

Xpressbet.com Florida Derby
Gulfstream Park ~ 901 S. Federal Highway, Hallandale Beach, FL 33009
about this race
Gulfstream Park’s most important prep race for the Kentucky Derby is the Florida Derby, contested on the dirt main track at a distance of 1 1/8 miles (9 furlongs).
Since 1990, Florida Derby winners have found quite a bit of success in the Kentucky Derby. Recent winners of the Florida Derby who went on to capture the roses on the first Saturday in May include: Orb (2013), Big Brown (2008), Barbaro (2006), Monarchos (2001), Thunder Gulch (1995), Unbridled (1990), and Spectacular Bid (1979).
Gulfstream Park’s most important prep race for the Kentucky Derby is the Florida Derby, contested on the dirt main track at a distance of 1 1/8 miles (9 furlongs).
Since 1990, Florida Derby winners have found quite a bit of success in the Kentucky Derby. Recent winners of the Florida Derby who went on to capture the roses on the first Saturday in May include: Orb (2013), Big Brown (2008), Barbaro (2006), Monarchos (2001), Thunder Gulch (1995), Unbridled (1990), and Spectacular Bid (1979).
Fastest Time (since 1976): 1:47:00
Greatest Winning Margin (since 1976): 9 3/4 lengths
Date | Past Winner | Trainer | Jockey | Owner |
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03/30/2018 | Audible
| Todd A. Pletcher | John R. Velazquez | WinStar Farm, China Horse Club, Head of Plains Partners, et al |
03/31/2017 | Always Dreaming
| Todd A. Pletcher | John R. Velazquez | Brooklyn Boyz Stables, Teresa Viola Racing Stables et al. |
04/01/2016 | Nyquist
| Doug F. O'Neill | Mario Gutierrez | Reddam Racing LLC |
03/27/2015 | Materiality
| Todd A. Pletcher | John R. Velazquez | Alto Racing, LLC |
03/28/2014 | Constitution
| Todd A. Pletcher | Javier Castellano | WinStar Farm LLC and Twin Creeks Racing Stables, LLC |
03/29/2013 | Orb
| Claude R. McGaughey III | John R. Velazquez | Janney, III, Stuart S. and Phipps Stable |
03/30/2012 | Take Charge Indy
| Patrick B. Byrne | Calvin H. Borel | Sandford, Chuck and Maribeth |
04/02/2011 | Dialed In
| Nicholas P. Zito | Julien R. Leparoux | Robert V. LaPenta |
03/19/2010 | Ice Box
| Nicholas P. Zito | Jose Lezcano | Robert V. LaPenta |
03/27/2009 | Quality Road
| James A. Jerkens | John R. Velazquez | Edward P. Evans |
03/28/2008 | Big Brown
| Richard E. Dutrow | Kent J. Desormeaux | IEAH Stables and Pompa, Jr., Paul |
03/30/2007 | Scat Daddy
| Todd A. Pletcher | Edgar S. Prado | Scatuorchio, James T. and Tabor, Michael, B. |
03/31/2006 | Barbaro
| Michael R. Matz | Edgar S. Prado | Lael Stables |
04/01/2005 | High Fly
| Nicholas P. Zito | Jerry D. Bailey | Live Oak Plantation |
03/12/2004 | Friends Lake
| John C. Kimmel | Richard Migliore | Broman, Sr., Chester and Mary |
03/14/2003 | Empire Maker
| Robert J. Frankel | Jerry D. Bailey | Juddmonte Farms, Inc. |
03/15/2002 | Harlan's Holiday
| Kenneth G. McPeek | Edgar S. Prado | Starlight Racing |
03/09/2001 | Monarchos
| John T. Ward, Jr. | Jorge F. Chavez | John C. Oxley |
03/10/2000 | Hal's Hope
| Harold J. Rose | Roger I. Velez | Rose Family Stable |
03/12/1999 | Vicar
| Carl A. Nafzger | Shane J. Sellers | Jim Tafel LLC |
03/13/1998 | Cape Town
| D. Wayne Lukas | Shane J. Sellers | Overbrook Farm |
03/14/1997 | Captain Bodgit
| Gary Capuano | Alex O. Solis | Team Valor International |
03/15/1996 | Unbridled's Song
| James T. Ryerson | Mike E. Smith | Paraneck Stable |
03/10/1995 | Thunder Gulch
| D. Wayne Lukas | Mike E. Smith | M. Tabor |
03/11/1994 | Holy Bull
| Warren A. Croll, Jr. | Mike E. Smith | W. A. Croll, Jr. |
03/19/1993 | Bull Inthe Heather
| Howard M. Tesher | Wigberto S. Ramos | Arthur I. Klein |
03/13/1992 | Technology
| Hubert Hine | Jerry D. Bailey | Scott C. Savin |
03/15/1991 | Fly So Free
| Flint S. Schulhofer | Jose A. Santos | unknown owner |
03/16/1990 | Unbridled
| Carl A. Nafzger | Pat Day | Genter Frances A Stable |
03/03/1989 | Mercedes Won
| Arnold W. Fink | Earlie Fires | Spencer Christopher T |
03/04/1988 | Brian's Time
| John M. Veitch | Randy P. Romero | Phillips James W |
04/03/1987 | Cryptoclearance
| Flint S. Schulhofer | Jose A. Santos | Teinowitz P |
02/28/1986 | Snow Chief
| Melvin F. Stute | Alex O. Solis | Grinstead & Rochelle |
03/01/1985 | Proud Truth
| John M. Veitch | Jorge Velasquez | Darby Dan Farm |
03/30/1984 | Swale
| Woodford C. Stephens | Laffit A. Pincay, Jr. | Claiborne Farm |
03/04/1983 | Croeso
| Stephen A. DiMauro | Frank Olivares | Cardiff Stud Farm & Fowler |
04/02/1982 | Timely Writer
| Dominic F. Imprescia, Jr. | Jeff Fell | Nitram Stable |
03/05/1981 | Lord Avie
| Daniel Perlsweig | Chris J. McCarron | Sks Stable |
03/28/1980 | Plugged Nickle
| Thomas J. Kelly | Buck Thornburg | Schiff J M |
03/05/1979 | Spectacular Bid
| Grover G. Delp | Ronald Joseph Franklin | Hawksworth Farm |
03/31/1978 | Alydar
| John M. Veitch | Jorge Velasquez | Calumet Farm |
03/06/1977 | Ruthie's Native
| Eugene Jacobs | Craig Perret | Perlmutter Ruth A |
03/06/1977 | Coined Silver
| George T. Poole, III | Buck Thornburg | Whitney C V |
04/02/1976 | Honest Pleasure
| LeRoy S. Jolley | Braulio Baeza | Firestone B R |