The Harlan's Holiday Stakes is a Grade 3 stakes race for three-year-olds and older thoroughbreds, run annually at Gulfstream Park in Hallandale Beach, Florida. Named after the accomplished racehorse Harlan's Holiday, the event serves as a key late-season route prep and an important spotlight for online horse betting. The race often features emerging handicap contenders as they close out the year or begin preparation for major winter campaigns.
The 2025 Harlan's Holiday Stakes is expected to take place in December 20th as part of Gulfstream Park’s Championship Meet schedule.
Notable winners of the Harlan's Holiday Stakes include top horses such as O’Connor, Rocket Can, Fearless, and Sir Anthony. Many past winners have gone on to compete in major graded stakes during the winter season, which reinforces the race’s growing importance among bettors and handicappers.
| Year | Winner | Jockey | Trainer | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Rocket Can | Junior Alvarado | William I. Mott | 1:45.01 |
| 2023 | O'Connor (CHI) | Tyler Gaffalione | Saffie A. Joseph Jr. | 1:43.80 |
| 2022 | Skippylongstocking | Irad Ortiz Jr. | Saffie A. Joseph Jr. | 1:42.76 |
| 2021 | Fearless | Luis Saez | Todd A. Pletcher | 1:42.19 |
| 2020 | Tax | Luis Saez | Danny Gargan | 1:41.15 |
