Super Derby

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Super Derby
non-Graded race
Location Louisiana Downs
Bossier City, Louisiana, USA
Inaugurated1980
Race typeThoroughbred – Flat racing
Websiteladowns.com
Race information
Distance1+1⁄8 miles
SurfaceDirt
TrackLeft-handed
QualificationThree-year-olds
WeightColt/Gelding: 126 lbs
Filly 121 lbs.
PurseUS$200,000 (2023) [1]

The Super Derby is an American thoroughbred horse race held annually in September at Louisiana Downs in Bossier City, Louisiana.

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Inaugurated in 1980, the Super Derby is open to three-year-olds and the distance is 1+1⁄8 miles on the dirt. It is the richest race held at Louisiana Downs. In its history, the Super Derby has attracted some of the top horses in the country including winners of all three American Classic Races.

The Super Derby was a Grade I race from 1983 to 2001. In 2002, it was downgraded to Grade II and in 2016, it was downgraded again to Grade III. It was originally run at the American classic distance of 1+1⁄4 miles, but in 2002 the distance was reduced to 1+1⁄8 miles (the exception being 2005 when the distance reverted to 1+1⁄4 miles). In 2017 the distance was set at 1+1⁄16 miles.

In summary: [1]

In 2017, the Super Derby lost its graded status and changed surfaces from dirt to turf. "Today, there are a lot fewer 3-year-old races on the grass. We want our key race to have the best and largest field we can put out there, and making the move to the turf, there's an opportunity to have a better overall quality field", stated Trent McIntosh, the assistant general manager of Louisiana Downs. [2] The race was later moved back to the dirt and run at 1 1/8 miles on the dirt as of 2023

The 2020 Super Derby, what was to be the 40th running, was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

In 2023 the event resumed as a Black-type event.

Records

Speed record:

Most wins by a jockey:

Most wins by a trainer:

Most wins by an owner:

Winners

Year
Winner
Jockey
Trainer
Owner
Time
2023Big DataEmisael JaramilloMichael LermanPetal Power Racing Stable1:51.83
2019RotationRichard Eramia Steve Asmussen Winchell Thoroughbreds1:43.70
2018LimationDiego Saenz Steve Asmussen Michael Langford1:43.91
2017 †Mr. MisunderstoodChris Rosier Brad H. Cox Flurry Racing Stables LLC1:42.91
2016Texas Chrome Charles J. McMahon J. R. CaldwellKeene Thoroughbreds1:49.87
2015Mobile Bay Edgar S. Prado Victor ArceneauxTigertail Ranch1:50.83
2014Vicar's in Trouble Rosie Napravnik Michael Maker Kenneth L. and Sarah K. Ramsey 1:50.38
2013Departing Robby Albarado Albert Stall Jr. Claiborne Farm/Dilschneider1:50.08
2012Bourbon CourageLeandro R. GoncalvesKellyn GorderBourbon Lane Stable/Lynn1:51.40
2011Prayer for Relief Rafael Bejarano Bob Baffert Zayat Stables 1:52.29
2010ApartJesse M. CampbellAlbert Stall Jr.Adele B. Dilschneider1:52.31
2009Regal Ransom Richard Migliore Saeed bin Suroor Godolphin Stables 1:49.63
2008My Pal Charlie Curt Bourque Albert Stall Jr. B. Wayne Hughes 1:48.36
2007Going Ballistic Cliff Berry Donnie K. Von Hemel Kindred Thoroughbreds LLC1:50.32
2006Strong Contender Robby Albarado John T. Ward, Jr. John C. Oxley 1:48.60
2005The DaddyPablo MoralesSalvador GonzalezGreg Norman2:03.15
2004Fantasticat Gerard Melancon Bobby C. Barnett R Bar S Thoroughbreds1:51.40
2003 Ten Most Wanted Pat Day Wallace Dollase J. Paul Reddam et al.1:50.77
2002Essence of Dubai Jorge F. Chavez Saeed bin Suroor Godolphin Racing 1:49.43
2001OutoftheboxLonnie MecheBernard S. FlintRichard Klein et al.2:06.20
2000 Tiznow Chris McCarron Jay M. Robbins M. Cooper & C. Straub-Rubens1:59.84
1999Ecton Park Alex Solis W. Elliott Walden Mark H. Stanley2:00.59
1998 Arch Corey Nakatani Frank L. Brothers Claiborne & A. B.Dilschneider 2:01.20
1997 Deputy Commander Chris McCarron Wallace Dollase Horizon Stable 2:01.20
1996 Editor's Note Gary Stevens D. Wayne Lukas Overbrook Farm 2:02.10
1995 Mecke Jerry Bailey Emanuel Tortora James Lewis Jr.2:00.10
1994Soul of the Matter Kent Desormeaux Richard Mandella Burt Bacharach 2:03.20
1993Wallenda Herb McCauley Frank A. Alexander Dogwood Stable 2:02.30
1992Senor Tomas Aaron Gryder Peter M. Vestal Thomas Carey2:04.00
1991Free Spirit's Joy Calvin Borel Clarence Picou John Lane et al.2:00.40
1990Home At Last Jerry Bailey Carl Nafzger R. L. Reineman Stables 2:02.00
1989 Sunday Silence Pat Valenzuela Charlie Whittingham H-G-W Partners 2:03.10
1988 Seeking The Gold Pat Day C. R. McGaughey III Ogden Phipps 2:03.40
1987 Alysheba Chris McCarron Jack Van Berg Dorothy & Pamela Scharbauer 2:03.10
1986Wise Times Eddie Maple Phil Gleaves R. L. Reineman Stables 2:04.00
1985 Creme Fraiche Eddie Maple Woody Stephens Brushwood Stables 2:02.40
1984 Gate Dancer Laffit Pincay Jr. Jack Van Berg Kenneth Opstein2:00.10
1983 Sunny's Halo Laffit Pincay Jr. David C. Cross Jr. David J. Foster Stable2:01.30
1982Reinvested Jorge Velásquez Lefty Nickerson Harbor View Farm 2:01.30
1981 Island Whirl Laffit Pincay Jr. D. Wayne Lukas Elcee-H Stable2:03.10
1980 Temperence Hill Eddie Maple Joseph B. Cantey Loblolly Stable 2:06.30

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References

  1. 1 2 "Super Derby Race Profile". www.equibase.com. Retrieved 12 September 2016.
  2. ↑ "Louisiana Downs switches Super Derby to turf for 2017 | Daily Racing Form". Daily Racing Form. Retrieved 2017-09-09.
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