Yellow Ribbon Handicap


The Yellow Ribbon Handicap is an American Thoroughbred horse race held annually at Del Mar Racetrack in Del Mar, California. The Grade II race is run on turf at a distance of one and one-sixteenth miles and is open to fillies and mares, age three and up.
The Palomar Handicap was first run in 1945 as a six furlong race on dirt for three-year-olds. It was not run again until 1952 when it was made an event for three-year-old fillies. After being put on hiatus again, it became an annual event in 1955. Since 1970, it has been contested on turf. From its inception, the race has been contested at various distances:
  • 6 furlongs : 1945–1969
  • 7.5 furlongs : 1970–1976
  • 8 furlongs – 1977–1987
  • 8.5 furlongs : 1988–present
It was raced in two divisions in 1970, 1971, 1973, 1982, and 1991.
This race is now called the Yellow Ribbon Handicap.

Records

Speed record:
  • 1:39.67 – Mea Domina
Most wins:
  • 2 – Tranquility Lake
  • 2 – Gotta Have Her
  • 2 – She's Not Here
  • 2 – Cambodia
Most wins by an owner:
Most wins by a jockey:
Most wins by a trainer:

Winners

† In 1984, Royal Heroine finished first but was disqualified and set back to third.