Willard L. Proctor Memorial Stakes

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Willard L. Proctor Memorial Stakes
Discontinued stakes race
Location Hollywood Park Racetrack
Inglewood, California, United States
Inaugurated1953 2011
Race type Thoroughbred - Flat racing
Website www.hollywoodpark.com
Race information
Distance5.5 furlongs
SurfaceDirt
TrackLeft-handed
QualificationTwo-year-olds
Weight120 lbs. Non-winners of a race other than claiming allowed 3 lbs. Maidens allowed 5 lbs.
Purse US$75,000+
Bonuses US$22,500 for horses bred in California

The Willard L. Proctor Memorial Stakes was an American Thoroughbred horse race run annually in late May at Hollywood Park Racetrack in Inglewood, California. Open to two-year-old horses, it was contested on dirt over a distance of five and one half furlongs. The event offered a purse of US$75,000 added plus a $22,500 bonus for horses bred in the State of California. The race was discontinued with the closure of Hollywood Park

Contents

In 1999 and 2000, the race was contested at four and one half furlongs and at five furlongs from 2001 through 2005.

Inaugurated in 1953 as the Westchester Stakes, for that first year only it was restricted to fillies. From 1979 through 1982 the race was run as the First Act Stakes. There was no race in 1983 and in 1984 it reverted to its original Westchester Stakes title until 2000 when it was renamed to honor for long-time California trainer Willard L. Proctor who died in 1998.

The race was on hiatus from 1985 through 1994. In 1964 and 1976 it was run in two divisions.

Records

Speed Record: (at 5+12 furlongs)

Most wins by a jockey:

Most wins by a trainer:

Most wins by an owner:

Winners

Year
Winner
Jockey
Trainer
Owner
Distance
Time
Win $
2011Majestic City David Flores Peter Miller Majestic Racing Stable, LLC5 1/2 F 1:04.1645,570
2010J P's Gusto Joe Talamo David Hofmans Gem Stable 5 1/2 F1:02.9736,960
2009Classical Slew Michael Baze Douglas F. O'Neill Joseph LaCombe 5 1/2 F1:03.6943,110
2008Backbackbackgone Corey Nakatani Peter Miller Gerson Racing5 1/2 F1:03.0446,380
2007Thoroughly Corey Nakatani Peter Miller Gerson Racing5 1/2 F1:05.7146,725
2006Genuine Talent Paul Atkinson Danny Velasquez Jocelyn Dickey McKathan5 1/2 F1:06.1339,990
2005Wild Uncle Kurt Isaias Enriquez Michael C. Harrington Heinz Steinmann5 F0:58.8559,535
2004Chandtrue Corey Nakatani Robert B. Hess, Jr. Harold F. Greene5 F0:58.1047,205
2003Alpenfest Victor Espinoza Michael C. Harrington Heinz Steinmann5 F0:57.9759,805
2002Crowned Dancer Alex Solis Christopher Paasch C. R. Cono et al.5 F0:57.8640,080
2001Expected Program Tyler Baze James K. Chapman C. Chapman & T. McArthur5 F0:56.8146,170
2000 Squirtle Squirt Laffit Pincay, Jr. Jose Garcia, Jr. David J. Lanzman4 1/2 F0:51.8746,260
1999Always Game Gary Stevens Jerry Dutton Bettis/Dutton/Yanke4 1/2 F0:52.0057,270
1998Sea Twister Martin A. Pedroza Brian A. Mayberry Mr. & Mrs. Alan B. Thomas4 1/2 F0:51.9139,780
1997Majorbigtimesheet Corey Nakatani Jenine Sahadi Cardiff Stud Farm 4 1/2 F0:52.1440,700
1996Swiss Yodeler Alex Solis Michael C. Harrington Heinz Steinmann4 1/2 F0:51.2831550
1995Distinguish Forum Eddie Delahoussaye Jerry Dutton Dutton and J & J Racing5 F0:57.6740,900
1984Milord Fernando Toro John Gosden Stonechurch Stable1 1/16 M1:41.4023,400
1982Via Magnum Sandy Hawley Richard W. Mulhall Universal Stable5 F0:56.8030,550
1981Helen's Beau Bill Shoemaker Martin Valenzuela , Jr. Paladan Stable5 F0:58.6032,150
1980Sharp Hoofer Patrick Valenzuela Gary F. Jones Taras Stables Ltd5 F0:57.4031,700
1979Parsec Terry Lipham Chay R. Knight Les Jameson5 F0:58.0025,700
1978Roman Oblisk Frank Olivares Jerry Dutton Ricci & Rosatto5 F0:58.2025,800
1977Bascom Chuck Baltazar Chay R. Knight Les Jameson5 F0:57.4016,900
1976Irish Optimist Laffit Pincay, Jr. Jerry M. Fanning Meryl Ann Tanz5 F0:56.8013,450
1976Mr. Davey Nay Rudy Rosales Kenneth BowyerWilliam J. Kosterman5 F0:57.8013,200
1975Stained Glass Laffit Pincay, Jr. Joseph Manzi Grown-Kaufman-Criste5 F0:57.6016,100
1974Windy Whisper Laffit Pincay, Jr. Bennie H. RaubGordon M. Jarrell5 F0:57.4016,985
1973Century's Envoy Jerry Lambert Lou Glauburg M/M John J. Elmore, Sr.5 F0:57.4016,550
1972Doc Marcus Laffit Pincay, Jr. A. Thomas Doyle Mrs. Harry Curland5 F0:57.0017,050
1971Step Ahead Laffit Pincay, Jr. A. Thomas Doyle Mrs. Paul Blackman5 F0:57.6016,850
1970Vested Power Jerry Lambert Walter Greenman Verne H. Winchell 5 F0:58.2014,200
1969Sir Wiggle Donald Pierce Robert L. Wheeler Nelson Bunker Hunt 5 F0:57.6014,200
1968Mr. Joe F. Jerry Lambert Carl A. Roles Mrs. Joseph T. Forno5 F0:57.6014,500
1967Don B.Dean HallLarry W. HoltDon B. Wood5 F0:58.0014,650
1966Tumble Wind Bill Shoemaker Charles E. Whittingham Rock Spring Farm Stable5 F0:57.2014,100
1965Royal House William Hartack Benny SlaskyDr. & Mrs. J. R. Smith5 F0:57.6016,900
1964Black PoolJack LeonardJimmy JordanWagner Stable5 F0:59.0014,725
1964Fleet Son Bill Shoemaker Reggie Cornell Mr. & Mrs. Dick Griegorian5 F0:58.8014,425
1963Wee Folk Ismael Valenzuela Robert L. Wheeler J. Rukin Jelks5 F0:57.4010,900
1962Kicapu Kid Manuel Ycaza Hal KingKicapu Ranch & H. King5 F0:57.4011,375
1961Snappy King Edward Burns Harold C. McBrideMr. & Mrs. L. I. Nelson5 F0:57.8011,175
1960Wire Us Alex Maese Bob R. Roberts Mr. & Mrs. E. D. Faeh5 F0:58.0010,775
1959British Roman Willie Harmatz John H. Adams Ralph Lowe5 F0:57.6011,325
1958Finnegan Johnny Longden William B. Finnegan Neil S. McCarthy 5 1/2 F1:04.8013,950
1957Fleet Nasrullah Johnny Longden Michael E. Millerick Fannie Hertz 5 1/2 F1:03.4013,350
1956Lucky Mel Johnny Longden William Molter George Lewis Stable5 F0:57.809,675
1955Ferke Ismael Valenzuela C. Ralph WestBert W. Martin5 F0:58.2010,125
1954Back Hoe Raymond York J. S. JonesMrs. Joseph C. Tomlinson5 F0:58.009,575
1953Heather KhalJohn E. Burton Mesh Tenney Rex C. Ellsworth 5 1/2 F1:04.607,150

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