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The Pat O'Brien Handicap is an American Thoroughbred horse race held annually at Del Mar Racetrack in Del Mar, California. In 2009, this race became a Grade I event.〔(Six New Grade I Races for 2009 - bloodhorse.com )〕 It has since become downgraded to a Grade II stakes. The race was named in honor of actor and Del Mar Racetrack co-founder, Pat O'Brien. The race, also known as the Pat O'Brien Breeders' Cup Handicap, is open to horses age three and up willing to race seven furlongs on Polytrack synthetic dirt, and currently carries a purse of $250,000. Pat O'Brien, a classic character movie actor who often appeared in a Jimmy Cagney starring vehicle, loved the races. ==Records== Speed record: * 1:20.06 - Lit de Justice (1995) (new track record) Most wins: * 2 - Disturbingthepeace (2002, 2003) Most wins by a jockey: * 6 - Victor Espinoza (2001, 2002, 2003, 2005, 2007, 2009) Most wins by a trainer: * 7 - Bob Baffert (2000, 2001, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013) Most wins by an owner: * 2 - Rita & David Milch (2002, 2003) 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Pat O'Brien Handicap」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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