Pocahontas Stakes Explained

Class:Grade III
Horse Race:Pocahontas Stakes
Location:Churchill Downs
Louisville, Kentucky, United States
Inaugurated:1969
Race Type:Thoroughbred – Flat racing
Website:Churchill Downs
Distance:1 mile
Surface:Dirt
Track:left-handed
Qualification:Two-years-old fillies
Weight:122lbs with allowances
Purse:US$300,000 (since 2021)

The Pocahontas Stakes is a Grade III American Thoroughbred horse race for two-year-old fillies over a distance of one mile on the dirt scheduled annually in September at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky.

History

The race was first held on Thanksgiving Day, 27 November 1969, and was fittingly named for Pocahontas, the daughter of Native-American chief Powhatan, who aided the early American settlers, and the same-named Pocahontas, the 19th-century British-bred thoroughbred mare, who had a great influence on the breed.[1]

The stakes race remained a Thanksgiving Day event until 1982, when it was moved to the early weeks of the Fall Meet.[2]

The event was first classified as a Grade III race in 2005[3] and a Grade II race in 2010.[4] In 2020, the event was downgraded back to Grade III.

The distance of the race originated at 7 furlongs and was run at that distance for the first 13 years, from 1969 to 1981. The distance was changed to one mile beginning in 1982 and continued at that distance through 2012. In 2013, the distance was increased to miles. In 2020 and 2023, the event was reduced back to 1 mile.

The event was split into divisions eight times, with the last occurrence in 1983.[5]

The new scheduling allowed the Pocahontas to become a major prep for the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies. It is a "Win and You're In" race in the Breeders' Cup Challenge series.[6]

The Pocahontas is the first step on the annual Road to the Kentucky Oaks, a points system to qualify for the Kentucky Oaks at Churchill Downs in the spring of the following year.[7]

