The Del Mar Handicap is an American
thoroughbred horse race
Thoroughbred racing is a sport and industry involving the racing of Thoroughbred horses. It is governed by different national bodies. There are two forms of the sport – flat racing and jump racing, the latter known as National Hunt racing in ...
run each year during the third week of August at the
Del Mar Racetrack
The Del Mar Fairgrounds is a event venue in Del Mar, California. The annual San Diego County Fair is held here, which was called the Del Mar Fair from 1984 to 2001. In 1936, the Del Mar Racetrack was built by the Thoroughbred Club with foundin ...
in
Del Mar, California
Del Mar (; Spanish for "Of the Sea") is a beach town in San Diego County, California, located on the coast of the Pacific Ocean. Established in 1885 as a seaside resort, the city incorporated in 1959. The Del Mar Horse Races are hosted on the De ...
. The
Grade II
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race is open to horses, age three and up, willing to race one and three-eighths miles on the
Jimmy Durante
James Francis Durante ( , ; February 10, 1893 – January 29, 1980) was an American comedian, actor, singer, vaudevillian, and pianist. His distinctive gravelly speech, Lower East Side accent, comic language-butchery, jazz-influenced song ...
turf
Sod, also known as turf, is the upper layer of soil with the grass growing on it that is often harvested into rolls.
In Australian and British English, sod is more commonly known as ''turf'', and the word "sod" is limited mainly to agricultu ...
course.
Since inception, the Del Mar Handicap has been contested at various distances:
* miles : 1937–1948
* miles : 1949–1969
* about miles on dirt : 1976–1985
* miles : 1970–1975, 1986–present
The Del Mar Handicap was run in two divisions in 1972.
In 1969,
Figonero won the race in a
world record
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time of 1:46.20 for miles.
Records
Speed record: (at current distance of miles)
* 2:11.14 – Spring House (2008)
Most wins:
* 2 – Frankly (1948, 1950)
* 2 – Arrogate (1955, 1956)
* 2 – How Now (1957, 1960)
* 2 – Navarone (1992, 1994)
* 2 – Spring House (2008, 2009)
* 2 – Big John B (2014, 2015)
Most wins by an owner:
* 3 – Robert E. Hibbert (1966, 1992, 1994)
* 3 –
Edmund A. Gann (1981, 1993, 2001)
* 3 – Little Red Feather Racing (2018, 2020, 2022)
Most wins by a
jockey
A jockey is someone who rides horses in horse racing or steeplechase racing, primarily as a profession. The word also applies to camel riders in camel racing. The word "jockey" originated from England and was used to describe the individual ...
:
* 8 –
Bill Shoemaker
William Lee Shoemaker (August 19, 1931 – October 12, 2003) was an American jockey. For 29 years he held the world record for total professional jockey victories.
Early life
Referred to as "Bill", "Willie," and "The Shoe", William Lee Sho ...
(1950, 1953, 1954, 1971, 1976, 1982, 1983, 1987)
Most wins by a
trainer:
* 7 – Philip D'Amato (2014, 2015, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2022)
* 7 –
Charles Whittingham
Charles Whittingham (16 June 1767 – 5 January 1840) was an English printer.
Biography
He was born at Caludon or Calledon, Warwickshire, the son of a farmer, and was apprenticed to a Coventry printer and bookseller. In 1789 he set up a small ...
(1961, 1970, 1971, 1976, 1987, 1989, 1990)
Winners
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, 2022
, Gold Phoenix
, 4
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Flavien Prat
Flavien Prat (born August 4, 1992, in Melun, Seine-et-Marne, France) is a jockey in Thoroughbred racing who was a Champion Apprentice Jockey and Group 1 race winner in France before moving full-time to the United States in 2015 where he has won s ...
, Philip D'Amato
, Little Red Feather Racing, Sterling Stables &
Marsha Naify
, 2:14.51
, -
, 2021
, Astronaut
, 4
,
Victor Espinoza
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,
John Shirreffs
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Based in California, Vietnam War veteran John Shirreffs began training Thoroughbreds in 1978. He has won a number of stakes races w ...
, John MB O'Connor
, 2:15.97
, -
, 2020
, Red King
, 6
,
Umberto Rispoli
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,
Philip D'Amato
Philip, also Phillip, is a male given name, derived from the Greek (''Philippos'', lit. "horse-loving" or "fond of horses"), from a compound of (''philos'', "dear", "loved", "loving") and (''hippos'', "horse"). Prominent Philips who popularize ...
