Lexington Stakes (Keeneland) Explained

Class:Grade III
Horse Race:Lexington Stakes
Location:Keeneland Race Course
Lexington, Kentucky, United States
Inaugurated:Initial: 1936 - 1942
Reestablished: 1973 (as Calumet Purse)
Race Type:Thoroughbred – Flat racing
Distance: miles
Surface:Dirt
Track:left-handed
Qualification:Three-year-olds
Weight:123 lbs with allowances
Purse:US$400,000 (since 2022)
Sponsor:Stonestreet Farm (since 2017)

The Lexington Stakes is a Grade III American Thoroughbred horse race for three-year-old horses at a distance of one and one-sixteenth miles on the dirt run annually in April during at Keeneland Race Course in Lexington, Kentucky during their spring meeting. The event currently offers a purse of $400,000.[1]

History

First running of the event was on 24 October 1936, closing day of Keeneland's inaugural fall meeting as a six furlong race for two-year-olds and was won by Manhasset Stable's White Tie who ran as an entry with Greentree Stable's Tattered (finished 5th) winning by in a time of 1:12 flat. In 1938 the conditions of the event were changed to a handicap for horses three-years-old and older and the distance set at miles. In 1940 the distance was extended to miles for two runnings in which Joe DeSoto's Steel Heels won both events including setting a new track record in 1941. In October 1942, Keeneland held its last meeting due to the track being closed during World War II, the event was run as the Lexington Purse over a distance of miles.[2]

In 1973 Keeneland schedule an overnight allowance event as the Calumet Purse for three year old horses which was held in April during the Spring meeting prior to the signature event of the meeting - Blue Grass Stakes. The event was named after Calumet Farm, a Thoroughbred breeding and training farm in Lexington. The 1975 winner of the event, Master Derby not only completed this double but later in May of that year also won the middle leg of the U.S Triple Crown, Preakness Stakes.

In 1984 the event was renamed to the Lexington Stakes.[2]

In 1986 the event was upgrade by the American Graded Stakes Committee to Grade III.[3] Two years later the event was once again upgraded to Grade II and held this classification until 2010.

In 1989 the event has been scheduled after the Blue Grass Stakes and it is rare now that horses will run in both events. The race was downgraded to Grade III status for 2011.[4]

Since 2013 the event has been the last race with qualification points for the Road to the Kentucky Derby as a Wild Card event.

The event was not held 2020 during Keeneland's spring meeting which was moved to July and shortened due to the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States.[5]

