The Gulfstream Park Oaks is a Grade II American Thoroughbred horse race for three year old fillies, over a distance of one and one-eighth miles on the dirt held annually in March at Gulfstream Park, Hallandale Beach, Florida. The event currently carries a purse of $250,000.

History The inaugural running of the event was on 7 April 1971 as The Bonnie Miss Allowance with the conditions to accommodate fillies and mares three-years-old and older who had never won a sweepstakes at a mile or over with it being run on the turf at the about miles distance. The first running was won by Able Jan who was ridden by Bobby Breen and trained for owner, True Davis Jr. by future Hall of Fame inductee, Horatio Luro. The event was named after Bonnie Donn Jones, daughter of James Donn Jr., president of Gulfstream Park from 1961 to 1978.

In 1972 and 1974 the Bonnie Miss Stakes was run for three year old fillies over a distance of seven furlongs. The event was run in two divisions in 1975 on the turf. Jockey Marco Castaneda won both races, setting a stakes record of 1:42 flat for miles in the second division aboard Diomedia. The 1976 running of the event as a handicap for fillies and mares, was the last time it would be held on the turf.

Between 1977 and 1980 the event was held over a distance of seven furlongs. The 1979 running was held as a non-wagering exhibition event after the race had four acceptances with Candy Eclair the seven start winner an overwhelming favorite after defeating Davona Dale in the Shirley Jones Handicap. Davona Dale turned the tables and won another seven events, including the Triple Tiara of Thoroughbred Racing and being crowned U.S. Champion Three-Year-Old Filly.

In 1981 the distance of the event was increased to miles. In 1982 the event was upgraded to Grade III and in 1988 once more to Grade II.

In 2011 the event was renamed to the Gulfstream Oaks and since 2015 has been run as the Gulfstream Park Oaks.

The event has been a prep race to the Triple Tiara of Thoroughbred Racing, including the Kentucky Oaks, the Black-Eyed Susan Stakes and Mother Goose Stakes.

Records Speed record: miles – 1:48.25 Teammate (2006) miles – 1:42.00 Diomedia (1975) 7 furlongs – 1:21.00 Davona Dale (1979)

Margins: lengths – Dreaming of Julia (2013)

Most wins by a jockey: 5 – John Velazquez (1999, 2003, 2010, 2011, 2013) 5 – Jerry D. Bailey (1993, 1996, 2000, 2001, 2005)

Most wins by a trainer: 5 – Claude R. McGaughey III (1993, 1994, 1996, 1997, 2022)

Most wins by an owner: 2 – Barry K. Schwartz (1986, 1999) 2 – Edward P. Evans (1991, 2001) 2 – Ogden Mills Phipps (1993, 1994) 2 – H. Joseph Allen (1997, 2006) 2 – West Point Thoroughbreds (2009, 2018)

