Twin Spires Turf Sprint Stakes Explained

Surface:Turf
Class:Grade II
Horse Race:Twin Spires Turf Sprint Stakes
Location:Churchill Downs
Louisville, Kentucky, United States
Inaugurated:1995 (as Churchill Downs Turf Sprint Stakes)
Race Type:Thoroughbred - Flat racing
Website:Churchill Downs
Distance: furlongs
Track:Left-handed
Qualification:Three-year-olds and older
Weight:Base weights with allowances:
4-year-olds and up: 124 lbs.
3-year-olds: 122 lbs.
Purse:$600,000 (2024)
Sponsor:Sentient Jet (2024)

The Twin Spires Turf Sprint Stakes is a Grade II American thoroughbred horse race for horses age three and older over a distance of furlongs on the turf held annually in early May on the Kentucky Oaks day meeting at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky during the spring meeting.

History

The event was inaugurated on 5 May 1995 as the Churchill Downs Turf Sprint Stakes as the sixth race on the undercard of the Kentucky Oaks day meeting over a distance of five furlongs. The event was won by the second favorite Long Suit, who led all the way to record a length victory in a time of 56.90 seconds.

In 1999, Aegon committed to a long term sponsorship which reflected in the name of the event. This sponsorship ended in 2009.[1] In 2011 Churchill Downs administration renamed the event to the current name, Twin Spires Turf Sprint Stakes.[1]

The event was first classified as Grade III in 2001[2] and a Grade II race in 2020.[3]

In 2015, Power Alert set the course record of 0.55.17.[4]

In 2019, the distance of the event was increased to furlongs.[1]

Records

Speed record
Margins
Most wins by a jockey
Most wins by a trainer
Most wins by an owner

