Maker's Mark Mile Stakes Explained

Surface:Turf
Class:Grade 1
Horse Race:Maker's Mark Mile Stakes
Location:Keeneland Race Course
Lexington, Kentucky, United States
Inaugurated:1989 (as Fort Harrod Stakes)
Race Type:Thoroughbred – Flat racing
Website:www.keeneland.com
Distance:1 mile (8 furlongs)
Track:Left-handed
Qualification:Four-year-olds & up
Weight:123 lbs with allowances
Purse:US$600,000

The Maker's Mark Mile Stakes is a Grade I American Thoroughbred horse race for horses age four years old and older over a distance of one mile on the turf held annually in early April at Keeneland Race Course, Lexington, Kentucky during the spring meeting.

History

The event was inaugurated as the Fort Harrod Stakes on 13 April 1989 and was run over distance of about miles the won by the seven year old Yankee Affair who set a course record in winning the event in a time of 1:43. The following year the event was decreased to the current distance of one mile.[1]

The Fort Harrod Stakes was named after the fort which was named after James Harrod, who led an early party of settlers into Kentucky in the 1770s.[2]

In 1997 the Maker's Mark distillery located not far from Lexington, began their sponsorship of the event and Keeneland's administration renamed the event to the Maker's Mark Mile Stakes.[1] In 2010 the event was once again renamed to a bourbon distilled by Maker's Mark – Maker's 46 Mile Stakes.[3]

The event was classified a Grade III in 1991 and was upgraded to Grade II race in 2000.[4] In 2008 the event reached as a Grade I status confirming the quality that had competed in previous years and continues to attract.[1]

Several class horses who have won this event in the spring have continued to prove their dominance. The 1991 winner, Opening Verse continued on to win the Breeders' Cup Mile that year. Several others including Artie Schiller in 2005, 2006 US Champion Male Turf Horse Miesque's Approval and Kip Deville in 2007 have also performed this feat. Twice American Horse of the Year (2012, 2013) Wise Dan also won Breeders' Cup Mile in 2013 and also captured this event the following year for the second time.[1]

Miss Temple City is the only mare to have won this event in 2016.[4]

