| Restricted race | |
| Location | Gulfstream Park |
|---|---|
| Inaugurated | 1982 |
| Race type | Thoroughbred – Flat racing |
| Race information | |
| Distance | 6 furlong sprint |
| Surface | Dirt |
| Track | left-handed |
| Qualification | Two-years-olds sired by FTBOA registered stallions |
| Weight | Allowance |
| Purse | $100,000 |
The FTBOA Florida Sire Stakes Dr. Fager division is the first leg of the FTBOA Florida Sire Stakes series. Inaugurated in 1982, the race was named after the Florida-bred Horse of the Year and leading sire Dr. Fager. The race was originally run at a length of 5+1⁄2 furlongs, but it was moved to 6 furlongs after the inaugural running. The Dr. Fager Stakes has run in two divisions more times than either of the other two races in the Florida Stallion Stakes, with a grand total of eight races ran in two parts (1983–1987, 1990, 1991, 2001).
Since 2014, the race has been run at Gulfstream Park. Originally, it was run at Calder Race Course. [1]
Speed record: (at current distance of 6 furlongs)
Most wins by a jockey:
Most wins by a trainer:
Most wins by an owner:
| Year | Winner | Jockey | Trainer | Owner | Distance | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Orocky | Horacio Karamanos | Edward Plesa Jr. | Bea Oxenberg | 6F | 1:13.48 |
| 1991 | Naked Greed | José Vélez Jr. | Frank Gomez | Jill E. Robinson | 6F | 1:12.00 |
| 1990 | What A Cooker | M. Gonzalez | Frank Gomez | Frances A. Genter Stable, Inc. | 6F | 1:12.00 |
| 1987 | Break Par | S. Soto | Frank Gomez | Frances A. Genter Stable, Inc. | 6F | 1:13.20 |
| 1986 | Lord Pergrine | R. Lester | S. Ducoing | Petelain Stable | 6F | 1:12.80 |
| 1985 | Sovereign Tom | Earlie Fires | Happy Alter | Polly Lux De Lux Farms | 6F | 1:13.40 |
| 1984 | Smile | Gene St. Leon | Frank Gomez | Frances A. Genter | 6F | 1:13.60 |
| 1983 | Reach For More | Gene St. Leon | W. C. Knuck | Blanche Knuck | 6F | 1:12.60 |
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