Ack Ack Stakes Explained

Class:Grade III
Horse Race:Ack Ack Stakes
Location:Churchill Downs
Louisville, Kentucky, United States
Inaugurated:1991 (as Ack Ack Handicap)
Race Type:Thoroughbred – Flat racing
Website:Churchill Downs
Distance:1 mile (8 furlongs)
Surface:Dirt
Track:left-handed
Qualification:Three-years-old and older
Weight:Base weights with allowances:
4-year-olds and up: 125 lbs.
3-year-olds: 122 lbs.
Purse:US$300,000 (2021)
Bonuses:Winner receives automatic entrance to the Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile

The Ack Ack Stakes is a Grade III American Thoroughbred horse race for three years old and older, over a distance of one mile on the dirt held annually in September at Churchill Downs, in Louisville, Kentucky. The event currently carries a purse of $300,000.

History

The race is named for the great Ack Ack, inducted into the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame in 1986 and the Horse of the Year in 1971, as well as ranking number 44 in the Blood-Horse magazine List of the Top 100 U.S. Racehorses of the 20th Century.At age 3, he won the 1969 Derby Trial in his lone start at Churchill Downs with a time of 1:34.40, which was a track record at the time.[1] Since inception in 1991, the Ack Ack has been contested at three different distances:[2]

The inaugural running of the event was on 27 October 1991 with Seven Spades the longest price runner in the field of 12 at 40-1 holding on to win by a neck in a time of 1:37.62 for the mile on the sloppy track.

The event was not held in 1992 and 1993.[2]

Previously a Listed race, it was upgraded to Grade III status for 1997 by the American Graded Stakes Committee.[3]

Sin 2013 the event has been scheduled in September and in 2016 the conditions of the event were changed from handicap to stakes allowance.[2]