Records

Speed record

Margins

Most wins

Most wins by a jockey

Most wins by an owner

Most wins by a trainer

Winners

YearWinnerAgeJockeyTrainerOwnerDistanceTimePurseGradeRef
Maker's Mark Mile Stakes
2024Master of The Seas6William BuickCharlie Appleby1 mile1:37.10 $517,775 I[5]
2023Chez Pierre (FR)5Flavien PratArnaud DelacourLael Stables1 mile1:33.46$518,575I[6]
2022Shirl's Speight5Luis SaezRoger L. AttfieldCharles E. Fipke1 mile1:35.93$577,000I[7]
20216Irad Ortiz Jr.Chad C. BrownPeter M. Brant1 mile1:33.86$300,000I[8]
align=center 2020 War of Willalign=center 4Tyler GaffalioneMark E. CasseGary Barberalign=center 1 milealign=center 1:34.55align=center $300,000align=center I[9]
Maker's 46 Mile Stakes
align=center 2019Delta Princealign=center 6Javier CastellanoJames A. JerkensStronach Stablesalign=center 1 milealign=center 1:35.97align=center $300,000align=center I[10]
align=center 2018align=center 7Julien R. LeparouxBrian A. LynchTerry Hamiltonalign=center 1 milealign=center 1:34.71align=center $300,000align=center I[11]
align=center 2017American Patriotalign=center 4Javier CastellanoTodd A. PletcherWinStar Farmalign=center 1 milealign=center 1:34.70align=center $300,000align=center I[12]
align=center 2016† Miss Temple Cityalign=center 4Drayden Van DykeH. Graham MotionSagamore Farm, The Club Racing & Needle In A Haystack align=center 1 milealign=center 1:34.09align=center $300,000align=center I[13]
align=center 2015Jack Miltonalign=center 5Javier CastellanoTodd A. PletcherGary Barberalign=center 1 milealign=center 1:36.30align=center $300,000align=center I[14]
align=center 2014Wise Danalign=center 7John R. VelazquezCharles LoPrestiMorton Finkalign=center 1 milealign=center 1:34.91align=center $300,000align=center I[15]
align=center 2013Wise Danalign=center 6Jose LezcanoCharles LoPrestiMorton Finkalign=center 1 milealign=center 1:36.37align=center $300,000align=center I[16]
align=center 2012Data Linkalign=center 4Alex O. SolisStuart S. Janney IIIalign=center 1 milealign=center 1:34.31align=center $300,000align=center I[17]
Maker's Mark Mile Stakes
align=center 2011Get Stormyalign=center 5Javier CastellanoThomas M. BushSullimar Stablealign=center 1 milealign=center 1:37.31align=center $300,000align=center I[18]
align=center 2010Karelianalign=center 8Julien R. LeparouxGeorge R. Arnold IIGreen Lantern Stablesalign=center 1 milealign=center 1:34.33align=center $300,000align=center I[19]
align=center 2009Mr. Sidneyalign=center 5Kent J. DesormeauxWilliam I. MottCircle E Racingalign=center 1 milealign=center 1:41.84align=center $300,000align=center I[20]
align=center 2008Kip Devillealign=center 5Cornelio VelásquezRichard E. Dutrow Jr.IEAH Stables, Pegasus Holding Group Stables, J. Roberts & A. & S. Cohenalign=center 1 milealign=center 1:36.78align=center $300,000align=center I[21]
align=center 2007Kip Devillealign=center 4Edgar S. PradoRichard E. Dutrow Jr.IEAH Stables, Pegasus Holding Group Stables, J. Roberts & A. & S. Cohenalign=center 1 milealign=center 1:35.51align=center $250,000align=center II[22]
