1978 All Stakes Races
Other 1978 Grades Past Years Graded Stakes| Race | Date | Track | Age | Sex | Distance | Surface | Field | Purse | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malibu Stakes G2 | Jan 1, 1978 | SA | 4 | 7.0 | D | 9 | $57,550 | J. O. Tobin | |
| San Gabriel Handicap G3 | Jan 2, 1978 | SA | 4U | 9.0 | D | 9 | $55,600 | Mr. Redoy | |
| W. L. Mcknight Handicap G3 | Jan 7, 1978 | CRC | 3U | 9.0 | T | 12 | $93,750 | Practitioner | |
| Paumonok Handicap G3 | Jan 7, 1978 | AQU | 3U | 6.0 | D | 8 | $53,400 | Great Above | |
| San Carlos Handicap G2 | Jan 8, 1978 | SA | 4U | 7.0 | D | 6 | $55,150 | Double Discount | |
| Tropical Park Derby G3 | Jan 14, 1978 | CRC | 3 | 8.5 | D | 11 | $122,000 | Dr. Valeri | |
| Interborough Handicap G3 | Jan 14, 1978 | AQU | 3U | F | 6.0 | D | 6 | $53,200 | Tetraquina |
| Santa Monica Handicap G2 | Jan 14, 1978 | SA | 4U | F | 7.0 | D | 7 | $45,200 | Winter Solstice |
| San Fernando Stakes G2 | Jan 15, 1978 | SA | 4 | 9.0 | D | 5 | $110,500 | Text | |
| San Marcos Handicap G3 | Jan 22, 1978 | SA | 4U | 9.0 | dt | 9 | $55,850 | Vigors | |
| Affectionately Handicap G3 | Jan 28, 1978 | AQU | 3U | F | 8.5 | D | 11 | $54,850 | One Sum |
| San Pasqual Handicap G2 | Jan 29, 1978 | SA | 4U | 8.5 | D | 4 | $52,750 | Ancient Title | |
| Santa Maria Handicap G2 | Feb 4, 1978 | SA | 4U | F | 8.5 | D | 6 | $64,500 | Swingtime |
| Bougainvillea Handicap G2 | Feb 4, 1978 | HIA | 3U | 9.5 | T | 12 | $73,400 | Noble Dancer II | |
| Stymie Handicap G3 | Feb 5, 1978 | AQU | 3U | 9.0 | D | 8 | $54,100 | Wise Philip | |
| Charles Handicap Strub Stakes G1 | Feb 5, 1978 | SA | 4 | 10.0 | D | 9 | $230,200 | Mr. Redoy | |
| Columbiana Handicap G3 | Feb 8, 1978 | HIA | 3U | F | 8.5 | T | 14 | $50,700 | Herecomesthebride |
| San Vicente Stakes G3 | Feb 8, 1978 | SA | 3 | 7.0 | D | 6 | $43,600 | Chance Dancer | |
| Seminole Handicap G2 | Feb 11, 1978 | HIA | 3U | 9.0 | D | 11 | $72,800 | Run Dusty Run | |
| La Canada Stakes G1 | Feb 12, 1978 | SA | 4 | F | 9.0 | D | 5 | $110,000 | Taisez Vous |
| Santa Ynez Stakes G3 | Feb 15, 1978 | SA | 3 | F | 7.0 | D | 9 | $45,600 | Grenzen |
| Hialeah Turf Cup Handicap G2 | Feb 18, 1978 | HIA | 3U | 12.0 | T | 16 | $155,250 | Noble Dancer II | |
| Ruthless Stakes G3 | Feb 19, 1978 | AQU | 3 | F | 8.5 | D | 8 | $53,400 | Bemis Heights |
| San Antonio Stakes G1 | Feb 19, 1978 | SA | 4U | 9.0 | D | 7 | $112,100 | Vigors | |
| San Luis Obispo Handicap G2 | Feb 20, 1978 | SA | 4U | 12.0 | T | 11 | $69,300 | Copper Mel | |
| Poinsettia Stakes G3 | Feb 22, 1978 | HIA | 3 | F | 9.0 | D | 9 | $68,000 | Tempest Queen |
| Widener Handicap G1 | Feb 25, 1978 | HIA | 3U | 10.0 | D | 11 | $148,750 | Silver Series | |
| Grey Lag Handicap G2 | Feb 25, 1978 | AQU | 3U | 9.0 | D | 9 | $81,525 | On the Sly | |
| Santa Margarita Invitational Handicap G1 | Feb 26, 1978 | SA | 4U | F | 9.0 | D | 11 | $100,000 | Taisez Vous |
| Black Helen Handicap G2 | Mar 1, 1978 | HIA | 3U | F | 9.0 | T | 10 | $69,200 | Len's Determined |
| Flamingo Stakes G1 | Mar 4, 1978 | HIA | 3 | 9.0 | D | 8 | $159,000 | Alydar | |