, Little Red Feather Racing, G Jacobsen & P Belmonte
, 2:15.75
, -
, 2019
, Acclimate
, 5
,
Florent Geroux
,
Philip D'Amato
Philip, also Phillip, is a male given name, derived from the Greek (''Philippos'', lit. "horse-loving" or "fond of horses"), from a compound of (''philos'', "dear", "loved", "loving") and (''hippos'', "horse"). Prominent Philips who popularize ...
, The Ellwood Johnston Trust & Timmy Time Racing
, 2:12.71
, -
, 2018
, Fashion Business
, 4
,
Flavien Prat
Flavien Prat (born August 4, 1992, in Melun, Seine-et-Marne, France) is a jockey in Thoroughbred racing who was a Champion Apprentice Jockey and Group 1 race winner in France before moving full-time to the United States in 2015 where he has won s ...
,
Philip D'Amato
Philip, also Phillip, is a male given name, derived from the Greek (''Philippos'', lit. "horse-loving" or "fond of horses"), from a compound of (''philos'', "dear", "loved", "loving") and (''hippos'', "horse"). Prominent Philips who popularize ...
, Little Red Feather Racing and Naify, Marsha
, 2:13.84
, -
, 2017
, Hunt
, 5
,
Flavien Prat
Flavien Prat (born August 4, 1992, in Melun, Seine-et-Marne, France) is a jockey in Thoroughbred racing who was a Champion Apprentice Jockey and Group 1 race winner in France before moving full-time to the United States in 2015 where he has won s ...
,
Philip D'Amato
Philip, also Phillip, is a male given name, derived from the Greek (''Philippos'', lit. "horse-loving" or "fond of horses"), from a compound of (''philos'', "dear", "loved", "loving") and (''hippos'', "horse"). Prominent Philips who popularize ...
, Michael House
, 2:14.93
, -
, 2016
, Ashleyluvssugar
, 5
,
Gary Stevens
,
Peter Eurton
Peter may refer to:
People
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* Peter (surname), a su ...
, Alesia/Bran Jam Stable/Ciaglia Racing
, 2:16.11
, -
, 2015
,
Big John B
, 6
,
Rafael Bejarano
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,
Philip D'Amato
Philip, also Phillip, is a male given name, derived from the Greek (''Philippos'', lit. "horse-loving" or "fond of horses"), from a compound of (''philos'', "dear", "loved", "loving") and (''hippos'', "horse"). Prominent Philips who popularize ...
, Michael House
, 2:16.37
, -
, 2014
,
Big John B
, 5
,
Mike E. Smith
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,
Philip D'Amato
Philip, also Phillip, is a male given name, derived from the Greek (''Philippos'', lit. "horse-loving" or "fond of horses"), from a compound of (''philos'', "dear", "loved", "loving") and (''hippos'', "horse"). Prominent Philips who popularize ...
, Michael House
, 2:12.81
, -
, 2013
, Vagabond Shoes
, 6
,
Victor Espinoza
Victor Espinoza (born May 23, 1972) is a Mexican jockey in American Thoroughbred horse racing who won the Triple Crown in 2015 on American Pharoah. He began riding in his native Mexico and went on to compete at racetracks in California. He has wo ...
,
John W. Sadler
, Hronis Racing
, 2:11.94
, -
, 2012
, Casino Host
, 4
,
Joseph Talamo
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Born and raised in Marrero on the West Bank of the Mississippi River, within the Greater New Orleans Metropolitan area, ...
,
Ronald W. Ellis
, Gary & Mary West
, 2:14.77
, -
, 2011
,
Celtic New Year
, 4
,
Victor Espinoza
Victor Espinoza (born May 23, 1972) is a Mexican jockey in American Thoroughbred horse racing who won the Triple Crown in 2015 on American Pharoah. He began riding in his native Mexico and went on to compete at racetracks in California. He has wo ...
,
John W. Sadler
, Michael Jawl
, 2:14.92
, -
, 2010
,
Champ Pegasus
, 4
,
Joel Rosario
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,
Richard Mandella
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Mandella's father, a blacksmith, introduced him to horses at an early age and while still in ...
, Diamond A Racing/Vargas
, 2:11.93
, -
, 2009
, Spring House
, 7
,
Alex Solis
,
Julio C. Canani
,
Randall D. Hubbard
, 2:12.61
, -
, 2008
, Spring House
, 6
,
Corey Nakatani
Corey S. Nakatani (born October 21, 1970 in Covina, California, United States) is an American Thoroughbred horse racing jockey. He got his big break in 1990 when he rode Itsallgreektome to win big stakes races.