Records

Speed record

Margins

Most wins by a jockey

Most wins by a trainer

Most wins by an owner

Winners

YearWinnerJockeyTrainerOwnerDistanceTimePurseGradeRef
align=center 2023V V's Dream Brian Hernandez Jr.Kenneth G. McPeekMJM Racingalign=center 1 mile align=center 1:36.45align+center $300,000align=center III[8]
align=center 2022Fun and Feisty Julien LeparouxKenneth G. McPeekLucky Seven Stable align=center milesalign=center 1:45.86align+center $297,536align=center III[9]
align=center 2021Hidden Connection Reylu GutierrezW. Bret CalhounHidden Brook Farm and Black Type Thoroughbredsalign=center milesalign=center 1:43.78align=center $299,700align=center III[10]
align=center 2020Girl DaddyJoseph TalamoDale RomansAlbaugh Family Stables LLCalign=center 1 milealign=center 1:34.94align=center $200,000align=center III[11]
align=center 2019Lazy DaisyAbel CedilloDoug F. O'NeillERJ Racing, Great Friends Stable & Tom Mansor align=center milesalign=center 1:44.89align=center $200,000align=center II[12]
align=center 2018Serengeti EmpressCorey J. LanerieThomas M. AmossJoel Politialign=center milesalign=center 1:45.47align=center $200,000align=center II[13]
align=center 2017Patrona MargaritaBrian Hernandez Jr.W. Bret CalhounCraig D. Uphamalign=center milesalign=center 1:46.35align=center $200,000align=center II[14]
align=center 2016Daddys Lil DarlingCorey J. LanerieKenneth G. McPeekNormandy Farmalign=center milesalign=center 1:47.19align=center $200,000align=center II[15]
align=center 2015Dothraki QueenCorey J. LanerieKenneth G. McPeekMagdalena Racingalign=center milesalign=center 1:45.80align=center $200,000align=center II[16]
align=center 2014Cristina's JourneyMiguel MenaDale L. RomansGSN Racing align=center milesalign=center 1:46.37align=center $231,000align=center II[17]
align=center 2013UntapableRosie NapravnikWinchell Thoroughbredsalign=center milesalign=center 1:44.38align=center $168,150align=center II[18]
align=center 2012SignRosie NapravnikAlbert Stall Jr.Claiborne Farm & Adele B. Dilschneideralign=center 1 milealign=center 1:38.63align=center $168,150align=center II[19]
align=center 2011On Fire BabyJoe M. JohnsonGary G. HartlageAnita Cauleyalign=center 1 milealign=center 1:37.17align=center $173,400align=center II[20]
align=center 2010DancinginherdreamsJulien R. LeparouxJohn T. Ward Jr.John C. Oxleyalign=center 1 milealign=center 1:38.59align=center $165,450align=center II[21]
align=center 2009Sassy ImageRobby AlbaradoDale L. RomansJerry Romans Jr.align=center 1 milealign=center 1:38.62align=center $115,900align=center III[22]
align=center 2008Sara LouiseRobby AlbaradoDale L. RomansEldon Farmalign=center 1 milealign=center 1:34.57align=center $110,400align=center III[23]
align=center 2007Pure ClanJulien R. LeparouxRobert E. HolthusLewis G. Lakinalign=center 1 milealign=center 1:38.30align=center $185,700align=center III[24]
align=center 2006Change UpGarrett K. GomezSteven B. FlintRichard, Bertram & Elaine Kleinalign=center 1 milealign=center 1:35.97align=center $114,300align=center III[25]
align=center 2005French ParkMark GuidryHelen Pitts-BlasiSteve Stan Stablesalign=center 1 milealign=center 1:37.19align=center $120,600align=center III[26]
align=center 2004Punch AppealPat DaySteven M. AsmussenHeiligbrodt Racing & Burning Day Farmalign=center 1 milealign=center 1:37.77align=center $109,500align=center Listed [27]
