Shoemaker Mile Stakes
Horse race
The Shoemaker Mile Stakes is a Grade I American Thoroughbred horse race for horses age three years old and older over a distance of one mile on the turf held annually in late May at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia, California, USA. The event currently carries a purse of $300,000.
History
Inaugurated in 1938 as the Premiere Handicap over a distance of six furlongs at Hollywood Park Racetrack in Inglewood, California.[1]
In 1950, there were two separate races, one in the Spring called Preview Handicap at six furlongs and the autumn race as The Premiere Handicap at seven furlongs.
In 1984 & 1985, the event was run in two divisions and held on the turf for the first time.[1]
In 1990 it was renamed to honor U.S. Racing Hall of Fame jockey Bill Shoemaker.[2]
In 2014 when Hollywood Park Racetrack closed the race was moved to Santa Anita Park.
Distance
Since inception, the race has been contested at a variety of distances:
- 1 mile on turf: 1988–1991, 1993–present
- 1+1⁄16 miles: 1978–1980 on main track, 1986–87 on Turf
- 7 furlongs on main track: 1950 in Autumn Meet (Premiere Handicap)
- 6 furlongs on main track: 1938–1941, 1944–1947, 1949, 1950 as Spring renewal (Preview Handicap), 1951–1977
- Not run in 1942–1943, 1948, 1981–1983, 1992
Winners
Year
|
Winner
|
Age
|
Jockey
|
Trainer
|
Owner
|
Time
|
Purse
|
Grade
|
Shoemaker Mile Stakes (Santa Anita Park)
|
2024
|
Johannes
|
4
|
Umberto Rispoli
|
Tim Yakteen
|
Cuyathy, LLC
|
1:33.00
|
$300,000
|
I
|
2023
|
Exaulted
|
6
|
Juan Hernandez
|
Peter Eurton
|
C R K Stable
|
1:34.08
|
$500,500
|
I
|
2022
|
Count Again (CAN)
|
7
|
Irad Ortiz Jr
|
Philip D'Amato
|
Agave Racing Stable and Sam-Son Farm
|
1:32.40
|
$500,500
|
I
|
2021
|
Smooth Like Strait
|
4
|
Umberto Rispoli
|
Michael McCarthy
|
Cannon Thoroughbreds
|
1:34.19
|
$300,500
|
I
|
2020
|
Raging Bull
|
5
|
Joel Rosario
|
Chad C. Brown
|
Peter M. Brant
|
1:32.73
|
$300,000
|
I
|
2019
|
Bolo
|
7
|
Florent Geroux
|
Carla Gaines
|
Golden Pegasus Racing, Inc.
|
1:34.07
|
$500,000
|
I
|
2018
|
Hunt (IRE)
|
6
|
Flavien Prat
|
Philip D'Amato
|
Michael House
|
1:34.07
|
$400,000
|
I
|
2017
|
Bal a Bali (BRZ)
|
7
|
Mike E. Smith
|
Richard Mandella
|
Calumet Farm
|
1:32.22
|
$400,000
|
I
|
2016
|
Midnight Storm
|
5
|
Rafael Bejarano
|
Philip D'Amato
|
A Venneri Racing/Little Red Feather Racing
|
1:33.55
|
$400,000
|
I
|
2015
|
Talco (FR)
|
4
|
Rafael Bejarano
|
John W. Sadler
|
Hronis Racing
|
1:35.00
|
$400,000
|
I
|
2014
|
Obviously (IRE)
|
6
|
Joe Talamo
|
Philip D'Amato
|
Fanticola & Scardino
|
1:32.66
|
$400,000
|
I
|
Shoemaker Mile Stakes (Hollywood Park)
|
2013
|
Obviously (IRE)
|
5
|
Joe Talamo
|
Mike R. Mitchell
|
Fanticola & Scardino
|
1:32.86
|
$300,000
|
I
|
2012
|
Jeranimo
|
6
|
Garrett Gomez
|
Michael Pender
|
B.J. Wright
|
1:33.97
|
$300,000
|
I
|
2011
|
Courageous Cat
|
5
|
Patrick Valenzuela
|
William I Mott
|
Pam & Martin Wygod
|
1:33.19
|
$300,000
|
I
|
2010
|
Victor's Cry
|
5
|
Corey Nakatani
|
Eoin Harty
|
Equilete Stable
|
1:32.88
|
$250,000
|
I
|
2009
|
Thorn Song
|
6
|
Mike Smith
|
Dale Romans
|
Zayat Stables
|
1:33.33
|
$250,000
|
I
|
2008
|
Daytona (IRE)
|
4
|
Alex Solis
|
Dan Hendricks
|
Skyline St, Bienstock & Winner St, Lenner et al.
