Fair Grounds Oaks Explained

Class:Grade II
Horse Race:Fair Grounds Oaks
Location:Fair Grounds Race Course,
New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Inaugurated:1966
Race Type:Thoroughbred – Flat racing
Website:Fair Grounds
Distance: miles
Surface:Dirt
Track:Left-handed
Qualification:Three-year-old fillies
Weight:122 lbs with allowances
Purse:$400,000 (since 2019)

The Fair Grounds Oaks is a Grade II American Thoroughbred horse race for three-year-old fillies at a distance of one and one-sixteenth miles on the dirt run annually in March, usually on Louisiana Derby day at Fair Grounds Race Course in New Orleans, Louisiana. The event currently offers a purse of $400,000.

History

The race was inaugurated on 19 February 1966 as the eighth event on the card where the featured event was the A. B. Letellier Memorial Handicap. The event was held on a sloppy track with Oklahoma bred Help On Way, ridden by Larry Gilligan defeating Dutch Maid with Gee Ma in third. Help On Way next start was unsuccessfully run against colts and geldings in the Arkansas Derby.

The following year in 1967 winner Furl Sail continued to win the Acorn Stakes and Mother Goose Stakes and was fourth in the Coaching Club American Oaks.[1] In 1977 the Fair Grounds administration made a scheduling change and ran the event a second time in December over a distance of miles.[2] In 1978 the event was run in December again with split divisions.[3]

The track administration then reverted to a March running with the shortened distance of miles but did not hold the event in 1979.[2]

The event was first upgraded in 1982 to a Grade III race.[4] The race was run as the Coca-Cola Fair Grounds Oaks in 1989 and 1990 with sponsorship from Coca-Cola.[2]

In 2006 the race was cancelled due to massive damage inflicted upon Fair Grounds Race Course by Hurricane Katrina.

The race is considered a prep race to the Triple Tiara of Thoroughbred Racing, including the Kentucky Oaks, the Black-Eyed Susan Stakes and Mother Goose Stakes.

The race has produced numerous Kentucky Oaks winners, including Tiffany Lass, Blushing K. D., Silverbulletday, Ashado, Summerly, Proud Spell, Rachel Alexandra and Believe You Can.

Records

Speed record:

Margins:

Most wins by a jockey:

Most wins by a trainer:

Most wins by an owner:

Winners

YearWinnerJockeyTrainerOwnerDistanceTimePurseGradeRef
Fair Grounds Oaks
2024Tarifa Flavien PratBrad H. CoxGodolphin Racingalign=center milesalign=center 1:43.24align=center $388,000align=center II[5]
2023Southlawn Reylu GutierrezNorm W. CasseRobert E. Mastersonalign=center milesalign=center 1:44.38align=center $376,000align=center II[6]
2022Echo ZuluJoel RosarioSteven M. AsmussenLand N Racing & Winchell Thoroughbredsalign=center milesalign=center 1:42.69align=center $388,000align=center II[7]
align=center 2021Travel Column Florent GerouxBrad H. CoxOXO Equine align=center milesalign=center 1:42.75align=center $400,000align=center II[8]
align=center 2020Bonny SouthFlorent GerouxBrad H. CoxJuddmonte Farmsalign=center milesalign=center 1:43.57align=center $388,000align=center II[9]
align=center 2019Street BandSophie DoyleJ. Larry JonesJ. Larry Jones, Cindy Jones & Ray Francis, align=center milesalign=center 1:44.54align=center $392,000align=center II[10]
align=center 2018Chocolate MartiniMitchell MurrillThomas M. AmossDouble Doors Racingalign=center milesalign=center 1:44.44align=center $293,000align=center II[11]
align=center 2017FarrellChanning HillWayne M. CatalanoCoffeepot Stablesalign=center milesalign=center 1:44.09align=center $388,000align=center II[12]
align=center 2016Land Over SeaJohn R. VelazquezDoug F. O'NeillReddam Racingalign=center milesalign=center 1:44.74align=center $400,000align=center II[13]
align=center 2015I'm a ChatterboxFlorent GerouxJ. Larry JonesCarolyn & Fletcher Grayalign=center milesalign=center 1:44.40align=center $396,000align=center II[14]
align=center 2014UntapableRosie NapravnikSteven M. AsmussenWinchell Thoroughbredsalign=center milesalign=center 1:43.09align=center $384,000align=center II[15]
align=center 2013Unlimited BudgetJavier CastellanoTodd A. PletcherRepole Stablealign=center milesalign=center 1:43.22align=center $490,000align=center II[16]
align=center 2012Believe You CanRosie NapravnikJ. Larry JonesBrereton C. Jonesalign=center milesalign=center 1:43.94align=center $480,000align=center II[17]
align=center 2011Daisy DevineJames GrahamAndrew McKeeverJames M. Milleralign=center milesalign=center 1:44.25align=center $500,000align=center II[18]
align=center 2010Quiet TemperRobby AlbaradoDale L. RomansMark H. Stanleyalign=center milesalign=center 1:44.55align=center $300,000align=center II[19]
align=center 2009Rachel AlexandraCalvin H. BorelHal WigginsL & M Partnersalign=center milesalign=center 1:43.55align=center $400,000align=center II[20]
align=center 2008Proud SpellGabriel SaezJ. Larry JonesBrereton C. Jonesalign=center milesalign=center 1:44.01align=center $376,000align=center II[21]
align=center 2007Mistical PlanCorey NakataniDoug F. O'NeillJ. Paul Reddamalign=center milesalign=center 1:44.02align=center $396,000align=center II[22]
2006Race not held
align=center 2005SummerlyJerry D. BaileySteven M. AsmussenWinchell Thoroughbredsalign=center milesalign=center 1:43.79align=center $300,000align=center II[23]
align=center 2004AshadoCornelio VelasquezTodd A. PletcherStarlight Racingalign=center milesalign=center 1:43.07align=center $300,000align=center II[24]
align=center 2003Lady TakDonnie MecheHeiligbrodt Racingalign=center milesalign=center 1:44.36align=center $350,000align=center II[25]
align=center 2002Take Charge LadyAnthony J. D'AmicoKenneth G. McPeekSelect Stablealign=center milesalign=center 1:43.30align=center $350,000align=center II[26]
align=center 2001Real CozzyEddie Martin Jr.Daniel C. PeitzRobert E. & Lawana L. Lowalign=center milesalign=center 1:44.58align=center $350,000align=center II[27]
align=center 2000Shawnee CountryDonnie MecheD. Wayne LukasOverbrook Farmalign=center milesalign=center 1:44.81align=center $350,000align=center III[28]
align=center 1999SilverbulletdayGary L. StevensBob BaffertMike Pegramalign=center milesalign=center 1:44.99align=center $372,900align=center III[29]
align=center 1998Lu RaviWillie MartinezCarl BowmanYoshio Fujitaalign=center milesalign=center 1:43.70align=center $300,000align=center III[30]
align=center 1997Blushing K. D.Donnie MecheSam B. David Jr.James P. & Sue V. Burnsalign=center milesalign=center 1:42.20align=center $175,000align=center III[31]
align=center 1996Bright TimeLuis Felipe DiazBenjamin W. Perkins Sr.New Farmalign=center milesalign=center 1:45.98align=center $157,550align=center III[32]
align=center 1995§ Brushing GloomJerilyn BrownRichard W. Smallalign=center milesalign=center 1:45.12align=center $150,000align=center III[33]
align=center 1994Two AltazanoKirk LeBlancWilliam SticeHarold V. Goodmanalign=center milesalign=center 1:42.50align=center $156,400align=center III[34]
