1997 Grade 2 Stakes Races
Other 1997 Grades Past Years Graded Stakes| Race | Date | Track | Age | Sex | Distance | Surface | Field | Purse | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Fernando Breeders' Cup Stakes G2 | Jan 11, 1997 | SA | 4 | 9.0 | D | 9 | $314,400 | Northern Afleet | |
| San Pasqual Handicap G2 | Jan 12, 1997 | SA | 4U | 8.5 | D | 4 | $202,200 | Kingdom Found | |
| San Gorgonio Handicap G2 | Jan 19, 1997 | SA | 4U | F | 9.0 | T | 9 | $132,950 | Sixieme Sens |
| San Marcos Handicap G2 | Jan 20, 1997 | SA | 4U | 10.0 | T | 8 | $159,000 | Sandpit | |
| El Encino Stakes G2 | Jan 20, 1997 | SA | 4 | F | 8.5 | D | 9 | $132,650 | Belle's Flag |
| Canadian Turf Handicap G2 | Jan 25, 1997 | GP | 3U | 9.0 | T | 12 | $100,000 | Devil's Cup | |
| San Antonio Stakes G2 | Feb 2, 1997 | SA | 4U | 9.0 | D | 5 | $300,300 | Gentlemen | |
| Danka Hutcheson Stakes G2 | Feb 2, 1997 | GP | 3 | 7.0 | D | 8 | $100,000 | Frisk Me Now | |
| La Canada Stakes G2 | Feb 9, 1997 | SA | 4 | F | 9.0 | D | 8 | $213,200 | Belle's Flag |
| Barbara Fritchie Handicap G2 | Feb 15, 1997 | LRL | 3U | F | 7.0 | D | 12 | $200,000 | Miss Golden Circle |
| Gulfstream Park Breeders' Cup Handicap G2 | Feb 15, 1997 | GP | 3U | 11.0 | T | 11 | $171,400 | Lassigny | |
| San Luis Obispo Handicap G2 | Feb 17, 1997 | SA | 4U | 12.0 | T | 7 | $212,100 | Shanawi | |
| General George Handicap G2 | Feb 17, 1997 | LRL | 3U | 7.0 | D | 10 | $200,000 | Why Change | |
| Fountain Of Youth Stakes G2 | Feb 22, 1997 | GP | 3 | 8.5 | D | 9 | $200,000 | Pulpit | |
| Rampart Handicap G2 | Feb 23, 1997 | GP | 3U | F | 8.5 | D | 9 | $200,000 | Chip |
| Arcadia Handicap G2 | Mar 1, 1997 | SA | 4U | 8.0 | T | 6 | $157,400 | Atticus | |
| Buena Vista Handicap G2 | Mar 2, 1997 | SA | 4U | F | 8.0 | T | 12 | $135,250 | Media Nox |
| San Carlos Handicap G2 | Mar 2, 1997 | SA | 4U | 7.0 | D | 7 | $157,700 | Northern Afleet | |
| San Rafael Stakes G2 | Mar 2, 1997 | SA | 3 | 8.0 | D | 10 | $201,800 | Funontherun | |
| Pan American Handicap G2 | Mar 8, 1997 | GP | 3U | 12.0 | T | 6 | $300,000 | Flag Down | |
| Bonnie Miss Stakes G2 | Mar 9, 1997 | GP | 3 | F | 8.5 | D | 5 | $200,000 | Glitter Woman |
| Orchid Handicap G2 | Mar 16, 1997 | GP | 3U | F | 12.0 | T | 11 | $200,000 | Golden Pond |
| San Felipe Stakes G2 | Mar 16, 1997 | SA | 3 | 8.5 | D | 9 | $252,400 | Free House | |
| Santa Ana Handicap G2 | Mar 22, 1997 | SA | 4U | F | 9.0 | T | 7 | $157,750 | Windsharp |
| San Luis Rey Stakes G2 | Mar 23, 1997 | SA | 4U | 12.0 | T | 10 | $266,600 | Marlin | |
| Gotham Stakes G2 | Mar 29, 1997 | AQU | 3 | 8.0 | D | 11 | $200,000 | Smokin Mel | |
| Jim Beam Stakes G2 | Mar 29, 1997 | TP | 3 | 9.0 | D | 10 | $600,000 | Concerto | |