|
1:33.44
|
$250,000
|
I
|
2007
|
The Tin Man
|
9
|
Victor Espinoza
|
Richard Mandella
|
Aury & Ralph E. Todd
|
1:34.34
|
$300,000
|
I
|
Shoemaker Breeders' Cup Mile Stakes
|
2006
|
Aragorn
|
4
|
Corey Nakatani
|
Neil Drysdale
|
Ballygallon Stud
|
1:32.95
|
$300,000
|
I
|
2005
|
Castledale (IRE)
|
4
|
René Douglas
|
Jeff Mullins
|
Frank Lyons & Greg Knee
|
1:33.17
|
$350,000
|
I
|
2004
|
Designed for Luck
|
7
|
Patrick Valenzuela
|
Vladimir Cerin
|
David & Holly Wilson
|
1:32.81
|
$350,000
|
I
|
2003
|
Redattore (BRZ)
|
8
|
Alex Solis
|
Richard Mandella
|
Luis Alfredo Taunay
|
1:33.20
|
$350,000
|
I
|
2002
|
Ladies Din
|
7
|
Patrick Valenzuela
|
Julio Canani
|
J. Terrence Lanni & Bernard C. Schiappa
|
1:33.20
|
$500,000
|
I
|
2001
|
Irish Prize
|
5
|
Gary Stevens
|
Neil Drysdale
|
Maktoum al Maktoum
|
1:33.60
|
$350,000
|
I
|
2000
|
Silic (FR)
|
5
|
Corey Nakatani
|
Julio Canani
|
J. Terrence Lanni, Ken Poslosky & Bernard C. Schiappa
|
1:33.20
|
$350,000
|
I
|
1999
|
Silic (FR)
|
4
|
Corey Nakatani
|
Julio Canani
|
J. Terrence Lanni, Ken Poslosky & Bernard C. Schiappa
|
1:32.80
|
$350,000
|
II
|
1998
|
Labeeb
|
6
|
Kent Desormeaux
|
Neil Drysdale
|
Maktoum al Maktoum
|
1:33.20
|
$400,000
|
II
|
1997
|
Pinfloron (FR)
|
5
|
David Flores
|
Walter Greenman
|
Cobra Farm
|
1:34.40
|
$400,000
|
II
|
1996
|
Fastness (IRE)
|
6
|
Corey Nakatani
|
Jenine Sahadi
|
Evergreen Farm
|
1:32.60
|
$700,000
|
II
|
Shoemaker Handicap
|
1995
|
Unfinished Symph
|
4
|
Chris Antley
|
Wesley Ward
|
Hatcher & Rice & Seawind St
|
1:33.00
|
$150,000
|
II
|
1994
|
Megan's Interco
|
5
|
Corey Black
|
Jenine Sahadi
|
Milton M. Bronson
|
1:32.60
|
$100,000
|
II
|
1993
|
Journalism
|
5
|
Alex Solis
|
Wallace Dollase
|
Richard J. Stephen
|
1:32.80
|
$100,000
|
II
|
1992
|
Race not run
|
1991
|
Exbourne
|
5
|
Gary Stevens
|
Robert J. Frankel
|
Juddmonte Farms
|
1:33.40
|
$100,000
|
II
|
1990
|
Shining Steel
|
4
|
Chris McCarron
|
Charles E. Whittingham
|
Gretzky & Summa Stable
|
1:34.00
|
$100,000
|
II
|
Premier Handicap
|
Other earlier winners
References
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