BING CROSBY STAKES · UNITED STATES
Bing Crosby Stakes prize money
The Bing Crosby Stakes is worth $400,000 for the 2023 running . That makes it the 226th richest of the 997 races on this site and the 89th richest in the United States.
Every figure here is the money the race announces, in the currency it announces it in. The currency control at the top swaps the whole page.
TOTAL PRIZE MONEY $400,000
WORLD RANK 226th
RUNNINGS HELD 83
FIRST RUN 1946
What the Bing Crosby Stakes is
Grade I · 6 furlongs · Dirt · Del Mar Racetrack
- Racecourse
- Del Mar Racetrack
- Country
- United States
- Grade
- Grade I
- Distance
- 6 furlongs
- Surface
- Dirt
- Race type
- Thoroughbred, Flat racing
- Open to
- Three-year-olds and up
- Direction
- left-handed
- First run
- 1946
We hold the total fund for the Bing Crosby Stakes and no separate winner's cheque. What the winner takes is a rule the racecourse sets rather than a national one, and it varies race by race.
Run in 1:09.33 in 2026, the Bing Crosby Stakes pays $5,770 for every second of the race, which is 130th of the 611 races in horse racing prize money per second and 68th in the United States.
Every Bing Crosby Stakes winner
83 runnings, 1946 to 2026, newest first
| Year | Winner | Jockey | Trainer | Owner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Listenupshance1:09.33 | Emisael Jaramillo | Doug F. O'Neill | Great Friends Stables and Run Fast Racing |
| 2025 | Lovesick Blues1:08.74 | Geovanni Franco | Librado Barocio | Mia Familia Racing Stable |
| 2024 | The Chosen Vron1:08.99 | Hector Isaac Berrios | J. Eric Kruljac | Robert Fetkin, John Sondereker, Richard Thornburgh, J. Eric Kruljac |
| 2023 | The Chosen Vron1:09.24 | Hector Isaac Berrios | J. Eric Kruljac | Robert Fetkin, John Sondereker, Richard Thornburgh, J. Eric Kruljac |
| 2022 | American Theorem1:08.67 | Joe Bravo | George Papaprodromou | Kretz Racing |
| 2021 | Dr. Schivel1:10.47 | Flavien Prat | Mark Glatt | Red Baron's Barn, Rancho Temescal, William A. Branch and William Dean Reaves |
| 2020 | Collusion Illusion1:10.41 | Flavien Prat | Mark Glatt | Agnew, Schneider, Xitco, et al. |
| 2019 | Cistron1:09.95 | Victor Espinoza | John W. Sadler | Hronis Racing LLC |
| 2018 | Ransom the Moon1:10.08 | Flavien Prat | Phillip D'Amato | Agave Racing Stable |
| 2017 | Ransom the Moon1:09.63 | Flavien Prat | Phillip D'Amato | Agave Racing Stable |
| 2016 | Lord Nelson1:07.65 | Flavien Prat | Bob Baffert | Spendthrift Farm |
| 2015 | Wild Dude1:09.51 | Flavien Prat | Jerry Hollendorfer | Hollendorfer/Smith |
| 2014 | Big Macher1:08.82 | Tyler Baze | Richard Baltas | Mansor/Tachycardia Stables |
| 2013 | Points Offthebench1:09.04 | Mike E. Smith | Tim Yakteen | Crevier/Martin |
| 2012 | Amazombie1:08.65 | Mike E. Smith | William Spawr | Sanford/Spawr |
| 2011 | Euroears1:08.17 | Rafael Bejarano | Bob Baffert | James and Marilyn Helzer |
| 2010 | Smiling Tiger1:09.21 | Victor Espinoza | Jeffrey L. Bonde | Alan Klein/Phil Lebherz |