| California Derby G2 | Mar 4, 1978 | GG | 3 | 8.5 | D | 13 | $155,000 | Noble Bronze | |
| Barbara Fritchie Handicap G3 | Mar 4, 1978 | BOW | 3U | F | 7.0 | D | 7 | $57,500 | Bold Brat |
| Next Move Handicap G3 | Mar 5, 1978 | AQU | 3U | F | 9.0 | D | 10 | $81,150 | One Sum |
| Santa Anita Handicap G1 | Mar 5, 1978 | SA | 4U | 10.0 | D | 10 | $300,000 | Vigors | |
| Arcadia Handicap G3 | Mar 8, 1978 | SA | 4U | 10.0 | dt | 6 | $54,250 | Exceller | |
| John B. Campbell Handicap G2 | Mar 11, 1978 | BOW | 3U | 10.0 | D | 8 | $112,700 | Ripon | |
| Swift Stakes G3 | Mar 11, 1978 | AQU | 3 | 6.0 | D | 8 | $53,600 | Piece of Heaven | |
| Donn Handicap G2 | Mar 11, 1978 | GP | 3U | 8.5 | D | 11 | $65,000 | Man's Man | |
| Correction Handicap G3 | Mar 12, 1978 | AQU | 3U | F | 6.0 | D | 7 | $42,450 | Bold Brat |
| Santa Susana Stakes G2 | Mar 12, 1978 | SA | 3 | F | 8.5 | D | 7 | $81,550 | Grenzen |
| New Orleans Handicap G3 | Mar 12, 1978 | FG | 3U | 10.0 | D | 10 | $122,550 | Life's Hope | |
| Suwannee River Handicap G3 | Mar 15, 1978 | GP | 3U | F | 8.0 | T | 9 | $32,100 | Len's Determined |
| Canadian Turf Handicap G3 | Mar 18, 1978 | GP | 3U | 8.5 | T | 11 | $49,200 | Court Open | |
| San Felipe Handicap G2 | Mar 18, 1978 | SA | 3 | 8.5 | D | 6 | $65,100 | Affirmed | |
| Razorback Handicap G3 | Mar 18, 1978 | OP | 4U | 8.5 | D | 12 | $61,850 | Cox's Ridge | |
| San Luis Rey Stakes G1 | Mar 19, 1978 | SA | 4U | 12.0 | T | 7 | $109,400 | Noble Dancer II | |
| Louisiana Derby G2 | Mar 19, 1978 | FG | 3 | 9.0 | D | 10 | $124,750 | Esops Foibles | |
| Fountain Of Youth Stakes G3 | Mar 22, 1978 | GP | 3 | 8.5 | D | 11 | $36,950 | Sensitive Prince | |
| Distaff Handicap G3 | Mar 24, 1978 | AQU | 3U | F | 6.0 | D | 7 | $36,975 | Vandy Sue |
| Fantasy Stakes G1 | Mar 25, 1978 | OP | 3 | F | 8.5 | D | 11 | $129,750 | Equanimity |
| Bay Shore Stakes G3 | Mar 25, 1978 | AQU | 3 | 6.0 | D | 8 | $54,100 | Piece of Heaven | |
| Gulfstream Park Handicap G1 | Mar 25, 1978 | GP | 3U | 10.0 | D | 11 | $150,000 | Bowl Game | |
| Santa Barbara Handicap G1 | Mar 26, 1978 | SA | 4U | F | 10.0 | T | 9 | $67,400 | Kittyluck |
| Apple Blossom Handicap G2 | Mar 29, 1978 | OP | 4U | F | 8.3 | D | 9 | $123,550 | Northernette |
| Oaklawn Handicap G2 | Mar 31, 1978 | OP | 4U | 8.5 | D | 11 | $133,650 | Cox's Ridge | |
| Florida Derby G1 | Apr 1, 1978 | GP | 3 | 9.0 | D | 7 | $150,000 | Alydar | |
| Westchester Handicap G2 | Apr 1, 1978 | AQU | 3U | 8.5 | D | 7 | $53,750 | Pumpkin Moonshine | |
| Bed O' Roses Handicap G3 | Apr 2, 1978 | AQU | 3U | F | 8.5 | D | 7 | $42,975 | Fearless Queen |
| Santa Anita Derby G1 | Apr 2, 1978 | SA | 3 | 9.0 | D | 12 | $195,300 | Affirmed | |
| Gotham Stakes G2 | Apr 8, 1978 | AQU | 3 | 8.0 | D | 9 | $55,350 | Slap Jack | |
| Orchid Handicap G3 | Apr 8, 1978 | GP | 3U | F | 8.5 | T | 11 | $63,000 | Time for Pleasure |
| San Juan Capistrano Invitational Handicap G1 | Apr 9, 1978 | SA | 4U | 14.0 | T | 11 | $200,000 | Exceller | |
| Gamely Handicap G2 | Apr 15, 1978 | HOL | 3U | F | 9.0 | dt | 7 | $65,975 | Star Ball |
