2020 Road to the Kentucky Oaks

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The 2020 Road to the Kentucky Oaks is a points system by which Thoroughbred fillies will qualify for the 2020 Kentucky Oaks, which will be held on September 4 (rescheduled from the traditional first Saturday in May due to the coronavirus pandemic). The field for the Kentucky Oaks, the filly equivalent of the Kentucky Derby, is limited to fourteen horses, with up to four "also eligible" horses in case of a late withdrawal from the field.

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Originally, the 30 races in the Road to the Kentucky Oaks were to be held from September 2019 (when the fillies are age two) through April 2020 (when they have turned three). However, in March 2020, the growing coronavirus pandemic prompted the cancellation of several prep races, and the rescheduling of the Oaks itself. Churchill Downs is currently considering adding more qualifying races to the series with points to be determined. [1] The top four finishers in the specified races earn points, with the highest point values awarded in the major preparatory races. Earnings in non-restricted stakes act as a tie breaker.

Fillies who instead wish to enter the Kentucky Derby have to earn the necessary points in the races on the Road to the Kentucky Derby: points earned on the Road to the Kentucky Oaks are not transferable. However, if a filly does earn qualifying points for the Derby by racing in open company, those points also count towards qualifying for the Oaks. [2]

Standings

The following table shows the points earned in the eligible races for the main series as of May 2,2020. [3]