align=center 2003Stellar JayneCornelio VelásquezD. Wayne LukasSpendthrift Farm, Chuck Kidder, Nancy Cole & Nick Strong align=center 1 milealign=center 1:38.97align=center $112,300align=center Listed [28]
align=center 2002Belle of PerintownMark GuidryEddie KenneallyKen Mahler & Jamie Schlossalign=center 1 milealign=center 1:36.52align=center $111,100align=center Listed [29]
align=center 2001Lotta RhythmMarlon St. JulienHal R. WigginsDolphus Morrisonalign=center 1 milealign=center 1:37.96align=center $111,500align=center Listed [30]
align=center 2000Unbridled ElaineShane SellersDallas StewartRoger J. Devenportalign=center 1 milealign=center 1:34.82align=center $113,000align=center Listed [31]
align=center 1999Crown of CrimsonRobby AlbaradoBob BaffertGolden Eagle Farmalign=center 1 milealign=center 1:37.81align=center $112,600align=center Listed [32]
align=center 1998The Happy HopperWillie MartinezRobert E. HolthusKerry & Linda Ozmentalign=center 1 milealign=center 1:37.73align=center $113,300align=center Listed [33]
align=center 1997Mission ParkCalvin H. BorelPeter M. VestalWillmott Stablesalign=center 1 milealign=center 1:38.55align=center $113,600align=center Listed [34]
align=center 1996Water StreetCraig PerretPeter M. VestalWillmott Stablesalign=center 1 milealign=center 1:36.90align=center $112,800align=center Listed [35]
align=center 1995BirrPat DayW. Elliott WaldenPrestonwood Farmalign=center 1 milealign=center 1:36.84align=center $113,200align=center Listed [36]
align=center 1994Minister WifePat DayD. Wayne LukasFares Farmalign=center 1 milealign=center 1:38.64align=center $112,900align=center Listed [37]
align=center 1993At the HalfShane SellersCarl BowmanWayne G. Lyster, IIIalign=center 1 milealign=center 1:38.13align=center $116,400align=center Listed [38]
align=center 1992Coni BugShane SellersAnthony J. GranitzWheeler Farmalign=center 1 milealign=center 1:37.85align=center $84,150align=center Listed [39]
align=center 1991FretinaJames Edward BruinPeter M. VestalPeter S. Willmottalign=center 1 milealign=center 1:40.25align=center $85,350align=center Listed [40]
align=center 1990Middlefork RapidsRoberto M. GonzalezTerry KnightDame Construction Company align=center 1 milealign=center 1:38.00align=center $58,000 align=center [41]
align=center 1989CrownedMike E. SmithWilliam I. MottBohemia Stable align=center 1 milealign=center 1:39.80align=center $55,400 align=center [42]
align=center 1988§ Solid EightRandy RomeroD. Wayne LukasD. Wayne Lukas & Paternostro align=center 1 milealign=center 1:40.60align=center $55,800align=center [43]
align=center 1987Pat DayPhilip M. HauswaldJohn A. Bell IIIalign=center 1 milealign=center 1:38.20align=center $53,775align=center [44]
align=center 1986BestofbothworldsPatricia CookseyIrvin JackJudy Owens align=center 1 milealign=center 1:42.60align=center $54,345 align=center [45]
align=center 1985Prime UnionDarrell Ellis FosterThomas M. UptonJohn McGarrah align=center 1 milealign=center 1:38.40align=center $43,050align=center [46]
align=center 1984Gallant LibbyPat DayMickey A. Goldfinealign=center 1 milealign=center 1:41.80align=center $30,650align=center [47]
