The Harry Henson Stakes was an American Thoroughbred horse race run annually during the third week of April as part of the opening day races of the spring/summer meet at Hollywood Park Racetrack in Inglewood, California. Open to three-year-old horses, it was a non-graded stakes raced on turf that has been contested at a distance of six furlongs since 2007. The race offered a purse of US$70,000.
Inaugurated in 1952 as the Debonair Stakes, it was renamed in 1991 to honor Harry Henson, a former jockey who was Hollywood Park's race caller from 1958 to 1982.
Past winners include Imbros in 1953, Kentucky Derby winner Determine in 1954, and a son of Imbros in 1962, the U.S. Racing Hall of Fame inductee, Native Diver.
Records Speed record: (at current distance of 6 furlongs. 1:08.16 - Backbackbackgone (2009)
Recent winners Year Winner Jockey Trainer Owner Time2009BackbackbackgoneRafael BejaranoPeter MillerGerson Racing et al.1:08.162008Sky CapeVictor EspinozaKristin MulhallVisionary Racing/Steve Taub1:08.492007Hurry Home WarrenVictor EspinozaJesús MendozaChristopher Drakos1:08.602006CorazondelcampeonCorey NakataniDavid La CroixScott P. Merrell1:01.042005JuliesugardaddyAlex BisonoBarry AbramsD. Adams, V. Johnson, H. Nakk1:01.87
References Hollywood Park opening day at the Blood-Horse.com The 2009 Harry Henson Stakes at Hollywood Park.com
External links The Harry Henson Stakes at Pedigree Query