Florida Oaks Explained

Surface:Turf
Class:Grade III
Horse Race:Florida Oaks
Location:Tampa Bay Downs
Oldsmar, Florida
Inaugurated:1984
Race Type:Thoroughbred - Flat racing
Website:www.tampabaydowns.com
Distance: miles (8.5 furlongs)
Track:Left-handed
Qualification:Three-year-old fillies
Weight:123 lbs. with allowances
Purse:$200,000 (since 2014)

The Florida Oaks is a Grade III American Thoroughbred horse race for three-year-old fillies over the distance of miles on the turf scheduled annually in mid-March at Tampa Bay Downs in Oldsmar, Florida. The event currently carries a purse of $200,000.[1]

History

The race was inaugurated on 10 March 1984, at a distance of seven furlongs on the dirt and was won by Sure Too Explode who was ridden by the Tampa Bay Downs track leading jockey Rick Luhr in a time of 1:24. The next year, the distance was changed in 1985 to miles and has remained so to date.

The Florida Oaks was first upgraded to Grade III status by the American Graded Stakes Committee (AGSC) in 1996, but was downgraded to listed status in 2004.[2]

It returned to Grade III in 2008 but was again downgraded for 2011.[3]

In 2011 Tampa Bay Downs officials decided to switch the race to the turf.[4] The AGSC restored the Grade III designation for the 2013 edition.

Two Florida Oaks winners, Luv Me Luv Me Not in 1992 and Secret Status in 2000, went on to win the Kentucky Oaks at Churchill Downs.

Records

Speed record:

Margins:

Most wins by a jockey:

Most wins by a trainer:

Most wins by an owner:

Winners

YearWinnerJockeyTrainerOwnerDistanceTimePurseGradeRef
align=center 2024Waskesiu Junior AlvaradoWilliam I. MottChiefswood Stables Limitedalign=center milesalign=center 1:42.04align=center $155,000align=center III[5]
align=center 2023Mission of Joy Antonio GallardoH. Graham MotionRyZan Sun Racing and Madaket Stablesalign=center milesalign=center 1:41.12align=center $200,000align=center III[6]
align=center 2022Dolce Zel (FR) Irad Ortiz Jr.Chad C. BrownMichael Dubb, Madaket Stables & Robert V. LaPentaalign=center milesalign=center 1:44.18align=center $151,000align=center III[7]
align=center 2021Domain Expertise Antonio GallardoChad C. BrownKlaravich Stablesalign=center milesalign=center 1:41.12align=center $152,500align=center III[8]
align=center 2020Outburst (GB)Javier CastellanoEddie KenneallyMarc Detampel, TSF Thoroughbred Racing & Rebecca Hillen align=center milesalign=center 1:42.03align=center $150,000align=center III[9]
align=center 2019Concrete RoseJulien R. LeparouxGeorge R. Arnold IIAshbrook Farm & BBN Racing align=center milesalign=center 1:43.02align=center $150,000align=center III[10]
align=center 2018Andina Del SurJulien R. LeparouxThomas AlbertraniDon Alberto Stablealign=center milesalign=center 1:42.37align=center $150,000align=center III[11]
align=center 2017Fifty FiveJose L. OrtizThomas M. BushEmpire Equinesalign=center milesalign=center 1:41.60align=center $155,000align=center III[12]
align=center 2016Julien R. LeparouxBrian A. LynchAmerman Racingalign=center milesalign=center 1:42.20align=center $155,000align=center III[13]
align=center 2015Quality RocksJose LezcanoWilliam I. MottFlavor Racing, Brous Stable, Wachtel Stable & Destiny Oaks Of Ocala align=center milesalign=center 1:43.39align=center $180,000align=center III[14]
align=center 2014Testa Rossi (FR)Jose LezcanoChad C. BrownJames Covello, Thomas Coleman & Doheny Racing Stablealign=center milesalign=center 1:43.51align=center $152,500align=center III[15]
align=center 2013TapicatJoel RosarioWilliam I. MottBesilu Stablesalign=center milesalign=center 1:41.89align=center $100,000align=center III[16]
align=center 2012§ Dixie StrikeJose LezcanoMark E. CasseJohn C. Oxleyalign=center milesalign=center 1:43.30align=center $105,000align=center Listed [17]
align=center 2011Dynamic HolidayRamon A. DominguezH. Graham MotionAugustin Stablealign=center milesalign=center 1:45.56align=center $105,000align=center Listed [18]
align=center 2010Diva DeliteDavid A. VivianBarbara Vivian & Dominic Vittesealign=center milesalign=center 1:46.10align=center $170,000align=center III[19]
align=center 2009Don't Forget GilRajiv MaraghMark A. HennigAlan Brodskyalign=center milesalign=center 1:43.60align=center $200,000align=center III[20]
align=center 2008Awesome ChicIrwin J. RosendoRafael RamosAurora Springs Stablealign=center milesalign=center 1:44.38align=center $200,000align=center III[21]
align=center 2007Cotton BlossomJohn R. VelazquezTodd A. PletcherDogwood Stablealign=center milesalign=center 1:45.06align=center $200,000align=center Listed [22]
align=center 2006BushfireJohn R. VelazquezEddie KenneallyRon & Ricki Rashinskialign=center milesalign=center 1:46.25align=center $200,000align=center Listed [23]
align=center 2005R Lady JoyJose LezcanoKirk ZiadieRichard N. Averill align=center milesalign=center 1:44.58align=center $150,000align=center Listed [24]