Nakatani has long resided on the S ...
,
Julio C. Canani
,
Randall D. Hubbard
, 2:11.14
, -
, 2007
, After Market
, 4
,
Alex Solis
,
John Shirreffs
John A. Shirreffs (born June 1, 1945, in Fort Leavenworth, Kansas) is an American Thoroughbred racehorse trainer.
Based in California, Vietnam War veteran John Shirreffs began training Thoroughbreds in 1978. He has won a number of stakes races w ...
,
Pam & Martin Wygod
, 2:13.01
, -
, 2006
, T.H. Approval
, 5
,
Alex Solis
,
Eduardo Inda
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, Tadahiro Hotehama
, 2:12.34
, -
, 2005
, Leprechaun Kid
, 6
,
Tyler Baze
Tyler Baze (born October 19, 1982, in Seattle, Washington) is an American Champion jockey. He was born into a racing family, since both of his parents were jockeys, as is his uncle, Gary Baze. His second cousin is U.S. Racing Hall of Fame jocke ...
,
Mike R. Mitchell
, Anastasi, Ukegawa, et al.
, 2:12.81
, -
, 2004
,
Star Over The Bay
, 6
,
Tyler Baze
Tyler Baze (born October 19, 1982, in Seattle, Washington) is an American Champion jockey. He was born into a racing family, since both of his parents were jockeys, as is his uncle, Gary Baze. His second cousin is U.S. Racing Hall of Fame jocke ...
,
Mike R. Mitchell
, G. Racing et al.
, 2:12.71
, -
, 2003
, Irish Warrior
, 5
,
Alex Solis
,
Wallace Dollase
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Among his numerous Graded stakes race wins, Dollase won the 1996 Breeders' Cup Distaff with Jewel Princess who was ...
, Coleman, Dasaro, et al.
, 2:12.28
, -
, 2002
, Delta Form
, 6
,
Goncalino Almeida
Gonçalino Feijó de Almeida (born January 28, 1956, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) is a jockey in United States, American Thoroughbred horse race, Thoroughbred horse racing. A riding champion in his native Brazil, he has been racing in the United St ...
,
Jenine Sahadi
,
Team Valor
Team Valor Stable LLC is an American Thoroughbred horse racing stable based in Lake Worth, Florida. It was founded by Barry Irwin and Jeff Siegel who create partnerships (syndicates) with racing enthusiasts to race Thoroughbred horses at maj ...
, 2:12.15
, -
, 2001
, Timboroa
, 5
,
Laffit Pincay Jr.
,
Robert J. Frankel
,
Edmund A. Gann
, 2:12.59
, -
, 2000
, Northern Quest
, 5
,
Chris McCarron
Christopher John McCarron (born March 27, 1955, Boston, Massachusetts) is a retired American thoroughbred horse racing Hall of Fame jockey. He mounted his first horse ever at 16.5 years old and was racing professionally by 18. At only 19 years o ...
,
Robert J. Frankel
, 3 Plus U Stable
, 2:12.65
, -
, 1999
, Sayarshan
, 4
,
Brice Blanc
Brice Blanc (born January 16, 1973 in Lyon, Rhone, France) is a jockey in American thoroughbred horse racing.
Blanc attended a jockey's apprentice school in his native France then, encouraged by trainer Ben Cecil, in October 1993 emigrated to th ...
,
Nick Canani
, Dehaven/
Prestonwood
, 2:14.20
, -
, 1998
, Bonapartiste
, 4
,
Chris McCarron
Christopher John McCarron (born March 27, 1955, Boston, Massachusetts) is a retired American thoroughbred horse racing Hall of Fame jockey. He mounted his first horse ever at 16.5 years old and was racing professionally by 18. At only 19 years o ...
,
Ron McAnally
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, Ecurie Fabien Ouaki
, 2:14.00
, -
, 1997
, Rainbow Dancer
, 6
,
Alex Solis
,
Jenine Sahadi
, Evergreen Farm
, 2:13.60
, -
, 1996
,
Dernier Empereur
, 6
,
Pat Valenzuela
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,
Ben D.A. Cecil
,
Gary A. Tanaka
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Early life and education
Tanaka w ...
, 2:13.80
, -
, 1995
, Royal Chariot
, 5
,
Laffit Pincay Jr.
,
Edwin J. Gregson
, D&V Enterprises, Inc.