| Golden Gate Handicap G3 | Apr 15, 1978 | GG | 3U | 8.5 | T | 9 | $110,500 | Bad 'n Big | |
| Excelsior Handicap G2 | Apr 15, 1978 | AQU | 3U | 9.0 | D | 7 | $81,675 | Cox's Ridge | |
| Pan American Handicap G2 | Apr 15, 1978 | GP | 3U | 12.0 | T | 10 | $150,000 | Bowl Game | |
| Ben Ali Handicap G3 | Apr 15, 1978 | KEE | 3U | 8.5 | D | 9 | $33,575 | Prince Majestic | |
| Gallorette Handicap G3 | Apr 15, 1978 | PIM | 3U | F | 8.5 | T | 10 | $58,100 | Huggle Duggle |
| Hollywood Derby G1 | Apr 16, 1978 | HOL | 3 | 9.0 | D | 9 | $284,750 | Affirmed | |
| Wood Memorial Stakes G1 | Apr 22, 1978 | AQU | 3 | 9.0 | D | 11 | $109,900 | Believe It | |
| Los Angeles Handicap G2 | Apr 22, 1978 | HOL | 3U | 7.0 | D | 4 | $52,700 | J. O. Tobin | |
| Ashland Stakes G3 | Apr 22, 1978 | KEE | 3 | F | 7.0 | D | 10 | $62,350 | Mucchina |
| Blue Grass Stakes G1 | Apr 27, 1978 | KEE | 3 | 9.0 | D | 9 | $119,000 | Alydar | |
| Riggs Handicap G3 | Apr 29, 1978 | PIM | 3U | 8.5 | T | 8 | $28,625 | Nostalgia | |
| Top Flight Handicap G1 | Apr 29, 1978 | AQU | 3U | F | 9.0 | D | 8 | $80,550 | Northernette |
| Century Handicap G1 | Apr 30, 1978 | HOL | 3U | 11.0 | T | 9 | $111,600 | Landscaper | |
| Kentucky Oaks G1 | May 5, 1978 | CD | 3 | F | 8.5 | D | 11 | $93,675 | White Star Line |
| Kentucky Derby G1 | May 6, 1978 | CD | 3 | 10.0 | D | 11 | $239,400 | Affirmed | |
| Carter Handicap G2 | May 6, 1978 | AQU | 3U | 7.0 | D | 7 | $53,450 | Jaipur's Gem | |
| Woodlawn Stakes G3 | May 6, 1978 | PIM | 3 | 8.5 | D | 11 | $35,850 | Iron Legend | |
| Railbird Stakes G3 | May 6, 1978 | HOL | 3 | F | 7.0 | D | 7 | $43,550 | Eximious |
| Vagrancy Handicap G3 | May 7, 1978 | AQU | 3U | F | 7.0 | D | 6 | $53,600 | Dainty Dotsie |
| Caballero Handicap G3 | May 7, 1978 | HOL | 3U | 8.0 | D | 7 | $54,450 | Bad 'n Big | |
| Susquehanna Handicap G3 | May 13, 1978 | KEY | 3U | F | 8.5 | D | 7 | $55,500 | Shawi |
| Comely Stakes G3 | May 13, 1978 | AQU | 3 | F | 7.0 | D | 6 | $42,775 | Mashteen |
| El Dorado Handicap G3 | May 13, 1978 | HOL | 3 | 8.0 | D | 5 | $53,150 | Radar Ahead | |
| Dixie Handicap G2 | May 13, 1978 | PIM | 3U | 12.0 | T | 9 | $58,450 | Bowl Game | |
| Californian Stakes G1 | May 14, 1978 | HOL | 3U | 8.5 | D | 6 | $214,550 | J. O. Tobin | |
| Withers Stakes G2 | May 14, 1978 | AQU | 3 | 8.0 | D | 8 | $54,200 | Junction | |
| Black-Eyed Susan Stakes G2 | May 19, 1978 | PIM | 3 | F | 8.5 | D | 8 | $84,800 | Caesar's Wish |
| Illinois Derby G3 | May 20, 1978 | SPT | 3 | 9.0 | D | 12 | $104,700 | Batonnier | |
| Roseben Handicap G3 | May 20, 1978 | AQU | 3U | 7.0 | D | 8 | $55,000 | Big John Taylor | |
| Preakness Stakes G1 | May 20, 1978 | PIM | 3 | 9.5 | D | 7 | $188,700 | Affirmed | |
| Lakeside Handicap G2 | May 21, 1978 | HOL | 3U | 9.0 | T | 10 | $56,150 | Double Discount | |
| Shuvee Handicap G2 | May 24, 1978 | BEL | 3U | F | 8.5 | D | 5 | $53,050 | One Sum |
| Patriot Stakes G3 | May 27, 1978 | KEY | 3 | 7.0 | D | 4 | $54,900 | Dave's Friend | |
| Acorn Stakes G1 | May 27, 1978 | BEL | 3 | F | 8.0 | D | 6 | $53,200 | Tempest Queen |
