Hollywood Derby
| Grade I race | |
| Location | Del Mar racetrack as of 2014[update] formerly Hollywood Park Racetrack  |
|---|---|
| Inaugurated | 1938 |
| Race type | Thoroughbred - Flat racing |
| Website | www.hollywoodpark.com |
| Race information | |
| Distance | 1 1⁄8 miles (9 furlongs) |
| Surface | Turf |
| Track | left-handed |
| Qualification | Three-year-olds |
| Weight | 122 lbs. |
| Purse | $300,000 (since 2014)[1] |
The Hollywood Derby is a Grade I American Thoroughbred horse race held annually in late November/early December. Now held at Del Mar racetrack in San Diego, California, until 2014 it was held at Hollywood Park Racetrack in Inglewood, California. The race is open to horses aged three and contested at a mile and an eighth on turf. It currently offers a purse of $300,000.
Inaugurated in 1938, the race has been a Grade I event since 1974 when grading was first introduced. There was no race from 1942 through 1944 as a result of World War II and it was not run in 2005 as a safety precaution after new grass had been planted on the turf course. It was contested in two divisions from 1981 through 1987.
Known as the Westerner Stakes from 1948-1958, the race was held at Santa Anita Park in 1949 after a fire destroyed the Hollywood Park grandstand and clubhouse. When Hollywood Park closed in December 2013, the race was transferred to Del Mar. Due to the layout of the turf course at Del Mar, the race was shortened to 1 1⁄8 miles.[2]
Only four fillies have ever won the race: Busher (1945), Honeymoon (1946), A Gleam (1952), and Royal Heroine (1983).[3]
In 2014, California Chrome accomplished a rare feat when, having won the Santa Anita Derby, Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes on dirt earlier in the year, he won the Hollywood Derby in his first appearance on the turf.[4]
The Hollywood Derby has been contested at various distances on both dirt and turf:
- 1 1⁄8 miles on dirt : 1945, 1950, 1976-1980
- 1 1⁄4 miles on dirt : 1938-1941, 1946-1949, 1951-1972
- 1 1⁄2 miles on turf : 1973-1975
- 1 1⁄8 miles on turf : 1981-2002
- 1 1⁄4 miles on turf : 2003 to 2013
- 1 1⁄8 miles on turf: 2014 to present
Contents
1 Records
2 Winners of the Hollywood Derby since 1989
3 Earlier winners
4 References
5 External links
Records
Speed record:
- 1:59.35 - Showing Up (2006) (at previous distance of 1 1⁄4 miles on turf)
- 1:46.36 - Mo Town (2017) (at current distance of 1 1⁄8 miles on turf)
Most wins by a jockey:
- 8 - Bill Shoemaker (1951, 1955, 1957, 1958, 1974, 1976, 1982, 1986)
Most wins by a trainer:
- 4 - Charlie Whittingham (1967, 1969, 1986, 1989)
Winners of the Hollywood Derby since 1989
| Year | Winner | Jockey | Trainer | Owner | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Raging Bull | Joel Rosario | Chad C. Brown | Peter M. Brant | 1:48.34 |
| 2017 | Mo Town | John R. Velazquez | Anthony Dutrow | Magnier, Tabor, & Smith | 1:46.36 |
| 2016 | Annals of Time | Javier Castellano | Chad C. Brown | Klaravich Stables/Lawrence | 1:47.73 |
| 2015 | Chiropractor | Corey Nakatani | Thomas F. Proctor | Glen Hill Farm | 1:48.87 |
| 2014 | California Chrome | Victor Espinoza | Art Sherman | P. Martin and S. Coburn | 1:47.88 |
| 2013 | Seek Again | Corey Nakatani | John Gosden | Juddmonte Farms | 2:00.60 |
| 2012 | Unbridled Command | Javier Castellano | Thomas M. Bush | Lewis G. Lakin | 2:01.07 |
| 2011 | Ultimate Eagle | Martin Pedroza | Michael Pender | B.J. Wright | 2:01.43 |
| 2010 | Haimish Hy | Garrett Gomez | Art Sherman | Sherman/Akin/Franco/Goldstein | 2:01.20 |
| 2009 | The Usual Q.T. | Victor Espinoza | James Cassidy | Van Kempen & partners | 1:59.69 |
| 2008 | Court Vision | Ramon Dominguez | William I. Mott | IEAH Stables/WinStar Farm | 2:01.43 |
| 2007 | Daytona | Mike E. Smith | Dan Hendricks | Davenport/Lenner/Ravich/Murray | 1:59.75 |
| 2006 | Showing Up | Cornelio Velasquez | Barclay Tagg | Lael Stables | 1:59.35 |
| 2004 | Good Reward | Jerry Bailey | C. R. McGaughey III | Ogden Phipps | 2:01.53 |
| 2003 | Sweet Return | Julie Krone | Ron McAnally | Red Oak Stable | 2:04.27 |
| 2002 | Johar | Alex Solis | Richard Mandella | The Thoroughbred Corp. | 1:48.70 |
| 2001 | Denon | Chris McCarron | Robert J. Frankel | Flaxman Holdings | 1:49.28 |
| 2000 | Brahms | Pat Day | W. Elliott Walden | Tom VanMeter II | 1:46.73 |
| 1999 | Super Quercus | Alex Solis | Robert J. Frankel | 3 Plus U Stable | 1:45.82 |
| 1998 | Vergennes | John Velazquez | Steve Asmussen | Gary A. Tanaka | 1:49.44 |
| 1997 | Subordination | Jerry Bailey | Gary Sciacca | Jeff Ravitch/Seth Klarman | 1:50.00 |
| 1996 | Marlin | Corey Nakatani | D. Wayne Lukas | Michael Tabor | 1:46.08 |
| 1995 | Labeeb | Ed Delahoussaye | Neil D. Drysdale | Sheik Mohammed | 1:46.42 |
| 1994 | River Flyer | Chris Antley | David Hofmans | Gary Folgner | 1:47.48 |
| 1993 | Explosive Red | Corey Nakatani | Daniel J. Vella | Frank Stronach | 1:46.88 |
| 1992 | Paradise Creek | Pat Day | William I. Mott | Bertram R. Firestone | 1:47.36 |
| 1991 | Eternity Star | Ed Delahoussaye | Robert J. Frankel | Peter Wall | 1:47.30 |
| 1991 | Olympio | Ed Delahoussaye | Ron McAnally | V.H.W. Stables | 1:47.10 |
| 1990 | Itsallgreektome | Corey Nakatani | Wallace Dollase | Jhayare Stables | 1:46.60 |
| 1989 | Live The Dream | Alex Solis | Charlie Whittingham | Bradley, Bradley, Chandler | 1:47.00 |
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* In 2001, Designed for Luck won but was disqualified for drifting out in the stretch and was set back to fifth.