align=center rowspan=21983GeevillaPat DayWilliam I. MottJ. C. Clements align=center 1 milealign=center 1:40.20align=center $28,687align=center rowspan=2[48]
FlippersPat DaySteven C. Penrodalign=center 1 milealign=center 1:39.80align=center $30,187[49]
align=center rowspan=21982Brindy BrindyJulio C. EspinozaJack Van BergWajima Farm align=center 1 milealign=center 1:38.20align=center $29,375align=center rowspan=2[50]
Don BrumfieldDel W. Carroll IIWilliam S. Farish III & William S. Kilroyalign=center 1 milealign=center 1:37.80align=center $29,750[51]
align=center rowspan=21981Majestic GoldJulio C. EspinozaWilliam E. AdamsFrederick Lehmann align=center 7 furlongsalign=center 1:26.80align=center $31,075align=center rowspan=2[52]
Taylor ParkJames McKnightStanley M. RieserIndian Creek Farm align=center 7 furlongsalign=center 1:26.40align=center $31,700[53]
align=center rowspan=21980Kathy T.Larry MelanconDoug UdoujMrs. Carl Udouj align=center 7 furlongsalign=center 1:27.60align=center $28,800align=center rowspan=2[54]
Masters DreamGerland GallitanoWilliam E. AdamsGolden Chance Farm (Robert & Verna Lehmann)align=center 7 furlongsalign=center 1:27.40align=center $30,925 [55]
align=center 1979Dancing BladeAnthony BlackHoss InmanSunrise Farm & Hoss Inman align=center 7 furlongsalign=center 1:26.80align=center $26,150align=center [56]
align=center rowspan=21978StarclockRichard DepassCharles R. Werstleralign=center 7 furlongsalign=center 1:25.40align=center $22,800align=center rowspan=2[57]
SafeEarlie FiresJoseph M. BolleroElizabeth Brisbine align=center 7 furlongsalign=center 1:25.60align=center $23,050[58]
align=center rowspan=21977Plains and SimpleJohn T. Ward Jr.align=center 7 furlongsalign=center 1:25.20align=center $22,938 align=center rowspan=2[59]
Rainy PrincessLarry SnyderFrank L. BrothersW. H. Snyder align=center 7 furlongsalign=center 1:25.20align=center $22,938[60]
align=center rowspan=21976Sweet AllianceChris McCarronBud Delpalign=center 7 furlongsalign=center 1:25.60align=center $22,538align=center rowspan=2[61]
CiaoWilliam GavidiaAlice ChandlerMill Ridge Farm align=center 7 furlongsalign=center 1:27.00align=center $22,788[62]
align=center 1975Alvarada Don BrumfieldThomas McKinley & Alex Parker align=center 7 furlongsalign=center 1:27.60align=center $24,525 align=center [63]
align=center 1974My Juliet Alan HillSteve A. Long George Weasel align=center 7 furlongsalign=center 1:23.60align=center $24,525 align=center [64]
align=center rowspan=21973Fairway FableDavid WhitedJohn J. Greely III William Floyd align=center 7 furlongsalign=center 1:26.00align=center $23,550 align=center rowspan=2[65]
§ Shoo DearDonald Brumfieldalign=center 7 furlongsalign=center 1:27.80align=center $23,550 [66]
align=center 1972Vaguely FamiliarGerman Vasquez Mickey Goldfine align=center 7 furlongsalign=center 1:25.80align=center $25,100align=center [67]
align=center 1971Candid CatherineEarl J. KnappEverett W. King Mrs. Lloyd I. Miller align=center 7 furlongsalign=center 1:25.80align=center $24,125align=center [68]
align=center 1970Fair Ye Well David Niblick Harvey L. VanierDr. Louis F. Aitken align=center 7 furlongsalign=center 1:22.40align=center $22,550 align=center [69]
align=center 1969Artists Proof Doug RichardDel W. CarrollMichael G. Phipps align=center 7 furlongsalign=center 1:24.20align=center $23,825 align=center [70]

