Woodford Stakes Explained

Surface:Turf
Class:Grade II
Horse Race:Woodford Stakes
Location:Keeneland Race Course
Lexington, Kentucky, United States
Inaugurated:1997
Race Type:Thoroughbred – Flat racing
Website:Keeneland
Distance: furlongs
Track:Left-handed
Qualification:Three-years-old and older
Weight:Base weights with allowances:
4-year-olds and up: 124 lbs.
3-year-olds: 122 lbs.
Purse:US$350,000 (2022)
Sponsor:FanDuel (2022)

The Woodford Stakes is a Grade II American thoroughbred horse race for horses age three and older over a distance of furlongs on the turf held annually in early October at Keeneland Race Course in Lexington, Kentucky during the fall meeting.

History

The event was inaugurated as the Nureyev Stakes on 11 October 1997 and was won by the Calumet Farm owned Sesaro, sired by the champion Danzig and ridden by Shane Sellers drawing clear near the finishing line to won by length in a time of 1:02.96.

The event was named in honor of the Champion sire, Nureyev.[1]

In 2003 the event was renamed for Woodford County, Kentucky. It was known as the Woodford County Stakes until 2006 when it became the Woodford Stakes.[2]

Previously a Listed race, it was upgraded to Grade III status for 2009 and then Grade II in 2017 by the American Graded Stakes Committee.[3]

In recent years the race has gained prominence as a preparatory race for the Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint since it usually held about three to four weeks to the event. In 2015 the event was run off the turf due to inclement weather and was won by Amelia's Wild Ride by the event's longest winning margin to date of lengths defeating Mongolian Saturday. Mongolian Saturday proceeded to win the Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint on his next start at Keeneland. The following year, 2016, Mongolian Saturday resumed after a three-month spell winning the Woodford Stakes.

