La Troienne Stakes Explained

Class:Grade I
Horse Race:La Troienne Stakes
Location:Churchill Downs
Louisville, Kentucky, United States
Inaugurated:1986 (as Louisville Budweiser Breeders' Cup Handicap)
Race Type:Thoroughbred – Flat racing
Website:Churchill Downs
Distance: miles
Surface:Dirt
Track:left-handed
Qualification:Fillies & Mares, four-years-old & up
Weight:123lbs with allowances
Purse:$1,000,000 (since 2024)
Sponsor:Fasig-Tipton (2024)

The La Troienne Stakes is a Grade I American Thoroughbred horse race for fillies and mares, age four and older, over a distance of miles held annually in early May on the Kentucky Oaks day meeting at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky during the spring meeting. The current purse is $500,000.[1]

History

The event was inaugurated on May 3, 1986, on Kentucky Derby Day as the Louisville Budweiser Breeders' Cup Handicap at a distance of miles for three-year-olds and older and was won by the favorite, five-year-old gelding Hopeful Word in small field of four starters.

The following year the event's conditions were changed to fillies & mares that were four years old or older.[2]

The event with Budweiser and Breeders' Cup sponsorship and added incentives to base purses attracted good quality runners. The event was classified as a Grade III in 1988 and it was upgraded once more in 1990.[1] The event was renamed to Louisville Breeders' Cup Stakes in 2007, Louisville Stakes in 2008 and Louisville Distaff Stakes in 2009.[1] In 2010 the race was renamed after the famous broodmare La Troienne to the La Troienne Stakes.[3]

This event was upgraded to a Grade I for its 2014.[4]

Of the more notable runnings of this event was the 2010 edition which saw the heavily favored 2009 US Horse of the Year Rachel Alexandra returning to Churchill Downs for the first time since her 2009 Kentucky Oaks victory trying to lead all the way but was defeated by Unbridled Belle by a head.[3] The 1996 winner Escena went on to win the Breeders' Cup Distaff and become US Champion Older Female Horse. The 2008 winner Ginger Punch won this event easily as the reigning 2007 US Champion Older Female Horse as an overwhelming favorite.

