The Eddie Delahoussaye Stakes (often shortened to the "Eddie D") is a Grade II American Thoroughbred horse race for horses aged three years old or older over the distance of about furlongs on the Downhill Turf course scheduled annually in late September or early October at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia, California. The event currently carries a purse of $200,000.

History

The event was inaugurated on 30 October 1974 as the Morvich Handicap at the Oak Tree Racing Association meeting at Santa Anita Park as the eighth race on the racecard over a distance of furlongs on the dirt.

The event was named for Morvich, an American Champion Two-Year-Old Colt who in 1922 became the first California-bred racehorse to win the Kentucky Derby.

The following year the event scheduled for the Downhill Turf course at the distance of about furlongs.

In 1999 the event was classified as Grade III

In 2010 the Oak Tree Racing Association meeting was held at Hollywood Park Racetrack and the race was shortened to six furlongs.

In 2012, the Morvich Handicap was renamed to the Eddie Delahoussaye Stakes (often shortened to just "Eddie D") in honor of the US Hall of Fame jockey. Eddie Delahoussaye rode the Tsunami Slew to victory in 1984 running of the event.

The event was upgraded to Grade II for the 2019 running. Also that year the event run at the shorter five furlong distance with Santa Anita Administration not holding events on the Downhill Turf course. The event returned back to the Downhill Turf course in 2021.

Records Speed record: 5 furlongs: 0:55.33 – Pee Wee Reese (2019) abt. furlongs: 1:10.93 – Stormy Liberal (2018)

Margins: 8 lengths – Western Approach (1993)

Most wins: 3 – California Flag (2008, 2009, 2011)

Most wins by an owner: 3 – Hi Card Ranch (2008, 2009, 2011)

Most wins by a jockey: 4 – Kent J. Desormeaux (1991, 1993, 1996, 2005)

Most wins by a trainer: 6 – Robert J. Frankel (1977, 1978, 1986, 1993, 1999, 2004)

