Mint Julep Stakes Explained

Surface:Turf
Class:Grade III
Horse Race:Mint Julep Stakes
Location:Churchill Downs
Louisville, Kentucky, United States
Inaugurated:1977 (as Mint Julep Handicap)
Race Type:Thoroughbred - Flat racing
Website:Churchill Downs
Distance: miles (furlongs)
Track:Left-handed
Qualification:Fillies and Mares, four-year-olds and older
Weight:124lbs with allowances
Purse:$225,000 (2023)
Sponsor:Old Forester (since 2015)

The Mint Julep Stakes is a Grade III American Thoroughbred horse race for fillies and mares, four years old and older over a distance of one and one sixteenth miles on the turf scheduled annually in late May or early June at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky.[1] It currently offers a purse of $225,000.[1]

History

From its inaugural running in 1977 to 1986, the event was run on the dirt course, but was moved to the turf course beginning in 1987.[2]

The race is named for the Mint Julep, a popular drink with racing fans at Churchill Downs, particularly seen on Kentucky Derby day.

The event was split into divisions in 1987 and 1990.[3]

Between 1983 and 2004 the conditions of the event were for fillies and mares that were four year olds and older.[4]

In 2001 the event was upgraded to a Grade III.[1]

From 2001 to 2014 the event was known as the Early Time Mint Julep Handicap.[4] Beginning in 2015, the Mint Julep Handicap became the Old Forester Mint Julep Handicap for sponsorship reasons.[4]

Distances

It has been run at the following distances:

Records

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

Winners

YearWinnerAgeJockeyTrainerOwnerDistanceTimePurseGradeRef
align=center 2024Delahaye align=center 5Tyler GaffalioneChad C. BrownWilliam H. Lawrence & Three Chimneys Farmalign=center milesalign=center 1:45.46align=center $249,668align=center III[5]
align=center 2023Henrietta Tophamalign=center 5James GrahamGeoff MulcahyCambus-Kenneth Farmalign=center milesalign=center 1:42.46align=center $222,000 align=center III[6]
align=center 2022Gam's Missionalign=center 4Adam BeschizzaCherie DeVauxLazy F Ranchalign=center milesalign=center 1:43.53align=center $193,350align=center III[7]
align=center 2021Mintd (IRE)align=center 5Ricardo Santana Jr.Brendan P. WalshBradley Thoroughbreds, Madaket Stables, Team Hanley, Tim & Anna Cambron align=center milesalign=center 1:43.92align=center $150,000align=center III[8]
align=center 2020Secret Message align=center 5John VelazquezH. Graham MotionMadaket Stables, Heider Family Stables, ERJ Racing, Elayne Stables & S. Boucheyalign=center milesalign=center 1:43.13align=center $100,000align=center III[9]
align=center 2019Mom's On Strikealign=center 5Adam BeschizzaJoe SharpCarl R. Moore Management & Brad Gradyalign=center milesalign=center 1:47.63align=center $125,000align=center III[10]
align=center 2018align=center 5Corey J. LanerieBernard S. FlintJames M. Milleralign=center milesalign=center 1:42.36align=center $100,000align=center III[11]
align=center 2017align=center 5Declan CannonIgnacio Correas IVIvan Gasparottoalign=center milesalign=center 1:41.46align=center $100,000align=center III[12]
align=center 2016Cash Controlalign=center 4Shaun BridgmohanBrad H. CoxRichard & Bertram Kleinalign=center milesalign=center 1:41.12align=center $100,000align=center III[13]
align=center 2015Kiss Moonalign=center 4Corey J. LanerieDavid R. VanceCarl F. Pollardalign=center milesalign=center 1:40.94align=center $100,000align=center III[14]
align=center 2014Honey Huesalign=center 5Bernard S. FlintL.T B. Inc/Childersalign=center milesalign=center 1:41.75align=center $110,400align=center III[15]
align=center 2013Miz Idaalign=center 4Shaun BridgmohanSteve MargolisRichard, Bertram & Elaine Kleinalign=center milesalign=center 1:42.37align=center $109,100align=center III[16]
align=center 2012Bizzy Carolinealign=center 4Manoel CruzKenneth G. McPeekCatesby W. Clayalign=center milesalign=center 1:43.29align=center $111,000align=center III[17]
align=center 2011My Baby Babyalign=center 6Manoel CruzKenneth G. McPeekMagdalena Racingalign=center milesalign=center 1:42.40align=center $113,900align=center III[18]
align=center 2010Hot Cha Chaalign=center 4James GrahamPhilip A. SimsNelson McMakinalign=center milesalign=center 1:43.27align=center $110,800align=center III[19]
align=center 2009Acomaalign=center 4Corey J. LanerieDavid M. CarrollHelen Groves & Helen Alexanderalign=center milesalign=center 1:43.10align=center $109,000align=center III[20]
align=center 2008Dreaming of Annaalign=center 4Garrett K. GomezWayne M. CatalanoFrank C. Calabresealign=center milesalign=center 1:42.77align=center $169,950align=center III[21]
align=center 2007Quite a Bridealign=center 4Robby AlbaradoWilliam I. MottHaras Santa Maria de Ararasalign=center milesalign=center 1:40.70align=center $164,100align=center III[22]
align=center 2006My Typhoon (IRE)align=center 4Robby AlbaradoWilliam I. MottLive Oak Racingalign=center milesalign=center 1:41.55align=center $115,000align=center III[23]
align=center 2005Delta Princessalign=center 6Robby AlbaradoWilliam I. MottSaud bin Khaledalign=center milesalign=center 1:42.43align=center $110,100align=center III[24]
align=center 2004Stay Foreveralign=center 7Eddie CastroMartin D. WolfsonSanta Cruz Ranch/Juan Rizoalign=center milesalign=center 1:42.66align=center $168,300align=center III[25]
align=center 2003Kiss the Devilalign=center 5Lonnie MecheDavid R. VanceCarl F. Pollardalign=center milesalign=center 1:41.73align=center $168,300align=center III[26]
align=center 2002Megans Bluffalign=center 5Craig PerretJohn K. HennigJames C. Routsongalign=center milesalign=center 1:42.87align=center $112,900align=center III[27]
align=center 2001Megans Bluffalign=center 4Craig PerretJohn K. HennigJames C. Routsongalign=center milesalign=center 1:42.88align=center $113,600align=center III[28]
