| Grade I race | |
|---|---|
| Bing Crosby Handicap | |
| Location | Del Mar Racetrack Del Mar, California, USA |
| Inaugurated | 1946 |
| Race type | Thoroughbred - Flat racing |
| Website | Del Mar Thoroughbred Club |
| Race information | |
| Distance | 6 furlongs |
| Track | Dirt, left-handed |
| Qualification | Three-year-olds and up |
| Weight | Handicap |
| Purse | $300,000 |
The Bing Crosby Breeders' Cup Handicap is an American Thoroughbred horse race held annually in late July at Del Mar Racetrack in Del Mar, California. History and information When Del Mar opened in 1937 Bing Crosby was at the gate to personally greet the fans Del Mar is a city in San Diego County, California, United States. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the The Thoroughbred is a horse breed Flat racing is a term commonly used to denote a form of Horse racing which is run over a level track at a predetermined distance The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Thoroughbred horse racing is a worldwide Sport and Industry involving the racing of Thoroughbred Horses It is governed by different national History and information When Del Mar opened in 1937 Bing Crosby was at the gate to personally greet the fans Del Mar is a city in San Diego County, California, United States. The Grade 1 race is open to horses three years of age up. A graded stakes race is a term applied by the American Graded Stakes Committee of the Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association to a Thoroughbred horse race in It is run on dirt at a distance of six furlong distance and presentlt offers a purse of $300,000. A furlong is a measure of Distance in Imperial units and US customary units.
The race is named for entertainer Bing Crosby, a founding partner of Del Mar Racetrack and co-owner of Binglin Stable. Harry Lillis “Bing” Crosby ( May 3, 1903 &ndash October 14, 1977) was an Academy Award winning American Popular Binglin Stable in Moorpark, Ventura County California was a stock Farm established during the latter part of the 1930s to race and
Most wins by a jockey:
Most wins by a trainer:
| Year |
Winner |
Jockey |
Trainer |
Owner |
Time |
| 2007 | In Summation | Corey Nakatani | Christophe Clement | Waterford Stable | 1:11. In Sport, a jockey is one who rides Horses in Horse racing or steeplechase racing primarily as a profession Edward J Delahoussaye (born September 21 1951) was an American Thoroughbred Jockey from New Iberia, Louisiana Corey S Nakatani (born October 21, 1970 in Covina California, United States) is an American Thoroughbred Horse racing Alex O Solis (born March 25, 1964 in Panama City, Panama) is a Jockey based in the United States. In Horse racing, a trainer is responsible for preparing a horse for races Bruce Headley (born February 14, 1934 in Baldwin Park California) is a Thoroughbred Horse trainer. Corey S Nakatani (born October 21, 1970 in Covina California, United States) is an American Thoroughbred Horse racing Christophe Clement (born November 1, 1965 in Paris, France) is a Thoroughbred Horse trainer in the United States 06 |
| 2006 | Pure as Gold | Jon K. Court | Jack Carava | La Canada Stable | 1:08. Jon Kenton Court (born November 23, 1960 in Gainesville, Florida) is an American Jockey in Thoroughbred horse racing 79 |
| 2005 | Greg's Gold | David R. Flores | David Hofmans | William R. David Romero Flores (born February 5, 1968 in Tijuana, Mexico) is a Jockey in American Thoroughbred horse racing David Hofmans (born January 27, 1943, in Los Angeles California) is an American trainer of Thoroughbred racehorses. Boswell | 1:08. 04 |
| 2004 | Kela | Tyler Baze | Mike R. Tyler Baze (born October 19, 1982 in Seattle Washington) is an American Champion Jockey. Mitchell | Jay Manoogian | 1:08. 51 |