align=center 1993Silky FeatherElvis J. PerrodinTony J. RicheyStanton P. Powellalign=center milesalign=center 1:44.60align=center $106,800align=center III[35]
align=center 1992Prospectors DelitePat DayNeil J. HowardWilliam S. Farishalign=center milesalign=center 1:44.20align=center $106,650align=center III[36]
align=center 1991Rare PickPatrick A. JohnsonTerry L. MasonWilliam H. Turneralign=center milesalign=center 1:46.50align=center $109,400align=center III[37]
align=center 1990Pampered StarShane RomeroRobert J. FrankelRitt Family Trust & Engelson align=center milesalign=center 1:44.60align=center $99,200align=center III[38]
align=center 1989MistaurianDouglas ValienteStephen A. DiMauroChaus Stablealign=center milesalign=center 1:44.80align=center $90,000align=center III[39]
align=center 1988Quite a GemElvis J. PerrodinFrank L. BrothersJohn A. Franksalign=center milesalign=center 1:46.40align=center $90,000align=center III[40]
align=center 1987Up the ApalacheeMario R. TorresGeorge ArceneauxJohn Minos Simonalign=center milesalign=center 1:45.40align=center $100,000align=center III[41]
align=center 1986Tiffany LassRicky FrazierAngel Barreraalign=center milesalign=center 1:45.00align=center $166,400align=center III[42]
align=center 1985Ronnie FranklinNoxie Romano Jr.Joseph Pizzatolaalign=center milesalign=center 1:44.80align=center $182,400align=center III[43]
align=center 1984My Darling OneChris McCarronLaz BarreraDolly Greenalign=center milesalign=center 1:44.60align=center $170,000align=center III[44]
align=center 1983Bright CrocusSandy HawleyAdrian J. MaxwellW. Levan, B. Walters & L. Westonalign=center milesalign=center 1:45.80align=center $114,000align=center III[45]
align=center 1982Before DawnJorge VelasquezJohn M. VeitchCalumet Farmalign=center milesalign=center 1:45.40align=center $113,000align=center III[46]
align=center 1981Truly BoundBill ShoemakerBud DelpWindfields Farmalign=center milesalign=center 1:44.80align=center $108,400align=center [47]
align=center 1980Honest and TrueAlonzo GuajardoLarry Robideaux Jr.Jessica G. Bellalign=center milesalign=center 1:44.40align=center $56,375align=center [48]
1979Race not held
align=center rowspan=21978La Doree (ARG)Bryan FannLouie J. Roussel IIIEarl Schiebalign=center rowspan=2 milesalign=center 1:52.40align=center $38,487align=center rowspan=2[49]
Shadycroft LadyRuben Martinez Jr.Robert E. PratherMary L. Tobinalign=center 1:52.60align=center $37,387[50]
align=center Table The RumorBill ShoemakerFrank L. BrothersAlbert M. Stall Sr. & Jack Van Bergalign=center milesalign=center 1:52.40align=center $90,300align=center [51]
align=center 1977 (Mar)Quid KitAngelo Jean TrosclairS. Allen King Jr.Adele W. Paxsonalign=center milesalign=center 1:45.60align=center $34,525align=center [52]
align=center 1976Bronze PointHeriberto ArroyoHarry TrotsekHoward B. Noonan align=center milesalign=center 1:44.40align=center $34,250align=center [53]
align=center 1975Lucky LeslieDonald BrumfieldDouglas A. DodsonValley Farm align=center milesalign=center 1:46.60align=center $30,000align=center [54]
align=center 1974Bold RosiePhillip RubbiccoJere R. SmithW. Archie Loftonalign=center milesalign=center 1:46.60align=center $34,325align=center [55]
align=center 1973Knitted GlovesJulio C. EspinosaIsaac K. MourarRobert E. Lehmannalign=center milesalign=center 1:46.00align=center $23,825align=center [56]
align=center 1972My CharmerLarry MelanconLarry Robideaux Jr.Benjamin S. Castlemanalign=center milesalign=center 1:46.00align=center $28,350align=center [57]
align=center 1971Rosemont BowKenneth KnappHarry TrotsekBrightview Farmalign=center milesalign=center 1:43.40align=center $17,675align=center [58]
align=center 1970Kay Emy Martinez HeathRalph Lentini Joseph Strausalign=center milesalign=center 1:47.60align=center $18,825align=center [59]
align=center 1969† Royal FilletLeroy MoyersW. Clayton PrickettW. Clayton Prickettalign=center milesalign=center 1:46.80align=center $16,600align=center [60]
align=center 1968TrapezeJimmy NicholsAlbert M. Stall Sr.John C. Oxleyalign=center milesalign=center 1:46.20align=center $18,075align=center [61]
align=center 1967Furl SailJoe L. LopezJohn L. WinansMrs. Edwin K. Thomas align=center milesalign=center 1:45.20align=center $17,300align=center [62]
align=center 1966Help On WayLarry Gilligan Ronnie G. WarrenEverett Lowrance align=center milesalign=center 1:52.60align=center $10,000align=center [63]
Notes:
§ Ran as an entry
† In the 1969 running of the event Around The Horn was first past the post but was disqualified and place second for interference in the straight and Royal Fillet was declared the winner.

