Orchid Stakes
Template:Short description Script error: No such module "Infobox".Template:Template otherScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". The Orchid Stakes is a Grade III American Thoroughbred horse race for fillies and mares that are four years or older held over a distance of one and one-half miles on the turf usually scheduled annually in late March as an under card event on Florida Derby day at Gulfstream Park, Hallandale Beach, Florida. The event currently carries a purse of $150,000.
History
The inaugural running of the event was on 11 March 1954 as a six furlong dirt sprint for three year old fillies that was easily won by Queen Hopeful who was ridden by US Hall of Fame jockey John H. Adams and trained by US Hall of Fame trainer Harry E. Trotsek by a 3 lengths margin.[1]
Gulfstream Park did not schedule the event again until 1965 after an absence of 10 years. In 1965 and 1966 the event was still held for three year old fillies but the distance was increased to <templatestyles src="Fraction/styles.css" />1+1⁄16 miles.[2] In 1967 the event was held on the turf for the first time over a distance of one mile. The conditions of the event were changes to allow older mares compete under handicap conditions. In the first division Indian Sunlite set a track record for the mile in a time of 1:34<templatestyles src="Fraction/styles.css" />3⁄5.[3]
In 1969 the distance of the event was increased to <templatestyles src="Fraction/styles.css" />1+1⁄16 miles.[4]
In 1973 the first year the classification system was enacted, the event was set with Grade III status[4] and in 1981 the event was upgraded to Grade II.[5]
In 1986 the distance of the event was increased to <templatestyles src="Fraction/styles.css" />1+1⁄2 miles.[4]
In 2006 the event was downgraded to a Grade III event.[5] In 2008 the event's conditions were changed from handicap to stakes allowance with name of race changed back to the original name.[5]
In 2016 the distance of the event of was decreased to <templatestyles src="Fraction/styles.css" />1+3⁄8 miles and in 2022 was increased back to <templatestyles src="Fraction/styles.css" />1+1⁄2 miles.[5]
The event has been run in split division four times:[6] 1967, 1972, 1983, 1985
Records
Speed record:
- <templatestyles src="Fraction/styles.css" />1+3⁄8 miles – 2:11.73 Mean Mary (2020)
- <templatestyles src="Fraction/styles.css" />1+1⁄2 miles – 2:23.07 Honey Ryder (2005)
- <templatestyles src="Fraction/styles.css" />1+1⁄16 miles – 1:40.40 Just A Game (IRE) (1980)
- 1 mile – 1:34.60 Indian Sunlite (1967)
Margins:
- <templatestyles src="Fraction/styles.css" />5+1⁄2 lengths – Tweedside (2003)
Most wins:
- 2 – Honey Ryder (2005, 2006)
Most wins by a jockey:
- 5 – John R. Velazquez (2005, 2006, 2008, 2011, 2015)
Most wins by a trainer:
- 8 – Christophe Clement (1994, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2004, 2015, 2023)
Most wins by an owner:
- 3 – Barbara Hunter (1970, 1974, 1979)
- 3 – Glencrest Farm (1987, 2005, 2006)
Winners
| Year | Winner | Age | Jockey | Trainer | Owner | Distance | Time | Purse | Grade | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orchid Stakes | ||||||||||
| 2024 | McKulick (GB) | 5 | Irad Ortiz Jr. | Chad C. Brown | Klaravich Stables | <templatestyles src="Fraction/styles.css" />1+1⁄2 miles | 2:25.20 | $150,000 | III | [7] |
| 2023 | Amazing Grace (GER) | 5 | Joel Rosario | Christophe Clement | Moyglare Stud Farm | <templatestyles src="Fraction/styles.css" />1+1⁄2 miles | 2:28.82 | $150,000 | III | [8] |
| 2022 | Family Way | 5 | Tyler Gaffalione | Brendan Walsh | Hunter Valley Farm, Debra L. O'Connor & Marc Detampel | abt. <templatestyles src="Fraction/styles.css" />1+1⁄2 miles | 2:29.08 | $150,000 | III | [9] |