Records

Speed record

Margins

Most wins by a jockey

Most wins by a trainer

Most wins by an owner

Winners

YearWinnerAgeJockeyTrainerOwnerDistanceTimePurseGradeRef
Lexington Stakes
align=center 2024Encinoalign=center 3Florent GerouxBrad H. CoxGodolphinalign=center milesalign=center 1:43.93align=center $365,500 align=center III[6]
align=center 2023First Missionalign=center 3Luis SaezBrad H. CoxGodolphinalign=center milesalign=center 1:43.74align=center $398,750align=center III[7]
align=center 2022Tawny Port align=center 3Florent GerouxBrad H. CoxPeachtree Stablealign=center milesalign=center 1:45.24align=center $398,750align=center III[8]
align=center 2021King Furyalign=center 3Brian Hernandez Jr.Kenneth G. McPeekalign=center milesalign=center 1:43.50align=center $200,000align=center III[9]
2020Race not held
align=center 2019Owendalealign=center 3Florent GerouxBrad H. CoxRupp Racingalign=center milesalign=center 1:44.14align=center $200,000align=center III[10]
align=center 2018My Boy Jackalign=center 3J. Keith DesormeauxDon't Tell My Wife Stables & Monomoy Stables align=center milesalign=center 1:44.22align=center $200,000align=center III[11]
align=center 2017Senior Investmentalign=center 3Channing HillKenneth G. McPeekFern Circle Stablesalign=center milesalign=center 1:45.05align=center $200,000align=center III[12]
align=center 2016Collectedalign=center 3Javier CastellanoBob BaffertSpeedway Stablealign=center milesalign=center 1:43.33align=center $150,000align=center III[13]
align=center 2015Divining Rodalign=center 3Julien R. LeparouxArnaud DelacourLael Stables align=center milesalign=center 1:43.29align=center $250,000align=center III[14]
align=center 2014Mr. Speakeralign=center 3Jose LezcanoPhipps Stablealign=center milesalign=center 1:44.18align=center $200,000align=center III[15]
align=center 2013Winning Causealign=center 3Julien R. LeparouxTodd A. PletcherAlto Racingalign=center milesalign=center 1:43.93align=center $200,000align=center III[16]
align=center 2012All Squared Awayalign=center 3Julio A. GarciaWesley A. WardAltamira Racing Stable & Wire to Wire Racing align=center milesalign=center 1:42.55align=center $200,000align=center III[17]
align=center 2011Derby Kittenalign=center 3Julien R. LeparouxMichael J. Makeralign=center milesalign=center 1:42.03align=center $200,000align=center III[18]
align=center 2010Exhialign=center 3Robby AlbaradoTodd A. PletcherWertheimer et Frèrealign=center milesalign=center 1:44.38align=center $300,000align=center II[19]
align=center 2009Advicealign=center 3Garrett K. GomezTodd A. PletcherWinStar Farmalign=center milesalign=center 1:43.33align=center $300,000align=center II[20]
align=center 2008Behindatthebaralign=center 3David R. FloresTodd A. PletcherPadua Stables, Michael Shustek & W. Don Stanleyalign=center milesalign=center 1:42.14align=center $325,000align=center II[21]
align=center 2007Slew's Tizzyalign=center 3Robby AlbaradoGregory FoxJoseph LaCombe Stablealign=center milesalign=center 1:43.20align=center $325,000align=center II[22]
align=center 2006Showing Upalign=center 3Cornelio VelasquezBarclay TaggLael Stablesalign=center milesalign=center 1:46.42align=center $325,000align=center II[23]
align=center 2005Coin Silveralign=center 3Javier CastellanoTodd A. PletcherPeachtree Stablealign=center milesalign=center 1:45.76align=center $325,000align=center II[24]
