The El Camino Real Derby is a Listed American

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held in February at

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. The race is open to three-year-olds willing to race one and one-eighth miles (9

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s) on Tapeta, a synthetic racing surface. Northern California's premier

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prep, the El Camino Real Derby was first run in 1982. It was hosted by

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racetrack until its closing in August 2008. Originally a Grade III race, the event was downgraded in 2018 to listed status. It is part of the

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Records

Stakes record: * 1:39.40 – Ruhlmann (1988) Most wins by a jockey: * 9 –

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(1984, 1998, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2014) Most wins by a trainer: * 6 –

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(1998, 2002, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2014) Most wins by an owner: * 2 –

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(2002, 2009)

Winners of the El Camino Real Derby since 1982

† filly

References

February 21, 1990 ''New York Times'' article on the creation of the Preview StakesThe Holy Bull Stakes at Pedigree QueryHistory of the El Camino Real Derby
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The El Camino Real Derby at Pedigree Query
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Records

Winners of the El Camino Real Derby since 1982

See also

References