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Royal Delta Stakes


FieldValue
classGrade III
horse raceRoyal Delta Stakes
website
locationGulfstream Park
Hallandale Beach, Florida, United States
inaugurated1991 (as Sabin Breeders' Cup Handicap)
race typeThoroughbred – Flat racing
distancemiles (8.5 furlongs)
surfaceDirt
trackleft-handed
qualificationFour-year-olds and older
Fillies and mares
weight123 lbs with allowances
purse$150,000 (since 2022)

Hallandale Beach, Florida, United States Fillies and mares The Royal Delta Stakes is a Grade III American Thoroughbred horse race held annually in February at Gulfstream Park in Hallandale Beach, Florida. A race for fillies and mares aged four and older, it is run over a distance of miles on dirt. The event currently carries a purse of $150,000.

History

The inaugural running of the race took place on 17 February 1991 as the Sabin Breeders' Cup Handicap over a distance of miles and was won by Fit for a Queen who was ridden by US Hall of Fame jockey Jerry Bailey and trained by US Hall of Fame trainer Shug McGaughey in a time of 1:42.50.

The event was named in honor for Henryk de Kwiatkowski's multiple Grade I stakes-winning filly Sabin and winner of the 1984 Orchid Handicap at this track where this event is held. Born in 1980, she won 18 of her 25 starts.

The event was classified as Grade III in 1994. In 2009 the conditions of the event were changed to stakes allowances and the race was run as the Sabin Stakes.

Royal Delta, winner of Breeders' Cup Ladies' Classic in 2011 and 2012 won this race in 2013 easily by 5 lengths as the 2/5on favorite.

This race was upgraded to a Grade II event for its 2014 running but returned to Grade III status in 2018.

The event has had numerous distance changes which can be viewed in the winner's table in the Winners section of this article.

Records

Speed record:

  • miles – 1:41:00 Devil's Cave (2014)
  • 1 mile – 1:35.18 Blamed (2019)
  • 1 mile & 70 yards – 1:39.57 Hunzinga (1994)
  • miles – 1:50.49 Taittinger Rose (2006)

Margins:

  • 8 lengths – Awesome Maria (2012)

Most wins:

  • 2 – Awesome Maria (2011, 2012)

Most wins by a jockey:

  • 4 – John Velazquez (2004, 2005, 2011, 2012)

Most wins by a trainer:

  • 4 – Todd Pletcher (2005, 2011, 2012, 2023)
  • 4 – Saffie Joseph Jr. (2020, 2021, 2024, 2025)

Most wins by an owner:

  • 2 – H. Joseph Allen (1997, 2004)
  • 2 – Hobeau Farm (1998, 2007)
  • 2 – Richard, Bertram & Elaine Klein (2001, 2003)
  • 2 – E. Paul Robsham Stables (2011, 2012)