| Honeymoon Handicap G3 | May 27, 1978 | HOL | 3 | F | 8.5 | T | 11 | $56,200 | Country Queen |
| Will Rogers Handicap G2 | May 28, 1978 | HOL | 3 | 8.5 | T | 9 | $55,600 | April Axe | |
| Peter Pan Stakes G3 | May 28, 1978 | BEL | 3 | 9.0 | D | 8 | $54,200 | Buckaroo | |
| Yerba Buena Handicap G3 | May 29, 1978 | GG | 3U | F | 11.0 | T | 8 | $108,800 | Star Ball |
| Long Branch Stakes G3 | May 29, 1978 | MTH | 3 | 8.0 | T | 8 | $33,725 | Mac Diarmida | |
| Washington Park Handicap G3 | May 29, 1978 | ARL | 3U | 9.0 | T | 9 | $88,600 | That's A Nice | |
| Hollywood Invitational Turf Handicap G1 | May 29, 1978 | HOL | 3U | 12.0 | T | 12 | $200,000 | Exceller | |
| Metropolitan Handicap G1 | May 29, 1978 | BEL | 3U | 8.0 | D | 9 | $110,300 | Cox's Ridge | |
| Milady Handicap G2 | Jun 3, 1978 | HOL | 3U | F | 8.5 | D | 8 | $54,650 | Taisez Vous |
| Hempstead Handicap G2 | Jun 3, 1978 | BEL | 3U | F | 9.0 | D | 6 | $53,400 | Dottie's Doll |
| Bel Air Handicap G2 | Jun 4, 1978 | HOL | 3U | 9.0 | D | 4 | $52,550 | Vigors | |
| Edgemere Handicap G3 | Jun 4, 1978 | BEL | 3U | 10.0 | T | 8 | $56,600 | Tiller | |
| Princess Stakes G3 | Jun 10, 1978 | HOL | 3 | F | 8.5 | D | 9 | $44,450 | B. Thoughtful |
| Belmont Stakes G1 | Jun 10, 1978 | BEL | 3 | 12.0 | D | 5 | $184,300 | Affirmed | |
| Mother Goose Stakes G1 | Jun 11, 1978 | BEL | 3 | F | 9.0 | D | 8 | $81,000 | Caesar's Wish |
| Argonaut Handicap G2 | Jun 11, 1978 | HOL | 3 | 9.0 | D | 6 | $65,200 | Radar Ahead | |
| Bowling Green Handicap G2 | Jun 17, 1978 | BEL | 3U | 11.0 | T | 10 | $117,100 | Tiller | |
| Massachusetts Handicap G2 | Jun 18, 1978 | SUF | 3U | 9.0 | D | 9 | $112,000 | Big John Taylor | |
| Nassau County Handicap G3 | Jun 18, 1978 | BEL | 3U | 9.0 | D | 5 | $53,250 | Upper Nile | |
| Wilshire Handicap G3 | Jun 18, 1978 | HOL | 3U | F | 9.0 | T | 6 | $53,450 | Lucie Manet |
| Ohio Derby G2 | Jun 18, 1978 | TDN | 3 | 9.0 | D | 10 | $150,000 | Special Honor | |
| Hollywood Oaks G2 | Jun 24, 1978 | HOL | 3 | F | 9.0 | D | 9 | $110,400 | B. Thoughtful |
| Post-Deb Stakes G3 | Jun 24, 1978 | MTH | 3 | F | 8.3 | D | 12 | $35,300 | Lulubo |
| New York Handicap G3 | Jun 24, 1978 | BEL | 3U | F | 8.5 | T | 9 | $56,350 | Late Bloomer |
| Deb Stakes G3 | Jun 24, 1978 | MTH | 3 | F | 8.3 | D | 12 | $35,300 | Lulubo |
| Saranac Stakes G2 | Jun 25, 1978 | BEL | 3 | 8.0 | D | 5 | $53,250 | Buckaroo | |
| Hollywood Gold Cup G1 | Jun 25, 1978 | HOL | 3U | 10.0 | D | 7 | $350,000 | Exceller | |
| Ak-Sar-ben Board Of Governors' Handicap G3 | Jul 1, 1978 | AKS | 3U | 8.5 | D | 8 | $55,100 | True Statement | |
| Lamplighter Handicap G3 | Jul 1, 1978 | MTH | 3 | 8.5 | T | 9 | $28,750 | North Course | |
| Dominion Day Handicap G3 | Jul 1, 1978 | WO | 3U | 9.0 | D | 7 | $58,050 | Giboulee | |
| American Derby G2 | Jul 1, 1978 | ARL | 3 | 10.0 | D | 13 | $113,500 | Nasty and Bold | |
| Coaching Club American Oaks G1 | Jul 1, 1978 | BEL | 3 | F | 12.0 | D | 5 | $105,900 | Lakeville Miss |
| Swaps Stakes G1 | Jul 2, 1978 | HOL | 3 | 10.0 | D | 10 | $223,300 | Radar Ahead | |
| Tidal Handicap G2 | Jul 2, 1978 | BEL | 3U | 11.0 | T | 5 | $54,150 | Tiller | |
