2024 El Camino Real Derby

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The El Camino Real Derby is a race for 3-year-olds and serves as a prep for the Kentucky Derby. Formerly held at the now-closed Bay Meadows race track, the 1 1/8-mile race has been run at Golden Gate Fields near San Francisco since 2009.

Notable horses that have tallied a victory in the El Camino Real Derby include Snow Chief, Casual Lies, Tabasco Cat and Cavonnier. Jockey Russell Baze has a record nine victories in the race, including seven of the last 10 runnings. Trainer Jerry Hollendorfer has won the race six times.

The El Camino Real Derby is a race for 3-year-olds and serves as a prep for the Kentucky Derby. Formerly held at the now-closed Bay Meadows race track, the 1 1/8-mile race has been run at Golden Gate Fields near San Francisco since 2009.

Notable horses that have tallied a victory in the El Camino Real Derby include Snow Chief, Casual Lies, Tabasco Cat and Cavonnier. Jockey Russell Baze has a record nine victories in the race, including seven of the last 10 runnings. Trainer Jerry Hollendorfer has won the race six times.

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Fastest Time (since 1976): 1:39:40
Greatest Winning Margin (since 1976): 9 lengths

Date	Past Winner	Trainer	Jockey	Owner
02/17/2017	Zakaroff Trainer / Steven Specht Jockey / Kyle Frey Owner / Antone Metaxas	Steven Specht	Kyle Frey	Antone Metaxas
02/12/2016	Frank Conversation Trainer / Doug F. O'Neill Jockey / Mario Gutierrez Owner / Reddam Racing LLC	Doug F. O'Neill	Mario Gutierrez	Reddam Racing LLC
02/13/2015	Metaboss Trainer / Jeff Bonde Jockey / Alex O. Solis Owner / Arndt, M. J., McFetridge, S. M., Preiss, D., Metanovic, M. and Azcarate, C.	Jeff Bonde	Alex O. Solis	Arndt, M. J., McFetridge, S. M., Preiss, D., Metanovic, M. and Azcarate, C.
02/14/2014	Tamarando Trainer / Jerry Hollendorfer Jockey / Russell A. Baze Owner / Williams, Mr. and Mrs. Larry D.	Jerry Hollendorfer	Russell A. Baze	Williams, Mr. and Mrs. Larry D.
02/15/2013	Dice Flavor Trainer / Patrick Gallagher Jockey / Jose Valdivia, Jr. Owner / Oda Racing Stable and US Equine	Patrick Gallagher	Jose Valdivia, Jr.	Oda Racing Stable and US Equine
02/17/2012	Daddy Nose Best Trainer / Steven M. Asmussen Jockey / Julien R. Leparoux Owner / Cathy and Bob Zollars	Steven M. Asmussen	Julien R. Leparoux	Cathy and Bob Zollars
02/11/2011	Silver Medallion Trainer / Steven M. Asmussen Jockey / Russell A. Baze Owner / Michael J. Ryan	Steven M. Asmussen	Russell A. Baze	Michael J. Ryan
02/19/2010	Connemara Trainer / Todd A. Pletcher Jockey / Russell A. Baze Owner / Tabor, Michael B., Magnier, Mrs. John, and Smith, Derrick	Todd A. Pletcher	Russell A. Baze	Tabor, Michael B., Magnier, Mrs. John, and Smith, Derrick
02/13/2009	Chocolate Candy Trainer / Jerry Hollendorfer Jockey / Russell A. Baze Owner / Craig Family Trust (Jenny Craig)	Jerry Hollendorfer	Russell A. Baze	Craig Family Trust (Jenny Craig)
03/07/2008	Autism Awareness Trainer / Genaro Vallejo Jockey / Luis Contreras Owner / Johnny Taboada	Genaro Vallejo	Luis Contreras	Johnny Taboada
03/09/2007	Bwana Bull Trainer / Jerry Hollendorfer Jockey / Russell A. Baze Owner / DeDomenico, Mark, Jelladian, Dan and Todaro, George	Jerry Hollendorfer	Russell A. Baze	DeDomenico, Mark, Jelladian, Dan and Todaro, George
01/28/2006	Cause to Believe Trainer / Jerry Hollendorfer Jockey / Russell A. Baze Owner / Peter Redekop B. C., Ltd.	Jerry Hollendorfer	Russell A. Baze	Peter Redekop B. C., Ltd.
03/11/2005	Uncle Denny Trainer / Rafael Becerra Jockey / Russell A. Baze Owner / Stan E. Fulton	Rafael Becerra	Russell A. Baze	Stan E. Fulton