Earlier winners
- 1988 - Silver Circus
- 1987 - Political Ambition
- 1987 - Stately Don
- 1986 - Thrill Show
- 1986 - Spellbound
- 1985 - Charming Duke
- 1985 - Slew The Dragon
- 1984 - Procida
- 1984 - Foscarini
- 1983 - Royal Heroine
- 1983 - Ginger Brink
- 1982 - Racing Is Fun
- 1981 - De La Rose
- 1981 - Silveyville
- 1980 - Codex
- 1979 - Flying Paster
- 1978 - Affirmed
- 1977 - Steve's Friend
- 1976 - Crystal Water
- 1975 - Intrepid Hero
- 1974 - Agitate
- 1973 - Amen
- 1972 - Riva Ridge
- 1971 - Bold Reason
- 1970 - Hanalei Bay
- 1969 - Tell
- 1968 - Poleax
- 1967 - Tumble Wind
- 1966 - Fleet Host
- 1965 - Terry's Secret
- 1964 - Real Good Deal
- 1963 - Y Flash
- 1962 - Drill Site
- 1961 - Four-and-Twenty
- 1960 - Tempestuous
- 1959 - Bagdad
- 1958 - Strong Bay
- 1957 - Round Table
- 1956 - Count of Honor
- 1955 - Swaps
- 1954 - Fault Free
- 1953 - Rejected
- 1952 - A Gleam
- 1951 - Grantor
- 1950 - Valquest
- 1949 - Pedigree
- 1948 - Solidarity
- 1947 - Yankee Valor
- 1946 - Honeymoon
- 1945 - Busher
- 1941 - Staretor
- 1940 - Big Flash
- 1939 - Shining One
- 1938 - Specify
References
^ "Hollywood Derby Profile". www.equibase.com. Retrieved 5 December 2016..mw-parser-output cite.citation{font-style:inherit}.mw-parser-output .citation q{quotes:"""""""'""'"}.mw-parser-output .citation .cs1-lock-free a{background:url("//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/6/65/Lock-green.svg/9px-Lock-green.svg.png")no-repeat;background-position:right .1em center}.mw-parser-output .citation .cs1-lock-limited a,.mw-parser-output .citation .cs1-lock-registration a{background:url("//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/d6/Lock-gray-alt-2.svg/9px-Lock-gray-alt-2.svg.png")no-repeat;background-position:right .1em center}.mw-parser-output .citation .cs1-lock-subscription a{background:url("//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/a/aa/Lock-red-alt-2.svg/9px-Lock-red-alt-2.svg.png")no-repeat;background-position:right .1em center}.mw-parser-output .cs1-subscription,.mw-parser-output .cs1-registration{color:#555}.mw-parser-output .cs1-subscription span,.mw-parser-output .cs1-registration span{border-bottom:1px dotted;cursor:help}.mw-parser-output .cs1-ws-icon a{background:url("//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/4c/Wikisource-logo.svg/12px-Wikisource-logo.svg.png")no-repeat;background-position:right .1em center}.mw-parser-output code.cs1-code{color:inherit;background:inherit;border:inherit;padding:inherit}.mw-parser-output .cs1-hidden-error{display:none;font-size:100%}.mw-parser-output .cs1-visible-error{font-size:100%}.mw-parser-output .cs1-maint{display:none;color:#33aa33;margin-left:0.3em}.mw-parser-output .cs1-subscription,.mw-parser-output .cs1-registration,.mw-parser-output .cs1-format{font-size:95%}.mw-parser-output .cs1-kern-left,.mw-parser-output .cs1-kern-wl-left{padding-left:0.2em}.mw-parser-output .cs1-kern-right,.mw-parser-output .cs1-kern-wl-right{padding-right:0.2em}
^ "California Chrome likely to run in Hollywood Derby". Daily Racing Form.
^ "Breeders' Cup". www.breederscup.com.
^ "California Chrome Sparkles in Hollywood Derby". BloodHorse.com. Retrieved 5 December 2016.
External links
- The Hollywood Derby at the NTRA
- The Hollywood Derby at the Pedigree Query