| Stars And Stripes Handicap G2 | Jul 4, 1978 | ARL | 3U | 8.5 | T | 10 | $57,300 | Old Frankfort | |
| Suburban Handicap G1 | Jul 4, 1978 | BEL | 3U | 10.0 | D | 6 | $106,400 | Upper Nile | |
| Molly Pitcher Handicap G2 | Jul 4, 1978 | MTH | 3U | F | 8.5 | D | 8 | $56,200 | Crème Wave |
| American Handicap G2 | Jul 4, 1978 | HOL | 3U | 9.0 | T | 8 | $110,500 | Effervescing | |
| Longfellow Handicap G3 | Jul 8, 1978 | MTH | 3U | 9.0 | T | 8 | $38,950 | Dan Horn | |
| Ak-Sar-ben Omaha Gold Cup G2 | Jul 8, 1978 | AKS | 3 | 8.5 | D | 14 | $116,500 | Sunny Songster | |
| Dwyer Handicap G2 | Jul 8, 1978 | BEL | 3 | 9.0 | D | 3 | $78,375 | Junction | |
| Hollywood Lassie Stakes G2 | Jul 15, 1978 | HOL | 2 | F | 6.0 | D | 7 | $97,475 | Terlingua |
| Sheepshead Bay Handicap G2 | Jul 15, 1978 | BEL | 3U | F | 10.0 | T | 11 | $114,800 | Late Bloomer |
| Monmouth Oaks G1 | Jul 15, 1978 | MTH | 3 | F | 9.0 | D | 8 | $55,050 | Sharp Belle |
| Ak-Sar-ben Cornhusker Handicap G2 | Jul 15, 1978 | AKS | 3U | 9.0 | D | 9 | $110,750 | True Statement | |
| Open Fire Stakes G3 | Jul 15, 1978 | DEL | 3 | F | 8.5 | T | 9 | $28,350 | Summer Fling |
| Vanity Handicap G1 | Jul 16, 1978 | HOL | 3U | F | 9.0 | D | 7 | $133,300 | Afifa |
| Leonard Richards Stakes G3 | Jul 16, 1978 | DEL | 3 | 8.5 | T | 10 | $34,850 | Mac Diarmida | |
| Brooklyn Handicap G1 | Jul 22, 1978 | BEL | 3U | 12.0 | D | 7 | $106,500 | Nasty and Bold | |
| Marylander Handicap G3 | Jul 22, 1978 | PIM | 3 | 9.0 | D | 5 | $56,400 | Dave's Friend | |
| Arlington Classic G2 | Jul 22, 1978 | ARL | 3 | 10.0 | D | 5 | $105,000 | Alydar | |
| Hollywood Juvenile Championship Stakes G2 | Jul 22, 1978 | HOL | 2 | 6.0 | D | 8 | $134,500 | Terlingua | |
| Ak-Sar-ben President's Cup G3 | Jul 22, 1978 | AKS | 3 | 9.0 | D | 11 | $56,450 | Special Honor | |
| Cinema Handicap G2 | Jul 23, 1978 | HOL | 3 | 9.0 | T | 12 | $170,300 | Kamehameha | |
| Sunset Handicap G1 | Jul 24, 1978 | HOL | 3U | 12.0 | T | 8 | $164,100 | Exceller | |
| Sorority Stakes G1 | Jul 29, 1978 | MTH | 2 | F | 6.0 | D | 10 | $120,945 | Mongo Queen |
| Lexington Handicap G2 | Jul 29, 1978 | BEL | 3 | 8.5 | T | 9 | $56,850 | Mac Diarmida | |
| William Dupont Jr. Handicap G2 | Jul 30, 1978 | DEL | 3U | 8.5 | D | 8 | $33,850 | Buckfinder | |
| Schuylerville Stakes G3 | Jul 31, 1978 | SAR | 2 | F | 6.0 | D | 7 | $37,025 | Palm Hut |
| Test Stakes G3 | Aug 2, 1978 | SAR | 3 | F | 7.0 | D | 7 | $36,700 | Tingle Stone |
| Monmouth Invitational Handicap G1 | Aug 5, 1978 | MTH | 3 | 9.0 | D | 7 | $100,000 | Delta Flag | |
| Whitney Stakes G2 | Aug 5, 1978 | SAR | 3U | 9.0 | D | 9 | $82,575 | Alydar | |
| Arlington Matron Handicap G2 | Aug 5, 1978 | ARL | 3U | F | 9.0 | T | 11 | $63,900 | Rich Soil |
| La Jolla Mile Stakes G3 | Aug 6, 1978 | DMR | 3 | 8.0 | T | 9 | $38,900 | Singular | |
| Saratoga Special Stakes G2 | Aug 7, 1978 | SAR | 2 | 6.0 | D | 8 | $37,250 | General Assembly | |
| Jim Dandy Stakes G3 | Aug 8, 1978 | SAR | 3 | 9.0 | D | 5 | $36,925 | Affirmed | |
| Salvator Mile Handicap G3 | Aug 9, 1978 | MTH | 3U | 8.0 | D | 5 | $27,175 | Do Tell George | |