Records

Speed record
Margins
Most wins
Most wins by a jockey
Most wins by an owner

Winners

YearWinnerAgeJockeyTrainerOwnerDistanceTimePurseGradeRef
La Troienne Stakes
align=center 2024align=center 5Florent GerouxJuddmonte Farmsalign=center milesalign=center 1:43.24align=center $1,000,000align=center I[5]
align=center 2023Played Hardalign=center 5John R. VelazquezPhilip A. BauerRigney Racingalign=center milesalign=center 1:42.48align=center $750,000align=center I[6]
align=center 2022Pauline's Pearl align=center 4Joel RosarioSteven M. AsmussenStonestreet Stablesalign=center milesalign=center 1:42.46align=center $750,000align=center I[7]
align=center 2021 Shedaresthedevilalign=center 4Florent GerouxFlurry Racing Stables, Qatar Racing Limited & Big Aut Farmsalign=center milesalign=center 1:42.69align=center $500,000align=center I [8]
align=center 2020Monomoy Girlalign=center 5Florent GerouxBrad H. Cox Michael Dubb, Monomoy Stables, The Elkstone Group & Bethlehem Stables align=center milesalign=center 1:42.14align=center $500,000align=center I [9]
align=center 2019She's a Juliealign=center 4Ricardo Santana Jr.Steven M. AsmussenWhispering Oaks Farm, Team Hanley, Tim & Anna Cambron, Bradley Thoroughbreds, Madaket Stablesalign=center milesalign=center 1:43.58align=center $500,000align=center I[10]
align=center 2018Saltyalign=center 4Tyler GaffalioneMark E. CasseGary Barber, Baccari Racing Stable & Chester Princealign=center milesalign=center 1:43.78align=center $350,000align=center I[11]
align=center 2017Big Worldalign=center 4Florent GerouxThomas M. AmossMaggi Mossalign=center milesalign=center 1:44.91align=center $300,000align=center I[12]
align=center 2016Curalinaalign=center 4John R. VelazquezTodd A. PletcherEclipse Thoroughbred Partnersalign=center milesalign=center 1:42.45align=center $300,000align=center I[13]
align=center 2015Molly Morganalign=center 6Corey J. LanerieDale L. RomansWilliam D. Cubbedgealign=center milesalign=center 1:43.25align=center $300,000align=center I[14]
align=center 2014On Fire Babyalign=center 5Joe M. JohnsonGary G. HartlageAnita Cauleyalign=center milesalign=center 1:43.48align=center $327,000align=center I[15]
align=center 2013Authenticityalign=center 6John R. VelazquezTodd A. PletcherPadua Stables align=center milesalign=center 1:42.09align=center $335,100align=center II[16]
align=center 2012Juanitaalign=center 4Michael J. MakerWilliam S. & Graydon Pattersonalign=center milesalign=center 1:42.82align=center $327,000align=center II[17]
align=center 2011Blind Luckalign=center 4Garrett K. GomezJerry HollendorferMark DeDomenico, John Carver, Peter Abruzzo & Jerry Hollendorferalign=center milesalign=center 1:42.93align=center $339,900align=center II[18]
align=center 2010Unrivaled Bellealign=center 4William I. MottPeter Vegso & Gary Seidleralign=center milesalign=center 1:42.97align=center $418,800align=center II[19]
Louisville Distaff Stakes
align=center 2009Miss Isellaalign=center 4Calvin H. BorelIan R. WilkesDomino Stud of Lexingtonalign=center milesalign=center 1:42.75align=center $379,700align=center II[20]
Louisville Stakes
align=center 2008Ginger Punchalign=center 5Rafael BejaranoRobert J. FrankelStronach Stablesalign=center milesalign=center 1:43.08align=center $268,200align=center II[21]
Louisville Breeders' Cup Stakes
align=center 2007Fiery Pursuitalign=center 4Calvin H. BorelD. Wayne LukasOverbrook Farmalign=center milesalign=center 1:44.11align=center $305,197align=center II[22]
Louisville Breeders' Cup Handicap
align=center 2006align=center 4Rafael BejaranoTodd A. PletcherCharles H. Wacker IIIalign=center milesalign=center 1:42.96align=center $271,000align=center II[23]
