The California Cup Juvenile Fillies Stakes is an American

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run annually at

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during its

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meet in the fall of the year. Raced on dirt over a distance of 1/16, it is open to two-year-old

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bred in the state of

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. The event currently offers a purse of $125,000 and a trophy. The California Cup Juvenile Fillies Stakes is part of the "California Cup Day" series of races intended to call attention to, and to honor, the

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racing and

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industry.

Past winners

* 2011 - Starlight Magic * 2010 - Swiss Wild Cat * 2009 - La Nez * 2008 - Saucey Evening (

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) * 2007 - Runforthemoneybaby (

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) * 2006 -

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* 2005 - Bai and Bai * 2004 - Lady Truffles * 2003 - House of Fortune * 2002 - Summer Wind Dancer * 2001 - Lady George * 2000 - Euro Empire * 1999 - Cover Gal * 1998 - Lacquaria * 1997 - Career Collection * 1996 - Rexy Sexy * 1995 - Wheatly Special * 1994 - Fabulouspersuasion * 1993 - Private Persuasion * 1992 - Incindress * 1991 - Don B's Princess * 1990 - Theresa's Pleasure

References

Oak Tree racing meet at Santa Anita

The California Cup Juvenile Fillies Stakes at Pedigree Quer.com
Horse races in California Santa Anita Park Graded stakes races in the United States Flat horse races for two-year-old fillies Racing series for horses {{California-sport-stub