, 2:13.60
, -
, 1994
, Navarone
, 6
,
Pat Valenzuela
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,
Rodney Rash
Rodney R. Rash (July 14, 1959 – March 1, 1996) was an American trainer of Thoroughbred racehorses.
Early life
Born in Frederick, Maryland, Rash grew up on a dairy farm and was exposed to the sights and sounds of Thoroughbred horse racing when h ...
, Robert E. Hibbert
, 2:14.20
, -
, 1993
, Luazur
, 4
,
Pat Day
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,
Robert J. Frankel
,
Edmund A. Gann
, 2:15.00
, -
, 1992
, Navarone
, 4
,
Pat Valenzuela
Patrick Angel Valenzuela (born October 17, 1962, in Montrose, Colorado) is an American thoroughbred horse racing jockey. Born into a racing family, his father plus three of his uncles, including Ismael Valenzuela, were jockeys. He rode his first ...
,
Rodney Rash
Rodney R. Rash (July 14, 1959 – March 1, 1996) was an American trainer of Thoroughbred racehorses.
Early life
Born in Frederick, Maryland, Rash grew up on a dairy farm and was exposed to the sights and sounds of Thoroughbred horse racing when h ...
, Robert E. Hibbert
, 2:15.00
, -
, 1991
, My Style
, 4
,
Kent Desormeaux
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,
Darrell Vienna
,
David Milch
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, 2:13.20
, -
, 1990
, Live The Dream
, 4
,
Alex Solis
,
Charles Whittingham
Charles Whittingham (16 June 1767 – 5 January 1840) was an English printer.
Biography
He was born at Caludon or Calledon, Warwickshire, the son of a farmer, and was apprenticed to a Coventry printer and bookseller. In 1789 he set up a small ...
, Bradley/Bradley/Chandler
, 2:13.00
, -
, 1989
, Payant
, 5
,
Robbie Davis
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Early life
Davis grew up in a single parent household forced onto welfare, something that would impact him for the rest of his life ...
,
Charles Whittingham
Charles Whittingham (16 June 1767 – 5 January 1840) was an English printer.
Biography
He was born at Caludon or Calledon, Warwickshire, the son of a farmer, and was apprenticed to a Coventry printer and bookseller. In 1789 he set up a small ...
, Correas, Seabaugh et al.
, 2:15.20
, -
, 1988
, Sword Dance
, 4
,
Chris McCarron
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,
John Gosden
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, Daniel Schwartz
, 2:15.80
, -
, 1987
, Swink
, 4
,
Bill Shoemaker
William Lee Shoemaker (August 19, 1931 – October 12, 2003) was an American jockey. For 29 years he held the world record for total professional jockey victories.
Early life
Referred to as "Bill", "Willie," and "The Shoe", William Lee Sho ...
,
Charles Whittingham
Charles Whittingham (16 June 1767 – 5 January 1840) was an English printer.
Biography
He was born at Caludon or Calledon, Warwickshire, the son of a farmer, and was apprenticed to a Coventry printer and bookseller. In 1789 he set up a small ...
,
Nelson Bunker Hunt
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, 2:13.80
, -
, 1986
, Raipillan
, 4
,
Russell Baze
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,
Warren Stute
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,
Clement L. Hirsch
, 2:14.60
, -
, 1985
, Barberstown
, 5
,
Fernando Toro
,
John Gosden
John Harry Martin Gosden (born 30 March 1951) is a British racehorse trainer. He has trained over 3,000 winners worldwide, including winners of the Breeders' Cup Classic, the Derby, the Arc, the King George, the Eclipse, and over 600 winners ...
, Bell Bloodstock & McDermott
, 1:58.00
, -
, 1984
,
Precisionist
, 3
,
Chris McCarron
Christopher John McCarron (born March 27, 1955, Boston, Massachusetts) is a retired American thoroughbred horse racing Hall of Fame jockey. He mounted his first horse ever at 16.5 years old and was racing professionally by 18. At only 19 years o ...
,
L.R. Fenstermaker
,
Fred W. Hooper
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, 1:56.80
, -
, 1983
, Bel Bolide
, 5
,
Bill Shoemaker
William Lee Shoemaker (August 19, 1931 – October 12, 2003) was an American jockey. For 29 years he held the world record for total professional jockey victories.
Early life
Referred to as "Bill", "Willie," and "The Shoe", William Lee Sho ...
,
John Gosden
John Harry Martin Gosden (born 30 March 1951) is a British racehorse trainer. He has trained over 3,000 winners worldwide, including winners of the Breeders' Cup Classic, the Derby, the Arc, the King George, the Eclipse, and over 600 winners ...
