Las Cienegas Stakes
The Las Cienegas Stakes is a race for Thoroughbred horses run each year at Santa Anita Park. Open to fillies and mares age four and up, it is run at a distance of five and a half furlongs on turf.
| Grade III race | |
| Location | Santa Anita Park Arcadia, California, United States |
|---|---|
| Inaugurated | 1974 |
| Race type | Thoroughbred - Flat racing |
| Website | www |
| Race information | |
| Distance | 5 1⁄2 furlongs sprint |
| Surface | Turf |
| Track | left-handed |
| Qualification | Four-years-old & up mares & fillies |
| Weight | 124 lbs with allowances[1] |
| Purse | $100,000 (since 1998)[2] |
A Grade III stakes since 1992, it has a current purse of $100,000. The Las Cienegas was run as a handicap until 2013 when it was switched to a regular stakes race[2] with allowance weight conditions.[1]
The race has been contested at a variety of distances over the years:[2]
- 5 1⁄2 furlongs on turf – 2020
- about 6 1⁄2 furlongs on the downhill turf course – 1991 to 2019
- switched to 6 1⁄2 furlongs on the dirt due to weather conditions in 2012, 2016, 2017 and 2019
- 6 1⁄2 furlongs on turf – 1974 to 1990
- switched to 6 1⁄2 furlongs on the dirt due to weather conditions in 1979, 1982, 1983, 1986
Records
On January 11, 2020, the Las Cienegas Stakes was run for the first time at a distance of 5 1⁄2 furlongs on turf. Brazilian import Jolie Olimpica, making her first start in the United States, set a new Santa Anita Park course record of 1:01 flat for that distance.[3]
Speed record:
- 1:11.66 @ 6 1⁄2 (±) furlongs on turf: Elusive Diva (2005)
- 1:14.40 @ 6 1⁄2 furlongs on dirt: Excitable Lady (1982)
Most wins:
- 2 - Mizdirection (2012, 2013)
Most wins by a jockey:
- 4 - Kent Desormeaux (1998, 2002, 2005, 2018)
Most wins by a trainer:
- 4 - Gary F. Jones (1981, 1987, 1992, 1996)
- 4 - Robert J. Frankel (1989, 2002, 2003, 2004)
- 4 - Richard E. Mandella (1997, 1999, 2016, 2020)
Most wins by an owner:
- 2 - Golden Eagle Farm (1992, 1997)
- 2 - Juddmonte Farms (2003, 2004)
- 2 - Jungle Racing LLC (2012, 2013)
Winners
| Year |
Winner |
Age |
Jockey |
Trainer |
Owner |
Dist. (Furlongs) |
Time |
Win$ |
Gr. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Jolie Olimpica | 4 | Mike E. Smith | Richard E. Mandella | Fox Hill Farms, Inc. (Rick Porter) | 5 1⁄2 F | 1:01.00 | $60,000 | G3 |
| 2019 | Belvoir Bay | 6 | Flavien Prat | Peter L. Miller | Gary Barber | 6 1⁄2 F (d) | 1:15.06 | $60,000 | UGS |
| 2018 | Coniah | 5 | Kent Desormeaux | William E. Morey | James W. & Tammy M. McKenney | 6 1⁄2 F (±) | 1:12.17 | $60,000 | G3 |
| 2017 | Watch This Cat | 5 | Corey Nakatani | Richard Baltas | Bederian, Kamberian, Nakkashian | 6 1⁄2 F (d) | 1:16.41 | $60,000 | UGS |
