1996 Grade 2 Stakes Races
Other 1996 Grades Past Years Graded Stakes| Race | Date | Track | Age | Sex | Distance | Surface | Field | Purse | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Gabriel Handicap G2 | Jan 1, 1996 | SA | 4U | 9.0 | T | 8 | $132,050 | Romarin | |
| San Fernando Stakes G2 | Jan 13, 1996 | SA | 4 | 9.0 | D | 9 | $214,500 | Helmsman | |
| San Gorgonio Handicap G2 | Jan 14, 1996 | SA | 4U | F | 9.0 | T | 6 | $130,550 | Wandesta |
| San Pasqual Handicap G2 | Jan 15, 1996 | SA | 4U | 8.5 | D | 9 | $210,100 | Alphabet Soup | |
| El Encino Stakes G2 | Jan 20, 1996 | SA | 4 | F | 8.5 | D | 4 | $128,800 | Jewel Princess |
| San Marcos Handicap G2 | Jan 21, 1996 | SA | 4U | 10.0 | dt | 6 | $157,000 | Urgent Request | |
| Forward Gal Stakes G2 | Jan 24, 1996 | GP | 3 | F | 7.0 | D | 7 | $75,000 | Mindy Gayle |
| Canadian Turf Handicap G2 | Jan 27, 1996 | GP | 3U | 9.0 | T | 5 | $100,000 | The Vid | |
| San Antonio Handicap G2 | Feb 3, 1996 | SA | 4U | 9.0 | D | 5 | $304,900 | Alphabet Soup | |
| Hutcheson Stakes G2 | Feb 4, 1996 | GP | 3 | 7.0 | D | 5 | $75,000 | Appealing Skier | |
| La Canada Stakes G2 | Feb 11, 1996 | SA | 4 | F | 9.0 | D | 6 | $209,900 | Jewel Princess |
| Barbara Fritchie Handicap G2 | Feb 17, 1996 | LRL | 3U | F | 7.0 | D | 14 | $200,000 | Lottsa Talc |
| Gulfstream Park Breeders' Cup Handicap G2 | Feb 17, 1996 | GP | 3U | 11.0 | T | 11 | $169,800 | Celtic Arms | |
| General George Handicap G2 | Feb 19, 1996 | LRL | 3U | 7.0 | D | 9 | $200,000 | Meadow Monster | |
| San Luis Obispo Handicap G2 | Feb 19, 1996 | SA | 4U | 12.0 | T | 6 | $210,800 | Windsharp | |
| Fountain Of Youth Stakes G2 | Feb 24, 1996 | GP | 3 | 8.5 | D | 9 | $200,000 | Built for Pleasure | |
| Rampart Handicap G2 | Feb 25, 1996 | GP | 3U | F | 8.5 | D | 9 | $200,000 | Investalot |
| San Carlos Handicap G2 | Mar 2, 1996 | SA | 4U | 7.0 | D | 8 | $158,850 | Kingdom Found | |
| Buena Vista Handicap G2 | Mar 2, 1996 | SA | 4U | F | 8.0 | T | 8 | $131,800 | Matiara |
| San Rafael Stakes G2 | Mar 2, 1996 | SA | 3 | 8.0 | D | 8 | $202,000 | Honour and Glory | |
| Arcadia Handicap G2 | Mar 3, 1996 | SA | 4U | 8.0 | T | 8 | $159,400 | Tychonic | |
| Crown Royal Pan American Handicap G2 | Mar 9, 1996 | GP | 3U | 12.0 | T | 7 | $300,000 | Celtic Arms | |
| Orchid Handicap G2 | Mar 10, 1996 | GP | 3U | F | 12.0 | T | 11 | $200,000 | Memories |
| Bonnie Miss Stakes G2 | Mar 13, 1996 | GP | 3 | F | 8.5 | D | 5 | $200,000 | My Flag |
| Razorback Handicap G2 | Mar 16, 1996 | OP | 4U | 8.5 | D | 5 | $150,000 | Juliannus | |
| San Felipe Stakes G2 | Mar 17, 1996 | SA | 3 | 8.5 | D | 7 | $252,400 | Odyle | |
| San Bernardino Handicap G2 | Mar 30, 1996 | SA | 4U | 9.0 | D | 6 | $156,650 | Del Mar Dennis | |