| 2003 | Beau's Town | Pat Valenzuela | Cole Norman | David Hulkewicz | 1:07. Patrick Valenzuela (born October 17, 1962 in Montrose Colorado) is an American Thoroughbred Horse racing Jockey 96 |
| 2002 | Disturbingthepeace | Victor Espinoza | Darrell Vienna | David-Rita Milch | 1:09. Victor Espinoza (born May 23, 1972 in Mexico City, Mexico) is a Jockey in American Thoroughbred horse racing 21 |
| 2001 | Kona Gold | Alex Solis | Bruce Headley | Headley & Molasky | 1:08. | horsKona Gold| sire Java Gold | grandsire Key To The Mint| dam Double Sunrise| damsire Slew o'Gold| sex =Stallion| foaled = 1994 Kona Gold is a champion racehorse Alex O Solis (born March 25, 1964 in Panama City, Panama) is a Jockey based in the United States. Bruce Headley (born February 14, 1934 in Baldwin Park California) is a Thoroughbred Horse trainer. 22 |
| 2000 | Kona Gold | Alex Solis | Bruce Headley | Headley & Molasky | 1:08. | horsKona Gold| sire Java Gold | grandsire Key To The Mint| dam Double Sunrise| damsire Slew o'Gold| sex =Stallion| foaled = 1994 Kona Gold is a champion racehorse Alex O Solis (born March 25, 1964 in Panama City, Panama) is a Jockey based in the United States. Bruce Headley (born February 14, 1934 in Baldwin Park California) is a Thoroughbred Horse trainer. 50 |
| 1999 | Christmas Boy | Corey Nakatani | John W. Corey S Nakatani (born October 21, 1970 in Covina California, United States) is an American Thoroughbred Horse racing Sadler | Opas & Sinatra | 1:08. 11 |
| 1998 | Son of a Pistol | Alex Solis | Bruce Headley | Asistio-BBC Stables-Davenport | 1:08. Alex O Solis (born March 25, 1964 in Panama City, Panama) is a Jockey based in the United States. Bruce Headley (born February 14, 1934 in Baldwin Park California) is a Thoroughbred Horse trainer. 10 |
| 1997 | First Intent | Rene R. Douglas | Jack Carava | Lima Family Trust | 1:08. Rene R Douglas (born March 6, 1967 in Panama City) Panama is a Jockey in American Thoroughbred horse racing 80 |
| 1996 | Lit De Justice | Corey Nakatani | Jenine Sahadi | Evergreen Farm | 1:08. Corey S Nakatani (born October 21, 1970 in Covina California, United States) is an American Thoroughbred Horse racing 19 |
| 1995 | Gold Land | Ed Delahoussaye | Neil Drysdale | Prince Fahd Salman | 1:08. Edward J Delahoussaye (born September 21 1951) was an American Thoroughbred Jockey from New Iberia, Louisiana Neil D Drysdale (born 11 December 1947, Haslemere, Surrey, England) is an American based Thoroughbred Prince Fahd bin Salman bin Abdulaziz ( 1954 - July 25, 2001) was a member of the Saudi Arabia royal family, the son of the Governor 07 |
| 1994 | King's Blade | Corey Nakatani | Richard Mandella | Gamel & Kinerk | 1:08. Corey S Nakatani (born October 21, 1970 in Covina California, United States) is an American Thoroughbred Horse racing Richard E Mandella (born November 5, 1950 in Altadena California) is a Thoroughbred Horse trainer and a member of the 64 |
| 1993 | The Wicked North | Corey Black | David Bernstein | Philip Hersh | 1:08. 52 |
| 1992 | Thirty Slews | Ed Delahoussaye | Bob Baffert | Degroot & Dutch Masters III | 1:08. Edward J Delahoussaye (born September 21 1951) was an American Thoroughbred Jockey from New Iberia, Louisiana Bob Baffert (born January 13, 1953 in Nogales Arizona) is an American horse owner and trainer. 20 |
| 1991 | Bruho | Corey Nakatani | Jerry M. Corey S Nakatani (born October 21, 1970 in Covina California, United States) is an American Thoroughbred Horse racing Fanning | J. M. Scardino | 1:08. 25 |
| 1990 | Sensational Star | Rafael Meza | William Spawr | Calhoun-Risoldi-Sullivan | 1:08. 00 |
| 1989 | On The Line | Gary L. Stevens | D. Wayne Lukas | Eugene V. Klein | 1:08. Gary Lynn Stevens (born March 6, 1963 in Caldwell Idaho) is an American Thoroughbred Horse racing Jockey. Darrell Wayne Lukas (born September 2, 1935 in Antigo Wisconsin) is a former Educator who became one of the most successful Horse trainers Eugene Victor Klein ( January 29, 1921 – March 12, 1990) was an American businessman who was Chairman of the Board 00 |