| El Rincon Handicap G2 | Apr 5, 1997 | SA | 4U | 8.0 | T | 5 | $130,100 | Labeeb | |
| Potrero Grande Breeders' Cup Handicap G2 | Apr 5, 1997 | SA | 4U | 6.5 | D | 6 | $204,250 | First Intent | |
| San Bernardino Handicap G2 | Apr 6, 1997 | SA | 4U | 9.0 | D | 7 | $157,650 | Benchmark | |
| Fantasy Stakes G2 | Apr 6, 1997 | OP | 3 | F | 8.5 | D | 5 | $250,000 | Blushing K.D. |
| Blue Grass Stakes G2 | Apr 12, 1997 | KEE | 3 | 9.0 | D | 7 | $700,000 | Pulpit | |
| Arkansas Derby G2 | Apr 12, 1997 | OP | 3 | 9.0 | D | 11 | $500,000 | Crypto Star | |
| Wood Memorial Stakes G2 | Apr 12, 1997 | AQU | 3 | 9.0 | D | 10 | $500,000 | Captain Bodgit | |
| Commonwealth Breeders' Cup Stakes G2 | Apr 13, 1997 | KEE | 3U | 7.0 | D | 7 | $208,600 | Victor Cooley | |
| Santa Barbara Handicap G2 | Apr 19, 1997 | SA | 4U | F | 10.0 | T | 8 | $317,200 | Donna Viola |
| Beaumont Stakes G2 | Apr 19, 1997 | KEE | 3 | F | 7.0 | D | 7 | $139,125 | Screamer |
| Black Helen Handicap G2 | Apr 19, 1997 | HIA | 3U | F | 9.0 | T | 6 | $200,000 | Powder Bowl |
| A Gleam Handicap G2 | Apr 26, 1997 | HOL | 3U | F | 7.0 | D | 7 | $108,400 | Toga Toga Toga |
| Excelsior Breeders' Cup Handicap G2 | Apr 26, 1997 | AQU | 3U | 9.0 | D | 9 | $200,000 | Ormsby | |
| Louisville Breeders' Cup Handicap G2 | May 2, 1997 | CD | 3U | F | 8.5 | D | 7 | $222,600 | Halo America |
| Withers Stakes G2 | May 3, 1997 | AQU | 3 | 8.0 | D | 7 | $111,900 | Statesmanship | |
| Mervyn Leroy Handicap G2 | May 3, 1997 | HOL | 3U | 8.5 | D | 5 | $106,200 | Hesabull | |
| Illinois Derby Stakes G2 | May 10, 1997 | SPT | 3 | 9.0 | D | 8 | $500,000 | Wild Rush | |
| San Francisco Mile Handicap G2 | May 11, 1997 | GG | 3U | 8.0 | T | 7 | $200,000 | Wavy Run | |
| Wilshire Handicap G2 | May 11, 1997 | HOL | 3U | F | 8.5 | T | 7 | $108,400 | Blushing Heiress |
| Black Eyed Susan Stakes G2 | May 16, 1997 | PIM | 3 | F | 9.0 | D | 7 | $200,000 | Salt It |
| Dixie Stakes G2 | May 17, 1997 | PIM | 3U | 9.0 | T | 8 | $200,000 | Ops Smile | |
| Genuine Risk Handicap G2 | May 17, 1997 | BEL | 3U | F | 6.0 | D | 6 | $108,400 | Miss Golden Circle |
| Railbird Stakes G2 | May 18, 1997 | HOL | 3 | F | 7.0 | D | 7 | $111,400 | I Ain't Bluffing |
| Peter Pan Stakes G2 | May 18, 1997 | BEL | 3 | C | 9.0 | D | 4 | $150,000 | Banker's Gold |
| Jersey Derby G2 | May 23, 1997 | GS | 3 | 8.5 | T | 9 | $150,000 | Rob 'n Gin | |
| Shuvee Handicap G2 | May 24, 1997 | BEL | 3U | F | 8.0 | D | 9 | $150,000 | Hidden Lake |
| Hawthorne Handicap G2 | May 25, 1997 | HOL | 3U | F | 8.5 | D | 7 | $108,100 | Twice the Vice |
| Sheepshead Bay Handicap G2 | Jun 1, 1997 | BEL | 3U | F | 11.0 | T | 8 | $150,000 | Maxzene |
