What is the Green Flash Handicap?
The Green Flash Handicap is a fast-paced Grade 3 turf sprint for thoroughbreds three and older, run at five furlongs on Del Mar's Turf Course in Del Mar, California. Inaugurated in 2003 and upgraded to Grade III status in 2019, it has become a key late-summer target for top West Coast sprinters.
When is the Green Flash Handicap in 2025?
The Green Flash Handicap is scheduled for August 30th on Pacific Classic Day at Del Mar.
Who are some notable winners of the Green Flash Handicap?
Notable multiple winners include California Flag (2009, 2010), Lieutenant Dan (2021, 2022), and Motorious (2023, 2024).
| Year | Winner | Jockey | Trainer | Owner | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Motorious (GB) | Antonio Fresu | Philip D'Amato | Anthony Fanticola | 55.90 |
| 2024 | Motorious (GB) | Antonio Fresu | Philip D'Amato | Anthony Fanticola | 56.14 |
| 2023 | Motorious (GB) | Geovanni Franco | Philip D'Amato | Anthony Fanticola | 56.07 |
| 2022 | Lieutenant Dan | Juan J. Hernandez | Steven Miyadi | Nicholas B. Alexander | 55.87 |
| 2021 | Lieutenant Dan | Geovanni Franco | Steven Miyadi | Nicholas B. Alexander | 55.98 |
| 2020 | Chaos Theory | Umberto Rispoli | John W. Sadler | Hronis Racing | 56.22 |
The Green Flash Handicap is part of the Breeders’ Cup Challenge Series as a “Win and You’re In” qualifier for the Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint, granting the winner an automatic berth.
The race takes place annually at the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club, a premier Southern California venue known for high-quality summer stakes action.