RankHorsePointsOwnerTrainerEligible
Earnings [2] [lower-alpha 1] 		Ref
1 Swiss Skydiver 310Peter J. Callahan Kenneth G. McPeek $386,820 [4]
2Bonny South100 Juddmonte Farms Brad H. Cox $240,000 [5]
3Finite80Winchell Thoroughbreds LLC, Thomas J. Reiman, William Dickson, Debo Easter Steve Asmussen $540,349 [6]
4Shedaresthedevil70Flurry Racing Stables LLC, Qatar Racing Limited & Big Aut FarmsBrad H. Cox$265,600 [7]
5Donna Veloce62Kaleem Shah Inc., Susan Magnier, Michael B. Tabor & Derrick Smith Simon Callaghan $460,000 [8]
6Tonalist's Shape60Slam Dunk Racing, Dough Branham, Legacy Ranch, Inc.Saffie A. Joseph Jr.$258,680 [9]
7Water White54E.V. Racing StableRudy R. Rodriguez$175,375 [10]
8 British Idiom 50Michael Dubb, Elkstone Group, Madaket Stables & Bethlehem StablesBrad H. Cox$1,400,000 [11]
not nominatedDown on Da Bayou50Hamdan Al MaktoumS. Bin Ghadayer$200,000 [12]
9Venetian Harbor50Ciaglia Racing LLC, Highland Yard & River Oak FarmRichard Baltas$200,000 [13]
10Lucrezia50Edward A. Seltzer & Beverly S. AndersonArnaud Delacour$131,200 [14]
11Tempers Rising47Mark H. Stanley & Nancy W. Stanley Dallas Stewart $107,000 [15]
12Lake Avenue35 Godolphin Bill Mott $171,989 [16]
injured [17] Bast 34Baoma Corp Bob Baffert $840,000 [18]
13Alta's Award30Ed & Susie Orr Steve Asmussen $72,000 [7]
not nominatedDubai Love20 Godolphin Saeed Bin Suroor $200,000 [12]
not nominatedQueen of God20Winners Circle Racing Stable Mike Maker $124,504 [19]
14Antoinette20 Godolphin Bill Mott $95,000 [5]
not nominatedKansas Kis20Perrine Time ThoroughbredsRaymond Handal$54,639 [10]
15Spice Is Nice20Lawana L. & Robert E. Low Todd Pletcher $43,980 [9]
16 Speech 20Eclipse Thoroughbred PartnersMichael McCarthy$20,000 [20]
17Motu16Susan Moulton, David A. Bernsen LLC & Magdalena Racing Kenneth G. McPeek $98,200 [21]
18Wicked Whisper10Alex & JoAnn Lieblong Steve Asmussen $280,000 [22]
19Lazy Daisy10ERJ Racing, Great Friends Stable, Tom Mansor Doug O'Neill $159,169 [23]
20Serein10Koji MaedaMatsunaga, M$157,520 [12]
injured [24] Taraz10 Juddmonte Farms Brad H. Cox$138,000 [25]
21Harvey's Lil Goil10Estate of Harvey A. Clarke & Paul Braverman Bill Mott $55,889 [26]
not nominatedPanthera Onca10Narola LLCBrad H. Cox$50,000 [10]
22Dream Marie10Miracle's International Trading, Inc.Matthew Williams$21,200 [9]
23Storie Blue10Don Alberto Stable Bob Baffert $12,000 [20]
not nominatedBajan Girl10Robert Slack & Daniel WaltersRohan Crichton$9,300 [4]
24Pass the Plate8Silverton Hill LLCPaul McGee$35,700 [19]
25Perfect Alibi6Tracy Farmer Mark Casse $512,500 [11]
26Comical5ERJ Racing, Gary Barber, Dave Kenney, Madaket Stables & Westside Racing Doug O'Neill $203,851 [18]
27Gingham5Sarah Kelly & Jane Wiltz Bob Baffert $58,000 [27]
not nominatedAscot Brass (SWE)5Stall ValleyNiels Petersen$20,000 [12]
not nominatedQueen Bridget5Mary Ann GouldJohn Ortiz$15,000 [7]
28Reluctant Bride5D P Racing LLC & Patrick L. Biancone Racing LLC Patrick L. Biancone $10,600 [9]
29Paige Anne5Elie Feghali, Lori R. Feghali & Mark MathiesenSimon Callaghan$6,000 [20]
30Frank's Rockette4Frank Fletcher Racing Bill Mott $236,035 [22]
31Maedean4Courtlandt Farms Mark Hennig $136,500 [16]
32K P Dreamin4Karl Pergola Jeff Mullins $96,000 [18]
33His Glory4Ben & Shelia Rollins Tom Amoss $56,350 [23]
34Ursula4Mt. Brilliant Stable LLC & Orrin Ingram Michael Stidham$48,000 [15]
35Auberge4Speedway Stable LLC Bob Baffert $40,000 [28]
36Turtle Trax4 Brereton C. Jones Ian R. Wilkes $30,730 [14]
37O Seraphina4Scott Dilworth, Evan Dilworth, Randy & Susan Andrews Joe Sharp $30,000 [25]
Street of Dreams4Lothenbach Stables, Inc. Ian R. Wilkes $29,700 [29]
38Impeccable Style4Gainesway Stable, Catalyst Stable, Paul McInnis, Patty Slevin LLC & Magdalena Racing Kenny McPeek $20,100 [19]
39Portrait3LNJ FoxwoodsBrad H. Cox$25,400 [15]
40Laura's Light2 Gary Barber Peter Miller $136,370 [19]
41High on Gin2Jerry CaroomCarl J. Deville$112,444 [25]
42Lady Glamour2Inga DemeritteLarry W. Demeritte$67,030 [21]
43Slam Dunk2Magic Cap StablesRodolphe Brisset$48,000 [22]
44Stellar Sound2Don Alberto Stable Bob Baffert $42,000 [13]
45Alandra2Helen Alexander & Helen Groves C. R. McGaughey III $41,500 [11]
not nominatedBlame Debbie2Courtlandt Farms H. Graham Motion $30,000 [16]
Golden Principle2Karl Watson, Mike Pegram, Paul Weitman Bob Baffert $24,000 [28]
46Nikki and Papa2Ron Paolucci Racing, LLC, Todd Cady, Leigh Anderson-Butler, Jeffrey Lambert, Steve Melen, Nydia M. SigbandRobert B. Hess Jr.$16,850 [29]
47FiftyShays OfGreen2Leonard C. Green & Sean Shay John Servis $14,000 [26]
Princesinha Julia1Three Chimneys Farm, LLC Steve Asmussen $67,500 [25]
Gone Glimmering1Sandra New & Aaron Haberman Tom Amoss $20,000 [11]
not nominatedFujairah1Three Rivers Stable IncCarlos A. David$35,244 [29]
not nominatedOrquidias Biz1Gulliver Racing LLC Jeff Mullins $32,500 [28]
48Ice Princess1Flying P Stable, R.A. Hill Stable, Come Racing StableDanny Gargan$24,889 [22]
Been Studying Her1KMN RacingDan Ward$18,000 [18]
not nominatedShe Can't Sing1Lothenbach Stables, IncChris M. Block$16,050 [21]
Critical Value1Ten Strike RacingJeremiah C. Englehart$15,000 [16]
Go Big Blue Nation1Cannon Thoroughbreds, LLCMichael W. McCarthy$12,000 [13]
not nominatedPersisto1Cavallino Racing LLC & Team USA ThoroughbredsKelly J. Breen$9,750 [26]
not nominatedBlood Curdling1PTK, LLCDane Kobiskie$9,700 [23]

Race results

The dates for some upcoming races shown below are based on the placement in the racing calendar from 2018/2019. Similarly, the purses shown for upcoming races are based on the amounts from the previous year and will be updated when finalized.