| 2021 | War Like Goddess | 4 | Julien R. Leparoux | William I. Mott | George Krikorian | <templatestyles src="Fraction/styles.css" />1+3⁄8 miles | 2:12.34 | $100,000 | III | [10] |
| 2020 | Mean Mary | 4 | Luis Saez | H. Graham Motion | Alex G. Campbell Jr. | <templatestyles src="Fraction/styles.css" />1+3⁄8 miles | 2:11.73 | $100,000 | III | [11] |
| 2019 | Santa Monica (GB) | 6 | Irad Ortiz Jr. | Chad C. Brown | R Unicorn Stable | <templatestyles src="Fraction/styles.css" />1+3⁄8 miles | 2:16.07 | $100,000 | III | [12] |
| 2018 | Race not held | |||||||||
| 2017 | Summersault | 5 | Paco Lopez | Mark A. Hennig | William Parsons Jr & David S. Howe | <templatestyles src="Fraction/styles.css" />1+3⁄8 miles | 2:12.24 | $200,000 | III | [13] |
| 2016 | Photo Call (IRE) | 5 | Javier Castellano | Todd A. Pletcher | Teresa Viola Racing Stables | <templatestyles src="Fraction/styles.css" />1+3⁄8 miles | 2:16.38 | $200,000 | III | [14] |
| 2015 | Beauty Parlor | 4 | John R. Velazquez | Christophe Clement | Joseph Allen | <templatestyles src="Fraction/styles.css" />1+1⁄2 miles | 2:26.89 | $150,000 | III | [15] |
| 2014 | Anjaz | 5 | Rajiv Maragh | Thomas Albertrani | Godolphin Racing | <templatestyles src="Fraction/styles.css" />1+1⁄2 miles | 2:24.70 | $150,000 | III | [16] |
| 2013 | Regalo Mia | 4 | Luis Contreras | Michelle Nihei | Steven W. Ciccarone | <templatestyles src="Fraction/styles.css" />1+1⁄2 miles | 2:23.48 | $150,000 | III | [17] |
| 2012 | Hit It Rich | 5 | Javier Castellano | Claude R. McGaughey III | Stuart S. Janney III | <templatestyles src="Fraction/styles.css" />1+1⁄2 miles | 2:28.06 | $150,000 | III | [18] |
| 2011 | La Luna de Miel (GER) | 4 | John R. Velazquez | H. Graham Motion | Rashit Shaykhutdinov | <templatestyles src="Fraction/styles.css" />1+1⁄2 miles | 2:25.76 | $150,000 | III | [19] |
| 2010 | Speak Easy Gal | 4 | Elvis Trujillo | Martin D. Wolfson | Farnsworth Stables | <templatestyles src="Fraction/styles.css" />1+1⁄2 miles | 2:28.46 | $150,000 | III | [20] |
| 2009 | Dress Rehearsal (IRE) | 4 | Kent J. Desormeaux | William I. Mott | Swettenham Stud | <templatestyles src="Fraction/styles.css" />1+1⁄2 miles | 2:29.77 | $150,000 | III | [21] |
| Orchid Handicap | ||||||||||
| 2008 | Hostess | 5 | John R. Velazquez | H. James Bond | William L. Clifton Jr. | <templatestyles src="Fraction/styles.css" />1+1⁄2 miles | 2:25.83 | $150,000 | III | [22] |
| 2007 | Safari Queen (ARG) | 5 | Christopher P. DeCarlo | Todd A. Pletcher | Arindel Farm | <templatestyles src="Fraction/styles.css" />1+1⁄2 miles | 2:25.17 | $150,000 | III | [23] |
| 2006 | Honey Ryder | 5 | John R. Velazquez | Todd A. Pletcher | Glencrest Farm | <templatestyles src="Fraction/styles.css" />1+1⁄2 miles | 2:23.07 | $150,000 | III | [24] |
| 2005 | Honey Ryder | 4 | John R. Velazquez | Todd A. Pletcher | Glencrest Farm | <templatestyles src="Fraction/styles.css" />1+1⁄2 miles | 2:27.15 | $150,000 | II | [25] |
| 2004 | Meridiana (GER) | 4 | Edgar S. Prado | Christophe Clement | Jon & Sarah Kelly | <templatestyles src="Fraction/styles.css" />1+1⁄2 miles | 2:26.99 | $200,000 | II | [26] |
| 2003 | Tweedside | 5 | Rene R. Douglas | Todd A. Pletcher | Eugene & Laura Melnyk | <templatestyles src="Fraction/styles.css" />1+1⁄2 miles | 2:32.36 | $200,000 | II | Off turf[27] |
| 2002 | Julie Jalouse | 4 | Jose A. Santos | Christophe Clement | Skymarc Farm | <templatestyles src="Fraction/styles.css" />1+1⁄2 miles | 2:25.89 | $200,000 | II | [28] |
