Frank Gomez Memorial Stakes

Last updated
Discontinued Stakes race
Location Calder Race Course
Miami Gardens, Florida
Inaugurated1972
Race type Thoroughbred - Flat racing
Race information
Distancefurlongs
SurfaceDirt
Trackleft-handed
QualificationTwo-years-old
WeightAssigned
Purse $100,000

The Frank Gomez Memorial Stakes was an American Thoroughbred horse race open to two-year-horses of either sex that was held annually at Calder Race Course in Miami Gardens, Florida from 1972 through 2013. [1]

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History

Inaugurated as the Criterium Stakes, following the December 23, 2007 death of Calder Race Course Hall of Fame trainer Frank Gomez, the race was renamed in his honor.

In 2000, the race became part of the "Summit of Speed" stakes series. In 2013, National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame inductee and future U. S. Triple Crown winner Mike Smith rode Yes I'm Lucky to victory in what would turn out to be the final running of the Frank Gomez Memorial Stakes. The following year the "Summit of Speed" stakes series was canceled when Calder's racing operations were leased to the Stronach Group, operators of Gulfstream Park, who did not pick up this race when the series resumed in 2015. [2] [3]

The race was run in two divisions in 1958, 1960 and 1963.

Chronology of race names:

Race distances:

Records

Speed record:

Most wins by a jockey:

Most wins by a trainer:

Most wins by an owner:

Winners

Year
Winner
Jockey
Trainer
Owner
Dist.
(F)
Time
Win$
2013Yes I'm Lucky Mike E. Smith Edward Plesa, Jr. Trilogy Stable & Laurie Plesa512 F1:06.35$60,000
2012Two Ts At Two BEduardo O. NunezKathleen O'ConnellGilbert Campbell512 F1:06.56$60,000
2011Mel BeachOrlando BocachicaEdward Plesa, Jr.J. Robert Harris III512 F1:07.01$60,000
2010Little Drama Eibar Coa David J. FawkesHarold L. Queen512 F1:05.59$60,000
2009 Jackson Bend Jeffrey Sanchez Stanley I. Gold Jacks or Better Farm, Inc. 6 F1:12.19$60,000
2008Red NationOrlando BocachicaEdward Plesa, Jr.J. Robert Harris III6 F1:13.30$60,000
2007Big City Man Elvis Trujillo Jose M. PinchinMr. T Stables6 F1:12.14$60,000
2006Yesbyjimminy Abel Castellano, Jr. Edward Plesa, Jr.Trilogy Stables6 F1:11.39$60,000
2005Gin Rummy KingEduardo O. NunezDavid A. VivianDominic Vittese6 F1:10.67$60,000
2004Devil's Disciple Rosemary Homeister Jr. Joseph J. WaunschJohn Somers512 F1:04.88$60,000
2003Sir OscarJulio GarciaManuel J. AzpuruaOscar Novo512 F1:05.55$60,000
2002Hear No EvilAbel Castellano, Jr.James P. HatchettJacks or Better Farm, Inc.512 F1:06.02$60,000
2001JuggernautAbel Castellano, Jr.Larry PilottiSiobhan P. Ellison512 F1:06.79$60,000
2000JacksrbetterDaniel CoaManuel J. AzpuruaGary Aiken512 F1:07.08$60,000
1999Bally Ho Rene Douglas Luis OlivaresThree G Stable512 F1:06.24$30,000
1998B L'S Sweep Javier Castellano Larry PilottiMonarch Stable, Inc.512 F1:07.06$30,000
1997Don'tcallmeacowboy Enrique M. Jurado Steven W. StandridgeFrancis W. Lucas512 F1:07.00$30,000
1996Blount IslandDale BecknerEmanuel TortoraJames Lewis, Jr.512 F1:05.40$30,000
1995Classic IntuitionJorge DuarteManuel J. AzpuruaS. G. Stable512 F1:06.80$30,000
1994The Frog ManPedro Monterrey Jr.Manuel J. AzpuruaS. G. Stable512 F1:06.60$30,000
1993Air MikeEibar CoaLuis OlivaresMarissa Olivares512 F1:05.80$30,000
1992Thirty Two SlewMichael LeeRene MendezGloria J. Kenny512 F1:05.64$30,000
1991D. J. Cat Heberto Castillo Jr. Happy AlterAlter's Racing Stable, Inc.6 F1:12.60$33,420
1990Franklin MeSteve GaffalioneGlenn M. StanchfieldDiane Eldredge6 F1:13.00$23,430
1989KrikitiEduardo O. NunezAlberto Paz-RodriguezSan Stud Gabriel6 F1:12.80$26,700
1988Valid Space Jose A. Velez, Jr. Richard R. Root Harry T. Mangurian Jr. 6 F1:13.20$27,910
1987Lover's Trust Wesley A. Ward Robert M. TriolaRobert M. Triola6 F1:12.60$33,840
1986Rainbow EastOctavio B. AvilesNewcomb GreenAronow Stable6 F1:12.60$28,050
1985Kid ColinOmar Londono Frank A. Alexander Barry K. Schwartz512 F1:06.60$33,690
1984-1Cameo KingSantiago SotoNick Gianos, Jr.Nick Gianos, Jr.512 F1:07.60$24,345
1984-2 Smile Gene St. Leon Frank Gomez Frances A. Genter Stable 512 F1:07.00$24,195
1983Fortunate Prospect Mary Russ Carl D. ArmbristerRetreat Stable/Mike N. Sherman512 F1:06.80$17,265
1982El Kaiser Chuck Baltazar Larry LyonsPony Horse Stable512 F1:05.00$16,380
1981MarshallerFelix FerrerManuel J. AzpuruaCarlota Stable512 F1:13.40$16,575
1980Silent StepperSantiago SotoJuan A. SanchezMephisto Stable6 F1:13.00$17,190
1979She Can't Miss Walter Guerra Frank GomezElcee H. Stable6 F1:11.20$16,575
1978-1Cherry PopOcatavio VergaraJose A. MendezC & B Stable8 F1:40.20$17,700
1978-2Solo HainaOctavio B. AvilesLarry GeigerGuy H. Burt8 F1:40.80$17,700
1977GalimoreJesus S. RodriguezJose A. MendezGreen & Rennert, Inc.8 F1:38.80$25,830
1976Champion du Nord Miguel A. Rivera Alfred A. ScottiEmanuel Mittman8 F1:38.00$26,040
1975EmbajadorCarlos AstorgaLeo SierraSol-Gar Stable8 F1:39.40$26,670
1974Famed DiplomatWilliam NemetiFrank J. McManusR. M. Curtis8 F1:38.40$10,000
1973Friendly Bee Sam Maple Michael V. D'AmelioSusan E. Fiore8 F1:42.20$11,790
1972Farm TimeD. HidalgoSam B. David, Jr.Albert Ponn8 F1:42.20$9,980

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