Sam F. Davis Stakes Explained

Class:Grade III
Horse Race:Sam F. Davis Stakes
Location:Tampa Bay Downs
Oldsmar, Florida
Inaugurated:1981
Race Type:Thoroughbred – Flat racing
Distance: miles
Surface:Dirt
Track:Left-handed
Qualification:Three-year-olds
Weight:124 lbs with allowances
Purse:$250,000 (since 2012)

The Sam F. Davis Stakes is a Grade III American Thoroughbred horse race for three years old horses over the distance of miles on the dirt scheduled annually in February at Tampa Bay Downs racetrack in Oldsmar, Florida. The event currently carries a purse of $250,000.[1]

History

The event was named after the industrialist Sam F. Davis who in 1972 became President of the Florida Downs and Turf Club and worked to make the track successful. Davis retired in 1980 with the track renaming itself to Tampa Bay Downs.[2]

The following year the Turf Club inaugurated the event on 28 February 1981 in honor of Sam F. Davis over the distance of one mile and seventy yards with the Robert E. Van Worp Jr. owned and the Robert E. Van Worp Sr. trained Croziers Ace defeating eight other starters with a winning margin of lengths in a time of 1:45. Two of the starters, Ironical and Jealous Count fell when they were impeded by the second-placed finisher Rightorwron who was disqualified and placed last.

In 1982 the distance of the event was increased to miles.[1] The event was run in split divisions in 1984 with both winners shipping in from Miami. In 1985 the distance of the event was deceased to a seven furlong sprint before reverting to the miles the following year.[3]

From 1986 until 1995 the Breeders' Cup offered incentives for horses nominated to the Breeders' Cup that ran in the event and this reflected in the name of the event.

The scheduling of the Sam F. Davis has made it a logical prep race for the Grade II Tampa Bay Derby which is usually held one month after. In 1987 the winner of the event, Phantom Jet proceeded to win the Tampa Bay Derby.

The event was classified Listed for the first time in 2004 and was upgraded to Grade III in 2009 which headlines Tampa Bay Downs' Festival Preview Day.[4]

Since 2013 the event has been part of the Road to the Kentucky Derby and frequently produces starters in that race.

Records

Speed record:

Largest Winning Margin:

Most wins by a jockey:

Most wins by a trainer:

Most wins by an owner:

Sam F. Davis Stakes  - Tampa Bay Derby double:

Winners

YearWinnerJockeyTrainerOwnerDistanceTimePurseGradeRef
align=center 2024No More Time Paco LopezJose D'AngeloMorplay Racing align=center milesalign=center 1:43.26align=center $200,000align=center III[5]
align=center 2023LitigateLuis SaezTodd A. PletcherCentennial Farmsalign=center milesalign=center 1:44.83align=center $200,000align=center III[6]
align=center 2022Classic CausewayIrad Ortiz Jr.Brian A. LynchKentucky West Racing & Clarke M. Cooper align=center milesalign=center 1:42.80align=center $200,000align=center III[7]
align=center 2021Candy Man Rocket Junior AlvaradoWilliam I. MottFrank Fletcher Racing Operations align=center milesalign=center 1:44.30align=center $200,000align=center III[8]
align=center 2020Sole VolanteLuca PaniciPatrick L. BianconeReeves Thoroughbred Racing, Andie Biancone, & Limelight Stables align=center milesalign=center 1:42.60align=center $200,000align=center III[9]
align=center 2019Well DefinedPablo MoralesKathleen O'ConnellStonehedge align=center milesalign=center 1:42.70align=center $250,000align=center III[10]
align=center 2018FlameawayJose LezcanoMark E. CasseJohn C. Oxleyalign=center milesalign=center 1:42.44align=center $200,000align=center III[11]
align=center 2017McCrakenBrian Hernandez Jr.Ian R. WilkesWhitham Thoroughbreds align=center milesalign=center 1:42.45align=center $200,000align=center III[12]
align=center 2016DestinJohn R. VelazquezTodd A. PletcherTwin Creeks Racing Stablesalign=center milesalign=center 1:43.67align=center $200,000align=center III[13]
align=center 2015Ocean KnightIrad Ortiz Jr.Kiaran P. McLaughlinStonestreet Stablesalign=center milesalign=center 1.43.74align=center $201,500align=center III[14]
align=center 2014VinceremosEdgar S. PradoTodd A. PletcherWinStar Farm & Twin Creeks Racing Stablesalign=center milesalign=center 1:47.34align=center $200,000align=center III[15]
align=center 2013Falling SkyJose L. EspinozaJohn P. Terranova IINewtown Anner Stud align=center milesalign=center 1:44.79align=center $202,500align=center III[16]
align=center 2012Battle HardenedJulien R. LeparouxEddie Kenneallyalign=center milesalign=center 1:44.58align=center $200,000align=center III[17]
align=center 2011BrethrenTodd A. PletcherWinStar Farmalign=center milesalign=center 1:45.07align=center $207,500align=center III[18]
align=center 2010RuleJohn R. VelazquezTodd A. PletcherWinStar Farmalign=center milesalign=center 1:44.15align=center $200,000align=center III[19]
align=center 2009General QuartersJames LopezMark L. MillerThomas R. McCarthyalign=center milesalign=center 1:43.54align=center $221,000align=center III[20]
align=center 2008Fierce WindCornelio VelasquezNicholas P. ZitoFour Roses Thoroughbredsalign=center milesalign=center 1:44.13align=center $200,000align=center Listed [21]
align=center 2007John R. VelazquezTodd A. Pletcheralign=center milesalign=center 1:44.27align=center $146,000align=center Listed [22]
align=center 2006Bluegrass CatJohn R. VelazquezTodd A. PletcherWinStar Farmalign=center milesalign=center 1:44.17align=center $121,000align=center Listed [23]
align=center 2005Andromeda's HeroRafael BejaranoNicholas P. ZitoRobert V. LaPentaalign=center milesalign=center 1:46.63align=center $100,000align=center Listed [24]
align=center 2004Kaufy MateRamsey ZimmermanKirk ZiadieGregory Kaufmanalign=center milesalign=center 1:44.60align=center $100,000align=center Listed [25]
align=center 2003White BuckRoger I. VelezJerry P. ParadiseOlga Paradisealign=center milesalign=center 1:45.47align=center $50,000align=center [26]