align=center 2006Miesque's Approvalalign=center 7Eddie CastroMartin D. WolfsonLive Oak Plantationalign=center 1 milealign=center 1:34.06align=center $250,000align=center II[23]
align=center 2005Artie Schilleralign=center 4Edgar S. PradoJames A. JerkensTimber Bay Farm & Mrs. Thomas J. Walshalign=center 1 milealign=center 1:34.09align=center $250,000align=center II[24]
align=center 2004Perfect Soul (IRE)align=center 6Edgar S. PradoRoger L. AttfieldCharles E. Fipkealign=center 1 milealign=center 1:33.54align=center $200,000align=center II[25]
align=center 2003Royal Spyalign=center 5Robby AlbaradoThomas M. AmossDr. K. K. Jayaraman & Dr. V. Devi Jayaramanalign=center 1 milealign=center 1:35.82align=center $200,000align=center II[26]
align=center 2002align=center 5Neil D. DrysdaleGainsborough Farmalign=center 1 milealign=center 1:35.02align=center $200,000align=center II[27]
align=center 2001North East Boundalign=center 5José A. Vélez Jr.William W. PerryJulian DeMarco & Richard J. DiSanoalign=center 1 milealign=center 1:34.44align=center $226,600align=center II[28]
align=center 2000Conservealign=center 4Shane SellersFrank L. BrothersClaiborne Farmalign=center 1 milealign=center 1:35.00align=center $170,850align=center II[29]
align=center 1999Soviet Line (IRE)align=center 9John R. VelazquezMark A. HennigGainsborough Farmalign=center 1 milealign=center 1:35.20align=center $110,800align=center III[30]
align=center 1998Lasting Approvalalign=center 4Robby AlbaradoDiane L. PerkinsWimborne Farm align=center 1 milealign=center 1:35.40align=center $113,000align=center III[31]
align=center 1997Influentalign=center 6Jean-Luc SamynHoward M. TesherRichard Kumble & Michael Beckeralign=center 1 milealign=center 1:34.40align=center $112,800align=center III[32]
Fort Harrod Stakes
align=center 1996Tejano Runalign=center 4Jerry D. BaileyKenneth G. McPeekRoy K. Monroealign=center 1 milealign=center 1:35.00align=center $113,900align=center III[33]
align=center 1995Dove Huntalign=center 4José A. SantosNeil J. HowardWilliam S. Farish IIIalign=center 1 milealign=center 1:35.80align=center $85,800align=center III[34]
align=center 1994First and Onlyalign=center 7Tracy J. HebertWalter M. Bindner Jr.Mason Ruddalign=center 1 milealign=center 1:36.60align=center $81,750align=center III[35]
align=center 1993Gangesalign=center 5Jerry D. BaileyWilliam I. MottAllen E. Paulsonalign=center 1 milealign=center 1:35.40align=center $85,050align=center III[36]
align=center 1992Shudanz (CAN)align=center 4Craig PerretRoger L. AttfieldKinghaven Farms & R. Richardsonalign=center 1 milealign=center 1:36.40align=center $85,050align=center III[37]
align=center 1991Opening Versealign=center 5Jerry D. BaileyRichard J. LundyAllen E. Paulsonalign=center 1 milealign=center 1:36.00align=center $81,750align=center III[38]
align=center 1990Charlie Barleyalign=center 4Robin PlattsGrant D. PearceKing Caledon Farmsalign=center 1 milealign=center 1:35.80align=center $56,600align=center [39]
align=center 1989Yankee Affairalign=center 7Randy RomeroHenry L. CampbellJu Ju Gen Stablealign=center align=center 1:43.60align=center $56,450align=center [40]
Notes:
† Filly or Mare

