Herecomesthebride Stakes
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The Herecomesthebride Stakes is an American flat Thoroughbred horse race
for three-year-old fillies
held annually at Gulfstream Park
in Hallandale Beach, Florida
. It is currently a Grade III
race run over a distance of 9 furlong
s on turf
.
The race was not run in 2008. http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/43636/florida-breds-get-gulfstream-boost
‡ In 2001, the race was run off the turf, but retained its GIII status.
Thoroughbred horse race
Thoroughbred horse racing is a worldwide sport and industry involving the racing of Thoroughbred horses. It is governed by different national bodies. There are two forms of the sport: Flat racing and National Hunt racing...
for three-year-old fillies
Filly
A filly is a young female horse too young to be called a mare. There are several specific definitions in use.*In most cases filly is a female horse under the age of four years old....
held annually at Gulfstream Park
Gulfstream Park
Gulfstream Park Racing & Casino is a racetrack and county-approved racino in Hallandale Beach, Florida, in the United States. During its annual meet, which spans December through April, it is one of the most important venues for horse racing in America....
in Hallandale Beach, Florida
Hallandale Beach, Florida
Hallandale Beach is a city in Broward County, Florida, United States. The city is named after Luther Halland, a worker for Henry Flagler's Florida East Coast Railroad. As of the 2010 census, the population was 37,113...
. It is currently a Grade III
Graded stakes race
A graded stakes race is a term applied since 1973 by the American Graded Stakes Committee of the Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association to thoroughbred horse races in the United States and Canada to describe races that derive their name from the stake, or entry fee, owners must pay...
race run over a distance of 9 furlong
Furlong
A furlong is a measure of distance in imperial units and U.S. customary units equal to one-eighth of a mile, equivalent to 220 yards, 660 feet, 40 rods, or 10 chains. The exact value of the furlong varies slightly among English-speaking countries....
s on turf
Grass
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.
The race was not run in 2008. http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/43636/florida-breds-get-gulfstream-boost
Winners since 1998
- 2011 – Dynamic Holiday
- 2010 – Khancord Kid
- 2009 – Gozzip Girl
- 2007 – Sharp Susan
- 2006 – Aunt Henny
- 2005 – Cape Hope
- 2004 – Lucifer's Stone
- 2003 – Gal O Gal
- 2002 – Cellars Shiraz
- 2001‡– Mystic Lady
- 2000 – Gaviola
- 1999 – Pico Teneriffe
- 1998 – Rashas Warning
‡ In 2001, the race was run off the turf, but retained its GIII status.