Notes:
† Divisions of the event in 1973, 1976 and 1977 were run on different days
§ Ran as part of an entry

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: $200,000 Pocahontas (Grade II) . Churchill Downs . 2019 . KentuckyDerby.com . 24 August 2020.
  2. Web site: Pocahontas Stakes Profile. Equibase. 2020 . 24 August 2020.
  3. Web site: POCAHONTAS STAKES – MULTIPLE TRACKS. Thoroughbred Pedigree Online . 2020 . 24 August 2020.
  4. Web site: Arkansas Derby Among Three New Grade I Stakes . 3 December 2009 . Tom . LaMarra.
  5. Web site: POCAHONTAS STAKES (2ND. DIV.) – CHURCHILL DOWNS, KY . Thoroughbred Pedigree Online . 2020 . 24 August 2020.
  6. Web site: 2016 Breeders' Cup Challenge Features 59 Grade/Group 1 Races in 12 Countries. breederscup.com. 3 September 2016.
  7. Web site: Sam F. Davis Joins 'Road to Kentucky Derby'. 15 September 2016.
  8. Web site: 2023 Pocahontas Stakes Grade 3 – (race 7) . Equibase . 16 September 2023 . 17 September 2023.
  9. Web site: 2022 Pocahontas Stakes Grade 3 – (race 11) . Equibase . 17 September 2022 . 18 September 2022.
  10. Web site: 2021 Pocahontas Stakes Grade 3 – (race 8) . Equibase . 19 September 2021.
  11. Web site: 2020 Pocahontas Stakes Grade 3 – (race 10) . Equibase . 3 September 2020 . 4 September 2020.
  12. Web site: 2019 Pocahontas Stakes Grade 2 – (race 9) . Equibase . 14 September 2019 . 22 August 2020.
  13. Web site: 2018 Pocahontas Stakes Grade 2 – (race 11) . Equibase . 15 September 2018 . 22 August 2020.
  14. Web site: 2017 Pocahontas Stakes Grade 2 – (race 11) . Equibase . 16 September 2017 . 22 August 2020.
  15. Web site: 2016 Pocahontas Stakes Grade 2 – (race 10) . Equibase . 17 September 2016 . 22 August 2020.
  16. Web site: 2015 Pocahontas Stakes Grade 2 – (race 8) . Equibase . 12 September 2015 . 22 August 2020.
  17. Web site: 2014 Pocahontas Stakes Grade 2 – (race 10) . Equibase . 6 September 2014 . 22 August 2020.
  18. Web site: 2013 Pocahontas Stakes Grade 2 – (race 6) . Equibase . 7 September 2013 . 22 August 2020.
  19. Web site: 2012 Pocahontas Stakes Grade 2 – (race 8) . Equibase . 28 October 2012 . 22 August 2020.
  20. Web site: 2011 Pocahontas Stakes Grade 2 – (race 10) . Equibase . 30 October 2011 . 22 August 2020.
  21. Web site: 2010 Pocahontas Stakes Grade 2 – (race 10) . Equibase . 31 October 2010 . 22 August 2020.
  22. Web site: 2009 Pocahontas Stakes Grade 3 – (race 8) . Equibase . 1 November 2009 . 22 August 2020.
  23. Web site: 2008 Pocahontas Stakes Grade 3 – (race 9) . Equibase . 1 November 2008 . 22 August 2020.
  24. Web site: 2007 Pocahontas Stakes Grade 3 – (race 10) . Equibase . 28 October 2007 . 22 August 2020.
  25. Web site: 2006 Pocahontas Stakes Grade 3 – (race 10) . Equibase . 29 October 2006 . 22 August 2020.
  26. Web site: 2005 Pocahontas Stakes Grade 3 – (race 8) . Equibase . 5 November 2005 . 22 August 2020.
  27. Web site: 2004 Pocahontas Stakes Listed – (race 8) . Equibase . 6 November 2004 . 22 August 2020.
  28. Web site: 2003 Pocahontas Stakes Listed – (race 9) . Equibase . 1 November 2003 . 22 August 2020.
  29. Web site: 2002 Pocahontas Stakes Listed – (race 9) . Equibase . 2 November 2002 . 22 August 2020.
  30. Web site: 2001 Pocahontas Stakes Listed – (race 7) . Equibase . 3 November 2001 . 22 August 2020.
  31. Web site: 2000 Pocahontas Stakes Listed – (race 10) . Equibase . 3 November 2000 . 22 August 2020.
  32. Web site: 1999 Pocahontas Stakes Listed – (race 9) . Equibase . 7 November 1999 . 22 August 2020.
  33. Web site: 1998 Pocahontas Stakes Listed – (race 8) . Equibase . 6 November 1998 . 22 August 2020.
  34. Web site: 1997 Pocahontas Stakes Listed – (race 8) . Equibase . 2 November 1997 . 22 August 2020.
  35. Web site: 1996 Pocahontas Stakes Listed – (race 8) . Equibase . 3 November 1996 . 22 August 2020.
  36. Web site: 1995 Pocahontas Stakes Listed – (race 8) . Equibase . 4 November 1995 . 22 August 2020.
  37. Web site: 1994 Pocahontas Stakes Listed – (race 8) . Equibase . 4 November 1994 . 22 August 2020.
  38. Web site: 1993 Pocahontas Stakes Listed – (race 5) . Equibase . 6 November 1993 . 22 August 2020.
  39. Web site: 1992 Pocahontas Stakes Listed – (race 8) . Equibase . 1 November 1992 . 22 August 2020.
  40. Web site: 1991 Pocahontas Stakes Listed – (race 8) . Equibase . 1 November 1991 . 22 August 2020.
  41. News: Middlefork Rapids does it with ease, rolling to 4-length win in Pocahontas (1990 Pocahontas Stakes – race 8: held 28 October 1990) . . 29 October 1990 . 23 August 2020 . 31 . Jack . Berry.
