1997 Grade 1 Stakes Races
Other 1997 Grades Past Years Graded StakesRace | Date | Track | Age | Sex | Distance | Surface | Field | Purse | Winner |
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Santa Monica Handicap G1 | Jan 25, 1997 | SA | 4U | F | 7.0 | D | 6 | $156,750 | Toga Toga Toga |
Strub Stakes G1 | Feb 2, 1997 | SA | 4 | 10.0 | D | 9 | $500,000 | Victory Speech | |
Donn Handicap G1 | Feb 8, 1997 | GP | 3U | 9.0 | D | 10 | $300,000 | Formal Gold | |
Las Virgenes Stakes G1 | Feb 15, 1997 | SA | 3 | F | 8.0 | D | 8 | $158,800 | Sharp Cat |
Santa Maria Handicap G1 | Feb 16, 1997 | SA | 4U | F | 8.5 | D | 7 | $157,900 | Jewel Princess |
Gulfstream Park Handicap G1 | Mar 1, 1997 | GP | 3U | 10.0 | D | 6 | $500,000 | Mt. Sassafras | |
Santa Anita Handicap G1 | Mar 2, 1997 | SA | 4U | 10.0 | D | 11 | $1,000,000 | Siphon | |
Santa Margarita Invitational Handicap G1 | Mar 9, 1997 | SA | 4U | F | 9.0 | D | 6 | $300,000 | Jewel Princess |
Santa Anita Oaks G1 | Mar 9, 1997 | SA | 3 | F | 8.5 | D | 5 | $208,800 | Sharp Cat |
Florida Derby G1 | Mar 15, 1997 | GP | 3 | 9.0 | D | 8 | $500,000 | Captain Bodgit | |
Oaklawn Handicap G1 | Apr 5, 1997 | OP | 4U | 9.0 | D | 8 | $750,000 | Atticus | |
Santa Anita Derby G1 | Apr 5, 1997 | SA | 3 | 9.0 | D | 10 | $750,000 | Free House | |
Ashland Stakes G1 | Apr 5, 1997 | KEE | 3 | F | 8.5 | D | 6 | $543,750 | Glitter Woman |
Apple Blossom Handicap G1 | Apr 11, 1997 | OP | 4U | F | 8.5 | D | 8 | $500,000 | Halo America |
San Juan Capistrano Invitational Handicap G1 | Apr 20, 1997 | SA | 4U | 14.0 | T | 7 | $400,000 | Marlin | |
Kentucky Oaks G1 | May 2, 1997 | CD | 3 | F | 9.0 | D | 9 | $584,700 | Blushing K.D. |
Kentucky Derby G1 | May 3, 1997 | CD | 3 | 10.0 | D | 13 | $1,000,000 | Silver Charm | |
Turf Classic Stakes G1 | May 3, 1997 | CD | 3U | 9.0 | T | 8 | $234,400 | Always a Classic | |
Carter Handicap G1 | May 4, 1997 | AQU | 3U | 7.0 | D | 9 | $150,000 | Langfuhr | |
Pimlico Special Handicap G1 | May 10, 1997 | PIM | 4U | 9.5 | D | 8 | $600,000 | Gentlemen | |
Preakness Stakes G1 | May 17, 1997 | PIM | 3 | 9.5 | D | 10 | $751,000 | Silver Charm | |
Metropolitan Handicap G1 | May 26, 1997 | BEL | 3U | 8.0 | D | 10 | $400,000 | Langfuhr | |
Hollywood Turf Handicap G1 | May 26, 1997 | HOL | 3U | 10.0 | T | 6 | $400,000 | Rainbow Dancer | |
Acorn Stakes G1 | May 31, 1997 | BEL | 3 | F | 8.0 | D | 7 | $150,000 | Sharp Cat |
Gamely Handicap G1 | Jun 1, 1997 | HOL | 3U | F | 9.0 | T | 7 | $200,000 | Donna Viola |
Manhattan Handicap G1 | Jun 7, 1997 | BEL | 3U | 10.0 | T | 8 | $200,000 | Ops Smile | |
Belmont Stakes G1 | Jun 7, 1997 | BEL | 3 | 12.0 | D | 7 | $721,000 | Touch Gold | |
Mother Goose Stakes G1 | Jun 21, 1997 | BEL | 3 | F | 9.0 | D | 6 | $200,000 | Ajina |
