Pat O'Brien Stakes


The Pat O'Brien Stakes 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. 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 Stakes, is open to horses age three and up willing to race seven furlongs on dirt, and currently carries a purse of $200,000.
Pat O'Brien, a classic character movie actor who often appeared in a Jimmy Cagney starring vehicle, loved the races.

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