| Gotham Stakes G2 | Mar 30, 1996 | AQU | 3 | 8.0 | D | 10 | $224,800 | Romano Gucci | |
| Jim Beam S G2 | Mar 30, 1996 | TP | 3 | 9.0 | D | 9 | $600,000 | Roar | |
| El Rincon Handicap G2 | Mar 31, 1996 | SA | 4U | 8.0 | T | 6 | $130,300 | Tychonic | |
| Fantasy Stakes G2 | Apr 5, 1996 | OP | 3 | F | 8.5 | D | 7 | $250,000 | Escena |
| Beaumont Stakes G2 | Apr 5, 1996 | KEE | 3 | F | 7.0 | D | 7 | $136,125 | Golden Gale |
| Bed O' Roses Breeders' Cup Handicap G2 | Apr 8, 1996 | AQU | 3U | F | 8.0 | D | 6 | $141,600 | Punkin Pie |
| Blue Grass Stakes G2 | Apr 13, 1996 | KEE | 3 | 9.0 | D | 7 | $700,000 | Skip Away | |
| Black Helen Handicap G2 | Apr 13, 1996 | HIA | 3U | F | 9.0 | T | 7 | $200,000 | Class Kris |
| Arkansas Derby G2 | Apr 13, 1996 | OP | 3 | 9.0 | D | 12 | $500,000 | Zarb's Magic | |
| Wood Memorial Stakes G2 | Apr 13, 1996 | AQU | 3 | 9.0 | D | 6 | $536,000 | Unbridled's Song | |
| Commonwealth Breeders' Cup Stakes G2 | Apr 14, 1996 | KEE | 3U | 7.0 | D | 6 | $211,400 | Afternoon Deelites | |
| Santa Barbara Handicap G2 | Apr 20, 1996 | SA | 4U | F | 10.0 | T | 5 | $310,900 | Auriette |
| Excelsior Breeders' Cup Handicap G2 | Apr 20, 1996 | AQU | 3U | 9.0 | D | 8 | $221,100 | May I Inquire | |
| A Gleam Handicap G2 | Apr 28, 1996 | HOL | 3U | F | 7.0 | D | 5 | $106,400 | Igotrhythm |
| San Francisco Mile Handicap G2 | Apr 28, 1996 | GG | 3U | 8.0 | T | 7 | $200,000 | Gold and Steel | |
| Louisville Breeders' Cup Handicap G2 | May 3, 1996 | CD | 3U | F | 8.5 | D | 6 | $220,000 | Jewel Princess |
| Mervyn Leroy Handicap G2 | May 4, 1996 | HOL | 3U | 8.5 | D | 4 | $102,500 | Siphon | |
| Railbird Stakes G2 | May 5, 1996 | HOL | 3 | F | 7.0 | D | 6 | $107,100 | Supercilious |
| Withers Stakes G2 | May 11, 1996 | BEL | 3 | 8.0 | D | 5 | $127,600 | Appealing Skier | |
| Illinois Derby G2 | May 11, 1996 | SPT | 3 | 9.0 | D | 13 | $500,000 | Natural Selection | |
| Black-Eyed Susan Stakes G2 | May 17, 1996 | PIM | 3 | F | 9.0 | D | 8 | $200,000 | Mesabi Maiden |
| Wilshire Handicap G2 | May 18, 1996 | HOL | 3U | F | 8.5 | T | 5 | $132,950 | Pharma |
| Dixie Handicap G2 | May 18, 1996 | PIM | 3U | 9.0 | T | 9 | $200,000 | Gold and Steel | |
| Jersey Derby G2 | May 24, 1996 | GS | 3 | 8.5 | T | 10 | $150,000 | More Royal | |
| Hawthorne Handicap G2 | May 25, 1996 | HOL | 3U | F | 8.5 | D | 6 | $107,000 | Borodislew |
| Peter Pan Stakes G2 | May 26, 1996 | BEL | 3 | 9.0 | D | 5 | $171,100 | Jamies First Punch | |
| Washington Park Handicap G2 | May 26, 1996 | ARL | 3U | 9.0 | D | 8 | $200,000 | Polar Expedition | |
| Genuine Risk Handicap G2 | Jun 1, 1996 | BEL | 3U | F | 6.0 | D | 6 | $125,900 | Exotic Wood |
| Sheepshead Bay Handicap G2 | Jun 2, 1996 | BEL | 3U | F | 11.0 | T | 10 | $129,600 | Chelsey Flower |
