Tropical Park Oaks

The Tropical Park Oaks is an American Thoroughbred horse race in Florida formerly run on New Year's Day.[1] Formerly run at Calder Race Course in Miami Gardens, Florida, the event moved to Gulfstream Park after Calder closed in 2020.[2] The one and one sixteenth mile ungraded stakes turf event for 3-year-old fillies offers a purse of $125,000 added.[3]

The race is named for the old Tropical Park Race Track.[citation needed]

Past winners

  • 1995 – Rose Law Firm (Mike E. Smith)
  • 1996 – Lulu's Ransom (Herb McCauley)
  • 1997 – Reach the Top (José A. Santos)
  • 1998 – To Be Approved (Eibar Coa)
  • 1999 – Bal d'Argent
  • 2000 – Solvig (Pat Day)
  • 2001 - Voodoo Dancer (Rene Douglas)
  • 2002 – Stormy Frolic (Jerry Bailey)
  • 2003 – Sweettrickydancer (Eibar Coa)[4]
  • 2004 – Bobbi Use (Eibar Coa)
  • 2005 – Dansetta Light (John Velazquez)
  • 2006 – J'ray[5]
  • 2007 - Christmas Kid (Kent Desormeaux)
  • 2008 – Bsharpsonata (Eric Camacho)
  • 2009 – Race cancelled[6]
  • 2022 – Golden Glider[7]
  • 2023 – Be My Sunshine[8]

References

  1. ^ "First Oaks Win of Year on Line in Tropical Park". www.bloodhorse.com. December 30, 2004. Retrieved 2024-11-06.
  2. ^ Finley, Bill (2020-10-02). "Florida Racing Prepares To Say Goodbye To Calder". TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. Retrieved 2024-11-06.
  3. ^ "Improving Ohana Honor will be running late in Tropical Park Derby". At The Races. Retrieved 2024-11-06.
  4. ^ The Original Thoroughbred Times Racing Almanac, 2005 Edition. i-5 Publishing LLC. July 2004. p. 422. ISBN 978-1-931993-57-9.
  5. ^ "J'ray closes for Tropical Park Oaks win". January 1, 2006.
  6. ^ "Calder Race Course to Reduce Purses for Overnight Races and Stakes Races". Churchill Downs Investor Relations. September 12, 2008. Retrieved November 6, 2024.
  7. ^ "Golden Glider Noses Win In Tropical Park Derby". Past The Wire. 2022-12-27. Retrieved 2024-11-06.
  8. ^ "Be My Sunshine Scores First Stakes Win in $125K Tropical Park Oaks". Past The Wire. 2023-12-23. Retrieved 2024-11-06.