Franklin Stakes Explained

Surface:Turf
Class:Grade II
Horse Race:Franklin Stakes
Location:Keeneland Race Course, Lexington, Kentucky United States
Inaugurated:1997 (as A. P. Indy Stakes)
Race Type:Thoroughbred - Flat racing - Turf
Website:www.keeneland.com
Distance: furlongs
Track:Left-handed
Qualification:Fillies and Mares, three years old and older
Weight:Base weight with allowances:
4-year-olds and up: 124 lbs.
3-year-olds: 122 lbs.
Purse:$350,000 (since 2023)

The Franklin Stakes is a Grade II American Thoroughbred horse race for fillies and mares that are three years old or older, over a distance of furlongs on the turf held annually in October at Keeneland Race Course, Lexington, Kentucky during the autumn meeting. The event currently carries a purse of $350,000.

History

The event is named in honor of Franklin County which is adjacent to Keeneland Race Course.

The race was inaugurated on 18 October 1997[1] as the A. P. Indy Stakes[1] in honor of the 1992 American Horse of the Year A.P. Indy.[2] The inaugural event was run in split divisions.[1]

In 2003 the event was renamed to the Clark County Stakes,[1] a Kentucky county adjacent to Lexington.

In 2005 the event was renamed to the Franklin County Stakes.[1] The 2006 running was moved to the All Weather Track.[1] In 2016 the event was upgraded to a Grade III[3]

The name of the event was modified in 2022 to the Franklin Stakes.[1]

In 2023 the American Graded Stakes Committee upgraded the event to Grade II status.[4]

Records

Speed record:

Margins:

Most wins

Most wins by a jockey

Most wins by a trainer

Most wins by an owner

Winners

YearWinnerAgeJockeyTrainerOwnerDistanceTimePurseGradeRef
Franklin Stakes
align=center 2023Tony Annalign=center 5Flavien PratPhilip D'AmatoAnthony Fanticola & A Venneri Racing align=center furlongsalign=center 1:02.42align=center $336,525align=center II [5]
align=center 2022Caravelalign=center 5 Tyler GaffalioneBrad H. Coxalign=center furlongsalign=center 1:02.59align=center $263,000align=center III[6]
Franklin County Stakes
align=center 2021Change of Controlalign=center 5Colby HernandezMichelle LovellPerry Harrisonalign=center furlongsalign=center 1:05.89align=center $149,400align=center III[7]
align=center 2020Got Stormy align=center 5Tyler GaffalioneMark E. CasseGary Barberalign=center furlongsalign=center 1:02.33align=center $150,000align=center III[8]
align=center 2019align=center 5Joel RosarioNeil D. DrysdaleTeam Valor Internationalalign=center furlongsalign=center 1:01.79align=center $150,000align=center III[9]
align=center 2018Chantelinealign=center 6Ricardo Santana Jr.Ten Broeck Farmalign=center furlongsalign=center 1:02.89align=center $100,000align=center III[10]
align=center 2017Morticiaalign=center 3Jose LezcanoGeorge R. Arnold IIG. Watts Humphrey Jr.align=center furlongsalign=center 1:03.92align=center $100,000align=center III[11]
align=center 2016Miss Ellaalign=center 4Joel RosarioH. Graham MotionJack Swain IIIalign=center furlongsalign=center 1:04.52align=center $100,000align=center III[12]
align=center 2015Agelessalign=center 6Julien R. LeparouxArnaud DelacourLael Stablesalign=center furlongsalign=center 1:03.66align=center $100,000align=center Listed [13]
align=center 2014Free as a Birdalign=center 5Joel RosarioIan R. WilkesElizabeth J. Valandoalign=center furlongsalign=center 1:03.60align=center $100,000align=center Listed [14]
align=center 2013Queen's Awardalign=center 6Kent J. DesormeauxEduardo CaramoriJessica Coudelaria align=center furlongsalign=center 1:03.12align=center $100,000align=center Listed [15]
align=center 2012Madame Giryalign=center 3Eddie CastroCam GambolatiNutmeg Stablesalign=center furlongsalign=center 1:03.12align=center $100,000align=center Listed [16]
align=center 2011Wild About Mariealign=center 4Robby AlbaradoJeffrey D. ThornburyIke Thrash & Dawn Thrashalign=center furlongsalign=center 1:03.01align=center $100,000align=center Listed [17]
align=center 2010Mimi's Blingalign=center 3Julien R. LeparouxEddie KenneallyEddie Kenneally & Pete Kirwanalign=center furlongsalign=center 1:03.48align=center $100,000align=center Listed [18]
align=center 2009Dubai Majestyalign=center 4Jamie TheriotW. Bret CalhounMartin Racing Stable & Dan Morganalign=center furlongsalign=center 1:03.64align=center $116,700align=center Listed [19]
align=center 2008Sly Stormalign=center 3Jamie TheriotThomas F. ProctorGlen Hill Farmalign=center furlongsalign=center 1:03.60align=center $112,200align=center Listed [20]
align=center 2007Stylish Wildcatalign=center 4Garrett K. GomezJohn W. SadlerC R K Stablealign=center furlongsalign=center 1:03.71align=center $114,700align=center Listed [21]
align=center 2006Society Hostessalign=center 4Garrett K. GomezChristophe ClementMoyglare Stud Farmalign=center 6 furlongsalign=center 1:09.59align=center $113,100align=center Listed [22]
align=center 2005Bright Goldalign=center 5Horacio KaramanosMary E. EpplerHazel B. Marshalign=center furlongsalign=center 1:02.53align=center $113,300align=center Listed [23]
Clark County Stakes
align=center 2004Dyna Da Wynaalign=center 4Pat DayW. Elliott WaldenWinStar Farmalign=center furlongsalign=center 1:03.32align=center $84,450align=center Listed [24]
align=center 2003On the Fritzalign=center 5Robby AlbaradoJames E. BakerWoodlynn Farmalign=center furlongsalign=center 1:02.92align=center $85,425align=center Listed [25]
A.P. Indy Stakes
align=center 2002Dixie Tacticsalign=center 4Edgar S. PradoMorris G. NicksDon Ebertsalign=center furlongsalign=center 1:03.47align=center $85,650align=center Listed [26]
align=center 2001Confessionalalign=center 5H. Graham MotionPin Oak Stablealign=center furlongsalign=center 1:04.06align=center $83,100align=center Listed [27]
align=center 2000Chris's Thunderalign=center 5Pat DayKelly L. BroussardMichael Schwartzalign=center furlongsalign=center 1:01.72align=center $81,900align=center Listed [28]
align=center 1999Ayrial Delightalign=center 7Marlon St. JulienRonald James TaylorDwight M. Mentzeralign=center furlongsalign=center 1:03.57align=center $65,163align=center Listed [29]
align=center rowspan=21998Ayrial Delightalign=center 6Randy RomeroDwight M. Mentzeralign=center furlongsalign=center 1:03.97align=center $60,450align=center Listed [30]
Song of Africaalign=center 5Pat DayJohn C. KimmelRonald E. Mageralign=center furlongsalign=center 1:03.48align=center $59,600align=center Listed [31]
align=center rowspan=21997Affair With Aflairalign=center 3Willie MartinezRichard J. LundySimi Racing Stablealign=center furlongsalign=center 1:04.98align=center $66,350align=center Listed [32]
Mariukaalign=center 4Donna M. BartonCharles LoPrestiCalumet Farmalign=center furlongsalign=center 1:04.30align=center $65,700align=center Listed [33]
Legend:

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Franklin Stakes . Equibase . 2022 . 17 October 2022.
  2. Web site: A.P. INDY (USA) dkb/br. H, 1989 - 11 Starts, 8 Wins, 0 Places, 1 Shows Career Earnings: $2,979,815 . Thoroughbred Pedigree Online . 2020 . 27 April 2020.
  3. Web site: FRANKLIN COUNTY STAKES - KEENELAND, KY . Thoroughbred Pedigree Online . 2020 . 27 April 2020.
  4. Web site: American Graded Stakes Committee Releases 2023 Grades; The Stephen Foster Stakes is the only new grade 1 stakes for 2023. . 16 December 2022 . 28 December 2022 . Bloodhorse.com . Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association.
  5. Web site: 2022 Franklin Stakes Grade 2 - (race 7) . Equibase . 15 October 2023 . 16 October 2023.
  6. Web site: 2022 Franklin Stakes Grade 3 - (race 7) . Equibase . 16 October 2022 . 17 October 2022.
  7. Web site: 2021 Buffalo Trace Franklin County Stakes Grade 3 - (race 9) . Equibase . 15 October 2021.
  8. Web site: 2020 Buffalo Trace Franklin County Stakes Grade 3 - (race 9) . Equibase . 10 October 2020 . 12 October 2020.
  9. Web site: 2019 Buffalo Trace Franklin County Stakes Grade 3 - (race 9) . Equibase . 11 October 2019 . 27 April 2020.
  10. Web site: 2018 Buffalo Trace Franklin County Stakes Grade 3 - (race 9) . Equibase . 12 October 2018 . 27 April 2020.
  11. Web site: 2017 Buffalo Trace Franklin County Stakes Grade 3 - (race 9) . Equibase . 13 October 2017 . 27 April 2020.
  12. Web site: 2016 Buffalo Trace Franklin County Stakes Grade 3 - (race 9) . Equibase . 14 October 2016 . 27 April 2020.
  13. Web site: 2015 Buffalo Trace Franklin County Stakes Listed - (race 9) . Equibase . 9 October 2015 . 27 April 2020.
  14. Web site: 2014 Buffalo Trace Franklin County Stakes Listed - (race 9) . Equibase . 10 October 2014 . 27 April 2020.
  15. Web site: 2013 Buffalo Trace Franklin County Stakes Listed - (race 9) . Equibase . 11 October 2013 . 27 April 2020.
  16. Web site: 2012 Buffalo Trace Franklin County Stakes Listed - (race 9) . Equibase . 12 October 2012 . 27 April 2020.
  17. Web site: 2011 Buffalo Trace Franklin County Stakes Listed - (race 9) . Equibase . 14 October 2011 . 27 April 2020.
  18. Web site: 2010 Buffalo Trace Franklin County Stakes Listed - (race 9) . Equibase . 15 October 2010 . 27 April 2020.
  19. Web site: 2009 Buffalo Trace Franklin County Stakes Listed - (race 9) . Equibase . 16 October 2009 . 27 April 2020.
  20. Web site: 2008 Buffalo Trace Franklin County Stakes Listed - (race 9) . Equibase . 10 October 2008 . 27 April 2020.
  21. Web site: 2007 Buffalo Trace Franklin County Stakes Listed - (race 9) . Equibase . 12 October 2007 . 27 April 2020.
  22. Web site: 2006 Buffalo Trace Franklin County Stakes Listed - (race 8) . Equibase . 19 October 2006 . 27 April 2020.
  23. Web site: 2005 Buffalo Trace Franklin County Stakes Listed - (race 8) . Equibase . 20 October 2005 . 27 April 2020.
  24. Web site: 2004 Clark County Stakes Listed - (race 8) . Equibase . 21 October 2004 . 27 April 2020.
  25. Web site: 2003 Clark County Stakes Listed - (race 8) . Equibase . 16 October 2003 . 27 April 2020.
  26. Web site: 2002 A.P. Indy Stakes Listed - (race 4) . Equibase . 5 October 2002 . 27 April 2020.
  27. Web site: 2001 A.P. Indy Stakes Listed - (race 4) . Equibase . 6 October 2001 . 27 April 2020.
  28. Web site: 2000 A.P. Indy Stakes Listed - (race 6) . Equibase . 8 October 2000 . 27 April 2020.
  29. Web site: 1999 A.P. Indy Stakes Listed - (race 7) . Equibase . 10 October 1999 . 27 April 2020.
  30. Web site: 1998 A.P. Indy Stakes (Division 1) Listed - (race 4) . Equibase . 18 October 1998 . 27 April 2020.
  31. Web site: 1998 A.P. Indy Stakes (Division 2) Listed - (race 6) . Equibase . 18 October 1998 . 27 April 2020.
  32. Web site: 1997 A.P. Indy Stakes (Division 1) Listed - (race 5) . Equibase . 18 October 1997 . 27 April 2020.
  33. Web site: 1997 A.P. Indy Stakes (Division 2) Listed - (race 7) . Equibase . 18 October 1997 . 27 April 2020.

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