03/12/2004	Kilgowan Trainer / Lonnie Arterburn Jockey / Chance J. Rollins Owner / Ann Marie Farm	Lonnie Arterburn	Chance J. Rollins	Ann Marie Farm
03/07/2003	Ocean Terrace Trainer / Robert B. Hess, Jr. Jockey / Mike E. Smith Owner / Fog City Stable	Robert B. Hess, Jr.	Mike E. Smith	Fog City Stable
03/08/2002	Yougottawanna Trainer / Jerry Hollendorfer Jockey / Jason P. Lumpkins Owner / Craig and Halo Farms	Jerry Hollendorfer	Jason P. Lumpkins	Craig and Halo Farms
03/09/2001	Hoovergetthekeys Trainer / Brian J. Koriner Jockey / Ronald J. Warren, Jr. Owner / Carl J. Odegaard	Brian J. Koriner	Ronald J. Warren, Jr.	Carl J. Odegaard
03/10/2000	Remember Sheikh Trainer / Lonnie Arterburn Jockey / Frank T. Alvarado Owner / Peppard, Jeffrey and Smith, Steven R.	Lonnie Arterburn	Frank T. Alvarado	Peppard, Jeffrey and Smith, Steven R.
03/05/1999	Cliquot Trainer / John A. Shirreffs Jockey / David Romero Flores Owner / 505 Farms	John A. Shirreffs	David Romero Flores	505 Farms
03/06/1998	Event of the Year Trainer / Jerry Hollendorfer Jockey / Russell A. Baze Owner / Golden Eagle Farm	Jerry Hollendorfer	Russell A. Baze	Golden Eagle Farm
03/07/1997	Pacificbounty Trainer / Walter R. Greenman Jockey / Kent J. Desormeaux Owner / Bear, Ted, Grey, Donald, Harris, Schmidt and Sinkoff	Walter R. Greenman	Kent J. Desormeaux	Bear, Ted, Grey, Donald, Harris, Schmidt and Sinkoff
01/19/1996	Cavonnier Trainer / Bob Baffert Jockey / Martin A. Pedroza Owner / Robert H. Walter Family Trust	Bob Baffert	Martin A. Pedroza	Robert H. Walter Family Trust
01/13/1995	Jumron (GB) Trainer / Gary J. Lewis Jockey / G. F. Almeida Owner / Charles Dunn	Gary J. Lewis	G. F. Almeida	Charles Dunn
01/21/1994	Tabasco Cat Trainer / D. Wayne Lukas Jockey / Pat Day Owner / Overbrook Farm & Reynolds	D. Wayne Lukas	Pat Day	Overbrook Farm & Reynolds
01/22/1993	El Atroz Trainer / Jose Luna Silva Jockey / Rafael Q. Meza Owner / Cuadra Tyt	Jose Luna Silva	Rafael Q. Meza	Cuadra Tyt
01/24/1992	Casual Lies Trainer / Shelley L. Riley Jockey / Alan Patterson Owner / Shelley L Riley	Shelley L. Riley	Alan Patterson	Shelley L Riley
01/18/1991	Sea Cadet Trainer / Ronald L. McAnally Jockey / Thomas M. Chapman Owner / unknown owner	Ronald L. McAnally	Thomas M. Chapman	unknown owner
01/20/1990	Silver Ending Trainer / Ronald L. McAnally Jockey / Gary L. Stevens Owner / Costanza & McAnally Deborah	Ronald L. McAnally	Gary L. Stevens	Costanza & McAnally Deborah
01/14/1989	Double Quick Trainer / Melvin F. Stute Jockey / Alex O. Solis Owner / King Iii & McGaughey	Melvin F. Stute	Alex O. Solis	King Iii & McGaughey
01/23/1988	Ruhlmann Trainer / Robert J. Frankel Jockey / Pat Day Owner / Moss J S	Robert J. Frankel	Pat Day	Moss J S
01/31/1987	Masterful Advocate Trainer / Joseph Manzi Jockey / Laffit A. Pincay, Jr. Owner / Belles & Leveton	Joseph Manzi	Laffit A. Pincay, Jr.	Belles & Leveton
02/01/1986	Snow Chief Trainer / Melvin F. Stute Jockey / Alex O. Solis Owner / Grinstead & Rochelle	Melvin F. Stute	Alex O. Solis	Grinstead & Rochelle
02/02/1985	Tank's Prospect Trainer / D. Wayne Lukas Jockey / Jorge Velasquez Owner / Klein Mr-Mrs E V	D. Wayne Lukas	Jorge Velasquez	Klein Mr-Mrs E V
02/04/1984	French Legionaire Trainer / David E. Hofmans Jockey / Russell A. Baze Owner / Ringler D V	David E. Hofmans	Russell A. Baze	Ringler D V
02/04/1983	Knightly Rapport Trainer / Joseph Manzi Jockey / Fernando Toro Owner / Cotroneo & Leveton & Manzi	Joseph Manzi	Fernando Toro	Cotroneo & Leveton & Manzi
02/05/1982	Cassaleria Trainer / Ronald L. McAnally Jockey / D. G. McHargue Owner / Brady & Gentry	Ronald L. McAnally	D. G. McHargue	Brady & Gentry