Prep season

Kentucky Oaks prep season
RaceDistancePurseTrackDate1st2nd3rd4thRef
Pocahontas 1+1⁄16 miles$200,000Churchill DownsSep 14, 2019Lazy DaisyHis GloryPortraitBlood Curdling [23]
Chandelier 1+1⁄16 miles$300,000Santa AnitaSep 27, 2019 Bast ComicalK P DreaminBeen Studying Her [18]
Alcibiades 1+1⁄16 miles$400,000KeenelandOct 4, 2019British IdiomPerfect AlibiAlandraGone Glimmering [11]
Frizette 1 mile$400,000 Belmont Oct 6, 2019Wicked WhisperFrank's RocketteSlam DunkIce Princess [22]
Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies 1+1⁄16 miles$2,000,000Santa AnitaNov 2, 2019British IdiomDonna Veloce Bast Perfect Alibi [8]
Golden Rod 1+1⁄16 miles$200,000 Churchill Downs Nov 30, 2019FiniteMotuLady GlamourShe Can't Sing [21]
Demoiselle 1+1⁄8 miles$250,000AqueductDec 7, 2019Lake AvenueMaedeanBlame DebbieCritical Value [16]
Starlet 1+1⁄16 miles$300,000Los AlamitosDec 7, 2019 Bast Donna VeloceKP DreaminGingham [27]
Santa Ynez 6+1⁄2 furlongs$125,000Santa AnitaJan 5, 2020 Bast AubergeGolden PrincipalOrquidias Biz [28]
Silverbulletday 1 mile 70 yards$150,000Fair GroundsJan 18, 2020FiniteUrsulaTempers RisingPortrait [15]
Forward Gal 7 furlongs$200,000GulfstreamFeb 1, 2020Tonalist's ShapeStreet of DreamsNikki and PapaFujairah [29]
Martha Washington 1 mile$125,000OaklawnFeb 1, 2020TarazO SeraphinaHigh on GinPrincesinha Julia [25]
Busanda 1 mile 70 yards$100,000AqueductFeb 2, 2020Harvey's Lil GoilWater WhiteFiftyshays OfgreenPersisto [26]
Las Virgenes 1 mile$300,000Santa AnitaFeb 8, 2020Venetian HarborGinghamStellar SoundGo Big Blue Nation [13]
Suncoast Stakes 1 mile 40 yards$150,000Tampa BayFeb 8, 2020LucreziaTurtle TraxMotuComical [14]
Note: 1st=10 points; 2nd=4 points; 3rd=2 points; 4th=1 point, except the Juvenile Fillies, for which the points are doubled

