What is the Chandelier Stakes?
The Chandelier Stakes is a prominent Grade 2 horse race held annually at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia, California. It is a key event for two-year-old fillies and serves as a significant stepping stone towards the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies.
When is the Chandelier Stakes held?
The Chandelier Stakes will take place on September 28, 2024. This race is part of the fall racing calendar at Santa Anita Park and is eagerly anticipated by horse racing enthusiasts and online horse betting fans.
Chandelier Stakes Winners
Some notable winners of the Chandelier Stakes include champion fillies such as Beholder, who won in 2012 and went on to win multiple Breeders' Cup races, and Songbird, the 2015 winner, who also secured victories in the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies and the Breeder's Cup Distaff.
| Year | Winner | Jockey | Trainer | Owner | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Non Compliant | Juan J. Hernandez | Bob Baffert | Hunt, Georgia Antley, Giglio, Jeff and Rogitz, John L. | 1:45.80 |
| 2023 | Chatalas | Antonio Fresu | Mark Glatt | Rancho Temescal Thoroughbreds & Dan Agnew | 1:44.28 |
| 2022 | And Tell Me Nolies | Ramon Vazquez | Peter Miller | Peter Redekop B.C., Ltd | 1:46.15 |
| 2021 | Ain't Easy | Joel Rosario | Philip D'Amato | Old Bones Racing Stable, Michael Lombardi and Joey Platts | 1:45.20 |
| 2020 | Princess Noor | Victor Espinoza | Bob Baffert | Zedan Racing Stables, Inc. | 1:45.59 |
The Chandelier Stakes is a key preparatory race for the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies, making it a highly anticipated event in the racing calendar. As a Breeder's Cup Challenger Series race, the winner of the Chandelier Stakes earns an automatic berth into the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies. This adds significant importance to the race, attracting top contenders aiming for a spot in the prestigious year-end championship.