Milady Breeders' Cup Handicap G1 | Jun 22, 1997 | HOL | 3U | F | 8.5 | D | 5 | $208,700 | Listening |
Hempstead Handicap G1 | Jun 28, 1997 | BEL | 3U | F | 8.5 | D | 9 | $250,000 | Hidden Lake |
Caesars International Handicap G1 | Jun 28, 1997 | ATL | 3U | 9.5 | T | 4 | $400,000 | Influent | |
Beverly Hills Handicap G1 | Jun 29, 1997 | HOL | 3U | F | 10.0 | T | 6 | $300,000 | Windsharp |
Hollywood Gold Cup Handicap G1 | Jun 29, 1997 | HOL | 3U | 10.0 | D | 6 | $1,125,000 | Gentlemen | |
Coaching Club American Oaks G1 | Jul 19, 1997 | BEL | 3 | F | 10.0 | D | 5 | $250,000 | Ajina |
Vanity Handicap G1 | Jul 20, 1997 | HOL | 3U | F | 9.0 | D | 5 | $400,000 | Twice the Vice |
Test Stakes G1 | Jul 26, 1997 | SAR | 3 | F | 7.0 | D | 9 | $150,000 | Fabulously Fast |
Go For Wand Stakes G1 | Jul 27, 1997 | SAR | 3U | F | 9.0 | D | 7 | $250,000 | Hidden Lake |
Whitney Handicap G1 | Aug 2, 1997 | SAR | 3U | 9.0 | D | 6 | $350,000 | Will's Way | |
Ramona Handicap G1 | Aug 2, 1997 | DMR | 3U | F | 9.0 | T | 7 | $300,000 | Escena |
Buick Haskell Invitational Handicap G1 | Aug 3, 1997 | MTH | 3 | 9.0 | D | 5 | $1,250,000 | Touch Gold | |
Eddie Read Handicap G1 | Aug 3, 1997 | DMR | 3U | 9.0 | T | 7 | $300,000 | Expelled | |
Sword Dancer Invitational Handicap G1 | Aug 9, 1997 | SAR | 3U | 12.0 | T | 10 | $250,000 | Awad | |
Pacific Classic G1 | Aug 9, 1997 | DMR | 3U | 10.0 | D | 5 | $1,375,000 | Gentlemen | |
Alabama Stakes G1 | Aug 16, 1997 | SAR | 3 | F | 10.0 | D | 6 | $250,000 | Runup the Colors |
Ballerina Handicap G1 | Aug 17, 1997 | SAR | 3U | F | 7.0 | D | 5 | $150,000 | Pearl City |
Del Mar Oaks G1 | Aug 17, 1997 | DMR | 3 | F | 9.0 | T | 10 | $250,000 | Famous Digger |
John A. Morris Handicap G1 | Aug 22, 1997 | SAR | 3U | F | 10.0 | D | 6 | $350,000 | Clear Mandate |
Travers Stakes G1 | Aug 23, 1997 | SAR | 3 | 10.0 | D | 8 | $750,000 | Deputy Commander | |
Beverly . Stakes G1 | Aug 24, 1997 | ARL | 3U | F | 9.5 | T | 6 | $500,000 | Memories of Silver |
Secretariat Stakes G1 | Aug 24, 1997 | ARL | 3 | 10.0 | T | 9 | $400,000 | Honor Glide | |
Beverly D. Stakes G1 | Aug 24, 1997 | ARL | 3U | F | 9.5 | T | 6 | $500,000 | Memories of Silver |
Arlington Million G1 | Aug 24, 1997 | ARL | 3U | 10.0 | T | 8 | $1,000,000 | Marlin | |
Spinaway Stakes G1 | Aug 29, 1997 | SAR | 2 | F | 7.0 | D | 5 | $200,000 | Countess Diana |
Hopeful Stakes G1 | Aug 30, 1997 | SAR | 2 | 7.0 | D | 7 | $200,000 | Favorite Trick | |
Gazelle Handicap G1 | Sep 7, 1997 | BEL | 3 | F | 9.0 | D | 7 | $200,000 | Royal Indy |
Woodward Stakes G1 | Sep 20, 1997 | BEL | 3U | 9.0 | D | 5 | $500,000 | Formal Gold | |
Ruffian Handicap G1 | Sep 20, 1997 | BEL | 3U | F | 8.5 | D | 9 | $250,000 | Tomisue's Delight |
Futurity Stakes G1 | Sep 21, 1997 | BEL | 2 | 8.0 | D | 10 | $150,000 | Grand Slam | |
Matron Stakes G1 | Sep 21, 1997 | BEL | 2 | F | 8.0 | D | 11 | $150,000 | Beautiful Pleasure |
