Bing Crosby Stakes
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| Grade I race | |
| Location | Del Mar Racetrack Del Mar, California, USA |
|---|---|
| Inaugurated | 1946 |
| Race type | Thoroughbred - Flat racing |
| Website | www |
| Race information | |
| Distance | 6 furlongs |
| Surface | Polytrack |
| Track | left-handed |
| Qualification | Three-year-olds and up |
| Weight | Assigned |
| Purse | $300,000 |
The Bing Crosby Stakes is an American Thoroughbred horse race held annually at Del Mar Racetrack in Del Mar, California. The Grade 1 race is open to horses three years of age and up. It is run on Polytrack at a distance of six furlong and presently offers a purse of $300,000.
The race is named for entertainer Bing Crosby, a founding partner of Del Mar Racetrack and a racehorse owner and breeder.
Records
Handicap record
- Crazy Kid - 1:07.80 (1962)
- Equaled: 1968,1969,1978,2003
Most wins by a jockey:
- 5 - Ed Delahoussaye (1981, 1985, 1986, 1992, 1995)
- 5 - Corey Nakatani (1991, 1994, 1996, 1999, 2007)
- 4 - Alex Solis (1988, 1998, 2000, 2001)
Most wins by a trainer:
- 4 - Bruce Headley (1998, 2000, 2001, 2008)
- 3 - Cecil Jolly (1957, 1958, 1972)
Winners
*1946: Dead Heat
