
El Camino Real Derby
Golden Gate Fields ~ 1100 Eastshore Highway, Berkeley, CA 94710
about this race
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.
Fastest Time (since 1976): 1:39:40
Greatest Winning Margin (since 1976): 9 lengths
Date | Past Winner | Trainer | Jockey | Owner |
---|---|---|---|---|
02/17/2017 | Zakaroff
| Steven Specht | Kyle Frey | Antone Metaxas |
02/12/2016 | Frank Conversation
| Doug F. O'Neill | Mario Gutierrez | Reddam Racing LLC |
02/13/2015 | Metaboss
| Jeff Bonde | Alex O. Solis | Arndt, M. J., McFetridge, S. M., Preiss, D., Metanovic, M. and Azcarate, C. |
02/14/2014 | Tamarando
| Jerry Hollendorfer | Russell A. Baze | Williams, Mr. and Mrs. Larry D. |
02/15/2013 | Dice Flavor
| Patrick Gallagher | Jose Valdivia, Jr. | Oda Racing Stable and US Equine |
02/17/2012 | Daddy Nose Best
| Steven M. Asmussen | Julien R. Leparoux | Cathy and Bob Zollars |
02/11/2011 | Silver Medallion
| Steven M. Asmussen | Russell A. Baze | Michael J. Ryan |
02/19/2010 | Connemara
| Todd A. Pletcher | Russell A. Baze | Tabor, Michael B., Magnier, Mrs. John, and Smith, Derrick |
02/13/2009 | Chocolate Candy
| Jerry Hollendorfer | Russell A. Baze | Craig Family Trust (Jenny Craig) |
03/07/2008 | Autism Awareness
| Genaro Vallejo | Luis Contreras | Johnny Taboada |
03/09/2007 | Bwana Bull
| Jerry Hollendorfer | Russell A. Baze | DeDomenico, Mark, Jelladian, Dan and Todaro, George |
01/28/2006 | Cause to Believe
| Jerry Hollendorfer | Russell A. Baze | Peter Redekop B. C., Ltd. |
03/11/2005 | Uncle Denny
| Rafael Becerra | Russell A. Baze | Stan E. Fulton |
03/12/2004 | Kilgowan
| Lonnie Arterburn | Chance J. Rollins | Ann Marie Farm |
03/07/2003 | Ocean Terrace
| Robert B. Hess, Jr. | Mike E. Smith | Fog City Stable |
03/08/2002 | Yougottawanna
| Jerry Hollendorfer | Jason P. Lumpkins | Craig and Halo Farms |
03/09/2001 | Hoovergetthekeys
| Brian J. Koriner | Ronald J. Warren, Jr. | Carl J. Odegaard |
03/10/2000 | Remember Sheikh
| Lonnie Arterburn | Frank T. Alvarado | Peppard, Jeffrey and Smith, Steven R. |
03/05/1999 | Cliquot
| John A. Shirreffs | David Romero Flores | 505 Farms |
03/06/1998 | Event of the Year
| Jerry Hollendorfer | Russell A. Baze | Golden Eagle Farm |
03/07/1997 | Pacificbounty
| Walter R. Greenman | Kent J. Desormeaux | Bear, Ted, Grey, Donald, Harris, Schmidt and Sinkoff |
01/19/1996 | Cavonnier
| Bob Baffert | Martin A. Pedroza | Robert H. Walter Family Trust |
01/13/1995 | Jumron (GB)
| Gary J. Lewis | G. F. Almeida | Charles Dunn |
01/21/1994 | Tabasco Cat
| D. Wayne Lukas | Pat Day | Overbrook Farm & Reynolds |
01/22/1993 | El Atroz
| Jose Luna Silva | Rafael Q. Meza | Cuadra Tyt |
01/24/1992 | Casual Lies
| Shelley L. Riley | Alan Patterson | Shelley L Riley |
01/18/1991 | Sea Cadet
| Ronald L. McAnally | Thomas M. Chapman | unknown owner |
01/20/1990 | Silver Ending
| Ronald L. McAnally | Gary L. Stevens | Costanza & McAnally Deborah |
01/14/1989 | Double Quick
| Melvin F. Stute | Alex O. Solis | King Iii & McGaughey |
01/23/1988 | Ruhlmann
| Robert J. Frankel | Pat Day | Moss J S |
01/31/1987 | Masterful Advocate
| Joseph Manzi | Laffit A. Pincay, Jr. | Belles & Leveton |
02/01/1986 | Snow Chief
| Melvin F. Stute | Alex O. Solis | Grinstead & Rochelle |
02/02/1985 | Tank's Prospect
| D. Wayne Lukas | Jorge Velasquez | Klein Mr-Mrs E V |
02/04/1984 | French Legionaire
| David E. Hofmans | Russell A. Baze | Ringler D V |
02/04/1983 | Knightly Rapport
| Joseph Manzi | Fernando Toro | Cotroneo & Leveton & Manzi |
02/05/1982 | Cassaleria
| Ronald L. McAnally | D. G. McHargue | Brady & Gentry |