| 2009 | Zensational1:08.57 | Victor Espinoza | Bob Baffert | Zayat Stables |
| 2008 | Street Boss1:08.67 | David Flores | Bruce Headley | Headley/Naify/Yu |
| 2007 | In Summation1:11.06 | Corey Nakatani | Christophe Clement | Waterford Stable |
| 2006 | Pure as Gold1:08.79 | Jon K. Court | Jack Carava | La Canada Stable |
| 2005 | Greg's Gold1:08.04 | David R. Flores | David Hofmans | William R. Boswell |
| 2004 | Kela1:08.51 | Tyler Baze | Mike R. Mitchell | Jay Manoogian |
| 2003 | Beau's Town1:07.96 | Pat Valenzuela | Cole Norman | David Hulkewicz |
| 2002 | Disturbingthepeace1:09.21 | Victor Espinoza | Darrell Vienna | David & Rita Milch |
| 2001 | Kona Gold1:08.22 | Alex Solis | Bruce Headley | Headley & Molasky |
| 2000 | Kona Gold1:08.50 | Alex Solis | Bruce Headley | Headley & Molasky |
| 1999 | Christmas Boy1:08.11 | Corey Nakatani | John W. Sadler | Opas & Sinatra |
| 1998 | Son of a Pistol1:08.10 | Alex Solis | Bruce Headley | Luis Asistio et al. |
| 1997 | First Intent1:08.80 | René R. Douglas | Jack Carava | Lima Family Trust |
| 1996 | Lit De Justice1:08.19 | Corey Nakatani | Jenine Sahadi | Evergreen Farm |
| 1995 | Gold Land1:08.07 | Ed Delahoussaye | Neil Drysdale | Prince Fahd Salman |
| 1994 | King's Blade1:08.64 | Corey Nakatani | Richard Mandella | Gamel & Kinerk |
| 1993 | The Wicked North1:08.52 | Corey Black | David Bernstein | Philip Hersh |
| 1992 | Thirty Slews1:08.20 | Ed Delahoussaye | Bob Baffert | Degroot & Dutch Masters III |
| 1991 | Bruho1:08.25 | Corey Nakatani | Jerry M. Fanning | J. M. Scardino |
| 1990 | Sensational Star1:08.00 | Rafael Meza | William Spawr | Calhoun-Risoldi-Sullivan |
| 1989 | On The Line1:08.00 | Gary Stevens | D. Wayne Lukas | Eugene V. Klein |
| 1988 | Olympic Prospect1:08.80 | Alex Solis | John W. Sadler | Alsdorf, Opas & Sinatra |
| 1987 | Zany Tactics1:09.00 | Jack Kaenel | Blake R. Heap | Vera C. Brunette |
| 1986 | American Legion1:08.20 | Ed Delahoussaye | D. Wayne Lukas | Melvin E. Hatley |
| 1985 | My Favorite Moment1:09.80 | Ed Delahoussaye | Warren Stute | William L. Conner |
| 1984 | Night Mover1:08.60 | Luis Ortega | Robert J. Frankel | Jerry & Ann Moss |
| 1983 | Chinook Pass1:08.60 | Laffit Pincay Jr. | Laurie N. Anderson | Hi-Yu Stable |
| 1982 | Pencil Point1:09.00 | Chris McCarron | Neil French | De Benedetti & Duffel |
| 1981 | Syncopate1:08.60 | Ed Delahoussaye | Ron McAnally | Elmendorf Farm |
| 1980 | Reb's Golden Ale1:08.80 | Sandy Hawley | Jerry M. Fanning | 3 Plus U Stable |
| 1979 | Syncopate1:08.40 | Sandy Hawley | Ron McAnally | Elmendorf Farm |
| 1978 | Bad'n Big1:07.80 | Bill Shoemaker | Richard Mandella | Dr/M. B. Wynne Jr. |
| 1977 | Cherry River1:08.40 | Laffit Pincay Jr. | Douglas R. Oliver | Douglas R. Oliver |
| 1976 | Cherry River1:09.40 | Laffit Pincay Jr. | Douglas R. Oliver | Douglas R. Oliver |
| 1975 | Messenger of Song1:08.80 | Jerry Lambert | Gordon C. Campbell | Bernard J. Ridder |
