Honey Fox Stakes

Last updated
Honey Fox Stakes
Grade III race
Location Gulfstream Park
Hallandale Beach, Florida,
United States
Inaugurated1984
Race type Thoroughbred – Flat racing – Turf
Website Gulfstream Park
Race information
DistanceOne mile
SurfaceTurf
TrackLeft-handed
Qualification fillies and mares, four years old and older
Weight124 lbs with allowances
PurseUS$150,000 (since 2022)

The Honey Fox Stakes is a Grade III American Thoroughbred horse race for fillies and mares that are four years or older held over a distance of 1 mile on the turf scheduled annually in late February or early March at Gulfstream Park, Hallandale Beach, Florida. The event currently carries a purse of $150,000.

Contents

History

The event was inaugurated on 25 May 1984 as the Honey Fox Stakes for three-year-old fillies over a distance of 1+1⁄16 miles and pitted the two divisional winners Oakbrook Lady, Delta Mary from the newly created Herecomesthebride Stakes which was held 16 days earlier. Oakbrook Lady was victorious over Delta Mary with longshot Lady Mellody a distant third in a time of 1:43 flat. [1]

The event was named after the winning mare Honey Fox [2] who won thirteen races in her career including the Grade II Orchid Handicap.

In 1985 Gulfstream Park introduced a new race which was a predecessor to today's named event, known as the Joe Namath Stakes which continued the conditions established in the inaugural running in 1984 with a shorter distance of one mile. This race was named after the New York Jets Super Bowl winning quarterback Joe Namath. [3] In 1986 the event's conditions were changed to handicap which also saw a rename to Joe Namath Handicap. [3] Gulfstream Park acknowledges that the Honey Fox Stakes had its beginnings from the Joe Namath Handicap. [4]

However, the name Honey Fox was used in events and a branch continued in 1985 and with the last running in 1991. [5]

Between 1985 and 1989 the event was held in split divisions. [6]

The event was upgraded to Grade III in 1994. [7]

The event was renamed to the Honey Fox Handicap in 2000 and between 2013 and 2017 it was run as a Grade II race. [3]

In 2009, the race was changed from a handicap to an stakes allowance weight basis and rename to the original name of the event - Honey Fox Stakes. [3]

Records

Speed record:

Margins:

Most wins by a jockey
Most wins by a trainer

Winners

YearWinnerAgeJockeyTrainerOwnerDistanceTimePurseGradeRef
Honey Fox Stakes
2023Faith in Humanity (FR) 4 Joel Rosario Chad C. Brown Klaravich Stables 1 mile1:34.12$150,000III [8]
2022 In Italian (GB) 4 Irad Ortiz Jr. Chad C. Brown Peter M. Brant abt. 1 mile1:35.16$150,000III [9]
2021Got Stormy6 Tyler Gaffalione Mark E. Casse My Racehorse CA & Spendthrift Farm 1 mile1:35.52$125,000III [10]
2020Getmotherarose4 Junior Alvarado Thomas M. BushMary Abeel Sullivan Trust1 mile1:34.73$150,000III [11]
2019Precieuse (IRE)4 Javier Castellano Chad C. Brown Peter M. Brant 1 mile1:34.14$150,000III [12]
2018Lull4 José L. Ortiz Christophe Clement Claiborne Farm & Adele Dilschneider1 mile1:33.14$250,000III [13]
2017Celestine5 José L. Ortiz Christophe Clement Moyglare Stud Farm 1 mile1:35.19$300,000II [14]
2016Celestine4 Junior Alvarado William I. Mott Phaedrus Flights1 mile1:36.09$300,000II [15]
2015Lady Lara (IRE)4 Junior Alvarado William I. Mott Swettenham Stud 1 mile1:34.03$300,000II [16]
2014Centre Court5 Julien R. Leparoux George R. Arnold II G. Watts Humphrey Jr. 1 mile1:36.61$200,000II [17]
2013Centre Court4 Julien R. Leparoux George R. Arnold II G. Watts Humphrey Jr. 1 mile1:33.18$150,000II [18]
2012Tapitsfly5 Julien R. Leparoux Dale L. Romans Frank L. Jones Jr1 mile1:34.23$150,000II [19]
2011Never Retreat6 Julien R. Leparoux Chris M. BlockTeam Block1 mile1:34.24$100,000III [20]
2010Wasted Tears5Cornelio H. VelasquezBart B. EvansBart B. Evans1 mile1:33.81$100,000III [21]
2009I Lost My Choo4 Jose Lezcano Philip M. SerpeFlying Zee Stable (Carl Lizza, Jr. &Herbert Hochreiter)1 mile1:33.40$100,000III [22]
2008Race not held
Honey Fox Handicap
2007Wait a While4 John R. Velazquez Todd A. Pletcher William S. Farish III & W. Temple Webber Jr.1+1⁄16 miles1:39.37$100,000III [23]
2006Wend5 Edgar S. Prado William I. Mott Claiborne Farm 1+1⁄16 miles1:38.31$100,000III [24]
2005Sand Springs5 Jerry D. Bailey William I. Mott Swettenham Stud 1+1⁄16 miles1:38.41$100,000III [25]
2004Delmonico Cat5 Jerry D. Bailey William I. Mott Pam & Martin Wygod 1+1⁄16 miles1:41.30$100,000III [26]
2003San Dare5 Mark Guidry Rick HilesDavid G. Mounts1+1⁄16 miles1:46.19$100,000III [27]
2002Batique6 Jorge F. Chavez Michael R. Matz Helen K. Grovesabt. 1+1⁄16 miles1:49.32$100,000III [28]
2001Spook Express (SAF)7 Mike E. Smith Thomas J. SkiffingtonKinloch Enterprises1 mile1:35.60$100,000III [29]
Joe Namath Handicap
2000Dominique's Joy5 Jerry D. Bailey William I. Mott Madeleine A. Paulson 1+1⁄16 miles1:39.91$75,000III [30]
1999Colcon6 Jerry D. Bailey William I. Mott Cavallix1+1⁄16 miles1:41.71$75,000III [31]
1998Parade Queen4 Pat Day Neil J. Howard William S. Farish III & Edward J. Hudson Jr.1+1⁄16 miles1:42.10$75,000III [32]
1997Rare Blend4 Jerry D. Bailey Claude R. McGaughey III H. Joseph Allen 1+1⁄16 miles1:44.28$75,000IIIOn dirt [33]
1996Apolda5 Jerry D. Bailey William I. Mott Allen E. Paulson 1+1⁄16 miles1:41.55$75,000III [34]
1995Regal Joy4 Dave Penna Larry BatesMargulies Stable1+1⁄16 miles1:44.79$60,000IIIOn dirt [35]
1994Sambacarioca5 Jerry D. Bailey Martin D. Wolfson Team Valor Stable 1+1⁄16 miles1:43.41$60,000IIIOn dirt [36]
1993Hero's Love5 Earlie Fires Daniel J. Vella Frank Stronach 1+1⁄16 miles1:42.90$50,000Listed [37]
1992Explosive Kate5 Dave Penna Louis M. Goldfine Richard L. Duchossois 1+1⁄16 miles1:43.37$50,000Listed [38]
1991Vigorous Lady5Michael Andre LeeJoseph P. BertolinoMonarch Stable1 mile & 70 yards1:40.30$50,000ListedOn dirt [39]
1990Fieldy (IRE)7 Jerry D. Bailey Thomas J. SkiffingtonFernwood Stableabt. 1 mile1:37.60$50,000Listed [40]
1989Vana Turns4 Randy Romero George R. Arnold II Glencrest Farm1 mile1:35.80$50,725ListedDivision 1 [41]
Fieldy (IRE)6 Craig Perret Thomas J. SkiffingtonFernwood Stable1:36.00$50,225Division 2 [42]
1988Allegedum5 Ángel Cordero Jr. Thomas J. SkiffingtonBarbara Phillips1 mile1:36.00$51,525ListedDivision 1 [43]
Shaughnessy Road4 José A. Vélez Jr. Carl A. Nafzger Genter Frances A Stable1:35.20$51,025Division 2 [44]
1987Small Virtue4 Jacinto Vásquez H. Allen Jerkens Tayhill Stable1 mile1:37.00$46,025ListedDivision 1 [45]
Top Socialite5 Craig Perret Alan E. Goldberg Betty Marcus1:37.40$46,525Division 2 [46]
1986Gypsy Prayer5Robert Neal LesterJames D. FrederiksenTroy H. Seale7 furlongs1:22.00$49,975ListedDivision 1 [47]
One Fine Lady4 José A. Vélez Jr. Al W. HinsonLarry Foggle1:21.00$49,475Division 2 [48]
Joe Namath Stakes
1985One Fine Lady3Victor H. MolinaAl W. HinsonLarry Foggleabt. 1 mile1:35.60$32,095ListedDivision 1 [49]
Affirmance3 Eddie Maple Frank Martin Sr. Harbor View Farm 1:34.60$32,695Division 2 [50]