align=center 2004Ender's SisterPat DayGeorge R. Arnold IIGreen Lantern Stablesalign=center milesalign=center 1:45.66align=center $150,000align=center Listed [25]
align=center 2003Ebony BreezeMark GuidryWilliam I. MottKinsman Stablealign=center milesalign=center 1:45.20align=center $150,000align=center III[26]
align=center 2002French SatinRamon A. DominguezSteven W. StandridgeSabine Stable align=center milesalign=center 1:45.29align=center $150,000align=center III[27]
align=center 2001Quick TipRichard MiglioreNeil J. HowardWilliam S. Farish IIIalign=center milesalign=center 1:45.36align=center $150,000align=center III[28]
align=center 2000Secret StatusPat DayNeil J. HowardWilliam S. Farish III, James A. Elkins Jr. & W. Temple Webber Jr. align=center milesalign=center 1:45.05align=center $125,000align=center III[29]
align=center 1999Crown JewelLuis Jeronimo MartinezEvelio GarciaDonald Murrayalign=center milesalign=center 1:45.60align=center $100,000align=center III[30]
align=center 1998PantuflaPat DayDavid M. CarrollHelen Alexanderalign=center milesalign=center 1:45.40align=center $100,000align=center III[31]
align=center 1997AnkletShane SellersW. Elliott WaldenAlexander S. Loeb, Brad ay & Jeffrey S. Sullivanalign=center milesalign=center 1:45.00align=center $100,000align=center III[32]
align=center 1996Mindy GayleJorge A. GuerraJulian CanetTanenbaum Racing Stablealign=center milesalign=center 1:45.80align=center $100,000align=center III[33]
align=center 1995Sneaky QuietMike E. SmithNeil J. HowardWilliam S. Farish III & Temple Webber Jr. align=center milesalign=center 1:45.40align=center $100,000align=center Listed [34]
align=center 1994Cavada Kevin WhitleyA. Archie Smith Jr.Bebe R. Daltonalign=center milesalign=center 1:46.40align=center $100,000align=center Listed [35]
align=center 1993Star JolieEduardo O. NunezRonald H. McKenzieFive Star Stablesalign=center milesalign=center 1:45.60align=center $100,000align=center Listed [36]
align=center 1992Luv Me Luv Me NotWillie MartinezGlenn S. WismerPhilip & Judy Maasalign=center milesalign=center 1:45.60align=center $100,000align=center Listed [37]
align=center 1991Designated DancerWillie MartinezOliver E. EdwardsDavid Melinalign=center milesalign=center 1:45.40align=center $100,000align=center Listed [38]
align=center 1990Dance ColonyHerb McCauleyRoss R. PearceBuckland Farmalign=center milesalign=center 1:45.20align=center $100,000align=center [39]
align=center 1989She's ScrumptiousRichard Murray AdkinsGlenn S. WismerPhilip & Judy Maasalign=center milesalign=center 1:46.00align=center $100,000align=center [40]
align=center 1988Colonial WatersVictor H. MolinaJohn P. CampoBuckland Farmalign=center milesalign=center 1:44.80align=center $110,000align=center [41]
align=center 1987Single BladeJulio Molina PezuaGreentree Stablealign=center milesalign=center 1:45.60align=center $130,000align=center [42]
align=center 1986NorancHerb McCauleyJoseph ProvostGallopping Acres & Hidden Point Farmalign=center milesalign=center 1:44.60align=center $108,300align=center [43]
align=center 1985ErstwhileCharles HusseyCam GambolatiHunter Farmalign=center milesalign=center 1:48.00align=center $56,450align=center [44]
align=center 1984Sure Too ExplodeRick D. LuhrSherman IngramFrederick Lehmannalign=center 7 furlongsalign=center 1:24.40align=center $62,200align=center [45]
Legend:

Notes:
§ Ran as an entry

See also

External sites

Tampa Bay Downs Media Guide 2021

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Stakes profile . www.equibase.com . 10 June 2020.
  2. Web site: FLORIDA OAKS - MULTIPLE TRACKS . Thoroughbred Pedigree Online . 2020 . 2 March 2021.
  3. http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/60173/2011-graded-stakes-13-fewer-than-10 Blood Horse: 2011 Graded Stakes: 13 Fewer Than '10
  4. http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/60194/tampa-bay-announces-stakes-schedule: Florida Oaks surface change
  5. Web site: 2024 Florida Oaks Grade 3 - (race 10) . Equibase . 9 March 2024 . 12 March 2024.
  6. Web site: 2023 Florida Oaks Grade 3 - (race 10) . Equibase . 12 March 2023.
  7. Web site: 2022 Florida Oaks Grade 3 - (race 9) . Equibase . 12 March 2022 . 12 March 2022.
  8. Web site: 2021 Florida Oaks Grade 3 - (race 10) . Equibase . 6 March 2021 . 8 March 2021.
  9. Web site: 2020 Florida Oaks Grade 3 - (race 10) . Equibase . 7 March 2020 . 1 March 2021.
  10. Web site: 2019 Florida Oaks Grade 3 - (race 10) . Equibase . 9 March 2019 . 1 March 2021.
  11. Web site: 2018 Florida Oaks Grade 3 - (race 10) . Equibase . 10 March 2018 . 1 March 2021.
  12. Web site: 2017 Florida Oaks Grade 3 - (race 9) . Equibase . 11 March 2017 . 1 March 2021.
  13. Web site: 2016 Florida Oaks Grade 3 - (race 8) . Equibase . 12 March 2016 . 1 March 2021.
  14. Web site: 2015 Florida Oaks Grade 3 - (race 9) . Equibase . 7 March 2015 . 1 March 2021.
  15. Web site: 2014 Florida Oaks Grade 3 - (race 10) . Equibase . 8 March 2014 . 1 March 2021.
  16. Web site: 2013 Florida Oaks Grade 3 - (race 7) . Equibase . 2 February 2013 . 1 March 2021.
  17. Web site: 2012 Florida Oaks Listed - (race 6) . Equibase . 4 February 2012 . 1 March 2021.
  18. Web site: 2011 Florida Oaks Listed - (race 9) . Equibase . 12 February 2011 . 1 March 2021.
  19. Web site: 2010 Florida Oaks Grade 3 - (race 9) . Equibase . 13 March 2010 . 1 March 2021.
  20. Web site: 2009 Florida Oaks Grade 3 - (race 9) . Equibase . 14 March 2009 . 1 March 2021.
  21. Web site: 2008 Florida Oaks Grade 3 - (race 10) . Equibase . 15 March 2008 . 1 March 2021.
  22. Web site: 2007 Florida Oaks Listed - (race 10) . Equibase . 17 March 2007 . 1 March 2021.
  23. Web site: 2006 Florida Oaks Listed - (race 9) . Equibase . 18 March 2006 . 1 March 2021.
  24. Web site: 2005 Florida Oaks Listed - (race 7) . Equibase . 19 March 2005 . 1 March 2021.
  25. Web site: 2004 Florida Oaks Listed - (race 9) . Equibase . 14 March 2004 . 1 March 2021.
  26. Web site: 2003 Florida Oaks Grade 3 - (race 12) . Equibase . 16 March 2003 . 1 March 2021.
  27. Web site: 2002 Florida Oaks Grade 3 - (race 11) . Equibase . 17 March 2002 . 1 March 2021.
  28. Web site: 2001 Florida Oaks Grade 3 - (race 11) . Equibase . 18 March 2001 . 1 March 2021.
  29. Web site: 2000 Florida Oaks Grade 3 - (race 10) . Equibase . 19 March 2000 . 1 March 2021.
  30. Web site: 1999 Florida Oaks Grade 3 - (race 10) . Equibase . 21 March 1999 . 1 March 2021.
  31. Web site: 1998 Florida Oaks Grade 3 - (race 10) . Equibase . 22 March 1998 . 1 March 2021.
  32. Web site: 1997 Florida Oaks Grade 3 - (race 10) . Equibase . 23 March 1997 . 1 March 2021.
  33. Web site: 1996 Florida Oaks Grade 3 - (race 10) . Equibase . 24 March 1996 . 1 March 2021.
  34. Web site: 1995 Florida Oaks Listed - (race 9) . Equibase . 26 March 1995 . 1 March 2021.
  35. Web site: 1994 Florida Oaks Listed - (race 10) . Equibase . 19 March 1994 . 1 March 2021.
  36. Web site: 1993 Florida Oaks Listed - (race 10) . Equibase . 20 March 1993 . 1 March 2021.
  37. Web site: 1992 Florida Oaks Listed - (race 11) . Equibase . 21 March 1992 . 1 March 2021.
  38. Web site: 1991 Florida Oaks Listed - (race 10) . Equibase . 23 March 1991 . 1 March 2021.
  39. Web site: Dance Colony easy Florida Oaks winner – (race 10: held 10 March 1990) . Mike . Henry . . 57 . 11 March 1990 . 1 March 2021.
  40. Web site: Florida Oaks goes to 84-1 longshot She's Scrumptious – (race 10: held 11 March 1989) . Brian . Landman . . 47 . 12 March 1989 . 1 March 2021.
  41. Web site: Colonial Waters defies 8-to-1 odds, wins Florida Oaks race – (race 10: held 12 March 1988) . Mike . Vitale . . 44 . 13 March 1988 . 1 March 2021.
  42. Web site: Single Blade wins Florida Oaks – (race 9: held 21 March 1987) . Frank . Klein . . 62 . 22 March 1987 . 1 March 2021.
  43. Web site: Favorite Noranc wins $108,300 Florida Oaks – (race 10: held 22 March 1986) . . 62 . 23 March 1986 . 1 March 2021.
  44. Web site: Strong finish boots Erstwhile to Florida Oaks victory – (race 10: held 9 March 1985) . Frank . Klein . . 66 . 10 March 1985 . 1 March 2021.
  45. Web site: Sure too Explode does — wins Oaks (race 10: held 10 March 1984) . Christy . McLaughlin . . 19 . 11 March 1984 . 1 March 2021.

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