align=center 2004Quintons Gold Rushalign=center 3Jerry D. BaileySteven M. AsmussenPadua Stables & Jay Manoogianalign=center milesalign=center 1:43.82align=center $325,000align=center II[25]
align=center 2003Scrimshawalign=center 3Edgar S. PradoD. Wayne LukasBob Lewis & Beverly Lewisalign=center milesalign=center 1:45.47align=center $363,675align=center II[26]
align=center 2002Proud Citizenalign=center 3Mike E. SmithD. Wayne LukasRobert C. Baker, David Cornstein & William L. Mackalign=center milesalign=center 1:44.58align=center $364,650align=center II[27]
align=center 2001Keatsalign=center 3Larry MelanconNiall M. O'CallaghanHenry E. Pabstalign=center milesalign=center 1:43.54align=center $371,475align=center II[28]
align=center 2000Unshadedalign=center 3Shane SellersCarl A. NafzgerJames Tafel align=center milesalign=center 1:43.60align=center $357,400align=center II[29]
align=center 1999align=center 3Jerry D. BaileyD. Wayne LukasRobert Lewis & Beverly Lewisalign=center milesalign=center 1:41.00align=center $378,700align=center II[30]
align=center 1998Classic Catalign=center 3Robby AlbaradoDavid C. Cross Jr.Gary M. Garberalign=center milesalign=center 1:42.80align=center $368,225align=center II[31]
align=center 1997Touch Goldalign=center 3Gary L. StevensDavid E. HofmansFrank Stronach & Stonerside Stablealign=center milesalign=center 1:43.20align=center $188,650align=center II[32]
align=center 1996City by Nightalign=center 3Shane SellersPatrick B. ByrneNancy & Richard Kasteralign=center milesalign=center 1:42.20align=center $199,150align=center II[33]
align=center 1995Star Standardalign=center 3Pat DayNicholas P. ZitoWilliam J. Condren & Joseph Cornacchiaalign=center milesalign=center 1:45.00align=center $161,100align=center II[34]
align=center 1994Southern Rhythmalign=center 3Garrett K. GomezJames O. KeeferWilliam Heiligbrodt, et al. align=center milesalign=center 1:45.60align=center $137,250align=center II[35]
align=center 1993Grand Jewelalign=center 3Jerry D. BaileyNeil J. HowardWilliam S. Farish III & William S. Kilroyalign=center milesalign=center 1:43.60align=center $140,675align=center II[36]
align=center 1992align=center 3Ricardo D. LopezAngel M. MedinaMelvin A. Benitezalign=center milesalign=center 1:44.00align=center $137,050align=center II[37]
align=center 1991align=center 3Jerry D. BaileyFrank L. BrothersLazy Lane Farmsalign=center milesalign=center 1:42.60align=center $133,450align=center II[38]
align=center 1990Home At Lastalign=center 3Jerry D. BaileyCarl A. NafzgerRussell L. Reineman Stablealign=center milesalign=center 1:43.40align=center $112,900align=center II[39]
align=center 1989Notationalign=center 3Pat DayJames W. MurphyJoan C. Johnson align=center milesalign=center 1:44.40align=center $110,250align=center II[40]
align=center 1988Risen Staralign=center 3Jacinto VasquezLouie J. Roussel IIILouie J. Roussel III & Ronnie Lamarquealign=center milesalign=center 1:42.80align=center $105,600align=center II[41]
align=center 1987Waralign=center 3Herb McCauleyD. Wayne LukasTom Gentryalign=center milesalign=center 1:44.40align=center $147,950align=center III[42]
align=center 1986§ Wise Timesalign=center 3K. Keith AllenPhilip A. GleavesRussell L. Reineman Stablealign=center milesalign=center 1:44.80align=center $110,450align=center III[43]
align=center 1985Stephan's Odysseyalign=center 3Laffit Pincay Jr.Woodford C. StephensHenryk de Kwiatkowskialign=center milesalign=center 1:42.60align=center $53,500align=center [44]
