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.

History It was run as the Christmas Day Handicap through 1992.

Open to three-year-old horses and up, it is set at a distance of one and one-eighth miles (9 furlongs) and currently offers a purse of $100,000.

The Tropical Turf is the last of the four $100,000 stakes races on Gulfstream West's "Grand Slam I program." The My Charmer Handicap is the first, the Three Ring Stakes second, and the Foolish Pleasure Stakes third.

In 2015 this race was run at Gulfstream Park West at one and one-sixteenth mile.

In 2023 the event was downgraded to Listed was not scheduled by Gulfstream Park.

Records Speed record: 1 mile – 1:32.83 – Tusk (2020) miles – 1:42.47 - Lubash (2017) miles – 1:44.95 - Carterista (1993)

Margins: 7 lengths – Sir Cat (1997)

Most wins by an owner 2 - S A Of South Florida (1992, 1993) 2 - Joseph J. Sullivan (1994, 1995) 2 - Moyglare Stud Farm (1999, 2013) 2 - Richard C. Thompson (2006, 2007) 2 - Aliyu Ben J Stables (2014, 2016)

Most wins by a jockey 3 – Rene R. Douglas (1994, 1999, 2003) 3 – Javier Castellano (2008, 2011, 2019)

Most wins by a trainer 5 – Christophe Clement (1999, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2016)

Winners

Year Winner Age Jockey Trainer Owner Distance Time Purse Grade RefAt Gulfstream Park – Tropical Turf Stakes2023Race not held2022Clear Vision 6Julien LeparouxMatthew O'Connor MeB Racing Stables 1:35.36$100,000III2021Ride a Comet 6Tyler GaffalioneMark E. Casse John C. Oxley & My Meadowview Farm 1 mile1:33.62$100,000III2020Tusk 7Tyler GaffalioneSaffie A. Joseph Jr. Jordan V. Wycoff1 mile1:32.83$100,000III2019Doctor Mounty 6Javier Castellano Larry Pratt & Dave Alden 1 mile1:34.62$100,000III2018Race not held due to schedule change2017Shakhimat 4Edgard J. ZayasRoger L. Attfield Dan Gale, Roger L. Attfield & William K. Werner1 mile1:36.03$100,000IIIAt Calder/Gulfstream Park West – Tropical Turf Handicap2016† Lubash 9Joe BravoChristophe Clement Aliyu Ben J Stables miles1:42.47$100,000III2015Lochte 5Matthew RispoliMarcus J. Vitali Crossed Sabres Farm miles1:50.95$100,000III2014Lubash 7Brice BlancChristophe Clement Aliyu Ben J Stables miles1:50.72$100,000III2013Speaking of Which (IRE) 4Joe BravoChristophe ClementMoyglare Stud Farm miles1:50.03$100,000III2012Philly Ace 4Luis SaezChristophe Clement Brushwood Stable miles1:49.22$100,000III2011Silver Medallion 3Javier CastellanoTodd A. Pletcher Black Rock Stables miles1:48.84$100,000III2010Twilight Meteor 6Luis SaezMartin D. Wolfson Peachtree Stable miles1:46.85$100,000III2009Race not held2008Spice Route (GB) 4Javier CastellanoRoger L. Attfield Harlequin Ranches miles1:48.41$100,000III2007Ballast (IRE) 6Kent J. DesormeauxH. Graham Motion Richard C. Thompson miles1:48.54$100,000III2006Ballast (IRE) 5Rafael BejaranoH. Graham Motion Richard C. Thompson miles1:47.54$100,000III2005Silver Tree 5Jerry D. BaileyWilliam I. Mott Peter Vegso miles1:46.28$100,000III2004Host (CHI) 4John R. VelazquezTodd A. Pletcher Eugene & Laura Melnyk miles1:45.74$100,000III2003Political Attack 4Rene R. DouglasMichael R. Matz Erdenheim Farm miles1:45.81$100,000III2002Krieger 4Eibar CoaJoe Orseno Stronach Stables miles1:47.02$100,000III2001Band Is Passing 5Carlos GonzalezStanley M. Ersoff Stanley M. Ersoff miles1:46.90$100,000III2000Stokosky 4Carlos Alberto HernandezJuan P. Rizo Santa Cruz Ranch miles1:48.77$100,000III1999 4Rene R. DouglasChristophe ClementMoyglare Stud Farm miles1:46.17$100,000III1998Unite's Big Red 4Eduardo O. NunezRandy Mills Break Away Racing Stable & Dream Catcher miles1:48.96$100,000III1997Sir Cat 4Jose Alberto Rivera IIWilliam I. Mott John R. Murrell miles1:54.08$100,000III1996Mecke 4Robbie DavisEmanuel TortoraJames R. Lewis Jr. miles1:46.51$100,000III1995The Vid 5Herb McCauleyMartin D. Wolfson Joseph J. Sullivan miles1:44.99$100,000III1994The Vid 4Rene R. DouglasMartin D. Wolfson Joseph J. Sullivan miles1:49.06$100,000III1993Carterista 5Wigberto S. RamosRonald B. Spatz S A Of South Florida 1:44.95$75,000IIIChristmas Day Handicap1992Carterista 4Michael Andre LeeRonald B. Spatz S A Of South Florida abt. miles1:46.35$50,000IIIBidding Proud 3Jose A. SantosJimmy Croll John C. Sessa1:46.02$50,0001991Race not held1990Stolen Rolls 4Pedro A. RodriguezLawrence W. Jennings Jr. Esquire Farmsabt. miles1:45.20$59,500III1989Vaguely Double 4Walter GuerraEdward Plesa Jr. Elizabeth A. Sessa miles1:48.80$55,490III1988Equalize 6Jose A. SantosAngel Penna Sr.Tartan Farms miles1:45.00$58,350III1987Race not held1986Arctic Honeymoon 3Robert Neal LesterLuis Olivares Beverly Green miles1:54.00$54,250III1985Ban the Blues 6Gene St. LeonWilliam C. Knuck Harold Kitchen miles1:53.20$56,900III1984Biloxi Indian 3Bryan FannDianne CarpenterDianne Carpenter miles1:54.00$61,250III1983‡ Eminency 5Pat DayClaude R. McGaughey III Happy Valley Farm miles1:51.20$54,250III1982Rivalero 6Jacinto VasquezDavid A. Whitely Calumet Farm miles 1:53.60$55,450III1981The Liberal Member 6Jerry D. BaileyAngel Penna Sr. Ogden Phipps miles1:51.80$58,550III1980Yosi Boy 4Alfredo Smith Jr.Jose A. MendezMiraflores Stable miles1:51.80$55,300 1979Lot o' Gold 3Don BrumfieldWilliam E. Adams Frederick E. Lehmann miles1:52.60$55,550 1976–1978Race not held1975Proud Birdie 2Jack FieselmanRosemary G. Henderson Thomas Edmondson miles1:47.00$31,500 1974L. Grant Jr. 4Jimmy CombestReed M. CombestElkcan Stable miles1:45.80$30,500 1973Proud and Bold 3Robert WoodhouseJohn ZartharRobert Van Worp Sr. miles1:45.60$28,500 1972Prince of Truth 4Jacinto VasquezLawrence W. JenningsLucky Irish Stable miles1:46.00$29,500

Legend:

Notes:

† In the 2017 running of the event Rose Briar was first past the post but drifted out in the late stretch and was disqualified and placed second. Lubash was declared the winner of the event.

‡ In the 1983 running of the event World Appeal was first past the post was disqualified and placed second. Eminency was declared the winner of the event.

See also List of American and Canadian Graded races

External links 2020–21 Gulfstream Park Media Guide

References