| 1974 | Rise High1:09.00 | Jorge Tejeira | Larry Rose | Sidney Factor |
| 1973 | Pataha Prince1:08.00 | Bill Shoemaker | Robert J. Frankel | M. R. Frankel |
| 1972 | Dominant Star1:08.80 | Fernando Alvarez | Cecil Jolly | V. H. Winchell Jr. |
| 1971 | Haveago1:08.20 | Johnny Sellers | Tommy Doyle | George Franklin Getty II |
| 1970 | Bargain Day1:27.60 | Rudy Rosales | Charles Whittingham | Forked Lightning Ranch |
| 1969 | Kissin' George1:07.80 | William T. Mahorney | Buster Millerick | DeCourcy Graham |
| 1968 | Pretense1:07.80 | Donald Pierce | Charles Whittingham | Llangollen Farm |
| 1967 | Kissin' George1:08.60 | William T. Mahorney | Buster Millerick | DeCourcy Graham |
| 1966 | Chiclero1:08.80 | Donald Pierce | Bob R. Roberts | Bingman & Gheen |
| 1965 | Viking Spirit1:08.60 | Kenneth Church | James I. Nazworthy | Thomas E. Brittingham III |
| 1964 | Soldier Girl1:09.40 | Johnny Longden | Charles A. Comiskey | M/M J. Tusquellas |
| 1963 | Sledge1:08.60 | Miguel Yanez | Willis A. Reavis | Dee Dee Stable |
| 1962 | Sea Orbit1:08.80 | Raymond York | John M. Leavitt | Wonder Y Ranch |
| 1962 | Crazy Kid1:07.80 | Angel Valenzuela | John G. Canty | Vista Hermosa Stable |
| 1961 | Ann's Knight1:08.60 | Robert Mundorf | Farrell W. Jones | M/M S. N. Simmons |
| 1960 | High Performance1:09.00 | Rudy Campas | Edward E. Presnell | M/M Maurice H. Robineau |
| 1959 | Ole Fols1:08.80 | Ismael Valenzuela | William B. Finnegan | Neil S. McCarthy |
| 1958 | How Now1:09.40 | Willie Harmatz | Cecil Jolly | George C. Newell |
| 1957 | How Now1:09.20 | Raymond York | Cecil Jolly | George C. Newell |
| 1956 | Colonel Mack1:08.80 | Ralph Neves | Sam Brunson | A C T Stock Farm |
| 1955 | One Ton Tony1:09.20 | Pete Moreno | Cecel Wihelm | W-L Ranch Co. |
| 1954 | Alibhai Lynn1:09.60 | Joe Phillippi | Richard D. Moon | G. I. Martin |
| 1953 | Ode1:10.20 | Raymond York | Richard D. Moon | G. I. Martin |
| 1952 | Gustaf1:10.00 | Willie Marsh | William W. Morris | Mrs C. C. Cate |
| 1951 | Blue Reading1:10.40 | Bill Pearson | Red McDaniel | M/M Clement L. Hirsch |
| 1950 | Imprerium1:09.80 | Bill Shoemaker | William B. Finnegan | Delman & Finnegan |
| 1949 | Cover Up1:10.00 | Merlin Volzke | Bob R. Roberts | Z T Addington |
| 1948 | Prevaricator1:10.20 | Jose Bravo | William Molter | E. O. Stice & Sons |
| 1947 | Be Fearless1:10.80 | Lester Balaski | R. Lyall | Cuadra Coahuila |
| 1946 | War Allies *1:11.40 | Ralph Neves | Hack Ross | L. J. Montgomery |
| 1946 | Indian Watch *1:11.40 | Melvin Peterson | Harry Dunster | Rancho Ojo Agua |
83 of the 83 runnings name the rider, 83 name the trainer and 83 name the owner, who is the one of the three the prize money actually belongs to.
Who wins the Bing Crosby Stakes more than once
The fact the table above holds and cannot show
The Chosen Vron has won it 2 times, which is more than any other horse.
7 horses have won it more than once across 83 runnings.
