The Calder racecourse, spread over 220 acres, is situated in Miami in the state of Florida and has two racing seasons and two tracks, one of turf and the other dirt. It was the brainchild of Stephen Calder who wanted to open a racecourse in Florida which was operational during the summer months. After purchasing the site he took a while to develop the course and get the necessary permit to allow his new track to operate, but it eventually opened on its present site on 6th May 1971. The 8 furlong oval dirt track has a home straight of 302 metres, while there is also an inner 7 furlong turf track and separate 7 furlong and 10 furlong chutes. The summer racing season lasts from April to October, whilst the winter season extends from October to January. The principal races at the track are Florida Million, the Summit of Speed, the Princess Rooney Handicap and the Grand Slam. It enjoys outstanding facilities, with a Clubhouse and Grandstand which can seat 6,000 people. In 2014 Calder Racecourse was renamed Gulfstream Park West.
Princess Rooney Handicap winners run at Calder since its inception in 1985 and through to 2013
1985 The Princess Rooney Handicap over 7 furlongs was won by Birdie Belle trained by Leo Sierra and ridden by Juan Santiago
1986 The Princess Rooney Handicap over 7 furlongs was won by Classy Tricks trained by Ron Felix and ridden by Robert Lester
1987 The Princess Rooney Handicap over 7 furlongs was won by Classy Tricks trained by Ron Felix and ridden by Marland Suckie
1988 The Princess Rooney Handicap over 7 furlongs was won by Spirit of Fighter trained by Daniel Hurtak and ridden by Odin Londono
1989 The Princess Rooney Handicap over 7 furlongs was won by Ana T trained by George Julian and ridden by Robert Lester
1990 The Princess Rooney Handicap over 7 furlongs was won by Sweet Proud Polly trained by Ron Sarazin and ridden by Pedro Rodriguez
1991 The Princess Rooney Handicap over 7 furlongs was won by Magal trained by Ray Tamargo and ridden by Ruben Hernandez
1992 The Princess Rooney Handicap over 7 furlongs was won by Magal trained by Ray Tamargo and ridden by Ruben Hernandez
1993 The Princess Rooney Handicap over 7 furlongs was won by Lady Sonata trained by Oliver Edwards and ridden by Michael Lee
1994 The Princess Rooney Handicap over 7 furlongs was won by Roamin Rachel trained by C R McGaughey and ridden by Wigberto Ramos
1995 The Princess Rooney Handicap over 7 furlongs was won by Miss Gibson County trained by Martin Wolfson and ridden by Gary Boulanger
1996 The Princess Rooney Handicap over 7 furlongs was won by Chaposa Springs trained by Martin Wolfson and ridden by Laffit Pincay jnr
1997 The Princess Rooney Handicap over 6 furlongs was won by Vivace trained by Cam Gambolati and ridden by Randy Romero
1998 The Princess Rooney Handicap over 6 furlongs was won by U Can Do It trained by Larry Pilotti and ridden by Eibar Coa
1999 The Princess Rooney Handicap over 6 furlongs was won by Princess Pietrina trained by Frank Carlisi and ridden by Rosemary Homeister
2000 The Princess Rooney Handicap over 6 furlongs was won by Hurricane Bertie trained by Bernard Flint and ridden by Pat Day
2001 The Princess Rooney Handicap over 6 furlongs was won by Dream Supreme trained by William Mott and ridden by Pat Day
2002 The Princess Rooney Handicap over 6 furlongs was won by Gold Mover trained by Mark Hennig and ridden by Jerry Bailey
2003 The Princess Rooney Handicap over 6 furlongs was won by Gold Mover trained by Mark Hennig and ridden by Jerry Bailey
2004 The Princess Rooney Handicap over 6 furlongs was won by Ema Bovary trained by Larry Ross and ridden by Roberto Gonzalez
2005 The Princess Rooney Handicap over 6 furlongs was won by Madcap Escapade trained by Frank Brothers and ridden by Jerry Bailey
2006 The Princess Rooney Handicap over 6 furlongs was won by Malibu Mint trained by James Chapman and ridden by Josue Arce
2007 The Princess Rooney Handicap over 6 furlongs was won by Rivers Prayer trained by Paula Capestrano and ridden by Clinton Potts
2008 The Princess Rooney Handicap over 6 furlongs was won by Mistical Plan trained by Douglas ONeill and ridden by Corey Nakatani
2009 The Princess Rooney Handicap over 6 furlongs was won by Game Face trained by Todd Pletcher and ridden by Edgar Prado
2010 The Princess Rooney Handicap over 6 furlongs was won by Jessica Is Back trained by Maryin Wolfson and ridden by Elvis Trujillo
2011 The Princess Rooney Handicap over 6 furlongs was won by Sassy Image trained by Dale Romans and ridden by Mike E Smith
2012 The Princess Rooney Handicap over 6 furlongs was won by Musical Romance trained by Bill Kaplan and ridden by Juan Leyva
2013 The Princess Rooney Handicap over 6 furlongs was won by Starship Truffles trained by Martin Wolfson and ridden by Edgard Zayas
