Wise Dan Stakes Explained

Surface:Turf
Class:Grade II
Horse Race:Wise Dan Stakes
Location:Churchill Downs
Louisville, Kentucky, United States
Inaugurated:1983 (as Firecracker Handicap)
Race Type:Thoroughbred - Flat racing
Website:Churchill Downs
Distance: miles
Track:Left-handed
Qualification:Four-year-olds and older
Weight:123 lbs. with allowances
Purse:$500,000 (2024)

The Wise Dan Stakes is a Grade II American thoroughbred horse race for horses four-year-old and older run at a distance of one and one sixteenth of a mile on the turf held annually in June at Churchill Downs racetrack in Louisville, Kentucky.

History

The event was inaugurated on 4 July 1983 as the Firecracker Handicap over a distance of 7 furlongs on a sloppy dirt track and was won by Shot n' Missed who defeated the odds on favorite Dave's Friend in a five horse field. In the third running in 1985 the winner Rapid Gray set a new track record for the distance in a time of 1:21. The event was discontinued for seven years and when it was revived in 1993 it was held on the turf course over a distance of one mile.[1]

The event was classified as Grade III in 1995, and upgraded to Grade II in 2002.

The event attracted several champion turf runners including Kitten's Joy who won the event in 2004 and later that year became U.S. Champion Male Turf Horse and Miesque's Approval who won this event in 2006 and later that year would capture the Breeders' Cup Mile.

The only duel winner was Wise Dan of this event who in 2011 won in his turf debut and 2013.[2] Later in 2013 Wise Dan was crowned American Horse of the Year for the second year running.

The race was renamed as the Wise Dan Stakes in 2016[3]

The distance was increased from 1 mile to miles also in 2016.

The race was placed on hiatus in June 2022 due to the suspension of turf racing at Churchill Downs.[4]

In 2023 the event was moved to Ellis Park after Churchill Downs closed their spring meeting earlier due to a spate of injuries.[5]

Records

Speed records
Margins:
Most wins
Most wins by a jockey
Most wins by a trainer
Most wins by an owner