Championship series events

RaceDistancePurseTrackDate1st2nd3rd4thRef
Rachel Alexandra 1+1⁄16 miles$200,000 Fair Grounds Feb 15, 2020FiniteBritish IdiomSwiss SkydiverTempers Rising [6]
UAE Oaks 1,900 metres
(~1+3⁄16 miles)		$250,000 Meydan Feb 20, 2019Down on Da BayouDubai LoveSereinAscot Brass [12]
Davona Dale 1+1⁄16 miles$200,000 Gulfstream Mar 1, 2020Tonalist's ShapeSpice Is NiceDream MarieReluctant Bride [9]
Busher 1+1⁄16 miles$125,000 Aqueduct Mar 7, 2020Water WhiteKansas KisPanthera OncaLake Avenue [10]
Honeybee 1+1⁄16 miles$200,000 Oaklawn Mar 7, 2020ShedaresthedevilAlta's AwardMotuQueen Bridget [7]
Santa Ysabel Stakes 1+1⁄16 miles$100,000 Santa Anita Park Mar 8, 2020Donna VeloceSpeechStorie BluePaige Anne [20]
Sunland Park Oaks 1+1⁄16 miles$200,000 Sunland Mar 22, 2020Cancelled [lower-alpha 2]
Note: 1st=50 points; 2nd=20 points; 3rd=10 points; 4th=5 points
Second leg of series
RaceDistancePurseTrackDate1st2nd3rd4thRef
Fair Grounds Oaks 1+1⁄16 miles$400,000 Fair Grounds Mar 21, 2020Bonny SouthTempers RisingAntionetteFinite [5]
Gulfstream Oaks 1+1⁄16 miles$250,000 Gulfstream Mar 28, 2020Swiss SkydiverLucreziaLake AvenueBajan Girl [4]
Gazelle 1+1⁄8 miles$300,000 Aqueduct Postponed [31]
Ashland 1+1⁄16 miles$500,000 Keeneland Apr 4, 2020SpeechVenetian HarborEnvoutanteBonny South
Fantasy [lower-alpha 3] 1+1⁄16 miles$600,000 Oaklawn May 1, 2020Swiss SkydiverVenetian HarborShedaresthedevilAlta's Award [33]
Santa Anita Oaks 1+1⁄16 miles$400,000 Santa Anita June 6, 2020 [lower-alpha 4] Swiss SkydiverSpeechMerneithRegal Beauty [35]
Note: 1st=100 points; 2nd=40 points; 3rd=20 points; 4th=10 points
"Wild Card"
RaceDistancePurseTrackDate1st2nd3rd4thRef
Bourbonette Oaks 1 mile$100,000 Turfway Mar 14, 2020Queen of GodPass the PlateImpeccable StyleLaura's Light [19]
Beaumont 7 furlongs$150,000KeenelandApr 5, 2020Cancelled [lower-alpha 5]
Bourbonette Oaks: 1st=20 points; 2nd=8 points; 3rd=4 points; 4th=2 points
Beaumont Stakes: 1st=10 points; 2nd=4 points; 3rd=2 points; 4th=1 points

Extended series events

The following preliminary list of races have been announced for the extension of the Road to the Kentucky Oaks. These races have been added to the 2020 Road to the Kentucky Oaks as a result of the Oaks being run in September instead of May.

Dogwood Stakes (20-8-4-2)

1: Four Graces, 2: Edgeway, 3: Bayerness, 4: Lady Glamour

Acorn Stakes (G1, 50-20-10-5)

1: Gamine, 2: Pleasant Orb, 3: Water White, 4: Lucrezia

Delaware Oaks (G3, 50-20-10-5)

1: Project Whiskey 2: Dream Marie 3: Princess Cadey 4: Piece of My Heart

Indiana Oaks (G3, 20-8-4-2)

1: Shedaresthedevil 2: Impeccable Style 3: Bayerness 4: Fire Coral

Beaumont Stakes (G3, 20-8-4-2)

1: Four Graces 2: Sconsin 3: Turtle Trax 4: Wicked Whisper

Ashland Stakes (G1, 100-40-20-10)

1: Speech 2: Venetian Harbor 3: Envoutante 4: Bonny South

Coaching Club American Oaks (G1, 100-40-20-10) Saratoga, July 18

1: Paris Lights 2: Crystal Ball 3: Antoinette 4: Tonalist's Shape

Monmouth Oaks (G3, 50-20-10-5) Monmouth Park, August 1

1: Hopeful Growth 2: Project Whiskey 3: Eve of War 4: Dream Marie

Audubon Oaks (10-4-2-1)

1: Mundaye Call 2: Ocean Breeze 3: Sconsin 4: Truth Hurts

Alabama Stakes (G1, 100-40-20-10) Saratoga, August 15

1: Swiss Skydiver 2: Bonny South 3: Harvey's Lil Goil 4: Envoutante

See also

Notes

  1. ↑ Non-Restricted Stakes Earnings, used as a tie-breaker
  2. ↑ Due to the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States the administration of Sunland Park cancelled the event [30]
  3. ↑ Due to the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States the administration of Oaklawn Park moved the Fantasy Stakes to May 1 and lowered the purse [32]
  4. ↑ Originally scheduled for 4 April but due to the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States, the administration of the track with instructions received from Los Angeles County Health Department postponed racing at Santa Anita until further notice [34]
  5. ↑ Due to the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States the administration of Keeneland cancelled the Spring meeting between April 2–24 including the Blue Grass Stakes [36]

