Starlet Stakes Explained

Class:Grade II
Horse Race:Starlet Stakes
Location:Los Alamitos Race Course in Cypress, California
Inaugurated:1979 (at Hollywood Park Racetrack)
Race Type:Thoroughbred - Flat racing
Website:Los Alamitos
Distance: miles
Surface:dirt
Track:left-handed
Qualification:Two-year-old fillies
Weight:120 lbs.
Purse:$200,000 (since 2023)

The Starlet Stakes is a Grade II American Thoroughbred horse race for two-year-old fillies run over a distance of one and one sixteenth miles (furlongs) on the dirt held annually in early December at Los Alamitos Race Course in Cypress, California. The event currently offers a purse of $200,000.

History

The inaugural running of the event was during the spring meeting of 1979, on 13 April at Hollywood Park Racetrack in Inglewood, California as a 6 furlong sprint for three-year-olds. The event was won by Eloquent who was ridden by the US Hall of Fame jockey Donald Pierce and trained by US Hall of Fame trainer Lazaro S. Barrera in a time of 1:09 flat.

The event was not run the following. In 1981 the administration of Hollywood Park Racetrack decided to hold two new two-year-old events at the end of the racing season with one for colts and geldings, Hollywood Futurity and for fillies the Hollywood Starlet Stakes. The races were held on consecutive weekends with the Hollywood Starlet Stakes run on 21 November while the Futurity was held on 28 November.[1]

With high stakes that were offered for the race the event attracted many fine two-year-old fillies. Within two years, in 1983 the American Graded Stakes Committee classified the event with the highest grading of Grade I.[2] That year the US Hall of Fame trainer D. Wayne Lukas saddled the first of eight victories in the event with Althea winning and US Hall of Fame jockey Laffit Pincay Jr. in the reins. Althea would be voted an Eclipse Award as the American Champion Two-Year-Old Filly for 1983. In 1984 the Breeders' Cup was initiated and held at Hollywood Park, the winner by protest of the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies, Outstandingly would three weeks later confirm her dominance with another win over Fran's Valentine to win the Hollywood Starlet and capture US Champion Two-Year-Old Filly honors.

In 1985 the distance of the event was decreased to one mile.[3] After six runnings the distance was reverted back to a distance of miles.

In 2003, Hollywood Story became the first maiden to win the Starlet in the history of the event.[4]

In 2006 the event was run on a new synthetic Cushion Track which was installed at Hollywood Park.[2]

With the closure of Hollywood Park Racetrack in 2013 the event was moved Los Alamitos Race Course and renamed to the Starlet Stakes.[2]

The Starlet Stakes is the final major race of the year for young fillies and is frequented by horses coming out of the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies.

As a supplementary entry of $10,000 Abel Tasman started at 13-1 and won the event in 2016.[5] The following year Abel Tasman had an excellent season winning three Grade I events including the Kentucky Oaks and was voted US Champion 3-Year-Old Filly.[6]

In 2023 the event was downgraded by the Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association to Grade II status.[7]

Records

Speed record:

Margins:

Most wins by an owner:

Most wins by a jockey:

Most wins by a trainer:

Winners

YearWinnerJockeyTrainerOwnerDistanceTimePurseGradeRef
At Los Alamitos – Starlet Stakes
align=center 2023Nothing Like You Juan J. HernandezBob BaffertGeorgia Antley Hunt, Jeff Giglio & John L. Rogitzalign=center milesalign=center 1:44.78align=center $200,500align=center II[8]
align=center 2022FaizaFlavien PratBob BaffertMichael Lund Petersenalign=center milesalign=center 1:44.49align=center $300,500align=center I[9]
align=center 2021EdaJuan J. HernandezBob BaffertBaoma Corporationalign=center milesalign=center 1:44.51align=center $300,500align=center I[10]
align=center 2020VardaDrayden Van DykeBob BaffertBaoma Corporationalign=center milesalign=center 1:44.53align=center $300,500align=center I[11]
align=center 2019BastDrayden Van DykeBob BaffertBaoma Corporationalign=center milesalign=center 1:43.36align=center $300,000align=center I[12]
align=center 2018Chasing YesterdayDrayden Van DykeBob BaffertSummer Wind Equinealign=center milesalign=center 1:42.59align=center $300,345align=center I[13]
align=center 2017Dream TreeDrayden Van DykeBob BaffertPhoenix Thoroughbred IIIalign=center milesalign=center 1:43.87align=center $294,000align=center I[14]
align=center 2016Abel TasmanJoseph TalamoSimon CallaghanClearsky Farmsalign=center milesalign=center 1:42.25align=center $301,380align=center I[15]
align=center 2015Street FancyMike E. SmithPhilip D'AmatoAgave Racing Stablealign=center milesalign=center 1:44.42align=center $301,000align=center I[16]
align=center 2014Take Charge BrandiVictor EspinozaD. Wayne LukasWillis D. Horton align=center milesalign=center 1:42.18align=center $350,500align=center I[17]
At Hollywood Park – Hollywood Starlet Stakes
align=center 2013StreamingMartin GarciaBob BaffertHill 'n' Dale Equine Holdings & Edward McGheealign=center milesalign=center 1:44.96align=center $500,500align=center I[18]
align=center 2012Pure FunGarrett K. GomezKenneth G. McPeekMagdalena Racingalign=center milesalign=center 1:44.65align=center $500,000align=center I[19]
align=center 2011Killer GracesJoseph TalamoJerry HollendorferJerry Hollendorfer, Daniel Borislow, Gillian Campbell & Steve Melen align=center milesalign=center 1:44.09align=center $402,000align=center I[20]
align=center 2010Turbulent DescentDavid R. FloresMike PuypeBlinkers On Racing, Aurelio, Strauss, Butler, Coons, Lapso, et alalign=center milesalign=center 1:44.18align=center $409,250align=center I[21]
align=center 2009Blind LuckRafael BejaranoJerry HollendorferJerry Hollendorfer, Mark DeDomenico & John Carver align=center milesalign=center 1:41.96align=center $405,250align=center I[22]
align=center 2008LaraghEdgar S. PradoJohn P. Terranova IIIEAH Stables, Gary Tolchin & Pegasus Holding Group Stablesalign=center milesalign=center 1:41.96align=center $438,500align=center I[23]
align=center 2007Country StarRafael BejaranoRobert J. FrankelStonerside Stablealign=center milesalign=center 1:40.54align=center $425,500align=center I[24]
align=center 2006Romance Is DianeDavid R. FloresMike R. MitchellSenji Nishimuraalign=center milesalign=center 1:42.61align=center $459,250align=center I[25]
align=center 2005Diplomat LadyTyler BazeChristopher S. PaaschCharles Conoalign=center milesalign=center 1:43.89align=center $456,000align=center I[26]
align=center 2004Splendid BlendedKent J. DesormeauxNeil D. DrysdalePeter Vegso align=center milesalign=center 1:41.82align=center $389,000align=center I[27]
align=center 2003Hollywood StoryPat ValenzuelaJohn ShirreffsGeorge Krikorianalign=center milesalign=center 1:42.87align=center $349,500align=center I[28]