Winners

YearWinnerAgeJockeyTrainerOwnerDistanceTimePurseGradeRef
At Churchill Downs – Wise Dan Stakes
align=center 2024Ottoman Fleet (GB)align=center 5Flavien PratCharlie ApplebyGodolphin Racingalign=center milesalign=center 1:41.26align=center $465,000align=center II[6]
At Ellis Park
align=center 2023Stitchedalign=center 4Flavien PratGregory FoleyNathan McCauley, Michael W. Olszewski & William J. Mintonalign=center milesalign=center 1:40.97align=center $395,000align=center II[7]
At Churchill Downs
2022Race not held
align=center 2021Set Piece (GB)align=center 5Florent GerouxBrad H. CoxJuddmonte Farmsalign=center milesalign=center 1:40.50align=center $300,000align=center II[8]
align=center 2020Factor Thisalign=center 5Shaun BridgmohanBrad H. CoxGaining Ground Racing align=center milesalign=center 1:41.15align=center $200,000align=center II[9]
align=center 2019March to the Archalign=center 4Tyler GaffalioneMark E. CasseLive Oak Plantation align=center milesalign=center 1:40.58align=center $250,000align=center II[10]
align=center 2018Mr. Misunderstoodalign=center 4Florent GerouxBrad H. CoxFlurry Racing Stables, LLC (Staton Flurry)align=center milesalign=center 1:41.83align=center $200,000align=center II[11]
align=center 2017Kasaqui (ARG)align=center 7James GrahamIgnacio Correas IVWimborne Farm (Diane Perkins)align=center milesalign=center 1:40.26align=center $200,000align=center II[12]
align=center 2016Pleuven (FR)align=center 5Channing HillPhilip A. SimsNelson McMakinalign=center milesalign=center 1:40.96align=center $200,000align=center II[13]
Firecracker Stakes
align=center 2015Departingalign=center 5Miguel MenaAlbert Stall Jr.Claiborne Farm & Adele B. Dilschneideralign=center 1 milealign=center 1:38.16align=center $200,000align=center II[14]
align=center 2014Silver Maxalign=center 5Robby AlbaradoDale L. RomansMark Bacon & Dana Wellsalign=center 1 milealign=center 1:34.21align=center $224,800align=center II[15]
Firecracker Handicap
align=center 2013Wise Danalign=center 6John R. VelazquezCharles LoPrestiMorton Finkalign=center 1 milealign=center 1:39.82align=center $168,450align=center II[16]
align=center 2012Guys Rewardalign=center 5Corey J. LanerieDale L. RomansMichael J. Bruderalign=center 1 milealign=center 1:38.46align=center $165,900align=center II[17]
align=center 2011Wise Danalign=center 4Jon CourtCharles LoPrestiMorton Finkalign=center 1 milealign=center 1:34.59align=center $203,000align=center II[18]
align=center 2010Tizdejavualign=center 5Gregory FoxMichael L Cooper & Pamela C. Ziebartalign=center 1 milealign=center 1:35.98align=center $205,625align=center II[19]
align=center 2009Mr. Sidneyalign=center 5Kent J. DesormeauxWilliam I. MottCircle E Racing (Lee Einsidler)align=center 1 milealign=center 1:37.28align=center $167,700align=center II[20]
align=center 2008Thorn Songalign=center 5Kent J. DesormeauxDale L. RomansZayat Stablesalign=center 1 milealign=center 1:36.89align=center $213,250align=center II[21]
