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American Pharoah Stakes
ClassGrade I
LocationSanta Anita Park
Arcadia, California, United States
Inaugurated1970
Race typeThoroughbred - Flat racing
Websitewww.oaktreeracing.com
Race information
Distance1+116 miles (8.5 furlongs)
Surfacedirt
Trackleft-handed
QualificationTwo-year-olds
Weight122 pounds (55 kg)
Purse$300,000 (since 2014)[1]

The American Pharoah Stakes is an American Thoroughbred horse race run annually near the end of September during the fall meet at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia, California. A Grade I event, it is open to two-year-old horses and is held at a distance of one and one-sixteenth miles on the dirt.

The American Pharoah Stakes was run as the Norfolk Stakes through 2011. In 2012, it was renamed to the FrontRunner Stakes after the lease with Oak Tree, the organization that formerly operated Santa Anita's fall meet, ended in 2010.[2] It was renamed again in 2018 in honor of its 2014 winner, American Pharoah, who went on to win the U.S. Triple Crown in 2015.[3]

This race is a Road to the Kentucky Derby Prep Season qualifying race. The winner receives 10 points toward qualifying for the Kentucky Derby.[4] It is also currently part of the Breeders' Cup Challenge series. The winner automatically qualifies for the Breeders' Cup Juvenile.

First run in 1970, it became a Grade I event in 1980 but was downgraded to Grade II status in 1993. However, the American Graded Stakes Committee announced its return to Grade I status for 2007.[1]

The race was run over a distance of 1 mile from 1997 through 2001. It was run in two divisions in 1980.[5]

Records

[edit]

Speed record: (at current distance of 1116 miles)

  • 1:41.27 - Ruler's Court (2003)

Most wins by a jockey:

  • 7 - Alex Solis (1985, 1991, 1999, 2001, 2003, 2005, 2008)

Most wins by a trainer:

  • 13 - Bob Baffert (1997, 2000, 2002, 2004, 2009, 2012, 2014, 2018, 2019, 2021, 2023, 2024)

Most wins by an owner:

Winners

[edit]
YearWinnerAgeJockeyTrainerOwnerDistanceTimeWin$
Gr.
2025Intrepido2Hector Isaac BerriosJeff MullinsDutch Girl Holdings LLC & Irving Ventures LLC1+116M1:43.67$180,000G1
2024Citizen Bull2Martin GarciaBob BaffertSF Racing et al.[a]1116 M1:43.07$180,000G1
2023Muth2Juan HernandezBob BaffertZedan Racing1116 M1:42.45$180,000G1
2022Cave Rock2Juan HernandezBob BaffertMike Pegram, Karl Watson, Paul Weitman1116 M1:43.05$180,000G1
2021Corniche2Mike E. SmithBob BaffertSpeedway Stables1116 M1:44.75$180,000G1
2020Get Her Number2Flavien PratPeter MillerGary Barber1116 M1:44.92$180,000G1
2019Eight Rings2John VelazquezBob BaffertSF Racing LLC et al.1116 M1:45.41$180,000G1
2018Game Winner2Joel RosarioBob BaffertGary & Mary West1116 M1:43.77$180,000G1
FrontRunner Stakes (2011-2017)
2017Bolt d'Oro2Corey NakataniMick RuisRuis Racing1116 M1:43.54$180,000G1
2016Gormley2Victor EspinozaJohn ShirreffsJerry & Ann Moss1116 M1:43.57$180,000G1
2015Nyquist2Mario GutierrezDoug F. O'NeillReddam Racing1116 M1:44.89$180,000G1
2014American Pharoah2Victor EspinozaBob BaffertZayat Stables1116 M1:41.95$180,000G1
2013Bond Holder2Mario GutierrezDoug F. O'NeillReddam Racing1116 M1:45.02$150,000G1
2012Power Broker2Rafael BejaranoBob BaffertGary & Mary West1116 M1:44.44$150,000G1
Norfolk Stakes (1970-2011)
2011Creative Cause2Joel RosarioMike HarringtonHeinz Steinman1116 M1:42.66$150,000G1
2010‡Jaycito2Mike E. SmithMike MitchellZayat Stables1116 M1:44.17$150,000G1
2009Lookin at Lucky2Garrett GomezBob BaffertMike Pegram, Karl Watson, Paul Weitman1116 M1:43.11$180,000G1
2008Street Hero2Alex SolisMyung Kwon ChoMyung Kwon Cho1116 M1:42.12$150,000G1
2007Dixie Chatter2Richard MiglioreRichard E. MandellaHerman Sarkowsky1116 M1:42.64$150,000G1
2006Stormello2Kent DesormeauxWilliam L. CurrinWilliam L. Currin & Al Eisman1116 M1:43.10$150,000G2
2005Brother Derek2Alex SolisDan L. HendricksCecil N. Peacock1116 M1:44.38$120,000G2
2004Roman Ruler2Corey NakataniBob BaffertFog City Stable1116 M1:44.27$120,000G2
2003Ruler's Court2Alex SolisEoin G. HartyDarley Stable1116 M1:41.27$150,000G2
2002Kafwain2Victor EspinozaBob BaffertThe Thoroughbred Corp.1116 M1:42.75$120,000G2
2001Essence of Dubai2Alex SolisEoin G. HartyGodolphin Racing1 M1:37.16$150,000G2
2000Flame Thrower2Victor EspinozaBob BaffertGary M. Garber1 M1:34.86$120,000G2
1999Dixie Union2Alex SolisRichard E. MandellaDiamond A Racing & Herman Sarkowsky1 M1:35.79$120,000G2
1998Buck Trout2Eddie DelahoussayeMike HarringtonHeinz Steinmann1 M1:37.55$120,000G2
1997Souvenir Copy2Gary StevensBob BaffertGolden Eagle Farm1 M1:36.00$120,000G2
1996Free House2Kent DesormeauxJ. Paco GonzalezTrudy McCaffery & John Toffan1116 M1:43.54$120,000G2
1995Future Quest2Kent DesormeauxRon McAnallyVHW Stables1116 M1:43.31$120,000G2
1994Supremo2Gary StevensRichard W. MulhallThe Thoroughbred Corp.1116 M1:43.48$120,000G2
1993Shepherd's Field2Chris McCarronBrad MacDonaldCamptown Stable1116 M1:43.11$120,000G2
1992River Special2Kent DesormeauxRobert B. Hess Jr.Golden Eagle Farm1116 M1:43.58$120,000G1
1991Bertrando2Alex SolisBruce Headley505 Farms1116 M1:42.87$164,820G1
1990Best Pal2Pat ValenzuelaIan P. D. JoryGolden Eagle Farm1116 M1:42.80$178,620G1
1989Grand Canyon2Chris McCarronD. Wayne LukasD. Wayne Lukas & Overbrook Farm1116 M1:43.20$166,440G1
1988Hawkster2Pat ValenzuelaRon McAnallyJ. Shelton Meredith1116 M1:43.40$187,740G1
1987Saratoga Passage2Joe SteinerRobert W. LeonardSaratoga I Stable1116 M1:45.00$181,140G1
1986Capote2Laffit Pincay Jr.D. Wayne LukasBarry Beal, L. R. French, Jr. & Gene Klein1116 M1:45.20$193,680G1
1985Snow Chief2Alex SolisMelvin F. StuteGrinstead & Rochelle1116 M1:44.60$167,340G1
1984Chief's Crown2Don MacBethRoger LaurinStar Crown Stable1116 M1:42.40$201,960G1
1983Fali Time2Sandy HawleyGary F. JonesJames L. Mamakos & Marc Stubrin1116 M1:44.20$168,930G1
1982Roving Boy2Eddie DelahoussayeJoseph ManziRobert E. Hibbert1116 M1:41.60$181,110G1
1981Stalwart2Chris McCarronD. Wayne LukasMarvin L. Warner1116 M1:42.20$140,790G1
1980-1Sir Dancer2Frank OlivaresCharles M. MarikianGeorge Arakelian Farms1116 M1:43.80$100,980G1
1980-2High Counsel2Larry GilliganCharles WhittinghamNelson Bunker Hunt1116 M1:42.80$99,780G1
1979The Carpenter2Chris McCarronWillard L. ProctorCardiff Stud Farm1116 M1:41.80$119,280G2
1978Flying Paster2Don PierceGordon C. CampbellBernard J. Ridder1116 M1:42.20$118,860G2
1977Balzac2Bill ShoemakerCharles WhittinghamElizabeth A. Keck1116 M1:45.40$157,230G2
1976Habitony2Bill ShoemakerTommy DoyleAnton W. Pejsa1116 M1:42.00$79,290G2
1975Telly's Pop2Francisco MenaMelvin F. StuteHoward W. Koch & Telly Savalas1116 M1:43.60$74,295G2
1974George Navonod2Don PierceGordon C. CampbellNavonod Stables1116 M1:42.20$77,370G2
1973Money Lender2Jerry LambertJohnny LongdenHazel Longden1116 M1:42.60$58,050G2
1972Groshawk2Bill ShoemakerCharles WhittinghamQuinn & Muffett Martin1116 M1:42.20$59,025
1971MacArthur Park2Bill ShoemakerTommy DoyleMark Three Stable1116 M1:41.80$59,445
1970June Darling2William MahorneyWarren StuteClement L. Hirsch1116 M1:43.00$45,765
‡ In 2010 run at Hollywood Park.


