What are the Princess Rooney Stakes?
The Princess Rooney Invitational is a prestigious Grade II horse racing event held annually at Gulfstream Park in Hallandale Beach, Florida. It features top fillies and mares competing on a dirt track over a distance of 7 furlongs.
When are the Princess Rooney Stakes held?
The Princess Rooney Invitational will take place on September 21st, 2024. This event is a significant fixture in the horse racing calendar, attracting many top competitors.
Princess Rooney Stakes Winners
Notable winners of the Princess Rooney Invitational include some of the finest fillies and mares in racing history, such as Stormy Embrace (2018 and 2019), who won the race consecutively. Other prominent winners include Musical Romance (2011) and Judy the Beauty (2014).
| Year | Winner | Jockey | Trainer | Owner | Time | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Soul of an Angel | Drayden Van Dyke | Saffie A. Joseph, Jr. | C2 Racing Stable LLC and Agave Racing Stable | 1:23.23 | |
| 2023 | Three Witches | Leonel Reyes | Saffie Joseph, Jr. | e Five Racing Thoroughbreds | 1:22.89 | |
| 2022 | Ce Ce | Victor Espinoza | Michael W. McCarthy | Bo Hirsch | 1:22.20 | |
| 2021 | Ce Ce | Victor Espinoza | Michael W. McCarthy | Bo Hirsch | 1:21.94 | |
| 2020 | Race Not Held |
The Princess Rooney Invitational is highly regarded because it is part of the Breeder's Cup Challenger Series. The winner of this race earns an automatic berth into the Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Sprint, which significantly elevates its importance in the racing world. It also serves as a crucial race for evaluating the form and fitness of the participating horses.
