We've finally made it. It's the eve of the start to the 2020 racing season. In celebration of this national holiday (Okay, it isn't really a national holiday, but c'mon, shouldn't it be?), I figured that I'd take a look at the races. The Fun With Numbers way.
We're kicking things off at Gulfstream Park...
Appleton Handicap - 8.5 furlongs on the turf for 3YO+
- Stakes record - 1:39.09 by Catalyst in 2019
- Track record - same as above
- Number of Gulfstream races at this distance/surface - 50
- Average Gulfstream winning time for this distance/surface - 1:41.52
- Longest shot to win this race - Wicked Wiggle at 6/1 in 2007
- Stakes record - 1:08.23 by Fractured in 2019
- Track record - same as above
- Number of Gulfstream races at this distance/surface - 28
- Average Gulfstream winning time for this distance/surface - 1:09.63
- Longest shot to win this race - Desert Bust at 7/2 in 2010
- Stakes record - 1:39.44 by Aquarella in 2016
- Track record - same as above
- Number of Gulfstream races at this distance/surface - 112
- Average Gulfstream winning time for this distance/surface - 1:41.46
- Longest shot to win this race - Magic Wand at 8/1 in 2011
- Stakes record - 2:12.12 by Sir Jim in 2018
- Track record - 2:11.83 by Transcription in 2016 and Maria Sharapova in 2017
- Number of Gulfstream races at this distance/surface - 44
- Average Gulfstream winning time for this distance/surface - 2:13.47
- Longest shot to win this race - Serephina at 11/1 in 2015
- Stakes record - 1:08.40 by Sleight Of Hand in 2019
- Track record - 1:08.23 by Fractured in 2019
- Number of Gulfstream races at this distance/surface - 28
- Average Gulfstream winning time for this distance/surface - 1:09.63
- Longest shot to win this race - For My Lady at 5/1 in 2005 and Peace Emblem in 2008
Interborough Handicap - 6 furlongs on the dirt for 3YO+F&M
- Stakes record - 1:08.75 by Still image (no, I didn't mess up the punctuation!) in 2019
- Track record - 1:07.94 by Mailbox Madness in 2018
- Number of Aqueduct races at this distance/surface - 58
- Average Aqueduct winning time for this distance/surface - 1:09.38
- Longest shot to win this race - Dark Queen at 6/1 in 2007
- This will be the first 2YO turf race at 6 furlongs at Aqueduct. Actually, it's the first one for any ages.
- Track record - The winner of this race sets it
- Number of Aqueduct races at this distance/surface - 0
- Average Aqueduct winning time for this distance/surface - We shall soon see
- Longest shot to win this race - Also, to be determined
Monrovia Handicap - 6.5 furlongs on the turf for 4YO+F&M
- Stakes record - 1:13.96 by Seduction in 2015
- Track record - same as above, which is also the world record
- Number of Santa Anita races at this distance/surface - 72
- Average Santa Anita winning time for this distance/surface - 1:15.26
- Longest shot to win this race - Rainbow Blue at 5/1 in 2012
- Stakes record - 1:39.41 by Butimalady in 2019
- Track record - 1:39.04 by Kali in 2019
- Number of Santa Anita races at this distance/surface - 115
- Average Santa Anita winning time for this distance/surface - 1:40.55
- Longest shot to win this race - Patience at 5/1 in 2012
- Stakes record - :32.96 by Chisinau in 2010
- Track record - same as above, which is also the world record
- Number of Santa Anita races at this distance/surface - 17
- Average Santa Anita winning time for this distance/surface - :33.75
- Longest shot to win this race - Sharp Bid at 10/1 in 2004 and Ace Of Hearts in 2013
- Fastest 3YO winning time for Santa Anita at this distance/surface - 1:32.77 by Smackin Dame in 2019
- Track record - same as above
- Number of Santa Anita races at this distance/surface - 66
- Average Santa Anita winning time for this distance/surface - 1:34.56
- Longest shot to win a Santa Anita dirt mile race as a 3YO - Upbeat at 20/1 in 2007
Tropical Park Derby - 9 furlongs on the turf for 3YO
- Stakes record - 1:46.36 by Call the Payphone in 2018
- Track record - same as above
- Number of Calder races at this distance/surface - 23
- Average Calder winning time for this distance/surface - 1:47.67
- Longest shot to win this race - Fantasy Express at 5/1 in 2016 and Beatsbydubai in 2019
- Stakes record - :56.31 by Across the Pacific in 2017
- Track record - same as above
- Number of Calder races at this distance/surface - 16
- Average Calder winning time for this distance/surface - :57.65
- Longest shot to win this race - Zimova Farba at 8/1 in 2010
- Stakes record - 1:08.86 by Catchman in 2014
- Track record - same as above
- Number of Calder races at this distance/surface - 16
- Average Calder winning time for this distance/surface - 1:09.86
- Longest shot to win this race - Catchman at 13/1 in 2014
Truly Bound Handicap - 8.5 furlongs on the dirt for 4YO+F&M
- Stakes record - 1:40.27 by Helen Keller in 2018
- Track record - 1:39.32 by Lady Bell in 2018
- Number of Fair Grounds races at this distance/surface - 117
- Average Fair Grounds winning time for this distance/surface - 1:41.82
- Longest shot to win this race - Expensive Jewels at 11/1 in 2013
- Stakes record - 1:08.56 by Smashed in 2013