  42. News: Crowned captures Churchill's Pocahontas (1989 Pocahontas Stakes – race 8: held 29 October 1989) . . 30 October 1989 . 23 August 2020 . 31 . Jack . Berry.
  43. News: Lukas' fillies finish 1-2 in Pocahontas (1988 Pocahontas Stakes – race 8: held 30 October 1988) . . 31 October 1988 . 23 August 2020 . 30 . Jack . Berry.
  44. News: Epitome recovers from layoff to nab Pocahontas by 2½ (1987 Pocahontas Stakes – race 8: held 8 November 1987) . . 9 November 1987 . 23 August 2020 . 13 . Jennie . Rees.
  45. News: Bestofbothworlds win for Cooksey (1986 Pocahontas Stakes – race 8: held 26 October 1986) . . 27 October 1986 . 23 August 2020 . 28 . Jennie . Rees.
  46. 1985 Pocahontas Stakes – Race 8: held 27 October 1985
  47. 1984 Pocahontas Stakes – Race 8: held 4 November 1984
  48. News: Day rules again, sweeping pair in Pocahontas (1983 Pocahontas Stakes Division 1 – race 6: held 12 November 1983) . . 13 November 1983 . 23 August 2020 . 11 . Jennie . Rees.
  49. 1983 Pocahontas Stakes Division 2 – Race 8: held 12 November 1983
  50. News: Pocahontas winners share Downs limelight ... (1982 Pocahontas Stakes Division 1 – race 6: held 11 November 1982) . . 12 November 1982. 23 August 2020 . 15 . Richard . Sewers .
  51. 1982 Pocahontas Stakes Division 2 – Race 8: held 11 November 1982
  52. News: Taylor Park, Majestic Gold beat Day to take Pocahontas (1981 Pocahontas Stakes Division 1 – race 7: held 26 November 1981) . . 27 November 1981 . 23 August 2020 . 15 . Richard . Sewers .
  53. 1981 Pocahontas Stakes Division 2 – Race 8: held 26 November 1981
  54. News: Kathy T., Masters Dream romp in Pocahontas (1980 Pocahontas Stakes Division 1 – race 7: held 27 November 1980) . . 28 November 1980 . 23 August 2020 . 15 . Dave . Koerner .
  55. 1980 Pocahontas Stakes Division 2 – Race 8: held 27 November 1980
  56. News: Dancing Blade waltzes in Pocahontas (1979 Pocahontas Stakes – race 8: held 22 November 1979) . . 23 November 1979 . 23 August 2020 . 43 . Dave . Koerner .
  57. News: No. 4 is lucky as Starclock, Safe win Pocahontas Stakes (1978 Pocahontas Stakes Division 1 – race 8: held 23 November 1978) . . 24 November 1978 . 23 August 2020 . 15 . Jim . Bolus .
  58. 1978 Pocahontas Stakes Division 2 – Race 8: held 23 November 1978
  59. News: Plains and Simple wins stakes stylishly (1977 Pocahontas Stakes Division 1 – race 8: held 24 November 1977) . . 25 November 1977 . 23 August 2020 . 42 . Bob . Adair .
  60. 1977 Mint Julep Handicap Division 2 – Race 8: held 25 November 1978
  61. News: McCarron 'settles' for Pocahontas aboard Sweet Alliance (1976 Pocahontas Stakes Division 1 – race 8: held 25 November 1976) . . 26 November 1976 . 23 August 2020 . 42 . Bob . Adair .
  62. News: ...; Ciao Triumphs (1976 Pocahontas Stakes Division 2 – race 8: held 26 November 1976) . . 27 November 1976 . 23 August 2020 . 18 . Bob . Adair .
  63. News: Alvarada outduels Confort Zone to win Pocahontas Stakes (1975 Pocahontas Stakes – race 8: held 27 November 1975) . . 28 November 1975 . 23 August 2020 . 43 . Jim . Bolus.
  64. News: Alvarada outduels Confort Zone to win Pocahontas Stakes (1974 Pocahontas Stakes – race 8: held 28 November 1974) . . 29 November 1974 . 23 August 2020 . 38 . Jim . Bolus.
  65. News: Fairway Fable wins first division of Pocahontas (1973 Pocahontas Stakes Division 1 – race 8: held 22 November 1973) . . 23 November 1973 . 23 August 2020 . 42 . Bob . Adair .
  66. News: 12,242 watch Shoo Dear 'scoot' (1973 Pocahontas Stakes Division 2 – race 8: held 23 November 1973) . . 24 November 1973 . 23 August 2020 . 17 . Bob . Adair .
  67. News: Pocahontas heap-big for Lou! (1972 Pocahontas Stakes – race 8: held 23 November 1972) . . 24 November 1972 . 23 August 2020 . 38 . Bob . Adair .
  68. News: Knapp lauds Pocahontas winner (1971 Pocahontas Stakes – race 8: held 25 November 1971) . . 26 November 1971 . 23 August 2020 . 39 . Bob . Adair .
  69. News: Fair Ye Well romps to 1½-Lengths Win ; Magdabid 2nd in Pocahontas Stakes (1970 Pocahontas Stakes – race 8: held 26 November 1970) . . 27 November 1970 . 23 August 2020 . 39 . Bob . Adair .
  70. News: Artists Proof First in First Pocahontas (1969 Pocahontas Stakes – race 8: held 27 November 1969) . . 28 November 1969 . 23 August 2020 . 37 . Bob . Adair .

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