Records

Speed record

Margins

Most wins

Most wins by an owner

Most wins by a jockey

Most wins by a trainer

Winners

YearWinnerAgeJockeyTrainerOwnerDistanceTimePurseGradeRef
Woodford Stakes
align=center 2023Arzak align=center 5Joel RosarioMichael TrombettaSonata Stablealign=center furlongsalign=center 1:01.65align=center $337,875align=center II[4]
align=center 2022Golden Palalign=center 4Irad Ortiz Jr.Wesley A. WardDerrick Smith, Mrs. John Magnier & Michael Tabor & Westerburgalign=center furlongsalign=center 1:01.39align=center $315,175align=center II[5]
align=center 2021align=center 3Wesley A. WardDerrick Smith, Mrs. John Magnier & Michael Tabor & Westerburgalign=center furlongsalign=center 1:03.12align=center $200,000align=center II[6]
align=center 2020Leinster align=center 5George R. Arnold IIAmy E. Dunne, Brenda Miley, Westrock Stables & Jean Wilkinson align=center furlongsalign=center 1:01.59align=center $150,000align=center II[7]
align=center 2019Stubbinsalign=center 3Joel RosarioDoug F. O'NeillMcShane Racing align=center furlongsalign=center 1:01.44align=center $200,000align=center II[8]
align=center 2018Buccheroalign=center 6Fernando De La CruzTim GlyshawIronhorse Racing Stable align=center furlongsalign=center 1:04.04align=center $200,000align=center II[9]
align=center 2017Buccheroalign=center 5Tim GlyshawIronhorse Racing Stable align=center furlongsalign=center 1:03.06align=center $200,000align=center II[10]
align=center 2016align=center 6Carlos MontalvoEnebish GanbatMongolian Saturdayalign=center furlongsalign=center 1:03:46align=center $150,000align=center III[11]
align=center 2015Amelia's Wild Ridealign=center 4Jose LezcanoRamon PreciadoSilver Trail Stablesalign=center furlongsalign=center 1:02:97align=center $150,000align=center III[12]
align=center 2014No Nay Neveralign=center 3Mike E. SmithWesley A. WardIce Wine Stables, Mrs. John Magnier, Michael B. Tabor & Derrick Smithalign=center furlongsalign=center 1:03.59align=center $150,000align=center III[13]
align=center 2013Havelockalign=center 6Garrett K. GomezDarrin MillerSilverton Hillalign=center furlongsalign=center 1:03.17align=center $150,000align=center III[14]
align=center 2012Bridgetownalign=center 5Javier CastellanoTodd A. PletcherMelnyk Racing Stablesalign=center furlongsalign=center 1:02.55align=center $150,000align=center III[15]
align=center 2011Havelockalign=center 4Robby AlbaradoDarrin MillerSilverton Hillsalign=center furlongsalign=center 1:01.96align=center $150,000align=center III[16]
align=center 2010Silver Timberalign=center 7Julien R. LeparouxChad C. BrownMichael Dubb & High Grade Racing Stablealign=center furlongsalign=center 1:02.30align=center $100,000align=center III[17]
align=center 2009Silver Timberalign=center 6Julien R. LeparouxChad C. BrownMichael Dubbalign=center furlongsalign=center 1:04.67align=center $125,000align=center III[18]
align=center 2008Chamberlain Bridgealign=center 4Jamie TheriotW. Bret CalhounCarl R. Moore Managementalign=center furlongsalign=center 1:02.39align=center $150,000align=center Listed [19]
align=center 2007Fort Pradoalign=center 6René R. DouglasChris M. BlockTeam Blockalign=center furlongsalign=center 1:03.20align=center $112,600align=center Listed [20]
align=center 2006Sgt. Bertalign=center 5Rafael BejaranoGary MontgomeryC. Gary Edelen & Fred Preuss Jr.align=center furlongsalign=center 1:01.67align=center $114,600align=center Listed [21]
align=center 2005Sgt. Bertalign=center 4Rafael BejaranoGary MontgomeryC. Gary Edelen & Fred Preuss Jr.align=center furlongsalign=center 1:04.06align=center $112,800align=center Listed [22]
Woodford County Stakes
align=center 2004Battle Wonalign=center 4Rafael BejaranoCharles SimonJay Manoogianalign=center furlongsalign=center 1:02.70align=center $84,675align=center Listed [23]
align=center 2003Joe's Son Joeyalign=center 5Robby AlbaradoTimothy A. HillsJoseph R. Lunettaalign=center furlongsalign=center 1:03.49align=center $84,525align=center Listed [24]
Nureyev Stakes
align=center 2002Manofgloryalign=center 5Jorge F. ChavezBenjamin W. Perkins Jr.Raymond Dweckalign=center furlongsalign=center 1:03.99align=center $84,450align=center Listed [25]
align=center 2001Morlucalign=center 5Robby AlbaradoRandy L. MorseMichael P. Cloonanalign=center furlongsalign=center 1:02.22align=center $83,025align=center Listed [26]
align=center 2000Morlucalign=center 4Shane SellersRandy L. MorseMichael P. Cloonanalign=center furlongsalign=center 1:02.20align=center $83,700align=center Listed [27]
align=center 1999Howbaddouwantitalign=center 4Dale BecknerLarry F. Hallalign=center furlongsalign=center 1:02.00align=center $69,875align=center Listed [28]
align=center 1998Soldier Fieldalign=center 3Rick WilsonLinda L. RiceDavid Sepleralign=center furlongsalign=center 1:03.00align=center $66,250align=center Listed [29]
align=center 1997Sesaroalign=center 5Shane SellersCharles LoPrestiCalumet Farmalign=center furlongsalign=center 1:02.80align=center $69,500align=center Listed [30]
Legend:

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: NUREYEV (USA) b. H, 1977 – 3 Starts, 2 Wins, 0 Places, 0 Shows Career Earnings: $42,522 . Thoroughbred Pedigree Online . 2020 . 19 August 2020.
  2. Web site: Woodford S. Presented by Keeneland Select (Gr. 2) . Equibase. 21 August 2020 . 2020.
  3. Web site: WOODFORD STAKES – MULTIPLE TRACKS . Thoroughbred Pedigree Online . 2020 . 19 August 2020.
  4. Web site: 2023 Woodford S. Presented by FanDuel Grade 2 – (race 6) . Equibase . 7 October 2023 . 7 October 2023.
  5. Web site: 2022 Woodford S. Presented by FanDuel Grade 2 – (race 6) . Equibase . 8 October 2022 . 9 October 2022.
  6. Web site: 2021 Woodford S. Presented by Keeneland Select Grade 2 – (race 6) . Equibase . 9 October 2021.
  7. Web site: 2020 Woodford S. Presented by Keeneland Select Grade 2 – (race 6) . Equibase . 3 October 2020 . 21 August 2020.
  8. Web site: 2019 Woodford S. Presented by Keeneland Select Grade 2 – (race 6) . Equibase . 5 October 2019 . 21 August 2020.
  9. Web site: 2018 Woodford S. Presented by Keeneland Select Grade 2 – (race 6) . Equibase . 6 October 2018 . 21 August 2020.
  10. Web site: 2017 Woodford S. Presented by Keeneland Select Grade 2 – (race 5) . Equibase . 7 October 2017 . 21 August 2020.
  11. Web site: 2016 Woodford S. Presented by Keeneland Select Grade 3 – (race 5) . Equibase . 8 October 2016 . 21 August 2020.
  12. Web site: 2015 Woodford S. Presented by Keeneland Select Grade 3 – (race 5) . Equibase . 3 October 2015 . 21 August 2020.
  13. Web site: 2014 Woodford S. Presented by Keeneland Select Grade 3 – (race 5) . Equibase . 4 October 2014 . 21 August 2020.
  14. Web site: 2013 Woodford S. Presented by Keeneland Select Grade 3 – (race 5) . Equibase . 5 October 2013 . 21 August 2020.
  15. Web site: 2012 Woodford Stakes Grade 3 – (race 5) . Equibase . 6 October 2012 . 21 August 2020.
  16. Web site: 2011 Woodford Stakes Grade 3 – (race 5) . Equibase . 8 October 2011 . 21 August 2020.
  17. Web site: 2010 Woodford Stakes Grade 3 – (race 6) . Equibase . 9 October 2010 . 21 August 2020.
  18. Web site: 2009 Woodford Stakes Grade 3 – (race 5) . Equibase . 10 October 2009 . 21 August 2020.
  19. Web site: 2008 Woodford Stakes Listed – (race 6) . Equibase . 4 October 2008 . 21 August 2020.
  20. Web site: 2007 Woodford Stakes Listed – (race 8) . Equibase . 18 October 2007 . 21 August 2020.
  21. Web site: 2006 Woodford Stakes Listed – (race 6) . Equibase . 8 October 2006 . 21 August 2020.
  22. Web site: 2005 Woodford Stakes Listed – (race 4) . Equibase . 9 October 2005 . 21 August 2020.
  23. Web site: 2004 Woodford County Stakes Listed – (race 9) . Equibase . 22 October 2004 . 21 August 2020.
  24. Web site: 2003 Woodford County Stakes Listed – (race 9) . Equibase . 17 October 2003 . 21 August 2020.
  25. Web site: 2002 Nureyev Stakes Listed – (race 4) . Equibase . 4 October 2002 . 21 August 2020.
  26. Web site: 2001 Nureyev Stakes Listed – (race 4) . Equibase . 5 October 2001 . 21 August 2020.
  27. Web site: 2000 Nureyev Stakes Listed – (race 7) . Equibase . 15 October 2000 . 21 August 2020.
  28. Web site: 1999 Nureyev Stakes Listed – (race 4) . Equibase . 17 October 1999 . 21 August 2020.
  29. Web site: 1998 Nureyev Stakes Listed – (race 4) . Equibase . 11 October 1998 . 21 August 2020.
  30. Web site: 1997 Nureyev Stakes Listed – (race 7) . Equibase . 11 October 1997 . 21 August 2020.

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