- Track record - 1:08.47 by Lonhrissa in 2019
- Number of Fair Grounds races at this distance/surface - 153
- Average Fair Grounds winning time for this distance/surface - 1:09.73
- Longest shot to win this race - Sky Bus at 10/1 in 2014
- Stakes record - 1:27.78 by Aquarella in 2019
- Track record - 1:26.08 by Heat Seeker in 2011, which is also the world record
- Number of Fair Grounds races at this distance/surface - 18
- Average Fair Grounds winning time for this distance/surface - 1:28.66
- Longest shot to win this race - Pilsener Bust at 7/2 in 2017
- Stakes record - 1:26.08 by Heat Seeker in 2011
- Track record - same as above, which is also the world record
- Number of Fair Grounds races at this distance/surface - 18
- Average Fair Grounds winning time for this distance/surface - 1:28.66
- Longest shot to win this race - Iraty at 11/1 in 2013
- Stakes record - 1:40.56 by Centre de Flacq in 2019
- Track record - same as above and by Thunder Dance in 2018
- Number of Fair Grounds races at this distance/surface - 48
- Average Fair Grounds winning time for this distance/surface - 1:41.88
- Longest shot to win this race - Say It With Love at 10/1 in 2011
- Stakes record - winner of this first running
- Track record - 1:33.64 by Tower Drop in 2017
- Number of Fair Grounds races at this distance/surface - 27
- Average Fair Grounds winning time for this distance/surface - 1:35.38
- Longest shot to win this race - tomorrow's winner
- Stakes record - 1:08.83 by Typical Conflict in 2013
- Track record - 1:08.47 by Lonhrissa in 2019
- Number of Fair Grounds races at this distance/surface - 153
- Average Fair Grounds winning time for this distance/surface - 1:09.73
- Longest shot to win this race - Runbutyoucanthide at 3/1 in 2012 and Sliceofmars in 2015
- Stakes record - 1:33.64 by Tower Drop in 2017
- Track record - same as above
- Number of Fair Grounds races at this distance/surface - 27
- Average Fair Grounds winning time for this distance/surface - 1:35.38
- Longest shot to win this race - Pumper at 6/1 in 2019
- Stakes record - 1:34.25 by Liquid Cocaine in 2011
- Track record - 1:33.64 by Tower Drop in 2017
- Number of Fair Grounds races at this distance/surface - 27
- Average Fair Grounds winning time for this distance/surface - 1:35.38
- Longest shot to win this race - Running Water at 9/1 in 2014
Sam Houston Sprint Handicap - 7 furlongs on the dirt for 4YO+
- Stakes record - 1:21.40 by Gallia Cisalpina in 2018
- Track record - 1:21.32 by Bella Swan in 2014
- Number of Sam Houston Race Park races at this distance/surface - 38
- Average Sam Houston Race Park winning time for this distance/surface - 1:22.65
- Longest shot to win this race - Caulfield Escape at 5/1 in 2019
Triple Sec Stakes - 5 furlongs on the dirt for 3YO
- Stakes record - :56.28 by Bourbon in 2011
- Track record - :56.00 by Camera Shy in 2011
- Number of Delta Downs races at this distance/surface - 45
- Average Delta Downs winning time for this distance/surface - :57.27
- Longest shot to win this race - Dare To Express at 9/1 in 2012
Demoness Stakes - 7 furlongs on the dirt for 2YOF
- Stakes record - 1:22.73 by Mythical in 2019
- Track record - 1:21.61 by Squint's Success in 2016
- Number of Shenandoah Downs races at this distance/surface - 61
- Average Shenandoah Downs winning time for this distance/surface - 1:23.16
- Longest shot to win this race - Mythical at 1/2 in 2019
- 4YO+F&M record - :50.75 by Dark Queen in 2008
- Track record - :50.53 by Enclave in 2014
- Number of Shenandoah Downs races at this distance/surface - 59
- Average Shenandoah Downs winning time for this distance/surface - :51.49
- Longest shot to win a 4.5 furlong dirt race at Shenandoah Downs - Artworld at 8/1 in 2011 and Deus ex Machina in 2014
- 3YO record - 1:09.08 by Kaolinite in 2007
- Track record - 1:08.73 by Midnight Sprite in 2019
- Number of Shenandoah Downs races at this distance/surface - 64
- Average Shenandoah Downs winning time for this distance/surface - 1:10.18
- Longest shot to win a 6 furlong dirt race at Shenandoah Downs - Smart Like Deeds at 17/1 in 2013
The Pelican Stakes - 6 furlongs on the dirt for 4YO+
- Stakes record - 1:08.45 by Fireheart in 2013
- Track record - same as above
- Number of Tampa Bay Downs races at this distance/surface - 37
- Average Tampa Bay Downs winning time for this distance/surface - 1:09.86
- Longest shot to win this race - Fireheart at 3/1 in 2013 and Stormy Luck in 2017
2 comments:
The City of Houston's nickname is the Bayou City, so going from Sam Houston track to Louisiana is going from bayou to bayou ;-)
I got all excited about my filly Baptized winning the 6f turf allowance at Aqueduct in track record time, but was brought to earth when I saw it was surprisingly the 1st such race in the game. She still won by 12 lengths in 2nd gear.
Where are the records by distance by track located? I remember seeing them but can't remember where they were.
Go to the Racing/Results page, and to the left of the link to download and view current results are links for track and world records.
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