Gamely Stakes
The Gamely Stakes is a Grade I American Thoroughbred horse race for fillies and mares age three and older over a distance of 1+1⁄8 miles on the turf run in late May annually at Santa Anita Park, Arcadia, California.
| Grade 1 race | |
| Location | Santa Anita Park Arcadia, California, USA |
|---|---|
| Inaugurated | 1939 as Long Beach Handicap at Hollywood Park Racetrack |
| Race type | Thoroughbred - Flat racing |
| Website | Santa Anita Park |
| Race information | |
| Distance | 1+1⁄8 miles (9 furlongs) |
| Surface | Turf |
| Track | Left-handed |
| Qualification | Fillies & Mares, 3-years-old and older |
| Weight | Base weights with allowances: 4-year-olds and up: 126 lbs. 3-year-olds: 118 lbs. |
| Purse | $400,000 (2022) |
History
The race was inaugurated in 1939 as the Long Beach Handicap at Hollywood Park Racetrack in Inglewood, California over a distance of 1 mile. Then event was dormant until 1968 when it was run on the dirt for three-year-olds and older over a distance of 1+1⁄16 miles. The following year the race was conditioned for fillies and mares at the distance of 1 mile.
In 1973, the distance was set at the current route of 1+1⁄8 miles with a classification of Grade II.
The race was renamed for the 1976 running to honor the U.S. Racing Hall of Fame filly Gamely who had died in 1975. It was run in two divisions in 1971 and again in 1978.
In 1983 the event was upgraded to Grade I.
Following the closure of Hollywood Park, the race moved to Santa Anita Park in 2014.
Records
Speed record: (at current distance of 1+1⁄8 miles)
- 1:45.07 - Toussaud (1993)
Most wins:
- 2 - Tipping Time (1970, 1971)
- 2 - Astra (2000, 2002)
Most wins by a jockey:
- 7 - Kent Desormeaux (1993, 1995, 1996, 1998, 2000, 2002, 2018)
Most wins by a trainer:
- 8 - Robert J. Frankel (1990, 1992, 1993, 1995, 2001, 2003, 2007, 2008)
Winners since 1989
| Year |
Winner |
Age |
Jockey |
Trainer |
Owner |
Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Held at Santa Anita Park | ||||||
| 2023 | Macadamia (BRZ) | 5 | Tiago Pereira | Philip D'Amato | R Unicorn Stable | 1:48.01 |
| 2022 | Ocean Road (IRE) | 4 | Umberto Rispoli | Brendan Walsh | Qatar Racing | 1:46.66 |
| 2021 | Maxim Rate | 4 | Juan Hernandez | Simon Callaghan | Slam Dunk Racing, Stable Currency and James D. Branham | 1:46.43 |
| 2020 | Keeper Ofthe Stars | 4 | Abel Cedillo | Jonathon Wong | Tommy Town Thoroughbreds | 1:46.43 |
| 2019 | Vasilika | 5 | Flavien Prat | Jerry Hollendorfer | All Schlaich Stables, Jerry Hollendorfer, Gatto Racing & G. Todaro | 1:48.07 |
| 2018 | Sophie P | 5 | Kent J. Desormeaux | James M. Cassidy | D P Racing | 1:48.53 |
| 2017 | Lady Eli | 5 | Irad Ortiz, Jr. | Chad Brown | Sheep Pond Partners | 1:45.29 |
| 2016 | Illuminant | 4 | Flavien Prat | Michael W. McCarthy | Eclipse Thoroughbred | 1:48.34 |
| 2015 | Hard Not to Like | 6 | Victor Espinoza | Christophe Clement | Speedway Stable | 1:49.87 |