Winners

YearWinnerAgeJockeyTrainerOwnerDistanceTimePurseGradeRef
Twin Spires Turf Sprint Stakes
align=center 2024Cogburn align=center 5Irad Ortiz Jr.Steven M. AsmussenClark O. Brewster, William L. & Corinne Heiligbrodtalign=center furlongsalign=center 1:03.16align=center $569,770align=center II[5]
align=center 2023Nobals align=center 4Gerardo CorralesLarry RivelliPatricia's Hopealign=center furlongsalign=center 1:02.45align=center $500,000align=center II[6]
align=center 2022Arrest Me Red align=center 4Irad Ortiz Jr.Wesley A. WardLael Stables align=center furlongsalign=center 1:04.18align=center $500,000align=center II[7]
align=center 2021Fast Boat align=center 6Irad Ortiz Jr.Joe SharpBrad Gradyalign=center furlongsalign=center 1:03.29align=center $250,000align=center II[8]
align=center 2020Diamond Oopsalign=center 5Florent GerouxPatrick BianconeDiamond 100 Racing Club, Amy E Dunne Et Alalign=center furlongsalign=center 1:04.18align=center $250,000align=center II[9]
align=center 2019World of Troublealign=center 4Manuel FrancoJason ServisMichael Dubb, Madaket Stables & Bethlehem Stables align=center furlongsalign=center 1:03.97align=center $250,000align=center II[10]
align=center 2018Will Callalign=center 4Shaun BridgmohanBrad H. CoxKlein Racingalign=center 5 furlongsalign=center 0:56.68align=center $200,000align=center III[11]
align=center 2017Green Maskalign=center 6Javier CastellanoBrad H. CoxAbdullah Saeed Almaddahalign=center 5 furlongsalign=center 0:58.02align=center $150,000align=center III[12]
align=center 2016Rocket Heatalign=center 4Flavien PratVann BelvoirMike Sanchezalign=center 5 furlongsalign=center 0:56.47align=center $150,000align=center III[13]
align=center 2015Power Alert (AUS)align=center 5Julien R. LeparouxBrian A. LynchJames Covello, AJ Suited Racing Stable & Brian A. Lynchalign=center 5 furlongsalign=center 0:55.17align=center $150,000align=center III[14]
align=center 2014Marchmanalign=center 4Robby AlbaradoW. Bret CalhounMartin Racing Stablealign=center 5 furlongsalign=center 0:56.04align=center $167,550align=center III[15]
align=center 2013align=center 5Eduardo CaramoriStud Sampaioalign=center 5 furlongsalign=center 0:57.01align=center $138,250align=center III[16]
align=center 2012Great Attackalign=center 5Joel RosarioWesley A. WardHouyhnhnm Stablealign=center 5 furlongsalign=center 0:56.61align=center $150,350align=center III[17]
align=center 2011Regally Readyalign=center 4Corey NakataniSteven M. AsmussenVinery Stablesalign=center 5 furlongsalign=center 0:56.57align=center $111,200align=center III[18]
Churchill Downs Turf Sprint Stakes
align=center 2010Silver Timberalign=center 7Julien R. LeparouxChad C. BrownMichael Dubb & High Grade Racing Stable Dubb align=center 5 furlongsalign=center 0:55.45align=center $119,100align=center III[19]
Aegon Turf Sprint Stakes
align=center 2009Chamberlain Bridgealign=center 5Garrett K. GomezW. Bret CalhounCarl Moore Managementalign=center 5 furlongsalign=center 0:57.06align=center $112,800align=center III[20]
align=center 2008Mr. Nightlingeralign=center 4Jamie TheriotW. Bret CalhounMartin Racing Stable & Carl Moore Managementalign=center 5 furlongsalign=center 0:56.18align=center $126,400align=center III[21]
align=center 2007Gaffalign=center 5John R. VelazquezSteven M. AsmussenHeiligbrodt Racing Stablealign=center 5 furlongsalign=center 0:56.84align=center $169,050align=center III[22]
align=center 2006Man Of Illusion (AUS)align=center 5Julien R. LeparouxPatrick L. BianconeA. C. Cotter, D H K Investments, R. Goldbloom et al.align=center 5 furlongsalign=center 0:56.28align=center $116,000align=center III[23]
align=center 2005Mighty Beaualign=center 6Pat ValenzuelaJeff MullinsMike Cloonan & Anthony Carolan align=center 5 furlongsalign=center 0:56.18align=center $113,500align=center III[24]
align=center 2004Lydgatealign=center 4Pat DayEoin G. HartyDarley Stablealign=center 5 furlongsalign=center 0:56.56align=center $114,700align=center III[25]
align=center 2003Fiscally Speakingalign=center 4Jon CourtCarl A. NafzgerJanis R. Whitmanalign=center 5 furlongsalign=center 0:56.01align=center $115,300align=center III[26]
align=center 2002Testifyalign=center 5Eddie DelahoussayeRandy L. MorseRobert S. Mitchell Trustalign=center 5 furlongsalign=center 0:57.39align=center $121,300align=center III[27]
align=center 2001Morlucalign=center 4Robby AlbaradoRandy L. MorseMichael Cloonanalign=center 5 furlongsalign=center 0:56.60align=center $113,700align=center III[28]
align=center 2000Bold Factalign=center 5Richard MiglioreJohn C. KimmelJuddmonte Farmsalign=center 5 furlongsalign=center 0:56.37align=center $121,500align=center Listed [29]
align=center 1999Howbaddouwantitalign=center 4Mike E. SmithLarry F. Hallalign=center 5 furlongsalign=center 0:57.03align=center $115,300align=center Listed [30]