align=center 2002ElloluvPat ValenzuelaCraig DollaseJ. Paul Reddamalign=center milesalign=center 1:42.88align=center $356,500align=center I[29]
align=center 2001HabibtiVictor EspinozaBob BaffertThe Thoroughbred Corporationalign=center milesalign=center 1:43.12align=center $358,000align=center I[30]
align=center 2000I Believe in YouAlex O. SolisPaul J. McGeeSamantha, Jan & Mace Siegelalign=center milesalign=center 1:43.57align=center $341,750align=center I[31]
align=center 1999SurfsidePat DayD. Wayne LukasOverbrook Farmalign=center milesalign=center 1:43.51align=center $380,250align=center I[32]
align=center 1998Excellent MeetingKent J. DesormeauxBob BaffertGolden Eagle Farmalign=center milesalign=center 1:42.14align=center $400,000align=center I[33]
align=center 1997§ Love LockKent J. DesormeauxD. Wayne LukasMichael Taboralign=center milesalign=center 1:42.17align=center $281,000align=center I[34]
align=center 1996Sharp CatCorey NakataniD. Wayne LukasThe Thoroughbred Corporationalign=center milesalign=center 1:44.69align=center $276,000align=center I[35]
align=center 1995Cara RafaelaCorey NakataniD. Wayne LukasGonzalo Borges Torrealba align=center milesalign=center 1:43.10align=center $250,000align=center I[36]
align=center 1994Serena's SongCorey NakataniD. Wayne LukasRobert & Beverly Lewisalign=center milesalign=center 1:41.96align=center $250,000align=center I[37]
align=center 1993SardulaBrian A. MayberryAnn & Jerry Mossalign=center milesalign=center 1:42.34align=center $252,900align=center I[38]
align=center 1992Corey NakataniRobert J. FrankelPatrizio Cozzialign=center milesalign=center 1:43.73align=center $250,000align=center I[39]
align=center 1991Magical MaidenGary L. StevensWarren StuteClement L. Hirschalign=center milesalign=center 1:42.74align=center $251,100align=center I[40]
align=center 1990CuddlesGary L. StevensD. Wayne LukasOverbrook Farmalign=center 1 milealign=center 1:36.20align=center $500,000align=center I[41]
align=center 1989Cheval VolantAlex O. SolisKenneth J. JumpsKenneth J. Jumps, Steve Shapiro & David Starkalign=center 1 milealign=center 1:35.60align=center $500,000align=center I [42]
align=center 1988Stocks UpAlex O. SolisTed WestAlan Prible, John Coehlo, Charles Johnson & Pete Valentialign=center 1 milealign=center 1:35.00align=center $581,250align=center I[43]
align=center 1987Goodbye HaloJorge VelasquezAlex Campbell Jr. & Arthur B. Hancock IIIalign=center 1 milealign=center 1:36.20align=center $549,100align=center I[44]
align=center 1986Very SubtlePat ValenzuelaMelvin F. StuteCarl Grinstead & Ben Rochellealign=center 1 milealign=center 1:37.00align=center $500,000align=center I[45]
align=center 1985I'm SplendidChris McCarronJames J. TonerCaesar P. Kimmelalign=center 1 milealign=center 1:36.00align=center $625,850align=center I[46]
align=center 1984OutstandinglyWalter GuerraFrank Martin Sr.align=center milesalign=center 1:44.00align=center $702,500align=center I [47]
align=center 1983AltheaLaffit Pincay Jr.D. Wayne LukasHelen Alexander, David Aykroyd & Helen Grovesalign=center milesalign=center 1:43.00align=center $500,000align=center I[48]
align=center 1982Fabulous NotionDonald R. PierceJames JordanPine Meadow Thoroughbredsalign=center milesalign=center 1:42.40align=center $518,850align=center [49]
align=center 1981Skillful JoyChris McCarronFred W. Hooperalign=center milesalign=center 1:43.20align=center $427,250align=center [50]
1980Race not held
Starlet Stakes
align=center 1979EloquentDonald R. PierceLaz Barreraalign=center 6 furlongsalign=center 1:09.00align=center $43,200align=center [51]
Legend:

Notes:
§ Ran as an entry

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Fall Racing at Holly Park . . 9 November 1981 . 30 November 2021 . 18.
  2. Web site: Starlet Stakes (Gr. 1) . www.equibase.com . 30 November 2021.
  3. Web site: STARLET STAKES - MULTIPLE TRACKS . Thoroughbred Pedigree Online . 2021 . 30 November 2021.
  4. Web site: Oser . Christine . Winner Hollywood Story Continues to Deliver From the Feature Well: Dam of Honor A. P. plays role of leading lady at Starwood Farm . Truenicks.com . BloodHorse . 30 November 2021 . 31 July 2020.
  5. Web site: Caldwell. Jennifer. Abel Tasman upsets Starlet. Brisnet. 6 May 2017. 10 December 2016.
  6. News: Consistent Abel Tasman Earns 3-Year-Old Filly Title. BloodHorse.com. 2018-01-26. en.
  7. Web site: American Graded Stakes Committee Releases 2023 Grades; The Stephen Foster Stakes is the only new grade 1 stakes for 2023. . 16 December 2022 . 28 December 2022 . Bloodhorse.com . Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association.
  8. Web site: 2023 Starlet Stakes Grade 2 - (race 9) . Equibase . 10 December 2023 . 9 December 2023.
  9. Web site: 2022 Starlet Stakes Grade 1 - (race 9) . Equibase . 10 December 2022 . 10 December 2023 .
  10. Web site: 2021 Starlet Stakes Grade 1 - (race 8) . Equibase . 5 December 2021 . 10 December 2023 .
  11. Web site: 2020 Starlet Stakes Grade 1 - (race 5) . Equibase . 5 December 2020 . 28 November 2021.
  12. Web site: 2019 Starlet Stakes Grade 1 - (race 7) . Equibase . 7 December 2019 . 28 November 2021.
  13. Web site: 2018 Starlet Stakes Grade 1 - (race 7) . Equibase . 8 December 2018 . 28 November 2021.
  14. Web site: 2017 Starlet Stakes Grade 1 - (race 4) . Equibase . 9 December 2017 . 28 November 2021.
  15. Web site: 2016 Starlet Stakes Grade 1 - (race 8) . Equibase . 10 December 2016 . 28 November 2021.
  16. Web site: 2015 Starlet Stakes Grade 1 - (race 8) . Equibase . 12 December 2015 . 28 November 2021.
  17. Web site: 2014 Starlet Stakes Grade 1 - (race 8) . Equibase . 13 December 2014 . 28 November 2021.
  18. Web site: 2013 Hollywood Starlet Stakes Grade 1 - (race 6) . Equibase . 7 December 2013 . 28 November 2021.
  19. Web site: 2012 Hollywood Starlet Stakes Grade 1 - (race 9) . Equibase . 8 December 2012 . 28 November 2021.
  20. Web site: 2011 Hollywood Starlet Stakes Grade 1 - (race 9) . Equibase . 10 December 2011 . 28 November 2021.
  21. Web site: 2010 Hollywood Starlet Stakes Grade 1 - (race 9) . Equibase . 11 December 2010 . 28 November 2021.
  22. Web site: 2009 Hollywood Starlet Stakes Grade 1 - (race 9) . Equibase . 20 December 2009 . 28 November 2021.
  23. Web site: 2008 Hollywood Starlet Stakes Grade 1 - (race 9) . Equibase . 13 December 2008 . 28 November 2021.
  24. Web site: 2007 Hollywood Starlet Stakes Grade 1 - (race 8) . Equibase . 15 December 2007 . 28 November 2021.
  25. Web site: 2006 Hollywood Starlet Stakes Grade 1 - (race 9) . Equibase . 17 December 2006 . 28 November 2021.
  26. Web site: 2005 Hollywood Starlet Stakes Grade 1 - (race 8) . Equibase . 18 December 2005 . 28 November 2021.
  27. Web site: 2004 Hollywood Starlet Stakes Grade 1 - (race 8) . Equibase . 19 December 2004 . 28 November 2021.
  28. Web site: 2003 Hollywood Starlet Stakes Grade 1 - (race 9) . Equibase . 21 December 2003 . 28 November 2021.
  29. Web site: 2002 Hollywood Starlet Stakes Grade 1 - (race 4) . Equibase . 14 December 2002 . 28 November 2021.
