Bing_Crosby_Stakes
Bing Crosby Stakes
American Thoroughbred horse race
The Bing Crosby Stakes is an American Thoroughbred horse race held annually at Del Mar Racetrack in Del Mar, California. The Grade 1 race is open to horses three years of age and up. It is run on Dirt at a distance of six furlong and presently offers a purse of $400,000.
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Quick Facts Location, Inaugurated ...
| Grade I race | |
| Location | Del Mar Racetrack Del Mar, California, USA |
|---|---|
| Inaugurated | 1946 |
| Race type | Thoroughbred – Flat racing |
| Website | www |
| Race information | |
| Distance | 6 furlongs |
| Surface | Dirt |
| Track | left-handed |
| Qualification | Three-year-olds and up |
| Weight | Assigned |
| Purse | $400,000 (2023) |
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The race is named for entertainer Bing Crosby, a founding partner of Del Mar Racetrack and a racehorse owner and breeder.
Handicap record
- Lord Nelson – 1:07.65 (2016)
Most wins by a jockey:
- 6 - Flavien Prat (2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2020, 2021)
Most wins by a trainer:
- 4 – Bob Baffert (1992, 2009, 2011, 2016)
- 4 – Bruce Headley (1998, 2000, 2001, 2008)
More information Year, Winner ...
| Year |
Winner |
Jockey |
Trainer |
Owner |
Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Dr. Schivel | Flavien Prat | Mark Glatt | Red Baron's Barn, Rancho Temescal, William A. Branch and William Dean Reaves | 1:10.47 |
| 2020 | Collusion Illusion | Flavien Prat | Mark Glatt | Agnew, Schneider, Xitco, et al. | 1:10.41 |
| 2019 | Cistron | Victor Espinoza | John W. Sadler | Hronis Racing LLC | 1:09.95 |
| 2018 | Ransom the Moon | Flavien Prat | Phillip D'Amato | Agave Racing Stable | 1:10.08 |
| 2017 | Ransom the Moon | Flavien Prat | Phillip D'Amato | Agave Racing Stable | 1:09.63 |
| 2016 | Lord Nelson | Flavien Prat | Bob Baffert | Spendthrift Farm | 1:07.65 |
| 2015 | Wild Dude | Flavien Prat | Jerry Hollendorfer | Hollendorfer/Smith | 1:09.51 |
| 2014 | Big Macher | Tyler Baze | Richard Baltas | Mansor/Tachycardia Stables | 1:08.82 |
| 2013 | Points Offthebench | Mike E. Smith | Tim Yakteen | Crevier/Martin | 1:09.04 |
| 2012 | Amazombie | Mike E. Smith | William Spawr | Sanford/Spawr | 1:08.65 |
| 2011 | Euroears | Rafael Bejarano | Bob Baffert | James and Marilyn Helzer | 1:08.17 |
| 2010 | Smiling Tiger | Victor Espinoza | Jeff Bonde | Alan Klein/Phil Lebherz | 1:09.21 |
| 2009 | Zensational | Victor Espinoza | Bob Baffert | Zayat Stables | 1:08.57 |
| 2008 | Street Boss | David Flores | Bruce Headley | Headley/Naify/Yu | 1:08.67 |
| 2007 | In Summation | Corey Nakatani | Christophe Clement | Waterford Stable | 1:11.06 |
| 2006 | Pure as Gold | Jon K. Court | Jack Carava | La Canada Stable | 1:08.79 |
| 2005 | Greg's Gold | David R. Flores | David Hofmans | William R. Boswell | 1:08.04 |
| 2004 | Kela | Tyler Baze | Mike R. Mitchell | Jay Manoogian | 1:08.51 |
| 2003 | Beau's Town | Pat Valenzuela | Cole Norman | David Hulkewicz | 1:07.96 |
| 2002 | Disturbingthepeace | Victor Espinoza | Darrell Vienna | David & Rita Milch | 1:09.21 |
| 2001 | Kona Gold | Alex Solis | Bruce Headley | Headley & Molasky | 1:08.22 |
| 2000 | Kona Gold | Alex Solis | Bruce Headley | Headley & Molasky | 1:08.50 |
| 1999 | Christmas Boy | Corey Nakatani | John W. Sadler | Opas & Sinatra | 1:08.11 |
| 1998 | Son of a Pistol | Alex Solis | Bruce Headley | Luis Asistio et al. | 1:08.10 |
| 1997 | First Intent | René R. Douglas | Jack Carava | Lima Family Trust | 1:08.80 |
| 1996 | Lit De Justice | Corey Nakatani | Jenine Sahadi | Evergreen Farm | 1:08.19 |
| 1995 | Gold Land | Ed Delahoussaye | Neil Drysdale | Prince Fahd Salman | 1:08.07 |
| 1994 | King's Blade | Corey Nakatani | Richard Mandella | Gamel & Kinerk | 1:08.64 |
| 1993 | The Wicked North | Corey Black | David Bernstein | Philip Hersh | 1:08.52 |
| 1992 | Thirty Slews | Ed Delahoussaye | Bob Baffert | Degroot & Dutch Masters III | 1:08.20 |
| 1991 | Bruho | Corey Nakatani | Jerry M. Fanning | J. M. Scardino | 1:08.25 |