Winners

YearWinnerAgeJockeyTrainerOwnerDistanceTimePurseGradeRef
Royal Delta Stakes
2025Dazzling Move4Dylan DavisSaffie Joseph Jr.Miller Racingmiles1:45.08$150,000IIIurl=http://www.equibase.com/premium/eqbPDFChartPlus.cfm?RACE=11&BorP=P&TID=GP&CTRY=USA&DT=02/15/2025&DAY=D&STYLE=EQBtitle=2025 Royal Delta Stakes Grade 3 - (race 11)work=Equibasedate=15 February 2025accessdate=17 February 2025 }}
2024Honor D Lady4Jose L. OrtizSaffie Joseph Jr.Final Furlong Farm & Madaket Stablesmiles1:44.74$154,000IIIurl=http://www.equibase.com/premium/eqbPDFChartPlus.cfm?RACE=11&BorP=P&TID=GP&CTRY=USA&DT=02/17/2024&DAY=D&STYLE=EQBtitle=2024 Royal Delta Stakes Grade 3 - (race 11)work=Equibasedate=17 February 2024accessdate=19 February 2024 }}
2023Classy Edition4Irad Ortiz Jr.Todd A. PletcherRobert E. & Lawana L. Lowmiles1:45.15$150,000IIIurl=http://www.equibase.com/premium/eqbPDFChartPlus.cfm?RACE=11&BorP=P&TID=GP&CTRY=USA&DT=02/18/2023&DAY=D&STYLE=EQBtitle=2023 Royal Delta Stakes Grade 3 - (race 11)work=Equibasedate=18 February 2023accessdate=19 February 2023 }}
2022Letruska6Jose L. OrtizFausto GutierrezSt George Stablesmiles1:43.43$150,000IIIurl=http://www.equibase.com/premium/eqbPDFChartPlus.cfm?RACE=6&BorP=P&TID=GP&CTRY=USA&DT=02/27/2022&DAY=D&STYLE=EQBtitle=2022 Royal Delta Stakes Grade 3 - (race 6)work=Equibasedate=27 February 2022accessdate=27 February 2022}}
2021Queen Nekia6Corey LanerieSaffie Joseph Jr.Ken Copenhavermiles1:43.62$100,000IIIurl=http://www.equibase.com/premium/eqbPDFChartPlus.cfm?RACE=11&BorP=P&TID=GP&CTRY=USA&DT=02/20/2021&DAY=D&STYLE=EQBtitle=2021 Royal Delta Stakes Grade 3 - (race 11)work=Equibasedate=20 February 2021accessdate=15 February 2021}}
2020Cookie Dough4Paco LopezSaffie Joseph Jr.Arindelmiles1:43.57$150,000IIIurl=http://www.equibase.com/premium/eqbPDFChartPlus.cfm?RACE=11&BorP=P&TID=GP&CTRY=USA&DT=02/15/2020&DAY=D&STYLE=EQBtitle=2020 Royal Delta Stakes Grade 3 - (race 11)work=Equibasedate=15 February 2020accessdate=15 February 2021}}
2019Blamed4Irad Ortiz Jr.William I. MottCleber J. Massey1 mile1:35.18$150,000IIIurl=http://www.equibase.com/premium/eqbPDFChartPlus.cfm?RACE=11&BorP=P&TID=GP&CTRY=USA&DT=02/16/2019&DAY=D&STYLE=EQBtitle=2019 Royal Delta Stakes Grade 3 - (race 11)work=Equibasedate=16 February 2019accessdate=15 February 2021}}
2018Martini Glass5Paco LopezKeith NationsVince Campanella & Nation's Racing Stable1 mile1:36.48$200,000IIIurl=http://www.equibase.com/premium/eqbPDFChartPlus.cfm?RACE=11&BorP=P&TID=GP&CTRY=USA&DT=02/19/2018&DAY=D&STYLE=EQBtitle=2018 Royal Delta Stakes Grade 3 - (race 11)work=Equibasedate=19 February 2018accessdate=15 February 2021}}