Man O' War Stakes G1 | Sep 21, 1997 | BEL | 3U | 11.0 | T | 10 | $400,000 | Influent | |
Vosburgh Stakes G1 | Sep 27, 1997 | BEL | 3U | 7.0 | D | 12 | $250,000 | Victor Cooley | |
Super Derby G1 | Sep 28, 1997 | LAD | 3 | 10.0 | D | 6 | $600,000 | Deputy Commander | |
Flower Bowl Invitational Handicap G1 | Oct 4, 1997 | BEL | 3U | F | 10.0 | T | 8 | $400,000 | Yashmak |
Queen Elizabeth Ii Challenge Cup Stakes G1 | Oct 4, 1997 | KEE | 3 | F | 9.0 | T | 8 | $400,000 | Ryafan |
Three Chimneys Spinster Stakes G1 | Oct 12, 1997 | KEE | 3U | F | 9.0 | D | 7 | $542,500 | Clear Mandate |
Oak Tree Turf Championship Stakes G1 | Oct 12, 1997 | SA | 3U | 10.0 | T | 5 | $300,000 | Rainbow Dancer | |
Oak Leaf Stakes G1 | Oct 18, 1997 | SA | 2 | F | 8.0 | D | 9 | $200,000 | Vivid Angel |
Moet Champagne Stakes G1 | Oct 18, 1997 | BEL | 2 | 8.5 | D | 8 | $400,000 | Grand Slam | |
Jockey Club Gold Cup G1 | Oct 18, 1997 | BEL | 3U | 10.0 | D | 7 | $1,000,000 | Skip Away | |
Turf Classic Invitational Stakes G1 | Oct 18, 1997 | BEL | 3U | 12.0 | T | 5 | $500,000 | Val's Prince | |
Beldame Stakes G1 | Oct 19, 1997 | BEL | 3U | F | 9.0 | D | 8 | $400,000 | Hidden Lake |
Frizette Stakes G1 | Oct 19, 1997 | BEL | 2 | F | 8.5 | D | 6 | $400,000 | Silver Maiden |
Yellow Ribbon Stakes G1 | Nov 2, 1997 | SA | 3U | F | 10.0 | T | 8 | $500,000 | Ryafan |
Breeders' Cup Distaff G1 | Nov 8, 1997 | HOL | 3U | F | 9.0 | D | 8 | $916,000 | Ajina |
Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies G1 | Nov 8, 1997 | HOL | 2 | F | 8.5 | D | 14 | $943,480 | Countess Diana |
Breeders' Cup Sprint G1 | Nov 8, 1997 | HOL | 3U | 6.0 | D | 14 | $1,080,880 | Elmhurst | |
Breeders' Cup Classic G1 | Nov 8, 1997 | HOL | 3U | 10.0 | D | 9 | $4,030,400 | Skip Away | |
Breeders' Cup Juvenile G1 | Nov 8, 1997 | HOL | 2 | 8.5 | D | 8 | $916,000 | Favorite Trick | |
Breeders' Cup Mile G1 | Nov 8, 1997 | HOL | 3U | 8.0 | T | 12 | $1,007,600 | Spinning World | |
Breeders' Cup Turf G1 | Nov 8, 1997 | HOL | 3U | 12.0 | T | 11 | $1,832,000 | Chief Bearhart | |
Cigar Mile Handicap G1 | Nov 29, 1997 | AQU | 3U | 8.0 | D | 12 | $250,000 | Devious Course | |
Matriarch Stakes G1 | Nov 30, 1997 | HOL | 3U | F | 10.0 | T | 8 | $700,000 | Ryafan |
Hollywood Derby G1 | Nov 30, 1997 | HOL | 3 | 9.0 | T | 13 | $500,000 | Subordination | |
Hollywood Starlet Stakes G1 | Dec 13, 1997 | HOL | 2 | F | 8.5 | D | 6 | $281,000 | Love Lock |
Hollywood Turf Cup Stakes G1 | Dec 14, 1997 | HOL | 3U | 12.0 | T | 12 | $500,000 | River Bay | |
Hollywood Futurity G1 | Dec 14, 1997 | HOL | 2 | 8.5 | D | 11 | $470,200 | Real Quiet | |
Malibu Stakes G1 | Dec 26, 1997 | SA | 3 | 7.0 | D | 9 | $200,000 | Lord Grillo | |
La Brea Stakes G1 | Dec 27, 1997 | SA | 3 | F | 7.0 | D | 9 | $165,900 | I Ain't Bluffing |