Records

Speed record

Margins

Most wins

Most wins by a jockey

Most wins by a trainer

Most wins by an owner

Winners

YearWinnerAgeJockeyTrainerOwnerDistanceTimePurseGradeRef
Ack Ack Stakes
2023Zozos4Florent GerouxBrad E. CoxBarry & Joni Butzow1 mile1:35.32$400,000III[4]
2022Senor Buscador4Francisco ArrietaTodd W. Fincher Joe R. Peacock Jr.1 mile1:34.60$300,000III[5]
2021Plainsman6Joel RosarioBrad H. CoxShortleaf Stable1 mile1:33.85$297,250III[6]
align=center 2020Mr. Moneyalign=center 4Gabriel SaezW. Bret Calhounalign=center 1 milealign=center 1:34.85align=center $100,000align=center III[7]
align=center 2019Mr Freezealign=center 4Robby AlbaradoDale L. RomansJim Bakke & Gerald Isbisteralign=center 1 milealign=center 1:34.11align=center $150,000align=center III[8]
align=center 2018Seeking the Soulalign=center 5Brian Hernandez Jr.Dallas StewartCharles E. Fipkealign=center 1 milealign=center 1:35.01align=center $100,000align=center III[9]
align=center 2017Awesome Slewalign=center 4Corey J. LanerieMark E. CasseLive Oak Plantationalign=center 1 milealign=center 1:35.02align=center $100,000align=center III[10]
align=center 2016Tom's Readyalign=center 3Brian Hernandez Jr.Dallas StewartG M B Racingalign=center 1 milealign=center 1:34.86align=center $100,000align=center III[11]
Ack Ack Handicap
align=center 2015Tapiturealign=center 4Ricardo Santana Jr.Steven M. AsmussenWinchell Thoroughbredsalign=center 1 milealign=center 1:35.39align=center $100,000align=center III[12]
align=center 2014Bradesteralign=center 4Corey J. LanerieEddie KenneallyJoseph W. Suttonalign=center 1 milealign=center 1:34.54align=center $107,300align=center III[13]
align=center 2013Pants On Firealign=center 5Paco LopezKelly J. BreenLori & George Hallalign=center 1 milealign=center 1:33.78align=center $110,700align=center III[14]
align=center 2012Neck 'n Neckalign=center 3Brian Hernandez Jr.Ian R. WilkesA. Stevens Miles Jr.align=center 1 milealign=center 1:36.38align=center $110,400align=center III[15]
align=center 2011align=center 3Julien R. LeparouxChris M. BlockLothenbach Stables align=center milesalign=center 1:45.68align=center $109,700align=center III[16]
align=center 2010Apartalign=center 3Garrett K. GomezAlbert Stall Jr.Adele B. Dilschneideralign=center milesalign=center 1:43.79align=center $108,600align=center III[17]
align=center 2009Demarcationalign=center 5Paul J. McGeeAmerman Racing align=center 1 milealign=center 1:36.15align=center $111,000align=center III[18]
align=center 2008Magna Graduatealign=center 6Shaun BridgmohanSteven M. AsmussenElizabeth H. Alexander align=center 1 milealign=center 1:36:06align=center $108,200align=center III[19]
align=center 2007Istanalign=center 5Kent J. DesormeauxWilliam I. MottDarpat S.L. Stables align=center 1 milealign=center 1:34.08align=center $221,600align=center III[20]
align=center 2006It's No Jokealign=center 4Robby AlbaradoRebecca MakerStanley E. Fultonalign=center 1 milealign=center 1:34.77align=center $232,800align=center III[21]
align=center 2005Straight Linealign=center 3Shaun BridgmohanHarvey L. VanierNancy A. Vanier & Cartwright Thoroughbredsalign=center furlongsalign=center 1:28.34align=center $112,200align=center III[22]
align=center 2004Sir Cherokeealign=center 4Calvin H. BorelDomino Stud align=center furlongsalign=center 1:29.48align=center $165,300align=center III[23]
align=center 2003Cappuchinoalign=center 4Jon CourtJerry HollendorferHoward Litt, George Todaro, Jerry Hollendorferalign=center furlongsalign=center 1:27.15align=center $165,450align=center III[24]
align=center 2002Twilight Roadalign=center 5Pat DayPaul J. McGeeDonamire Farm align=center furlongsalign=center 1:29.39align=center $112,700align=center III[25]
align=center 2001Illusionedalign=center 3Pat DayWilliam I. MottKinsman Stable, Team Valor & Heiligbrodt Stablealign=center furlongsalign=center 1:28.63align=center $114,300align=center III[26]
align=center 2000Chindialign=center 6Timothy T. DoocySteve HobbyCres Ran align=center furlongsalign=center 1:29.30align=center $113,700align=center III[27]
align=center 1999Littlebitlivelyalign=center 5Calvin H. BorelBobby C. BarnettJohn A. Franksalign=center furlongsalign=center 1:28.97align=center $115,600align=center III[28]
align=center 1998Distorted Humoralign=center 5Calvin H. BorelW. Elliott WaldenRussell L. Reineman & Prestonwood Farmalign=center furlongsalign=center 1:29.61align=center $110,100align=center III[29]
