The John Henry Handicap was an American Thoroughbred horse race held annually at Hollywood Park Racetrack in Inglewood, California from 1986 through 1994.Kentucky New Era - May 3, 1986 report on the inaugural running of the John Henry Handicap at Hollywood Park A Grade II event open to horses age three and older, it was contest on turf over a distance of one and one eighth miles (9 furlongs).Kansas City Star - May 2, 1994 article on Arcangues winning the John Henry Handicap at Hollywood Park
Inaugurated in 1986, it was named in honor of U.S. Racing Hall of Fame inductee John Henry, a four-time U.S. Champion Male Turf Horse and two-time U. S. Horse of the Year.
Records Speed record: 1:45.00 - Leger Cat (1993)
Most wins: No horse won this race more than once.
Most wins by an owner: No owner won this race more than once.
Most wins by a jockey: 2 - Bill Shoemaker (1986, 1989) 2 - Eddie Delahoussaye (1988, 1994) 2 - Corey Nakatani (1991, 1993)
Most wins by a trainer: 3 - Charles E. Whittingham (1986, 1989, 1990)
Winners Year Winner Age Jockey Trainer Owner Time1994Arcangues6Eddie DelahoussayeRichard E. MandellaDaniel Wildenstein1:47.201993Leger Cat7Corey NakataniRichard E. MandellaE. C. Allred & R. D. Hubbard1:45.001992Notorious Pleasure6Russell BazeGary F. JonesRobert Levy et al.1:45.601991Pharisien4Corey NakataniChristian DoumenJean Andreani1:46.801990Golden Pheasant4Chris McCarronCharles E. WhittinghamBruce McNall & Wayne Gretzky1:47.001989Peace4Bill ShoemakerCharles E. WhittinghamTom Gentry1:46.201988Deputy Governor4Eddie DelahoussayeNeil D. DrysdaleUniversal Stable1:46.001987Al Mamoon6Pat ValenzuelaRobert J. FrankelB. R. Firestone & E. A. Gann1:47.001986Palace Music5Bill ShoemakerCharles E. WhittinghamN. B. Hunt & A. E. Paulson1:48.80
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