West Virginia Derby
| Grade II race | |
| Location |
Mountaineer Park Chester, West Virginia  |
|---|---|
| Inaugurated | 1981 |
| Race type | Thoroughbred - Flat racing |
| Website |
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| Race information | |
| Distance | 1 1⁄8 miles (9 furlongs) |
| Surface | Dirt |
| Track | left-handed |
| Qualification | Three-year-olds |
| Weight | 122 lbs and allowances |
| Purse | $750,000 |
The West Virginia Derby is an American Thoroughbred horse race held annually at Mountaineer Race Track in Chester, West Virginia. The race is open to three-year-old horses and is run over a distance of 1 1⁄8 miles. A Grade II stakes race since 2009,[1] it currently offers a purse of $750,000.
Inaugurated in 1923, the race has been run at three different West Virginia racetracks:
- Tri State Park Racetrack in Huntington, West Virginia (1923, 1924, 1926)
- Wheeling Downs in Wheeling, West Virginia (1958, 1959, 1961)
- Mountaineer Park (1963–present)
There was no race in 1925, 1927, 1957, 1960, 1962, 1982–1987, and 1991-1997. In 1926 it was raced at a distance of 1 1⁄16 miles.
Records
Time record: (at current 1 1⁄8 miles)
- 1:46:29 - Soto (2003) (Stakes and track record)
Most wins by a jockey:
- 4 - Floyd Green (1963, 1964, 1965, 1966)
Winners of the West Virginia Derby since 2000
| Year |
Winner |
Jockey |
Trainer |
Owner |
Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Madefromlucky | Joe Bravo | Todd Pletcher | Cheyenne Stables/Nichol | 1:51.40 |
| 2014 | Tapiture | Rosie Napravnik | Steve Asmussen | Winchell Thoroughbreds | 1:50.66 |
| 2013 | Departing | Robby Albarado | Albert M. Stall, Jr. | Claiborne Farm/Dilschneider | 1:51.47 |
| 2012 | Macho Macho | Corey S. Nakatani | Steven Asmussen | Jerry Durant | 1:49.98 |
| 2011 | Prayer for Relief | Rafael Bejarano | Bob Baffert | Gerry Aschinger | 1:50.68 |
| 2010 | Concord Point | Martin Garcia | Bob Baffert | Kaleem Shah | 1:51.12 |
| 2009 | Soul Warrior | Dale Beckner | Steve Asmussen | Zayat Stables | 1:51.46 |
| 2008 | Ready Set | Julien Leparoux | Michael Matz | Lael Stables | 1:52.03 |
| 2007 | Zanjero | Shaun Bridgmohan | Steven M. Asmussen | Winchell Thoroughbreds LLC | 1:53.04 |
| 2006 | Bright One | Mark Guidry | Dale L. Romans | C. S. Bruder & Delmar Daubs | 1:50.08 |
| 2005 | Real Dandy | Mark Guidry | Steven M. Asmussen | Cathy & Bob Zollars | 1:50.29 |
| 2004 | Sir Shackleton | Rafael Bejarano | Nick Zito | Tracy Farmer | 1:49.16 |
| 2003 | Soto | Ramon Dominguez | Michael W. Dickinson | Baron George Von Ullman | 1:46.29 |
| 2002 | Wisemans Ferry | Jorge Chavez | Niall O'Callaghan | Morton Fink et al. | 1:49.63 |
| 2001 | Western Pride | Dana G. Whitney | Richard Estvanko | Theresa McArthur | 1:47.20 |
| 2000 | Mass Market | Rick Wilson | Benjamin W. Perkins, Jr. | Lane's End Racing et al. | 1:49.94 |
Earlier winners
- 1999 - Stellar Brush
- 1998 - Da Devil
- 1990 - Challenge My Duty
- 1989 - Doc's Leader
- 1988 - Old Stories
- 1981 - Park's Policy
- 1981 - Johnny Dance
- 1980 - Summer Advocate
- 1979 - Architect
- 1978 - Beau Sham
- 1977 - Best Person
- 1976 - Wardlaw
- 1975 - At the Front
- 1974 - Park Guard
- 1973 - Blue Chip Dan
- 1972 - Family Table
- 1972 - Bold Nobleman
- 1971 - Trico O'Erin
- 1970 - Two Joys
- 1969 - Roman Partner
- 1968 - Chargertown
- 1967 - Miracle Hill
- 1966 - Kerensa
- 1965 - Pantuity
- 1964 - Peter Le Grand
- 1963 - Etimota
- 1962 - No race
- 1961 - Dip and Whirl
- 1959 - Redbird Wish
- 1958 - Sea Hymn
- 1926 - Nine Sixty
- 1924 - Norah
- 1923 - Tender Seth
- Captain Nash won the 1970 race but was disqualified and set back to second.
- Run in two divisions in 1972 and 1981.
References
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