Black Gold Stakes

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Black Gold Stakes
ClassNon-Listed Black Type [1]
Location Fair Grounds Race Course
New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
Inaugurated1958
Race type Thoroughbred - Flat racing
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Race information
Distance1 mile (8 furlongs)
SurfaceTurf
TrackLeft-handed
QualificationThree-year-olds
WeightAllowance
Purse$60,000

The Black Gold Stakes at Fair Grounds Race Course in New Orleans, Louisiana is a race on turf for three-year-old Thoroughbred horses. First run in 1958, the race is named in honor of the 1924 Kentucky Derby winner and U. S. Racing Hall of Fame stallion Black Gold. It is tradition that the winning jockey of the race places flowers on the horse's grave in the infield. [2]

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Historical notes

Through 1978 the race was open to horses age three and older.

Run on turf in 1998, 2000-2004, 2008-2009, 2012-2016, 2018. Scheduled to run on turf in 1999 and 2005 though 2007 but weather conditions can affect the safety of the turf and as such each of the races was switched to the dirt track .

In 2006, the Black Gold Stakes was run at Louisiana Downs in Bossier City, Louisiana.

Race distances

Records

Speed record: (at most frequent distance of 6 furlongs)

Most wins:

Most wins by a jockey:

Most wins by a trainer:

Most wins by an owner:

Winners

Year
Winner
Age
Jockey
Trainer
Owner
Dist.
Time
Purse U.S.$
2018Dragon Drew3James Graham William B. Bradley William B. Bradley8 F (±)1:37.55$60,000
2017Race not held
2016Oscar Nominated3 Robby Albarado Michael J. Maker Ken and Sarah Ramsey 7.5 F (±)1:29.63$60,000
2015Tuba3Jose RiquelmeAnne P. SmithWindy Hill Farm7.5 F (±)1:30.66$60,000
2014Race not held
2013Up With The Birds3 Shaun Bridgmohan Malcolm Pierce Sam-Son Farm 7.5 F (±)1:35.84$75,000
2012Icon Ike3 Rosie Napravnik J. Larry Jones Mr. & Mrs. Fletcher Gray7.5 F (±)1:32.85$75,000
2011Trubs3 Jesse Campbell Albert Stall Jr. Claiborne Farm 6 F1:11.18$60,000
2010Royal Express3James GrahamJoseph E. BroussardRichard F. Rudolph5.5 F1:04.38$60,000
2009Turfiste3 Jamie Theriot Robert E. Holthus Walts David Stable LLC5.5 F (±)1:04.58$60,000
2008Amazing Results3 Julien Leparoux Richard R. SchererTeam Block5.5 F (±)1:06.12$60,000
2007Probation Ready3Robby Albarado Steve Asmussen Vinery Stables5.5 F1:05.86$75,000
2006Kingsfield3Robby AlbaradoThad KellerBrass Ring Partnership8.32 F1:45.64$80,875
2005Straw Hat3Robby Albarado Neil J. Howard Farish/Hudson/Elkins8 F1:39.30$50,000
2004Shiloh Bound3Jose RiquelmeWalter Binder Jr.Twin Lanterns Racing Stables7.5 F1:32.51$60,000
2003Prince Alphie3 Shane Sellers Josie Carroll William Schettine7.5 F1:36.25$75,000
2002Private Emblem3 Donnie Meche Steve AsmussenJames Cassels/Bob Zollars7.5 F1:31.45$75,000
2001Rahy's Secret3Coby BourqueCorale A. RichardsKeith Plaisance7.5 F (±)1:31.71$75,000
2000Blushing Irish3 Larry Melancon Henry S. CochranLucky Seven Stable5.5 F (±)1:05.09$75,000
1999Show Me The Stage3Ricky CourvilleEric J. GuillotB. Cain/T. LeBlanc/E. Guillot5.5 F1:03.70$50,000
1998Captain Maestri3Eddie Martin Jr. Louie J. Roussel III Louie J. Roussel III5.5 F (±)1:05.63$50,000
1997 Smoke Glacken 3 Craig Perret Henry L. Carroll A. Karkenny/R. P. Levy/W. Roberts6 F1:09.40$40,000
1996Palikar3 Willie Martinez Thomas M. Amoss John Steinmetz6 F1:10.22$40,000
1995I'M Lucky3Eddie Martin Jr. Paul J. McGee Kilmarnock Stable6 F1:11.69$40,000
1994Fly Cry3 Ronald Ardoin Thomas M. AmossPrats & Wagner6 F1:10.40$30,000
1993Premier Cheer3Carlos Silva Bobby C. Barnett John A. Franks 6 F1:11.60$30,000
1992Fighting K3 Corey Lanerie Guilliam DronetExalton Broussard6 F1:12.80$30,000
1991Brother Meme3V. L. SmithDino HuyDino Huy6 F1:12.80$30,000
1990Jamie Boy3Carl J. WoodleyLarry Robideaux Jr.Craig Ent. Inc.6 F1:11.40$25,000
1989Marfa Missile3 Calvin Borel Cecil BorelO. E. Wood Jr.6 F1:12.00$20,000
1988Latchburn3Tracy HebertGeorge L. ArceneauxR. Taylor, et al6 F1:11.00$20,000
1987Wayne's Crane3 Don Howard Steve ChiassonK. J. DiPalma6 F1:14.20$25,000
1986New Plymouth3Terry SonnierGuilliam DronetExalton Broussard/Saul Schexnider6 F1:11.40$25,000
1985Don't Hesitate3Julio C. EspinosaDonald R. WinfreeJames J. DeVaney6 F1:11.00$25,000
1984Taylor's Special3 Randy Romero William I. Mott William F. Lucas6 F1:11.60$25,000
1983Pronto Forli3Bobby J. Walker Jr.Billy S. BordersJoseph R. Straus6 F1:11.00$25,000
1982 Linkage 3Greg P. Smith Henry S. Clark Christiana Stables 6 F1:10.60$25,000
1981Honor King3Anthony AgnelloLouis G. MarshallJohn A. Franks6 F1:12.00$25,000
1980Sun Catcher3Angelo TrosclairDianne CarpenterSundance Stable/David Nedeff6 F1:11.20$25,000
1979Income Tax3 Eddie Delahoussaye Frank L. Brothers Albert Stall, Sr./Jack Van Berg 6 F1:11.00$25,000
1978Dragon Tamer DH 3 Ray Sibille William I. Fox, Sr.Patsy Fox & Bill Bailey6 F1:10.20$25,000
1978Schottis DH3 Daryl Montoya Richard CoitMiriam Harthill6 F1:11.00$25,000
1977Tudor Tambourine4Angelo TrosclairJoseph E. BroussardCharles Cohen & Ruth Fertel6 F1:10.20$20,000
1976Colonel Power4Phil RubbiccoJohn O. MeauxHarvey Peltier6 F1:10.20$20,000
1975Full Swing8Angelo TrosclairCarroll J. MatherneCarroll J. Matherne6 F1:09.80$20,000
1974Honey Jay6Julio C. Espinoza Smiley Adams Robert E. Lehmann6 F1:11.40$17,500
1973Honey Jay5Phil RubbiccoIke K. MourarRobert E. Lehmann6 F1:11.40$15,000
1972Honey Jay4Phil RubbiccoIke K. MourarRobert E. Lehmann6 F1:11.00$15,000
1971Assumption6 Leroy Moyers Jack Van Berg M. H. Van Berg Stable 6 F1:10.40$15,000
1970Tudor Scott4 Robert Baird Sam PariseSam Parise/S. C. Gray6 F1:11.00$15,000
1969Port Digger4 Martinez Heath Jack A. LohmanDaniel W. Myers6 F1:12.80$12,500
1968Cabildo5 Jimmy Combest Alcee J. Richard Dorothy D. Brown 6 F1:10.00$12,500
1967Mike's Red5Joe LopezJack Van BergM. H. Van Berg Stable6 F1:10.40$10,000
1966Mike's Red4 Larry Snyder Jack Van BergMarion H. Van Berg6 F1:14.00$7,500
1965Herb Scott6Larry SnyderJack Van BergMarion H. Van Berg6 F1:14.00$7,500
1964Wait There5Darrell MaddenWilliam HinphyMrs. William Hinphy6 F1:14.00$7,500
1963Hoop Bound6William SkuseClifford ScottMrs. Clifford Scott6 F1:10.60$7,500
1962Eight Again5William M. Cook Vester R. Wright T. Alie Grissom6 F1:11.80$10,000
1961Race not held
1960Mary's Potential3Clarence Meaux John B. Theall Dorothy D. Brown6 F1:12.20$10,000
1959Charlie Boy4William SkuseEdward J. LegereWilliam W. Carroll6 F1:12.60$10,000
1958Gay Vista8William PhelpsCharles C. CalvinTriple C Stable6 F1:10.60$10,000

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