align=center 2000Pratellaalign=center 5Larry MelanconBurk Kessinger Jr.Bruce Barton/Alvin Haynesalign=center milesalign=center 1:43.08align=center $111,900 align=center Listed [29]
align=center 1999Mingling Glancesalign=center 5Larry MelanconBurk Kessinger Jr.Morven Stud Farmalign=center milesalign=center 1:42.59align=center $114,400 align=center Listed [30]
align=center 1998B. A. Valentinealign=center 5Francisco C. TorresDale L. RomansAlberta Butneralign=center milesalign=center 1:41.42align=center $114,200align=center Listed [31]
align=center 1997†Valor Ladyalign=center 5Robby AlbaradoMark A. HennigAmerman Racing Stablealign=center milesalign=center 1:41.20align=center $114,900 align=center Listed [32]
align=center 1996Bail Out Beckyalign=center 4Craig PerretWilliam I. MottKenneth and Sarah Ramseyalign=center milesalign=center 1:41.86align=center $84,150align=center Listed [33]
align=center 1995Romyalign=center 4Juvenal Lopez DiazMoises R. YanezWilliam L. Pacella et al.align=center milesalign=center 1:42.69align=center $84,525align=center Listed [34]
align=center 1994Words of Waralign=center 5Carlos H. Marquez Jr.Lawrence Karpalign=center milesalign=center 1:40.98align=center $85,650align=center Listed [35]
align=center 1993Classic Reignalign=center 4Fabio A. Arguello Jr.James E. DaySam-Son Farmalign=center milesalign=center 1:42.84align=center $57,500align=center Listed [36]
align=center 1992Lady Shirlalign=center 5Patrick A. JohnsonP. Noel HickeyIrish Acres Farm (P. Noel Hickey)align=center milesalign=center 1:41.41align=center $57,050align=center Listed [37]
align=center 1991Dance for Lucyalign=center 5Larry MelanconSheldon WolfeAlexander Schmidtalign=center milesalign=center 1:43.07align=center $57,150align=center Listed [38]
align=center rowspan=21990Tunitaalign=center 5Robert J. Thibeau Jr.George R. Arnold IIJohn Peacealign=center milesalign=center 1:43.80align=center $48,425 align=center Listed [39]
Phoenix Sunshinealign=center 5Joseph DeeganDel LovelandJudy Hicksalign=center milesalign=center 1:43.20align=center $48,425 align=center Listed [40]
align=center 1989Here's Your Silveralign=center 4Michael McDowellSteven C. PenrodHermitage Farmalign=center milesalign=center 1:50.40align=center $57,100 align=center Listed [41]
align=center 1988How I Wishalign=center 4Earlie FiresJoseph E. BroussardEstate of Joe Siggioalign=center milesalign=center 1:51.00align=center $56,400align=center Listed [42]
align=center rowspan=21987Thunderdomealign=center 4Steve H. BassHarry E. TrotsekEdward A. Seltzeralign=center 1 milealign=center 1:37.80align=center $40,005align=center Listed [43]
Innsbruck (GB)align=center 4Sandy HawleyWilliam I. MottDiana Firestonealign=center 1 milealign=center 1:38.00align=center $35,280align=center Listed [44]
align=center 1986Zenobia Empressalign=center 5Earlie FiresJoseph M. BolleroRussell Fortune Jr.align=center 1 milealign=center 1:35.80align=center $44,695align=center Listed [45]
align=center 1985Stavealign=center 4Charles R. Woods Jr.Ted McClainHidaway Farmalign=center 1 milealign=center 1:35.00align=center $32,375align=center Listed [46]
align=center 1984Lass Trumpalign=center 4Garth PattersonAl Samfordalign=center 1 milealign=center 1:37.00align=center $40,410align=center Listed [47]
align=center 1983Naskra Magicalign=center 4Phil RubbiccoJames O. KeeferJim Thomasalign=center 1 milealign=center 1:36.60align=center $35,750align=center Listed [48]
align=center 1982Kate's Cabinalign=center 4Eddie SnellLee SnellRuth Cummingsalign=center 7 furlongsalign=center 1:25.20align=center $36,100align=center Listed [49]
align=center 1981Lillian Russellalign=center 4Ronald J. Hirdes Jr.Leslie Combs IIalign=center 7 furlongsalign=center 1:23.20align=center $29,950align=center Listed [50]
align=center 1980Likely Exchangealign=center 6David E. WhitedThomas H. Stevens Sr.G. Watts Humphrey Jr. & Pamela Firmanalign=center 7 furlongsalign=center 1:24.20align=center $30,225 align=center Listed [51]
align=center 1979Bold Rendezvousalign=center 4James E. MorganJohn Bolan, T. Wood Jr. & C. Labanzalign=center 7 furlongsalign=center 1:25.00align=center $28,175align=center Listed [52]
align=center 1978Time for Pleasurealign=center 4Thomas BarrowPhil A. GrosserWilliam Q. Muiralign=center 7 furlongsalign=center 1:23.40align=center $22,475align=center [53]
align=center 1977Satan's Cheeralign=center 5Mike ManganelloPeter W. Salmen Jr.Crimson King Farmalign=center 7 furlongsalign=center 1:24.00align=center $22,000align=center [54]
Legend:

Notes:
† In 1997, Romy won but was disqualified for interference in the stretch and set back to fourth.[32]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Old Forester Mint Julep Stakes (Gr. 3) . Equibase.com . www.equibase.com . en . 2020 . 29 May 2020.
  2. Web site: MINT JULEP HANDICAP - MULTIPLE TRACKS. Thoroughbred Pedigree Online. 2020. 29 May 2020.
  3. Web site: MINT JULEP HANDICAP (2ND. DIV.) - CHURCHILL DOWNS, KY. Thoroughbred Pedigree Online. 2020. 29 May 2020.
  4. Web site: $100,000 Old Forester Mint Julep Handicap (Grade III). Churchill Downs. 2016. KentuckyDerby.com.
  5. Web site: 2024 Old Forester Mint Julep Stakes Grade 3 - (race 7) . Equibase . 7 June 2024 . 2 June 2024.
  6. Web site: 2023 Old Forester Mint Julep Stakes Grade 3 - (race 9) . Equibase . 5 June 2023.
  7. Web site: 2022 Old Forester Mint Julep Stakes Grade 3 - (race 9) . Equibase . 5 June 2022 . 5 June 2022.
  8. Web site: 2021 Old Forester Mint Julep Stakes Grade 3 - (race 9) . Equibase . 12 June 2021 . 11 June 2021.
  9. Web site: 2020 Old Forester Mint Julep Stakes Grade 3 - (race 11) . Equibase . 30 May 2020 . 31 May 2020.
  10. Web site: 2019 Old Forester Mint Julep Stakes Grade 3 - (race 10) . Equibase . 8 June 2019 . 29 May 2020.
  11. Web site: 2018 Old Forester Mint Julep Handicap Grade 3 - (race 11) . Equibase . 9 June 2018 . 29 May 2020.
  12. Web site: 2017 Old Forester Mint Julep Handicap Grade 3 - (race 10) . Equibase . 10 June 2017 . 29 May 2020.
  13. Web site: 2016 Old Forester Mint Julep Handicap Grade 3 - (race 11) . Equibase . 11 June 2016 . 29 May 2020.
  14. Web site: 2015 Old Forester Mint Julep Handicap Grade 3 - (race 10) . Equibase . 6 June 2015 . 29 May 2020.
  15. Web site: 2014 Early Times Mint Julep Handicap Grade 3 - (race 8) . Equibase . 7 June 2014 . 29 May 2020.
  16. Web site: 2013 Early Times Mint Julep Handicap Grade 3 - (race 9) . Equibase . 8 June 2013 . 29 May 2020.
  17. Web site: 2012 Early Times Mint Julep Handicap Grade 3 - (race 8) . Equibase . 2 June 2012 . 29 May 2020.
  18. Web site: 2011 Early Times Mint Julep Handicap Grade 3 - (race 10) . Equibase . 11 June 2011 . 29 May 2020.
  19. Web site: 2010 Early Times Mint Julep Handicap Grade 3 - (race 10) . Equibase . 5 June 2010 . 29 May 2020.
  20. Web site: 2009 Early Times Mint Julep Handicap Grade 3 - (race 10) . Equibase . 6 June 2009 . 29 May 2020.
  21. Web site: 2008 Early Times Mint Julep Handicap Grade 3 - (race 11) . Equibase . 14 June 2008 . 29 May 2020.
  22. Web site: 2007 Early Times Mint Julep Handicap Grade 3 - (race 8) . Equibase . 16 June 2007 . 29 May 2020.
  23. Web site: 2006 Early Times Mint Julep Handicap Grade 3 - (race 11) . Equibase . 17 June 2006 . 29 May 2020.
  24. Web site: 2005 Early Times Mint Julep Handicap Grade 3 - (race 9) . Equibase . 4 June 2005 . 29 May 2020.
  25. Web site: 2004 Early Times Mint Julep Handicap Grade 3 - (race 9) . Equibase . 29 May 2004 . 29 May 2020.
  26. Web site: 2003 Early Times Mint Julep Handicap Grade 3 - (race 9) . Equibase . 24 May 2003 . 29 May 2020.
  27. Web site: 2002 Early Times Mint Julep Handicap Grade 3 - (race 9) . Equibase . 18 May 2002 . 29 May 2020.
  28. Web site: 2001 Early Times Mint Julep Handicap Grade 3 - (race 9) . Equibase . 19 May 2001 . 29 May 2020.
  29. Web site: 2000 Mint Julep Handicap Listed - (race 9) . Equibase . 20 May 2000 . 29 May 2020.
  30. Web site: 1999 Mint Julep Handicap Listed - (race 10) . Equibase . 15 May 1999 . 29 May 2020.
  31. Web site: 1998 Mint Julep Stakes Listed - (race 9) . Equibase . 16 May 1998 . 29 May 2020.
  32. Web site: 1997 Mint Julep Handicap Listed - (race 9) . Equibase . 17 May 1997 . 29 May 2020.
  33. Web site: 1996 Mint Julep Stakes Listed - (race 9) . Equibase . 18 May 1996 . 29 May 2020.
  34. Web site: 1995 Mint Julep Stakes Listed - (race 9) . Equibase . 20 May 1995 . 29 May 2020.
  35. Web site: 1994 Mint Julep Handicap Listed - (race 9) . Equibase . 21 May 1994 . 29 May 2020.
  36. Web site: 1993 Mint Julep Handicap Listed - (race 8) . Equibase . 15 May 1993 . 29 May 2020.
  37. Web site: 1992 Mint Julep Handicap Listed - (race 9) . Equibase . 16 May 1992 . 29 May 2020.
  38. Web site: 1991 Mint Julep Handicap Listed - (race 9) . Equibase . 18 May 1991 . 29 May 2020.
  39. 1990 Mint Julep Handicap Division 1 Listed - Race 7: held 19 May 1990
  40. 1990 Mint Julep Handicap Division 2 Listed - Race 10: held 19 May 1990
  41. 1989 Mint Julep Handicap Listed - Race 9: held 17 June 1989
  42. 1988 Mint Julep Handicap Listed - Race 9: held 18 June 1988
  43. 1987 Mint Julep Handicap Division 1 Listed - Race 8: held 9 May 1987
  44. 1987 Mint Julep Handicap Division 2 Listed - Race 9: held 9 May 1987
  45. 1986 Mint Julep Handicap Listed - Race 10: held 17 May 1986
  46. 1985 Mint Julep Handicap Listed - Race 10: held 11 May 1985
  47. 1984 Mint Julep Handicap Listed - Race 9: held 12 May 1984
  48. 1983 Mint Julep Handicap Listed - Race 8: held 14 May 1983
  49. 1982 Mint Julep Handicap Listed - Race 8: held 8 May 1982
  50. 1981 Mint Julep Handicap Listed - Race 8: held 23 May 1981
  51. 1980 Mint Julep Handicap Listed - Race 8: held 24 May 1980
  52. 1979 Mint Julep Handicap Listed - Race 8: held 26 May 1979
  53. 1978 Mint Julep Handicap - Race 8: held 27 May 1978
  54. Inaugural 1977 Mint Julep Handicap - Race 8: held 28 May 1977
    News: Satan's Cheer leaves no comfort for Confort Zone. . 29 May 1977. 29 May 2020 . 43, 50 . Bolus. Jim.

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