John Henry Handicap

The John Henry Handicap was an American Thoroughbred horse race held annually at Hollywood Park Racetrack in Inglewood, California from 1986 through 1994. A Grade II event open to horses age three and older, it was contest on turf over a distance of one and one eighth miles (9 furlongs).

Inaugurated in 1986, it was named in honor of U.S. Racing Hall of Fame inductee John Henry, a four-time U.S. Champion Male Turf Horse and two-time U. S. Horse of the Year.

Records

Speed record:

• 1:45.00 - Leger Cat (1993)

Most wins:

• No horse won this race more than once.

Most wins by an owner:

• No owner won this race more than once.

Most wins by a jockey:

• 2 - Bill Shoemaker (1986, 1989)
• 2 - Eddie Delahoussaye (1988, 1994)
• 2 - Corey Nakatani (1991, 1993)

Most wins by a trainer:

• 3 - Charles E. Whittingham (1986, 1989, 1990)

Winners

References