American Turf Stakes Explained

Surface:Turf
Class:Grade II
Horse Race:American Turf Stakes
Location:Churchill Downs
Louisville, Kentucky, United States
Inaugurated:1992
Race Type:Thoroughbred - Flat racing
Website:Churchill Downs
Distance: miles
Track:Left-handed
Qualification:Three-year-olds
Weight:123lbs with allowances
Purse:$600,000 (2024)
Sponsor:TwinSpires (2024)

The American Turf Stakes is a Grade II American Thoroughbred horse race for three-year-olds run over a distance of miles on turf held annually in early May on the Kentucky Derby day meeting at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky during the spring meeting.

History

The event was inaugurated on 2 May 1992 as the fourth race on the undercard of the Kentucky Derby day meeting. The event was won by Senor Tomas who run as a Peter Vestal trained entry with Correntino in a time of 1:43.10.

The event was sponsored by Crown Royal from 1995 to 1998 and more recently by Ram Trucks from 2011 to 2019.[1]

The event was classified as Grade III in 1998.[2] The American Graded Stakes Committee upgraded the race to its current Grade II status in 2010.[1]

The most notable winner of the event is the 2004 winner Kitten's Joy who as a three-year-old went on to finish second in the Breeders' Cup Turf to Better Talk Now and was voted as the U.S. Champion Male Turf Horse. His offspring have won this event three times:[2] Banned (2011), Divisidero (2015) and Camelot Kitten (2016).

From 2024, the winner of the race will receive a wildcard entry for the Epsom Derby.[3]

Records

Speed record:

Margins

Most wins by a jockey:

Most wins by a trainer:

Most wins by an owner:

Winners

YearWinnerJockeyTrainerOwnerDistanceTimePurseGradeRef
align=center 2024Trikari Umberto RispoliH. Graham MotionAmerman Racingalign=center milesalign=center 1:43.59align=center $596,560align=center II[4]
align=center 2023Webslinger Javier CastellanoMark E. CasseD. J. Stable align=center milesalign=center 1:41.54align=center $500,000align=center II[5]
align=center 2022Stolen BaseFlavien PratMichael J. MakerThree Diamonds Farm & Deuce Greathousealign=center milesalign=center 1:44.57align=center $500,000align=center II[6]
align=center 2021Du JourFlavien PratBob BaffertDebbie Lanni & Natalie J. Baffertalign=center milesalign=center 1:42.49align=center $500,000align=center II[7]
align=center 2020Fancy LiquorFlorent GerouxMichael J. MakerSkyChai Racing & Sand Dollar Stablealign=center milesalign=center 1:42.83align=center $500,000align=center II[8]
align=center 2019Digital Age (IRE)Irad Ortiz Jr.Chad C. BrownKlaravich Stables align=center milesalign=center 1:44.63align=center $400,000align=center II[9]
align=center 2018MaraudJohn R. VelazquezTodd A. PletcherTreadway Racing Stablealign=center milesalign=center 1:47.52align=center $300,000align=center II[10]
align=center 2017ArklowMike E. SmithBrad H. CoxDonegal Racingalign=center milesalign=center 1:44.45align=center $300,000align=center II[11]
align=center 2016Camelot KittenIrad Ortiz Jr.Chad C. BrownKenneth and Sarah Ramseyalign=center milesalign=center 1:41.13align=center $300,000align=center II[12]
align=center 2015DivisideroWilliam B. BradleyGunpowder Farmsalign=center milesalign=center 1:41.59align=center $250,000align=center II[13]
align=center 2014Global ViewGary L. StevensGlen Hill Farmalign=center milesalign=center 1:41.65align=center $294,500align=center II[14]
align=center 2013Noble TuneJavier CastellanoChad C. BrownMartin S. Schwartz & Dell Ridge Farm align=center milesalign=center 1:41.63align=center $234,200align=center II[15]
align=center 2012Silver MaxRafael BejaranoDale L. RomansMark Bacon & Dana Wells align=center milesalign=center 1:41.10align=center $238,200align=center II[16]
align=center 2011BannedGarrett K. GomezThomas F. ProctorGlen Hill Farmalign=center milesalign=center 1:42.05align=center $237,400align=center II[17]
align=center 2010Doubles PartnerGarrett K. GomezTodd A. PletcherWinStar Farmalign=center milesalign=center 1:41.05align=center $200,550align=center II[18]
align=center 2009OrthodoxJon CourtJohn GlenneyKim and John Glenneyalign=center milesalign=center 1:44.37align=center $170,400align=center III[19]
align=center 2008TizdejavuGarrett K. GomezGregory FoxMichael L Cooper & Pamela C. Ziebarthalign=center milesalign=center 1:46.14align=center $181,950align=center III[20]
align=center 2007DuveenMark GuidryDale L. RomansAndrew Farmalign=center milesalign=center 1:44.03align=center $188,700align=center III[21]
align=center 2006Stream CatJulien R. LeparouxPatrick L. BianconeFab Oak Stable, Robert M. Hurley & John F. Goldthorpalign=center milesalign=center 1:42.27align=center $114,300align=center III[22]
align=center 2005Rey de CafeJavier CastellanoG. Watts Humphrey Jr.align=center milesalign=center 1:42.00align=center $114,700align=center III[23]
align=center 2004Kitten's JoyJerry D. BaileyDale L. RomansKenneth and Sarah Ramseyalign=center milesalign=center 1:43.21align=center $113,800align=center III[24]
align=center 2003Senor SwingerPat DayBob BaffertRobert B. & Beverly Lewisalign=center milesalign=center 1:41.38align=center $121,400align=center III[25]
align=center 2002LegislatorEdgar S. PradoH. James BondJudy E. Turetskyalign=center milesalign=center 1:44.43align=center $116,300align=center III[26]
align=center 2001Strategic PartnerJohn R. VelazquezMark A. HennigLee Lewisalign=center milesalign=center 1:42.89align=center $117,900align=center III[27]
align=center 2000King CugatJerry D. BaileyWilliam I. MottCentennial Farmsalign=center milesalign=center 1:41.25align=center $118,100align=center III[28]
align=center 1999Air RocketJerry D. BaileyRobert E. HolthusFrank Fletcher & Dan Jonesalign=center milesalign=center 1:42.65align=center $115,400 align=center III[29]
align=center 1998Dernier Croise (FR)Gary L. StevensThomas M. AmossRichard Colton Jr.align=center milesalign=center 1:44.28align=center $126,000align=center III[30]
align=center 1997Royal Strand (IRE)Pat DayW. Elliott WaldenJames H. Stonealign=center milesalign=center 1:40.93align=center $115,800align=center Listed [31]
align=center 1996Broadway BeauChris McCarronW. Elliott WaldenGeorge De Benedicty & Dr. Brian Davidsonalign=center milesalign=center 1:41.87align=center $117,500align=center Listed [32]
align=center 1995Gary L. StevensThomas M. AmossRobert Sabinskealign=center milesalign=center 1:42.07align=center $118,000align=center Listed [33]
align=center 1994Jaggery JohnMike E. SmithPeter M. VestalThomas M. Careyalign=center milesalign=center 1:45.05align=center $86,850align=center Listed [34]
align=center 1993† Desert WavesShane SellersJames E. DaySam Son Farmalign=center milesalign=center 1:42.64align=center $56,350align=center Listed [35]
align=center 1992§ Senor TomasMike E. SmithPeter M. VestalThomas M. Careyalign=center milesalign=center 1:43.10align=center $57,600align=center Listed [36]
Notes:
§ Ran as an entry
† In the 1993 running Compadre was first past the post but hung in the straight causing interference to the second-place finisher Desert Waves and was disqualified and placed second.