| Californian Stakes G2 | Jun 1, 1997 | HOL | 3U | 9.0 | D | 6 | $250,000 | River Keen | |
| True North Handicap G2 | Jun 7, 1997 | BEL | 3U | 6.0 | D | 7 | $110,300 | Punch Line | |
| Molly Pitcher Breeders' Cup Handicap G2 | Jun 8, 1997 | MTH | 3U | F | 8.5 | D | 5 | $200,000 | Rare Blend |
| Princess Stakes G2 | Jun 14, 1997 | HOL | 3 | F | 8.5 | D | 6 | $107,400 | Freeport Flight |
| Stephen Foster Handicap G2 | Jun 14, 1997 | CD | 3U | 9.0 | D | 6 | $163,950 | City By Night | |
| Brooklyn Handicap G2 | Jun 14, 1997 | BEL | 3U | 9.0 | D | 8 | $300,000 | Formal Gold | |
| Shoemaker Breeders' Cup Mile Stakes G2 | Jun 15, 1997 | HOL | 3U | 8.0 | T | 14 | $589,000 | Pinfloron | |
| Prioress Stakes G2 | Jun 22, 1997 | BEL | 3 | F | 6.0 | D | 5 | $107,800 | Pearl City |
| Ohio Derby G2 | Jun 22, 1997 | TDN | 3 | 9.0 | D | 7 | $303,300 | Frisk Me Now | |
| Arlington Classic G2 | Jun 28, 1997 | ARL | 3 | 9.0 | T | 8 | $125,000 | Honor Glide | |
| American Handicap G2 | Jul 4, 1997 | HOL | 3U | 9.0 | T | 6 | $160,600 | El Angelo | |
| Suburban Handicap G2 | Jul 4, 1997 | BEL | 3U | 10.0 | D | 6 | $350,000 | Skip Away | |
| Dwyer Stakes G2 | Jul 5, 1997 | BEL | 3 | 8.5 | D | 6 | $150,000 | Behrens | |
| Monmouth Breeders' Cup Oaks G2 | Jul 5, 1997 | MTH | 3 | F | 8.5 | D | 7 | $200,000 | Blushing K.D. |
| Landaluce Stakes G2 | Jul 5, 1997 | HOL | 2 | F | 6.0 | D | 7 | $104,700 | Career Collection |
| Hollywood Oaks G2 | Jul 6, 1997 | HOL | 3 | F | 9.0 | D | 5 | $200,000 | Sharp Cat |
| Pucker Up Stakes G2 | Jul 6, 1997 | ARL | 3 | F | 9.0 | T | 8 | $125,000 | Witchful Thinking |
| Tom Fool Handicap G2 | Jul 6, 1997 | BEL | 3U | 7.0 | D | 7 | $150,000 | Diligence | |
| Bel Air Handicap G2 | Jul 12, 1997 | HOL | 3U | 8.5 | D | 6 | $107,300 | Crafty Friend | |
| New York Handicap G2 | Jul 12, 1997 | BEL | 3U | F | 10.0 | T | 6 | $200,000 | Maxzene |
| Washington Park Handicap G2 | Jul 12, 1997 | ARL | 3U | 9.0 | D | 5 | $150,000 | Beboppin Baby | |
| Bowling Green Handicap G2 | Jul 13, 1997 | BEL | 3U | 11.0 | T | 8 | $150,000 | Influent | |
| Frank J. De Francis Memorial Dash Stakes G2 | Jul 19, 1997 | LRL | 3U | 6.0 | D | 7 | $300,000 | Smoke Glacken | |
| Reeve Schley Jr. Stakes G2 | Jul 19, 1997 | MTH | 3 | F | 8.5 | T | 10 | $100,000 | Sagasious |
| Swaps Stakes G2 | Jul 20, 1997 | HOL | 3 | 9.0 | D | 6 | $500,000 | Free House | |
| Primeco American Derby G2 | Jul 20, 1997 | ARL | 3 | 9.5 | T | 8 | $200,000 | Honor Glide | |
| Sunset Handicap G2 | Jul 20, 1997 | HOL | 3U | 12.0 | T | 6 | $400,000 | Marlin | |
| Schuylerville Stakes G2 | Jul 23, 1997 | SAR | 2 | F | 6.0 | D | 6 | $108,000 | Countess Diana |
| San Clemente Handicap G2 | Jul 26, 1997 | DMR | 3 | F | 8.0 | T | 10 | $111,725 | Famous Digger |
