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Buena Vista Stakes
The Buena Vista Stakes is a Grade II American Thoroughbred horse race for fillies and mares aged four years old or older over the distance of one mile on the turf scheduled annually in February at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia, California. The event currently carries a purse of $200,000.
| Grade II race | |
| Location | Santa Anita Park Arcadia, California, United States |
|---|---|
| Inaugurated | 1988 (as Buena Vista Handicap) |
| Race type | Thoroughbred - Flat racing |
| Website | www.santaanita.com |
| Race information | |
| Distance | 1 mile (8 furlongs) |
| Surface | Turf |
| Track | Left-handed |
| Qualification | Fillies and mares, four-years-old and older |
| Weight | 124 lbs with allowances |
| Purse | $200,000 (since 2014) |
History edit
The inaugural running of the event was on 5 March 1988 as the Buena Vista Handicap with the Julio Canani trained Davie's Lamb ridden by Fernando Toro winning comfortably by 1+3⁄4 lengths in a time of 1:39 flat.[1]
In 1990 the event was classified as a Grade III.[2]
The Buena Vista Handicap was run in two divisions in 1992.[3]
The event was upgraded to Grade II status in 1995.[2]
The event run as a handicap through 2012 but since has been run under allowance weight conditions and renamed to the Buena Vista Stakes.[3]
It was taken off the turf and run on the dirt course in 2017 due to poor conditions on the turf course. When a graded stakes is taken off the turf, the race is automatically downgraded one level for that running only. After the race, the American Graded Stakes Committee meets to review the race's running and determine if its former status should be reinstated. In the case of the 2017 Buena Vista Stakes, it was decided that the race's status would not be reinstated and as such it was recorded as a Grade III event.[4]
Records edit
Speed record:
- 1:33.33 - Pontchatrain (2014)
Margins:
- 3+1⁄2 lengths – Wild At Heart (2017)
Most wins:
- No horse has won this race more than once.
Most wins by an owner:
- 4 - Juddmonte Farms (1994, 1997, 2008, 2009)
Most wins by a jockey:
- 5 - Gary Stevens (1996, 2004, 2014, 2015, 2016)
Most wins by a trainer:
- 5 - Robert J. Frankel (1994, 1997, 2003, 2008, 2009)
Winners edit
| Year | Winner | Age | Jockey | Trainer | Owner | Distance | Time | Purse | Grade | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buena Vista Stakes | ||||||||||
| 2023 | Quattroelle (IRE) | 5 | Hector Berrios | Jeff Mullins | Red Baron's Barn & Rancho Temescal | 1 mile | 1:35.74 | $201,000 | II | [5] |
| 2022 | Leggs Galore | 5 | Ricardo Gonzalez | Philip D'Amato | William J. Sims | 1 mile | 1:34.29 | $200,000 | II | [6] |
| 2021 | Charmaine's Mia | 4 | Flavien Prat | Philip D'Amato | Agave Racing Stable & Rockin Robin Racing Stables | 1 mile | 1:33.93 | $202,000 | II | [7] |
| 2020 | Keeper Ofthe Stars | 4 | Abel Cedillo | Jonathan Wong | Tommy Town Thoroughbreds | 1 mile | 1:34.15 | $202,000 | II | [8] |
