Phoenix Stakes (United States)

Last updated
Phoenix Stakes
ClassGrade II
Location Keeneland Race Course
Lexington, Kentucky
Inaugurated1831
Race type Thoroughbred - Flat racing
Website www.keeneland.com
Race information
Distance 6 furlong sprint
SurfaceDirt
TrackLeft-handed
QualificationThree-years-old & up
WeightAssigned
Purse$350,000 (since 2022) [1]

The Phoenix Stakes is an American Thoroughbred horse race held annually at Keeneland Race Course in Lexington, Kentucky. Open to horses age three and older, it is contested on dirt over a distance of six furlongs and currently offers a purse of $350,000. Raced in early October, prior to 1989 it was run during the track's spring meeting. It became a Grade III event in 2000, then was upgraded to Grade II status in 2016. [1]

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Part of the Breeders' Cup Challenge series, the winner of the Phoenix Stakes automatically qualifies for the Breeders' Cup Sprint.

History

Founded in 1831 with the name from the local Phoenix Hotel, it is the oldest thoroughbred horse race in North America though it has not been run continuously. [2] Hosted by the Kentucky Association racetrack in Lexington until 1930, the event was restarted at Keeneland Race Course in 1937. From 1943 to 1945, the race was renewed as part of the Keeneland-at-Churchill Downs meetings. Over the years it has been called the Brennan, Chiles, Phoenix, Association, Phoenix Hotel Stakes and Phoenix Handicap.

The Phoenix Stakes was raced on dirt until 2006 when Keeneland Race Course installed a synthetic Polytrack surface. In 2014, the Polytrack was replaced by a new dirt surface. As a result of these changes, Keeneland maintains separate sets of track records. [3]

The 2016 Phoenix Stakes was won by A. P. Indian while establishing a track record for the new dirt surface. [4]

Records

Speed record: (at current distance of 6 furlongs)

Most wins by a jockey:

Most wins by a trainer:

Most wins by an owner:

Winners since 1972

YearWinnerAgeJockeyTrainerOwnerTime
2024Federal Judge4 Flavien Prat Brad H. Cox Siena Farm LLC and WinStar Farm LLC [5]
2023Hoist the Gold4 John R. Velazquez Dallas Stewart [6]
2022Manny Wah6 Corey J. Lanerie Wayne M. Catalano Susan Moulton1:10.31
2021Special Reserve5 Joel Rosario Michael J. Maker Paradise Farms Corp and David Staudacher1:08.54
2020Diamond Oops5 Florent Geroux Patrick Biancone Diamond 100 Racing Club et al.1:09.24
2019Engage4 José Ortiz Steven M. Asmussen Woodford Racing LLC1:10.21
2018Promises Fulfilled3Luis Saez Dale Romans Robert J. Baron1:09.50
2017 Whitmore 4Manuel FrancoRon MoquetteRobert Lapenta, Southern Springs Stables, et al.1:09.90
2016 A. P. Indian 6Joe BravoArnaud DelacourGreen Lantern Stables LLC (Richard & Sue Masson)1:08.43
2015 Runhappy 3 Edgar S. Prado Maria Borell James McIngvale1:09.96
2014 Work All Week 5 Florent Geroux Roger Brueggemann Midwest Thoroughbreds, Inc. (Richard & Karen Papiese)1:09.00
2013Sum of the Parts4 Leandro Goncalves Thomas M. Amoss Klaravich Stables & William Lawrence1:09.56
2012Sum of the Parts3 Julien Leparoux Thomas M. Amoss Klaravich Stables & William Lawrence1:09.88
2011Hoofit4 Edgar S. Prado H. Graham Motion Jill Johnston1:09.27
2010 Wise Dan 3 Rafael Bejarano Charles Lopresti Morton Fink1:09.20
2009 Fatal Bullet 4 Eurico Rosa Da Silva Reade Baker Bear Stables, Ltd. (Danny Dion)1:09.00
2008Sing Baby Sing5 Justin Shepherd Jack Bruner Tom Durant1:08.48
2007Off Duty4 Larry Melancon Lynn S. Whiting John Pucek et al.1:10.17
2006Kelly's Landing5 Rafael Bejarano Eddie Kenneally Summerplace Farm, LLC1:09.94
2005Elusive Jazz4 Robby Albarado Bobby C. Barnett Stony Oak Farm, LLC1:11.60
2004Champali4 Rafael Bejarano Gregory D. Foley Lloyd Madison Farms IV, LLC1:08.72
2003Najran4 Javier Castellano Nick Zito Buckram Oak Farm 1:08.32
2002 Xtra Heat 4 Harry Vega John E. Salzman, Sr. Kenneth Taylor, et al.1:10.13
2001Bet On Sunshine9 Calvin Borel Paul J. McGee David P. Holloway Racing1:09.65
2000Five Star Day4 Garrett Gomez C. Beau Greely Columbine Stable LLC (Andrea S. Pollack)1:07.80
1999Richter Scale5 Kent Desormeaux Mary Jo Lohmeier Nancy & Rick Kaster/ Nathan Fox1:08.40
1998Partner's Hero4 Calvin Borel D. Wayne Lukas Willis Horton Stable1:09.20
1997Bet On Sunshine5 Francisco Torres Paul J. McGee David P. Holloway racing1:08.60
1996 Forest Wildcat 5 Joe Bravo Ben Perkins, Sr. Fred Seitz & New Farm1:09.40
1995Golden Gear4 Craig Perret P. Noel Hickey Barry Golden1:08.80
1994Lost Pan4 Donna Barton D. Wayne Lukas Jim McDonald & Overbrook Farm 1:09.40
1993Anjiz5 Donald Miller Jr. Michael H. Bell Gainsborough Farm 1:07.60
1992British Banker4 Dean Kutz Peter M. Vestal Dogwood Stable 1:09.20
1991Deposit Ticket3 Pat Day D. Wayne Lukas Overbrook Farm & D. Wayne Lukas 1:10.20
1990Hadif4 Dave Penna Thomas J. Skiffington Shadwell Farm 1:09.40
1989Momsfurrari5 Mike E. Smith Glenn Wismer Judy & Philip S. Maas1:10.60
1988Carload6 Earlie Fires Thomas F. Proctor Glen Hill Farm 1:09.80
1987Diapason7 Patrick Johnson Michael H. Bell Helen C. Alexander 1:09.80
1986Lucky North5 Pat Day William I. Mott John A. Franks 1:11.00
1985Harry 'N Bill5 Mary Russ Emanuel Tortora Bee Bee Stable (John Bush)1:09.60
1984Timeless Native4 Don Brumfield Bud Delp Hawksworth Farm (Harry Meyerhoff)1:10.80
1983Shot n' Missed6 Leroy Moyers William I. Mott William F. Lucas1:09.00
1982Golden Derby4 Julio C. Espinoza Smiley Adams F. E. Lehmann & J. R. Gaines 1:10.00
1981-1Turbulence5 Julio C. Espinoza John C. Oxley M/M C.H. Colpitt1:09.40
1981-2Zuppardo's Prince5 Julio C. Espinoza Clarence Breedlove Anthony L. Zuppardo1:09.40
1980Zuppardo's Prince5 Julio C. Espinoza Clarence Breedlove Anthony L. Zuppardo1:09.40
1979Shelter Half4Sam Boulmetis, Jr. Beverly P. Hacker Fourbrothers Stable1:09.00
1978Amadevil4 Sam Maple Hoss InmanPaul & Orville Kemling1:09.40
1977It's Freezing5 Eddie Maple William R. O'Neill Bwamazon Farm 1:09.60
1976 Gallant Bob 4 Don Brumfield Joe D. MarquetteRobert P. Horton1:08.40
1975Delta Oil6Robert BreenForrest Kaelin Dorothy Dorsett Brown 1:09.40
1974Penholder5 Buck Thornburg Victor D. Karr Mrs. Irene D. Karr1:09.40
1973 Honey Jay 5 Julio C. Espinoza Ike K. Mourar Robert E. Lehmann 1:11.40
1972 Honey Jay 4 Julio C. Espinoza Ike K. Mourar Robert E. Lehmann 1:09.40