| 2001 | Innuendo (IRE) | 6 | Jerry D. Bailey | Christophe Clement | Gerald W. Leigh | <templatestyles src="Fraction/styles.css" />1+1⁄2 miles | 2:25.24 | $194,000 | II | [29] |
| 2000 | Lisieux Rose (IRE) | 6 | Jose A. Santos | Christophe Clement | Moyglare Stud Farm | <templatestyles src="Fraction/styles.css" />1+1⁄2 miles | 2:25.64 | $200,000 | II | [30] |
| 1999 | Coretta (IRE) | 5 | Jose A. Santos | Christophe Clement | Gerald W. Leigh | <templatestyles src="Fraction/styles.css" />1+1⁄2 miles | 2:23.85 | $200,000 | II | [31] |
| 1998 | Colonial Play | 5 | Robbie Davis | Flint S. Schulhofer | Robert S. Evans | <templatestyles src="Fraction/styles.css" />1+1⁄2 miles | 2:24.75 | $200,000 | II | [32] |
| 1997 | Golden Pond (IRE) | 4 | Herb McCauley | Martin D. Wolfson | Silverleaf Farms | <templatestyles src="Fraction/styles.css" />1+1⁄2 miles | 2:26.84 | $200,000 | II | [33] |
| 1996 | Memories (IRE) | 5 | Jose A. Santos | Burk Kessinger Jr. | New Phoenix Stable | <templatestyles src="Fraction/styles.css" />1+1⁄2 miles | 2:31.51 | $200,000 | II | [34] |
| 1995 | Exchange (CAN) | 7 | Laffit Pincay Jr. | William Spawr | Sidney H. Craig | <templatestyles src="Fraction/styles.css" />1+1⁄2 miles | 2:29.02 | $200,000 | II | [35] |
| 1994 | Trampoli | 5 | Mike E. Smith | Christophe Clement | Paul de Moussac | <templatestyles src="Fraction/styles.css" />1+1⁄2 miles | 2:25.42 | $200,000 | II | [36] |
| 1993 | Fairy Garden | 5 | Wigberto S. Ramos | Roger L. Attfield | Virginia Kraft Payson | <templatestyles src="Fraction/styles.css" />1+1⁄2 miles | 2:25.79 | $200,000 | II | [37] |
| 1992 | Crockadore | 5 | Mike E. Smith | William I. Mott | Timothy Mahony | abt. <templatestyles src="Fraction/styles.css" />1+1⁄2 miles | 2:28.32 | $200,000 | II | [38] |
| 1991 | Star Standing (CAN) | 4 | Chris Antley | William J. Hirsch Jr. | Keswick Stables | <templatestyles src="Fraction/styles.css" />1+1⁄2 miles | 2:25.02 | $200,000 | II | [39] |
| 1990 | Coolawin | 4 | Jerry D. Bailey | Carl A. Nafzger | James B. Tafel | <templatestyles src="Fraction/styles.css" />1+1⁄2 miles | 2:24.20 | $200,000 | II | [40] |
| 1989 | Gaily Gaily (IRE) | 6 | Julie Krone | William I. Mott | Bertram R. Firestone | <templatestyles src="Fraction/styles.css" />1+1⁄2 miles | 2:26.80 | $200,000 | II | [41] |
| 1988 | Beauty Cream | 5 | Pat Day | Patrick C. Clark | Warren N. Moore | <templatestyles src="Fraction/styles.css" />1+1⁄2 miles | 2:28.40 | $200,000 | II | [42] |
| 1987 | Anka Germania (IRE) | 5 | Craig Perret | Thomas J. Skiffington | Glencrest Farm & Fernwood Stables | <templatestyles src="Fraction/styles.css" />1+1⁄2 miles | 2:31.40 | $150,000 | II | [43] |
| 1986 | Videogenic | 4 | Robbie Davis | Gasper S. Moschera | Albert & Barbara Davis | <templatestyles src="Fraction/styles.css" />1+1⁄2 miles | 2:27.20 | $197,400 | II | [44] |
| 1985 | Pretty Perfect | 5 | Gerland Gallitano | Harvey L. Vanier | Louis F. Aitken | <templatestyles src="Fraction/styles.css" />1+1⁄16 miles | 1:41.60 | $103,300 | II | Division 1[45] |
| Aspen Rose | 5 | Jorge Velasquez | John M. Veitch | Daniel M. Galbreath | 1:42.00 | $108,675 | Division 2[46] | |||
| 1984 | Sabin | 4 | Eddie Maple | Woodford C. Stephens | Henryk de Kwiatkowski | <templatestyles src="Fraction/styles.css" />1+1⁄16 miles | 1:41.40 | $117,800 | II | Off turf[47] |
| 1983 | Sweetest Chant | 5 | Earlie Fires | Joseph M. Bollero | Russell L. Reineman Stable | <templatestyles src="Fraction/styles.css" />1+1⁄16 miles | 1:45.60 | $88,400 | II | Division 1[48] |
| Larida | 4 | Eddie Maple | Woodford C. Stephens | Newstead Farm | 1:44.80 | $89,400 | Division 2[49] | |||