| 2019 | Vasilika | 5 | Flavien Prat | Jerry Hollendorfer | All Schlaich Stables, Jerry Hollendorfer, Gatto Racing & G. Todaro | 1 mile | 1:33.35 | $201,404 | II | [9] |
| 2018 | Fault | 4 | Geovanni Franco | Philip D'Amato | Agave Racing Stable & Little Red Feather Racing | 1 mile | 1:33.49 | $201,380 | II | [10] |
| 2017 | Wild At Heart | 5 | Flavien Prat | Richard E. Mandella | Ramona S. Bass | 1 mile | 1:36.48 | $200,000 | III | [11] |
| 2016 | Paulina's Love | 4 | Gary L. Stevens | Richard Baltas | KM Racing Enterprise & Head of Plains Partners | 1 mile | 1:36.06 | $202,070 | II | [12] |
| 2015 | Diversy Harbor | 4 | Gary L. Stevens | Thomas F. Proctor | Glen Hill Farm | 1 mile | 1:34.33 | $200,250 | II | [13] |
| 2014 | Pontchatrain | 4 | Gary L. Stevens | Thomas F. Proctor | Glen Hill Farm | 1 mile | 1:33.33 | $200,000 | II | [14] |
| 2013 | Mizdirection | 5 | Mike E. Smith | Mike Puype | Jungle Racing, W. Strauss, J. Grohs, B. Beljak, KMN Racing et al. | 1 mile | 1:33.50 | $150,000 | II | [15] |
| Buena Vista Handicap | ||||||||||
| 2012 | City to City | 5 | Corey Nakatani | Jerry Hollendorfer | William DeBurgh, Mark Dedomenico & Jerry Hollendorfer | 1 mile | 1:34.19 | $150,000 | II | [16] |
| 2011 | Cozi Rosie | 4 | Mike E. Smith | John W. Sadler | Jerry & Ann Moss | 1 mile | 1:35.94 | $150,000 | II | [17] |
| 2010 | Tuscan Evening (IRE) | 5 | Rafael Bejarano | Jerry Hollendorfer | William de Burgh | 1 mile | 1:33.47 | $150,000 | II | [18] |
| 2009 | Jibboom | 5 | Garrett K. Gomez | Robert J. Frankel | Juddmonte Farms | 1 mile | 1:38.68 | $150,000 | II | [19] |
| 2008 | Costume (GB) | 4 | Garrett K. Gomez | Robert J. Frankel | Juddmonte Farms | 1 mile | 1:34.57 | $150,000 | II | [20] |
| 2007 | Conveyor's Angel | 5 | Saul Arias | Christopher S. Paasch | Charles Cono | 1 mile | 1:35.77 | $150,000 | II | [21] |
| 2006 | Silver Cup (IRE) | 4 | Victor Espinoza | Patrick L. Biancone | Martin S. Schwartz | 1 mile | 1:34.92 | $150,000 | II | [22] |
| 2005 | Uraib (IRE) | 5 | Jon Court | Sanford Shulman | Ronald L. Charles & Clear Valley Stables | 1 mile | 1:33.72 | $150,000 | III | [23] |
| 2004 | Fun House | 5 | Gary L. Stevens | Ron McAnally | Winchell Thoroughbreds | 1 mile | 1:36.13 | $150,000 | II | [24] |
| 2003 | Final Destination (NZ) | 5 | Victor Espinoza | Robert J. Frankel | Edmund A. Gann | 1 mile | 1:35.99 | $150,000 | II | [25] |
| 2002 | Blue Moon (FR) | 5 | Brice Blanc | Ronald W. Ellis | B. Wayne Hughes | 1 mile | 1:35.54 | $150,000 | II | [26] |
| 2001 | Rare Charmer | 6 | Laffit Pincay Jr. | Craig Dollase | Nick Cafarchia | 1 mile | 1:36.67 | $150,000 | II | [27] |
| 2000 | Lexa (FR) | 6 | Brice Blanc | Ronald W. Ellis | B. Wayne Hughes | 1 mile | 1:36.17 | $162,150 | II | [28] |
| 1999 | Tuzla (FR) | 5 | Corey Nakatani | Julio C. Canani | David S. Milch | 1 mile | 1:35.79 | $150,000 | II | [29] |
| 1998 | Dance Parade | 4 | Kent J. Desormeaux | Neil D. Drysdale | Prince Fahd bin Salman | 1 mile | 1:36.83 | $169,200 | II | [30] |
| 1997 | Media Nox (GB) | 4 | Corey Nakatani | Robert J. Frankel | Juddmonte Farms | 1 mile | 1:33.48 | $135,250 | II | [31] |