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: FURL SAIL (USA) b. M, 1964 - 34 Starts, 17 Wins, 2 Places, 3 Shows Career Earnings: $273,759 . 2021 . 10 March 2021 . Thoroughbred Database .
  2. Web site: Twinspires.com Fair Grounds Oaks (Gr. 2) . www.equibase.com . 2021 . 10 March 2021.
  3. Web site: FAIR GROUNDS OAKS (2ND. DIV.) - FAIR GROUNDS, LA. 2021 . 10 March 2021 . Thoroughbred Database .
  4. Web site: FAIR GROUNDS OAKS - FAIR GROUNDS, LA. 2021 . 10 March 2021 . Thoroughbred Database .
  5. Web site: 2023 Fair Grounds Oaks Presented by Fasig-Tipton Grade 2 - (race 11) . Equibase . 23 March 2024 . 29 March 2024.
  6. Web site: 2023 Fair Grounds Oaks Presented by Fasig-Tipton Grade 2 - (race 11) . Equibase . 25 March 2023 . 25 March 2023.
  7. Web site: 2022 Twinspires.com Fair Grounds Oaks Grade 2 - (race 11) . Equibase . 20 March 2021 . 25 March 2023.
  8. Web site: 2021 Twinspires.com Fair Grounds Oaks Grade 2 - (race 13) . Equibase . 20 March 2021 . 21 March 2021.
  9. Web site: 2020 Twinspires.com Fair Grounds Oaks Grade 2 - (race 11) . Equibase . 21 March 2020 . 9 March 2021.
  10. Web site: 2019 Twinspires.com Fair Grounds Oaks Grade 2 - (race 12) . Equibase . 23 March 2019 . 9 March 2021.
  11. Web site: 2018 Twinspires.com Fair Grounds Oaks Grade 2 - (race 10) . Equibase . 24 March 2018 . 9 March 2021.
  12. Web site: 2017 Twinspires.com Fair Grounds Oaks Grade 2 - (race 10) . Equibase . 1 April 2017 . 9 March 2021.
  13. Web site: 2016 Twinspires.com Fair Grounds Oaks Grade 2 - (race 9) . Equibase . 26 March 2016 . 9 March 2021.
  14. Web site: 2015 Fair Grounds Oaks Grade 2 - (race 9) . Equibase . 28 March 2015 . 9 March 2021.
  15. Web site: 2014 Fair Grounds Oaks Grade 2 - (race 7) . Equibase . 29 March 2014 . 9 March 2021.
  16. Web site: 2013 Fair Grounds Oaks Grade 2 - (race 7) . Equibase . 30 March 2013 . 9 March 2021.
  17. Web site: 2012 Fair Grounds Oaks Grade 2 - (race 10) . Equibase . 31 March 2012 . 9 March 2021.
  18. Web site: 2011 Fair Grounds Oaks Grade 2 - (race 8) . Equibase . 26 March 2011 . 9 March 2021.
  19. Web site: 2010 Fair Grounds Oaks Grade 2 - (race 9) . Equibase . 26 March 2010 . 9 March 2021.
  20. Web site: 2009 Fair Grounds Oaks Grade 2 - (race 6) . Equibase . 14 March 2009 . 9 March 2021.
  21. Web site: 2008 Fair Grounds Oaks Grade 2 - (race 8) . Equibase . 8 March 2008 . 9 March 2021.
  22. Web site: 2007 Fair Grounds Oaks Grade 2 - (race 8) . Equibase . 10 March 2007 . 9 March 2021.
  23. Web site: 2005 Fair Grounds Oaks Grade 2 - (race 8) . Equibase . 12 March 2005 . 9 March 2021.
  24. Web site: 2004 Fair Grounds Oaks Grade 2 - (race 9) . Equibase . 6 March 2004 . 9 March 2021.
  25. Web site: 2003 Fair Grounds Oaks Grade 2 - (race 9) . Equibase . 8 March 2003 . 9 March 2021.
  26. Web site: 2002 Fair Grounds Oaks Grade 2 - (race 9) . Equibase . 9 March 2002 . 9 March 2021.
  27. Web site: 2001 Fair Grounds Oaks Grade 2 - (race 6) . Equibase . 10 March 2001 . 9 March 2021.
  28. Web site: 2000 Fair Grounds Oaks Grade 3 - (race 6) . Equibase . 11 March 2000 . 9 March 2021.
  29. Web site: 1999 Fair Grounds Oaks Grade 3 - (race 9) . Equibase . 13 March 1999 . 9 March 2021.
  30. Web site: 1998 Fair Grounds Oaks Grade 3 - (race 9) . Equibase . 14 March 1998 . 9 March 2021.
  31. Web site: 1997 Fair Grounds Oaks Grade 3 - (race 8) . Equibase . 15 March 1997 . 9 March 2021.
  32. Web site: 1996 Fair Grounds Oaks Grade 3 - (race 8) . Equibase . 16 March 1996 . 9 March 2021.