| Bernard Baruch Handicap G3 | Aug 9, 1978 | SAR | 3U | 9.0 | T | 11 | $40,800 | Dominion | |
| Arlington-Washington Futurity G1 | Aug 12, 1978 | ARL | 2 | A | 6.5 | D | 12 | $201,100 | Jose Binn |
| Alabama Stakes G1 | Aug 12, 1978 | SAR | 3 | F | 10.0 | D | 6 | $108,200 | White Star Line |
| Margate Handicap G3 | Aug 12, 1978 | ATL | 3U | F | 8.5 | dt | 6 | $21,100 | Debby's Turn |
| Sapling Stakes G1 | Aug 12, 1978 | MTH | 2 | 6.0 | D | 7 | $144,470 | Tim the Tiger | |
| Donald P. Ross Handicap G2 | Aug 13, 1978 | DEL | 3U | 8.5 | T | 9 | $34,950 | Dan Horn | |
| Adirondack Stakes G3 | Aug 14, 1978 | SAR | 2 | F | 6.0 | D | 8 | $37,350 | Whisper Fleet |
| Sanford Stakes G2 | Aug 16, 1978 | SAR | 2 | 6.0 | D | 6 | $37,050 | Fuzzbuster | |
| Kelly-Olympic Handicap G3 | Aug 19, 1978 | ATL | 3U | 8.5 | T | 6 | $34,200 | All The More | |
| Amory L. Haskell Handicap G1 | Aug 19, 1978 | MTH | 3U | 10.0 | D | 7 | $111,050 | Life's Hope | |
| Travers Stakes G1 | Aug 19, 1978 | SAR | 3 | 10.0 | D | 4 | $104,800 | Alydar | |
| Sheridan Handicap G2 | Aug 19, 1978 | ARL | 3U | F | 10.0 | D | 12 | $126,200 | Water Malone |
| Del Mar Derby G3 | Aug 20, 1978 | DMR | 3 | 9.0 | T | 10 | $55,950 | Misrepresentation | |
| Little Silver Handicap G3 | Aug 23, 1978 | MTH | 3 | F | 8.5 | T | 6 | $27,600 | Camarado |
| Seneca Handicap G3 | Aug 23, 1978 | SAR | 3U | 13.0 | T | 10 | $38,150 | Tom Swift | |
| Spinaway Stakes G1 | Aug 25, 1978 | SAR | 2 | F | 6.0 | D | 5 | $52,950 | Palm Hut |
| Hopeful Stakes G1 | Aug 26, 1978 | SAR | 2 | 6.5 | D | 6 | $81,000 | General Assembly | |
| Pucker Up Stakes G3 | Aug 26, 1978 | ARL | 3 | F | 9.0 | T | 13 | $57,750 | Key to the Saga |
| Del Mar Oaks G3 | Aug 27, 1978 | DMR | 3 | F | 9.0 | T | 11 | $55,950 | Country Queen |
| Longacres Mile Handicap G3 | Aug 27, 1978 | LGA | 3U | 8.0 | D | 8 | $122,500 | Bad 'n Big | |
| Niagara Handicap G3 | Aug 27, 1978 | FE | 3U | 12.0 | T | 11 | $61,650 | Tuxedo Mac | |
| Delaware Oaks G1 | Aug 27, 1978 | DEL | 3 | F | 9.0 | D | 6 | $54,200 | White Star Line |
| Fall Highweight Handicap G2 | Aug 28, 1978 | BEL | 3U | 6.0 | D | 5 | $80,325 | What a Summer | |
| Gazelle Handicap G2 | Sep 2, 1978 | BEL | 3 | F | 9.0 | D | 5 | $52,850 | Tempest Queen |
| Arlington Handicap G2 | Sep 2, 1978 | ARL | 3U | 12.0 | T | 9 | $121,800 | Romeo | |
| Brighton Beach Handicap G3 | Sep 3, 1978 | BEL | 3U | 10.0 | T | 7 | $54,950 | Blue Baron | |
| Delaware Handicap G1 | Sep 3, 1978 | DEL | 3U | F | 10.0 | D | 9 | $113,750 | Late Bloomer |
| Del Mar Debutante Stakes G2 | Sep 3, 1978 | DMR | 2 | F | 8.0 | D | 8 | $122,440 | Terlingua |
| United Nations Handicap G1 | Sep 4, 1978 | ATL | 3U | 9.5 | T | 5 | $125,000 | Noble Dancer II | |
| Jerome Handicap G2 | Sep 4, 1978 | BEL | 3 | 8.0 | D | 5 | $104,900 | Sensitive Prince | |
| Del Mar Invitational Handicap G2 | Sep 4, 1978 | DMR | 3U | 10.0 | D | 8 | $100,000 | Palton | |
| Secretariat Stakes G2 | Sep 4, 1978 | ARL | 3 | 12.0 | T | 11 | $166,000 | Mac Diarmida | |
| Astarita Stakes G3 | Sep 6, 1978 | BEL | 2 | F | 6.5 | D | 6 | $42,925 | Fall Aspen |
