Kentucky Downs Ladies Turf Stakes

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Kentucky Downs Ladies Turf Stakes
ClassGrade III
Location Kentucky Downs
Franklin, Kentucky, United States
Inaugurated1992 (as Rachel Jackson Stakes)
Race type Thoroughbred – Flat racing Turf
Website Kentucky Downs
Race information
Distance1 mile
SurfaceTurf
TrackLeft-handed
QualificationThree years old and older
WeightBase weights with allowances:
4-year-olds and up: 126 lbs.
3-year-olds: 122 lbs.
PurseUS$1,500,000 (since 2024)

The Kentucky Downs Ladies Turf Stakes is a Grade III American Thoroughbred horse race for fillies and mares that are three years old or older, over a distance of 1 mile on the turf held annually in September at Kentucky Downs racetrack in Franklin, Kentucky during their short turf meeting. The event currently carries a purse of $1,500,000 which includes $600,000 from the Kentucky Thoroughbred Development Fund.

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History

The race was inaugurated in 1992 [1] as the Rachel Jackson Stakes in honor of Rachel Jackson the wife of Andrew Jackson, the 7th President of the United States. Her family moved close to the area where the Kentucky Downs racetrack is located on the border of Kentucky and Tennessee. [2]

The event was not run for 2 years and when it resumed in 1998 it was run as the Kentucky Cup Ladies Turf Handicap. [3] The event was renamed to its current name Ladies Turf Stakes in 2011. [3]

In 2017 the event was upgraded to a Grade III. [3]

With the influx of gaming revenue at Kentucky Downs the purse for the event has risen dramatically to nearly $500,000 offered by 2019. [3]

Records

Speed record:

Margins:

Most wins by a jockey

Most wins by a trainer

Most wins by an owner:

Winners

YearWinnerAgeJockeyTrainerOwnerDistanceTimePurseGradeRef
Ladies Turf Stakes
2025Special Wan (IRE)5 Joel Rosario Brendan P. WalshTeam Valor International & Steven Rocco1 mile1:32.40$1,316,000III [4]
2024Walkathon5 Brian Hernandez Jr. Ian R. Wilkes Whitham Thoroughbreds1 mile1:33.76$1,494,840III [5]
2023Regal Realm6 Florent Geroux Jonathan Thomas Augustin Stable 1 mile1:37.08$1,000,000III [6]
2022Dalika (GER)6 Brian Hernandez Jr. Albert Stall Jr. Bal Mar Equine1 mile1:33.53$726,580III [7]
2021Princess Grace4 Florent Geroux Michael StidhamJohn & Susan Moore1 mile1:34.25$660,000III [8]
2020 Regal Glory 4 Jose L. Ortiz Chad C. Brown Paul P. Pompa Jr.1 mile1:34.34$500,000III [9]
2019Ms Bad Behavior4 José L. Ortiz Richard BaltasSayjay Racing, G. Hall, B. Hubbard1 mile1:35.25$356,320III [10]
2018Insta Erma5 Drayden Van Dyke Richard BaltasMedallion Racing, Premier Racing, J. McClanahan, C. Johnson1 mile1:36.26$472,780III [11]
2017Miss Temple City5 Edgar S. Prado H. Graham Motion The Club Racing, Needle In A Haystack & Sagamore Farm1 mile1:36.91$340,100III [12]
2016Secret Someone5 Robby Albarado Michael StidhamMt. Brilliant Stable1 mile1:38.00$348,666Listed [13]
2015Kiss Moon4 Corey J. Lanerie David R. Vance Carl F. Pollard1 mile1:36.18$289,200Listed [14]
2014I'm Already Sexy4 Florent Geroux Wayne M. Catalano Hit The Board Stables1 mile1:35.25$197,000 [15]
2013Dancing to Town5Joseph Rocco Jr. Michael R. Matz Ramona S. Bass 1 mile1:35.52$161,501 [16]
2012Miz Ida3 Shaun Bridgmohan Steve Margolis Bert, Richard & Elaine Klein1 mile1:50.46$74,917 [17]
2011Snow Top Mountain4 Mark Guidry Thomas F. Proctor Barbara Hunter1 mile1:39.83$50,000 [18]
2010Never Retreat5Eduardo E. PerezChris M. BlockTeam Block1 mile1:46.18$50,000 [19]
2009Danzon6 Miguel Mena Kellyn Gorder H. Joseph Allen 1 mile1:40.70$50,000 [20]
2008Royal Pleasure5 Rosemary Homeister Jr. Jonathan E. Sheppard Augustin Stable 1 mile1:37.23$100,000Listed [21]
2007Quiet Royal4Christopher P. DeCarlo Todd A. Pletcher Wertheimer et Frère 1 mile1:37.42$100,000Listed [22]
2006Dash of Humor6 Calvin H. Borel Hal R. WigginsJames D. Conway1 mile1:41.59$100,000Listed [23]
2005Miss Wellspring4 Rafael Bejarano Gregory D. FoleyJohn Eaton & Steve Laymon1 mile1:39.20$100,000Listed [24]
2004Sand Springs4 Mark Guidry Anthony L. ReinstedlerWillmott Stables1 mile1:36.88$100,000Listed [25]
2003Apasionata Sonata5 Rafael Bejarano John T. Ward Jr. Frederick J. Seitz1 mile1:37.84$100,000Listed [26]
2002San Dare4 Willie Martinez Rick HilesDavid G. Mounts1 mile1:42.55$100,000Listed [27]
Ladies Turf Handicap
2001Gino's Spirits (GB)5 Pat Day W. Elliott Walden Rio Aventura Stables & Tom Van Meter1 mile1:39.16$100,000Listed [28]
2000Silken (GB)4 Larry Melancon W. Elliott Walden WinStar Farm 1 mile1:36.16$100,000Listed [29]
1999Pleasant Temper5 Pat Day W. Elliott Walden Mark H. Stanley1 mile1:37.20$100,000Listed [30]
1998Pleasant Temper4 Larry Melancon W. Elliott Walden Mark H. Stanley1 mile1:35.20$100,000Listed [31]
1997Race not held
1996Race not held
Rachel Jackson Stakes
1995Lady Skywalker5Robert WilliamsLarry DonlinRichard Gotschall1 mile1:37.80$125,000Listed [32]
1994Words of War5Carlos Marquez Jr.Joseph Kasperski Jr.L. Karp, R. Stone, M. Kledzik & T. G. Teel1 mile1:37.20$150,000Listed [33]
1993One Dreamer5 Earlie Fires Thomas F. Proctor Glen Hill Farm 1 mile1:37.80$150,000Listed [34]
1992Harness Hitch5Shawn PaytonSteven ReiserBarbara Hunter1 mile1:35.40$150,000Listed [35]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "KENTUCKY CUP LADIES TURF STAKES – MULTIPLE TRACKS". Thoroughbred Pedigree Online. 2020. Retrieved 29 April 2020.
  2. ↑ White House History biography Archived 26 January 2011 at the Wayback Machine
  3. 1 2 3 4 "Three Chimneys Ladies Turf Stakes (Gr. 3)". Equibase. 2020. Retrieved 29 April 2020.
