[20]
align=center 2007Royal Highness (GER)align=center 5Edgar S. PradoChristophe ClementMonceaux Stablealign=center milesalign=center 2:12.63align=center $100,000align=center III[21]
align=center 2006Dynamite Lassalign=center 4Rafael BejaranoKiaran P. McLaughlinAlfred Corradoalign=center milesalign=center 2:18.81align=center $100,000align=center III[22]
align=center 2005Honey Ryderalign=center 4John R. VelazquezTodd A. PletcherGlencrest Farm align=center milesalign=center 2:11.71align=center $100,000align=center III[23]
align=center 2004Binya (GER)align=center 5John R. VelazquezJoseph Allenalign=center milesalign=center 2:19.65align=center $100,000align=center III[24]
align=center 2003San Darealign=center 5Mark GuidryRick HilesDavid G. Mountsalign=center milesalign=center 2:13.76align=center $100,000align=center III[25]
align=center 2002Moon Queen (IRE)align=center 4Jerry D. BaileyChristophe ClementJoseph Allenalign=center abt. milesalign=center 2:18.38align=center $100,000align=center III[26]
align=center 2001Innuendo (IRE)align=center 6Jerry D. BaileyChristophe ClementGerald W. Leighalign=center milesalign=center 2:13.62align=center $100,000align=center III[27]
align=center 2000My Sweet Westlyalign=center 4Pat DayDale L. RomansFrank L. Jones, Jralign=center milesalign=center 2:06.79align=center $75,000align=center Listed
align=center 1999Delilah (IRE)align=center 5Jerry D. BaileyChristophe ClementMichael Ingsalign=center milesalign=center 2:13.45align=center $75,000align=center III[28]
align=center 1998Shemozzle (IRE)align=center 5John R. VelazquezChristophe ClementLord Hartingtonalign=center abt. milesalign=center 2:19.06align=center $75,000align=center III[29]
align=center 1997Tocopilla (ARG)align=center 7Brian Dale PeckHerbert MillerCastle Rock Racing Stablealign=center milesalign=center 2:14.35align=center $75,000align=center III[30]
align=center 1996Electric Society (IRE)align=center 5Mike E. SmithJohn C. KimmelMichel Jean Zeroloalign=center milesalign=center 2:15.23align=center $50,000align=center III[31]
align=center 1995P J Floralalign=center 6Shane SellersVincent L. BlengsGerald Robins & Jay Weissalign=center milesalign=center 2:14.44align=center $50,000align=center Listed [32]
align=center 1994Russian Tangoalign=center 4Jerry D. BaileyMohammed MoubarakBuckram Oak Farmalign=center milesalign=center 2:02.58align=center $50,000align=center Listed [33]
align=center 1993Fairy Gardenalign=center 5Wigberto S. RamosRoger L. AttfieldVirginia Kraft Paysonalign=center milesalign=center 2:14.67align=center $50,000align=center Listed [34]
align=center 1992Bungalowalign=center 5Shane SellersHarvey L. VanierNancy A. Vanieralign=center milesalign=center 2:05.79align=center $50,000align=center Listed [35]
align=center 1991Rigamajigalign=center 5Randy RomeroRichard A. DeStasioPeter E. Blumalign=center milesalign=center 2:15.10align=center $50,000align=center Listed [36]
align=center 1990Storm of Gloryalign=center 6Jerry D. BaileyRonald GaffneyM Cardoza & J Gallo align=center 7 furlongsalign=center 1:25.00align=center $50,000align=center
1989Race not held
1988Race not held
align=center 1987First Predictionalign=center 5Julio Molina PezuaJanet Del CastilloJanet Del Castillo align=center 1 milealign=center 1:35.20align=center $50,000align=center

Legend:

Notes:

See also

List of American and Canadian Graded races

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: THE VERY ONE STAKES – MULTIPLE TRACKS . Thoroughbred Pedigree Online . 2020 . 25 April 2020.
  2. Web site: THE VERY ONE (USA) b. M, 1975 – 71 Starts, 22 Wins, 12 Places, 8 Shows Career Earnings: $1,030,120 . Thoroughbred Pedigree Online . 2020 . 25 April 2020.
  3. Web site: The Very One Stakes (Gr. 3) . Equibase . 2020 . 25 April 2020.
  4. Web site: 2024 The Very One Stakes Grade 3 - (race 10) . Equibase . 4 March 2024 . 2 March 2024 .
  5. Web site: 2023 The Very One Stakes Grade 3 – (race 6) . Equibase . 5 March 2023 .
  6. Web site: 2022 The Very One Stakes Grade 3 – (race 5) . Equibase . 5 March 2022 . 5 March 2022.
  7. Web site: 2021 The Very One Stakes Grade 3 – (race 13) . Equibase . 27 February 2021 . 28 February 2021.
  8. Web site: 2020 The Very One Stakes Grade 3 – (race 7) . Equibase . 29 February 2020 . 25 April 2020.
  9. Web site: 2019 The Very One Stakes Grade 3 – (race 7) . Equibase . 2 March 2019 . 25 April 2020.
  10. Web site: 2018 The Very One Stakes Grade 3 – (race 4) . Equibase . 3 March 2018 . 25 April 2020.
  11. Web site: 2017 The Very One Stakes Grade 3 – (race 7) . Equibase . 4 March 2017 . 25 April 2020.
  12. Web site: 2016 The Very One Stakes Grade 3 – (race 5) . Equibase . 5 March 2016 . 25 April 2020.
  13. Web site: 2015 The Very One Stakes Grade 3 – (race 5) . Equibase . 21 February 2015 . 25 April 2020.
  14. Web site: 2014 The Very One Stakes Grade 3 – (race 8) . Equibase . 15 February 2014 . 25 April 2020.
  15. Web site: 2013 The Very One Stakes Grade 3 – (race 8) . Equibase . 16 February 2013 . 25 April 2020.
  16. Web site: 2012 The Very One Stakes Grade 3 – (race 10) . Equibase . 25 February 2012 . 25 April 2020.
  17. Web site: 2011 The Very One Stakes Grade 3 – (race 10) . Equibase . 20 February 2011 . 25 April 2020.
  18. Web site: 2010 The Very One Stakes Grade 3 – (race 9) . Equibase . 27 February 2010 . 25 April 2020.
  19. Web site: 2009 The Very One Stakes Grade 3 – (race 9) . Equibase . 22 February 2009 . 25 April 2020.
  20. Web site: 2008 The Very One Handicap Grade 3 – (race 9) . Equibase . 8 March 2008 . 25 April 2020.
  21. Web site: 2007 The Very One Handicap Grade 3 – (race 9) . Equibase . 25 February 2007 . 25 April 2020.
  22. Web site: 2006 The Very One Handicap Grade 3 – (race 9) . Equibase . 4 March 2006 . 25 April 2020.
  23. Web site: 2005 The Very One Handicap Grade 3 – (race 8) . Equibase . 6 March 2005 . 25 April 2020.
  24. Web site: 2004 The Very One Handicap Grade 3 – (race 11) . Equibase . 28 February 2004 . 25 April 2020.
  25. Web site: 2003 The Very One Handicap Grade 3 – (race 8) . Equibase . 8 February 2003 . 25 April 2020.
  26. Web site: 2002 The Very One Handicap Grade 3 – (race 10) . Equibase . 17 February 2002 . 25 April 2020.
  27. Web site: 2001 The Very One Handicap Grade 3 – (race 10) . Equibase . 11 February 2001 . 25 April 2020.
  28. Web site: 1999 The Very One Handicap Grade 3 – (race 10) . Equibase . 7 February 1999 . 25 April 2020.
  29. Web site: 1998 The Very One Handicap Grade 3 – (race 11) . Equibase . 8 February 1998 . 25 April 2020.
  30. Web site: 1997 The Very One Handicap Grade 3 – (race 10) . Equibase . 12 February 1997 . 25 April 2020.
  31. Web site: 1996 The Very One Handicap Grade 3 – (race 9) . Equibase . 14 February 1996 . 25 April 2020.
  32. Web site: 1995 The Very One Handicap Listed – (race 9) . Equibase . 19 February 1995 . 25 April 2020.
  33. Web site: 1994 The Very One Handicap Listed – (race 10) . Equibase . 21 February 1994 . 25 April 2020.
  34. Web site: 1993 The Very One Handicap Listed – (race 9) . Equibase . 10 March 1993 . 25 April 2020.
  35. Web site: 1992 The Very One Handicap Listed – (race 9) . Equibase . 26 February 1992 . 25 April 2020.
  36. Web site: 1991 The Very One Handicap Listed – (race 10) . Equibase . 10 February 1991 . 25 April 2020.