  1. ^ The complete ownership list of Citizen Bull is as follow: SF Racing, Starlight Racing, Madaket Stables, Robert E. Masterson, Stonestreet Stables, Dianne Bashor, Determined Stables, Tom J. Ryan, Waves Edge Capital & Catherine Donovan[6]

See also

[edit]

References

[edit]
  1. ^ a b "American Pharoah Stakes Profile". equibase.com. Retrieved 29 September 2018.
  2. ^ "Older horses take spotlight in new-look Santa Anita stakes". kentucky. Retrieved 2018-08-16.
  3. ^ "Santa Anita Names Stakes After American Pharoah". BloodHorse.com. Retrieved 2018-08-16.
  4. ^ "Road to the Kentucky Derby". kentuckyderbyinfographic.com. Churchill Downs Inc. Archived from the original on 2018-08-06. Retrieved 2019-09-26.
  5. ^ "Dancer Captures Share of Norfolk Stakes". New York Times, Section Sports, page 13. 1980-11-16. Retrieved 2020-01-11.[permanent dead link]
  6. ^ "2024 FanDuel Breeders' Cup Juvenile Presented by Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance Grade 1 – (race 9)". Equibase. 1 November 2024. Retrieved 2 November 2024.
    American Pharoah Stakes
    ClassGrade I
    LocationSanta Anita Park
    Arcadia, California, United States
    Inaugurated1970
    Race typeThoroughbred - Flat racing
    Websitewww.oaktreeracing.com
    Race information
    Distance1+116 miles (8.5 furlongs)
    Surfacedirt
    Trackleft-handed
    QualificationTwo-year-olds
    Weight122 pounds (55 kg)
    Purse$300,000 (since 2014)[1]

    The American Pharoah Stakes is an American Thoroughbred horse race run annually near the end of September during the fall meet at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia, California. A Grade I event, it is open to two-year-old horses and is held at a distance of one and one-sixteenth miles on the dirt.

    The American Pharoah Stakes was run as the Norfolk Stakes through 2011. In 2012, it was renamed to the FrontRunner Stakes after the lease with Oak Tree, the organization that formerly operated Santa Anita's fall meet, ended in 2010.[2] It was renamed again in 2018 in honor of its 2014 winner, American Pharoah, who went on to win the U.S. Triple Crown in 2015.[3]

    This race is a Road to the Kentucky Derby Prep Season qualifying race. The winner receives 10 points toward qualifying for the Kentucky Derby.[4] It is also currently part of the Breeders' Cup Challenge series. The winner automatically qualifies for the Breeders' Cup Juvenile.

    First run in 1970, it became a Grade I event in 1980 but was downgraded to Grade II status in 1993. However, the American Graded Stakes Committee announced its return to Grade I status for 2007.[1]

    The race was run over a distance of 1 mile from 1997 through 2001. It was run in two divisions in 1980.[5]

    Records

    Speed record: (at current distance of 1116 miles)

    • 1:41.27 - Ruler's Court (2003)

    Most wins by a jockey:

    • 7 - Alex Solis (1985, 1991, 1999, 2001, 2003, 2005, 2008)

    Most wins by a trainer:

    • 13 - Bob Baffert (1997, 2000, 2002, 2004, 2009, 2012, 2014, 2018, 2019, 2021, 2023, 2024)

    Most wins by an owner:

    Winners

    YearWinnerAgeJockeyTrainerOwnerDistanceTimeWin$
    Gr.
    2025Intrepido2Hector Isaac BerriosJeff MullinsDutch Girl Holdings LLC & Irving Ventures LLC1+116M1:43.67$180,000G1
    2024Citizen Bull2Martin GarciaBob BaffertSF Racing et al.[a]1116 M1:43.07$180,000G1
    2023Muth2Juan HernandezBob BaffertZedan Racing1116 M1:42.45$180,000G1
    2022Cave Rock2Juan HernandezBob BaffertMike Pegram, Karl Watson, Paul Weitman1116 M1:43.05$180,000G1
    2021Corniche2Mike E. SmithBob BaffertSpeedway Stables1116 M1:44.75$180,000G1
    2020Get Her Number2Flavien PratPeter MillerGary Barber1116 M1:44.92$180,000G1
    2019Eight Rings2John VelazquezBob BaffertSF Racing LLC et al.1116 M1:45.41$180,000G1
    2018Game Winner2Joel RosarioBob BaffertGary & Mary West1116 M1:43.77$180,000G1
    FrontRunner Stakes (2011-2017)
    2017Bolt d'Oro2Corey NakataniMick RuisRuis Racing1116 M1:43.54$180,000G1
    2016Gormley2Victor EspinozaJohn ShirreffsJerry & Ann Moss1116 M1:43.57$180,000G1
    2015Nyquist2Mario GutierrezDoug F. O'NeillReddam Racing1116 M1:44.89$180,000G1
    2014American Pharoah2Victor EspinozaBob BaffertZayat Stables1116 M1:41.95$180,000G1
    2013Bond Holder2Mario GutierrezDoug F. O'NeillReddam Racing1116 M1:45.02$150,000G1
    2012Power Broker2Rafael BejaranoBob BaffertGary & Mary West1116 M1:44.44$150,000G1
    Norfolk Stakes (1970-2011)
    2011Creative Cause2Joel RosarioMike HarringtonHeinz Steinman1116 M1:42.66$150,000G1
    2010‡Jaycito2Mike E. SmithMike MitchellZayat Stables1116 M1:44.17$150,000G1
    2009Lookin at Lucky2Garrett GomezBob BaffertMike Pegram, Karl Watson, Paul Weitman1116 M1:43.11$180,000G1
    2008Street Hero2Alex SolisMyung Kwon ChoMyung Kwon Cho1116 M1:42.12$150,000G1
    2007Dixie Chatter2Richard MiglioreRichard E. MandellaHerman Sarkowsky1116 M1:42.64$150,000G1
    2006Stormello2Kent DesormeauxWilliam L. CurrinWilliam L. Currin & Al Eisman1116 M1:43.10$150,000G2
    2005Brother Derek2Alex SolisDan L. HendricksCecil N. Peacock1116 M1:44.38$120,000G2
    2004Roman Ruler2Corey NakataniBob BaffertFog City Stable1116 M1:44.27$120,000G2
    2003Ruler's Court2Alex SolisEoin G. HartyDarley Stable1116 M1:41.27$150,000G2
    2002Kafwain2Victor EspinozaBob BaffertThe Thoroughbred Corp.1116 M1:42.75$120,000G2
    2001Essence of Dubai2Alex SolisEoin G. HartyGodolphin Racing1 M1:37.16$150,000G2
    2000Flame Thrower2Victor EspinozaBob BaffertGary M. Garber1 M1:34.86$120,000G2
    1999Dixie Union2Alex SolisRichard E. MandellaDiamond A Racing & Herman Sarkowsky1 M1:35.79$120,000G2
    1998Buck Trout2Eddie DelahoussayeMike HarringtonHeinz Steinmann1 M1:37.55$120,000G2
    1997Souvenir Copy2Gary StevensBob BaffertGolden Eagle Farm1 M1:36.00$120,000G2
    1996Free House2Kent DesormeauxJ. Paco GonzalezTrudy McCaffery & John Toffan1116 M1:43.54$120,000G2
    1995Future Quest2Kent DesormeauxRon McAnallyVHW Stables1116 M1:43.31$120,000G2
    1994Supremo2Gary StevensRichard W. MulhallThe Thoroughbred Corp.1116 M1:43.48$120,000G2
    1993Shepherd's Field2Chris McCarronBrad MacDonaldCamptown Stable1116 M1:43.11$120,000G2
    1992River Special2Kent DesormeauxRobert B. Hess Jr.Golden Eagle Farm1116 M1:43.58$120,000G1