| True North Handicap G2 | Jun 8, 1996 | BEL | 3U | 6.0 | D | 8 | $128,600 | Not Surprising | |
| Brooklyn Handicap G2 | Jun 15, 1996 | BEL | 3U | 9.0 | D | 7 | $330,200 | Wekiva Springs | |
| Stephen Foster Handicap G2 | Jun 15, 1996 | CD | 3U | 9.0 | D | 8 | $166,050 | Tenants Harbor | |
| Princess Stakes G2 | Jun 16, 1996 | HOL | 3 | F | 8.5 | D | 5 | $106,100 | Listening |
| Golden Gate Handicap G2 | Jun 16, 1996 | GG | 3U | 11.0 | T | 5 | $200,000 | Time Star | |
| Shoemaker Breeders' Cup Mile Stakes G2 | Jun 16, 1996 | HOL | 3U | 8.0 | T | 7 | $700,000 | Fastness | |
| Prioress Stakes G2 | Jun 23, 1996 | BEL | 3 | F | 6.0 | D | 10 | $129,400 | Capote Belle |
| Ohio Derby G2 | Jun 23, 1996 | TDN | 3 | 9.0 | D | 10 | $315,000 | Skip Away | |
| Pucker Up Stakes G2 | Jun 29, 1996 | ARL | 3 | F | 9.0 | T | 9 | $150,000 | Ms. Mostly |
| Arlington Classic G2 | Jun 30, 1996 | ARL | 3 | 9.0 | T | 5 | $200,000 | Trail City | |
| American Handicap G2 | Jul 4, 1996 | HOL | 3U | 9.0 | T | 8 | $110,200 | Labeeb | |
| Molly Pitcher Breeders' Cup Handicap G2 | Jul 4, 1996 | MTH | 3U | F | 8.5 | D | 6 | $200,000 | Halo America |
| Dwyer Stakes G2 | Jul 6, 1996 | BEL | 3 | 8.5 | D | 6 | $171,100 | Victory Speech | |
| Landaluce Stakes G2 | Jul 6, 1996 | HOL | 2 | F | 6.0 | D | 6 | $103,600 | Starry Ice |
| Monmouth Breeders' Cup Oaks G2 | Jul 6, 1996 | MTH | 3 | F | 8.5 | D | 5 | $200,000 | Top Secret |
| Cotillion Handicap G2 | Jul 7, 1996 | PHA | 3 | F | 8.5 | D | 5 | $150,000 | Double Dee's |
| Tom Fool Handicap G2 | Jul 7, 1996 | BEL | 3U | 7.0 | D | 5 | $125,500 | Kayrawan | |
| Bel Air Handicap G2 | Jul 14, 1996 | HOL | 3U | 8.5 | D | 4 | $104,900 | Cleante | |
| Frank J. De Francis Memorial Dash Stakes G2 | Jul 20, 1996 | LRL | 3U | 6.0 | D | 7 | $300,000 | Lite the Fuse | |
| New York Handicap G2 | Jul 20, 1996 | BEL | 3U | F | 10.0 | T | 7 | $171,100 | Electric Society |
| Reeve Schley Jr. Stakes G2 | Jul 20, 1996 | MTH | 3 | F | 8.5 | T | 9 | $100,000 | Miss Kim Liberty |
| Swaps Stakes G2 | Jul 21, 1996 | HOL | 3 | 9.0 | D | 5 | $500,000 | Victory Speech | |
| American Derby G2 | Jul 21, 1996 | ARL | 3 | 9.5 | T | 12 | $300,000 | Jaunatxo | |
| Hollywood Juvenile Championship Stakes G2 | Jul 21, 1996 | HOL | 2 | 6.0 | D | 5 | $102,900 | Swiss Yodeler | |
| Caesars Palace Turf Championship Handicap G2 | Jul 21, 1996 | HOL | 3U | 12.0 | T | 7 | $700,000 | Talloires | |
| Bowling Green Handicap G2 | Jul 21, 1996 | BEL | 3U | 11.0 | T | 9 | $171,100 | Flag Down | |
| Vinery Matchmaker Stakes G2 | Jul 24, 1996 | ATL | 3U | F | 9.5 | T | 6 | $100,000 | Powder Bowl |
| Schuylerville Stakes G2 | Jul 26, 1996 | SAR | 2 | F | 6.0 | D | 11 | $131,100 | How About Now |