, Stonechurch Stable
, 1:58.20
, -
, 1982
, Muttering
, 3
,
Bill Shoemaker
William Lee Shoemaker (August 19, 1931 – October 12, 2003) was an American jockey. For 29 years he held the world record for total professional jockey victories.
Early life
Referred to as "Bill", "Willie," and "The Shoe", William Lee Sho ...
,
D. Wayne Lukas
, Tartan Farms (James & Virginia Binger)
, 1:57.00
, -
, 1981
, Wickerr
, 6
,
Chris McCarron
Christopher John McCarron (born March 27, 1955, Boston, Massachusetts) is a retired American thoroughbred horse racing Hall of Fame jockey. He mounted his first horse ever at 16.5 years old and was racing professionally by 18. At only 19 years o ...
,
Robert J. Frankel
,
Edmund A. Gann
, 1:57.60
, -
, 1980
, Go West Young Man
, 5
,
Ed Delahoussaye
,
Mary Lou Tuck
, Wild Plum Farm
, 1:58.20
, -
, 1979
, Ardiente
, 4
,
Chris McCarron
Christopher John McCarron (born March 27, 1955, Boston, Massachusetts) is a retired American thoroughbred horse racing Hall of Fame jockey. He mounted his first horse ever at 16.5 years old and was racing professionally by 18. At only 19 years o ...
,
Edwin J. Gregson
,
Jan Siegel
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The daughter of architect George Askew and Mavis Gold, Amanda grew up in Lewes (East Sus ...
, 1:56.80
, -
, 1978
, Palton
, 5
,
Henry E. Moreno
,
Henry M. Moreno
, Pinetree Stable
, 1:57.60
, -
, 1977
,
Ancient Title
{{Infobox racehorse
, horsename = Ancient Title
, image =
, caption =
, sire = Gummo
, grandsire = Fleet Nasrullah
, dam = Hi Little Gal
, damsire = Bar Le Duc
, sex = Gelding
, foaled = 1970
, country = United States
, colour = Ba ...
, 7
,
Darrel McHargue
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,
Keith L. Stucki
, Kirkland Stable
, 1:55.60
, -
, 1976
, Riot in Paris
, 5
,
Bill Shoemaker
William Lee Shoemaker (August 19, 1931 – October 12, 2003) was an American jockey. For 29 years he held the world record for total professional jockey victories.
Early life
Referred to as "Bill", "Willie," and "The Shoe", William Lee Sho ...
,
Charles Whittingham
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Biography
He was born at Caludon or Calledon, Warwickshire, the son of a farmer, and was apprenticed to a Coventry printer and bookseller. In 1789 he set up a small ...
, M. J. Bradley &
Whittingham
, 1:57.60
, -
, 1975
, Cruiser II
, 6
,
Frank Olivares
,
Ron McAnally
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, Contreras, Mamakos, Stubrin
, 2:14.60
, -
, 1974
, Redtop III
, 5
,
Fernando Toro
,
Evan S. Jackson
, Daniel Schwartz
, 2:16.00
, -
, 1973
, Red Reality
, 7
,
Braulio Baeza
Braulio Baeza (born March 26, 1940) is an American Thoroughbred horse racing Hall of Fame jockey and one of the master Thoroughbred jockeys of our time. In 1963, he was the first Latin American jockey to win the Kentucky Derby. Baeza began his ra ...
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MacKenzie Miller
MacKenzie "Mack" Todd Miller (October 16, 1921 – December 10, 2010) was an American Thoroughbred racehorse trainer and owner/breeder. During his forty-six-year career, he conditioned seventy-two stakes winners, including four Eclipse Award cha ...
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Cragwood Stables
Charles W. Engelhard Jr. (February 15, 1917 – March 2, 1971) was an American businessman, a major owner in Thoroughbred horse racing, and a candidate in the 1955 New Jersey State Senate Elections. He controlled an international mining and meta ...
, 2:17.00
, -
, 1972
, Hill Circus
, 4
,
Fernando Toro
,
John H. Adams
,
El Peco Ranch
, 2:16.00
, -
, 1972
, Chrisaway
, 4
,
Robert Howard Robert Howard may refer to:
Entertainment
* Robert Howard (playwright) (1626–1698), English playwright and politician
* Robert Boardman Howard (1896–1983), American muralist and sculptor
* Robert E. Howard (1906–1936), fantasy writer, crea ...