| 1988 | Olympic Prospect | Alex Solis | John W. Alex O Solis (born March 25, 1964 in Panama City, Panama) is a Jockey based in the United States. Sadler | Alsdorf, Opas & Sinatra | 1:08. 80 |
| 1987 | Zany Tactics | Jack Kaenel | Blake Heap | Vera C. Brunette | 1:09. 00 |
| 1986 | American Legion | Ed Delahoussaye | D. Wayne Lukas | Melvin E. Edward J Delahoussaye (born September 21 1951) was an American Thoroughbred Jockey from New Iberia, Louisiana Darrell Wayne Lukas (born September 2, 1935 in Antigo Wisconsin) is a former Educator who became one of the most successful Horse trainers Hatley | 1:08. 20 |
| 1985 | My Favorite Moment | Ed Delahoussaye | Warren Stute | William L. Edward J Delahoussaye (born September 21 1951) was an American Thoroughbred Jockey from New Iberia, Louisiana Conner | 1:09. 80 |
| 1984 | Night Mover | Luis Ortega | Robert J. Frankel | Jerry & Ann Moss | 1:08. Robert "Bobby" J Frankel (born July 9, 1941 in Brooklyn New York) is an American Thoroughbred Race horse Jerome S "Jerry" Moss (born May 8, 1935) is an American recording executive best known for being the co-founder of A&M Records, along 60 |
| 1983 | Chinook Pass | Laffit Pincay, Jr. | Laurie N. Laffit Alejandro Pincay Jr (born December 29, 1946 in Panama City, Panama) is a retired Jockey who was based primarily in the Anderson | Hi-Yu Stable | 1:08. 60 |
| 1982 | Pencil Point | Chris McCarron | Neil French | De Benedetti & Duffel | 1:09. Christopher John "Chris" McCarron (b March 27 1955, Boston Massachusetts) is an American Thoroughbred horse racing Hall 00 |
| 1981 | Syncopate | Ed Delahoussaye | Ron McAnally | Elmendorf Farm | 1:08. Edward J Delahoussaye (born September 21 1951) was an American Thoroughbred Jockey from New Iberia, Louisiana Ronald L McAnally (born July 11, 1932, in Covington, Kentucky) is an American Hall of Fame trainer in Elmendorf Farm has been a Kentucky Thoroughbred horse racing fixture in Fayette County Kentucky since the early 1800s 60 |
| 1980 | Reb's Golden Ale | Sandy Hawley | Jerry Fanning | 3 Plus U Stable | 1:08. Desmond Sanford "Sandy" Hawley CM, MA, LLB (born April 16, 1949 in Oshawa Ontario, Canada) is a 80 |
| 1979 | Syncopate | Sandy Hawley | Ron McAnally | Elmendorf Farm | 1:08. Desmond Sanford "Sandy" Hawley CM, MA, LLB (born April 16, 1949 in Oshawa Ontario, Canada) is a Ronald L McAnally (born July 11, 1932, in Covington, Kentucky) is an American Hall of Fame trainer in Elmendorf Farm has been a Kentucky Thoroughbred horse racing fixture in Fayette County Kentucky since the early 1800s 40 |
| 1978 | Bad'n Big | Bill Shoemaker | Richard Mandella | Dr/M. William Lee Shoemaker ( August 19, 1931 &ndash October 12, 2003) was an American Jockey. Richard E Mandella (born November 5, 1950 in Altadena California) is a Thoroughbred Horse trainer and a member of the B. Wynne, Jr. | 1:07. 80 |
| 1977 | Cherry River | Laffit Pincay, Jr. | Douglas R. Laffit Alejandro Pincay Jr (born December 29, 1946 in Panama City, Panama) is a retired Jockey who was based primarily in the Oliver | Douglas R. Oliver | 1:08. 40 |
| 1976 | Cherry River | Laffit Pincay, Jr. | Douglas R. Laffit Alejandro Pincay Jr (born December 29, 1946 in Panama City, Panama) is a retired Jockey who was based primarily in the Oliver | Douglas R. Oliver | 1:09. 40 |
| 1975 | Messenger of Song | Jerry Lambert | Gordon C. Campbell | Bernard J. Ridder | 1:08. 80 |
| 1974 | Rise High | J. Tejera | Larry Rose | Sidney Factor | 1:09. 00 |