| San Clemente Handicap G2 | Jul 27, 1996 | DMR | 3 | F | 8.0 | T | 10 | $107,200 | True Flare |
| Arlington Handicap G2 | Aug 4, 1996 | ARL | 3U | 10.0 | T | 6 | $200,000 | Torch Rouge | |
| Jim Dandy Stakes G2 | Aug 4, 1996 | SAR | 3 | 9.0 | D | 8 | $171,100 | Louis Quatorze | |
| National Museum Of Racing Hall Of Fame Stakes G2 | Aug 5, 1996 | SAR | 3 | 8.5 | T | 9 | $131,300 | Sir Cat | |
| Sorrento Stakes G2 | Aug 7, 1996 | DMR | 2 | F | 6.5 | D | 9 | $105,950 | Desert Digger |
| A Phenomenon Stakes G2 | Aug 8, 1996 | SAR | 3U | 6.0 | D | 7 | $127,000 | Prospect Bay | |
| Adirondack Stakes G2 | Aug 12, 1996 | SAR | 2 | F | 6.5 | D | 9 | $159,375 | Storm Song |
| Saratoga Special Stakes G2 | Aug 14, 1996 | SAR | 2 | 6.5 | D | 10 | $159,875 | All Chatter | |
| Bernard Baruch Handicap G2 | Aug 16, 1996 | SAR | 3U | 9.0 | T | 10 | $131,900 | Volochine | |
| Sapling Stakes G2 | Aug 17, 1996 | MTH | 2 | 6.0 | D | 10 | $200,000 | Smoke Glacken | |
| King's Bishop Stakes G2 | Aug 24, 1996 | SAR | 3 | 7.0 | D | 6 | $125,600 | Honour and Glory | |
| Del Mar Debutante Stakes G2 | Aug 25, 1996 | DMR | 2 | F | 7.0 | D | 10 | $250,000 | Sharp Cat |
| Del Mar Invitational Handicap G2 | Aug 31, 1996 | DMR | 3U | 11.0 | T | 7 | $250,000 | Dernier Empereur | |
| Diana Handicap G2 | Sep 1, 1996 | SAR | 3U | F | 9.0 | T | 9 | $224,800 | Electric Society |
| Chula Vista Handicap G2 | Sep 1, 1996 | DMR | 3U | F | 8.5 | D | 4 | $309,200 | Different |
| Forego Handicap G2 | Sep 2, 1996 | SAR | 3U | 7.0 | D | 7 | $171,100 | Langfuhr | |
| Del Mar Invitational Derby G2 | Sep 2, 1996 | DMR | 3 | 9.0 | T | 9 | $300,000 | Rainbow Blues | |
| Palomar Handicap G2 | Sep 7, 1996 | DMR | 3U | F | 8.5 | T | 8 | $131,350 | Yearly Tour |
| Del Mar Breeders' Cup Handicap G2 | Sep 8, 1996 | DMR | 3U | 8.0 | D | 5 | $205,650 | Dramatic Gold | |
| Del Mar Futurity G2 | Sep 11, 1996 | DMR | 2 | 7.0 | D | 7 | $250,000 | Silver Charm | |
| Rare Perfume Breeders' Cup Handicap G2 | Sep 13, 1996 | BEL | 3 | F | 8.5 | T | 9 | $231,500 | True Flare |
| Jerome Handicap G2 | Sep 15, 1996 | BEL | 3 | 8.0 | D | 10 | $171,100 | Why Change | |
| Pegasus Breeders' Cup Handicap G2 | Sep 20, 1996 | M | 3 | 8.5 | T | 9 | $200,000 | Allied Forces | |
| Turfway Breeders' Cup Stakes G2 | Sep 21, 1996 | TP | 3U | F | 8.5 | D | 8 | $316,800 | Golden Attraction |
| Kentucky Cup Sprint Stakes G2 | Sep 21, 1996 | TP | 3 | 6.0 | D | 9 | $200,000 | Appealing Skier | |
| Arlington Washington Lassie Stakes G2 | Sep 29, 1996 | ARL | 2 | F | 8.0 | D | 7 | $150,000 | Southern Playgirl |
| Goodwood Breeders' Cup Handicap G2 | Oct 5, 1996 | SA | 3U | 9.0 | D | 4 | $309,300 | Savinio | |
| Norfolk Stakes G2 | Oct 6, 1996 | SA | 2 | 8.5 | D | 7 | $200,000 | Free House | |