align=center 2005Shadow Castalign=center 4Robby AlbaradoNeil J. HowardWilliam S. Farish IIIalign=center milesalign=center 1:42.43align=center $336,300align=center II[24]
align=center 2004Lead Storyalign=center 5Calvin H. BorelCarl A. NafzgerA. Stephen Miles Jr.align=center milesalign=center 1:44.37align=center $327,000align=center II[25]
align=center 2003Youalign=center 4Jerry D. BaileyRobert J. FrankelEdmund A. Gannalign=center milesalign=center 1:43.21align=center $325,500align=center II[26]
align=center 2002Spainalign=center 5Jerry D. BaileyD. Wayne LukasThe Thoroughbred Corporationalign=center milesalign=center 1:43.93align=center $332,700align=center II[27]
align=center 2001Saudi Poetryalign=center 4Victor EspinozaBob BaffertThe Thoroughbred Corporationalign=center milesalign=center 1:42.53align=center $279,000align=center II[28]
align=center 2000Heritage of Goldalign=center 5Shane SellersThomas M. AmossJack Gareyalign=center milesalign=center 1:42.99align=center $255,250align=center II[29]
align=center 1999Silent Eskimoalign=center 4Calvin H. BorelBobby C. BarnettJohn A. Franksalign=center milesalign=center 1:43.82align=center $268,250align=center II[30]
align=center 1998Escenaalign=center 5Jerry D. BaileyWilliam I. MottAllen E. Paulsonalign=center milesalign=center 1:44.84align=center $287,750align=center II[31]
align=center 1997Halo Americaalign=center 7Calvin H. BorelBobby C. BarnettJohn A. Franksalign=center milesalign=center 1:42.78align=center $222,600align=center II[32]
align=center 1996Jewel Princessalign=center 4Chris McCarronWallace DollaseRichard J. Stephenalign=center milesalign=center 1:42.50align=center $220,000align=center II[33]
Louisville Budweiser Breeders' Cup Handicap
align=center 1995Fit to Leadalign=center 5Kent DesormeauxRichard E. MandellaJim Colbert, Randall D. Hubbard, Connie Sczesnyalign=center milesalign=center 1:43.46align=center $212,500align=center II[34]
align=center 1994One Dreameralign=center 6Gary StevensThomas F. ProctorGlen Hill Farmalign=center milesalign=center 1:43.73align=center $210,200align=center II[35]
align=center 1993Quilma (CHI)align=center 6José A. SantosTri-Honors Stablealign=center milesalign=center 1:44.61align=center $92,800align=center II[36]
align=center 1992Fowdaalign=center 4Pat ValenzuelaRichard J. LundyAllen E. Paulsonalign=center milesalign=center 1:44.16align=center $155,000align=center II[37]
align=center 1991Fit for a Queenalign=center 5Jerry D. BaileySteven C. PenrodHermitage Farmalign=center milesalign=center 1:43.13align=center $156,200align=center II[38]
align=center 1990Connie's Giftalign=center 4Pat DayNeil J. HowardWilliam S. Farish III & William S. Kilroyalign=center milesalign=center 1:45.80align=center $154,500align=center II [39]
align=center 1989Darien Missalign=center 4Patrick A. JohnsonGeorge R. Arnold IITaylor Asburyalign=center milesalign=center 1:46.00align=center $155,000align=center III [40]
align=center 1988By Land By Seaalign=center 5Fernando ToroGary F. JonesJayeff B Stablealign=center milesalign=center 1:43.20align=center $154,150align=center III[41]
align=center 1987Queen Alexandraalign=center 5Don BrumfieldGeorge M. BakerRosalind Rosenthalalign=center milesalign=center 1:42.80align=center $154,300 align=center [42]
align=center 1986Hopeful Wordalign=center 5Pat DayCarl BowmanJames Clifton, Robert Doll & Barrett Morrisalign=center milesalign=center 1:49.40align=center $153,550align=center [43]
Notes:
† Inaugural event in 1986 the conditions of the event were for horses three years old and older

