First run in 1977, the San Francisco Mile is run at a mile on turf for horses three years of age and older. The 1980 winner of the race, Don Alberto, ran the race in the fastest time when finishing in 1:33.40. Both Kent Desormeaux and Brice Blanc have the most wins by a jockey with two while Julio Canani is the winningest trainer with three winners.
First run in 1977, the San Francisco Mile is run at a mile on turf for horses three years of age and older. The 1980 winner of the race, Don Alberto, ran the race in the fastest time when finishing in 1:33.40. Both Kent Desormeaux and Brice Blanc have the most wins by a jockey with two while Julio Canani is the winningest trainer with three winners.