The John Henry Handicap was an American Thoroughbred horse race held annually at Hollywood Park Racetrack in Inglewood, California from 1986 through 1994. A Grade II event open to horses age three and older, it was contest on turf over a distance of one and one eighth miles (9 furlongs).
Inaugurated in 1986, it was named in honor of U.S. Racing Hall of Fame inductee John Henry, a four-time U.S. Champion Male Turf Horse and two-time U. S. Horse of the Year.
Records
Speed record: 1:45.00 - Leger Cat (1993)
Most wins: No horse won this race more than once.
Most wins by an owner: No owner won this race more than once.
Most wins by a jockey: 2 - Bill Shoemaker (1986, 1989) 2 - Eddie Delahoussaye (1988, 1994) 2 - Corey Nakatani (1991, 1993)
Most wins by a trainer: 3 - Charles E. Whittingham (1986, 1989, 1990)