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Maker's Mark Mile Stakes (Gr. 1) . www.equibase.com . 9 July 2020.
  2. Web site: Old Fort Harrod State Park . Kentucky Department of Parks . 2007-07-19 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20070828162443/http://parks.ky.gov/findparks/recparks/fh/history/ . 2007-08-28 .
  3. Web site: Maker's 46 Review . 22 January 2014 . Josh . Peters . Daily Dish Pro . 9 July 2020.
  4. Web site: MAKER'S 46 MILE STAKES – MULTIPLE TRACKSY . Thoroughbred Pedigree Online . 2020 . 9 July 2020.
  5. Web site: Maker's Mark Mile Stakes Grade 1 – (race 9) . Equibase . April 12, 2024 . April 13, 2024.
  6. Web site: 2023 Maker's Mark Mile Stakes Grade 1 – (race 9) . Equibase . 14 April 2023 . 14 April 2023.
  7. Web site: 2022 Maker's Mark Mile Stakes Grade 1 – (race 9) . Equibase . 15 April 2022 . 16 April 2022.
  8. Web site: 2021 Maker's Mark Mile Stakes Grade 1 – (race 9) . Equibase . 9 April 2021 . 10 April 2021.
  9. Web site: 2020 Maker's Mark Mile Stakes Grade 1 – (race 8) . Equibase . 10 July 2020 . 11 July 2020.
  10. Web site: 2019 Maker's 46 Mile Stakes Grade 1 – (race 9) . Equibase . 12 April 2019 . 9 July 2020.
  11. Web site: 2018 Maker's 46 Mile Stakes Grade 1 – (race 9) . Equibase . 13 April 2018 . 9 July 2020.
  12. Web site: 2017 Maker's 46 Mile Stakes Grade 1 – (race 9) . Equibase . 14 April 2017 . 9 July 2020.
  13. Web site: 2016 Maker's 46 Mile Stakes Grade 1 – (race 9) . Equibase . 15 April 2016 . 9 July 2020.
  14. Web site: 2015 Maker's 46 Mile Stakes Grade 1 – (race 9) . Equibase . 10 April 2015 . 9 July 2020.
  15. Web site: 2014 Maker's 46 Mile Stakes Grade 1 – (race 9) . Equibase . 11 April 2014 . 9 July 2020.
  16. Web site: 2013 Maker's 46 Mile Stakes Grade 1 – (race 9) . Equibase . 12 April 2013 . 9 July 2020.
  17. Web site: 2012 Maker's 46 Mile Stakes Grade 1 – (race 9) . Equibase . 13 April 2012 . 9 July 2020.
  18. Web site: 2011 Maker's Mark Mile Stakes Grade 1 – (race 9) . Equibase . 15 April 2011 . 9 July 2020.
  19. Web site: 2010 Maker's Mark Mile Stakes Grade 1 – (race 9) . Equibase . 9 April 2010 . 9 July 2020.
  20. Web site: 2009 Maker's Mark Mile Stakes Grade 1 – (race 9) . Equibase . 10 April 2009 . 9 July 2020.
  21. Web site: 2008 Maker's Mark Mile Stakes Grade 1 – (race 9) . Equibase . 11 April 2008 . 9 July 2020.
  22. Web site: 2007 Maker's Mark Mile Stakes Grade 2 – (race 9) . Equibase . 13 April 2007 . 9 July 2020.
  23. Web site: 2006 Maker's Mark Mile Stakes Grade 2 – (race 9) . Equibase . 14 April 2006 . 9 July 2020.
  24. Web site: 2005 Maker's Mark Mile Stakes Grade 2 – (race 9) . Equibase . 15 April 2005 . 9 July 2020.
  25. Web site: 2004 Maker's Mark Mile Stakes Grade 2 – (race 9) . Equibase . 9 April 2004 . 9 July 2020.
  26. Web site: 2003 Maker's Mark Mile Stakes Grade 2 – (race 8) . Equibase . 11 April 2003 . 9 July 2020.
  27. Web site: 2002 Maker's Mark Mile Stakes Grade 2 – (race 8) . Equibase . 12 April 2002 . 9 July 2020.
  28. Web site: 2001 Maker's Mark Mile Stakes Grade 2 – (race 8) . Equibase . 13 April 2001 . 9 July 2020.
  29. Web site: 2000 Maker's Mark Mile Stakes Grade 2 – (race 8) . Equibase . 14 April 2000 . 9 July 2020.
  30. Web site: 1999 Maker's Mark Mile Stakes Grade 3 – (race 8) . Equibase . 9 April 1999 . 9 July 2020.
  31. Web site: 1998 Maker's Mark Mile Stakes Grade 3 – (race 8) . Equibase . 10 April 1998 . 9 July 2020.
  32. Web site: 1997 Maker's Mark Mile Stakes Grade 3 – (race 8) . Equibase . 11 April 1997 . 9 July 2020.
  33. Web site: 1996 Fort Harrod Stakes Grade 3 – (race 8) . Equibase . 12 April 1996 . 9 July 2020.
  34. Web site: 1995 Fort Harrod Stakes Grade 3 – (race 8) . Equibase . 26 April 1995 . 9 July 2020.
  35. Web site: 1994 Fort Harrod Stakes Grade 3 – (race 8) . Equibase . 27 April 1994 . 9 July 2020.
  36. Web site: 1993 Fort Harrod Stakes Grade 3 – (race 8) . Equibase . 20 April 1993 . 9 July 2020.
  37. Web site: 1992 Fort Harrod Stakes Grade 3 – (race 8) . Equibase . 22 April 1992 . 9 July 2020.
  38. Web site: 1991 Fort Harrod Stakes Grade 3 – (race 8) . Equibase . 24 April 1991 . 9 July 2020.
  39. News: Charlie Barley returns from layoff to win $56,600 Fort Harrod Stakes (1990 Fort Harrod Stakes – race 8: held 26 April 1990) . . 27 April 1990 . 9 July 2020 . 48 . Dave . Koerner.
  40. News: Yankee Affair sets Keeneland record in Fort Harrod (1989 Fort Harrod Stakes – race 8: held 13 April 1989) . . 14 April 1989 . 9 July 2020 . 68 .

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