align=center 2002Bunk N TedDerek C. BellKenneth B. WirthDanny Huttalign=center milesalign=center 1:49.86align=center $50,000align=center [27]
align=center 2001§ Burning RomaJuan UmanaHeather A. GiglioHarold L. Queenalign=center milesalign=center 1:45.20align=center $50,000align=center [28]
align=center 2000Go Lib GoRobert C. LandryKenneth G. McPeekRaymond H. Cottrellalign=center milesalign=center 1:44.84align=center $35,000align=center [29]
align=center 1999San GennaroPedro A. RodriguezRichard J. Ciardullo Jr.Richard J. Ciardullo Sr.align=center milesalign=center 1:45.54align=center $27,675align=center [30]
align=center 1998Dabney CarrKevin WhitleyMy Jolee Stable, Patrick & Elizabeth Everardalign=center milesalign=center 1:46.20align=center $28,075align=center [31]
align=center 1997Wilt the TiltCyndi SmithMichael Douglas Smithalign=center milesalign=center 1:46.00align=center $28,475align=center [32]
align=center 1996Thundering StormJorge A. GuerraDon R. RiceDeborrah Artzalign=center milesalign=center 1:47.60align=center $25,000align=center [33]
align=center 1995AkibaSantos Noe ChavezSonny HineScott Savinalign=center milesalign=center 1:47.40align=center $43,925align=center [34]
align=center 1994Parental PressureJack M. LauzonFred H. LoschkeHammer Kopf Farm, J. Corrente & Partners align=center milesalign=center 1:47.40align=center $52,850align=center [35]
align=center 1993Marco BayRonald Dale Allen Jr.Sarah A. LundyJay Shawalign=center milesalign=center 1:45.60align=center $52,175align=center [36]
align=center 1992RandyHerson A. SanchezAngel Raphael RosadoMartin Haftalign=center milesalign=center 1:46.40align=center $51,050align=center [37]
align=center 1991§ Speedy CureRicardo D. LopezHarvey CulpSusan B. Fisheralign=center milesalign=center 1:47.80align=center $31,300align=center [38]
align=center 1990Fiery BestManuel A. SantosJose A. MendezFred Berens & Solomon Garazialign=center milesalign=center 1:46.00align=center $53,750align=center [39]
align=center 1989Papa LeonardRobert WoodhouseJoseph I. LosenJoseph I. Losenalign=center milesalign=center 1:46.80align=center $37,100align=center [40]
align=center 1988House AccountDean KutzThomas F. ProctorGlen Hill Farmalign=center milesalign=center 1:46.80align=center $20,100align=center [41]
align=center 1987Phantom JetK. Keith AllenPhilip A. GleavesAisco Stablealign=center milesalign=center 1:45.20align=center $17,760align=center [42]
align=center 1986Fellow's LadyRamon SagardiaCharles MirandaAnthony Fernandezalign=center milesalign=center 1:47.40align=center $22,000align=center [43]
align=center 1985Tamao's GrayRuben A. HernandezCurtis N. SpencerA.J.W. Stablealign=center 7 furlongsalign=center 1:27.00align=center $19,800align=center [44]
align=center rowspan=21984Morning BobMiguel A. RiveraBrushwood Stable align=center rowspan=2 milesalign=center 1:47.00align=center $9,250align=center rowspan=2[45]
D. WhiteJose A. Velez Jr.Frank A. AlexanderFrank A. Alexander & Kevin Milleralign=center 1:46.40align=center $9,150[46]
align=center 1983SavertonKevin WirthGlenn S. WismerOrville & Mary M. Zimmermanalign=center milesalign=center 1:47.40align=center $12,400align=center [47]
align=center 1982Tampa Bay BuckHeriberto Rivera Jr.Arnold W. FinkJohn Spenceralign=center milesalign=center 1:47.80align=center $11,830align=center [48]
align=center 1981Croziers AceBrian L. MillsRobert E. Van Worp Sr.Robert E. Van Worp Jr.align=center 1 mile & 70 yardsalign=center 1:45.40align=center $17,145align=center [49]
Notes:
§ Ran as an entry