See also

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: American Turf Stakes Profile . www.equibase.com . 28 August 2020 . 2020 . en.
  2. Web site: AMERICAN TURF STAKES - MULTIPLE TRACKS . Thoroughbred Pedigree Online . 2020 . 28 August 2020.
  3. Web site: Huggins . Charlie . Ascot and the Jockey Club link up with Churchill Downs to provide wildcard entries for Kentucky Derby runners . Racing Post . 12 December 2023 . 12 December 2023.
  4. Web site: 2024 American Turf S. presented by TwinSpires Grade 2 - (race 9) . Equibase . 4 May 2024 . 6 May 2024.
  5. Web site: 2023 American Turf S. presented by BMW Grade 2 - (race 9) . Equibase . 6 May 2023 . 15 May 2023.
  6. Web site: 2022 American Turf S. presented by BMW Grade 2 - (race 9) . Equibase . 7 May 2022 . 15 May 2023.
  7. Web site: 2021 American Turf S. presented by Derby City Gaming Grade 2 - (race 9) . Equibase . 1 May 2021 . 15 May 2023.
  8. Web site: 2020 American Turf S. presented by Smithfield Grade 2 - (race 8) . Equibase . 5 September 2020 . 6 September 2020.
  9. Web site: 2019 American Turf S. presented by Ram Trucks Grade 2 - (race 9) . Equibase . 4 May 2019 . 28 August 2020.
  10. Web site: 2018 American Turf S. presented by Ram Trucks Grade 2 - (race 9) . Equibase . 5 May 2018 . 28 August 2020.
  11. Web site: 2017 American Turf S. Presented by Ram Trucks Grade 2 - (race 9) . Equibase . 6 May 2017 . 28 August 2020.
  12. Web site: 2016 American Turf Stakes Grade 2 - (race 9) . Equibase . 7 May 2016 . 28 August 2020.
  13. Web site: 2015 American Turf Stakes Grade 2 - (race 6) . Equibase . 2 May 2015 . 28 August 2020.
  14. Web site: 2014 American Turf Stakes Grade 2 - (race 8) . Equibase . 3 May 2014 . 28 August 2020.
  15. Web site: 2013 American Turf Stakes Grade 2 - (race 10) . Equibase . 3 May 2013 . 28 August 2020.
  16. Web site: 2012 American Turf Stakes Grade 2 - (race 10) . Equibase . 4 May 2012 . 28 August 2020.
  17. Web site: 2011 American Turf Stakes Grade 2 - (race 10) . Equibase . 6 May 2011 . 28 August 2020.
  18. Web site: 2010 American Turf Stakes Grade 2 - (race 10) . Equibase . 30 April 2010 . 28 August 2020.
  19. Web site: 2009 American Turf Stakes Grade 3 - (race 10) . Equibase . 1 May 2009 . 28 August 2020.
  20. Web site: 2008 Crown Royal American Turf Stakes Grade 3 - (race 9) . Equibase . 2 May 2008 . 28 August 2020.
  21. Web site: 2007 Crown Royal American Turf Stakes Grade 3 - (race 9) . Equibase . 4 May 2007 . 28 August 2020.
  22. Web site: 2006 Crown Royal American Turf Stakes Grade 3 - (race 9) . Equibase . 5 May 2006 . 28 August 2020.
  23. Web site: 2005 Crown Royal American Turf Stakes Grade 3 - (race 9) . Equibase . 6 May 2005 . 28 August 2020.
  24. Web site: 2004 Crown Royal American Turf Stakes Grade 3 - (race 9) . Equibase . 30 April 2004 . 28 August 2020.
  25. Web site: 2003 Crown Royal American Turf Stakes Grade 3 - (race 9) . Equibase . 2 May 2003 . 28 August 2020.
  26. Web site: 2002 Crown Royal American Turf Stakes Grade 3 - (race 8) . Equibase . 3 May 2002 . 28 August 2020.
  27. Web site: 2001 Crown Royal American Turf Stakes Grade 3 - (race 8) . Equibase . 4 May 2001 . 28 August 2020.
  28. Web site: 2000 Crown Royal American Turf Stakes Grade 3 - (race 8) . Equibase . 5 May 2000 . 28 August 2020.
  29. Web site: 1999 Crown Royal American Turf Stakes Grade 3 - (race 8) . Equibase . 30 April 1999 . 28 August 2020.
  30. Web site: 1998 Crown Royal American Turf Stakes Grade 3 - (race 8) . Equibase . 1 May 1998 . 28 August 2020.
  31. Web site: 1997 Crown Royal American Turf Stakes Listed - (race 8) . Equibase . 2 May 1997 . 28 August 2020.
  32. Web site: 1996 Crown Royal American Turf Stakes Listed - (race 8) . Equibase . 3 May 1996 . 28 August 2020.
  33. Web site: 1995 Crown Royal American Turf Stakes Listed - (race 8) . Equibase . 5 May 1995 . 28 August 2020.
  34. Web site: 1994 American Turf Stakes Listed - (race 3) . Equibase . 7 May 1994 . 28 August 2020.
  35. Web site: 1993 American Turf Stakes Listed - (race 3) . Equibase . 1 May 1993 . 28 August 2020.
  36. Web site: 1992 American Turf Stakes Listed - (race 4) . Equibase . 2 May 1992 . 28 August 2020.