align=center 2007align=center 5Ramon A. DominguezAngel A. Penna Jr.Holly Rinconalign=center 1 milealign=center 1:34.74align=center $232,000align=center II[22]
align=center 2006Miesque's Approvalalign=center 7Eddie CastroMartin D. WolfsonLive Oak Plantation (Charlotte C. Weber)align=center 1 milealign=center 1:34.52align=center $269,500align=center II[23]
align=center 2005Kitten's Joyalign=center 4Edgar S. PradoDale L. RomansKenneth and Sarah Ramseyalign=center 1 milealign=center 1:35.25align=center $274,000align=center II[24]
align=center 2004Quantum Meritalign=center 5Shane SellersDel W. Carroll IIVery Un Stable & Joseph Gioiaalign=center 1 milealign=center 1:34.15align=center $287,750align=center II[25]
align=center 2003Tap the Admiralalign=center 5John McKeeDel W. Carroll IIStanley Ettingeralign=center 1 milealign=center 1:35.48align=center $288,500align=center II[26]
align=center 2002Good Journeyalign=center 6Pat DayWallace DollaseFlaxman Holdings, Jarvis Margolis et al.align=center 1 milealign=center 1:34.83align=center $292,500align=center II[27]
align=center 2001Irish Prizealign=center 5Gary L. StevensNeil D. DrysdaleGainsborough Farmalign=center 1 milealign=center 1:34.68align=center $276,000align=center II[28]
align=center 2000Conservealign=center 4Shane SellersFrank L. BrothersClaiborne Farmalign=center 1 milealign=center 1:35.12align=center $287,000align=center II[29]
align=center 1999Joe Who (BRZ)align=center 4Robby AlbaradoBob BaffertJames E. Helzeralign=center 1 milealign=center 1:36.78align=center $238,750align=center III[30]
align=center 1998Claire's Honoralign=center 4Anthony J. D'AmicoMichael A. TammaroMereworth Farmalign=center 1 milealign=center 1:35.93align=center $286,500align=center III[31]
align=center 1997Soviet Line (IRE)align=center 7Pat DayKiaran P. McLaughlinGainsborough Farmalign=center 1 milealign=center 1:37.67align=center $203,350align=center III[32]
align=center 1996Rare Reasonalign=center 5Patrick A. JohnsonWalter M. Bindner Jr.Mason C. Ruddalign=center 1 milealign=center 1:33.81align=center $203,000align=center III[33]
align=center 1995Jaggery Johnalign=center 4Dean KutzPeter M. VestalTom M. Careyalign=center 1 milealign=center 1:33.78align=center $114,400align=center III[34]
align=center 1994First and Onlyalign=center 7Tracy J. HebertWalter M. Bindner Jr.Mason C. Ruddalign=center 1 milealign=center 1:35.33align=center $113,200align=center Listed [35]
align=center 1993Cleonealign=center 4Craig PerretWilliam I. MottAllen E. Paulsonalign=center 1 milealign=center 1:35.90align=center $115,100align=center Listed [36]
1986 - 1992Race not held
align=center 1985Rapid Grayalign=center 4Larry MelanconWilliam I. MottWilliam F. Lucas align=center 7 furlongsalign=center 1:21.20align=center $54,250align=center [37]
align=center 1984Turn and Cheeralign=center 7James McKnightA. J. Foyt IIIA. J. Foyt Jr.align=center 7 furlongsalign=center 1:25.60align=center $55,250align=center [38]
align=center 1983Shot n' Missedalign=center 6Leroy MoyersBrenda WilsonWilliam F. Lucas align=center 7 furlongsalign=center 1:23.20align=center $44,800align=center [39]