| 2016 | Dreamologist | 4 | Flavien Prat | Richard E. Mandella | LNJ Foxwoods | 6 1⁄2 F (d) | 1:15.56 | $60,000 | G3 |
| 2015 | Home Journey | 5 | Rafael Bejarano | Mike Puype | GGG Stables & Russell J. Sarno | 6 1⁄2 F (±) | 1:13.09 | $60,000 | G3 |
| 2014 | Tribal Spy | 4 | Joseph Talamo | Adam Kitchingman | Triple B Farms | 6 1⁄2 F (±) | 1:12.12 | $60,000 | G3 |
| 2013 | Mizdirection | 5 | Joseph Talamo | Mike Puype | Jungle Racing LLC, Strauss, Grohs, Beljak, KMN Racing LLC, et al | 6 1⁄2 F (±) | 1:12.61 | $60,000 | G3 |
| 2012 | Mizdirection | 4 | David Flores | Mike Puype | Jungle Racing, LLC, Grohs, Strauss, Beljak, Nish | 6.5 F (d) | 1:16.50 | $60,000 | UGS |
| 2011 | Separate Forest | 4 | Pat Valenzuela | Doug O'Neill | Suarez Racing, Inc. | 6 1⁄2 F (±) | 1:12.64 | $60,000 | G3 |
| 2010 | Unzip Me | 4 | Joseph Talamo | Martin F. Jones | Harris Farms, Inc., Antonsen, Jones & Valpredo | 6 1⁄2 F (±) | 1:12.80 | $60,000 | G3 |
| 2009 | Gotta Have Her | 5 | Tyler Baze | Jenine Sahadi | Green Lantern Stables LLC | 6 1⁄2 F (±) | 1:11.92 | $60,000 | G3 |
| 2008 | Lightmyfirebaby | 5 | Alex Solis | Barry Abrams | Richard O’Neill Trust | 6 1⁄2 F (±) | 1:13.25 | $67,620 | G3 |
| 2007 | River's Prayer | 4 | Clinton Potts | Paula Capestro | Bantry Farms, Capestro, et al | 6 1⁄2 F (±) | 1:12.99 | $65,220 | G3 |
| 2006 | Cambiocorsa | 4 | Jon Court | Doug O'Neill | Leatherman Racing | 6 1⁄2 F (±) | 1:12.60 | $67,740 | G3 |
| 2005 | Elusive Diva | 4 | Kent Desormeaux | Mark Glatt | Branch, Branch, Konecny et al | 6 1⁄2 F (±) | 1:11.66 | $66,660 | G3 |
| 2004 | Etoile Montante | 4 | Javier Santiago | Robert J. Frankel | Juddmonte Farms | 6 1⁄2 F (±) | 1:13.32 | $67,680 | G3 |
| 2003 | Heat Haze | 4 | Jose Valdivia Jr. | Robert J. Frankel | Juddmonte Farms | 6 1⁄2 F (±) | 1:13.11 | $66,000 | G3 |
| 2002 | Rolly Polly Ire | 4 | Kent Desormeaux | Robert J. Frankel | Wildenstein Stable | 6 1⁄2 F (±) | 1:12.55 | $65,100 | G3 |
| 2001 | Go Go | 4 | Eddie Delahoussaye | Warren Stute | Thomas & Thomas Racing | 6 1⁄2 F (±) | 1:13.54 | $65,700 | G3 |
| 2000 | Evening Promise | 4 | Danny Sorenson | Kathy Walsh | Richard Duggan & James R. Vreeland | 6 1⁄2 F (±) | 1:13.66 | $63,840 | G3 |
| 1999 | Desert Lady | 4 | Corey Nakatani | Richard E. Mandella | The Thoroughbred Corp. | 6 1⁄2 F (±) | 1:13.65 | $65,640 | G3 |
| 1998 | Dance Parade | 4 | Kent Desormeaux | Neil D. Drysdale | H.R.H. Prince Fahd Salman | 6 1⁄2 F (±) | 1:13.60 | $64,800 | G3 |
| 1997 | Advancing Star | 4 | Gary Stevens | Richard E. Mandella | Golden Eagle Farm | 6 1⁄2 F (±) | 1:12.50 | $96,550 | G3 |
| 1996 | Ski Dancer | 4 | Gary Stevens | Gary F. Jones | Kallenberg Thoroughbred, Inc. | 6 1⁄2 F (±) | 1:14.59 | $64,300 | G3 |
| 1995 | Marina Park | 5 | Alex Solis | Ian P. D. Jory | Greenland Park, Ltd. | 6 1⁄2 F (±) | 1:13.77 | $63,175 | G3 |
