Calder Derby

Calder Derby
discontinued
ClassGrade III
LocationCalder Race Course
Miami Gardens, Florida, United States
Inaugurated1972 (as the Hollywood Handicap)
Final run2014
Race typeThoroughbred – Flat racing
Websitewww.calderracecourse.com
Race information
Distance1+1⁄16 Mile (1972–1978; 1982–1992; 2012)
1+1⁄8 Mile (1979–1981; 1994–2010; 2013–14)
1 Mile + 70 yards (1993)
SurfaceDirt (1972–1976; 1980–1997; 2012–2014)
Turf (1977–78; 1998–2010)
TrackLeft-handed
Qualification3-year-olds (1985–2014)
3-year-olds and older (1972–1985)
WeightScale Weight
Purse$250,000

The Calder Derby (inaugurated as the Hollywood Handicap) was an American Grade III Thoroughbred horse race held at Calder Race Course in Miami, Florida from 1972 to 2014.

History

Inaugurated as the Hollywood Handicap in 1972, the race was open for horses age three and up until 1985 when it was restricted to just three-year-olds. The race would run on the dirt (except for in 1977 and 1978) until becoming a turf race in 1998.

In 1994, the name was changed to the Calder Derby, save for in 1996, when it was known as the Calder Breeders’ Cup Derby. In addition, the race was moved from the summer to October.

In 2011, the race was cancelled, likely due to scheduling disputes with neighboring rival track Gulfstream Park, leading to a reduced 2011 stakes schedule for Calder.

In 2012, the race returned and was moved to April and was again made a dirt race.

In 2014, Our Caravan won the final running of the race. Two months later, the track was sold to The Stronach Group and rebranded to Gulfstream Park West. This eventually led to the race being quietly discontinued the following year.

Records

Time record: (at 1+1⁄8 miles distance)

Most wins:

Most wins by a jockey:

Most wins by a trainer:

Most wins by an owner:

Winners

Year
 Winner
 Jockey
 Trainer
 Owner
 Distance (Surface) Time Purse
2014 Our Caravan Manoel R. Cruz Michael Dilger Anstu Stables 1+1⁄8 Miles (Dirt) 1:54.32 $258,720
2013 Sr Quisqueyano Carlos Olivero Luis Olivares DDRD Racing 1:52.71 $250,000
2012 Good Morning Diva Fernando Jara David Braddy George J. Kerr 1 1/16 Miles (Dirt) 1:46.96 $150,000
2010 Tannersville Wilmer Galviz Henry Collazo Four Horsemen Racing Stable (John Kasbar) 1+1⁄8 Miles (Turf) 1:49.32 $75,000
2009 Sal the Barber Eddie Castro Christophe Clement Lewis Schaffel 1:49.41 $100,000
2008 Sporting Art Javier Castellano Christophe Clement John & Sarah Kelly 1:47.93 $400,000
2007 Soldier's Dancer Cornelio Velásquez David A. Vivian Herman Heinlein 1:52.21 $200,000
2006 Can't Beat It René Douglas Martin D. Wolfson Live Oak Plantation 1:48.79
2005 Dazzling Dr Cevin Julio Garcia Luis Olivares Rey Wan Racing 1+1⁄8 Miles (Dirt)4 1:52.44
2004 Eddington Eibar Coa Mark Hennig Willmott Stables 1+1⁄8 Miles (Turf) 1:51.25
2003 Stroll Jerry D. Bailey William I. Mott Claiborne Farm 1:48.39
2002 Union Place Eibar Coa Randy Schulhofer William Sorokolit 1:47.76
2001 Western Pride Dana Whitley Richard Estvanko Theresa McCarthur/C. Chapman 1+1⁄8 Miles (Dirt) 1:51.12
2000 Whata Brainstorm Rosemary Homeister Jr. James E. Picou John Eaton 1+1⁄8 Miles (Turf) 1:47.80
1999 Isaypete José Ferrer James K. Chapman Theresa McArthur 1:50.01
1998 Crowd Pleaser Jean-Luc Samyn Jonathan Sheppard Augustin Stable 1:47.70
1997 Blazing Sword Gary Boulanger Kathleen O'Connell Gilbert G. Campbell 1+1⁄8 Miles (Dirt) 1:53.00 $150,000
1996 Laughing Dan Pedro A. Rodriguez Luis Olivares Cobble View Stable (Gardner F. Landon) 1:50.60 $100,000
1995 Pineing Patty Larrry Melancon Lynn S. Whiting W. Cal Partee 1:51.40
1994 Halo’s Image Gary Boulanger Happy E. Alter Arthur I. Appleton & Alter's Racing Stable, Inc. 1:52.20 $150,000
1993 Medieval Mac Mary Russ George Gianos N/A 1 Mile + 70 Yards (Dirt) N/A $50,000
1992 Birdonthewire Michael Todd Hunter Carl Bowling N/A 1 1/16 Miles (Dirt)
1991 Scottish Ice Robert Neal Lester Elbert R. Dixon N/A
1990 Zalipour Derek Anthony Acevedo Elbert R. Dixon Elbert R. Dixon
1989 Silver Sunsets3 Miguel Angel Gonzalez Luis Olivares Three G Stable
1988 Frosty The Snowman Douglas Valiente Happy Alter Arthur I. Appleton $40,000
1987 Schism Robert Neal Lester James E. Bracken Tartan Stable $50,000
1986 Annapolis John Jose A. Velez, Jr. Juan A. Sanchez Brazil Stable $40,000
1985 Gray Haze Frank Anthony Pennisi Jerry P. Paradise Old Mill Road Farms $50,000
1984 Opening Lead Jose A. Santos Manuel J. Azpurua Brad D. Gay
1983 Opening Lead B. Gonzalez Manuel J. Azpurua Brad D. Gay $30,000
1982 Glorious Past Alfredo Smith, Jr. James E. Bracken Fred G. Warren
1981 Poking G. Cohen Mario Martinez, Jr. Gonzalez & Mar-Deb-Ron Farm 1+1⁄8 Miles (Dirt) $35,000
1980 Rodney G Verardi F Frank San Pedro Frank San Pedro
1979 Breezy Fire Miguel A. Rivera Frank Gomez Mario T. Zacco $25,000
1978 Ole Wilk Issac J. Jimenez Newcomb Green Green R I 1 1/16 Miles (Turf)
1977 What A Threat Robert Gaffalione William Stirling Stirrup Hill Farm
1976 Chilean Chief Joseph Imparato Merritt A. Buxton Sunrise Farm 1 1/16 Miles (Dirt)
19752 Rimsky (DH) Arnulfo Haldar Guillermo Sarmiento Batthyany Countess Margit N/A
Strand Of Gold (DH) Roy Cave Herman C. Miller S. Richards
1974 Amberbee1 N/A N/A N/A
1973 Willmar Laffit A. Pincay, Jr. Richard W. Mulhall R. Benford
1972 First Bloom N/A N/A N/A

Notes:

1In 1974, Snurb crossed the line first, however was disqualified and set back to seventh place.
2In 1975, Rimsky and Strand of Gold finished in a dead heat for the win.
3In 1989, Big Stanley crossed the line first, however was disqualified and set back to sixth place.
4In 2005, the race was moved to the dirt due to heavy overnight rain.

References

  1. 1 2 "Calder Derby Race History". Equibase.
  2. ↑ "Gulfstream and Calder Avoid Racing Head to Head". Daily Racing Form.
  3. ↑ "Our Caravan Runs Away From Ring Weekend in Calder Derby". Paulick Report.
  4. ↑ "A Done Deal Between Calder and Gulfstream". Bloodhorse.