| Arlington Handicap G2 | Aug 2, 1997 | ARL | 3U | 10.0 | T | 8 | $150,000 | Wild Event | |
| Jim Dandy Stakes G2 | Aug 3, 1997 | SAR | 3 | 9.0 | D | 9 | $250,000 | Awesome Again | |
| National Museum Of Racing Hall Of Fame Stakes G2 | Aug 4, 1997 | SAR | 3 | 8.5 | T | 6 | $110,000 | Rob 'n Gin | |
| Sorrento Stakes G2 | Aug 6, 1997 | DMR | 2 | F | 6.5 | D | 7 | $107,825 | Career Collection |
| A Phenomenon Stakes G2 | Aug 8, 1997 | SAR | 3U | 6.0 | D | 7 | $108,700 | Royal Haven | |
| Adirondack Stakes G2 | Aug 11, 1997 | SAR | 2 | F | 6.5 | D | 6 | $150,000 | Salty Perfume |
| Saratoga Special Stakes G2 | Aug 13, 1997 | SAR | 2 | 6.5 | D | 5 | $150,000 | Favorite Trick | |
| Bernard Baruch Handicap G2 | Aug 15, 1997 | SAR | 3U | 9.0 | T | 8 | $110,800 | Sentimental Moi | |
| Philip Handicap Iselin Handicap G2 | Aug 23, 1997 | MTH | 3U | 8.5 | D | 4 | $352,500 | Formal Gold | |
| King's Bishop Stakes G2 | Aug 23, 1997 | SAR | 3 | 7.0 | D | 6 | $150,000 | Tale of the Cat | |
| Del Mar Debutante Stakes G2 | Aug 24, 1997 | DMR | 2 | F | 7.0 | D | 8 | $250,000 | Vivid Angel |
| Del Mar Handicap G2 | Aug 30, 1997 | DMR | 3U | 11.0 | T | 8 | $250,000 | Rainbow Dancer | |
| Diana Handicap G2 | Aug 31, 1997 | SAR | 3U | F | 9.0 | T | 12 | $200,000 | Rumpipumpy |
| Chula Vista Handicap G2 | Aug 31, 1997 | DMR | 3U | F | 8.5 | D | 6 | $300,000 | Radu Cool |
| Forego Handicap G2 | Sep 1, 1997 | SAR | 3U | 7.0 | D | 8 | $200,000 | Score a Birdie | |
| Del Mar Derby G2 | Sep 1, 1997 | DMR | 3 | 9.0 | T | 7 | $300,000 | Anet | |
| Del Mar Breeders' Cup Handicap G2 | Sep 7, 1997 | DMR | 3U | 8.0 | D | 5 | $206,700 | Benchmark | |
| Del Mar Futurity G2 | Sep 10, 1997 | DMR | 2 | 7.0 | D | 8 | $250,000 | Souvenir Copy | |
| Kentucky Cup Sprint Stakes G2 | Sep 13, 1997 | TP | 3 | 6.0 | D | 6 | $150,000 | Partner's Hero | |
| Rare Perfume Breeders' Cup Handicap G2 | Sep 13, 1997 | BEL | 3 | F | 9.0 | T | 9 | $213,400 | Auntie Mame |
| Turfway Breeders' Cup Stakes G2 | Sep 13, 1997 | TP | 3U | F | 8.5 | D | 5 | $258,100 | Feasibility Study |
| Jerome Handicap G2 | Sep 20, 1997 | BEL | 3 | 8.0 | D | 8 | $150,000 | Richter Scale | |
| Buick Pegasus Handicap G2 | Sep 20, 1997 | M | 3 | 9.0 | D | 4 | $1,000,000 | Behrens | |
| Arlington Washington Lassie Stakes G2 | Sep 27, 1997 | ARL | 2 | F | 8.0 | D | 6 | $100,000 | Silver Maiden |
| All Along Stakes G2 | Oct 4, 1997 | DEL | 3U | F | 9.0 | T | 10 | $114,050 | Beyrouth |
| Cotillion Handicap G2 | Oct 4, 1997 | PHA | 3 | F | 8.5 | D | 9 | $150,000 | Snit |
| Arlington-Washington Futurity G2 | Oct 5, 1997 | ARL | 2 | 8.0 | D | 9 | $150,000 | Cowboy Dan | |