Winners Year Winner Age Jockey Trainer Owner Distance Time Purse Grade RefGulfstream Park Oaks2026Prom Queen3Javier CastellanoBrad H. CoxGary & Mary West miles1:44.40$265,000II2025Five G3Manuel FrancoGeorage WeaverGatsas Stables miles1:43.22$250,000II2024Power Squeeze 3Daniel CentenoJorge DelgadoLea Farms miles1:44.19$250,000II2023Affirmative Lady 3Luis SaezH. Graham MotionAMO Racing USA miles1:44.69$255,000II2022 Kathleen O. 3Javier CastellanoClaude R. McGaughey IIIWinngate Stables miles1:43.75$250,000II2021 Crazy Beautiful 3Jose OrtizKenneth G. McPeekPhoenix Thoroughbred III miles1:44.41$200,000II2020Swiss Skydiver3Paco LopezKenneth G. McPeekPeter Callahan miles1:43.54$200,000II20193Chris LanderosIan R. WilkesSix Column Stables & Randall L. Bloch miles1:43.47$250,000II2018Coach Rocks3Luis SaezDale L. RomansRoddy J. Valente, RAP Racing & West Point Thoroughbreds miles1:44.63$250,000II2017Salty3Joel RosarioMark E. CasseGary Barber, Baccari Racing Stable & Chester Prince miles1:42.91$250,000II2016Go Maggie Go3Luis SaezDale L. RomansMike Tarp miles1:43.74$250,000II2015Birdatthewire3Irad Ortiz Jr.Dale L. RomansForum Racing miles1:47.40$250,000IIGulfstream Oaks2014In Tune3Javier CastellanoTodd A. PletcherWertheimer et Frère miles1:50.19$300,000II2013Dreaming of Julia3John R. VelazquezTodd A. PletcherStonestreet Stables miles1:48.97$300,000II2012Grace Hall3Javier CastellanoAnthony W. DutrowMichael Dub, Bethlehem Stables & The Elkstone Group miles1:49.36$300,000II2011R Heat Lightning3John R. VelazquezTodd A. PletcherE. Paul Robsham Stables miles1:49.27$300,000IIBonnie Miss Stakes2010Devil May Care3John R. VelazquezTodd A. PletcherGlencrest Farm miles1:49.06$200,000II2009Justwhistledixie3Julien R. LeparouxKiaran P. McLaughlinWest Point Thoroughbreds, Lakland Farm & Randall D. Hubbard miles1:49.25$200,000II2008Shes All Eltish3Eddie CastroMartin D. WolfsonDenholtz Stables miles1:51.80$150,000II2007High Again3William I. MottZayat Stables miles1:50.87$150,000II2006Teammate3Cornelio VelasquezH. Allen JerkensH. Joseph Allen miles1:48.25$150,000II2005Jill Robin L3Jerry D. BaileyRobert L. LevineRobert Braunsdorf & Robert L. Levine miles1:53.12$150,000II2004Last Song3Edgar S. PradoCarl A. NafzgerBuckram Oak Farm miles1:50.60$200,000II2003Ivanavinalot3John R. VelazquezKathleen O'ConnellGilbert G. Campbell miles1:50.72$200,000II2002Dust Me Off3Mark GuidryH. Allen JerkensCynthia Knight miles1:49.67$250,000II2001Tap Dance3Jerry D. BaileyMark A. HennigEdward P. Evans miles1:52.05$250,000II2000Cash Run3Jerry D. BaileyD. Wayne LukasPadua Stable (Satish Sanan) miles1:44.11$200,000II1999Three Ring3John R. VelazquezEdward Plesa Jr.Barry K. Schwartz miles1:43.75$200,000II1998Banshee Breeze3Randy RomeroCarl A. NafzgerJames B. Tafel miles1:46.57$200,000II1997Glitter Woman3Mike E. SmithClaude R. McGaughey IIIH. Joseph Allen miles1:43.25$200,000II1996My Flag3Jerry D. BaileyOgden Phipps miles1:45.77$200,000II1995Mia's Hope3Kristi L. ChapmanHarold J. RoseHarold J. Rose miles1:44.85$200,000II1994Inside Information3Mike E. SmithClaude R. McGaughey IIIOgden Mills Phipps miles1:42.94$200,000II1993Dispute3Jerry D. BaileyClaude R. McGaughey IIIOgden Mills Phipps miles1:43.67$200,000II1992Spectacular Sue3Jose A. MendezFran Gilardi miles1:44.14$200,000II1991Withallprobability3Craig PerretD. Wayne LukasEdward P. Evans miles1:43.30$200,000II1990Charon3Earlie FiresEugene NavarroStanley M. Ersoff miles1:44.60$200,000II1989Open Mind3Angel Cordero Jr.D. Wayne LukasEugene V. Klein miles1:43.80$200,000II1988On To Royalty3Craig PerretBenjamin W. Perkins Jr.Benjamin W. Perkins Sr. & Anthony Tornetta miles1:45.60$200,000II1987Mar Mar3Walter GuerraDuke DavisBenjamin Ossman miles1:44.60$150,000III1986Patricia J. K.3Jose A. SantosBruce N. LevineBarry K. Schwartz miles1:45.20$212,450III1985Lucy Manette3Craig PerretJ. Willard ThompsonWilliam M. Hackman miles1:44.80$137,000III1984Miss Oceana3Eddie MapleWoodford C. StephensNewstead Farm miles1:42.20$90,675III1983Unaccompanied3Robert WoodhouseDennis W. EbertBen Walden & Wells Hardesty miles1:45.40$97,200III1982Christmas Past3Jacinto VasquezAngel A. Penna Jr.Cynthia Phipps miles1:44.20$58,050III1981Dame Mysterieuse3Jean-Luc SamynWoodford C. StephensHickory Tree Stable miles1:44.40$87,225 1980Lien3Eddie MaplePatrick J. KellyLive Oak Racing 7 furlongs1:22.00$30,850 1979†Davona Dale3Jorge VelasquezJohn M. VeitchCalumet Farm 7 furlongs1:21:00$27,850 1978Jevalin3Mickey SolomoneAnthony ArcodiaAndrew Capeletti7 furlongs1:23.80$31,000 1977Herecomesthebride3Larry SaumellJimmy CrollMrs. Rachel Carpenter & Mrs. Warren A. Croll 7 furlongs1:21.80$34,950 Bonnie Miss Handicap1976Get Swinging5Alberto RamosCharles P. SanbornOrangebrook Stable miles1:44.40$29,000 Bonnie Miss Allowance Stakes1975 Cheers Marion4 Marco Castaneda Melvin C. Calvert Frances A. Genter miles1:42.20$17,012 Diomedia4 Marco Castaneda Moody Jolley Bertram R. Firestone1:42.00$17,112Bonnie Miss Stakes1974City Girl3Eddie Maple Frank Catrone Ada L. Rice7 furlongs1:22.60$35,900 1973 Fun Palace4 Earlie Fires George T. Poole Cornelius Vanderbilt Whitney miles1:44.40$23,575 1972Candid Catherine3Jacinto VásquezEverett W. KingMrs. Lloyd I. Miller7 furlongs1:23.20$35,250 Bonnie Miss Allowance Stakes1971Able Jan5Bobby BreenHoratio LuroTrue Davis Jr.1:45.20$16,725

Legend:

Notes:

† The 1979 running attracted only four acceptances with Davona Dale and undefeated Candy Eclair overwhelming favorites the Gulfstream Park administration decide that the event was to be run as a non-betting exhibition race.

See also Road to the Kentucky Oaks List of American and Canadian Graded races

External links 2020–21 Gulfstream Park Media Guide

References