The California Cup Distance Handicap is an American Thoroughbred horse race run annually during the autumn Oak Tree Racing Association meet at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia, California. The race covers a distance of 1¼ miles on turf, and is open to fillies and mares at least three years old and bred in the state of California. The event winnings currently include a purse of $100,000 and a trophy.
The California Cup Distance Handicap is part of the "California Cup Day" series of races, intended to call attention to and honor the California Thoroughbred racing and breeding industry.
Past winners 2008 – Distant Victory (Victor Espinoza) 2007 – Imagine (Corey Nakatani) 2006 – Special Heather 2005 – Moscow Burning 2004 – Test The Waters 2003 – Moscow Burning 2002 – Nicole's Pursuit
(Moscow Burning is the all-time leading earner among Cal-bred females and a two-time winner of the California Cup Distance Handicap.)
References Oak Tree racing meet at Santa Anita California Cup Distance Handicap at Pedigree Query.com