| 1996 | Matiara | 4 | Gary L. Stevens | Richard E. Mandella | Alec Head | 1 mile | 1:35.74 | $131,800 | II | [32] |
| 1995 | Lyin to the Moon | 6 | Kent J. Desormeaux | Richard E. Mandella | Edward Allred & Randall D. Hubbard | 1 mile | 1:36.77 | $106,700 | II | [33] |
| 1994 | † Skimble | 5 | Corey Nakatani | Robert J. Frankel | Juddmonte Farms | 1 mile | 1:34.85 | $111,300 | III | [34] |
| 1993 | Marble Maiden (GB) | 4 | Kent J. Desormeaux | Gary F. Jones | Darley Racing | 1 mile | 1:36.23 | $110,000 | III | [35] |
| 1992 | Gold Fleece | 4 | Alex O. Solis | John W. Sadler | Joe Alvarez & Lise Ham | 1 mile | 1:33.48 | $85,850 | III | Division 1[36] |
| Appealing Missy | 5 | Chris McCarron | Ron McAnally | Mr. & Mrs. Jerome Brody | 1:34.25 | $85,850 | Division 2[37] | |||
| 1991 | Taffeta and Tulle | 5 | Chris McCarron | Charles E. Whittingham | Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum | 1 mile | 1:34.30 | $112,200 | III | [38] |
| 1990 | Saros Brig | 6 | Pat Valenzuela | Dominick Manzi | Green Thumb Farm | 1 mile | 1:34.20 | $113,300 | III | [39] |
| 1989 | Annoconnor | 5 | Corey Black | Richard C. Mettee | Morton Fink & Roy Gottlieb | 1 mile | 1:36.40 | $110,800 | [40] | |
| 1988 | Davie's Lamb | 4 | Fernando Toro | Julio C. Canani | Deals On Stable | 1 mile | 1:39.00 | $105,800 | [1] | |
Legend:
All Weather Track Dirt Turf
Notes:
† In 1994, Lady Blessington (FR) won the race but was disqualified later after a positive swab of scopalamine and placed ninth (last). All prize money was redistributed with first place awarded to Skimble[41]
See also edit
References edit
- ^ a b "Davie's Lamb pulls away for Santa Anita victory – (race 8: held 5 March 1988)". Escondido Times-Advocate. The Associated Press. 6 March 1988. p. 25. Retrieved 16 February 2021.
- ^ a b "BUENA VISTA HANDICAP - MULTIPLE TRACKS". Thoroughbred Database. 2021. Retrieved 16 February 2021.
- ^ a b "Stakes profile". www.equibase.com. Retrieved 24 May 2020.
- ^ BloodHorse Staff. "Grade 2 Status Not Reinstated for Buena Vista". BloodHorse.com. Retrieved 8 July 2017.
- ^ "2023 Buena Vista Stakes Grade 2 - (race 5)". Equibase. Retrieved 5 March 2023.
- ^ "2022 Buena Vista Stakes Grade 2 - (race 5)". Equibase. Retrieved 5 March 2023.
- ^ "2021 Buena Vista Stakes Grade 2 - (race 7)". Equibase. 20 February 2021. Retrieved 15 February 2021.
- ^ "2020 Buena Vista Stakes Grade 2 - (race 5)". Equibase. 22 February 2020. Retrieved 15 February 2021.
- ^ "2019 Buena Vista Stakes Grade 2 - (race 8)". Equibase. 23 February 2019. Retrieved 15 February 2021.
- ^ "2018 Buena Vista Stakes Grade 2 - (race 7)". Equibase. 17 February 2018. Retrieved 15 February 2021.
- ^ "2017 Buena Vista Stakes Grade 3 - (race 8)". Equibase. 18 February 2017. Retrieved 15 February 2021.
- ^ "2016 Buena Vista Stakes Grade 2 - (race 8)". Equibase. 20 February 2016. Retrieved 15 February 2021.
- ^ "2015 Buena Vista Stakes Grade 2 - (race 7)". Equibase. 16 February 2015. Retrieved 15 February 2021.
- ^ "2014 Buena Vista Stakes Grade 2 - (race 7)". Equibase. 17 February 2014. Retrieved 15 February 2021.
