Holiday Inaugural Stakes

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Holiday Inaugural Stakes
Listed stakes race
Location Turfway Park
Florence, Kentucky, United States
Race type Thoroughbred - Flat racing
Race information
Distance1 and 1/16 Miles
SurfaceDirt
Trackleft-handed
QualificationThree Year Olds and up
Weight124 lbs
Purse$75,000 (2019)

The Holiday Inaugural Stakes is an American Thoroughbred horse race held annually in late November or early December at Turfway Park in Florence, Kentucky. It is a Listed race. The race has been run for over 30 years. [1] [2]

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Recent Winners

Year
Winner
Jockey
Trainer
Owner
Time
2019Jean Elizabeth [3] [4] Albin JimenezLarry RivelliRavin, Richard, Patricia's Hope LLC and Rivelli, Larry1:09.39
2018Goldberry [5] Rogelio MirandaMarco CastanedaKaren Schaeffer1:09.92
2017Luckyallmylife [6] Perry OuztsRobert GorhamMast Thoroughbreds LLC1:09.85
2016Marquee Miss [7] [8] Didiel OsorioIngrid MasonJoe Ragsdale1:09.10
2015Spanish Pipedream [9] Albin JimenezWesley WardHat Creek Racing1:11.01

Past Winners

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