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Paul R. Fout
, Beverly R. Steinman
, 2:16.20
, -
, 1971
, Pinjara
, 6
,
Bill Shoemaker
William Lee Shoemaker (August 19, 1931 – October 12, 2003) was an American jockey. For 29 years he held the world record for total professional jockey victories.
Early life
Referred to as "Bill", "Willie," and "The Shoe", William Lee Sho ...
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Charles Whittingham
Charles Whittingham (16 June 1767 – 5 January 1840) was an English printer.
Biography
He was born at Caludon or Calledon, Warwickshire, the son of a farmer, and was apprenticed to a Coventry printer and bookseller. In 1789 he set up a small ...
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Howard B. Keck
Howard Brighton Keck (September 20, 1913 – December 14, 1996) was an American businessman. He was also a Thoroughbred horse racing, racehorse owner and breeder, and the owner of an auto racing team that twice won the Indianapolis 500.
Early ...
, 2:15.60
, -
, 1970
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Daryl's Joy
Daryl’s Joy was a notable New Zealand Thoroughbred race horse.
A son of Stunning (GB) from the mare Rutha (NZ), he was foaled in 1966 and was trained by Syd Brown in New Zealand and later in his career by Charlie Whittingham in the United Stat ...
, 4
,
Johnny Sellers
,
Charles Whittingham
Charles Whittingham (16 June 1767 – 5 January 1840) was an English printer.
Biography
He was born at Caludon or Calledon, Warwickshire, the son of a farmer, and was apprenticed to a Coventry printer and bookseller. In 1789 he set up a small ...
, Robert K. C. Goh
, 2:15.60
, -
, 1969
,
Figonero
, 4
,
Álvaro Pineda
,
Warren Stute
Warren R. Stute (September 30, 1921 - August 9, 2007) was an American Thoroughbred horse racing trainer who conditioned racehorses for almost 70 years from a base in California. Clement L. Hirsch, co-founder and owner of Oak Tree Racing Associat ...
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Clement L. Hirsch
, 1:46.20
, -
, 1968
,
Quicken Tree
, 5
,
Bill Hartack
William John Hartack Jr. (December 9, 1932 – November 26, 2007), born in Colver, Pennsylvania, was a Hall of Fame jockey. Colver is in the northwestern part of Cambria Township, 7 miles (11 km) northwest of Ebensburg, the county seat.
...
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Clyde Turk
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Rowan
The rowans ( or ) or mountain-ashes are shrubs or trees in the genus ''Sorbus
''Sorbus'' is a genus of over 100 species of trees and shrubs in the rose family, Rosaceae. Species of ''Sorbus'' (''s.l.'') are commonly known as whitebeam, r ...
&
Whitney Whitney may refer to:
Film and television
* ''Whitney'' (2015 film), a Whitney Houston biopic starring Yaya DaCosta
* ''Whitney'' (2018 film), a documentary about Whitney Houston
* ''Whitney'' (TV series), an American sitcom that premiered i ...
, 1:46.60
, -
, 1967
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Native Diver
Native Diver (April 16, 1959 – September 13, 1967) was an American Thoroughbred racehorse. Native Diver's nicknames included "the Diver," "The California Comet" and "The Black Horse." He compiled 34 stakes wins throughout his career, but never ...
, 8
,
Jerry Lambert
,
Buster Millerick
, M/M Louis K. Shapiro
, 1:46.60
, -
, 1966
, Old Mose
, 4
,
Donald Pierce
Donald Pierce is a fictional supervillain appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character is depicted as a cyborg and is commonly an enemy of the X-Men.
The character was portrayed by Boyd Holbrook in the 2017 film '' ...
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Joseph Manzi
Joseph is a common male given name, derived from the Hebrew Yosef (יוֹסֵף). "Joseph" is used, along with "Josef", mostly in English, French and partially German languages. This spelling is also found as a variant in the languages of the mo ...
, Robert E. Hibbert
, 1:47.20
, -
, 1965
, Terry's Secret
, 3
,
Alex Maese
Alex is a given name. It can refer to a shortened version of Alexander, Alexandra, Alexis.
People
Multiple
*Alex Brown (disambiguation), multiple people
*Alex Gordon (disambiguation), multiple people
*Alex Harris (disambiguation), multiple peop ...
,
Carl A. Roles
, Poltex Stable
, 1:47.00
, -
, 1964
, Viking Spirit
, 4
,
Kenneth Church
Kenneth Stanley Church (March 24, 1930 – July 13, 2020) was a Canadian jockey in Thoroughbred horse racing.