| Futurity Stakes G1 | Sep 9, 1978 | BEL | 2 | 7.0 | D | 8 | $135,100 | Crest of the Wave | |
| Arlington-Washington Lassie Stakes G2 | Sep 9, 1978 | ARL | 2 | F | 6.0 | D | 8 | $118,990 | It's In the Air |
| Maskette Handicap G2 | Sep 10, 1978 | BEL | 3U | F | 8.0 | D | 5 | $80,325 | Pearl Necklace |
| Ramona Handicap G3 | Sep 10, 1978 | DMR | 3U | F | 9.0 | T | 8 | $81,250 | Drama Critic |
| Del Mar Futurity G2 | Sep 13, 1978 | DMR | 2 | 8.0 | D | 8 | $150,150 | Flying Paster | |
| Michigan Mile And One-Eighth Handicap G2 | Sep 16, 1978 | DET | 3U | 9.0 | D | 14 | $117,500 | A Letter To Harry | |
| Matchmaker Stakes G1 | Sep 16, 1978 | ATL | 3U | F | 9.5 | D | 8 | $150,000 | Queen Lib |
| Marlboro Cup Handicap G1 | Sep 16, 1978 | BEL | 3U | 9.0 | D | 6 | $300,000 | Seattle Slew | |
| Round Table Handicap G3 | Sep 16, 1978 | ARL | 3 | 8.5 | T | 9 | $60,300 | John Henry | |
| Lawrence Realization Stakes G2 | Sep 17, 1978 | BEL | 3 | 12.0 | T | 9 | $54,950 | Mac Diarmida | |
| Matron Stakes G1 | Sep 20, 1978 | BEL | 2 | F | 7.0 | D | 4 | $104,600 | Fall Aspen |
| World's Playground Stakes G3 | Sep 23, 1978 | ATL | 2 | 7.0 | D | 7 | $85,225 | Spectacular Bid | |
| Ruffian Handicap G1 | Sep 23, 1978 | BEL | 3U | F | 9.0 | D | 9 | $108,100 | Late Bloomer |
| Hawthorne Derby G3 | Sep 23, 1978 | HAW | 3 | 8.5 | D | 8 | $122,800 | Sensitive Prince | |
| Manhattan Handicap G2 | Sep 24, 1978 | BEL | 3U | 10.0 | T | 8 | $81,150 | Fabulous Time | |
| Cowdin Stakes G2 | Sep 27, 1978 | BEL | 2 | 7.0 | D | 4 | $52,900 | Tim the Tiger | |
| Woodward Stakes G1 | Sep 30, 1978 | BEL | 3U | 10.0 | D | 5 | $163,000 | Seattle Slew | |
| Frizette Stakes G1 | Oct 2, 1978 | BEL | 2 | F | 8.0 | D | 7 | $106,300 | Golferette |
| Man O' War Stakes G1 | Oct 7, 1978 | BEL | 3U | 11.0 | T | 5 | $132,875 | Waya | |
| Anoakia Stakes G3 | Oct 7, 1978 | SA | 2 | F | 7.0 | D | 10 | $45,350 | Caline |
| Breeders' Futurity G2 | Oct 7, 1978 | KEE | 2 | 7.0 | D | 13 | $141,975 | Strike Your Colors | |
| Volante Handicap G3 | Oct 8, 1978 | SA | 3 | 9.0 | T | 11 | $57,100 | Wayside Station | |
| Champagne Stakes G1 | Oct 8, 1978 | BEL | 2 | 8.0 | D | 6 | $133,750 | Spectacular Bid | |
| Beldame Stakes G1 | Oct 9, 1978 | BEL | 3U | F | 10.0 | D | 4 | $130,250 | Late Bloomer |
| Alcibiades Stakes G2 | Oct 14, 1978 | KEE | 2 | F | 7.0 | D | 7 | $142,375 | Angel Island |
| Linda Vista Handicap G3 | Oct 14, 1978 | SA | 3 | F | 8.5 | D | 7 | $55,200 | Miss Magnetic |
| Indian Maid Handicap G3 | Oct 14, 1978 | HAW | 3U | F | 8.0 | T | 9 | $29,150 | Miss Mars |
| Cotillion Stakes G2 | Oct 14, 1978 | KEY | 3 | F | 8.5 | D | 11 | $47,700 | Queen Lib |
| Jockey Club Gold Cup G1 | Oct 14, 1978 | BEL | 3U | 12.0 | D | 6 | $321,800 | Exceller | |
| Jamaica Handicap G3 | Oct 15, 1978 | BEL | 3 | 8.0 | D | 8 | $54,100 | Regal and Royal | |
| Carleton F. Burke Handicap G2 | Oct 15, 1978 | SA | 3U | 10.0 | T | 9 | $63,150 | Palton | |
| Sunny Slope Stakes G3 | Oct 18, 1978 | SA | 2 | 7.0 | D | 5 | $42,750 | Flying Paster | |
