The Dahlia Handicap was a race for thoroughbred horses run annually at Hollywood Park Racetrack in Inglewood, California. The Dahlia is open to fillies and mares, age three and up, willing to race one and one-sixteenth miles on the turf. A Grade II was last run in 2008.
The race was run in two divisions in 1982, 1983, 1987, 1989, and 1990. It is named in honor of the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame inductee, the great racing mare Dahlia. Born in 1970, died in 2001 at the age of 31, Dahlia won the big races in France, England, the United States, and Canada.
Due to problems with the turf course, in 2004, the race was run on dirt, and as such, for that event was downgraded to a G-III event.
Records Speed record: 1:40.40 - Stylish Star (1989) 1:40.40 - Saros Brig (1989)
Most wins: No horse has won this race more than once.
Most wins by a trainer: 7 - Robert J. Frankel
Winners since 1999 Year Winner Age Jockey Trainer Owner Time2008Vacare5Jose Valdivia, Jr.Christophe ClementJon & Sarah Kelly1:43.172007Citronnade4David FloresRobert J. FrankelStronach Stables1:41.492006Grande Melody3Julien LeparouxPatrick BianconeH. Joseph Allen1:40.96 2005 no race 2004Festival5Danny SorensonPaddy GallagherGrand Farm1:42.112003Katdogawn3Mike E. SmithJames M. CassidyJohn Cuchna et al.1:41.522002Tout Charmant (DH)6Alex SolisRon McAnallyStonerside Stable1:44.552002Surya (DH)4Pat ValenzuelaRobert J. FrankelFlaxman Holdings1:44.552001Verruma5Garrett GomezJames K. ChapmanJ. K. Chapman & partners1:43.242000Follow the Money4Victor EspinozaDavid HofmansChristopher & Patricia Elia 1:40.711999Lady at Peace3Garrett GomezJulio C. CananiJon & Sarah Kelly1:41.50
Earlier winners
1998 - Tuzla 1997 - Golden Arches 1996 - Sixieme Sens 1995 - Fidina 1994 - Skimble 1993 - Kalita Melody 1992 - Kostroma 1991 - Re Toss 1990 - Petalia 1990 - Little Brianne 1989 - Stylish Star 1989 - Saros Brig 1988 - Balbonella 1987 - Top Corsage 1987 - Invited Guest 1986 - Aberuschka 1985 - Capricorn Belle 1984 - Lina Cavalieri 1983 - Geraldines Store 1983 - First Advance 1982 - Sangue 1982 - Milingo
References The Dahlia Handicap at Pedigree Query Hollywood Park official website