Winners Year Winner Age Jockey Trainer Owner Distance Time Purse Grade RefAt Santa Anita Park – Eddie D Stakes2026Sorrento Sky (IRE)5Umberto RispoliPhilip D'AmatoBenowitz Family Trust, CYBT, McLean Racing Stables, Saul Gevertz, Marc Lantzman and Michael Nentwingabt. furlongs1:12.30$200,000II 2025 Reef Runner 4 Armando Ayuso David Fawkes Alex & JoAnn Lieblong abt. furlongs 1:11.65 $201,500 II At Santa Anita Park – California Crown Eddie D Stakes2024First Peace 4Mike E. Smith Mark GlattRancho Temescal, Red Baron's Barn & Rodney E. Orrabt. furlongs1:11.56$753,000IIAt Santa Anita Park – Eddie D Stakes2023Lane Way 6Mike E. SmithRichard E. MandellaMyRacehorseabt. furlongs1:14.47$203,000II2022Whatmakessammyrun 4Joe BravoMark GlattSterling Racing abt. furlongs1:11.74$202,000II2021Lieutenant Dan5Geovanni FrancoSteven MiyadiNicholas B. Alexanderabt. furlongs1:11.74$202,000II2020Big Runnuer5Juan J. HernandezVictor L. GarciaJuan J. Garcia furlongs1:01.15$201,000II2019Pee Wee Reese6Flavien PratPhilip D'AmatoNicholas B. Alexander5 furlongs0:55.33$201,053II2018Stormy Liberal6Drayden Van DykePeter L. MillerRockingham Ranch & David A. Bernsen abt. furlongs1:10.93$101,380III2017Mr. Roary4Tyler ConnerKretz Racing abt. furlongs1:11.99$101,725III2016Ambitious Brew6Mike E. SmithMartin F. JonesPamela C. Ziebarthabt. furlongs1:11.57$101,725IIIHoly Lute6Jamie TheriotJames M. CassidyClass Racing Stable1:11.23$102,0702015No Silent6Gary L. StevensGary MandellaDouble JH Stable1:13.04$101,500III2014Home Run Kitten3Joseph TalamoDavid E. HofmansTarabilla Farmsabt. furlongs1:11.94$101,500III2013Chips All In4Julien R. LeparouxJeff MullinsJean Everest, John O'Brien, Danny Valdez & Michelle Turpin abt. furlongs1:12.00$101,750III2012Unbridled's Note3Corey NakataniSteven M. AsmussenMike McCartyabt. furlongs1:12.45$100,000IIIMorvich Stakes2011California Flag7Pat ValenzuelaBrian J. KorinerHi Card Ranchabt. furlongs1:11.91$100,000IIIAt Hollywood Park – Morvich Handicap 2010Quick Enough6Pat ValenzuelaDoug F. O'NeillMichael Bello, Russell Sarno & Suarez Racing 6 furlongs1:08.42$100,000IIIAt Santa Anita Park – Morvich Handicap 2009California Flag5Joseph TalamoBrian J. KorinerHi Card Ranchabt. furlongs1:11.40$100,000III2008California Flag4Joseph TalamoBrian J. KorinerHi Card Ranchabt. furlongs1:11.10$112,500III2007Get Funky4Martin GarciaJohn W. SadlerKeith Abrahamsabt. furlongs1:13.23$110,000III2006Moth Ball (GB)4Michael BazeJames M. CassidyJames M. Cassidy & Deron Pearson abt. furlongs1:11.61$100,000III2005Geronimo (CHI)6Kent J. DesormeauxJohn W. SadlerGary & Cecil Barberabt. furlongs1:12.10$100,000III20044Jon CourtRobert J. FrankelTNT Studabt. furlongs1:11.76$100,000III2003King Robyn3Alex O. SolisJeff MullinsCornejo Racing abt. furlongs1:13.22$110,800III2002Master Belt (NZ)4Tyler BazeSimon BrayThomas R. Hamiltonabt. furlongs1:12.26$111,700III2001El Cielo7Jose Valdivia Jr.Craig DollaseLarry Carr, Miller Trust, D. & P. Webber Trust, et al.abt. furlongs1:11.46$107,800III,2000El Cielo6Jose Valdivia Jr.Craig DollaseLarry Carr, Miller Trust, D. & P. Webber Trust, et al.abt. furlongs1:12.00$111,700III1999†§ Riviera (FR)5Brice BlancRobert J. FrankelEdmund A. Gannabt. furlongs1:12.99$111,400III1998Musafi4Garrett K. GomezDarrell ViennaRed Baron's Barnabt. furlongs1:14.54$100,000Listed 1997Reality Road5Corey NakataniWallace DollasePeter J. & Dorothy Pelegrino abt. furlongs1:13.60$100,000 Listed 1996Comininalittlehot5Kent J. DesormeauxMike R. MitchellGary W. & Timothy R. Burkeabt. furlongs1:11.57$105,100Listed 1995Score Quick3Goncalino AlmeidaMelvin F. StuteBill M. Thomas furlongs1:14.64$105,700Listed 1994Rotsaluck3Vladimir CerinLoyal E. Crownoverabt. furlongs1:13.66$81,675Listed 1993ƒ Western Approach4Kent J. DesormeauxRobert J. FrankelJuddmonte Farmsabt. furlongs1:12.12$80,775 Listed 1992Regal Groom5Martin A. PedrozaCaesar F. DominguezEmilio & Joe Estrada furlongs1:16.88$77,125 Listed 1991Waterscape5Kent J. DesormeauxScott HenryJohn & Yong H. Alpezaabt. furlongs1:11.95$81,000 Listed 1990Yes I'm Blue4David R. FloresVladimir CerinKing, Landsburg, Powell, et al.abt. furlongs1:12.40$83,100 1989Basic Rate4Rafael Q. MezaNeil FrenchRobert & Bonnie Walkerabt. furlongs1:12.20$85,875 1988Dr. Brent3Fernando ToroMorris SorianoBraverman & Colvinabt. furlongs1:15.80$85,100 1987Sabona5Chris McCarronJohn GosdenSir Earnest Harrisonabt. furlongs1:14.80$65,900 1986River Drummer4Gary L. StevensRobert J. FrankelStavros Niarchosabt. furlongs1:13.80$114,700 1985Dear Rick4Chris McCarronJack Van BergJohn A. Franksabt. furlongs1:14.20$65,650 1984Tsunami Slew3Eddie DelahoussayeEdwin J. GregsonRoyal Lines (Lessee)abt. furlongs1:14.00$66,000 1983Kangroo Court6Joseph J. SteinerJohnny LongdenJohnny Longden furlongs1:16.00$65,350 1982Shanekite4Sandy HawleyDale LandersSelma Udkoabt. furlongs1:12.80$65,050 1981Forlion5Marco CastanedaCharles E. WhittinghamSeymour W. Brownabt. furlongs1:13.80$55,300 1980To B. Or Not4Marco CastanedaRonald W. EllisBohm Stables abt. furlongs1:13.80$54,700 1979Arachnoid6Donald PierceD. Wayne LukasTartan Stableabt. furlongs1:12.60$43,150 1978Impressive Luck5Fernando ToroRobert J. FrankelAlbert Katzabt. furlongs1:13.20$43,250 1977Impressive Luck4Fernando ToroRobert J. FrankelAlbert Katzabt. furlongs1:13.60$33,450 1976Cherry River6Laffit Pincay Jr.Douglas OliverStanley E. & Douglas Oliverabt. furlongs1:13.40$33,900 1975Century's Envoy4Jerry Lambert Jerry Dutton Mr. & Mrs. John J. Elmoreabt. furlongs1:13.40$27,1501974Palladium5Álvaro PinedaDavid HofmansPearson's Barn furlongs1:16.20$27,050

Legend:

Notes:

§ Ran as an entry

ƒ Filly or Mare

† In the 1999 running Kahal (GB) was first past the post but was disqualified and placed second for drifting in the straight and brushing Riviera (FR).

See also List of American and Canadian Graded races

External links 2015 Santa Anita Park Media Guide

References