| Las Palmas Handicap G3 | Oct 21, 1978 | SA | 3U | F | 9.0 | T | 8 | $66,400 | Grenzen |
| Spinster Stakes G1 | Oct 21, 1978 | KEE | 3U | F | 9.0 | D | 10 | $112,100 | Tempest Queen |
| Nettie Stakes G3 | Oct 21, 1978 | WO | 3U | F | 10.0 | T | 13 | $62,350 | Neatrice |
| Selima Stakes G1 | Oct 21, 1978 | LRL | 2 | F | 8.5 | D | 7 | $146,960 | Candy Ãclair |
| Vosburgh Handicap G2 | Oct 22, 1978 | BEL | 3U | 7.0 | D | 8 | $81,600 | Dr. Patches | |
| Oak Leaf Stakes G2 | Oct 22, 1978 | SA | 2 | F | 8.5 | D | 8 | $125,950 | It's In the Air |
| Canadian International Championship Stakes G1 | Oct 22, 1978 | WO | 3U | 13.0 | T | 10 | $185,300 | Mac Diarmida | |
| Laurel Futurity G1 | Oct 28, 1978 | LRL | 2 | 8.5 | D | 4 | $142,280 | Spectacular Bid | |
| Discovery Handicap G3 | Oct 28, 1978 | AQU | 3 | 9.0 | D | 6 | $52,900 | Sorry Lookin | |
| Norfolk Stakes G2 | Oct 29, 1978 | SA | 2 | 8.5 | D | 6 | $198,100 | Flying Paster | |
| Long Island Handicap G3 | Oct 29, 1978 | AQU | 3U | F | 12.0 | T | 9 | $80,925 | Terpsichorist |
| Golden Rod Stakes G3 | Nov 4, 1978 | CD | 2 | F | 7.0 | D | 8 | $56,385 | Angel Island |
| Ladies Handicap G1 | Nov 4, 1978 | AQU | 3U | F | 10.0 | D | 11 | $109,700 | Ida Delia |
| Washington D. C. International G1 | Nov 4, 1978 | LRL | 3U | 12.0 | T | 8 | $200,000 | Mac Diarmida | |
| Oak Tree Invitational G1 | Nov 5, 1978 | SA | 3U | 12.0 | T | 9 | $150,000 | Exceller | |
| Knickerbocker Handicap G3 | Nov 7, 1978 | AQU | 3U | 11.0 | T | 10 | $57,600 | Fluorescent Light | |
| Heritage Stakes G2 | Nov 11, 1978 | KEY | 2 | 8.5 | D | 7 | $100,000 | Spectacular Bid | |
| Chrysanthemum Handicap G3 | Nov 11, 1978 | LRL | 3U | F | 9.0 | T | 9 | $34,775 | Misgivings |
| Stuyvesant Handicap G3 | Nov 11, 1978 | AQU | 3U | 9.0 | D | 5 | $103,850 | Seattle Slew | |
| Demoiselle Stakes G2 | Nov 18, 1978 | AQU | 2 | F | 9.0 | D | 9 | $80,775 | Plankton |
| Kentucky Jockey Club Stakes G3 | Nov 18, 1978 | CD | 2 | 8.0 | D | 12 | $58,415 | Lot O' Gold | |
| El Camino Real Stakes G2 | Nov 18, 1978 | BM | 2 | 8.5 | D | 13 | $113,600 | Golden Act | |
| Thanksgiving Day Handicap G3 | Nov 23, 1978 | BM | 3U | 8.5 | T | 8 | $33,800 | Always Gallant | |
| Queens County Handicap G3 | Nov 23, 1978 | AQU | 3U | 9.5 | D | 8 | $54,300 | Cum Laude Laurie | |
| Falls City Handicap G3 | Nov 24, 1978 | CD | 3U | F | 8.5 | D | 12 | $55,450 | Navajo Princess |
| Clark Handicap G3 | Nov 25, 1978 | CD | 3U | 9.0 | D | 7 | $53,275 | Bob's Dusty | |
| Remsen Stakes G2 | Nov 25, 1978 | AQU | 2 | 9.0 | D | 9 | $80,625 | Instrument Landing | |
| Minuteman Handicap G3 | Nov 25, 1978 | KEY | 3 | 8.5 | D | 9 | $28,250 | Dewan Keys | |
| Firenze Handicap G2 | Dec 9, 1978 | AQU | 3U | F | 9.0 | D | 7 | $53,650 | Mrs. Warren |
| Gallant Fox Handicap G2 | Dec 16, 1978 | AQU | 3U | 13.0 | D | 7 | $53,750 | Wise Philip | |
| Roamer Handicap G2 | Dec 23, 1978 | AQU | 3 | 9.5 | D | 5 | $52,850 | Silent Cal | |
| Saul Silberman Handicap G3 | Dec 30, 1978 | CRC | 3U | 9.0 | D | 9 | $59,500 | Jumping Hill | |
| Display Handicap G3 | Dec 31, 1978 | AQU | 3U | 18.0 | D | 8 | $53,150 | Proud Arion |