| 1990 | Sensational Star | Rafael Meza | William Spawr | Calhoun-Risoldi-Sullivan | 1:08.00 |
| 1989 | On The Line | Gary Stevens | D. Wayne Lukas | Eugene V. Klein | 1:08.00 |
| 1988 | Olympic Prospect | Alex Solis | John W. Sadler | Alsdorf, Opas & Sinatra | 1:08.80 |
| 1987 | Zany Tactics | Jack Kaenel | Blake R. Heap | Vera C. Brunette | 1:09.00 |
| 1986 | American Legion | Ed Delahoussaye | D. Wayne Lukas | Melvin E. Hatley | 1:08.20 |
| 1985 | My Favorite Moment | Ed Delahoussaye | Warren Stute | William L. Conner | 1:09.80 |
| 1984 | Night Mover | Luis Ortega | Robert J. Frankel | Jerry & Ann Moss | 1:08.60 |
| 1983 | Chinook Pass | Laffit Pincay Jr. | Laurie N. Anderson | Hi-Yu Stable | 1:08.60 |
| 1982 | Pencil Point | Chris McCarron | Neil French | De Benedetti & Duffel | 1:09.00 |
| 1981 | Syncopate | Ed Delahoussaye | Ron McAnally | Elmendorf Farm | 1:08.60 |
| 1980 | Reb's Golden Ale | Sandy Hawley | Jerry M. Fanning | 3 Plus U Stable | 1:08.80 |
| 1979 | Syncopate | Sandy Hawley | Ron McAnally | Elmendorf Farm | 1:08.40 |
| 1978 | Bad'n Big | Bill Shoemaker | Richard Mandella | Dr/M. B. Wynne Jr. | 1:07.80 |
| 1977 | Cherry River | Laffit Pincay Jr. | Douglas R. Oliver | Douglas R. Oliver | 1:08.40 |
| 1976 | Cherry River | Laffit Pincay Jr. | Douglas R. Oliver | Douglas R. Oliver | 1:09.40 |
| 1975 | Messenger of Song | Jerry Lambert | Gordon C. Campbell | Bernard J. Ridder | 1:08.80 |
| 1974 | Rise High | Jorge Tejeira | Larry Rose | Sidney Factor | 1:09.00 |
| 1973 | Pataha Prince | Bill Shoemaker | Robert J. Frankel | M. R. Frankel | 1:08.00 |
| 1972 | Dominant Star | Fernando Alvarez | Cecil Jolly | V. H. Winchell Jr. | 1:08.80 |
| 1971 | Haveago | Johnny Sellers | Tommy Doyle | George Franklin Getty II | 1:08.20 |
| 1970 | Bargain Day | Rudy Rosales | Charles Whittingham | Forked Lightning Ranch | 1:27.60 |
| 1969 | Kissin' George | William T. Mahorney | Buster Millerick | DeCourcy Graham | 1:07.80 |
| 1968 | Pretense | Donald R. Pierce | Charles Whittingham | Llangollen Farm | 1:07.80 |
| 1967 | Kissin' George | William T. Mahorney | Buster Millerick | DeCourcy Graham | 1:08.60 |
| 1966 | Chiclero | Donald R. Pierce | Bob R. Roberts | Bingman & Gheen | 1:08.80 |
| 1965 | Viking Spirit | Kenneth Church | James I. Nazworthy | Thomas E. Brittingham III | 1:08.60 |
| 1964 | Soldier Girl | Johnny Longden | Charles A. Comiskey | M/M J. Tusquellas | 1:09.40 |
| 1963 | Sledge | Miguel Yanez | Willis A. Reavis | Dee Dee Stable | 1:08.60 |
| 1962 | Sea Orbit | Raymond York | John M. Leavitt | Wonder Y Ranch | 1:08.80 |
| 1962 | Crazy Kid | Angel Valenzuela | John G. Canty | Vista Hermosa Stable | 1:07.80 |
| 1961 | Ann's Knight | Robert Mundorf | Farrell W. Jones | M/M S. N. Simmons | 1:08.60 |
| 1960 | High Performance | Rudy Campas | Edward E. Presnell | M/M Maurice H. Robineau | 1:09.00 |
| 1959 | Ole Fols | Ismael Valenzuela | William B. Finnegan | Neil S. McCarthy | 1:08.80 |
| 1958 | How Now | Willie Harmatz | Cecil Jolly | George C. Newell | 1:09.40 |
| 1957 | How Now | Raymond York | Cecil Jolly | George C. Newell | 1:09.20 |
| 1956 | Colonel Mack | Ralph Neves | Sam Brunson | A C T Stock Farm | 1:08.80 |
| 1955 | One Ton Tony | Pete Moreno | Cecel Wihelm | W-L Ranch Co. | 1:09.20 |
| 1954 | Alibhai Lynn | Joe Phillippi | Richard D. Moon | G. I. Martin | 1:09.60 |
| 1953 | Ode | Raymond York | Richard D. Moon | G. I. Martin | 1:10.20 |
| 1952 | Gustaf | Willie Marsh | William W. Morris | Mrs C. C. Cate | 1:10.00 |
| 1951 | Blue Reading | Bill Pearson | Red McDaniel | M/M Clement L. Hirsch | 1:10.40 |
| 1950 | Imprerium | Bill Shoemaker | William B. Finnegan | Delman & Finnegan | 1:09.80 |
| 1949 | Cover Up | Merlin Volzke | Bob R. Roberts | Z T Addington | 1:10.00 |
| 1948 | Prevaricator | Jose Bravo | William Molter | E. O. Stice & Sons | 1:10.20 |
| 1947 | Be Fearless | Lester Balaski | R. Lyall | Cuadra Coahuila | 1:10.80 |
| 1946 | War Allies * | Ralph Neves | Hack Ross | L. J. Montgomery | 1:11.40 |
| 1946 | Indian Watch * | Melvin Peterson | Harry Dunster | Rancho Ojo Agua | 1:11.40 |
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*1946: Dead Heat