| 1973 | Pataha Prince | Bill Shoemaker | Robert J. Frankel | M. William Lee Shoemaker ( August 19, 1931 &ndash October 12, 2003) was an American Jockey. Robert "Bobby" J Frankel (born July 9, 1941 in Brooklyn New York) is an American Thoroughbred Race horse R. Frankel | 1:08. 00 |
| 1972 | Dominant Star | Fernando Alvarez | Cecil Jolly | V. H. Winchell, Jr. | 1:08. 80 |
| 1971 | Haveago | Johnny Sellers | A. Johnny Sellers (born July 31, 1937) is a retired American Jockey. T. Doyle | George Franklin Getty II | 1:08. 20 |
| 1970 | Bargain Day | Rudy Rosales | Charles Whittingham | Forked Lightning Ranch | 1:27. For the thoroughbred horse trainer of the same name see Charles E 60 |
| 1969 | Kissin' George | William T. Kissin' George (born 1963) was an American Thoroughbred racehorse considered America's premier sprinter of the late 1960s Mahorney | Michael E. Millerick | DeCourcy Graham | 1:07. 80 |
| 1968 | Pretense | Donald R. Pierce | Charles Whittingham | Llangollen Farm | 1:07. Donald R Pierce (born April 13, 1937) is a retired American Jockey in thoroughbred horse racing. For the thoroughbred horse trainer of the same name see Charles E Mary Elizabeth Whitney Tippett (born Mary Elizabeth Altemus ( June 18, 1906 - October 30, 1988) was a wealthy American Socialite and 80 |
| 1967 | Kissin' George | William T. Kissin' George (born 1963) was an American Thoroughbred racehorse considered America's premier sprinter of the late 1960s Mahorney | Michael E. Millerick | DeCourcy Graham | 1:08. 60 |
| 1966 | Chiclero | Donald R. Pierce | B. Donald R Pierce (born April 13, 1937) is a retired American Jockey in thoroughbred horse racing. R. Roberts | Bingman & Gheen | 1:08. 80 |
| 1965 | Viking Spirit | Ken Church | James I. Nazworthy | Thomas E. Brittingham III | 1:08. 60 |
| 1964 | Soldier Girl | Johnny Longden | C. John Eric Longden ( February 14, 1907 – February 14, 2003) was an American Hall of Fame jockey A. Comiskey | M/M J. Tusquellas | 1:09. 40 |
| 1963 | Sledge | Miguel Yanez | W. A. Reavis | Dee Dee Stable | 1:08. 60 |
| 1962 | Sea Orbit | Raymond York | J. M. Leavitt | Wonder Y Ranch | 1:08. 80 |
| 1962 | Crazy Kid | Angel Valenzuela | John Canty | Vista Hermosa Stable | 1:07. 80 |
| 1961 | Ann's Knight | Robert Mundorf | Farrell W. Jones | M/M S. N. Simmons | 1:08. 60 |
| 1960 | High Performance | Rudy Campas | E. E. Presnell | M/M M. H. Robineau | 1:09. 00 |
| 1959 | Ole Fols | Ismael Valenzuela | William B. Ismael "Milo" Valenzuela (born December 25, 1934 in McNary, Texas) is a retired Thoroughbred Horse racing Finnegan | N. S. McCarthy | 1:08. 80 |
| 1958 | How Now | Willie Harmatz | Cecil Jolly | G. C. Newell | 1:09. 40 |
| 1957 | How Now | Raymond York | Cecil Jolly | G. C. Newell | 1:09. 20 |
| 1956 | Colonel Mack | Ralph Neves | S. Brunson | A C T Stock Farm | 1:08. 80 |
| 1955 | One Ton Tony | Pete Moreno | C. Wihelm | W-L Ranch | 1:09. 20 |
| 1954 | Alibhai Lynn | Joe Phillippi | R. D. Moon | G. I. Martin | 1:09. 60 |
| 1953 | Ode | Raymond York | R. D. Moon | G. I. Martin | 1:10. 20 |
| 1952 | Gustaf | W. Marsh | W. W. Morris | Mrs C. C. Cate | 1:10. 00 |
| 1951 | Blue Reading | Bill Pearson | R. H. McDaniel | M/M Clement L. Hirsch | 1:10. 40 |
| 1950 | Imprerium | Bill Shoemaker | William B. William Lee Shoemaker ( August 19, 1931 &ndash October 12, 2003) was an American Jockey. Finnegan | Delman & Finnegan | 1:09. 80 |
| 1949 | Cover Up | Merlin Volzke | B. Merlin Paul Volzke (born October 5, 1925) is a retired American jockey who raced primarily on the West Coast of the United States. R. Roberts | Z T Addington | 1:10. 00 |
| 1948 | Prevaricator | J. Bravo | William Molter | E. O. Stice & Sons | 1:10. 20 |
| 1947 | Be Fearless | Lester Balaski | R. Lyall | Cuadra Coahuila | 1:10. 80 |
| 1946 | War Allies * | Ralph Neves | H. Ross | L. J. Montgomery | 1:11. 40 |
| 1946 | Indian Watch * | M. Peterson | H. Dunster | Rancho Ojo Agua | 1:11. 40 |
*1946: Dead Heat