# Shoemaker Mile Stakes

The Shoemaker Mile Stakes is a Grade I American Thoroughbred horse race for horses age three years old and older over a distance of one mile on the turf held annually in late May at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia, California, USA. The event currently carries a purse of $300,000.

## History

Inaugurated in 1938 as the Premiere Handicap over a distance of six furlongs at Hollywood Park Racetrack in Inglewood, California.
In 1950, there were two separate races, one in the Spring called Preview Handicap at six furlongs and the autumn race as The Premiere Handicap at seven furlongs.
In 1984 & 1985, the event was run in two divisions and held on the turf for the first time.
In 1990 it was renamed to honor U.S. Racing Hall of Fame jockey Bill Shoemaker.
In 2014 when Hollywood Park Racetrack closed the race was moved to Santa Anita Park.

### Distance

Since inception, the race has been contested at a variety of distances:
* 1 mile on turf: 1988–1991, 1993–present
* 1+1⁄16 miles: 1978–1980 on main track, 1986–87 on Turf
* 7 furlongs on main track: 1950 in Autumn Meet (Premiere Handicap)
* 6 furlongs on main track: 1938–1941, 1944–1947, 1949, 1950 as Spring renewal (Preview Handicap), 1951–1977
* Not run in 1942–1943, 1948, 1981–1983, 1992

## Winners

| Year | Winner | Age | Jockey | Trainer | Owner | Time | Purse | Grade |
| Shoemaker Mile Stakes (Santa Anita Park) |||||||||
| 2024 | Johannes | 4 | Umberto Rispoli | Tim Yakteen | Cuyathy, LLC | 1:33.00 | $300,000 | I |
| 2023 | Exaulted | 6 | Juan Hernandez | Peter Eurton | C R K Stable | 1:34.08 | $500,500 | I |
| 2022 | Count Again (CAN) | 7 | Irad Ortiz Jr | Philip D'Amato | Agave Racing Stable and Sam-Son Farm | 1:32.40 | $500,500 | I |
| 2021 | Smooth Like Strait | 4 | Umberto Rispoli | Michael McCarthy | Cannon Thoroughbreds | 1:34.19 | $300,500 | I |
| 2020 | Raging Bull | 5 | Joel Rosario | Chad C. Brown | Peter M. Brant | 1:32.73 | $300,000 | I |
| 2019 | Bolo | 7 | Florent Geroux | Carla Gaines | Golden Pegasus Racing, Inc. | 1:34.07 | $500,000 | I |
| 2018 | Hunt (IRE) | 6 | Flavien Prat | Philip D'Amato | Michael House | 1:34.07 | $400,000 | I |
| 2017 | Bal a Bali (BRZ) | 7 | Mike E. Smith | Richard Mandella | Calumet Farm | 1:32.22 | $400,000 | I |
| 2016 | Midnight Storm | 5 | Rafael Bejarano | Philip D'Amato | A Venneri Racing/Little Red Feather Racing | 1:33.55 | $400,000 | I |
| 2015 | Talco (FR) | 4 | Rafael Bejarano | John W. Sadler | Hronis Racing | 1:35.00 | $400,000 | I |
| 2014 | Obviously (IRE) | 6 | Joe Talamo | Philip D'Amato | Fanticola & Scardino | 1:32.66 | $400,000 | I |
| Shoemaker Mile Stakes (Hollywood Park) |||||||||
| 2013 | Obviously (IRE) | 5 | Joe Talamo | Mike R. Mitchell | Fanticola & Scardino | 1:32.86 | $300,000 | I |
| 2012 | Jeranimo | 6 | Garrett Gomez | Michael Pender | B.J. Wright | 1:33.97 | $300,000 | I |
| 2011 | Courageous Cat | 5 | Patrick Valenzuela | William I Mott | Pam & Martin Wygod | 1:33.19 | $300,000 | I |
| 2010 | Victor's Cry | 5 | Corey Nakatani | Eoin Harty | Equilete Stable | 1:32.88 | $250,000 | I |
| 2009 | Thorn Song | 6 | Mike Smith | Dale Romans | Zayat Stables | 1:33.33 | $250,000 | I |
| 2008 | Daytona (IRE) | 4 | Alex Solis | Dan Hendricks | Skyline St, Bienstock & Winner St, Lenner et al. | 1:33.44 | $250,000 | I |
| 2007 | The Tin Man | 9 | Victor Espinoza | Richard Mandella | Aury & Ralph E. Todd | 1:34.34 | $300,000 | I |
| Shoemaker Breeders' Cup Mile Stakes |||||||||
| 2006 | Aragorn | 4 | Corey Nakatani | Neil Drysdale | Ballygallon Stud | 1:32.95 | $300,000 | I |
| 2005 | Castledale (IRE) | 4 | René Douglas | Jeff Mullins | Frank Lyons & Greg Knee | 1:33.17 | $350,000 | I |
| 2004 | Designed for Luck | 7 | Patrick Valenzuela | Vladimir Cerin | David & Holly Wilson | 1:32.81 | $350,000 | I |
| 2003 | Redattore (BRZ) | 8 | Alex Solis | Richard Mandella | Luis Alfredo Taunay | 1:33.20 | $350,000 | I |
| 2002 | Ladies Din | 7 | Patrick Valenzuela | Julio Canani | J. Terrence Lanni & Bernard C. Schiappa | 1:33.20 | $500,000 | I |
| 2001 | Irish Prize | 5 | Gary Stevens | Neil Drysdale | Maktoum al Maktoum | 1:33.60 | $350,000 | I |
| 2000 | Silic (FR) | 5 | Corey Nakatani | Julio Canani | J. Terrence Lanni, Ken Poslosky & Bernard C. Schiappa | 1:33.20 | $350,000 | I |
| 1999 | Silic (FR) | 4 | Corey Nakatani | Julio Canani | J. Terrence Lanni, Ken Poslosky & Bernard C. Schiappa | 1:32.80 | $350,000 | II |
| 1998 | Labeeb | 6 | Kent Desormeaux | Neil Drysdale | Maktoum al Maktoum | 1:33.20 | $400,000 | II |
| 1997 | Pinfloron (FR) | 5 | David Flores | Walter Greenman | Cobra Farm | 1:34.40 | $400,000 | II |
| 1996 | Fastness (IRE) | 6 | Corey Nakatani | Jenine Sahadi | Evergreen Farm | 1:32.60 | $700,000 | II |
| Shoemaker Handicap |||||||||
| 1995 | Unfinished Symph | 4 | Chris Antley | Wesley Ward | Hatcher & Rice & Seawind St | 1:33.00 | $150,000 | II |
| 1994 | Megan's Interco | 5 | Corey Black | Jenine Sahadi | Milton M. Bronson | 1:32.60 | $100,000 | II |
| 1993 | Journalism | 5 | Alex Solis | Wallace Dollase | Richard J. Stephen | 1:32.80 | $100,000 | II |
| 1992 | Race not run | Race not run | Race not run | Race not run | Race not run | Race not run | Race not run | Race not run |
| 1991 | Exbourne | 5 | Gary Stevens | Robert J. Frankel | Juddmonte Farms | 1:33.40 | $100,000 | II |
| 1990 | Shining Steel | 4 | Chris McCarron | Charles E. Whittingham | Gretzky & Summa Stable | 1:34.00 | $100,000 | II |
| Premier Handicap |||||||||

### Other earlier winners

* 1968 – Kissin' George
* 1953 – Pet Bully