Honey Fox (1984–1991)

YearWinnerAgeJockeyTrainerOwnerDistanceTimePurseGradeRef
Honey Fox Handicap
1991Be Exclusive (IRE)5Kendra Taylor Jonathan E. Sheppard Augustin Stable 1+1⁄16 miles1:40.97$50,000Listed [51]
1990Leave It Be5Herbert CastilloMark C. DumasLiberty D Stables1+1⁄16 miles1:47.00$40,000 [52]
Honey Fox Stakes
1989View Of Royalty5Julio PezuaJ. David BraddyDonald R. Dizney1+1⁄2 miles2:32.00$34,950 [53]
1988Munchkin Michelle4Steve GaffalioneMargie AllenBlack Chip Stable1+1⁄2 miles2:29.80$38,130 [54]
1987Easter Mary3Julio Pezua Hubert Hine William A. Wood & Estate of Arnold Funger1+1⁄16 miles1:43.20$40,845 [55]
Honey Fox Purse
1986Connie's Taj4 Jose A. Santos Manuel A. EstavezManuel A. Estavez & Grassymeade Stablesabt. 1+1⁄16 miles1:45.20$25,000 [56]
1985Warglo5Robert WoodhouseJames FogartyKenmare Farmabt. 1 mile1:38.00$26,500 [57]
Honey Fox Stakes
1984Oakbrook Lady3 Alex Solis Reed M. CombestOakbrook Stable1+1⁄16 miles1:43.00$33,4253YOF only [1]

Legend:
  Turf  Dirt

See also

List of American and Canadian Graded races

Related Research Articles

The Princess Rooney Stakes is a Grade III American Thoroughbred horse race for fillies and mares aged three and older over a distance of seven furlongs on the dirt run annually at Gulfstream Park in Hallandale Beach, Florida.

The Pegasus World Cup Turf Invitational is a Grade I American Thoroughbred horse race, by invitation for four-year-olds and older over a distance of one and one-eighth miles on the turf track, held annually in late January or early February at Gulfstream Park, Hallandale Beach, Florida. The event currently carries a purse of $1,000,000.

The Smile Sprint Stakes is a Grade III American Thoroughbred horse race for horses aged three and older over a distance of six furlongs on the dirt run annually in early July at Gulfstream Park in Hallandale Beach, Florida.

The Gulfstream Park Oaks is a Grade II American Thoroughbred horse race for three year old fillies, over a distance of one and one-eighth miles on the dirt held annually in March at Gulfstream Park, Hallandale Beach, Florida. The event currently carries a purse of $250,000.

The Inside Information Stakes is a Grade II American Thoroughbred horse race for fillies and mares that are four years old or older, over a distance of seven furlongs on the dirt held annually in late January at Gulfstream Park in Hallandale Beach, Florida. The event currently carries a purse of $200,000.

The Forward Gal Stakes is a Grade III American Thoroughbred horse race for three-year-old fillies, over a distance of seven furlongs on the dirt held annually in late January or early February at Gulfstream Park in Hallandale Beach, Florida. The event currently carries a purse of $125,000.

The Holy Bull Stakes is a Grade III American Thoroughbred horse race for three year old horses run over the distance of one and one-sixteenth miles on the dirt, held annually in January at Gulfstream Park, Hallandale Beach, Florida. The event currently carries a purse of $250,000.

The Razorback Handicap is a Grade III American Thoroughbred horse race for four-year-olds and older at a distance of one and one-sixteenth miles on the dirt run annually in February at Oaklawn Park Race Track in Hot Springs, Arkansas. The event currently offers a purse of $700,000.

The Canadian Turf Stakes is a Grade III American Thoroughbred horse race, by invitation for four-year-olds and older over a distance of one and one-sixteenth miles on the turf track, held annually in late February or early March at Gulfstream Park, Hallandale Beach, Florida. The event currently carries a purse of $150,000.