Apprenticeship
Born in Windsor, Ontario, in his early teens Church began riding ponies and in 1946 got a job as an exercise rider at O ...
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Jim Nazworthy
, Thomas E. Brittingham III
, 1:48.00
, -
, 1963
,
Mr. Consistency
, 5
,
Kenneth Church
Kenneth Stanley Church (March 24, 1930 – July 13, 2020) was a Canadian jockey in Thoroughbred horse racing.
Apprenticeship
Born in Windsor, Ontario, in his early teens Church began riding ponies and in 1946 got a job as an exercise rider at O ...
,
Jim Nazworthy
, Ann Peppers
, 1:47.00
, -
, 1962
, Crazy Kid
, 4
,
Alex Maese
Alex is a given name. It can refer to a shortened version of Alexander, Alexandra, Alexis.
People
Multiple
*Alex Brown (disambiguation), multiple people
*Alex Gordon (disambiguation), multiple people
*Alex Harris (disambiguation), multiple peop ...
,
John G. Canty
, Vista Hermosa Stable
, 1:47.60
, -
, 1961
, Scotland
, 5
,
Merlin Volzke
,
Charles Whittingham
Charles Whittingham (16 June 1767 – 5 January 1840) was an English printer.
Biography
He was born at Caludon or Calledon, Warwickshire, the son of a farmer, and was apprenticed to a Coventry printer and bookseller. In 1789 he set up a small ...
, W. M. Ingram
, 1:46.80
, -
, 1960
, How Now
, 7
,
Edward Burns
Edward Fitzgerald Burns (born January 29, 1968) is an American actor, producer, writer, and director best known for appearing in several films including ''Saving Private Ryan'' (1998), '' 15 Minutes'' (2001), ''Life or Something Like It'' (200 ...
,
Cecil Jolly
, George C. Newell
, 1:46.60
, -
, 1959
, Twentyone Guns
, 4
,
George Taniguchi
,
Fred M. Smith
, M/M John Eyraud
, 1:47.20
, -
, 1958
, Noredski
, 5
,
Donald Pierce
Donald Pierce is a fictional supervillain appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character is depicted as a cyborg and is commonly an enemy of the X-Men.
The character was portrayed by Boyd Holbrook in the 2017 film '' ...
,
Reggie Cornell
, Jacques Braunstein
, 1:47.60
, -
, 1957
, How Now
, 4
,
Raymond York
,
Cecil Jolly
, George C. Newell
, 1:47.60
, -
, 1956
, Arrogate
, 5
,
Johnny Longden
John Eric "Johnny" Longden (February 14, 1907 – February 14, 2003) was an American Hall of Fame and National Champion jockey and a trainer of Thoroughbred racehorses who was born in Wakefield, Yorkshire, England. His father emigrated to Can ...
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Reggie Cornell
, M/M Dick Griegorian
, 1:47.00
, -
, 1955
, Arrogate
, 4
,
Johnny Longden
John Eric "Johnny" Longden (February 14, 1907 – February 14, 2003) was an American Hall of Fame and National Champion jockey and a trainer of Thoroughbred racehorses who was born in Wakefield, Yorkshire, England. His father emigrated to Can ...
,
Reggie Cornell
, M/M Dick Griegorian
, 1:47.60
, -
, 1954
, Stranglehold
, 5
,
Bill Shoemaker
William Lee Shoemaker (August 19, 1931 – October 12, 2003) was an American jockey. For 29 years he held the world record for total professional jockey victories.
Early life
Referred to as "Bill", "Willie," and "The Shoe", William Lee Sho ...
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Red McDaniel
, M/M N. Gordon Phillips
, 1:48.60
, -
, 1953
, Goose Khal
, 4
,
Bill Shoemaker
William Lee Shoemaker (August 19, 1931 – October 12, 2003) was an American jockey. For 29 years he held the world record for total professional jockey victories.
Early life
Referred to as "Bill", "Willie," and "The Shoe", William Lee Sho ...
,
Willie F. Alvarado
, Harry Brown
, 1:48.60
, -
, 1952
, Grantor
, 4
,
Johnny Longden
John Eric "Johnny" Longden (February 14, 1907 – February 14, 2003) was an American Hall of Fame and National Champion jockey and a trainer of Thoroughbred racehorses who was born in Wakefield, Yorkshire, England. His father emigrated to Can ...
,
William B. Finnegan
,
Louis B. Mayer
Louis Burt Mayer (; born Lazar Meir; July 12, 1882 or 1884 or 1885 – October 29, 1957) was a Canadian-American film producer and co-founder of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer studios (MGM) in 1924. Under Mayer's management, MGM became the film industr ...
