The Hurricane Bertie Stakes is a Grade III American Thoroughbred horse race for fillies and mares that are four years old or older, over a distance of furlongs on the dirt track held annually in March at Gulfstream Park, Hallandale Beach, Florida. The event currently carries a purse of $125,000.
History The race was inaugurated in 2001 over a shorter distance of 6 furlongs and named after the winning mare Hurricane Bertie who won 14 races in her career including the Grade II Princess Rooney Stakes. The following year the event's distance was increased to furlongs.
The event was upgraded to a Grade III event in 2005.
In 2015 the distance the event was increased to 7 furlongs but in 2021 the distance was reverted to furlongs.
Records Speed record: 7 furlongs – 1:21.45 - Dream Pauline (2019) furlongs – 1:14.68 - Groupie Doll (2014)
Margins: lengths – Merry Meadow (2015)
Most wins by a jockey 4 - Javier Castellano (2006, 2008, 2011, 2019)
Most wins by a trainer 4 - H. Allen Jerkens (2004, 2005, 2007, 2009)
Most wins by an owner 3 - Joseph V. Shields Jr. (2004, 2007, 2009)
Winners
Year Winner Age Jockey Trainer Owner Distance Time Purse Grade Ref 2026R Disaster5Micah J. HusbandsSaffie A. Joseph Jr.Averill Racing, Two Eight Racing & ATM Racing furlongs1:16.28$165,000III2025Nic's Style5Junior AlvaradoWilliam I. MottStephen Rousseau furlongs1:16.53$163,000III2024 4 Luis SaezGeorge R. Arnold IIAshbrook Farm & Upland Flats Racing furlongs1:16.09$129,000III 2023Frank's Rockette 6Junior AlvaradoWilliam I. MottFrank Fletcher Racing furlongs1:16.81$125,000III 2022Obligatory4Tyler GaffalioneWilliam I. MottJuddmonte Farms furlongs1:17.92$100,000III2021Pacific Gale 6Junior Alvarado John C. KimmelHolly Hill Stable furlongs1:15.93$100,000III 2020Sally's Curlin 4Edgar S. PradoDale L. RomansCJ Thoroughbreds, Left Turn Racing & Casner Racing 7 furlongs1:22.84$150,000III 2019Dream Pauline 4Javier Castellano Stonestreet Stable 7 furlongs1:21.45$150,000III 2018Jordan's Henny 4Tyler GaffalioneErvine Woolsey & Ralph Kinder 7 furlongs1:23.68$175,000III 2017Curlin's Approval 4Luis SaezMartin D. WolfsonAlter's Racing Stable 7 furlongs1:23.23$100,000III 2016Race not held2015Merry Meadow 5Javier CastellanoMark A. HennigWilliam Parson Jr. & David S. Howe furlongs1:17.97$150,000III 2014Groupie Doll 6Rajiv MaraghWilliam B. Bradley Whisper Hill Farm furlongs1:14.68$200,000III 2013Golden Mystery 7Luis SaezMartin D. WolfsonFarnsworth Stable furlongs1:15.96$150,000III 2012R Holiday Mood 4John R. VelazquezTodd A. PletcherE. Paul Robsham Stable furlongs1:15.85$150,000III 2011Hilda's Passion 4Javier CastellanoTodd A. PletcherStarlight Racing furlongs1:15.79$150,000III 2010Kays and Jays 4Jose LezcanoMike R. MitchellZayat Stables furlongs1:16.30$125,000III 2009Any Limit 6H. Allen JerkensJoseph V. Shields Jr. furlongs1:15.95$122,500III 2008Sugar Swirl 5Javier CastellanoBrian A. LynchStronach Stables 7 furlongs1:22.77$101,500III 2007Any Limit 4Rafael BejaranoH. Allen JerkensJoseph V. Shields Jr. furlongs1:17.16$108,500III 2006 5Javier CastellanoJames A. JerkensSusan & John Moore furlongs1:15.47$100,000III 2005Lilah 8Rajiv MaraghH. Allen JerkensHobeau Farm furlongs1:15.45$100,000III 2004House Party 4José A. SantosH. Allen JerkensJoseph V. Shields Jr. furlongs1:15.55$100,000Listed 2003Gold Mover 5Edgar S. PradoMark A. HennigEdward P. Evans furlongs1:15.83$100,000Listed 2002Gold Mover 4Eibar CoaMark A. HennigEdward P. Evans furlongs1:15.38$100,000Listed 2001Swept Away 4Edgar S. PradoBernard S. FlintKlein, Richard, Bertram & Elaine 6 furlongs1:09.85$83,700Listed
References
External links Gulfstream Park