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Gulfstream Park Turf Sprint Stakes
The Gulfstream Park Turf Sprint Stakes is a Grade III American Thoroughbred horse race for horses four-year-olds and older at the distance of five furlongs on the turf held annually in February at Gulfstream Park, Hallandale Beach, Florida. The event currently carries a purse of $125,000.
| Grade III race | |
| Location | Gulfstream Park Hallandale Beach, Florida, United States |
|---|---|
| Inaugurated | 2011 |
| Race type | Thoroughbred – Flat racing – Turf |
| Website | Gulfstream Park |
| Race information | |
| Distance | 5 furlongs |
| Surface | Turf |
| Track | Left-handed |
| Qualification | Four-year-olds and older |
| Weight | 124 lbs with allowances |
| Purse | US$125,000 (2023) |
History edit
The event was inaugurated 23 January 2011 and was won by the eight-year-old former claimer Stradivinsky who was the 11/10 favorite in a 5 horse field in a time of 56.69.[1]
In 2020 the event was renamed to the World of Trouble Turf Sprint Stakes after the sprinter World of Trouble who won the race the previous year.[2]
The event was upgraded to Grade III in 2021 and the name of the race was reverted to the Gulfstream Park Turf Sprint Stakes.[3]
Records edit
Speed record:
- 5 furlongs: 54.17 – Varsity (2013)
Margins:
- 3+1⁄4 lengths – Yes I Am Free (2022)
- Most wins
- 2 – Power Alert (AUS) (2016, 2017)
- 2 – Yes I Am Free (2022, 2023)
- Most wins by a jockey
- 3 – Julien R. Leparoux (2011, 2016, 2017)
- Most wins by a trainer
- 2 – Brian A. Lynch (2016, 2017)
- 2 – Laura Cazares (2022, 2023)
- Most wins by an owner
- 2 – AJ Suited Racing Stable & Brian A. Lynch (2016, 2017)
- 2 – Michael Dubb & Bethlehem Stables (2011, 2019)
- 2 – Golden Kernel Racing Stable (2022, 2023)
Winners edit
| Year | Winner | Age | Jockey | Trainer | Owner | Distance | Time | Purse | Grade | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gulfstream Park Turf Sprint Stakes | ||||||||||
| 2023 | Yes I Am Free | 7 | Miguel Vasquez | Laura Cazares | Golden Kernel Racing Stable | 5 furlongs | 55.71 | $125,000 | III | [4] |
| 2022 | Yes I Am Free | 6 | Emisael Jaramillo | Laura Cazares | Golden Kernel Racing Stable | abt. 5 furlongs | 56.07 | $100,000 | III | [5] |
| 2021 | Leinster | 6 | Luis Saez | George Arnold II | Amy E. Dunne, Brenda Miley, Westrock Stables & Jean Wilkinson | 5 furlongs | 55.29 | $100,000 | III | [6] |
| World of Trouble Turf Sprint Stakes | ||||||||||
| 2020 | Texas Wedge | 5 | Flavien Prat | Brad H. Cox | Altamira Racing Stable, Rafter JR Ranch, STD Racing Stable & A. Miller | 5 furlongs | 55.84 | $150,000 | Listed | [7] |
| Gulfstream Park Turf Sprint Stakes | ||||||||||
| 2019 | World of Trouble | 4 | Irad Ortiz Jr. | Todd A. Pletcher | Michael Dubb, Madaket Stables & Bethlehem Stables | 5 furlongs | 56.44 | $150,000 | [8] | |
| 2018 | Rainbow Heir | 8 | Irad Ortiz Jr. | Jason Servis | New Farm | 5 furlongs | 55.47 | $125,000 | Listed | [9] |