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: La Troienne Stakes Profile. Equibase. 5 May 2017.
  2. Web site: LA TROIENNE STAKES – MULTIPLE TRACKS . Thoroughbred Pedigree Online . 2020 . 26 August 2020.
  3. Web site: Unrivaled Belle Upsets Rachel in La Troienne. BloodHorse.com. 5 May 2017 . 2 May 2010 . Jason . Shandler.
  4. Web site: Eight Stakes Elevated in Status for 2014 . BloodHorse.com . 5 May 2017 . Tom . LaMarra . 6 December 2013 .
  5. Web site: Fasig-Titpon La Troienne Stakes Grade 1 – (race 5) . Equibase . 3 May 2024 . 3 May 2024.
  6. Web site: La Troienne S. presented by Signify Health Grade 1 – (race 9) . Equibase . 6 May 2023.
  7. Web site: La Troienne S. presented by Signify Health Grade 1 – (race 6) . Equibase . 7 May 2022.
  8. Web site: La Troienne S. presented by Twinspires.com Grade 1 – (race 8) . Equibase . 1 May 2021.
  9. Web site: 2020 La Troienne S. presented by Oak Grove Racing and Gaming Stakes Grade 1 – (race 11) . Equibase . 4 September 2020 . 4 September 2020.
  10. Web site: 2019 La Troienne S. presented by Inside Access from Chase Grade 1 – (race 8) . Equibase . 3 May 2019 . 25 August 2020.
  11. Web site: 2018 La Troienne S. presented by Twinspires.com Grade 1 – (race 6) . Equibase . 4 May 2018 . 25 August 2020.
  12. Web site: 2017 La Troienne S. Presented by Spirited Funds Grade 1 – (race 5) . Equibase . 5 May 2017 . 25 August 2020.
  13. Web site: 2016 La Troienne Stakes Grade 1 – (race 6) . Equibase . 6 May 2016 . 25 August 2020.
  14. Web site: 2015 La Troienne Stakes Grade 1 – (race 7) . Equibase . 1 May 2015 . 25 August 2020.
  15. Web site: 2014 La Troienne Stakes Grade 1 – (race 5) . Equibase . 2 May 2014 . 25 August 2020.
  16. Web site: 2013 La Troienne Stakes Grade 2 – (race 6) . Equibase . 3 May 2013 . 25 August 2020.
  17. Web site: 2012 La Troienne Stakes Grade 2 – (race 6) . Equibase . 4 May 2012 . 25 August 2020.
  18. Web site: 2011 La Troienne Stakes Grade 2 – (race 6) . Equibase . 6 May 2011 . 25 August 2020.
  19. Web site: 2010 La Troienne Stakes Grade 2 – (race 6) . Equibase . 30 April 2010 . 25 August 2020.
  20. Web site: 2009 Louisville Distaff Stakes Grade 2 – (race 7) . Equibase . 1 May 2009 . 25 August 2020.
  21. Web site: 2008 Louisville Stakes Grade 2 – (race 6) . Equibase . 2 May 2008 . 25 August 2020.
  22. Web site: 2007 Louisville Breeders' Cup Stakes Grade 2 – (race 8) . Equibase . 4 May 2007 . 25 August 2020.
  23. Web site: 2006 Louisville Breeders' Cup Handicap Grade 2 – (race 8) . Equibase . 5 May 2006 . 25 August 2020.
  24. Web site: 2005 Louisville Breeders' Cup Handicap Grade 2 – (race 8) . Equibase . 6 May 2005 . 25 August 2020.
  25. Web site: 2004 Louisville Breeders' Cup Handicap Grade 2 – (race 8) . Equibase . 30 April 2004 . 25 August 2020.
  26. Web site: 2003 Louisville Breeders' Cup Handicap Grade 2 – (race 8) . Equibase . 2 May 2003 . 25 August 2020.
  27. Web site: 2002 Louisville Breeders' Cup Handicap Grade 2 – (race 7) . Equibase . 3 May 2002 . 25 August 2020.
  28. Web site: 2001 Louisville Breeders' Cup Handicap Grade 2 – (race 7) . Equibase . 4 May 2001 . 25 August 2020.
  29. Web site: 2000 Louisville Breeders' Cup Handicap Grade 2 – (race 7) . Equibase . 5 May 2000 . 25 August 2020.
  30. Web site: 1999 Louisville Breeders' Cup Handicap Grade 2 – (race 7) . Equibase . 30 April 1999 . 25 August 2020.
  31. Web site: 1998 Louisville Breeders' Cup Handicap Grade 2 – (race 7) . Equibase . 1 May 1998 . 25 August 2020.
  32. Web site: 1997 Louisville Breeders' Cup Handicap Grade 2 – (race 7) . Equibase . 2 May 1997 . 25 August 2020.
  33. Web site: 1996 Louisville Breeders' Cup Handicap Grade 2 – (race 7) . Equibase . 3 May 1996 . 25 August 2020.
  34. Web site: 1995 Louisville Budweiser Breeders' Cup Handicap Grade 2 – (race 7) . Equibase . 5 May 1995 . 25 August 2020.
  35. Web site: 1994 Louisville Budweiser Breeders' Cup Handicap Grade 2 – (race 7) . Equibase . 6 May 1994 . 25 August 2020.
  36. Web site: 1993 Louisville Budweiser Breeders' Cup Handicap Grade 2 – (race 7) . Equibase . 30 April 1993 . 25 August 2020.
  37. Web site: 1992 Louisville Budweiser Breeders' Cup Handicap Grade 2 – (race 7) . Equibase . 1 May 1992 . 25 August 2020.
  38. Web site: 1991 Louisville Budweiser Breeders' Cup Handicap Grade 2 – (race 7) . Equibase . 3 May 1991 . 25 August 2020.
  39. News: With Day up, Connie's Gift roars from behind to win (1990 Louisville Budweiser Breeders' Cup Handicap – race 7: held 4 May 1990) . . 5 May 1990 . 26 August 2020 . 20 .
  40. News: Back at Churchill Downs, this Bud's for Darien Miss (1989 Louisville Budweiser Breeders' Cup Handicap – race 7: held 5 May 1989) . . 6 May 1989 . 26 August 2020 . 19 . Jim . Terhune .
  41. News: By Land By Sea has it 'easy' in Breeders' Cup (1988 Louisville Budweiser Breeders' Cup Handicap – race 7: held 6 May 1988) . . 7 May 1988 . 26 August 2020 . 18 . Russ . Brown .
  42. News: Queen Alexandra breaks up monopoly in Breeders' Cup (1987 Louisville Budweiser Breeders' Cup Handicap – race 7: held 6 May 1987) . . 7 May 1987 . 26 August 2020 . 9 . Russ . Brown .
  43. News: Pat makes Bowman's day with Hopeful Word (1986 Louisville Budweiser Breeders' Cup Handicap – race 7: held 3 May 1986) . . 4 May 1986 . 26 August 2020 . 15 . Patrick . Cushing .

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