    1991Bertrando2Alex SolisBruce Headley505 Farms1116 M1:42.87$164,820G1
    1990Best Pal2Pat ValenzuelaIan P. D. JoryGolden Eagle Farm1116 M1:42.80$178,620G1
    1989Grand Canyon2Chris McCarronD. Wayne LukasD. Wayne Lukas & Overbrook Farm1116 M1:43.20$166,440G1
    1988Hawkster2Pat ValenzuelaRon McAnallyJ. Shelton Meredith1116 M1:43.40$187,740G1
    1987Saratoga Passage2Joe SteinerRobert W. LeonardSaratoga I Stable1116 M1:45.00$181,140G1
    1986Capote2Laffit Pincay Jr.D. Wayne LukasBarry Beal, L. R. French, Jr. & Gene Klein1116 M1:45.20$193,680G1
    1985Snow Chief2Alex SolisMelvin F. StuteGrinstead & Rochelle1116 M1:44.60$167,340G1
    1984Chief's Crown2Don MacBethRoger LaurinStar Crown Stable1116 M1:42.40$201,960G1
    1983Fali Time2Sandy HawleyGary F. JonesJames L. Mamakos & Marc Stubrin1116 M1:44.20$168,930G1
    1982Roving Boy2Eddie DelahoussayeJoseph ManziRobert E. Hibbert1116 M1:41.60$181,110G1
    1981Stalwart2Chris McCarronD. Wayne LukasMarvin L. Warner1116 M1:42.20$140,790G1
    1980-1Sir Dancer2Frank OlivaresCharles M. MarikianGeorge Arakelian Farms1116 M1:43.80$100,980G1
    1980-2High Counsel2Larry GilliganCharles WhittinghamNelson Bunker Hunt1116 M1:42.80$99,780G1
    1979The Carpenter2Chris McCarronWillard L. ProctorCardiff Stud Farm1116 M1:41.80$119,280G2
    1978Flying Paster2Don PierceGordon C. CampbellBernard J. Ridder1116 M1:42.20$118,860G2
    1977Balzac2Bill ShoemakerCharles WhittinghamElizabeth A. Keck1116 M1:45.40$157,230G2
    1976Habitony2Bill ShoemakerTommy DoyleAnton W. Pejsa1116 M1:42.00$79,290G2
    1975Telly's Pop2Francisco MenaMelvin F. StuteHoward W. Koch & Telly Savalas1116 M1:43.60$74,295G2
    1974George Navonod2Don PierceGordon C. CampbellNavonod Stables1116 M1:42.20$77,370G2
    1973Money Lender2Jerry LambertJohnny LongdenHazel Longden1116 M1:42.60$58,050G2
    1972Groshawk2Bill ShoemakerCharles WhittinghamQuinn & Muffett Martin1116 M1:42.20$59,025
    1971MacArthur Park2Bill ShoemakerTommy DoyleMark Three Stable1116 M1:41.80$59,445
    1970June Darling2William MahorneyWarren StuteClement L. Hirsch1116 M1:43.00$45,765
    ‡ In 2010 run at Hollywood Park.


    1. ^ The complete ownership list of Citizen Bull is as follow: SF Racing, Starlight Racing, Madaket Stables, Robert E. Masterson, Stonestreet Stables, Dianne Bashor, Determined Stables, Tom J. Ryan, Waves Edge Capital & Catherine Donovan[6]

    See also

    References

    1. ^ a b "American Pharoah Stakes Profile". equibase.com. Retrieved 29 September 2018.
    2. ^ "Older horses take spotlight in new-look Santa Anita stakes". kentucky. Retrieved 2018-08-16.
    3. ^ "Santa Anita Names Stakes After American Pharoah". BloodHorse.com. Retrieved 2018-08-16.
    4. ^ "Road to the Kentucky Derby". kentuckyderbyinfographic.com. Churchill Downs Inc. Archived from the original on 2018-08-06. Retrieved 2019-09-26.
    5. ^ "Dancer Captures Share of Norfolk Stakes". New York Times, Section Sports, page 13. 1980-11-16. Retrieved 2020-01-11.[permanent dead link]
    6. ^ "2024 FanDuel Breeders' Cup Juvenile Presented by Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance Grade 1 – (race 9)". Equibase. 1 November 2024. Retrieved 2 November 2024.
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