| 1994 | Mamselle Bebette | 4 | Chris McCarron | Jack Van Berg | Big Train Farm | 6 1⁄2 F (±) | 1:13.05 | $45,975 | G3 |
| 1993 | Glen Kate | 6 | Corey Black | Bill Shoemaker | Wayne Gretzky & Bruce McNall | 6 1⁄2 F (±) | 1:12.71 | $61,225 | G3 |
| 1992 | Heart of Joy | 5 | Chris McCarron | Gary F. Jones | Golden Eagle Farm | 6 1⁄2 F (±) | 1:12.72 | $63,475 | G3 |
| 1991 | Flower Girl | 4 | Eddie Delahoussaye | Hector O. Palma | William J. Gredley | 6 1⁄2 F (±) | 1:13.20 | $49,650 | |
| 1990 | Stylish Star | 4 | Chris McCarron | Dan L. Hendricks | Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Cavanagh | 6 1⁄2 F (±) | 1:13.00 | $47,100 | |
| 1989 | Imperial Star | 5 | Robbie Davis | Robert J. Frankel | Bob Trussel, Jr. | 6 1⁄2 F (±) | 1:15.60 | $50,450 | |
| 1988 | Hairless Heiress | 5 | Gary Stevens | Noble Threewitt | Jawl Brothers | 6 1⁄2 F (±) | 1:15.00 | $52,050 | |
| 1987 | Lichi | 7 | Gary Baze | Gary F. Jones | Preston Farm | 6 1⁄2 F (±) | 1:14.40 | $38,150 | |
| 1986 | Shywing | 4 | Laffit Pincay Jr. | Jerry Fanning | Cardiff Stud Farm | 6 1⁄2 F (d) | 1:18.00 | $37,550 | |
| 1985 | Danzadar | 4 | Dario Acosta Lozoya | Hector O. Palma | Granja Vista Del Rio Stable | 6 1⁄2 F (±) | 1:14.00 | $37,250 | |
| 1984 | Tangent | 4 | Gustavo Barrera | Wayne Murty | Bacchus, Harrison, McGee et al | 6 1⁄2 F (±) | 1:15.00 | $39,600 | |
| 1983 | Faneuil Lass | 4 | Laffit Pincay Jr. | D. Wayne Lukas | Sam E. Stevens | 6 1⁄2 F (d) | 1:17.40 | $41,200 | |
| 1982 | Excitable Lady | 4 | Eddie Delahoussaye | Ronald McAnally | Thomas E. Gentry | 6 1⁄2 F (d) | 1:14.40 | $37,450 | |
| 1981 | Wishing Well | 6 | Fernando Toro | Gary F. Jones | Mr. or Mrs. Michael Lima | 6 1⁄2 F (±) | 1:13.40 | $34,250 | |
| 1980 | Great Lady M. | 5 | Pat Valenzuela | D. Wayne Lukas | Robert H. Spreen | 6 1⁄2 F (±) | 1:14.80 | $28,100 | |
| 1979 | Pressing Date | 5 | Angel Cordero Jr. | William J. Hirsch | King Ranch | 6 1⁄2 F (d) | 1:16.40 | $27,500 | |
| 1978 | Drama Critic | 4 | Darrel McHargue | Ronald McAnally | Elmendorf | 6 1⁄2 F (±) | 1:14.00 | $27,800 | |
| 1977 | Dancing Femme | 4 | Bill Shoemaker | Tommy Doyle | Jack L. Finley | 6 1⁄2 F (±) | 1:13.60 | $24,600 | |
| 1976 | Life's Hope | 3 | Laffit Pincay Jr. | Laz Barrera | Harbor View Farm | 6 F (d) | 1:09.40 | $20,100 | |
| 1975 | Race not held | ||||||||
| 1974 | Woodland Pines | 5 | Laffit Pincay Jr. | Cecil Jolly | Linda Briggs Smith | 6 1⁄2 F (±) | 1:13.00 | $18,650 | |
References
- "Chart of the 2020 Las Cienegas". www.equibase.com. Retrieved 17 May 2020.
- "Stakes profile". www.equibase.com. Retrieved 17 May 2020.
- "Jolie Olimpica Sets Course Record in U.S. debut". Thoroughbred Daily News, page 8. 2020-01-12. Retrieved 2020-07-01.
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