Most wins by a trainer
| Horse | Wins | Years |
|---|---|---|
| The Chosen Vron | 2 | 2023, 2024 |
| Ransom the Moon | 2 | 2017, 2018 |
| Kona Gold | 2 | 2000, 2001 |
| Syncopate | 2 | 1979, 1981 |
| Cherry River | 2 | 1976, 1977 |
| Kissin' George | 2 | 1967, 1969 |
| How Now | 2 | 1957, 1958 |
Races worth about the same
Either side of the Bing Crosby Stakes in the world money order
| # | Race | Country | Prize money | As published |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 216 | Prix Jean PratDeauville Racecourse | France | $454,701 | €400,000 |
| 217 | Prix Jean-Luc LagardèreLongchamp Racecourse | France | $454,701 | €400,000 |
| 218 | Prix Marcel BoussacLongchamp Racecourse | France | $454,701 | €400,000 |
| 219 | Prix Vicomtesse VigierLongchamp Racecourse | France | $454,701 | €400,000 |
| 220 | Stayers' HurdleCheltenham Racecourse | Great Britain | $432,250 | £325,000 |
| 221 | Prix Maurice de GheestDeauville Racecourse | France | $431,966 | €380,000 |
| 222 | Celebration CupSha Tin Racecourse | Hong Kong | $410,638 | HK$3,250,000 |
| 223 | Lion Rock TrophySha Tin Racecourse | Hong Kong | $410,638 | HK$3,250,000 |
| 224 | New Zealand 2000 GuineasRiccarton Park | New Zealand | $410,478 | NZ$700,000 |
| 225 | Railway StakesEllerslie Racecourse | New Zealand | $410,478 | NZ$700,000 |
| 227 | Clement L. Hirsch StakesDel Mar Racetrack | United States | $400,000 | $400,000 |
| 228 | Fountain of Youth StakesGulfstream Park | United States | $400,000 | $400,000 |
| 229 | Frizette StakesBelmont Park | United States | $400,000 | $400,000 |
| 230 | Gallant Bob StakesParx Casino and Racing | United States | $400,000 | $400,000 |
| 231 | Gamely StakesSanta Anita Park | United States | $400,000 | $400,000 |
| 232 | Hollywood DerbyDel Mar racetrack | United States | $400,000 | $400,000 |
| 233 | Lafayette StakesKeeneland Race Course | United States | $400,000 | $400,000 |
| 234 | Lexington Stakes (Keeneland)Keeneland Race Course | United States | $400,000 | $400,000 |
| 235 | Matt Winn StakesChurchill Downs | United States | $400,000 | $400,000 |
| 236 | National Museum of Racing Hall of Fame StakesSaratoga Race Course | United States | $400,000 | $400,000 |
The 20 races closest to the Bing Crosby Stakes in what they pay, above and below it. Follow the ranking all the way up on the richest races in the world.
The rest of the money in the United States
196 races, 89th of them is this one
| Race | Racecourse | Grade | Prize money |
|---|---|---|---|
| Secretariat Stakes | Colonial Downs | Grade II | $500,000 |
| Sunland Park Derby | Sunland Park Racetrack | Listed | $500,000 |
| Test Stakes | Saratoga Race Course | Grade I | $500,000 |
| Woody Stephens Stakes | Belmont Park | Grade I | $500,000 |
| Clement L. Hirsch Stakes | Del Mar Racetrack | Grade I | $400,000 |
| Fountain of Youth Stakes | Gulfstream Park | Grade II | $400,000 |
| Frizette Stakes | Belmont Park | Grade I | $400,000 |
| Gallant Bob Stakes | Parx Casino and Racing | Grade II | $400,000 |
Every race in the United States we hold a purse for is on the United States prize money list.
Frequently asked questions
What is the total Bing Crosby Stakes prize money?
$400,000, for the 2023 running.
Where does the Bing Crosby Stakes rank among the richest races in the world?
226th of 997. 225 races pay more, the nearest of them Prix Jean Prat. In the United States it is 89th of 196.
Which horse has won the Bing Crosby Stakes most often?
The Chosen Vron, 2 times, in 2023, 2024.
Which jockey has won the Bing Crosby Stakes most often?
Flavien Prat, with 6 wins between 2015 and 2021.
When was the Bing Crosby Stakes first run?
1946. This page holds 83 runnings, from 1946 to 2026.
How far is the Bing Crosby Stakes?
6 furlongs, on dirt, at Del Mar Racetrack.
Where to next
The rest of the racing money