2017Curlin's Approval4Luis SaezMartin D. WolfsonAlter's Racing Stablemiles1:44.90$200,000IIurl=http://www.equibase.com/premium/eqbPDFChartPlus.cfm?RACE=4&BorP=P&TID=GP&CTRY=USA&DT=02/18/2017&DAY=D&STYLE=EQBtitle=2017 Royal Delta Stakes Grade 2 - (race 4)work=Equibasedate=18 February 2017accessdate=15 February 2021}}
2016Penwith5Luis SaezKiaran P. McLaughlinGodolphin Racingmiles1:43.16$200,000IIurl=http://www.equibase.com/premium/eqbPDFChartPlus.cfm?RACE=4&BorP=P&TID=GP&CTRY=USA&DT=02/13/2016&DAY=D&STYLE=EQBtitle=2016 Royal Delta Stakes Grade 2 - (race 4)work=Equibasedate=13 February 2016accessdate=15 February 2021}}
2015Sheer Drama5Joe BravoDavid FawkesHarold L. Queenmiles1:43.85$200,000IIurl=http://www.equibase.com/premium/eqbPDFChartPlus.cfm?RACE=10&BorP=P&TID=GP&CTRY=USA&DT=03/21/2015&DAY=D&STYLE=EQBtitle=2015 Royal Delta Stakes Grade 2 - (race 10)work=Equibasedate=21 March 2015accessdate=15 February 2021}}
Sabin Stakes
2014Devil's Cave4Javier CastellanoMartin D. WolfsonAlpha Delta Stablesmiles1:41.00$215,000IIurl=http://www.equibase.com/premium/eqbPDFChartPlus.cfm?RACE=10&BorP=P&TID=GP&CTRY=USA&DT=02/16/2014&DAY=D&STYLE=EQBtitle=2014 Sabin Stakes Grade 2 - (race 10)work=Equibasedate=16 February 2014accessdate=15 February 2021}}
2013Royal Delta5Mike E. SmithWilliam I. MottBesilu Stablesmiles1:43.31$98,000IIIurl=http://www.equibase.com/premium/eqbPDFChartPlus.cfm?RACE=10&BorP=P&TID=GP&CTRY=USA&DT=02/17/2013&DAY=D&STYLE=EQBtitle=2013 Sabin Stakes Grade 3 - (race 10)work=Equibasedate=17 February 2013accessdate=15 February 2021}}
2012Awesome Maria5John R. VelazquezTodd A. PletcherE. Paul Robsham Stablesmiles1:42.82$98,000IIIurl=http://www.equibase.com/premium/eqbPDFChartPlus.cfm?RACE=8&BorP=P&TID=GP&CTRY=USA&DT=02/25/2012&DAY=D&STYLE=EQBtitle=2012 Sabin Stakes Grade 3 - (race 8)work=Equibasedate=25 February 2012accessdate=15 February 2021}}
2011Awesome Maria4John R. VelazquezTodd A. PletcherE. Paul Robsham Stables1 mile1:36.38$100,000IIIurl=http://www.equibase.com/premium/eqbPDFChartPlus.cfm?RACE=9&BorP=P&TID=GP&CTRY=USA&DT=02/19/2011&DAY=D&STYLE=EQBtitle=2011 Sabin Stakes Grade 3 - (race 9)work=Equibasedate=19 February 2011accessdate=15 February 2021}}
2010Aurora Lights4Cornelio VelasquezEric CoatrieuxChiefswood Stables1 mile1:37.79$100,000IIIurl=http://www.equibase.com/premium/eqbPDFChartPlus.cfm?RACE=7&BorP=P&TID=GP&CTRY=USA&DT=02/27/2010&DAY=D&STYLE=EQBtitle=2010 Sabin Stakes Grade 3 - (race 7)work=Equibasedate=27 February 2010accessdate=15 February 2021}}
2009One Caroline4Edgar S. PradoGeorge R. Arnold IIG. Watts Humphrey Jr.1 mile1:36.87$100,000IIIurl=http://www.equibase.com/premium/eqbPDFChartPlus.cfm?RACE=8&BorP=P&TID=GP&CTRY=USA&DT=02/20/2009&DAY=D&STYLE=EQBtitle=2009 Sabin Stakes Grade 3 - (race 8)work=Equibasedate=20 February 2009accessdate=15 February 2021}}
Sabin Handicap
2008Lady Marlboro4Javier CastellanoJames A. JerkensSusan & John Moore1 mile1:37.21$98,000IIIDead heat
