Frank Gomez Memorial Stakes

The Frank Gomez Memorial Stakes was an American Thoroughbred horse race open to two-year-horses of either sex that was held annually at Calder Race Course in Miami Gardens, Florida from 1972 through 2013.The Bee, Danville, Virginia, Page 27, November 9, 1972 article on the Criterium Stakes at Calder Race Course Retrieved June 29, 2018

History Inaugurated as the Criterium Stakes, following the December 23, 2007 death of Calder Race Course Hall of Fame trainer Frank Gomez, the race was renamed in his honor.

In 2000, the race became part of the "Summit of Speed" stakes series. In 2013, National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame inductee and future U. S. Triple Crown winner Mike Smith rode Yes I'm Lucky to victory in what would turn out to be the final running of the Frank Gomez Memorial Stakes. The following year the "Summit of Speed" stakes series was canceled when Calder's racing operations were leased to the Stronach Group, operators of Gulfstream Park, who did not pick up this race when the series resumed in 2015.BloodHorse.com June 16, 2014 article titled "Calder Cancels Summit of Speed for This Year" Retrieved June 29, 2018Breders' Cup, Inc. July 2, 2016 article "Ten Things You Should Know:: Summit of Speed Retrieved June 29, 2018

The race was run in two divisions in 1958, 1960 and 1963.

Chronology of race names: Frank Gomez Memorial Stakes : 2008-2013 Criterium Stakes : 1972-2008

Race distances: 5.5 furlongs : 1981-1985, 1992-2004, 2010-2013 6 furlongs : 1979-1980, 1986-1991, 2005-2009 1 mile (8 furlongs) : 1972-1978

Records Speed record: At 5 ½ furlongs : 104.88 by Devil's Disciple in 2004 At 6 furlongs : 1:10.67 by in Rummy King in 2005 At 1 mile (8 furlongs) : 1:38 flat by Champion Du Nord in 1976

Most wins by a jockey: 3 - Eduardo O. Nunez (1989, 2005, 2012) 3 - Abel Castellano Jr. (2001, 2002, 2006)

Most wins by a trainer: 5 - Manuel J. Azpurua (1981, 1994, 1995, 2000, 2003)

Most wins by an owner: 2 - S. G. Stable (1994, 1995) 2 - Jacks or Better Farm, Inc. (2002, 2009) 2 - Trilogy Stable (2006, 2013) 2 - J. Robert Harris III (2008, 2011)

