Sorrento Stakes
| Grade II race | |
| Location |
Del Mar Racetrack Del Mar, California |
|---|---|
| Inaugurated | 1967 |
| Race type | Thoroughbred - Flat racing |
| Website | www.dmtc.com |
| Race information | |
| Distance | 6.5 furlongs |
| Surface | Dirt |
| Track | Left-handed |
| Qualification | Two-year-old Fillies |
| Weight | 123 lbs with allowances |
| Purse | $200,000[1] |
The Sorrento Stakes is an American Thoroughbred horse race held annually at Del Mar Racetrack in Del Mar, California. It is open to two-year-old fillies and is run at a distance of six and one-half furlongs on the dirt. In 2013, it was from Grade III to Grade II. It currently offers a purse of $200,000.
Since inception the race has been contested at various distances and surfaces:
- 7.5 furlongs : 1967 (on turf)
- 6 furlongs : 1970-73 (on dirt)
- 1 mile : 1974-1985 (on dirt)
- 7 furlongs : 1986-1992 (on dirt)
- 6.5 furlongs : 1993-2006, 2015–present (on dirt)
- 6.5 furlongs : 2007–2014 (on Polytrack)
Records
Speed record: (at current distance of 6.5 furlongs)
- 1:15.60 - Batroyale (1995)
Most wins by a jockey:
- 6 - Laffit Pincay, Jr. (1976, 1980, 1987, 1989, 1993, 2000)
- 5 - Bill Shoemaker (1972, 1977, 1981, 1982, 1984)
- 5 - David Flores (1999, 2001, 2003, 2004, 2007)
Most wins by a trainer:
- 7 - Bob Baffert (1991, 1995, 1998, 1999, 2004, 2012, 2015)
Most wins by an owner:
- 3 - Elmendorf (1974, 1975, 1978)
Winners since 1991
| Year |
Winner |
Jockey |
Trainer |
Time |
Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Champagne Room | Mario Gutierrez | Peter Eurton | 1:16.35 | II |
| 2015 | Pretty N Cool | Martin Garcia | Bob Baffert | 1:16.94 | II |
| 2014 | Sunset Glow | Victor Espinoza | Wesley A. Ward | 1:16.61 | II |
| 2013 | Concave | Mario Gutierrez | Doug F. O'Neill | 1:17.45 | II |
| 2012 | Executiveprivilege | Rafael Bejarano | Bob Baffert | 1:16.98 | III |
| 2011 | Mighty Caroline | Joel Rosario | Melody Conlon | 1:16.75 | III |
| 2010 | Wickedly Perfect | Rafael Bejarano | Doug O'Neill | 1:17.18 | III |
| 2009 | Mi Sueno | Michael Baze | Eric Guillot | 1:14.40 | III |
| 2008 | Evita Argentina | Tyler Baze | John Sadler | 1:17.51 | III |
| 2007 | Tasha's Miracle | David Flores | John Sadler | 1:19.59 | III |
| 2006 | Untouched Talent | Victor Espinoza | Jeff Bonde | 1:18.20 | III |
| 2005 | Bully Bones | Rene Douglas | David La Croix | 1:17.36 | III |
| 2004 | Inspiring | David Flores | Bob Baffert | 1:18.29 | III |
| 2003 | Tizdubai | David Flores | Eoin Harty | 1:17.15 | II |
| 2002 | Buffythecenterfold | Matt Garcia | Melvin Stute | 1:17.39 | II |
| 2001 | Tempera | David Flores | Eoin Harty | 1:16.13 | II |
| 2000 | Give Praise | Laffit Pincay Jr. | James Chapman | 1:17.88 | II |
| 1999 | Chilukki | David Flores | Bob Baffert | 1:16.40 | II |
| 1998 | Silverbulletday | Gary Stevens | Bob Baffert | 1:17.56 | II |
| 1997 | Career Collection | Corey Nakatani | Wallace Dollase | 1:17.83 | II |
| 1996 | Desert Digger | Eddie Delahoussaye | Marcelo Polanco | 1:16.03 | II |
| 1995 | Batroyale | Gary Stevens | Bob Baffert | 1:15.26 | II |
| 1994 | How So Oiseau | Patrick Valenzuela | Brian Mayberry | 1:15.89 | II |
| 1993 | Phone Chatter | Laffit Pincay Jr. | Richard Mandella | 1:16.23 | III |
| 1992 | Zoonaqua | Eddie Delahoussaye | Brian Mayberry | 1:22.67 | III |
| 1991 | Soviet Sojourn | Corey Nakatani | Bob Baffert | 1:22.38 | III |
Previous winners
- 1990 - Lite Light (Russell Baze)
- 1989 - Cheval Volant (Laffit Pincay, Jr.)
- 1988 - Stocks Up (Gary Stevens)
- 1987 - Hasty Pasty (Laffit Pincay, Jr.)
- 1986 - Brave Raj (Patrick Valenzuela)
References
- ↑ "Sorrento Stakes Profile". www.equibase.com. Retrieved 7 August 2016.
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