Golden Velvet5Eibar CoaKiaran P. McLaughlinDarley Stable
2007Swap Fliparoo4Javier CastellanoH. Allen JerkensHobeau Farm1 mile1:37.73$140,000IIIurl=http://www.equibase.com/premium/eqbPDFChartPlus.cfm?RACE=6&BorP=P&TID=GP&CTRY=USA&DT=02/17/2007&DAY=D&STYLE=EQBtitle=2007 Sabin Handicap Grade 3 - (race 6)work=Equibasedate=17 February 2007accessdate=15 February 2021}}
2006Taittinger Rose5Edgar S. PradoWilliam I. MottMike G. Rutherfordmiles1:50.49$100,000IIIurl=http://www.equibase.com/premium/eqbPDFChartPlus.cfm?RACE=5&BorP=P&TID=GP&CTRY=USA&DT=02/18/2006&DAY=D&STYLE=EQBtitle=2006 Sabin Handicap Grade 3 - (race 5)work=Equibasedate=18 February 2006accessdate=15 February 2021}}
2005Isola Piu Bella (CHI)5John R. VelazquezTodd A. PletcherSumaya U.S. Stablemiles1:50.68$100,000IIIurl=http://www.equibase.com/premium/eqbPDFChartPlus.cfm?RACE=9&BorP=P&TID=GP&CTRY=USA&DT=02/26/2005&DAY=D&STYLE=EQBtitle=2005 Sabin Handicap Grade 3 - (race 9)work=Equibasedate=26 February 2005accessdate=15 February 2021}}
2004Roar Emotion4John R. VelazquezKiaran P. McLaughlinH. Joseph Allenmiles1:43.32$100,000IIIurl=http://www.equibase.com/premium/eqbPDFChartPlus.cfm?RACE=11&BorP=P&TID=GP&CTRY=USA&DT=02/15/2004&DAY=D&STYLE=EQBtitle=2004 Sabin Handicap Grade 3 - (race 11)work=Equibasedate=15 February 2004accessdate=15 February 2021}}
2003Allamerican Bertie4Jerry D. BaileySteven B. FlintRichard, Bertram & Elaine Kleinmiles1:42.49$100,000IIIurl=http://www.equibase.com/premium/eqbPDFChartPlus.cfm?RACE=10&BorP=P&TID=GP&CTRY=USA&DT=02/08/2003&DAY=D&STYLE=EQBtitle=2003 Sabin Handicap Grade 3 - (race 10)work=Equibasedate=8 February 2003accessdate=15 February 2021}}
2002Miss Linda (ARG)5Richard MiglioreJohn C. KimmelAckerley Brothers Farmmiles1:42.61$100,000IIIurl=http://www.equibase.com/premium/eqbPDFChartPlus.cfm?RACE=9&BorP=P&TID=GP&CTRY=USA&DT=02/08/2002&DAY=D&STYLE=EQBtitle=2002 Sabin Handicap Grade 3 - (race 9)work=Equibasedate=8 February 2002accessdate=15 February 2021}}
2001De Bertie4Jorge F. ChavezBernard S. FlintRichard, Bertram & Elaine Kleinmiles1:44.74$103,000IIIurl=http://www.equibase.com/premium/eqbPDFChartPlus.cfm?RACE=9&BorP=P&TID=GP&CTRY=USA&DT=01/24/2001&DAY=D&STYLE=EQBtitle=2001 Sabin Handicap Grade 3 - (race 9)work=Equibasedate=24 January 2001accessdate=15 February 2021}}
2000Brushed Halory4Mike E. SmithJosie CarrollJames & Alice Sapara1 mile & 70 yards1:41.84$75,000IIIurl=http://www.equibase.com/premium/eqbPDFChartPlus.cfm?RACE=10&BorP=P&TID=GP&CTRY=USA&DT=01/23/2000&DAY=D&STYLE=EQBtitle=2000 Sabin Handicap Grade 3 - (race 10)work=Equibasedate=23 January 2000accessdate=15 February 2021}}