The Pan American Stakes is a Grade II American Thoroughbred horse race for horses that are four years or older held over a distance of one and one-half miles on the turf usually scheduled annually in late March as an under card event on Florida Derby day at Gulfstream Park, Hallandale Beach, Florida. The event currently carries a purse of $200,000.

The Tropical Turf Stakes is a Grade III American Thoroughbred horse race for horses three years olds and older at the distance of one mile on the turf held annually in January at Gulfstream Park, Hallandale Beach, Florida. The event currently carries a purse of $100,000.

The Orchid Stakes is a Grade III American Thoroughbred horse race for fillies and mares that are four years or older held over a distance of one and one-half miles on the turf usually scheduled annually in late March as an under card event on Florida Derby day at Gulfstream Park, Hallandale Beach, Florida. The event currently carries a purse of $150,000.

The Fred W. Hooper Stakes is a Grade III American Thoroughbred horse race for four years olds and older at the distance of one mile on the dirt held annually in January at Gulfstream Park, Hallandale Beach, Florida. The event currently carries a purse of $150,000.

The Ghostzapper Stakes is a Grade III American Thoroughbred horse race for four-years-old and older at a distance of one and one-sixteenth miles on the dirt run annually in March at Gulfstream Park located in Hallandale Beach, Florida. The event currently offers a purse of $150,000.

The Fort Lauderdale Stakes is a Grade II American Thoroughbred horse race open for three years old or older, over a distance of one and one-eighth miles on the turf track held annually in December at Gulfstream Park, Hallandale Beach, Florida. The event currently carries a purse of $200,000.

The Herecomesthebride Stakes is a Grade III American Thoroughbred horse race for three year old fillies, over a distance of one mile on the turf held annually in March at Gulfstream Park, Hallandale Beach, Florida. The event currently carries a purse of $200,000.

The Pegasus World Cup Invitational Stakes is an American Thoroughbred horse race whose first running was on January 28, 2017 at Gulfstream Park in Hallandale Beach, Florida. It is run over the dirt at the distance of 1+1⁄8 miles and is open to horses four years old and up. The Grade I rating was assumed from the Donn Handicap.

The Very One Stakes is a Grade III American Thoroughbred horse race for fillies and mares that are four years or older run over a distance of 1+3⁄8 miles on the turf held annually in late February or early March at Gulfstream Park, Hallandale Beach, Florida. The event currently carries a purse of $150,000.

The Sugar Swirl Stakes is a Grade III American Thoroughbred horse race for fillies and mares that are three years old or older, over a distance of 6 furlongs on the dirt track held annually in December at Gulfstream Park, Hallandale Beach, Florida. The event currently carries a purse of $125,000.

The Mr. Prospector Stakes is a Grade III American Thoroughbred horse race open for three years old or older, over a distance of 7 furlongs on the dirt track held annually in December at Gulfstream Park, Hallandale Beach, Florida. The event currently carries a purse of $125,000.