| Las Palmas Handicap G2 | Oct 5, 1997 | SA | 3U | F | 9.0 | T | 9 | $125,000 | Real Connection |
| Goodwood Breeders' Cup Handicap G2 | Oct 11, 1997 | SA | 3U | 9.0 | D | 5 | $248,700 | Benchmark | |
| Walmac International Alcibiades Stakes G2 | Oct 11, 1997 | KEE | 2 | F | 8.5 | D | 6 | $430,000 | Countess Diana |
| Breeders' Futurity G2 | Oct 18, 1997 | KEE | 2 | 8.5 | D | 5 | $427,600 | Favorite Trick | |
| Kelso Handicap G2 | Oct 18, 1997 | BEL | 3U | 8.0 | T | 12 | $200,000 | Lucky Coin | |
| Norfolk Stakes G2 | Oct 19, 1997 | SA | 2 | 8.0 | D | 7 | $200,000 | Souvenir Copy | |
| Jamaica Handicap G2 | Oct 19, 1997 | BEL | 3 | 9.0 | T | 12 | $150,000 | Subordination | |
| Lady's Secret Breeders' Cup Handicap G2 | Oct 19, 1997 | SA | 3U | F | 8.5 | D | 5 | $179,400 | Sharp Cat |
| Forest Hills Handicap G2 | Oct 19, 1997 | BEL | 3U | 6.0 | D | 11 | $200,000 | Kelly Kip | |
| Astarita Stakes G2 | Oct 25, 1997 | AQU | 2 | F | 6.5 | D | 5 | $107,800 | Ninth Inning |
| Cowdin Stakes G2 | Oct 26, 1997 | AQU | 2 | 6.5 | D | 8 | $110,900 | Coronado's Quest | |
| Carleton F. Burke Handicap G2 | Nov 1, 1997 | SA | 3U | 12.0 | T | 7 | $125,000 | Prussian Blue | |
| Oak Tree Derby G2 | Nov 2, 1997 | SA | 3 | 9.0 | T | 7 | $250,000 | Lasting Approval | |
| Long Island Handicap G2 | Nov 2, 1997 | AQU | 3U | F | 11.0 | dt | 6 | $150,000 | Sweetzie |
| Churchill Downs Distaff Handicap G2 | Nov 8, 1997 | CD | 3U | F | 8.0 | D | 14 | $235,800 | Feasibility Study |
| First Flight Handicap G2 | Nov 8, 1997 | AQU | 3U | F | 7.0 | D | 4 | $104,760 | Dixie Flag |
| Red Smith Handicap G2 | Nov 22, 1997 | AQU | 3U | 11.0 | dt | 5 | $150,000 | Instant Friendship | |
| Fall Highweight Handicap G2 | Nov 27, 1997 | AQU | 3U | 6.0 | D | 7 | $109,700 | Royal Haven | |
| Delta Air Lines Top Flight Handicap G2 | Nov 28, 1997 | AQU | 3U | F | 8.0 | D | 9 | $150,000 | Dixie Flag |
| Demoiselle Stakes G2 | Nov 29, 1997 | AQU | 2 | F | 9.0 | D | 8 | $200,000 | Clark Street |
| Citation Handicap G2 | Nov 29, 1997 | HOL | 3U | 9.0 | T | 6 | $300,000 | Geri | |
| Remsen Stakes G2 | Nov 30, 1997 | AQU | 2 | 9.0 | D | 7 | $200,000 | Coronado's Quest | |
| Bayakoa Handicap G2 | Dec 7, 1997 | HOL | 3U | F | 8.5 | D | 1 | $60,000 | Sharp Cat |
| Dahlia Handicap G2 | Dec 14, 1997 | HOL | 3U | F | 8.5 | T | 8 | $100,000 | Golden Arches |
| Ladies Handicap G2 | Dec 20, 1997 | AQU | 3U | F | 10.0 | D | 10 | $112,700 | Prophet's Warning |
| W. L. Mcknight Handicap G2 | Dec 20, 1997 | CRC | 3U | 12.0 | T | 12 | $150,000 | Panama City | |
| La Prevoyante Handicap G2 | Dec 27, 1997 | CRC | 3U | F | 12.0 | dt | 6 | $150,000 | Last Approach |
| San Gabriel Handicap G2 | Dec 28, 1997 | SA | 3U | 9.0 | T | 8 | $165,300 | Martiniquais |