Inaugurated in 1938 as the
Premiere Handicap over a distance of six furlongs at
Hollywood Park Racetrack in
Inglewood, California. In 1950, there were two separate races, one in the Spring called
Preview Handicap at six furlongs and the autumn race as
The Premiere Handicap at seven furlongs. In 1984 & 1985, the event was run in two divisions and held on the turf for the first time. In 2014 when
Hollywood Park Racetrack closed the race was moved to
Santa Anita Park.
Distance Since inception, the race has been contested at a variety of distances: • 1 mile on turf: 1988–1991, 1993–present • miles: 1978–1980 on main track, 1986–87 on Turf • 7 furlongs on main track: 1950 in Autumn Meet (Premiere Handicap) • 6 furlongs on main track: 1938–1941, 1944–1947, 1949, 1950 as Spring renewal (Preview Handicap), 1951–1977 • Not run in 1942–1943, 1948, 1981–1983, 1992 ==Winners==