align=center 1984He Is A Great Dealalign=center 3Julio C. EspinozaBernard S. FlintBernard S. Flint & Michael Palmisanoalign=center milesalign=center 1:45.40align=center $53,000align=center [45]
Calumet Purse
align=center 1983Highland Parkalign=center 3Jacinto VasquezAnthony L. Basile Bwamazon Farm & Brereton C. Jonesalign=center milesalign=center 1:44.80align=center $27,400align=center [46]
align=center 1982Stage Revieweralign=center 3Jerry D. BaileyLucien LaurinMrs. Lucien Laurinalign=center milesalign=center 1:44.20align=center $30,200align=center [47]
align=center 1981Swinging Lightalign=center 3Dan Delahoussaye James P. ConwayEdgar Zantkeralign=center milesalign=center 1:44.20align=center $25,000align=center [48]
align=center 1980Rockhill Nativealign=center 3John Oldham Herbert K. Stevens Harry A. Oakalign=center milesalign=center 1:43.40align=center $24,500align=center [49]
align=center 1979Pianistalign=center 3Michael Morgan Peter M. Howe Pillar Farmalign=center milesalign=center 1:43.00align=center $23,600align=center [50]
align=center 1978Sensitive Princealign=center 3Mickey Solomone H. Allen JerkensJoseph Taubalign=center milesalign=center 1:44.80align=center $15,000align=center [51]
align=center 1977Gibouleealign=center 3Jeffrey FellJacques Dumas Jean-Louis Levesquealign=center milesalign=center 1:42.80align=center $15,000align=center [52]
align=center 1976 No Linkalign=center 3Darrel McHargueDouglas Davis Jr. Fred Selz & Gus Blassalign=center milesalign=center 1:43.20align=center $15,000align=center [53]
align=center 1975Master Derbyalign=center 3Darrel McHargueSmiley AdamsGolden Chance Farmalign=center milesalign=center 1:42.60align=center $15,000align=center [54]
align=center 1974Satan's Hillsalign=center 3David E. Whited Peter W. Salmen Jr. Crimson King Farmalign=center milesalign=center 1:43.00align=center $12,500align=center [55]
align=center 1973† Our Nativealign=center 3Don BrumfieldWilliam Resseguet Jr. Mrs. Elizabeth Prichard, Edward W. Thomas & William Resseguet Jr.align=center milesalign=center 1:42.80align=center $12,500align=center [56]
1943 - 1972Race not held
Lexington Purse
align=center 1942Technicianalign=center 6Ovie ScurlockRoss O. HigdonWoolford Farmalign=center milesalign=center 1:46.80align=center $2,500align=center [57]
Lexington Handicap
align=center 1941Steel Heelsalign=center 5Jimmy GeorgeFrank P. Letellier Junius W. Bellalign=center milesalign=center 2:03.40align=center $2,500align=center [58]
align=center 1940Steel Heelsalign=center 4Albert SniderFrank P. Letellier Junius W. Bellalign=center milesalign=center 2:04.20align=center $2,500align=center [59]
align=center 1939Chief Onawayalign=center 3Eddie ArcaroRichard T. WattsLawrence Barkeralign=center milesalign=center 1:50.40align=center $2,000align=center [60]
align=center 1938Tunicaalign=center 3George SouthCharles C. NormanJoe DeSopoalign=center milesalign=center 1:49.40align=center $1,975align=center [61]
Lexington Stakes
align=center 1937Co-Sportalign=center 2Porter Roberts Richard T. RunnelsBenjamin Friendalign=center 6 furlongsalign=center 1:12.80align=center $4,050align=center [62]
align=center 1936§ White Tiealign=center 2Joseph CowleyJohn M. Gaver Sr.Manhasset Stablealign=center 6 furlongsalign=center 1:12.00align=center $3,675align=center [63]
Legend:

Notes:
† In the 1973 running of the event, Starkers finished first but was disqualified for interference and was placed second. Our Native was declared the winner.
§ Ran as part of an entry

See also

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Keeneland Condition Book. 2022 . 13 April 2022 . Equibse .
  2. Web site: LEXINGTON STAKES - MULTIPLE TRACKS. 2021 . 2 April 2021 . Thoroughbred Database .
  3. Web site: Stonestreet Lexington Stakes (Gr. 3) . www.equibase.com . 2 April 2021 . en.
  4. Web site: Blood Horse: 2011 Graded Stakes: 13 Fewer Than '10 . BloodHorse Staff . 2 December 2010.
  5. Web site: Keeneland Applies to Run Summer Meet July 8–12 . 22 May 2020 . 22 May 2020 . BloodHorse.com . Byron . King.
  6. Web site: 2024 Stonestreet Lexington Stakes Grade 3 - (race 9) . Equibase . 13 April 2024 . 17 April 2024.
  7. Web site: 2023 Stonestreet Lexington Stakes Grade 3 - (race 9) . Equibase . 15 April 2023 . 16 April 2023.
  8. Web site: 2022 Stonestreet Lexington Stakes Grade 3 - (race 9) . Equibase . 16 April 2022 . 16 April 2022.
  9. Web site: 2021 Stonestreet Lexington Stakes Grade 3 - (race 9) . Equibase . 10 April 2021 . 11 April 2021.
  10. Web site: 2019 Stonestreet Lexington Stakes Grade 3 - (race 9) . Equibase . 13 April 2019 . 31 March 2021.
  11. Web site: 2018 Stonestreet Lexington Stakes Grade 3 - (race 9) . Equibase . 14 April 2018 . 31 March 2021.
  12. Web site: 2017 Stonestreet Lexington Stakes Grade 3 - (race 9) . Equibase . 15 April 2017 . 31 March 2021.
  13. Web site: 2016 Lexington Stakes Grade 3 - (race 9) . Equibase . 16 April 2016 . 31 March 2021.
  14. Web site: 2015 Coolmore Lexington Stakes Grade 3 - (race 10) . Equibase . 11 April 2015 . 31 March 2021.
  15. Web site: 2014 Coolmore Lexington Stakes Grade 3 - (race 9) . Equibase . 19 April 2014 . 31 March 2021.
  16. Web site: 2013 Coolmore Lexington Stakes Grade 3 - (race 9) . Equibase . 20 April 2013 . 31 March 2021.
  17. Web site: 2012 Coolmore Lexington Stakes Grade 3 - (race 9) . Equibase . 21 April 2012 . 31 March 2021.
  18. Web site: 2011 Coolmore Lexington Stakes Grade 3 - (race 9) . Equibase . 23 April 2011 . 31 March 2021.
  19. Web site: 2010 Coolmore Lexington Stakes Grade 2 - (race 9) . Equibase . 17 April 2010 . 31 March 2021.
  20. Web site: 2009 Coolmore Lexington Stakes Grade 2 - (race 9) . Equibase . 18 April 2009 . 31 March 2021.
  21. Web site: 2008 Coolmore Lexington Stakes Grade 2 - (race 9) . Equibase . 19 April 2008 . 31 March 2021.
  22. Web site: 2007 Coolmore Lexington Stakes Grade 2 - (race 9) . Equibase . 21 April 2007 . 31 March 2021.
  23. Web site: 2006 Coolmore Lexington Stakes Grade 2 - (race 9) . Equibase . 22 April 2006 . 31 March 2021.
  24. Web site: 2005 Coolmore Lexington Stakes Grade 2 - (race 9) . Equibase . 23 April 2005 . 31 March 2021.
  25. Web site: 2004 Coolmore Lexington Stakes Grade 2 - (race 9) . Equibase . 17 April 2004 . 31 March 2021.
  26. Web site: 2003 Coolmore Lexington Stakes Grade 2 - (race 8) . Equibase . 19 April 2003 . 31 March 2021.
  27. Web site: 2002 Coolmore Lexington Stakes Grade 2 - (race 8) . Equibase . 20 April 2002 . 31 March 2021.
  28. Web site: 2001 Coolmore Lexington Stakes Grade 2 - (race 9) . Equibase . 21 April 2001 . 31 March 2021.
  29. Web site: 2000 Coolmore Lexington Stakes Grade 2 - (race 9) . Equibase . 22 April 2000 . 31 March 2021.
  30. Web site: 1999 Coolmore Lexington Stakes Grade 2 - (race 8) . Equibase . 18 April 1999 . 31 March 2021.
  31. Web site: 1998 Coolmore Lexington Stakes Grade 2 - (race 8) . Equibase . 19 April 1998 . 31 March 2021.
  32. Web site: 1997 Lexington Stakes Grade 2 - (race 8) . Equibase . 20 April 1997 . 31 March 2021.
  33. Web site: 1996 Lexington Stakes Grade 2 - (race 8) . Equibase . 21 April 1996 . 31 March 2021.
  34. Web site: 1995 Lexington Stakes Grade 2 - (race 8) . Equibase . 23 April 1995 . 31 March 2021.
  35. Web site: 1994 Lexington Stakes Grade 2 - (race 8) . Equibase . 24 April 1994 . 31 March 2021.
  36. Web site: 1993 Lexington Stakes Grade 2 - (race 8) . Equibase . 18 April 1993 . 31 March 2021.