| Lady's Secret Breeders' Cup Handicap G2 | Oct 6, 1996 | SA | 3U | F | 8.5 | D | 5 | $179,450 | Top Rung |
| Jamaica Handicap G2 | Oct 6, 1996 | BEL | 3 | 8.5 | T | 11 | $163,125 | Allied Forces | |
| Arlington Washington Futurity G2 | Oct 6, 1996 | ARL | 2 | 8.0 | D | 8 | $200,000 | Night in Reno | |
| Boojum Handicap G2 | Oct 6, 1996 | BEL | 3U | 6.0 | D | 9 | $197,950 | Lord Carson | |
| Alcibiades Stakes G2 | Oct 10, 1996 | KEE | 2 | F | 8.5 | D | 7 | $271,500 | Southern Playgirl |
| Breeders' Futurity G2 | Oct 11, 1996 | KEE | 2 | 8.5 | D | 5 | $1,267,750 | Boston Harbor | |
| Las Palmas Handicap G2 | Oct 13, 1996 | SA | 3U | F | 9.0 | T | 5 | $129,700 | Wandesta |
| Fayette Stakes G2 | Oct 19, 1996 | KEE | 3U | 9.0 | D | 8 | $193,725 | Isitingood | |
| Volante Handicap G2 | Oct 20, 1996 | SA | 3 | 9.0 | T | 6 | $130,250 | Odyle | |
| Cowdin Stakes G2 | Oct 26, 1996 | AQU | 2 | 7.0 | D | 6 | $125,700 | Just a Cat | |
| Astarita Stakes G2 | Oct 26, 1996 | AQU | 2 | F | 7.0 | D | 4 | $124,000 | Broad Dynamite |
| All Along Stakes G2 | Oct 27, 1996 | LRL | 3U | F | 9.0 | T | 7 | $100,000 | Another Legend |
| E. P. Taylor Stakes G2 | Oct 27, 1996 | WO | 3U | F | 10.0 | T | 8 | $340,200 | Wandering Star |
| Carleton F. Burke Handicap G2 | Nov 4, 1996 | SA | 3U | 12.0 | T | 8 | $158,750 | Dernier Empereur | |
| First Flight Handicap G2 | Nov 9, 1996 | AQU | 3U | F | 7.0 | D | 10 | $131,100 | Thunder Achiever |
| Churchill Downs Distaff Handicap G2 | Nov 9, 1996 | CD | 3U | F | 8.0 | D | 9 | $225,200 | Fast Catch |
| Hawthorne Gold Cup Handicap G2 | Nov 16, 1996 | HAW | 3U | 10.0 | D | 10 | $300,000 | Come On Flip | |
| Long Island Handicap G2 | Nov 16, 1996 | AQU | 3U | F | 12.0 | T | 12 | $164,700 | Ampulla |
| Red Smith Handicap G2 | Nov 23, 1996 | AQU | 3U | 11.0 | T | 13 | $165,500 | Mr. Bluebird | |
| Fall Highweight Handicap G2 | Nov 28, 1996 | AQU | 3U | 6.0 | D | 10 | $129,800 | Victor Avenue | |
| Demoiselle Stakes G2 | Nov 30, 1996 | AQU | 2 | F | 9.0 | D | 9 | $224,800 | Ajina |
| Citation Handicap G2 | Nov 30, 1996 | HOL | 3U | 9.0 | T | 7 | $300,000 | Gentlemen | |
| Remsen Stakes G2 | Dec 1, 1996 | AQU | 2 | 9.0 | D | 8 | $224,800 | The Silver Move | |
| Bayakoa Handicap G2 | Dec 8, 1996 | HOL | 3U | F | 8.5 | D | 7 | $108,200 | Listening |
| Dahlia Handicap G2 | Dec 15, 1996 | HOL | 3U | F | 8.5 | T | 8 | $111,000 | Sixieme Sans |
| W. L. Mcknight Handicap G2 | Dec 21, 1996 | CRC | 3U | 12.0 | T | 12 | $150,000 | Diplomatic Jet | |
| Ladies Handicap G2 | Dec 21, 1996 | AQU | 3U | F | 10.0 | D | 9 | $129,400 | Miss Slewpy |
| La Prevoyante Handicap G2 | Dec 28, 1996 | CRC | 3U | F | 12.0 | T | 8 | $150,000 | Ampulla |
| La Brea Stakes G2 | Dec 29, 1996 | SA | 3 | F | 7.0 | D | 7 | $130,900 | Hidden Lake |