| 1982 | Blush | 4 | Jacinto Vasquez | David A. Whiteley | Lazy F Ranch | <templatestyles src="Fraction/styles.css" />1+1⁄16 miles | 1:41.00 | $127,500 | II | [50] |
| 1981 | Honey Fox | 4 | Jacinto Vasquez | Flint S. Schulhofer | Dr. Jerome M. Torsney | <templatestyles src="Fraction/styles.css" />1+1⁄16 miles | 1:41.20 | $136,200 | II | [51] |
| 1980 | Just A Game (IRE) | 4 | Don Brumfield | David A. Whiteley | Peter M. Brant & H. Joseph Allen | <templatestyles src="Fraction/styles.css" />1+1⁄16 miles | 1:40.40 | $123,600 | III | [52] |
| 1979 | Sans Arc | 5 | Earlie Fires | Stanley M. Rieser | Barbara Hunter | <templatestyles src="Fraction/styles.css" />1+1⁄16 miles | 1:41.40 | $132,450 | III | [53] |
| 1978 | Time for Pleasure | 4 | Thomas Barrow | Phil A. Grosser | William Q. Muir | <templatestyles src="Fraction/styles.css" />1+1⁄16 miles | 1:41.00 | $63,000 | III | [54] |
| 1977 | Copano | 5 | Mickey Solomone | Oral C. Pickard | John D. King | <templatestyles src="Fraction/styles.css" />1+1⁄16 miles | 1:41.40 | $72,500 | III | [55] |
| 1976 | Deesse Du Val | 5 | Carlos H. Marquez Sr. | Stephen A. DiMauro | Mrs. Joan C. Johnson & Mrs. Suzanne Carl | <templatestyles src="Fraction/styles.css" />1+1⁄16 miles | 1:41.80 | $47,975 | III | [56] |
| 1975 | Protectora (CHI) | 6 | Heliodoro Gustines | Warren J. Pascuma | Edward Seltzer | <templatestyles src="Fraction/styles.css" />1+1⁄16 miles | 1:41.20 | $43,500 | III | [57] |
| 1974 | Dogtooth Violet | 4 | Don Brumfield | Stanley M. Rieser | Barbara Hunter | <templatestyles src="Fraction/styles.css" />1+1⁄16 miles | 1:41.00 | $65,700 | III | [58] |
| 1973 | Deb Marion | 3 | Frank Ianelli | John H. Rigione | George H. Schmidt | <templatestyles src="Fraction/styles.css" />1+1⁄16 miles | 1:42.60 | $45,400 | III | [59] |
| 1972 | Evening Bag | 7 | William Gavidia | Charles C. Sanborn | George A. Sacks | <templatestyles src="Fraction/styles.css" />1+1⁄16 miles | 1:41.60 | $49,600 | Division 1[60] | |
| Toter Back | 5 | Jorge Tejeira | Raymond G. Alaimo | Steve L. Alaimo | 1:41.60 | $49,600 | Division 2[61] | |||
| 1971 | Swoon's Flower | 4 | Carlos H. Marquez Sr. | George Towne | Waldemar Farm | <templatestyles src="Fraction/styles.css" />1+1⁄16 miles | 1:43.60 | $46,525 | [62] | |
| 1970 | Pattee Canyon | 5 | Earlie Fires | Stanley M. Rieser | Barbara Hunter | <templatestyles src="Fraction/styles.css" />1+1⁄16 miles | 1:43.00 | $50,950 | [63] | |
| 1969 | Spire | 5 | Ray Broussard | Michael F. Fogarty | George R. Wallace | <templatestyles src="Fraction/styles.css" />1+1⁄16 miles | 1:43.00 | $33,950 | [64] | |
| 1968 | Chriscinca | 4 | Earlie Fires | Budd Lepman | Alfred A. Muller | 1 mile | 1:35.80 | $23,725 | [65] | |
| 1967 | Indian Sunlite | 4 | Howard Grant | Sherrill W. Ward | George M. Humphrey | 1 mile | 1:34.60 | $22,187 | Division 1[3] | |
| Straight Deal | 5 | Jorge Velasquez | Hirsch Jacobs | Mrs. Ethel D. Jacobs | 1:35.20 | $22,387 | Division 2[66] | |||
| Orchid Stakes | ||||||||||
| 1966 | Chalina | 3 | Ken Knapp | Leroy Jolley | Mrs. Moody Jolley | <templatestyles src="Fraction/styles.css" />1+1⁄16 miles | 1:43.40 | $16,700 | 3YO fillies[67] | |
| 1965 | Vassar Grad | 3 | Ken Knapp | Charles C. Sanborn | Bwamazon Farm | <templatestyles src="Fraction/styles.css" />1+1⁄16 miles | 1:46.20 | $17,050 | 3YO fillies[2] | |
| 1955–1964 | Race not held | |||||||||
| 1954 | Queen Hopeful | 3 | John H. Adams | Harry E. Trotsek | Hasty House Farm (Allie E. Reuben) | 6 furlongs | 1:12.00 | $11,150 | 3YO fillies[1] | |
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See also
List of American and Canadian Graded races
External links
References
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