References

  1. 1 2 Evans, Luther (26 May 1984). "Oakbrook Lady overtakes Delta Mary in Honey Fox – (race 9: held 25 May 1984)". Miami Herald . p. 40. Retrieved 16 February 2021.
  2. ↑ "HONEY FOX (USA) b. M, 1977 – 27 Starts, 13 Wins, 5 Places, 3 Shows Career Earnings: $582,256". Thoroughbred Pedigree Online. 2020. Retrieved 24 April 2020.
  3. 1 2 3 4 "Stakes profile". www.equibase.com. Retrieved 5 June 2020.
  4. ↑ "Honey Fox Grade 3 Winners". Gulfstream Park Media Guide Winners. 2020. pp. 74, 75. Archived from the original on 26 February 2021. Retrieved 18 February 2021.
  5. ↑ "HONEY FOX STAKES-GULFSTREAM - MULTIPLE TRACKS". Thoroughbred Pedigree Online. 2021. Retrieved 17 February 2021.
  6. ↑ "HONEY FOX STAKES (2ND. DIV.) - GULFSTREAM PARK, FL". Thoroughbred Pedigree Online. 2021. Retrieved 17 February 2021.
  7. ↑ "HONEY FOX STAKES - MULTIPLE TRACKS". Thoroughbred Pedigree Online. 2021. Retrieved 17 February 2021.
  8. ↑ "2023 Honey Fox Stakes Grade 3 – (race 11)". Equibase. Retrieved 5 March 2023.
  9. ↑ "2022 Honey Fox Stakes Grade 3 – (race 9)". Equibase. 5 March 2022. Retrieved 5 March 2022.
  10. ↑ "2021 Honey Fox Stakes Grade 3 – (race 11)". Equibase. 27 February 2021. Retrieved 28 February 2021.
  11. ↑ "2020 Honey Fox Stakes Grade 3 – (race 5)". Equibase. 29 February 2020. Retrieved 24 April 2020.
  12. ↑ "2019 Honey Fox Stakes Grade 3 – (race 11)". Equibase. 2 March 2019. Retrieved 24 April 2020.
  13. ↑ "2018 Honey Fox Stakes Grade 3 – (race 11)". Equibase. 31 March 2018. Retrieved 24 April 2020.
  14. ↑ "2017 Honey Fox Stakes Grade 2 – (race 10)". Equibase. 1 April 2017. Retrieved 24 April 2020.
  15. ↑ "2016 Honey Fox Stakes Grade 2 – (race 12)". Equibase. 2 April 2016. Retrieved 24 April 2020.
  16. ↑ "2015 Honey Fox Stakes Grade 2 – (race 10)". Equibase. 28 March 2015. Retrieved 24 April 2020.
  17. ↑ "2014 Honey Fox Stakes Grade 2 – (race 10)". Equibase. 15 March 2014. Retrieved 24 April 2020.
  18. ↑ "2013 Honey Fox Stakes Grade 2 – (race 10)". Equibase. 16 March 2013. Retrieved 24 April 2020.
  19. ↑ "2012 Honey Fox Stakes Grade 2 – (race 10)". Equibase. 18 March 2012. Retrieved 24 April 2020.
  20. ↑ "2011 Honey Fox Stakes Grade 3 – (race 10)". Equibase. 5 March 2011. Retrieved 24 April 2020.
  21. ↑ "2010 Honey Fox Stakes Grade 3 – (race 11)". Equibase. 20 February 2010. Retrieved 24 April 2020.
  22. ↑ "2009 Honey Fox Stakes Grade 3 – (race 10)". Equibase. 7 March 2009. Retrieved 24 April 2020.
  23. ↑ "2007 Honey Fox Handicap Grade 3 – (race 7)". Equibase. 4 March 2007. Retrieved 24 April 2020.
  24. ↑ "2006 Honey Fox Handicap Grade 3 – (race 5)". Equibase. 4 March 2006. Retrieved 24 April 2020.
  25. ↑ "2005 Honey Fox Handicap Grade 3 – (race 10)". Equibase. 13 March 2005. Retrieved 24 April 2020.
  26. ↑ "2004 Honey Fox Handicap Grade 3 – (race 11)". Equibase. 3 January 2004. Retrieved 24 April 2020.
  27. ↑ "2003 Honey Fox Handicap Grade 3 – (race 10)". Equibase. 5 January 2003. Retrieved 24 April 2020.
  28. ↑ "2002 Honey Fox Handicap Grade 3 – (race 9)". Equibase. 4 January 2002. Retrieved 24 April 2020.
  29. ↑ "2001 Honey Fox Handicap Grade 3 – (race 10)". Equibase. 7 January 2001. Retrieved 24 April 2020.
  30. ↑ "2000 Joe Namath Handicap Grade 3 – (race 9)". Equibase. 19 January 2000. Retrieved 24 April 2020.
  31. ↑ "1999 Joe Namath Handicap Grade 3 – (race 9)". Equibase. 20 January 1999. Retrieved 24 April 2020.
  32. ↑ "1998 Joe Namath Handicap Grade 3 – (race 9)". Equibase. 21 January 1998. Retrieved 24 April 2020.
  33. ↑ "1997 Joe Namath Handicap Grade 3 – (race 9)". Equibase. 15 January 1997. Retrieved 24 April 2020.