  33. Web site: 1995 Fair Grounds Oaks Grade 3 - (race 8) . Equibase . 18 March 1995 . 9 March 2021.
  34. Web site: 1994 Fair Grounds Oaks Grade 3 - (race 8) . Equibase . 20 March 1994 . 9 March 2021.
  35. Web site: 1993 Fair Grounds Oaks Grade 3 - (race 9) . Equibase . 28 March 1993 . 9 March 2021.
  36. Web site: 1992 Fair Grounds Oaks Grade 3 - (race 9) . Equibase . 29 March 1992 . 9 March 2021.
  37. Web site: 1991 Fair Grounds Oaks Grade 3 - (race 9) . Equibase . 17 March 1991 . 9 March 2021.
  38. Web site: Pampered Star wins Oaks – (race 9: held 25 March 1990) . . . 29 . 26 March 1990 . 9 March 2021.
  39. Web site: Stakes Results Fair Grounds – (race 9: held 25 March 1989) . . . 8 . 20 March 1989 . 9 March 2021.
  40. Web site: Quite A Gem gives Franks another win – (race 11: held 20 March 1988) . . . 17 . 21 March 1988 . 9 March 2021.
  41. Web site: Fair Grounds Results – (race 11: held 22 March 1987) . . . 17 . 23 March 1987 . 9 March 2021.
  42. Web site: Unbeaten Tiffany Lass rallies – (race 10: held 22 March 1986) . . . 52 . 23 March 1986 . 9 March 2021.
  43. Web site: Marshua's Echelon Wins at Fair Grounds – (race 10: held 30 March 1985) . . . 464 . 31 March 1985 . 9 March 2021.
  44. Web site: My Darling One Wins – (race 10: held 24 March 1984) . . . 58 . 25 March 1984 . 9 March 2021.
  45. Web site: Fair Ground Oaks – (race 10: held 26 March 1983) . . . 62 . 27 March 1983 . 9 March 2021.
  46. Web site: Before Dawn zips; – (race 10: held 27 March 1983) . . . 16 . 28 March 1983 . 9 March 2021.
  47. Web site: Truly Bound a winner – (race 9: held 28 March 1981) . . . 58 . 29 March 1981 . 9 March 2021.
  48. Web site: At Fair Grounds – (race 9: held 22 March 1980) . . . 44 . 23 March 1980 . 9 March 2021.
  49. Web site: La Doree, Shadycroft Lady Win Divisions of Fair Grounds Oaks – (race 8: held 17 December 1978) . . . 18 . 18 December 1978 . 9 March 2021.
  50. Web site: La Doree win in stretch run – (race 9: held 17 December 1978) . . . 6 . 18 December 1978 . 9 March 2021.
  51. Web site: Fair Grounds – (race 9: held 17 December 1977) . . . 51 . 18 December 1977 . 9 March 2021.
  52. Web site: Fair Grounds Oaks – (race 9: held 12 March 1977) . . . 32 . 13 March 1977 . 9 March 2021.
  53. Web site: Bronze Point takes Oaks – (race 9: held 14 March 1976) . . . 11 . 15 March 1976 . 9 March 2021.
  54. Web site: 'Rumor Has First Loss – (race 9: held 23 February 1975) . . . 26 . 24 February 1975 . 10 March 2021.
  55. Web site: Bold Rosie wins Oaks – (race 9: held 10 March 1974) . . . 23 . 11 March 1974 . 10 March 2021.
  56. Web site: Racing Roundup – (race 9: held 10 March 1973) . . . 46 . 11 March 1973 . 10 March 2021.
  57. Web site: Golden Eagle II, My Charmer win – (race 9: held 27 March 1972) . . . 23 . 28 March 1972 . 10 March 2021.
  58. Web site: Fair Grounds results – (race 8: held 20 March 1971) . . . 85 . 21 March 1971 . 10 March 2021.
  59. Web site: Fair Grounds – (race 9: held 7 March 1970) . . . 45 . 8 March 1970 . 10 March 2021.
  60. Web site: Royal Fillet Wins On Bump Call – (race 8: held 8 March 1969) . . . 86 . 9 March 1969 . 10 March 2021.
  61. Web site: Trapeze Gets By in Louisiana Oaks – (race 9: held 9 March 1968) . . . 126 . 10 March 1968 . 10 March 2021.
  62. Web site: Furl Sail Wins At Fair Grounds – (race 9: held 9 March 1967) . . . 22 . 10 March 1967 . 10 March 2021.
  63. Web site: Fair Grounds results – (race 8: held 19 February 1966) . . . 55 . 20 February 1966 . 10 March 2021.

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