  37. Web site: 1992 Lexington Stakes Grade 2 - (race 8) . Equibase . 21 April 1992 . 31 March 2021.
  38. Web site: 1991 Lexington Stakes Grade 2 - (race 8) . Equibase . 21 April 1991 . 31 March 2021.
  39. Web site: Home At Last takes Lexington Stakes – (race 8: held 24 April 1990) . Jennie . Rees . . 32 . 25 April 1990 . 31 March 2021.
  40. Web site: Notation wins, may get a run for roses – (race 8: held 25 April 1989) . Jennie . Rees . . 36 . 26 April 1989 . 31 March 2021.
  41. Web site: Risen Star post upset in Lexington Stakes – (race 8: held 16 April 1988) . Jennie . Rees . . 41 . 17 April 1988 . 31 March 2021.
  42. Web site: War wins battle in Lexington Stakes as favorites fail – (race 7: held 11 April 1987) . Jennie . Rees . . 14 . 12 April 1987 . 31 March 2021.
  43. Web site: Wise Times pulls upset in Lexington – (race 7: held 12 April 1986) . Maryjean . Wall . . 22, 31 . 13 April 1986 . 31 March 2021.
  44. Web site: Stephan's Odyssey presents Derby case in Lexington – (race 8: held 16 April 1985) . Jennie . Rees . . 35 . 17 April 1985 . 1 April 2021.
  45. Web site: He Is A Great Deal exactly that in swamping Swale – (race 8: held 17 April 1984) . Billy . Reed . . 35 . 18 April 1984 . 1 April 2021.
  46. Web site: Highland Park wins but fails to boost Derby stock – (race 7: held 19 April 1983) . Billy . Reed . . 11, 12 . 20 April 1983 . 31 March 2021.
  47. Web site: Stage Reviewer Upsets Favorite in Calumet – (race 7: held 13 April 1982) . Frank T. . Phelps . . 46 . 14 April 1982 . 1 April 2021.
  48. Web site: Swinging Light scores heady win – (race 7: held 14 April 1981) . Frank T. . Phelps . . 20 . 15 April 1981 . 1 April 2021.
  49. Web site: Rockhill Native's romp in Calumet delights Stevens – (race 7: held 15 April 1980) . Billy . Reed . . 37 . 16 April 1980 . 1 April 2021.
  50. Web site: Pillar Farm's Pianist Captures First in Keeneland's Calumet – (race 7: held 17 April 1979) . Staff Wire Dispatches . . 18 . 18 April 1979 . 1 April 2021.
  51. Web site: 'Prince' is no pauper in Calumet romp – (race 7: held 18 April 1978) . Bob . Adair . . 53 . 19 April 1978 . 1 April 2021.
  52. Web site: Giboulee nips Run Dusty Run by a nose – (race 7: held 18 April 1977) . Bob . Adair . . 45 . 19 April 1977 . 1 April 2021.
  53. Web site: Missing Link; Calumet Field Follows A Non-Derby Eligible – (race 7: held 13 April 1976) . Frank T. . Phelps . . 23 . 14 April 1976 . 1 April 2021.
  54. Web site: Master Derby Breezes To Calumet Purse Win – (race 7: held 15 April 1975) . Frank T. . Phelps . . 9 . 16 April 1975. 1 April 2021.
  55. Web site: Satan's Hills wins Derby prep by neck, gains Whited's praise – (race 7: held 16 April 1974) . Jim . Bolus . . 36 . 17 April 1974 . 1 April 2021.
  56. Web site: Our Native Wins Calumet After Stewards' Ruling Downs Stakers – (race 7: held 17 April 1973) . Frank T. . Philips . . 11 . 18 April 1973 . 31 March 2021.
  57. Web site: Technician Wins By Nose; Takes Lexington Purse On Keeneland's Opening Day; Moscow II finishes Second, Three Lengths Ahead Of Gramps – (race 5: held 13 October 1942) . . . 19 . 14 October 1942 . 2 April 2021.
  58. Web site: Steel Heels Wins Lexington Handicap As Fall Meeting Opens At Keeneland; 6,000 Fans Witness Initial Card – (race 5: held 7 October 1941) . Babe . Kimbourgh . . 1, 6 . 8 October 1941 . 2 April 2021.
  59. Web site: ...; Steel Heels Pays $46.80 – (race 5: held 8 October 1940) . Neville . Dunn . . 6, 7 . 9 October 1940 . 2 April 2021.
  60. Web site: 9,000 Fans See Chief Onaway Win Feature – (race 5: held 14 October 1939) . Neville . Dunn . . 11, 17 . 15 October 1939 . 31 March 2021.
  61. Web site: Tunica Smashes Track Record – (race 5: held 15 October 1938) . Neville . Dunn . . 56 . 16 October 1938 . 31 March 2021.
  62. Web site: 8,000 Throng Keeneland Co-Sport wins Lexington Stakes – (race 5: held 16 October 1937) . . 56 . 17 October 1937 . 31 March 2021.
  63. Web site: White Tie wins Lexington Stakes – (race 5: held 24 October 1936) . . 25 . 25 October 1936 . 31 March 2021.

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