  4. ↑ "2025 Resolute Racing Ladies Turf Stakes Grade 3 - (race 11)". Equibase. 30 August 2025. Retrieved 31 August 2025.
  5. ↑ "2024 Ladies Turf Stakes Grade 3 - (race 10)". Equibase. 31 August 2024. Retrieved 1 September 2024.
  6. ↑ "2023 Castle Hill Gaming Ladies Turf Stakes Grade 3 - (race 9)". Equibase. 9 September 2023. Retrieved 10 September 2023.
  7. ↑ "2022 Kentucky Downs Ladies Turf Stakes Grade 3 - (race 8)". Equibase. 10 September 2022. Retrieved 11 September 2022.
  8. ↑ "2021 Kentucky Downs Ladies Turf Stakes Grade 3 - (race 7)". Equibase. Retrieved 11 September 2021.
  9. ↑ "2020 Kentucky Downs Ladies Turf Stakes Grade 3 - (race 7)". Equibase. 12 September 2020. Retrieved 12 September 2020.
  10. ↑ "2019 Three Chimneys Ladies Turf Stakes Grade 3 – (race 8)". Equibase. 7 September 2019. Retrieved 29 April 2020.
  11. ↑ "2018 Kentucky Downs Ladies Turf Stakes Grade 3 – (race 7)". Equibase. 8 September 2018. Retrieved 29 April 2020.
  12. ↑ "2017 Kentucky Downs Ladies Turf Stakes Grade 3 – (race 7)". Equibase. 9 September 2017. Retrieved 29 April 2020.
  13. ↑ "2016 Kentucky Downs Ladies Turf Stakes Listed – (race 7)". Equibase. 3 September 2016. Retrieved 29 April 2020.
  14. ↑ "2015 Fasig-Tipton Ladies Turf Stakes Listed – (race 7)". Equibase. 19 September 2015. Retrieved 29 April 2020.
  15. ↑ "2014 Kentucky Downs Ladies Turf Stakes Black Type – (race 10)". Equibase. 13 September 2014. Retrieved 29 April 2020.
  16. ↑ "2013 Kentucky Downs Ladies Turf Stakes Black Type – (race 8)". Equibase. 7 September 2013. Retrieved 29 April 2020.
  17. ↑ "2012 Kentucky Downs Ladies Turf Stakes Black Type – (race 8)". Equibase. 8 September 2012. Retrieved 29 April 2020.
  18. ↑ "2011 Kentucky Cup Ladies Turf Stakes Black Type – (race 5)". Equibase. 10 September 2011. Retrieved 29 April 2020.
  19. ↑ "2010 Kentucky Cup Ladies Turf Stakes Black Type – (race 7)". Equibase. 11 September 2010. Retrieved 29 April 2020.
  20. ↑ "2009 Belle-Meade Plantation Kentucky Cup Ladies Turf Stakes Black Type – (race 7)". Equibase. 19 September 2009. Retrieved 29 April 2020.
  21. ↑ "2008 Kentucky Cup Ladies Turf Stakes Listed – (race 13)". Equibase. 13 September 2008. Retrieved 29 April 2020.
  22. ↑ "2007 Kentucky Cup Ladies Turf Stakes Listed – (race 11)". Equibase. 22 September 2007. Retrieved 29 April 2020.
  23. ↑ "2006 Kentucky Cup Ladies Turf Stakes Listed – (race 3)". Equibase. 26 September 2006. Retrieved 29 April 2020.
  24. ↑ "2005 Kentucky Cup Ladies Turf Stakes Listed – (race 12)". Equibase. 24 September 2005. Retrieved 29 April 2020.
  25. ↑ "2004 Kentucky Cup Ladies Turf Stakes Listed – (race 12)". Equibase. 25 September 2004. Retrieved 29 April 2020.
  26. ↑ "2003 Kentucky Cup Ladies Turf Stakes Listed – (race 12)". Equibase. 20 September 2003. Retrieved 29 April 2020.
  27. ↑ "2002 Kentucky Cup Ladies Turf Stakes Listed – (race 9)". Equibase. 21 September 2002. Retrieved 29 April 2020.
  28. ↑ "2001 Kentucky Cup Ladies Turf Handicap Listed – (race 9)". Equibase. 23 September 2001. Retrieved 29 April 2020.
  29. ↑ "2000 Kentucky Cup Ladies Turf Handicap Listed – (race 10)". Equibase. 23 September 2000. Retrieved 29 April 2020.
  30. ↑ "1999 Kentucky Cup Ladies Turf Handicap Listed – (race 5)". Equibase. 26 September 1999. Retrieved 29 April 2020.
  31. ↑ "1998 Kentucky Cup Ladies Turf Handicap Listed – (race 5)". Equibase. 19 September 1998. Retrieved 29 April 2020.
  32. ↑ "1995 Rachel Jackson S. Listed – (race 4)". Equibase. 23 September 1995. Retrieved 29 April 2020.
  33. ↑ "1994 Rachel Jackson S. Listed – (race 3)". Equibase. 24 September 1994. Retrieved 29 April 2020.
  34. ↑ "1993 Rachel Jackson S. Listed – (race 7)". Equibase. 26 September 1993. Retrieved 29 April 2020.
  35. ↑ "1992 Rachel Jackson S. Listed – (race 5)". Equibase. 11 October 1992. Retrieved 29 April 2020.
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