, 1:47.60
, -
, 1951
, Blue Reading
, 4
,
Bill Pearson
,
Red McDaniel
, M/M
Clement L. Hirsch
, 1:48.60
, -
, 1950
, Frankly
, 5
,
Bill Shoemaker
William Lee Shoemaker (August 19, 1931 – October 12, 2003) was an American jockey. For 29 years he held the world record for total professional jockey victories.
Early life
Referred to as "Bill", "Willie," and "The Shoe", William Lee Sho ...
,
Buster Millerick
, Frank Frankel
, 1:48.60
, -
, 1949
, Top's Boy
, 5
,
Ralph Neves
Ralph P. Neves (August 26, 1916 – July 7, 1995) was an American Hall of Fame jockey in Thoroughbred horse racing. Born in Cape Cod, Massachusetts, Neves won 3,772 races, including 173 stakes, and was elected to the Racing Hall of Fame in 1960 ...
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William Molter
William Molter (June 2, 1910 – April 2, 1960) was an American National Champion and Hall of Fame horse trainer in the sport of Thoroughbred racing.
A native of Fredericksburg, Texas, Molter began his career in horse racing as a jockey at race ...
, Kinsey Ranch
, 1:48.80
, -
, 1948
, Frankly
, 3
,
Jack Westrope
Jack Gordon Westrope (January 18, 1918 – June 19, 1958) was an American Hall of Fame jockey in Thoroughbred horse racing.
Born in Baker, Montana, Westrope was the son of racehorse owner/trainer W. T. Westrope. Jack was only 12 years old when he ...
,
Buster Millerick
, Frank Frankel
, 1:42.60
, -
, 1947
, Iron Maiden
, 6
,
William Parnell
,
Charles T. Leavitt
,
Ellwood B. Johnston
, 1:43.20
, -
, 1946
, Olhaverry
, 7
,
Melvin Peterson
,
Anthony E. Silver
, Pan de Azucar Stable
, 1:43.20
, -
, 1945
, Texas Sandman
, 4
,
Melvin Peterson
,
Earl H. Sorrell
, W. David Rorex
, 1:43.20
, -
, 1941
, Royal Crusader
, 4
,
Lester Balaski
Lester Anthony Balaski (June 21, 1915 – September 1, 1964) was an American Thoroughbred horse racing jockey, a soldier who served his country during World War II, and a founding director and a First Vice-President of the Jockeys' Guild who die ...
,
Paul Meredith
, R. C. Stable
, 1:43.60
, -
, 1940
, Big Flash
, 3
,
Eugene Rodriguez
Eugene A. Rodriguez (November 14, 1916 – October 23, 1996) was a Cuban-born jockey in American Thoroughbred horse racing.
Born in Matanzas, Cuba, Rodriguez began his career in racing at Oriental Park in Havana, a racetrack which in 1980 would ...
,
Clyde Phillips
, French Lick Springs St
, 1:43.00
, -
, 1939
, Wedding Call
, 3
,
Willis Ward
Willis Franklin Ward (December 28, 1912 – December 30, 1983) was a track and field athlete and American football player who was inducted into the University of Michigan Athletic Hall of Honor in 1981.
Ward was the Michigan High School Athlete o ...
,
Charles E. McClain
, W. C. Gaffers & J. H. Sattler
, 1:44.00
, -
, 1938
,
Ligaroti
, 6
,
Willie Moran
,
Lindsay C. Howard
Lindsay Coleman Howard (March 31, 1904 – September 6, 1971) was an American sportsman.
Early life
Lindsay was born on March 31, 1904, in San Francisco, California. He was the son of Fannie May Howard and Charles S. Howard, a prominent businessm ...
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Binglin Stable
Binglin Stable in Moorpark, Ventura County, California, was a stock farm established during the latter part of the 1930s to race and breed Thoroughbred horses. The stable was owned by entertainer Bing Crosby and close friend, Lindsay Howard. Cr ...
, 1:43.80
, -
, 1937
, Sally's Booter
, 5
,
Tim Sena
,
Joe Luddy
, Anthony Puccinelli
, 1:44.80
, -
References
The 2008 Del Mar Handicap at the NTRA
Del Mar Racetrack
Horse races in California
Graded stakes races in the United States
Open middle distance horse races
Turf races in the United States
Recurring sporting events established in 1937
Breeders' Cup Challenge series
1937 establishments in California