Bourbon Stakes Explained

Surface:Turf
Class:Grade II
Horse Race:Bourbon Stakes
Location:Keeneland Race Course
Lexington, Kentucky, United States
Inaugurated:1991 (as Hopemont Stakes)
Race Type:Thoroughbred – Flat racing
Website:Keeneland
Distance: miles
Track:Left-handed
Qualification:Two-year-olds
Weight:122 lbs with allowances
Purse:$350,000 (2022)
Sponsor:Castle & Key (since 2022)

The Bourbon Stakes is a Grade II American thoroughbred horse race for two-year-olds over a distance of miles on the turf held annually in early October at Keeneland Race Course in Lexington, Kentucky during the fall meeting.

History

The event was inaugurated on 23 October 1991 as the Hopemont Stakes and was won by the short priced 1-2 favorite Stress Buster who was ridden by US Hall of Fame jockey Pat Day in a time of 1:44.84. The name of the event was in honor of the Hunt–Morgan House, historically known as Hopemont located in Lexington.[1]

The event was run in two divisions in 1998.[2]

In 2003 the event was renamed to the Bourbon County Stakes – Bourbon County is near Lexington and is home to many famous Throroughbred farms.[3]

From 2005 to 2008, the event was run as the Bourbon Stakes, with sponsorship from Woodford Reserve which reflected in the name of the race.[3] Since 2014, the race has been sponsored by Dixiana Farm.[3]

In 2006, 2013 and 2017, the race was switched from turf to the main track due to weather conditions.[4]

In 2008 the event was classified as Grade III[4] and in 2020 was upgraded to Grade II.[5] The race is part of the Breeders' Cup Challenge series. The winner of the Bourbon Stakes receives a "Win and You're In" berth in the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf.[6]

Records

Speed record:

Margins

Most wins by an owner

Most wins by a jockey

Most wins by a trainer

Winners

YearWinnerJockeyTrainerOwnerDistanceTimePurseGradeRef
Bourbon Stakes
align=center 2024Minaret Station Cristian TorresWilliam WaldenOXO Equine align=center milesalign=center 1:42.28align=center $347,719 align=center II[7]
align=center 2023Can Group Francisco ArrietaMark E. CasseD. J. Stable & Cash is Kingalign=center milesalign=center 1:43.73align=center $350,000align=center II[8]
align=center 2022AndthewinnerisFlavien PratWayne M. CatalanoSusan Moultonalign=center milesalign=center 1:41.27align=center $348,125align=center II[9]
align=center 2021Tiz the Bomb Phoenix Thoroughbred III align=center miles align=center 1:43.69 align=center $200,000 align=center II[10]
align=center 2020Mutasaabeq align=center miles align=center 1:43.13 align=center $200,000 align=center II[11]
align=center 2019Peace AchievedMiguel MenaMark E. CasseJSM Equinealign=center milesalign=center 1:43.06align=center $250,000align=center III[12]
align=center 2018CurrentJose L. OrtizTodd A. PletcherEclipse Thoroughbred Partners & Robert V. LaPentaalign=center milesalign=center 1:45.10align=center $250,000align=center III[13]
align=center 2017FlameawayJulien R. LeparouxMark E. CasseJohn C. Oxleyalign=center milesalign=center 1:45.77align=center $250,000align=center III[14]
align=center 2016Keep Quiet (FR)Florent GerouxMark E. CasseGary Barberalign=center milesalign=center 1:44.92align=center $250,000align=center III[15]
align=center 2015AiroforceJulien R. LeparouxMark E. CasseJohn C. Oxleyalign=center milesalign=center 1:44.12align=center $250,000align=center III[16]
align=center 2014Lawn RangerChris LanderosKenneth G. McPeekTurf Stable Racingalign=center milesalign=center 1:44.41align=center $250,000align=center III[17]
align=center 2013Poker PlayerChanning HillWayne M. CatalanoGary and Mary Westalign=center milesalign=center 1:43.46align=center $150,000align=center III[18]
align=center 2012Julien R. LeparouxChad C. BrownKlaravich Stables & William H. Lawrencealign=center milesalign=center 1:45.15align=center $150,000align=center III[19]
align=center 2011Animal SpiritsRobby AlbaradoAlbert Stall Jr.Klaravich Stables & William H. Lawrencealign=center milesalign=center 1:44.24align=center $150,000align=center III[20]
align=center 2010Rogue RomanceJulien R. LeparouxKenneth G. McPeekCatesby W. Clayalign=center milesalign=center 1:43.76align=center $100,000align=center III[21]
align=center 2009InteractifKent J. DesormeauxTodd A. PletcherWertheimer et Frèrealign=center milesalign=center 1:45.24align=center $125,000align=center III[22]
align=center 2008Bittel RoadRajiv MaraghTodd A. PletcherJames T. Scatuorchio & John Iracane align=center milesalign=center 1:44.29align=center $200,000align=center III[23]
align=center 2007Gio PontiCastleton Lyonsalign=center milesalign=center 1:45.92align=center $150,000align=center Listed [24]
align=center 2006Twilight MeteorJohn R. VelazquezTodd A. PletcherPeachtree Stablealign=center milesalign=center 1:43.25align=center $125,000align=center Listed [25]
align=center 2005Yankee MasterRafael BejaranoLinda L. RiceTeam Power Play Racingalign=center milesalign=center 1:43.85align=center $125,000align=center Listed [26]
Bourbon County Stakes
align=center 2004Rey de CafeCraig PerretGeorge R. Arnold IIG. Watts Humphrey Jr.align=center milesalign=center 1:42.90align=center $112,200align=center Listed [27]
align=center 2003CommendationCornelio VelasquezH. Graham MotionCourtlandt Farmalign=center milesalign=center 1:43.99align=center $112,800align=center Listed [28]
Hopemont Stakes
align=center 2002Rapid ProofCalvin H. BorelHal R. WigginsDolphus C. Morrisonalign=center milesalign=center 1:46.45align=center $115,000align=center Listed [29]
align=center 2001Stage Call (IRE)Mark GuidryW. Elliott WaldenWinStar Farm, Richard Nip & Gloria Gaines Callumalign=center milesalign=center 1:45.85align=center $111,800align=center Listed [30]
align=center 2000OverviewMike E. SmithJohn T. Ward Jr.John C. Oxleyalign=center milesalign=center 1:43.02align=center $81,775align=center Listed [31]
align=center 1999Gateman (GB)Pat DayW. Elliott WaldenKennet Valley Thoroughbredsalign=center milesalign=center 1:42.42align=center $70,175align=center Listed [32]
align=center rowspan=21998PineaffPat DayKenneth G. McPeekJoyce & Roy K. Monroealign=center rowspan=2 milesalign=center 1:44.63align=center $70,100 align=center rowspan=2Listed [33]
Bold CalebRobby AlbaradoHal R. WigginsAnn & Charles Patterson align=center 1:44.73align=center $70,850[34]
align=center 1997Reformer RallyCraig PerretPeter M. VestalThomas M. Careyalign=center milesalign=center 1:46.91align=center $67,750align=center Listed [35]
align=center 1996ThesaurusCraig PerretPeter M. VestalCharles J. Cellaalign=center milesalign=center 1:44.49align=center $55,000align=center Listed [36]
align=center 1995Red ShadowWillie MartinezPatrick B. ByrnePrestonwood Farmalign=center milesalign=center 1:46.71align=center $54,960align=center Listed [37]
align=center 1994ClaudiusJohn R. VelazquezWilliam I. MottDarley Racingalign=center milesalign=center 1:45.50align=center $53,000align=center [38]
align=center 1993Star of ManilaShane SellersBurk Kessinger Jr.New Phoenix Stablealign=center milesalign=center 1:43.34align=center $49,000align=center [39]
align=center 1992The Real VaslavShane SellersD. Wayne LukasGonzalo B. Torrealbaalign=center milesalign=center 1:46.01align=center $45,500align=center [40]
align=center 1991Stress BusterPat DayG. Watts Humphrey Jr. & Sheila Piercealign=center milesalign=center 1:44.84align=center $44,100align=center [41]
Legend:

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: History of Hopemont . The Blue Grass Trust for Historic Preservation . 2020 . 14 September 2020.
  2. Web site: BOURBON STAKES (2ND. DIV.) - KEENELAND, KY . Thoroughbred Pedigree Online . 2020 . 14 September 2020.
  3. Web site: Bourbon Stakes Profile. Equibase . 14 September 2020.
  4. Web site: BOURBON STAKES - KEENELAND, KY . Thoroughbred Pedigree Online . 2020 . 14 September 2020.
  5. Web site: TOBA Announces U.S. Graded and Listed Stakes for 2020 . 2019 . 21 May 2020 . . Andrew . Schweigardt.
  6. Web site: The Breeders' Cup Challenge. www.breederscup.com. 12 October 2016.
  7. Web site: 2024 Castle & Key Bourbon Stakes Grade 2 - (race 10) . Equibase . 6 October 2024 . 6 October 2024.
  8. Web site: 2023 Castle & Key Bourbon Stakes Grade 2 - (race 10) . Equibase . 8 October 2023 . 9 October 2023.
  9. Web site: 2022 Castle & Key Bourbon Stakes Grade 2 - (race 8) . Equibase . 9 October 2022 . 11 October 2022.
  10. Web site: 2021 Bourbon Stakes Grade 2 - (race 10) . Equibase . 10 October 2021.
  11. Web site: 2020 Bourbon Stakes Grade 2 - (race 8) . Equibase . 4 October 2020 . 4 October 2020.
  12. Web site: 2019 Dixiana Bourbon Stakes Grade 3 - (race 8) . Equibase . 6 October 2019 . 14 September 2020.
  13. Web site: 2018 Dixiana Bourbon Stakes Grade 3 - (race 8) . Equibase . 7 October 2018 . 14 September 2020.
  14. Web site: 2017 Dixiana Bourbon Stakes Grade 3 - (race 8) . Equibase . 8 October 2017 . 14 September 2020.
  15. Web site: 2016 Dixiana Bourbon Stakes Grade 3 - (race 8) . Equibase . 9 October 2016 . 14 September 2020.
  16. Web site: 2015 Dixiana Bourbon Stakes Grade 3 - (race 8) . Equibase . 4 October 2015 . 14 September 2020.
  17. Web site: 2014 Dixiana Bourbon Stakes Grade 3 - (race 8) . Equibase . 5 October 2014 . 14 September 2020.
  18. Web site: 2013 Bourbon Stakes Grade 3 - (race 7) . Equibase . 6 October 2013 . 14 September 2020.
  19. Web site: 2012 Bourbon Stakes Grade 3 - (race 7) . Equibase . 7 October 2012 . 14 September 2020.
  20. Web site: 2011 Bourbon Stakes Grade 3 - (race 8) . Equibase . 9 October 2011 . 14 September 2020.
  21. Web site: 2010 Bourbon Stakes Grade 3 - (race 8) . Equibase . 10 October 2010 . 14 September 2020.
  22. Web site: 2009 Bourbon Stakes Grade 3 - (race 8) . Equibase . 11 October 2009 . 14 September 2020.
  23. Web site: 2008 Woodford Reserve Bourbon Stakes Grade 3 - (race 7) . Equibase . 5 October 2008 . 14 September 2020.
  24. Web site: 2007 Woodford Reserve Bourbon Stakes Listed - (race 7) . Equibase . 7 October 2007 . 14 September 2020.
  25. Web site: 2006 Woodford Reserve Bourbon Stakes Listed - (race 9) . Equibase . 27 October 2006 . 14 September 2020.
  26. Web site: 2005 Woodford Reserve Bourbon Stakes Listed - (race 9) . Equibase . 28 October 2005 . 14 September 2020.
  27. Web site: 2004 Bourbon County Stakes Listed - (race 9) . Equibase . 29 October 2004 . 14 September 2020.
  28. Web site: 2003 Bourbon County Stakes Listed - (race 8) . Equibase . 24 October 2003 . 14 September 2020.
  29. Web site: 2002 Hopemont Stakes Listed - (race 8) . Equibase . 25 October 2002 . 14 September 2020.
  30. Web site: 2001 Hopemont Stakes Listed - (race 8) . Equibase . 26 October 2001 . 14 September 2020.
  31. Web site: 2000 Hopemont Stakes Listed - (race 8) . Equibase . 27 October 2000 . 14 September 2020.
  32. Web site: 1999 Hopemont Stakes Listed - (race 8) . Equibase . 29 October 1999 . 14 September 2020.
  33. Web site: 1998 Hopemont Stakes Listed Division 1 - (race 7) . Equibase . 30 October 1998 . 14 September 2020.
  34. Web site: 1998 Hopemont Stakes Listed Division 2 - (race 9) . Equibase . 30 October 1998 . 14 September 2020.
  35. Web site: 1997 Hopemont Stakes Listed - (race 8) . Equibase . 24 October 1997 . 14 September 2020.
  36. Web site: 1996 Hopemont Stakes Listed - (race 8) . Equibase . 24 October 1996 . 14 September 2020.
  37. Web site: 1995 Hopemont Stakes Listed - (race 8) . Equibase . 27 October 1995 . 14 September 2020.
  38. Web site: 1994 Hopemont Stakes Black Type - (race 8) . Equibase . 27 October 1994 . 14 September 2020.
  39. Web site: 1993 Hopemont Stakes Black Type - (race 8) . Equibase . 28 October 1993 . 14 September 2020.
  40. Web site: 1992 Hopemont Stakes Black Type - (race 8) . Equibase . 30 October 1992 . 14 September 2020.
  41. Web site: 1991 Hopemont Stakes Black Type - (race 8) . Equibase . 23 October 1991 . 14 September 2020.

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