1999Timely Broad5Nicholas J. PetroMichael P. PetroTimothy Cunningham1 mile & 70 yards1:42.50$75,000IIIurl=http://www.equibase.com/premium/eqbPDFChartPlus.cfm?RACE=10&BorP=P&TID=GP&CTRY=USA&DT=01/24/1999&DAY=D&STYLE=EQBtitle=1999 Sabin Handicap Grade 3 - (race 10)work=Equibasedate=24 January 1999accessdate=15 February 2021}}
1998Radiant Megan5Julie KroneH. Allen JerkensHobeau Farm1 mile & 70 yards1:41.25$75,000IIIurl=http://www.equibase.com/premium/eqbPDFChartPlus.cfm?RACE=9&BorP=P&TID=GP&CTRY=USA&DT=02/01/1998&DAY=D&STYLE=EQBtitle=1998 Sabin Handicap Grade 3 - (race 9)work=Equibasedate=1 February 1998accessdate=15 February 2021}}
1997Rare Blend4Jerry D. BaileyClaude R. McGaughey IIIH. Joseph Allen1 mile & 70 yards1:41.28$75,000IIIurl=http://www.equibase.com/premium/eqbPDFChartPlus.cfm?RACE=9&BorP=P&TID=GP&CTRY=USA&DT=01/29/1997&DAY=D&STYLE=EQBtitle=1997 Sabin Handicap Grade 3 - (race 9)work=Equibasedate=29 January 1997accessdate=15 February 2021}}
1996Lindsay Frolic4Pat DayMilton W. WolfsonStride Rite Racing Stable1 mile & 70 yards1:43.70$75,000IIIurl=http://www.equibase.com/premium/eqbPDFChartPlus.cfm?RACE=9&BorP=P&TID=GP&CTRY=USA&DT=01/31/1996&DAY=D&STYLE=EQBtitle=1996 Sabin Handicap Grade 3 - (race 9)work=Equibasedate=31 January 1996accessdate=15 February 2021}}
1995Recognizable4Mike E. SmithClaude R. McGaughey IIIOgden Mills Phipps1 mile & 70 yards1:42.50$75,000IIIurl=http://www.equibase.com/premium/eqbPDFChartPlus.cfm?RACE=9&BorP=P&TID=GP&CTRY=USA&DT=02/01/1995&DAY=D&STYLE=EQBtitle=1995 Sabin Handicap Grade 3 - (race 9)work=Equibasedate=1 February 1995accessdate=15 February 2021}}
1994Hunzinga5Julio E. FelixBarranet FarquharsonPauline Farquharson1 mile & 70 yards1:39.57$75,000IIIurl=http://www.equibase.com/premium/eqbPDFChartPlus.cfm?RACE=8&BorP=P&TID=GP&CTRY=USA&DT=02/09/1994&DAY=D&STYLE=EQBtitle=1994 Sabin Handicap Grade 3 - (race 8)work=Equibasedate=9 February 1994accessdate=15 February 2021}}
1993Now Dance4Mark GuidryJ. Bert SonnierSaron Stable1 mile & 70 yards1:41.68$50,000Listedurl=http://www.equibase.com/premium/eqbPDFChartPlus.cfm?RACE=9&BorP=P&TID=GP&CTRY=USA&DT=03/03/1993&DAY=D&STYLE=EQBtitle=1993 Sabin Handicap Listed - (race 9)work=Equibasedate=3 March 1993accessdate=15 February 2021}}
1992Lemhi Go4Robert Neal LesterRobert G. VoelknerR Magersmiles1:44.79$75,000Listedurl=http://www.equibase.com/premium/eqbPDFChartPlus.cfm?RACE=7&BorP=P&TID=GP&CTRY=USA&DT=03/15/1992&DAY=D&STYLE=EQBtitle=1992 Sabin Handicap Listed - (race 7)work=Equibasedate=15 March 1992accessdate=15 February 2021}}
1991Fit for a Queen5Jerry D. BaileyClaude R. McGaughey IIIHermitage Farmmiles1:42.50$76,700Listedurl=http://www.equibase.com/premium/eqbPDFChartPlus.cfm?RACE=10&BorP=P&TID=GP&CTRY=USA&DT=02/17/1991&DAY=D&STYLE=EQBtitle=1991 Sabin Breeders' Cup Handicap Listed - (race 10)work=Equibasedate=17 February 1991accessdate=15 February 2021}}

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