The Chandelier Stakes is an American Thoroughbred horse race held annually at the end of September at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia, California. It is restricted to two-year-old fillies. The Grade II race is contested at a distance of one and one-sixteenth miles on the main track at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia, California.
The race is currently part of the Breeders' Cup Challenge series. The winner will automatically qualify for the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies.
As of 2012, this race was renamed the Chandelier Stakes having formerly being referred to as the Oak Leaf Stakes.Older horses take spotlight in new-look Santa Anita stakes
From 1997 through 2001, the race was run at a distance of one mile (8 furlongs).
As of 2020 the race was downgraded to Group II.
In 2024 the event was renamed back to its original name - Oak Leaf Stakes.
Records Speed record: 1:41.20 – It's In The Air (1978)
Most wins by a jockey: 5 – Chris McCarron (1983, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1992)
Most wins by a trainer: 14 – Bob Baffert (1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2002, 2005, 2007, 2012, 2013, 2016, 2019, 2020, 2024, 2025)
Most wins by an owner: 2 – Barry Beal & Lloyd French Jr. (1982, 1986) 2 – Bob & Beverly Lewis (1994, 2002) 2 – Golden Eagle Farm (1998, 2000)
Winners Oak Leaf Stakes Year Winner Jockey Trainer Owner Time2026Domain ExpansionAdrian EscobedoLeonard PowellCalifornia Racing Partners, Ciaglia Racing LLC, Allen R. Keith and Kevin O'Donnell1:44.442025ExploraJuan J. HernandezBob BaffertMichael E. Pegram, Karl Watson and Paul Weitman1:44.132024Non CompliantJuan HernandezBob BaffertHunt, Georgia Antley, Giglio, Jeff and Rogitz, John L.1:45.082011WeemissfrankieRafael BejaranoPeter EurtonS.Alesia/Bran Jam Stable/Ciaglia Racing & Dyrdek1:42.922010‡RigolettaDavid FloresDan HendricksThor-Bred Stable1:44.032009Blind LuckTyler BazeJerry HollendorferDeDomenico/Hollendorfer/Carver1:43.192008Stardom BoundMike E. SmithChristopher PaaschCharles Cono1:42.442007Cry and Catch MeMike E. SmithBob BaffertStetson Land & Cattle1:42.912006Cash IncludedCorey NakataniCraig DollaseJ. Paul Reddam1:42.862005Diamond OmiDavid FloresBob BaffertDonald Dizney1:45.572004Sweet CatomineCorey NakataniJulio C. CananiPam & Martin Wygod1:42.982003HalfbridledJulie KroneRichard MandellaWertheimer et Frère1:43.722002ComposureMike E. SmithBob BaffertBob & Beverly Lewis1:42.652001Tali'sluckybusrideJose Valdivia Jr.Alfredo MarquezRonald & Susie Anson1:37.772000Notable CareerDavid FloresBob BaffertGolden Eagle Farm1:36.341999ChilukkiDavid FloresBob BaffertStonerside Stable1:36.121998Excellent MeetingKent DesormeauxBob BaffertGolden Eagle Farm1:37.731997Vivid AngelEd DelahoussayeBob BaffertEd & Natalie Friendly1:37.331996City BandJulio A. GarciaD. Wayne LukasOverbrook Farm1:44.571995Tipically IrishLaffit Pincay Jr.D. Wayne LukasMichael Tabor1:42.601994Serena's SongCorey NakataniD. Wayne LukasBob & Beverly Lewis1:41.831993Phone ChatterLaffit Pincay Jr.Richard MandellaHerman Sarkowsky1:41.781992ZoonaquaChris McCarronBrian A. MayberryAnn & Jerry Moss1:43.911991Pleasant StageEd DelahoussayeChristopher SpeckertBuckland Farm1:43.531990Lite LightRussell BazeHenry M. MorenoJack L. Finley1:42.801989Dominant DancerEddie DelahoussayeDonald E. HarperYale Farar & Jamie Schloss1:44.601988One of a KleinChris McCarronD. Wayne LukasM/M Eugene V. Klein1:44.001987Dream TeamChris McCarronD. Wayne LukasEugene V. Klein1:44.401986SacahuistaChris McCarronD. Wayne LukasB. Beal & L. French Jr.1:44.601985ArewehavingfunyetPat ValenzuelaD. Wayne LukasSpendthrift Farm1:44.601984Folk ArtLaffit Pincay Jr.Neil D. DrysdaleCarter/Farish III/Hudson1:42.601983Life's MagicChris McCarronD. Wayne LukasMelvin E. Hatley1:44.401982LandaluceLaffit Pincay Jr.D. Wayne LukasB. Beal & L. French Jr.1:41.801981Header CardDarrel McHargueDavid C. KassenGlen Hill Farm1:43.001980AstriousTerry LiphamJerry M. FanningSteigler, Tannyhill, Wells & Weinstein1:43.801979Bold 'n DeterminedÁngel Cordero Jr.Neil D. DrysdaleSaron Stable1:46.201978It's In the AirEd DelahoussayeLaz BarreraHarbor View Farm1:41.201977B. ThoughtfulDarrel McHargueRobert L. WheelerBohm & Wheeler1:43.801976Any Time GirlRandy SchachtJake BattlesM/M Wilbur & Marianne Stadelman1:44.001975AnswerMichael HoleJames E. PicouMarcia W. Schott1:44.201974Cut ClassFernando ToroJoseph S. DunnM/M Douglas Carver1:42.801973Divine GraceSteve ValdezRandy SechrestBetty or Randy Sechrest1:43.601972Fresh PepperJerry LambertGordon C. CampbellElmendorf1:43.801971Sporting LassFernando AlvarezWilliam T. CanneyLouis R. Rowan1:44.001970June DarlingWilliam MahorneyWarren StuteClement L. Hirsch1:43.201969Opening BidRudy RosalesLouis GlauburgMr. & Mrs. John J. Elmore1:43.60
Chandelier Stakes Year Winner Jockey Trainer Owner Time2023ChatalasAntonio FresuMark GlattRancho Temescal Thoroughbreds & Dan Agnew1:44.282022And Tell Me NoliesRamon Vazquez Peter MillerPeter Redekop B.C., Ltd1:46.152021Ain't Easy Joel RosarioPhilip D'AmatoOld Bones Racing Stable, Michael Lombardi and Joey Platts 1:45.202020Princess Noor Victor EspinozaBob BaffertZedan Racing Stables, Inc. 1:45.592019BastJohn VelazquezBob BaffertBaoma Corporation1:46.102018BellafinaFlavien PratSimon CallaghanKaleem Shah, Inc. 1:44.592017Moonshine MemoriesFlavien PratSimon CallaghanBridlewood Farm, Magnier, Tabor, et al. 1:46.322016Noted and QuotedRafael BejaranoBob BaffertSpeedway Stable1:44.88 2015SongbirdMike E. SmithJerry HollendorferFox Hill Farms1:43.792014Angela ReneeRafael BejaranoTodd PletcherSiena Farm1:43.452013Secret CompassRosie NapravnikBob BaffertWestrock Stables1:44.912012ExecutiveprivilegeRafael BejaranoBob BaffertWatson/Pegram/Weitman1:44.95 ‡ In 2010 run at Hollywood Park.
See also Road to the Kentucky Oaks
Notes
References The 2008 Oak Leaf Stakes at the NTRA