Cardinal Stakes (USA) explained

Surface:Turf
Class:Grade III
Horse Race:Cardinal Stakes
Location:Churchill Downs
Louisville, Kentucky, United States
Inaugurated:1974 (as Kentucky Cardinal Stakes)
Race Type:Thoroughbred – Flat racing
Website:Churchill Downs
Distance: miles
Track:Left-handed
Qualification:fillies and mares, three-year-olds and older
Weight:Base weights with allowances:
4-year-olds and up: 125 lbs.
3-year-olds: 122 lbs.
Purse:$300,000 (2023)

The Cardinal Stakes is a Grade III American thoroughbred horse race for fillies and mares three-years-old and older over a distance of one and one eighth miles on the turf held annually in November at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. The event offers a purse of $100,000.

History

The event was named after the official state bird of Kentucky, the Northern cardinal.

The event was inaugurated on 23 November 1974, as the Kentucky Cardinal Stakes as a miles dirt race for three year olds and was won by veterinarian Albert F. Polk Jr's Cut the Talk, who was trained by Ohio native James E. (Jim) Morgan[1] and ridden by Darrell Brown in a time of 1:45.

The event was run for three year olds only one more time in 1975. In the 1976 the conditions of the event were changed to fillies and mares that were three years old or older at a distance of seven furlongs as the Kentucky Cardinal Handicap.[2] In 1982 the event was increased to 1 mile for one year and in 1983 increased again to back its inaugural running distance of miles.[3] In 1987 the event was scheduled on the turf over a distance of miles with the name Cardinal Handicap.[3] The following year the distance of the event increased to miles but it was moved off the turf and onto the main track due to inclement weather.

The American Graded Stakes Committee classified the event as Grade III in 1995.[2] The 2017 edition of the race, won by Tricky Escape, was run on dirt as the turf course was deemed unfit for racing. The race's Grade III status was kept for 2017.[4]

The event has been run in split divisions nine times, the last of which was in 1990.[5]

The event was run as a handicap prior to 2019.[6]

The event was not run in 2020 and 2021.

Records

Speed record:

Margins:

Most wins:

Most wins by an owner:

Most wins by a jockey:

Most wins by a trainer:

Winners

YearWinnerAgeJockeyTrainerOwnerDistanceTimePurseGradeRef
Cardinal Stakes
2023Star Fortress (IRE)4Luis SaezCherie DeVauxJohn D. Gunther & Eurowest Bloodstock Services miles1:51.10$267,500III[7]
2022Dalika (GER)6Brian Hernandez Jr.Albert Stall Jr.Bal Mar Equine miles1:50.61$268,500III[8]
2020 - 2021Race not held
align=center 2019Kallioalign=center 4Tyler GaffalioneBrendan P. WalshMadaket Stables, Tim & Anna Cambron, Bradley Thoroughbredsalign=center milesalign=center 1:55.07align=center $175,000align=center III[9]
Cardinal Handicap
align=center 2018English Affairalign=center 5Corey J. LanerieGeorge R. Arnold IICalumet Farmalign=center milesalign=center 1:50.41align=center $100,000align=center III[10]
align=center 2017Tricky Escapealign=center 4Christopher P. DeCarloLynn A. AshbyJon A. Marshallalign=center milesalign=center 1:53.85align=center $100,000align=center III[11]
align=center 2016Cash Controlalign=center 5Shaun BridgmohanBrad H. CoxRichard & Bertram Kleinalign=center milesalign=center 1:49.39align=center $100,000align=center III[12]
align=center 2015Button Down (GB)align=center 4Paco LopezJosie CarrollGreenwood Lodge Farm align=center milesalign=center 1:56.19align=center $100,000align=center III[13]
align=center 2014Strike Charmeralign=center 4Chris LanderosDavid M. CarrollCourtlandt Farmsalign=center milesalign=center 1:49.97align=center $119,700align=center III[14]
align=center 2013Abacoalign=center 5Rosie NapravnikPhipps Stablealign=center milesalign=center 1:50.85align=center $112,800align=center III[15]
align=center 2012Daisy Devinealign=center 4Calvin H. BorelAndrew McKeeverJames M. Milleralign=center milesalign=center 1:47.29align=center $111,500align=center III[16]
align=center 2011Deluxealign=center 4Julien R. LeparouxWilliam I. Mottalign=center milesalign=center 1:50.53align=center $109,900align=center III[17]
align=center 2010Askbut I Won'ttellalign=center 4Shaun BridgmohanChris M. BlockTeam Block & Rich Egealign=center milesalign=center 1:50.41align=center $109,900align=center III[18]
align=center 2009Acomaalign=center 4Jesus Lopez CastanonDavid M. CarrollHelen C. Alexander & Helen K. Grovesalign=center milesalign=center 1:50.02align=center $111,700align=center III[19]
align=center 2008Indescribablealign=center 4Kent J. DesormeauxWilliam I. MottCourtlandt Farms align=center milesalign=center 1:55.77align=center $113,400align=center III[20]
align=center 2007Criminologistalign=center 4John R. VelazquezClaude R. McGaughey IIIStuart S. Janney III & Phipps Stablealign=center milesalign=center 1:51.06align=center $164,550align=center III[21]
align=center 2006Sabellinaalign=center 5Julien R. LeparouxCharles SimonJay A. Liebermanalign=center milesalign=center 1:49.96align=center $171,750align=center III[22]
align=center 2005Sundrop (JPN)align=center 4Mark GuidrySaeed bin Surooralign=center milesalign=center 1:50.10align=center $175,050align=center III[23]
align=center 2004Audalign=center 4Brice BlancAnthony L. ReinstedlerWillmott Stablesalign=center milesalign=center 1:53.94align=center $173,550align=center III[24]
align=center 2003Riskaversealign=center 4Cornelio VelasquezPatrick J. KellyFox Ridge Farm align=center milesalign=center 1:50.53align=center $175,200align=center III[25]
align=center 2002Quick Tipalign=center 4Robby AlbaradoNeil J. HowardWilliam S. Farish IIIalign=center milesalign=center 1:51.08align=center $173,100align=center III[26]
align=center 2001Watchalign=center 4Craig PerretFrank L. BrothersClaiborne Farmalign=center milesalign=center 1:49.12align=center $169,350align=center III[27]
align=center 2000Illiquidityalign=center 4Jon CourtPatrick B. ByrneStonerside Stablealign=center milesalign=center 1:49.72align=center $176,100align=center III[28]
align=center 1999Pratellaalign=center 4Brian Dale PeckBurk Kessinger Jr.Bruce Barton & Alvin D. Haynesalign=center milesalign=center 1:48.88align=center $171,450align=center III[29]
align=center 1998B. A. Valentinealign=center 5Jorge F. ChavezDale L. RomansAlberta Butneralign=center milesalign=center 1:48.62align=center $180,150align=center III[30]
align=center 1997Colconalign=center 4Jerry D. BaileyWilliam I. MottCavallixalign=center milesalign=center 1:51.89align=center $175,650align=center III[31]
align=center 1996align=center 4Niall M. O'CallaghanStonerside Stablealign=center milesalign=center 1:47.81align=center $117,500align=center III[32]
align=center 1995Apoldaalign=center 4Pat DayWilliam I. MottAllen E. Paulsonalign=center milesalign=center 1:49.59align=center $116,200align=center III[33]
align=center 1994Bold Ruritana (CAN)align=center 4Pat DayJames E. DayMinshall Farmsalign=center milesalign=center 1:48.25align=center $117,500align=center Listed [34]