Winners Year Winner Jockey Trainer Owner Dist.(F) Time Win$ 2013Yes I'm LuckyMike E. SmithEdward Plesa, Jr.Trilogy Stable & Laurie Plesa5 F1:06.35$60,0002012Two Ts At Two BEduardo O. NunezKathleen O'ConnellGilbert Campbell5 F1:06.56$60,0002011Mel BeachOrlando BocachicaEdward Plesa, Jr.J. Robert Harris III5 F1:07.01$60,0002010Little DramaEibar CoaDavid J. FawkesHarold L. Queen5 F1:05.59$60,0002009Jackson BendJeffrey Sanchez Stanley I. Gold Jacks or Better Farm, Inc.6 F1:12.19$60,0002008Red NationOrlando BocachicaEdward Plesa, Jr. J. Robert Harris III6 F1:13.30$60,0002007Big City ManElvis TrujilloJose M. PinchinMr. T Stables6 F1:12.14$60,0002006YesbyjimminyAbel Castellano, Jr.Edward Plesa, Jr. Trilogy Stables6 F1:11.39$60,0002005Gin Rummy KingEduardo O. NunezDavid A. VivianDominic Vittese6 F1:10.67$60,0002004Devil's DiscipleRosemary Homeister Jr.Joseph J. Waunsch John Somers5 F1:04.88$60,0002003Sir OscarJulio GarciaManuel J. AzpuruaOscar Novo5 F1:05.55$60,0002002Hear No EvilAbel Castellano, Jr.James P. HatchettJacks or Better Farm, Inc.5 F1:06.02$60,0002001JuggernautAbel Castellano, Jr.Larry PilottiSiobhan P. Ellison5 F1:06.79$60,0002000JacksrbetterDaniel CoaManuel J. AzpuruaGary Aiken5 F1:07.08$60,0001999Bally HoRene DouglasLuis OlivaresThree G Stable5 F1:06.24$30,0001998B L'S SweepJavier CastellanoLarry PilottiMonarch Stable, Inc.5 F1:07.06$30,0001997Don'tcallmeacowboyEnrique M. JuradoSteven W. StandridgeFrancis W. Lucas5 F1:07.00$30,0001996Blount IslandDale BecknerEmanuel TortoraJames Lewis, Jr.5 F1:05.40$30,0001995Classic IntuitionJorge DuarteManuel J. AzpuruaS. G. Stable5 F1:06.80$30,0001994The Frog ManPedro Monterrey Jr.Manuel J. AzpuruaS. G. Stable 5 F1:06.60$30,0001993Air MikeEibar CoaLuis OlivaresMarissa Olivares5 F1:05.80$30,0001992Thirty Two SlewMichael LeeRene MendezGloria J. Kenny5 F1:05.64$30,0001991D. J. CatHeberto Castillo Jr.Happy AlterAlter's Racing Stable, Inc.6 F1:12.60$33,4201990Franklin MeSteve GaffalioneGlenn M. StanchfieldDiane Eldredge6 F1:13.00$23,4301989KrikitiEduardo O. NunezAlberto Paz-RodriguezSan Stud Gabriel6 F1:12.80$26,7001988Valid SpaceJose A. Velez, Jr. Richard R. RootHarry T. Mangurian Jr.6 F1:13.20$27,9101987Lover's TrustWesley A. WardRobert M. TriolaRobert M. Triola6 F1:12.60$33,840 1986Rainbow EastOctavio B. AvilesNewcomb GreenAronow Stable6 F1:12.60$28,0501985Kid ColinOmar LondonoFrank A. AlexanderBarry K. Schwartz5 F1:06.60$33,6901984-1Cameo KingSantiago SotoNick Gianos, Jr.Nick Gianos, Jr.5 F1:07.60$24,3451984-2SmileGene St. LeonFrank GomezFrances A. Genter Stable5 F1:07.00$24,1951983Fortunate ProspectMary RussCarl D. ArmbristerRetreat Stable/Mike N. Sherman5 F1:06.80$17,2651982El KaiserChuck BaltazarLarry LyonsPony Horse Stable5 F1:05.00$16,3801981MarshallerFelix FerrerManuel J. AzpuruaCarlota Stable5 F1:13.40$16,5751980Silent StepperSantiago SotoJuan A. SanchezMephisto Stable6 F1:13.00$17,1901979She Can't MissWalter GuerraFrank GomezElcee H. Stable6 F1:11.20$16,5751978-1Cherry PopOcatavio VergaraJose A. MendezC & B Stable8 F1:40.20$17,7001978-2Solo HainaOctavio B. AvilesLarry GeigerGuy H. Burt8 F1:40.80$17,7001977GalimoreJesus S. Rodriguez Jose A. MendezGreen & Rennert, Inc.8 F1:38.80$25,8301976Champion du NordMiguel A. RiveraAlfred A. ScottiEmanuel Mittman8 F1:38.00$26,0401975EmbajadorCarlos AstorgaLeo SierraSol-Gar Stable8 F1:39.40$26,6701974Famed DiplomatWilliam NemetiFrank J. McManusR. M. Curtis8 F1:38.40$10,0001973Friendly BeeSam MapleMichael V. D'AmelioSusan E. Fiore8 F1:42.20$11,7901972Farm TimeD. HidalgoSam B. David, Jr.Albert Ponn8 F1:42.20$9,980

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