| 2014 | Miss Serendipity (ARG) | 6 | Brice Blanc | Ron McAnally | Anselmo E. Cavalieri | 1:46.22 |
| Held at Hollywood Park | ||||||
| 2013 | Marketing Mix | 5 | Gary Stevens | Thomas F. Proctor | Glen Hill Farm | 1:47.24 |
| 2012 | Belle Royale | 4 | Joel Rosario | Simon Callaghan | Michael B. Tabor | 1:47.84 |
| 2011 | Dubawi Heights | 4 | Joel Rosario | Simon Callaghan | Callaghan/McStay/Magnier/Wyatt | 1:47.29 |
| 2010 | Tuscan Evening | 5 | Rafael Bejarano | Jerry Hollendorfer | William Deburgh | 1:47.30 |
| 2009 | Magical Fantasy | 4 | Alex Solis | Paddy Gallagher | David Bienstock, et al. | 1:48.18 |
| 2008 | Precious Kitten | 5 | Rafael Bejarano | Robert J. Frankel | Lael Stables | 1:45.23 |
| 2007 | Citronnade | 4 | David Flores | Robert J. Frankel | Stronach Stables | 1:45.73 |
| 2006 | Shining Energy | 4 | Victor Espinoza | Julio C. Canani | J. T. Lanni / B. J. Schiappa | 1:46.86 |
| 2005 | Mea Domina | 4 | Tyler Baze | Ron McAnally | Janis R. Whitham | 1:46.47 |
| 2004 | Noches De Rosa | 6 | Mike E. Smith | Richard Mandella | Diamond A Racing | 1:48.34 |
| 2003 | Tates Creek | 5 | Pat Valenzuela | Robert J. Frankel | Juddmonte Farms | 1:46.97 |
| 2002 | Astra | 6 | Kent Desormeaux | Laura de Seroux | Allen E. Paulson Trust | 1:46.93 |
| 2001 | Happyanunoit | 6 | Brice Blanc | Robert J. Frankel | Amerman Racing Stables | 1:47.34 |
| 2000 | Astra | 4 | Kent Desormeaux | Simon Bray | Allen E. Paulson Trust | 1:45.81 |
| 1999 | Tranquility Lake | 4 | Ed Delahoussaye | Julio C. Canani | Pam & Martin Wygod | 1:46.04 |
| 1998 | Fiji | 4 | Kent Desormeaux | Neil D. Drysdale | The Thoroughbred Corp. | 1:47.42 |
| 1997 | Donna Viola | 5 | Gary Stevens | Ben D. A. Cecil | Gary A. Tanaka | 1:47.40 |
| 1996 | Auriette | 4 | Kent Desormeaux | Martin F. Jones | Prestonwood / Rick Barnes | 1:46.59 |
| 1995 | Possibly Perfect | 5 | Kent Desormeaux | Robert J. Frankel | Blue Vista, Inc. | 1:46.99 |
| 1994 | Hollywood Wildcat | 4 | Ed Delahoussaye | Neil D. Drysdale | Irving & Marjorie Cowan | 1:46.55 |
| 1993 | Toussaud | 4 | Kent Desormeaux | Robert J. Frankel | Juddmonte Farms | 1:45.07 |
| 1992 | Metamorphose | 4 | Gary Stevens | Robert J. Frankel | Serge Fradkoff | 1:46.56 |
| 1991 | Miss Josh | 5 | Laffit Pincay, Jr. | Barclay Tagg | Bonner Farm | 1:47.50 |
| 1990 | Double Wedge | 5 | Robbie Davis | Robert J. Frankel | Edmund A. Gann | 1:47.80 |
| 1989 | Fitzwilliam Place | 5 | Corey Black | Charlie Whittingham | Bruce McNall | 1:47.80 |
Earlier winners
- 1988 - Pen Bal Lady
- 1987 - Northern Aspen
- 1986 - La Koumia
- 1985 - Estrapade
- 1984 - Sabin
- 1983 - Pride of Rosewood
- 1982 - Ack's Secret
- 1981 - Kilijaro
- 1980 - Wishing Well
- 1979 - Sisterhood
- †1978 - Lucie Manet / Star Ball
- 1977 - Hail Hilarious
- 1976 - Katonka
- 1975 - Susan's Girl
- 1974 - Sister Fleet
- 1973 - Bird Boots
- 1972 - Typecast
- †1971 - Tipping Time / Manta
- 1970 - Tipping Time
- 1969 - Foggy Note
- 1968 - Rising Market
- 1939 - Flying Wild
Notes:
† Run in Divisions