Citations

  1. ↑ "The 146th Kentucky Derby Moved to Sept. 5". BloodHorse.com. Retrieved 17 March 2020.
  2. 1 2 "2020 Leaderboard - January 1 update" (PDF). www.kentuckyderby.com. Retrieved 6 January 2020.
  3. ↑ "Oaks Leaderboard - May 2" (PDF). Kentucky Derby. Retrieved 2 May 2020.
  4. 1 2 3 "Chart of the Gulfstream Oaks". Equibase. Retrieved 29 March 2020.
  5. 1 2 3 "Chart of the Fair Grounds Oaks". Equibase. Retrieved 22 March 2020.
  6. 1 2 "Chart of the Rachel Alexandra". Equibase. Retrieved 16 February 2020.
  7. 1 2 3 4 "Chart of the Honeybee S". Equibase. Retrieved 8 March 2020.
  8. 1 2 "Chart of the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies". Equibase. Retrieved 2 November 2019.
  9. 1 2 3 4 5 "Chart of Davona Dale". Equibase. Retrieved 29 February 2020.
  10. 1 2 3 4 "Chart of the Busher S". Equibase. Retrieved 7 March 2020.
  11. 1 2 3 4 5 "Chart for the Alcibiades Stakes". Equibase. Retrieved 7 October 2019.
  12. 1 2 3 4 5 "Chart of the UAE Oaks". Racing TV. Retrieved 21 February 2020.
  13. 1 2 3 4 "Chart of the Las Virgenes". Equibase. Retrieved 8 February 2020.
  14. 1 2 3 "Chart of the Suncoast". Equibase. Retrieved 8 February 2020.
  15. 1 2 3 4 "Chart of the Silverbulletday". Equibase. Retrieved 19 January 2020.
  16. 1 2 3 4 5 "Chart of the Demoiselle". Equibase. Retrieved 7 December 2019.
  17. ↑ "Bast Retired Due To Soft Tissue Injury". Paulick Report. Paulick Report. Retrieved 21 February 2020.
  18. 1 2 3 4 5 "Chart of the Chandlier". Equibase. Retrieved 7 October 2019.
  19. 1 2 3 4 5 "Chart of the Bourbonette Oaks". Equibase. Retrieved 15 March 2020.
  20. 1 2 3 4 "Chart of the Santa Ysabel". Equibase. Retrieved 9 March 2020.
  21. 1 2 3 4 "Chart of the Golden Rod". Equibase. Retrieved 1 December 2019.
  22. 1 2 3 4 5 "Chart of the Frizette Stakes". Equibase. Retrieved 7 October 2019.
  23. 1 2 3 4 "Chart of the Pocahontas". Equibase. Retrieved 14 September 2019.
  24. ↑ "Stakes-Winning Filly Taraz Suffers Catastrophic Injury". Bloodhorse. Bloodhorse. Retrieved 21 February 2020.
  25. 1 2 3 4 5 "Chart of the Martha Washington S". Equibase. Retrieved 1 February 2020.
  26. 1 2 3 4 "Chart of the Busanda". Equibase. Retrieved 2 February 2020.
  27. 1 2 "Chart of the Starlet". Equibase. Retrieved 8 December 2019.
  28. 1 2 3 4 "Chart of the Santa Ynez". Equibase. Retrieved 6 January 2020.
  29. 1 2 3 4 "Chart of the Forward Gal". Equibase. Retrieved 1 February 2020.
  30. ↑ BloodHorse Staff (15 March 2020). "Maryland, New Mexico Close Tracks, Simulcast Facilities". BloodHorse.com.
  31. ↑ McKenna, Pat (28 March 2020). "Aqueduct Racetrack to serve as temporary hospital amid COVID-19 pandemic". NYRA. Retrieved 29 March 2020.
  32. ↑ BloodHorse Staff (20 March 2020). "Oaklawn Park Moves Fantasy Stakes to May 1". BloodHorse.com.
  33. ↑ "Chart of the Fantasy Stakes". Equibase. Retrieved 1 May 2020.
  34. ↑ Crosby, Claire; King, Byron (28 March 2020). "Health Department Order Suspends Racing at Santa Anita". BloodHorse.com.
  35. ↑ "Chart of the Santa Anita Oaks". Equibase. Retrieved 6 June 2020.
  36. ↑ BloodHorse Staff (16 March 2020). "Keeneland Cancels 2020 Spring Meet". BloodHorse.com.

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