Earlier winners

Sire lines

Phoenix Stakes winners with male-line descendants including other Phoenix Stakes winners

Footnotes

  1. 1 2 "Phoenix Stakes Data". www.equibase.com. Retrieved 8 October 2016.
  2. It’s True (We Think): The Travers Stakes Has to Be the Oldest…Something
  3. "Keeneland Debuts New Dirt Surface on Main Race Track". www.keeneland.com. Archived from the original on 12 October 2016. Retrieved 15 June 2016.
  4. Novak, Claire. "No Denying A. P. Indian in Phoenix". BloodHorse.com. Retrieved 8 October 2016.
  5. [https://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/race/usa/kee/2024/10/4/7/stoll-keenon-ogden-phoenix-s-g2 Stoll Keenon Ogden Phoenix S. (G2) Race 7 at Keeneland on October 4, 2024]
  6. 2023 Phoenix Stakes Replay Analysis | Hoist The Gold Finally Makes The Grade In Keeneland Sprint Prep
  7. "Sire Lines". www.bloodlines.net. Retrieved 20 April 2021.
  8. Planetarium Pedigree
  9. "Sire Lines King Fergus". www.bloodlines.net. Retrieved 20 April 2021.
  10. "St. Simon Sire Line". www.bloodlines.net. Retrieved 20 April 2021.
  11. Whitmore Pedigree
  12. "Pot8os Sire Line". www.bloodlines.net. Retrieved 20 April 2021.
  13. "Birdcatcher Sire Line". www.bloodlines.net. Retrieved 20 April 2021.
  14. "Stockwell Sire Line". www.bloodlines.net. Retrieved 20 April 2021.
  15. "Bend Or Sire Line". www.bloodlines.net. Retrieved 20 April 2021.
  16. "Phalaris Sire Line". www.bloodlines.net. Retrieved 20 April 2021.
  17. "Nearco Sire Line". www.bloodlines.net. Retrieved 20 April 2021.
  18. "Camel Sire Line". www.bloodlines.net. Retrieved 23 May 2021.
  19. "Himyar's Other Line". cs.bloodhorse.com. Retrieved 23 May 2021.
  20. Bumpy Road Pedigree
  21. 1 2 3 Chant Pedigree
  22. Eight Again Pedigree
  23. British Banker Pedigree
  24. "Thoroughbred Bloodlines Sire Lines Byerley Turk". www.bloodlines.net. Retrieved 20 April 2021.
  25. "Thoroughbred Bloodlines Sire Lines Byerley Turk King Herod". www.bloodlines.net. Retrieved 20 April 2021.
  26. "Thoroughbred Bloodlines Sire Lines Byerley Turk King Herod Buzzard Selim". www.bloodlines.net. Retrieved 20 April 2021.
  27. 1 2 Phoenix Stakes Winners
  28. Minstrel
  29. Zenith
  30. Berthune
  31. Charley Ball
  32. McDonough
  33. Mary Brennan
  34. Lexington
  35. Gold Ring
  36. 1 2 Norway
  37. 1 2 Crossland
  38. 1 2 Mollie Cad
  39. 1 2 Artist
  40. Aaron Pennington
  41. 1 2 Brademante
  42. 1 2 Sligo
  43. Kingman
  44. Bay Phantom
  45. Paderoso
  46. Harry N Bill
  47. Star Davis
  48. Vagrant
  49. Halma
  50. Countless
  51. Grover Hughes
  52. "Matchem Sire Line". www.bloodlines.net.
  53. Flora Fina Pedigree
  54. Marconi Pedigree
  55. Phoenix Belle Pedigree
  56. Shelter Half Pedigree
  57. Diapason Pedigree
  58. Carload Pedigree
  59. Embroidery Pedigree
  60. Almadel Pedigree
  61. Luxembourg Pedigree
  62. Preeminent Pedigree
  63. Pet Bully Pedigree
  64. Choker Pedigree
  65. Great Mystery Pedigree
  66. Honey Jay Pedigree
  67. Lord Raglan Pedigree
  68. Ten Broeck Pedigree
  69. Falsetto Pedigree
  70. Gallant Bob Pedigree
  71. Momsfurarri Pedigree

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