align=center 1997Cat's Careeralign=center 4Willie MartinezLynn S. WhitingGolden Eagle Farmalign=center furlongsalign=center 1:32.06align=center $111,500align=center III[30]
align=center 1996Western Traderalign=center 5Calvin H. BorelBobby C. BarnettJohn A. Franksalign=center furlongsalign=center 1:29.84align=center $113,400align=center Listed [31]
align=center 1995Mystery Stormalign=center 3Carlos GonzalezLarry Robideaux Jr.David Beardalign=center furlongsalign=center 1:29.10align=center $116,400align=center Listed [32]
align=center 1994Lost Panalign=center 4Donna M. BartonD. Wayne LukasOverbrook Farm, D. Wayne Lukas & Jim McDonaldalign=center furlongsalign=center 1:30.27align=center $84,300align=center Listed [33]
1992 - 1993Race not held
align=center 1991Seven Spadesalign=center 4Danny W. CoxC. Neil HuffmanDuane Clarkalign=center 1 milealign=center 1:37.60align=center $59,250align=center Listed [34]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: $300,000 Ack Ack (Grade III) . Churchill Downs . 2021 . KentuckyDerby.com . 22 September 2021.
  2. Web site: Ack Ack Stakes (Gr. 3) . Equibase . 2021 . 22 September 2021.
  3. Web site: ACK ACK HANDICAP - CHURCHILL DOWNS, KY . Thoroughbred Pedigree Online . 2021 . 20 September 2021.
  4. Web site: 2023 Ack Ack Stakes Grade 3 - (race 9) . Equibase . 30 September 2023 . 4 October 2023.
  5. Web site: 2022 Ack Ack Stakes Grade 3 - (race 9) . Equibase . 1 October 2022 . 2 October 2022.
  6. Web site: 2021 Ack Ack Stakes Grade 3 - (race 10) . Equibase . 3 October 2021.
  7. Web site: 2020 Ack Ack Stakes Grade 3 - (race 9) . Equibase . 26 September 2020 . 22 September 2021.
  8. Web site: 2019 Ack Ack Stakes Grade 3 - (race 7) . Equibase . 28 September 2019 . 22 September 2021.
  9. Web site: 2018 Ack Ack Stakes Grade 3 - (race 8) . Equibase . 29 September 2018 . 22 September 2021.
  10. Web site: 2017 Ack Ack Stakes Grade 3 - (race 10) . Equibase . 30 September 2017 . 22 September 2021.
  11. Web site: 2016 Ack Ack Stakes Grade 3 - (race 9) . Equibase . 1 October 2016 . 22 September 2021.
  12. Web site: 2015 Ack Ack Handicap Grade 3 - (race 8) . Equibase . 26 September 2015 . 22 September 2021.
  13. Web site: 2014 Ack Ack Handicap Grade 3 - (race 4) . Equibase . 6 September 2014 . 22 September 2021.
  14. Web site: 2013 Ack Ack Handicap Grade 3 - (race 9) . Equibase . 7 September 2013 . 22 September 2021.
  15. Web site: 2012 Ack Ack Handicap Grade 3 - (race 9) . Equibase . 2 November 2012 . 22 September 2021.
  16. Web site: 2011 Ack Ack Handicap Grade 3 - (race 3) . Equibase . 4 November 2011 . 22 September 2021.
  17. Web site: 2010 Ack Ack Handicap Grade 3 - (race 4) . Equibase . 5 November 2010 . 22 September 2021.
  18. Web site: 2009 Ack Ack Handicap Grade 3 - (race 9) . Equibase . 6 November 2009 . 22 September 2021.
  19. Web site: 2008 Ack Ack Handicap Grade 3 - (race 10) . Equibase . 26 October 2008 . 22 September 2021.
  20. Web site: 2007 Ack Ack Handicap Grade 3 - (race 9) . Equibase . 3 November 2007 . 22 September 2021.
  21. Web site: 2006 Emirates Airline Ack Ack Handicap Grade 3 - (race 2) . Equibase . 4 November 2006 . 22 September 2021.
  22. Web site: 2005 Ack Ack Handicap Grade 3 - (race 9) . Equibase . 30 October 2005 . 22 September 2021.
  23. Web site: 2004 Ack Ack Handicap Grade 3 - (race 9) . Equibase . 31 October 2004 . 22 September 2021.
  24. Web site: 2003 Ack Ack Handicap Grade 3 - (race 9) . Equibase . 26 October 2003 . 22 September 2021.
  25. Web site: 2002 Ack Ack Handicap Grade 3 - (race 9) . Equibase . 27 October 2002 . 22 September 2021.
  26. Web site: 2001 Ack Ack Handicap Grade 3 - (race 9) . Equibase . 28 October 2001 . 22 September 2021.
  27. Web site: 2000 Ack Ack Handicap Grade 3 - (race 9) . Equibase . 29 October 2000 . 22 September 2021.
  28. Web site: 1999 Ack Ack Handicap Grade 3 - (race 9) . Equibase . 31 October 1999 . 22 September 2021.
  29. Web site: 1998 Ack Ack Handicap Grade 3 - (race 8) . Equibase . 1 November 1998 . 22 September 2021.
  30. Web site: 1997 Ack Ack Handicap Grade 3 - (race 8) . Equibase . 26 October 1997 . 22 September 2021.
  31. Web site: 1996 Ack Ack Handicap Listed - (race 8) . Equibase . 27 October 1996 . 22 September 2021.
  32. Web site: 1995 Ack Ack Handicap Listed - (race 8) . Equibase . 29 October 1995 . 22 September 2021.
  33. Web site: 1994 Ack Ack Handicap Listed - (race 8) . Equibase . 30 October 1994 . 22 September 2021.
  34. Web site: 1991 Ack Ack Handicap Listed - (race 8) . Equibase . 27 October 1991 . 22 September 2021.

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