Yellow Ribbon Handicap annual event in 1955. Since 1970, it has been contested on turf. From its inception, the race has been contested at various distances: It was raced in two divisions in 1970, 1971, 1973, 1982, and 1991. This race is now called the Yellow Ribbon Handicap. (The original Yellow Ribbon Stakes run during the Oak Tree Racing Association Meeting is now called the Rodeo Drive Stakes.) Speed record: (at current distance of 8.5 furlongs) Most wins: Most wins by an owner: Most wins by a jockey: Most wins by a trainer: † In 1984, Royal Heroine finished first but was disqualified
Knights of the Royal Oak Knights of the Royal Oak The Knights of the Royal Oak was an intended order of knighthood. It was proposed in 1660 at the time of the restoration of Charles II of England, known as the English Restoration. It was to be a reward to those Englishmen who faithfully & actively supported him during his exile in France. The knights so created were to be called "Knights of the Royal Oak", and bestowed with a silver medal, on a ribbon, depicting the king in the Royal oak tree, a reference to the oak tree at Boscobel House, then called the