  34. ↑ "1996 Joe Namath Handicap Grade 3 – (race 9)". Equibase. 17 January 1996. Retrieved 24 April 2020.
  35. ↑ "1995 Joe Namath Handicap Grade 3 – (race 9)". Equibase. 18 January 1995. Retrieved 24 April 2020.
  36. ↑ "1994 Joe Namath Handicap Grade 3 – (race 8)". Equibase. 20 January 1994. Retrieved 24 April 2020.
  37. ↑ "1993 Joe Namath Handicap Listed – (race 9)". Equibase. 31 January 1993. Retrieved 24 April 2020.
  38. ↑ "1992 Joe Namath Handicap Listed – (race 10)". Equibase. 26 January 1992. Retrieved 24 April 2020.
  39. ↑ "1991 Joe Namath Handicap Listed – (race 10)". Equibase. 27 January 1991. Retrieved 24 April 2020.
  40. ↑ Joseph, Dave (28 January 1990). "It's Fieldy in Namath; – (race 9: held 27 January 1990)". Miami Herald . p. 54. Retrieved 18 February 2021.
  41. ↑ "Gulfstream results – (race 8: held 20 January 1989)". South Florida Sun Sentinel . 21 January 1989. p. 54. Retrieved 18 February 2021.
  42. ↑ Evans, Dick (21 January 1989). "Fieldy atones, wins Joe Namath – (race 9: held 20 January 1989)". Miami Herald . p. 56. Retrieved 18 February 2021.
  43. ↑ Powell, Shaun (15 February 1988). "Healing Cordero, Allegedum win – (race 8: held 14 February 1988)". Miami Herald . p. 83. Retrieved 18 February 2021.
  44. ↑ "Racing Roundup – (race 10: held 14 February 1988)". Dayton Daily News . 15 February 1988. p. 19. Retrieved 18 February 2021.
  45. ↑ "Gulfstream results – (race 8: held 15 March 1987)". South Florida Sun Sentinel . 16 March 1987. p. 27. Retrieved 18 February 2021.
  46. ↑ "Gulfstream results – (race 9: held 15 March 1987)". Fort Lauderdale News . 16 March 1987. p. 27. Retrieved 18 February 2021.
  47. ↑ Evans, Luther (20 February 1986). "Gypsy Prayer, 'Fine Lady' win Namath on fast track – (race 8: held 19 February 1986)". Miami Herald . p. 27. Retrieved 18 February 2021.
  48. ↑ Joseph, Dave (20 February 1986). "'Gypsy', 'Fine Lady' share Namath 'Cap – (race 9: held 19 February 1986)". South Florida Sun Sentinel . p. 27. Retrieved 18 February 2021.
  49. ↑ "Gulfstream results – (race 7: held 13 February 1985)". Miami Herald . 14 February 1985. p. 214. Retrieved 18 February 2021.
  50. ↑ "Gulfstream results – (race 9: held 13 February 1985)". South Florida Sun Sentinel . 14 February 1985. p. 42. Retrieved 18 February 2021.
  51. ↑ "1991 Honey Fox Handicap Listed - (race 10)". Equibase. 13 April 1991. Retrieved 18 February 2021.
  52. ↑ "Fox 'Cap left to 'Leave It' – (race 10: held 15 April 1990)". South Florida Sun Sentinel . 16 April 1990. p. 51. Retrieved 16 February 2021.
  53. ↑ "View Of Royalty wins Honey Fox – (race 9: held 17 February 1989)". Lexington Herald-Leader . The Associated Press. 18 February 1989. p. 50. Retrieved 18 February 2021.
  54. ↑ "Racing Roundup – (race 9: held 25 February 1988)". Miami News . 26 February 1988. p. 20. Retrieved 18 February 2021.
  55. ↑ Evans, Dick (14 May 1987). "Pezua wins aboard Easter Mary – (race 9: held 13 May 1987)". Miami Herald . p. 54. Retrieved 18 February 2021.
  56. ↑ "Connie's Taj wins Gulfstream feature – (race 9: held 6 February 1986)". The Palm Beach Post . The Associated Press. 7 February 1986. p. 29. Retrieved 18 February 2021.
  57. ↑ "Victorious filly runs the distance twice – (race 9: held 22 January 1985)". South Florida Sun Sentinel . 23 January 1985. p. 32. Retrieved 18 February 2021.
This page is based on this Wikipedia article
Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license; additional terms may apply.
Images, videos and audio are available under their respective licenses.