| 2017 | Power Alert (AUS) | 7 | Julien R. Leparoux | Brian A. Lynch | AJ Suited Racing Stable & Brian A. Lynch | 5 furlongs | 54.90 | $125,000 | Listed | [10] |
| 2016 | Power Alert (AUS) | 6 | Julien R. Leparoux | Brian A. Lynch | AJ Suited Racing Stable & Brian A. Lynch | 5 furlongs | 57.74 | $75,000 | Listed | [11] |
| 2015 | Amelia's Wild Ride | 4 | Jose Lezcano | Ramon Preciado | Silver Trail Stables | 5 furlongs | 55.06 | $75,000 | [12] | |
| 2014 | Wicked Tune | 7 | Elvis Trujillo | Jane Cibelli | Patricia A. Generazio | 5 furlongs | 56.98 | $90,000 | [13] | |
| 2013 | Varsity | 6 | Joe Bravo | Christophe Clement | Bertram and Diana Firestone | 5 furlongs | 54.17 | $75,000 | [14] | |
| 2012 | Private Jet (ARG) | 7 | John R. Velazquez | Kiaran P. McLaughlin | Joseph Brocklebank | 5 furlongs | 55.48 | $58,800 | [15] | |
| 2011 | Stradivinsky | 8 | Julien R. Leparoux | Richard E. Dutrow Jr. | Michael Dubb, Jack Mandato & Bethlehem Stables | 5 furlongs | 56.69 | $58,800 | [16] | |
See also edit
External links edit
- 2020–21 Gulfstream Park Media Guide
References edit
- ^ BloodHorse Staff (23 January 2011). "Stradivinsky Captures Gulfstream Turf Sprint". BloodHorse.com. Retrieved 4 February 2021.
- ^ "GULFSTREAM PARK TURF SPRINT STAKES - GULFSTREAM PARK, FL". Thoroughbred Pedigree Online. 2021. Retrieved 4 February 2021.
- ^ Schweigardt, Andrew (2021). "TOBA Announces U.S. Graded and Listed Stakes for 2021". Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association. Retrieved 4 February 2021.
- ^ "2023 Gulfstream Park Turf Sprint Grade 3 - (race 11)". Equibase. 11 February 2023. Retrieved 12 February 2023.
- ^ "2022 Gulfstream Park Turf Sprint Grade 3 - (race 5)". Equibase. 12 February 2022. Retrieved 12 February 2022.
- ^ "2021 Gulfstream Park Turf Sprint Grade 3 - (race 6)". Equibase. 13 February 2021. Retrieved 14 February 2021.
- ^ "2020 World of Trouble Turf Sprint Stakes Listed - (race 3)". Equibase. 25 January 2020. Retrieved 4 February 2021.
- ^ "2019 Gulfstream Park Turf Sprint Stakes Black Type - (race 3)". Equibase. 26 January 2019. Retrieved 4 February 2021.
- ^ "2018 Gulfstream Park Turf Sprint Stakes Listed - (race 10)". Equibase. 27 January 2018. Retrieved 4 February 2021.
- ^ "2017 Gulfstream Park Turf Sprint Stakes Listed - (race 9)". Equibase. 28 January 2017. Retrieved 4 February 2021.
- ^ "2016 Gulfstream Park Turf Sprint Stakes Listed - (race 10)". Equibase. 6 February 2016. Retrieved 4 February 2021.
- ^ "2015 Gulfstream Park Turf Sprint Stakes Black Type - (race 5)". Equibase. 7 February 2015. Retrieved 4 February 2021.
- ^ "2014 Gulfstream Park Turf Sprint Stakes Black Type - (race 9)". Equibase. 1 February 2014. Retrieved 4 February 2021.
- ^ "2013 Gulfstream Park Turf Sprint Stakes Black Type - (race 3)". Equibase. 2 February 2013. Retrieved 4 February 2021.
- ^ "2012 Gulfstream Park Turf Sprint Stakes Black Type - (race 5)". Equibase. 15 January 2012. Retrieved 4 February 2021.
- ^ "2011 Gulfstream Park Turf Sprint Stakes Black Type - (race 6)". Equibase. 23 January 2011. Retrieved 4 February 2021.