Legend:

See also

List of American and Canadian Graded races

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Statistics - Wise Dan Stakes. www.equibase.com . 15 June 2020.
  2. Web site: Manley. Travers. Horse of the Year Wise Dan Headlines 23rd Firecracker Handicap. Churchill Downs. 6 January 2016. 26 June 2013.
  3. News: Lintner. Jonathan. Churchill renames spring stakes for Wise Dan. 6 January 2016 . The Courier-Journal. 5 January 2016.
  4. Web site: Churchill Scraps Turf Use for Remaining Spring Stakes; The track had hoped to run four stakes races on its turf course July 2–3. . 2022-06-28 . www.bloodhorse.com . King . Byron .
  5. Web site: King . Byron . Churchill Downs Suspends Meet; Dates to Shift to Ellis The ongoing meet at Churchill Downs had been scheduled to run through July 3. . Bloodhorse.com . 12 June 2023 . 2 June 2023.
  6. Web site: 2024 Wise Dan Stakes Grade 2 - (race 7) . Equibase . 29 June 2024 . 30 June 2024.
  7. Web site: 2023 Wise Dan Stakes Grade 2 - (race 9) . Equibase . 1 July 2023 . 2 July 2023.
  8. Web site: 2021 Wise Dan Stakes Grade 2 - (race 10) . Equibase . 26 June 2021 . 26 June 2021.
  9. Web site: 2020 Wise Dan Stakes Grade 2 - (race 9) . Equibase . 20 June 2020 . 26 June 2021.
  10. Web site: 2019 Wise Dan Stakes Grade 2 - (race 6) . Equibase . 15 June 2019 . 15 June 2020.
  11. Web site: 2018 Wise Dan Stakes Grade 2 - (race 6) . Equibase . 16 June 2018 . 15 June 2020.
  12. Web site: 2017 Wise Dan Stakes Grade 2 - (race 6) . Equibase . 17 June 2017 . 15 June 2020.
  13. Web site: 2016 Wise Dan Stakes Grade 2 - (race 7) . Equibase . 18 June 2016 . 15 June 2020.
  14. Web site: 2015 Firecracker Stakes Grade 2 - (race 8) . Equibase . 27 June 2015 . 15 June 2020.
  15. Web site: 2014 Firecracker Stakes Grade 2 - (race 8) . Equibase . 28 June 2014 . 15 June 2020.
  16. Web site: 2013 Firecracker Handicap Grade 2 - (race 9) . Equibase . 29 June 2013 . 15 June 2020.
  17. Web site: 2012 Firecracker Handicap Grade 2 - (race 7) . Equibase . 1 July 2012 . 15 June 2020.
  18. Web site: 2011 Firecracker Handicap Grade 2 - (race 10) . Equibase . 4 July 2011 . 15 June 2020.
  19. Web site: 2010 Firecracker Handicap Grade 2 - (race 10) . Equibase . 4 July 2010 . 15 June 2020.
  20. Web site: 2009 Firecracker Handicap Grade 2 - (race 10) . Equibase . 4 July 2009 . 15 June 2020.
  21. Web site: 2008 Firecracker Handicap Grade 2 - (race 10) . Equibase . 4 July 2008 . 15 June 2020.
  22. Web site: 2007 Firecracker Handicap Grade 2 - (race 10) . Equibase . 30 June 2007 . 15 June 2020.
  23. Web site: 2006 Firecracker Breeders' Cup Handicap Grade 2 - (race 10) . Equibase . 1 July 2006 . 15 June 2020.
  24. Web site: 2005 Firecracker Breeders' Cup Handicap Grade 2 - (race 10) . Equibase . 4 July 2005 . 15 June 2020.
  25. Web site: 2004 Firecracker Breeders' Cup Handicap Grade 2 - (race 8) . Equibase . 3 July 2004 . 15 June 2020.
  26. Web site: 2003 Firecracker Breeders' Cup Handicap Grade 2 - (race 9) . Equibase . 5 July 2003 . 15 June 2020.
  27. Web site: 2002 Firecracker Breeders' Cup Handicap Grade 2 - (race 10) . Equibase . 4 July 2002 . 15 June 2020.
  28. Web site: 2001 Firecracker Breeders' Cup Handicap Grade 2 - (race 10) . Equibase . 4 July 2001 . 15 June 2020.
  29. Web site: 2000 Firecracker Breeders' Cup Handicap Grade 2 - (race 9) . Equibase . 4 July 2000 . 15 June 2020.
  30. Web site: 1999 Firecracker Breeders' Cup Handicap Grade 3 - (race 12) . Equibase . 27 June 1999 . 15 June 2020.
  31. Web site: 1998 Firecracker Breeders' Cup Handicap Grade 3 - (race 8) . Equibase . 28 June 1998 . 15 June 2020.
  32. Web site: 1997 Firecracker Breeders' Cup Handicap Grade 3 - (race 8) . Equibase . 29 June 1997 . 15 June 2020.
  33. Web site: 1996 Firecracker Breeders' Cup Handicap Grade 3 - (race 8) . Equibase . 30 June 1996 . 15 June 2020.
  34. Web site: 1995 Firecracker Handicap Grade 3 - (race 10) . Equibase . 4 July 1995 . 15 June 2020.
  35. Web site: 1994 Firecracker Handicap Listed - (race 9) . Equibase . 4 July 1994 . 15 June 2020.
  36. Web site: 1993 Firecracker Handicap Listed - (race 7) . Equibase . 4 July 1993 . 15 June 2020.
  37. News: Rapid Gray zips to track record in Firecracker (1985 Firecracker Handicap - race 9: held 29 June 1985) . . 30 June 1985 . 15 June 2020 . 11, 50 . Jennie . Rees .
  38. News: Turn and Cheer wins Firecracker (1984 Firecracker Handicap - race 9: held 29 June 1984) . . 30 June 1984 . 15 June 2020 . 31 . Jennie . Rees .
  39. News: Thoroughbred Racing Results (1983 Firecracker Handicap - race 9: held 4 July 1983) . . 5 July 1983 . 15 June 2020 . 24 .

This article is licensed under the GNU Free Documentation License. It uses material from the Wikipedia article "Wise Dan Stakes".

Except where otherwise indicated, Everything.Explained.Today is © Copyright 2009-2024, A B Cryer, All Rights Reserved. Cookie policy.