Churchill Downs Turf Sprint Stakes
align=center 1998Indian Rocket (GB)align=center 4Gary L. StevensKiaran P. McLaughlinShadwell Racingalign=center 5 furlongsalign=center 0:57.32align=center $122,500align=center Listed [31]
align=center 1997Sandtrapalign=center 4Alex O. SolisBen D. A. CecilEstate of Robert E. Hibbertalign=center 5 furlongsalign=center 0:56.51align=center $115,700align=center Listed [32]
align=center 1996Danjuralign=center 4Jerry D. BaileyNeil D. DrysdaleAaron U. Jones align=center 5 furlongsalign=center 0:56.09align=center $88,125align=center Listed [33]
align=center 1995Long Suitalign=center 4Willie MartinezAngel O. Montano Sr.Larry Tellealign=center 5 furlongsalign=center 0:56.90align=center $87,825align=center Listed [34]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Twin Spires Turf Sprint S. presented by MassMutual (Gr. 2) . www.equibase.com . 2020 . 25 August 2020.
  2. Web site: AEGON TURF SPRINT STAKES - CHURCHILL DOWNS, KY . Thoroughbred Pedigree Online . 2020 . 24 August 2020.
  3. Web site: TOBA Announces U.S. Graded and Listed Stakes for 2020 . 2019 . 21 May 2020 . . Andrew . Schweigardt.
  4. Web site: Power Alert Takes Twin Spires in Record Time . 1 May 2015 . Tom . LaMarra . BloodHorse.com . 25 August 2020.
  5. Web site: 2024 Twin Spires Turf Sprint Stakes presented by Sentient Jet Grade 2 - (race 5) . Equibase . 4 May 2024 . 4 May 2024.
  6. Web site: 2023 Twin Spires Turf Sprint Stakes presented by Cohere Health Grade 2 - (race 7) . Equibase . 6 May 2023 . 15 May 2023.
  7. Web site: 2022 Twin Spires Turf Sprint S. presented by Sysco Grade 2 - (race 10) . Equibase . 6 May 2022 . 6 May 2022.
  8. Web site: 2021 Twin Spires Turf Sprint S. presented by Sysco Grade 2 - (race 10) . Equibase . 30 April 2021 . 1 May 2021.
  9. Web site: 2020 Twin Spires Turf Sprint S. presented by Sysco Grade 2 - (race 13) . Equibase . 4 September 2020 . 5 September 2020.
  10. Web site: 2019 Twin Spires Turf Sprint S. presented by MassMutual Grade 2 - (race 10) . Equibase . 3 May 2019 . 25 August 2020.
  11. Web site: 2018 Twin Spires Turf Sprint S. presented by Twinspires.com Grade 3 - (race 7) . Equibase . 4 May 2018 . 25 August 2020.
  12. Web site: 2017 Twin Spires Turf Sprint S. Presented by Twinspires.com Grade 3 - (race 7) . Equibase . 5 May 2017 . 25 August 2020.
  13. Web site: 2016 Twin Spires Turf Sprint Stakes Grade 3 - (race 8) . Equibase . 6 May 2016 . 25 August 2020.
  14. Web site: 2015 Twin Spires Turf Sprint Stakes Grade 3 - (race 9) . Equibase . 1 May 2015 . 25 August 2020.
  15. Web site: 2014 Twin Spires Turf Sprint Stakes Grade 3 - (race 6) . Equibase . 2 May 2014 . 25 August 2020.
  16. Web site: 2013 Twin Spires Turf Sprint Stakes Grade 3 - (race 6) . Equibase . 4 May 2013 . 25 August 2020.
  17. Web site: 2012 Twin Spires Turf Sprint Stakes Grade 3 - (race 6) . Equibase . 5 May 2012 . 25 August 2020.
  18. Web site: 2011 Twin Spires Turf Sprint Stakes Grade 3 - (race 6) . Equibase . 7 May 2011 . 25 August 2020.
  19. Web site: 2010 Churchill Downs Turf Sprint Stakes Grade 3 - (race 8) . Equibase . 30 April 2010 . 25 August 2020.
  20. Web site: 2009 Aegon Turf Sprint Stakes Grade 3 - (race 6) . Equibase . 1 May 2009 . 25 August 2020.
  21. Web site: 2008 Aegon Turf Sprint Stakes Grade 3 - (race 5) . Equibase . 2 May 2008 . 25 August 2020.
  22. Web site: 2007 Aegon Turf Sprint Stakes Grade 3 - (race 7) . Equibase . 4 May 2007 . 25 August 2020.
  23. Web site: 2006 Aegon Turf Sprint Stakes Grade 3 - (race 7) . Equibase . 5 May 2006 . 25 August 2020.
  24. Web site: 2005 Aegon Turf Sprint Stakes Grade 3 - (race 7) . Equibase . 6 May 2005 . 25 August 2020.
  25. Web site: 2004 Aegon Turf Sprint Stakes Grade 3 - (race 7) . Equibase . 30 April 2004 . 25 August 2020.
  26. Web site: 2003 Aegon Turf Sprint Stakes Grade 3 - (race 7) . Equibase . 2 May 2003 . 25 August 2020.
  27. Web site: 2002 Aegon Turf Sprint Stakes Grade 3 - (race 6) . Equibase . 3 May 2002 . 25 August 2020.
  28. Web site: 2001 Aegon Turf Sprint Stakes Grade 3 - (race 6) . Equibase . 4 May 2001 . 25 August 2020.
  29. Web site: 2000 Aegon Turf Sprint Stakes Listed - (race 6) . Equibase . 5 May 2000 . 25 August 2020.
  30. Web site: 1999 Aegon Turf Sprint Stakes Listed - (race 6) . Equibase . 30 April 1999 . 25 August 2020.
  31. Web site: 1998 Churchill Downs Turf Sprint Stakes Listed - (race 6) . Equibase . 1 May 1998 . 25 August 2020.
  32. Web site: 1997 Churchill Downs Turf Sprint Stakes Listed - (race 6) . Equibase . 2 May 1997 . 25 August 2020.
  33. Web site: 1996 Churchill Downs Turf Sprint Stakes Listed - (race 6) . Equibase . 3 May 1996 . 25 August 2020.
  34. Web site: 1995 Churchill Downs Turf Sprint Stakes Listed - (race 6) . Equibase . 5 May 1995 . 25 August 2020.

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