The Calder Derby presented by Woodford Reserve is an American Grade III Thoroughbred horse race run annually in October at Calder Race Course in Miami, Florida. Contested for a current purse of $250,000 over a distance of miles on turf, the race is open to three-year-old horses.
Inaugurated as the Hollywood Handicap in 1972, and open for horses age three and up until 1985, the name was changed to the Calder Derby in 1994.
Records Time record: (at current miles distance) 1:47.70 – Crowd Pleaser (1998)
Most wins: 2 – Opening Lead (1983, 1984)
Most wins by a jockey: 2 – Gary Boulanger (1994, 1997) 2 – Eibar Coa (2002, 2004)
Most wins by a trainer: 2 – Manuel Azpurua (1983, 1984) 2 – Elbert Ray Dixon (1990, 1991)
Most wins by an owner: 2 – Brad D. Gay (1983, 1984)
Winners of the Calder Derby Year Winner Jockey Trainer Owner Time Win $2014Our CaravanManoel R. CruzMichael DilgerAnstu Stables1:54.322013Sr QuisqueyanoCarlos OliveroLuis OlivaresDDRD Racing1:52.712012Good Morning DivaFernando JaraDavid BraddyGeorge J. Kerr1:46.962011no race2010TannersvilleWilmer Galviz Henry CollazoFour Horsemen Racing Stable (John Kasbar)1:49.322009Sal the BarberEddie CastroChristophe ClementLewis Schaffel1:49.412008Sporting ArtJavier CastellanoChristophe ClementJohn & Sarah Kelly1:47.932007Soldier's DancerCornelio VelásquezDavid A. VivianHerman Heinlein1:52.212006Can't Beat ItRené DouglasMartin D. WolfsonLive Oak Plantation1:48.792005Dazzling Dr Cevin *Julio GarciaLuis OlivaresRey Wan Racing1:52.442004EddingtonEibar CoaMark HennigWillmott Stables1:51.252003StrollJerry D. BaileyWilliam I. MottClaiborne Farm1:48.392002Union PlaceEibar CoaRandy SchulhoferWilliam Sorokolit1:47.762001Western PrideDana WhitleyRichard EstvankoTheresa McCarthur/C. Chapman1:51.122000Whata BrainstormRosemary Homeister Jr.James E. PicouJohn Eaton1:47.801999IsaypeteJosé FerrerJames K. ChapmanTheresa McArthur1:50.011998Crowd PleaserJean-Luc SamynJonathan SheppardAugustin Stable1:47.701997Blazing SwordGary BoulangerKathleen O'ConnellGilbert G. Campbell1:53.00$90,0001996Laughing DanPedro A. Rodriguez Luis OlivaresCobble View Stable (Gardner F. Landon)1:50.60$66,3001995Pineing PattyLarrry MelanconLynn S. WhitingW. Cal Partee1:51.40$60,0001994Halo’s ImageGary BoulangerHappy E. AlterArthur I. Appleton & Alter's Racing Stable, Inc.1:52.20$90,000
*Heavy overnight rain forced the 2005 race to be run on dirt. 1975: DH-Dead Heat for win.
Hollywood Stakes / Handicap Notes: 1972-1981, 1984, 1987-1993: Run as Hollywood Handicap 1972-73: For three-year-olds and upward 1982-83: Run as Hollywood Stakes, three-year-olds 1984: For three-year-olds and upward 1985-86-Run as Hollywood Stakes 1993 – Medieval Mac 1992 – Birdonthewire 1991 – Scottish Ice 1990 – Zalipour 1989 – Silver Sunsets * 1988 – Frosty The Snowman 1987 – Schism 1986 – Annapolis John 1985 – Gray Haze 1984 – Opening Lead 1983 – Opening Lead 1982 – Glorious Past 1981 – Poking 1980 – J Rodney G 1979 – Breezy Fire 1978 – Ole Wilk 1977 – What A Threat 1976 – Chilean Chief 1975 – Rimsky (DH) 1975 – Strand Of Gold (DH) 1974 – Amberbee * 1973 – Willmar 1972 – First Bloom
In 1974 Snurb won the race but was disqualified and set back to seventh place. In 1989 Big Stanley won the race but was disqualified and set back to sixth place.
References The Calder Derby at Pedigree Query