- ^ "2013 Buena Vista Stakes Grade 2 - (race 9)". Equibase. 18 February 2013. Retrieved 15 February 2021.
- ^ "2012 Buena Vista Handicap Grade 2 - (race 8)". Equibase. 20 February 2012. Retrieved 15 February 2021.
- ^ "2011 Buena Vista Handicap Grade 2 - (race 8)". Equibase. 21 February 2011. Retrieved 15 February 2021.
- ^ "2010 Buena Vista Handicap Grade 2 - (race 9)". Equibase. 15 February 2010. Retrieved 15 February 2021.
- ^ "2009 Buena Vista Handicap Grade 2 - (race 8)". Equibase. 16 February 2009. Retrieved 15 February 2021.
- ^ "2008 Buena Vista Handicap Grade 2 - (race 8)". Equibase. 18 February 2008. Retrieved 15 February 2021.
- ^ "2007 Buena Vista Handicap Grade 2 - (race 9)". Equibase. 19 February 2007. Retrieved 15 February 2021.
- ^ "2006 Buena Vista Handicap Grade 2 - (race 8)". Equibase. 20 February 2006. Retrieved 15 February 2021.
- ^ "2005 Buena Vista Handicap Grade 3 - (race 8)". Equibase. 21 February 2005. Retrieved 15 February 2021.
- ^ "2004 Buena Vista Handicap Grade 2 - (race 8)". Equibase. 21 February 2004. Retrieved 15 February 2021.
- ^ "2003 Buena Vista Handicap Grade 2 - (race 7)". Equibase. 17 February 2003. Retrieved 15 February 2021.
- ^ "2002 Buena Vista Handicap Grade 2 - (race 9)". Equibase. 18 February 2002. Retrieved 15 February 2021.
- ^ "2001 Buena Vista Handicap Grade 2 - (race 8)". Equibase. 19 February 2001. Retrieved 15 February 2021.
- ^ "2000 Buena Vista Handicap Grade 2 - (race 8)". Equibase. 26 February 2000. Retrieved 15 February 2021.
- ^ "1999 Buena Vista Handicap Grade 2 - (race 7)". Equibase. 27 February 1999. Retrieved 15 February 2021.
- ^ "1998 Buena Vista Handicap Grade 2 - (race 8)". Equibase. 28 February 1998. Retrieved 15 February 2021.
- ^ "1997 Buena Vista Handicap Grade 2 - (race 9)". Equibase. 2 March 1997. Retrieved 15 February 2021.
- ^ "1996 Buena Vista Handicap Grade 2 - (race 3)". Equibase. 2 March 1996. Retrieved 15 February 2021.
- ^ "1995 Buena Vista Handicap Grade 2 - (race 8)". Equibase. 25 February 1995. Retrieved 15 February 2021.
- ^ "1994 Buena Vista Handicap Grade 3 - (race 8)". Equibase. 27 February 1994. Retrieved 15 February 2021.
- ^ "1993 Buena Vista Handicap Grade 3 - (race 8)". Equibase. 21 February 1993. Retrieved 15 February 2021.
- ^ "1992 Buena Vista Handicap Grade 3 Division 1 - (race 5)". Equibase. 23 February 1992. Retrieved 15 February 2021.
- ^ "1992 Buena Vista Handicap Grade 3 Division 2 - (race 8)". Equibase. 23 February 1992. Retrieved 15 February 2021.
- ^ "1991 Buena Vista Handicap Grade 3 - (race 8)". Equibase. 23 February 1991. Retrieved 15 February 2021.
- ^ "Saros Brig sets stakes record – (race 8: held 25 February 1990)". The Desert Sun. The Associated Press. 26 February 1990. p. 26. Retrieved 15 February 2021.
- ^ "Annoconnor captures Buena Vista – (race 8: held 4 March 1989)". Lexington Herald-Leader. The Associated Press. 5 March 1989. p. 35. Retrieved 15 February 2021.
- ^ "Six trainers fined in California". Los Angeles Times. Lexington Herald-Leader. 2 November 1994. p. 29. Retrieved 16 February 2021.