align=center 1993River Ball (ARG)align=center 4James ParsleyThomas Kurt ArnemannThomas & Jurgen K Arnemannalign=center milesalign=center 1:55.79align=center $115,300align=center Listed [35]
align=center 1992Auto Dialalign=center 4Shane SellersFrank L. BrothersHelen C. Alexanderalign=center milesalign=center 1:52.04align=center $110,000align=center Listed [36]
align=center 1991Christiecatalign=center 4Angel Cordero Jr.Patrick J. KellyFox Ridge Farmalign=center milesalign=center 1:51.10align=center $115,400align=center Listed [37]
align=center rowspan=21990Dance for Lucyalign=center 4Dave PennaSheldon WolfeAlex Schmidt align=center rowspan=2 milesalign=center 1:51.80align=center $60,425align=center rowspan=2[38]
Lady in Silveralign=center 4Pat DayFlint S. SchulhoferMorven Stud align=center 1:51.40align=center $59,675[39]
align=center 1989Townsend Lassalign=center 4K. Keith AllenMark A. RimerRichard Kaster & Bruce Dresdner align=center milesalign=center 1:52.00align=center $88,050align=center [40]
align=center 1988Top Corsagealign=center 5Pat ValenzuelaJerry M. FanningHelen C. Alexanderalign=center milesalign=center 1:52.40align=center $56,650align=center [41]
align=center 1987align=center 4Pat DayWilliam I. MottMrs. Diana Firestonealign=center milesalign=center 1:46.20align=center $57,600align=center [42]
align=center 1986Orientalalign=center 4K. Keith AllenJack Van BergRobert Kruger, Robert Snell & William Thimigan align=center milesalign=center 1:45.80align=center $47,775align=center [43]
Kentucky Cardinal Stakes
align=center rowspan=21985Mrs. Reverealign=center 4Larry MelanconWilliam I. MottDr. Hiram Polk & David Richardsonalign=center rowspan=2 milesalign=center 1:48.20align=center $33,682align=center rowspan=2[44]
Mr. T.'s Tunealign=center 4K. Keith AllenCarl A. NafzgerWarren Terry align=center 1:47.20align=center $34,182[45]
align=center 1984Electric Fannyalign=center 3Julio C. EspinozaHarvey L. VanierGM Breeding Farms align=center milesalign=center 1:48.00align=center $32,725align=center [46]
align=center 1983Charge My Accountalign=center 4Pat DayClaude R. McGaughey IIICooper Hartley (Lessee) align=center milesalign=center 1:47.20align=center $29,800align=center [47]
Kentucky Cardinal Handicap
align=center rowspan=21982Betty Moneyalign=center 3Bernon SaylerRonnie G. WarrenRussell Michael Jr. align=center rowspan=21 milealign=center 1:38.80align=center $31,988align=center rowspan=2[48]
Promising Nativealign=center 3Sam MapleRonnie G. WarrenRonnie G. Warren et al. align=center 1:39.60align=center $31,112[49]
align=center rowspan=21981Knights Beautyalign=center 4Emmett N. SylvesterWilliam J. Forster align=center rowspan=27 furlongsalign=center 1:24.80align=center $31,950 align=center rowspan=2[50]
Safe Play align=center 3 Stanley Spencer Harvey L. VanierCarl Lauer & Nancy Vanier align=center 1:24.20 align=center $29,075 [51]
align=center rowspan=21980Vite Viewalign=center 4Don BrumfieldMichael B. BallMira Ball align=center rowspan=27 furlongsalign=center 1:24.80align=center $28,000align=center rowspan=2[52]
Champagne Ginny align=center 3Don BrumfieldRay Metcalf Elkcam Stable align=center 1:24.60align=center $27,850 [53]
align=center rowspan=21979Impetuous Gal (CAN)align=center 4Earlie FiresJoseph M. BolleroEdward A. Cox Jr. align=center rowspan=27 furlongsalign=center 1:24.60align=center $27,850 align=center rowspan=2[54]
Gap Axealign=center 4 Don BrumfieldDavid Kassen Andrew Adams align=center 1:24.80align=center $29,350[55]
align=center rowspan=21978Love to Tellalign=center 3Eddie DelahoussayeJames E. MorganJames Crutcher align=center rowspan=27 furlongsalign=center 1:24.40align=center $27,512align=center rowspan=2[56]
Unreality align=center 4 Lane SuireRalph Irwin Karil Vangeloff align=center 1:24.20align=center $27,762 [57]
align=center rowspan=21977Likely Exchangealign=center 3James McKnightThomas H. Stevens Sr.align=center rowspan=27 furlongsalign=center 1:24.80align=center $22,575 align=center rowspan=2[58]
Famed Princess align=center 4Concepcion LedezmaHarry Trotsek Mrs. Bobby Russell & Ed Seltzer align=center 1:24.80 align=center $22,825 [59]
align=center rowspan=21976Hope of Gloryalign=center 4Don BrumfieldTed McClainDonald McKellar align=center rowspan=27 furlongsalign=center 1:25.00align=center $22,563align=center rowspan=2[60]
Vivacious Meg align=center 4 Bobby BreenDoug Dodson Eagle Mountain Farm align=center 1:25.40 align=center $22,563[61]
Kentucky Cardinal Stakes
align=center 1975Visier align=center 3Rene Riera Jr. Richard J. Fischer Juliette Combs Trapp align=center milesalign=center 1:45.80align=center $26,500align=center [62]
align=center 1974Cut the Talk align=center 3Darrell BrownJames E. Morgan Albert F. Polk Jr.align=center milesalign=center 1:45.20align=center $22,075align=center [63]
Legend:

Notes:
† In the 1996, running Bail Out Becky was first past the post by lengths but was disqualified for interference as the horse turned into the straight bumping the eventual second-place finisher Miss Caerleona. Miss Caerleona was declared the winner and Bail Out Becky placed second.[64]

See also

External links

Notes and References

  1. News: Legendary Ohio Horseman, Basketball Star Jim Morgan, 85, Dies . John . Engelhardt . 2 October 2019 . 28 October 2020 . Paulick Report.
  2. Web site: CARDINAL HANDICAP - MULTIPLE TRACKS . Thoroughbred Pedigree Online . 2020 . 28 October 2020.
  3. Web site: Cardinal Stakes (Gr. 3) . Equibase . 2020 . 28 October 2020.
  4. News: Cardinal Handicap Reinstated to Grade 3 Status . BloodHorse.com . 22 November 2017 . BloodHorse Staff.
  5. Web site: CARDINAL HANDICAP (2ND. DIV.) - CHURCHILL DOWNS, KY . Thoroughbred Pedigree Online . 2020 . 28 October 2020.
  6. Web site: $175,000 Cardinal (Grade III) . Churchill Downs . 2019 . KentuckyDerby.com. 28 October 2020.
  7. Web site: 2023 Cardinal Stakes Grade 3 - (race 10) . Equibase . 23 November 2023 . 24 November 2023.
  8. Web site: 202q Cardinal Stakes Grade 3 - (race 11) . Equibase . 24 November 2022 . 24 November 2023.
  9. Web site: 2019 Cardinal Stakes Grade 3 - (race 11) . Equibase . 28 November 2019 . 27 October 2020.
  10. Web site: 2018 Cardinal Handicap Grade 3 - (race 9) . Equibase . 22 November 2018 . 27 October 2020.
  11. Web site: 2017 Cardinal Handicap Grade 3 - (race 10) . Equibase . 18 November 2017 . 27 October 2020.
  12. Web site: 2016 Cardinal Handicap Grade 3 - (race 10) . Equibase . 19 November 2016 . 27 October 2020.
  13. Web site: 2015 Cardinal Handicap Grade 3 - (race 10) . Equibase . 21 November 2015 . 27 October 2020.
  14. Web site: 2014 Cardinal Handicap Grade 3 - (race 9) . Equibase . 22 November 2014 . 27 October 2020.
  15. Web site: 2013 Cardinal Handicap Grade 3 - (race 8) . Equibase . 9 November 2013 . 27 October 2020.
  16. Web site: 2012 Cardinal Handicap Grade 3 - (race 9) . Equibase . 10 November 2012 . 27 October 2020.
  17. Web site: 2011 Cardinal Handicap Grade 3 - (race 10) . Equibase . 6 November 2011 . 27 October 2020.
  18. Web site: 2010 Cardinal Handicap Grade 3 - (race 10) . Equibase . 7 November 2010 . 27 October 2020.
  19. Web site: 2009 Cardinal Handicap Grade 3 - (race 9) . Equibase . 21 November 2009 . 27 October 2020.
  20. Web site: 2008 Cardinal Handicap Grade 3 - (race 9) . Equibase . 15 November 2008 . 27 October 2020.
  21. Web site: 2007 Cardinal Handicap Grade 3 - (race 9) . Equibase . 17 November 2007 . 27 October 2020.
  22. Web site: 2006 Cardinal Handicap Grade 3 - (race 10) . Equibase . 5 November 2006 . 27 October 2020.
  23. Web site: 2005 Cardinal Handicap Grade 3 - (race 9) . Equibase . 19 November 2005 . 27 October 2020.
  24. Web site: 2004 Cardinal Handicap Grade 3 - (race 9) . Equibase . 20 November 2004 . 27 October 2020.
  25. Web site: 2003 Cardinal Handicap Grade 3 - (race 9) . Equibase . 22 November 2003 . 27 October 2020.