See also

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Stakes profile . Equibase. 18 May 2020 .
  2. Web site: History of Tampa Bay Downs . 12, 13 . Tampa Bay Downs Media Guide . 2021 . 2 February 2021.
  3. Web site: SAM F. DAVIS STAKES - MULTIPLE TRACKS . Thoroughbred Pedigree Online . 2021 . 2 February 2021 .
  4. Web site: Six New Grade I Races for 2009 . Tom . LaMarra . 25 November 2008 . bloodhorse.com . 2 February 2021 .
  5. Web site: 2024 Sam F. Davis Stakes Grade 3 - (race 10) . Equibase . 10 February 2024 . 11 February 2024.
  6. Web site: 2023 Sam F. Davis Stakes Grade 3 - (race 10) . Equibase . 11 February 2023 . 12 February 2022.
  7. Web site: 2022 Sam F. Davis Stakes Grade 3 - (race 10) . Equibase . 12 February 2022 . 12 February 2022.
  8. Web site: 2021 Sam F. Davis Stakes Grade 3 - (race 11) . Equibase . 6 February 2020 . 8 February 2021.
  9. Web site: 2021 Sam F. Davis Stakes Grade 3 - (race 11) . Equibase . 8 February 2020 . 2 February 2021.
  10. Web site: 2019 Sam F. Davis Stakes Grade 3 - (race 11) . Equibase . 9 February 2019 . 2 February 2021.
  11. Web site: 2018 Sam F. Davis Stakes Grade 3 - (race 10) . Equibase . 10 February 2018 . 2 February 2021.
  12. Web site: 2017 Sam F. Davis Stakes Grade 3 - (race 10) . Equibase . 11 February 2017 . 2 February 2021.
  13. Web site: 2016 Sam F. Davis Stakes Grade 3 - (race 5) . Equibase . 13 February 2016 . 2 February 2021.
  14. Web site: 2015 Sam F. Davis Stakes Grade 3 - (race 11) . Equibase . 31 January 2015 . 2 February 2021.
  15. Web site: 2014 Sam F. Davis Stakes Grade 3 - (race 9) . Equibase . 1 February 2014 . 2 February 2021.
  16. Web site: 2013 Sam F. Davis Stakes Grade 3 - (race 11) . Equibase . 2 February 2013 . 2 February 2021.
  17. Web site: 2012 Sam F. Davis Stakes Grade 3 - (race 11) . Equibase . 4 February 2012 . 2 February 2021.
  18. Web site: 2011 Sam F. Davis Stakes Grade 3 - (race 10) . Equibase . 12 February 2011 . 2 February 2021.
  19. Web site: 2010 Sam F. Davis Stakes Grade 3 - (race 10) . Equibase . 13 February 2010 . 2 February 2021.
  20. Web site: 2009 Sam F. Davis Stakes Grade 3 - (race 10) . Equibase . 14 February 2009 . 2 February 2021.
  21. Web site: 2008 Sam F. Davis Stakes Listed - (race 10) . Equibase . 16 February 2008 . 2 February 2021.
  22. Web site: 2007 Sam F. Davis Stakes Listed - (race 10) . Equibase . 17 February 2007 . 2 February 2021.
  23. Web site: 2006 Sam F. Davis Stakes Listed - (race 10) . Equibase . 18 February 2006 . 2 February 2021.
  24. Web site: 2005 Sam F. Davis Stakes Listed - (race 10) . Equibase . 26 February 2005 . 2 February 2021.
  25. Web site: 2004 Sam F. Davis Stakes Listed - (race 10) . Equibase . 21 February 2004 . 2 February 2021.
  26. Web site: 2003 Sam F. Davis Stakes Black Type - (race 10) . Equibase . 22 February 2003 . 2 February 2021.
  27. Web site: 2002 Sam F. Davis Stakes Black Type - (race 10) . Equibase . 23 February 2002 . 2 February 2021.
  28. Web site: 2001 Sam F. Davis Stakes Black Type - (race 10) . Equibase . 3 March 2001 . 2 February 2021.
  29. Web site: 2000 Sam F. Davis Stakes Black Type - (race 10) . Equibase . 4 March 2000 . 2 February 2021.
  30. Web site: 1999 Sam F. Davis Stakes Black Type - (race 10) . Equibase . 27 February 1999 . 2 February 2021.
  31. Web site: 1998 Sam F. Davis Stakes Black Type - (race 9) . Equibase . 28 February 1998 . 2 February 2021.
  32. Web site: 1997 Sam F. Davis Stakes Black Type - (race 9) . Equibase . 1 March 1997 . 2 February 2021.
  33. Web site: 1996 Sam F. Davis Stakes Black Type - (race 9) . Equibase . 9 March 1996 . 2 February 2021.
  34. Web site: 1995 Sam F. Davis Breeders' Cup Stakes Black Type - (race 11) . Equibase . 11 March 1995 . 2 February 2021.
  35. Web site: 1994 Sam F. Davis Breeders' Cup Stakes Black Type - (race 8) . Equibase . 12 March 1994 . 2 February 2021.
  36. Web site: 1993 Sam F. Davis Breeders' Cup Stakes Black Type - (race 9) . Equibase . 14 March 1993 . 2 February 2021.
  37. Web site: 1992 Sam F. Davis Breeders' Cup Stakes Black Type - (race 10) . Equibase . 7 March 1992 . 2 February 2021.
  38. Web site: 1991 Sam F. Davis Breeders' Cup Stakes Black Type - (race 10) . Equibase . 9 March 1991 . 2 February 2021.
  39. Web site: Fiery Best takes Sam F. Davis Stakes – (race 10: held 4 March 1990) . . 29 . 5 March 1990 . 2 February 2021.
  40. Web site: Papa Leonard wins Sam F. Davis Stakes – (race 10: held 4 March 1989) . . 48 . 5 March 1989 . 2 February 2021.
  41. Web site: House Account wins Sam F. Davis Stakes – (race 10: held 5 March 1988) . . 48 . 6 March 1988 . 2 February 2021.
  42. Web site: Phantom Jet outruns field in Davis Stakes – (race 9: held 28 February 1987) . . 48 . 1 March 1987 . 2 February 2021.
  43. Web site: Fellow's Lady wins at Downs – (race 9: held 1 March 1986) . . 62 . 2 March 1986 . 2 February 2021.
  44. Web site: Tamao's Gray wins Sam F. Davis Stakes by neck – (race 9: held 6 March 1985) . Frank . Klein . . 46 . 7 March 1985 . 2 February 2021.
  45. Web site: Morning Bob, D White wins Sam F. Davis Stakes divisions – (race 8: held 7 March 1984) . Frank . Klein . . 51 . 8 March 1984 . 2 February 2021.
  46. Web site: Morning Bob, D White wins Sam F. Davis Stakes divisions – (race 10: held 7 March 1984) . Frank . Klein . . 51 . 8 March 1984 . 2 February 2021.
  47. Web site: Saverton pulls upset for victory – (race 10: held 5 March 1983) . . 25 . 6 March 1983 . 2 February 2021.
  48. Web site: Tampa Bay Buck Wins Stakes in Stretch – (race 9: held 6 March 1982) . . 59 . 7 March 1982 . 2 February 2021.
  49. Web site: Croziers Ace Wins First Running Of Davis Stakes – (race 9: held 28 February 1981) . . Frank . Klein . 62 . 1 March 1981 . 2 February 2021.

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