The Gamely Stakes is a Grade I American Thoroughbred horse race for fillies and mares age three and older over a distance of miles on the turf run in late May annually at Santa Anita Park, Arcadia, California.
History
The race was inaugurated in 1939 as the Long Beach Handicap at Hollywood Park Racetrack in Inglewood, California over a distance of 1 mile. Then event was dormant until 1968 when it was run on the dirt for three-year-olds and older over a distance of miles. The following year the race was conditioned for fillies and mares at the distance of 1 mile.
In 1973, the distance was set at the current route of miles with a classification of Grade II.
The race was renamed for the 1976 running to honor the U.S. Racing Hall of Fame filly Gamely, who had died in 1975. It was run in two divisions in 1971 and again in 1978.
In 1983 the event was upgraded to Grade I.
Following the closure of Hollywood Park, the race moved to Santa Anita Park in 2014.
Records Speed record: (at current distance of miles) 1:45.07 - Toussaud (1993)
Most wins: 2 - Tipping Time (1970, 1971) 2 - Astra (2000, 2002)
Most wins by a jockey: 7 - Kent Desormeaux (1993, 1995, 1996, 1998, 2000, 2002, 2018)
Most wins by a trainer: 8 - Robert J. Frankel (1990, 1992, 1993, 1995, 2001, 2003, 2007, 2008)
Winners since 1989 Year Winner Age Jockey Trainer Owner Time Held at Santa Anita Park2026Thought Process4Hector Isaac BerriosPhilip D'AmatoEstate of Brereton C. Jones, Little Red Feather Racing and Madaket Stables1:47.512025Be Your Best (IRE)5Irad Ortiz, Jr.Saffie Joseph, Jr.Michael Ryan1:46.262024Anisette (GB)4Umberto RispoliLeonard PowellEclipse Thoroughbred Partners1:46.902023Macadamia (BRZ)5Tiago PereiraPhilip D'AmatoR Unicorn Stable 1:48.012022Ocean Road (IRE)4Umberto RispoliBrendan WalshQatar Racing 1:46.662021Maxim Rate4Juan HernandezSimon CallaghanSlam Dunk Racing, Stable Currency and James D. Branham1:46.432020Keeper Stars4Abel CedilloJonathon WongTommy Town Thoroughbreds1:46.432019Vasilika 5Flavien PratJerry HollendorferAll Schlaich Stables, Jerry Hollendorfer, Gatto Racing & G. Todaro1:48.072018Sophie P5Kent J. DesormeauxJames M. CassidyD P Racing1:48.532017Lady Eli5Irad Ortiz, Jr.Chad BrownSheep Pond Partners1:45.292016Illuminant4Flavien PratMichael W. McCarthyEclipse Thoroughbred1:48.342015Hard Not to Like6Victor EspinozaChristophe ClementSpeedway Stable1:49.872014Miss Serendipity (ARG)6Brice BlancRon McAnally Anselmo E. Cavalieri1:46.22 Held at Hollywood Park2013Marketing Mix5Gary StevensThomas F. ProctorGlen Hill Farm1:47.242012Belle Royale4Joel RosarioSimon CallaghanMichael B. Tabor1:47.842011Dubawi Heights4Joel RosarioSimon CallaghanCallaghan/McStay/Magnier/Wyatt1:47.292010Tuscan Evening5Rafael BejaranoJerry HollendorferWilliam Deburgh1:47.302009Magical Fantasy4Alex SolisPaddy GallagherDavid Bienstock, et al.1:48.182008Precious Kitten5Rafael BejaranoRobert J. FrankelLael Stables1:45.232007Citronnade4David FloresRobert J. FrankelStronach Stables1:45.732006Shining Energy4Victor EspinozaJulio C. CananiJ. T. Lanni / B. J. Schiappa1:46.862005Mea Domina4Tyler BazeRon McAnallyJanis R. Whitham1:46.472004Noches De Rosa6Mike E. SmithRichard MandellaDiamond A Racing1:48.342003Tates Creek5Pat ValenzuelaRobert J. FrankelJuddmonte Farms1:46.972002Astra6Kent DesormeauxLaura de SerouxAllen E. Paulson Trust1:46.932001Happyanunoit6Brice BlancRobert J. FrankelAmerman Racing Stables1:47.342000Astra4Kent DesormeauxSimon BrayAllen E. Paulson Trust1:45.811999Tranquility Lake4Ed DelahoussayeJulio C. CananiPam & Martin Wygod1:46.041998Fiji4Kent DesormeauxNeil D. DrysdaleThe Thoroughbred Corp.1:47.421997Donna Viola5Gary StevensBen D. A. CecilGary A. Tanaka1:47.401996Auriette4Kent DesormeauxMartin F. JonesPrestonwood / Rick Barnes1:46.591995Possibly Perfect5Kent DesormeauxRobert J. FrankelBlue Vista, Inc.1:46.991994Hollywood Wildcat4Ed DelahoussayeNeil D. DrysdaleIrving & Marjorie Cowan1:46.551993Toussaud4Kent DesormeauxRobert J. FrankelJuddmonte Farms1:45.071992Metamorphose4Gary StevensRobert J. FrankelSerge Fradkoff1:46.561991Miss Josh5Laffit Pincay, Jr.Barclay TaggBonner Farm1:47.501990Double Wedge5Robbie DavisRobert J. FrankelEdmund A. Gann1:47.801989Fitzwilliam Place5Corey BlackCharlie WhittinghamBruce McNall1:47.80
Earlier winners
1988 - Pen Bal Lady 1987 - Northern Aspen 1986 - La Koumia 1985 - Estrapade 1984 - Sabin 1983 - Pride of Rosewood 1982 - Ack's Secret 1981 - Kilijaro 1980 - Wishing Well 1979 - Sisterhood †1978 - Lucie Manet / Star Ball 1977 - Hail Hilarious 1976 - Katonka 1975 - Susan's Girl 1974 - Sister Fleet 1973 - Bird Boots 1972 - Typecast †1971 - Tipping Time / Manta 1970 - Tipping Time 1969 - Foggy Note 1968 - Rising Market 1939 - Flying Wild
Notes:
† Run in Divisions
References The 2009 Gamely Stakes at the NTRA
External links Ten Things You Should Know About the Gamely Stakes at Hello Race Fans!