  26. Web site: 2002 Cardinal Handicap Grade 3 - (race 8) . Equibase . 23 November 2002 . 27 October 2020.
  27. Web site: 2001 Cardinal Handicap Grade 3 - (race 8) . Equibase . 10 November 2001 . 27 October 2020.
  28. Web site: 2000 Cardinal Handicap Grade 3 - (race 8) . Equibase . 11 November 2000 . 27 October 2020.
  29. Web site: 1999 Cardinal Handicap Grade 3 - (race 9) . Equibase . 14 November 1999 . 27 October 2020.
  30. Web site: 1998 Cardinal Handicap Grade 3 - (race 3) . Equibase . 7 November 1998 . 27 October 2020.
  31. Web site: 1997 Cardinal Handicap Grade 3 - (race 8) . Equibase . 15 November 1997 . 27 October 2020.
  32. Web site: 1996 Cardinal Handicap Grade 3 - (race 9) . Equibase . 16 November 1996 . 27 October 2020.
  33. Web site: 1995 Cardinal Handicap Grade 3 - (race 8) . Equibase . 18 November 1995 . 27 October 2020.
  34. Web site: 1994 Cardinal Handicap Listed - (race 3) . Equibase . 5 November 1994 . 27 October 2020.
  35. Web site: 1993 Cardinal Handicap Listed - (race 8) . Equibase . 14 November 1993 . 27 October 2020.
  36. Web site: 1992 Cardinal Handicap Listed - (race 8) . Equibase . 14 November 1992 . 27 October 2020.
  37. Web site: 1991 Cardinal Handicap Listed - (race 10) . Equibase . 2 November 1991 . 27 October 2020.
  38. Web site: Churchill Downs Charts (1990 Cardinal Handicap Division 1 - race 6: held 18 November 1990) . 32 . . 19 November 1990 . 27 October 2020.
  39. Web site: Day boots Lady in Silver to victory in Cardinal 'Cap (1990 Cardinal Handicap Division 2 - race 8: held 18 November 1990) . . 19 November 1991 . 32 . 27 October 2020.
  40. News: Owner nets 'wad' as Townsend Lass captures Churchill's Cardinal 'Cap (1989 Cardinal Handicap - race 8: held 19 November 1989) . . 20 November 1989 . 27 October 2020 . 7, 36 . Jennie . Rees.
  41. News: The Cardinal (1988 Cardinal Handicap - race 3: held 5 November 1988) . . 6 November 1988 . 27 October 2020 . 21, 69 .
  42. News: Lake Champlain triumphs before record Downs crowd (1987 Cardinal Handicap - race 8: held 1 November 1987) . . 2 November 1987 . 27 October 2020 . 34, 41 . Jennie . Rees.
  43. News: An Oriental express ride lands Allen in winners' circle (1986 Cardinal Handicap - race 9: held 15 November 1986) . . 16 November 1986 . 27 October 2020 . 56 . Jennie . Rees.
  44. Web site: Styles differ, but Mrs. Revere and Mr. T.'s Tune score at Downs (1985 Kentucky Cardinal Stakes Division 1 - race 10: held 2 November 1985) . 58 . . 3 November 1985 . 27 October 2020 . Rick . Cushing.
  45. Web site: Churchill Downs Charts (1985 Kentucky Cardinal Stakes Division 2 - race 9: held 2 November 1985) . 59 . . 3 November 1985 . 27 October 2020 .
  46. News: Electric Fanny charges from behind (1984 Kentucky Cardinal Stakes - race 8: held 10 November 1984) . . 11 November 1984 . 27 October 2020 . 56 . Rick . Cushing.
  47. News: Charge My Account finds slop to his liking to win by neck (1983 Kentucky Cardinal Stakes - race 8: held 11 November 1983) . . 12 November 1983 . 27 October 2020 . 21 . Jennie . Rees.