  30. Web site: 2001 Hollywood Starlet Stakes Grade 1 - (race 9) . Equibase . 16 December 2001 . 28 November 2021.
  31. Web site: 2000 Hollywood Starlet Stakes Grade 1 - (race 9) . Equibase . 17 December 2000 . 28 November 2021.
  32. Web site: 1999 Hollywood Starlet Stakes Grade 1 - (race 8) . Equibase . 19 December 1999 . 28 November 2021.
  33. Web site: 1998 Hollywood Starlet Stakes Grade 1 - (race 8) . Equibase . 13 December 1998 . 28 November 2021.
  34. Web site: 1997 Hollywood Starlet Stakes Grade 1 - (race 9) . Equibase . 13 December 1997 . 28 November 2021.
  35. Web site: 1996 Hollywood Starlet Stakes Grade 1 - (race 8) . Equibase . 14 December 1996 . 28 November 2021.
  36. Web site: 1995 Hollywood Starlet Stakes Grade 1 - (race 9) . Equibase . 16 December 1995 . 28 November 2021.
  37. Web site: 1994 Hollywood Starlet Stakes Grade 1 - (race 9) . Equibase . 17 December 1994 . 28 November 2021.
  38. Web site: 1993 Hollywood Starlet Stakes Grade 1 - (race 8) . Equibase . 18 December 1993 . 28 November 2021.
  39. Web site: 1992 Hollywood Starlet Stakes Grade 1 - (race 7) . Equibase . 19 December 1992 . 28 November 2021.
  40. Web site: 1991 Hollywood Starlet Stakes Grade 1 - (race 8) . Equibase . 21 December 1991 . 28 November 2021.
  41. News: Hollywood Park; Cuddles get picture ride from Stevens (1990 Hollywood Starlet Stakes – race 8: held 26 November 1990) . . 27 November 1990 . 28 November 2021 . 54 . Bob . Mieszerski.
  42. News: After 3 Losses, Cheval Volant Wins Starlet (1989 Hollywood Starlet Stakes – race 8: held 3 December 1989) . . 4 December 1989 . 27 November 2021 . 52 . Jay . Hovdey.
  43. News: Hollywood Starlet Stakes; Stocks Up Rewards Her Trainer (1988 Hollywood Starlet Stakes – race 8: held 4 December 1988) . . 5 December 1988 . 27 November 2021 . 61 . Bill . Christine.
  44. News: Goodbye Halo Gallops In Hollywood Starlet; ... (1987 Hollywood Starlet Stakes – race 9: held 5 December 1987) . . . 6 December 1987 . 27 November 2021 . 27 .
  45. News: undefeated Very Subtle Takes Hollywood Starlet (1986 Hollywood Starlet Stakes – race 8: held 30 November 1986) . . . 1 December 1986 . 27 November 2021 . 16 .
  46. News: McCarron Cashes In On Chance; He Guides I'm Splendid to Victory in $625,850 Starlet At Hollypark (1985 Hollywood Starlet Stakes – race 8: held 1 December 1985) . . 2 December 1985 . 27 November 2021 . 34 . Larry . Bortstein.
  47. News: Outstandingly Wins Hollywood's Starlet (1984 Hollywood Starlet Stakes – race 8: held 2 December 1984) . . . 3 December 1984 . 27 November 2021 . 42 .
  48. News: Althea Reverses Things At Hollypark; She Wins Starlet Stakes From Her Tormentor Life's Magic (1983 Hollywood Starlet Stakes – race 8: held 27 November 1983) . . 28 November 1983 . 29 November 2021 . 60, 72 . Bill . Christine.
  49. News: Fabulous Notion Wins the Starlet Stakes (1982 Hollywood Starlet Stakes – race 8: held 28 November 1982) . . 29 November 1982 . 29 November 2021 . 39.
  50. News: Surprise Ending to Starlet; McCarron Skillful Joy Pull $16.20 Upset Victory (1981 Hollywood Starlet Stakes – race 8: held 21 November 1981) . . 22 November 1981 . 29 November 2021 . 86 . Joanne . Curran .
  51. News: Terlingua Is Beaten; Pierce Rides Eloquent To Upset Victory (1979 Starlet Stakes – race 8: held 13 April 1979) . . 14 April 1979 . 29 November 2021 . 52 . Bion . Abbott.

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