  48. Web site: Warren has lark sweeping Cardinal (1982 Kentucky Cardinal Handicap Division 1 - race 7: held 12 November 1982) . 11, 15 . . 13 November 1982 . 27 October 2020 . Richard . Sowers .
  49. Web site: Warren has lark sweeping Cardinal (1982 Kentucky Cardinal Handicap Division 2 - race 8: held 12 November 1982) . 11, 15 . . 13 November 1982 . 27 October 2020 . Richard . Sowers .
  50. Web site: Hightower, Spencer take Downs bow (1981 Kentucky Cardinal Handicap Division 1 - race 7: held 14 November 1981) . 11, 15 . . 15 November 1981 . 27 October 2020 .
  51. Web site: Churchill Downs Racing Results (1981 Kentucky Cardinal Handicap Division 2 - race 8: held 14 November 1981) . 55 . . 15 November 1981 . 27 October 2020 .
  52. Web site: Brumfield gives Downs an old 'view' (1980 Kentucky Cardinal Handicap Division 1 - race 7: held 15 November 1980) . 43, 56 . . 16 November 1980 . 27 October 2020 .
  53. Web site: Churchill Downs Racing Results (1980 Kentucky Cardinal Handicap Division 2 - race 8: held 15 November 1980) . 65 . . 16 November 1980 . 27 October 2020 .
  54. Web site: 'Impetuous', Gap Axe win Downs stakes (1979 Kentucky Cardinal Handicap Division 1 - race 7: held 10 November 1979) . 21 . . 11 November 1979 . 28 October 2020 . Bob . Adair.
  55. Web site: Churchill Downs Racing Results (1979 Kentucky Cardinal Handicap Division 2 - race 8: held 10 November 1979) . 25 . . 11 November 1979 . 28 October 2020 .
  56. Web site: Unreality gets Suire off the limb, snares glory with Love to Tell (1978 Kentucky Cardinal Handicap Division 1 - race 7: held 11 November 1978) . 61 . . 12 November 1978 . 28 October 2020 . Dave . Koerner .
  57. Web site: Churchill Downs Racing Results (1978 Kentucky Cardinal Handicap Division 2 - race 8: held 11 November 1978) . 61 . . 12 November 1978 . 28 October 2020 .
  58. Web site: Opener ends 'rosily' for McKnight (1977 Kentucky Cardinal Handicap Division 1 - race 7: held 31 October 1977) . 8 . . 1 November 1977 . 28 October 2020 .
  59. Web site: Churchill Downs Racing Results (1977 Kentucky Cardinal Handicap Division 2 - race 8: held 31 October 1977) . 12 . . 1 November 1977 . 28 October 2020 .
  60. Web site: In Downs' Kentucky Cardinal  - Long shots run for daylight (1976 Kentucky Cardinal Handicap Division 2 - race 8: held 1 November 1976) . 25 . . 2 November 1976 . 28 October 2020 . Jim . Bolus .
  61. Web site: Churchill Downs Racing Results (1976 Kentucky Cardinal Handicap Division 2 - race 8: held 1 November 1976) . 29 . . 2 November 1976 . 28 October 2020 .
  62. News: Visier gets sixth stakes conquest of the year in Kentucky Cardinal (1975 Kentucky Cardinal Stakes - race 8: held 22 November 1975) . . 23 November 1975 . 28 October 2020 . 47, 54 . Marvin J. . Gay Jr..
  63. News: Cut the Talk wins Downs blanket finish (1974 Kentucky Cardinal Stakes - race 8: held 23 November 1974) . . 24 November 1974 . 28 October 2020 . 45, 52 . Mike . Barry.
  64. News: Miss Caerleona wins Cardinal via DQ . . 17 November 1996 . 28 October 2020 . 42 . Jennie . Rees.

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