Fair Grounds Stakes

The Fair Grounds Stakes is a Grade III American Thoroughbred horse race for four-year-olds and older. It is run over a distance of about ​1 1⁄8 miles (9 furlongs) on the turf at the Fair Grounds Race Course in New Orleans, Louisiana. Originally a handicap, it is now run under allowance weight conditions. It currently offers a purse of $150,000.

Fair Grounds Stakes
Grade III race
LocationFair Grounds Race Course
New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Race typeThoroughbred – Flat racing
Websitewww.fairgroundsracecourse.com
Race information
DistanceAbout ​1 1⁄8 miles
SurfaceTurf
Trackleft-handed
QualificationFour-years-old & older
Weight124 lbs with allowances
Purse$150,000 (since 2018)[1]

Run in mid-February, the race is part of Louisiana Derby Preview Day at the New Orleans racetrack.[2]

History

The 2006 renewal was run at a distance of ​1 1⁄16 miles. Otherwise, the race is run at a distance of about ​1 1⁄8 miles – the exact distance depends on the placement of the temporary rail.[1][3]

Mystery Giver won the race three times, in 2002 through 2004.[4] Yukon Gold won three runnings in 1993 through 1995 when the race was known as the Fair Grounds Budweiser Breeders' Cup Handicap.[5] The race earned Grade III status in 2006.[1]

Winners since 2000
Year
 Winner
 Age
 Jockey
 Trainer
 Owner
 Time
2020 Factor This 5 Shaun Bridgmohan Brad H. Cox Gaining Ground Racing 1:47.29
2019 Synchrony 6 Joe Bravo Michael Stidham Pin Oak Stable 1:48.09
2018 Synchrony 5 Joe Bravo Michael Stidham Pin Oak Stable 1:48.82
2017 Enterprising 6 Julien Leparoux Michael J. Maker Maxis Stable 1:48.80
2016 Chocolate Ride 6 Florent Geroux Brad H. Cox Wentworth Brochu 1:49.31
2015 Chocolate Ride 5 Florent Geroux Brad H. Cox John Wentworth 1:48.84
2014 Potomac River 5 Juan P. Vargas Jose M. Camejo Maribel Ruelas 1:50.52
2013 Optimizer 4 Jon Court D. Wayne Lukas Calumet Farm 1:56.06
2012 Smart Bid 6 Augustin Stable 1:51.91
2011 Expansion 6 Mary & Gary West 1:54.94
2010 Blues Street 6 Anstu Stables, Inc. 1:51.71
2009 Diamond Tycoon 5 Julien Leparoux Andrew McKeever Charlotte Musgrave 1:52.12
2008 Daytona 4 Mike E. Smith Dan L. Hendricks J.Davenport/T.Lenner et al. 1:50.09
2007 Cloudy's Knight 7 Ramsey Zimmerman James McMullen S J Stables LLC 1:49.48
2006 Fort Prado 6 Robby Albarado Jeff Trosclair Team Block 1:43.16
2005 G P Fleet 5 Jose Martinez, Jr. Steven Flint Klein family 1:53.79
2004 Mystery Giver 6 Robby Albarado Richard R. Scherer Team Block 1:51.77
2003 Mystery Giver 5 Robby Albarado Richard R. Scherer Team Block 1:50.41
2002 Mystery Giver 4 Eddie Martin, Jr. Richard R. Scherer Team Block 1:50.13
2001 Candid Glen 4 E. J. Perrodin Andrew Leggio, Jr. Glen C. Warren 1:54.03
2000 Profit Option 5 Lonnie Meche Kenneth Hoffman Team Canonie, Inc. 1:52.52

Earlier winners (partial)
  • 1999 - Aboriginal Apex (6) (Stakes winner.)
  • 1998 - Joyeux Danseur (5) (Grade I stakes winner.)
  • 1997 - Snake Eyes (7) (Multiple graded stakes winner.)
  • 1996 - Born Wild (4) (Multiple graded stakes winner.)
  • 1995 - Yukon Robbery (7) (Multiple graded stakes winner.)
  • 1994 - Yukon Robbery (6)
  • 1993 - Yukon Robbery (5)
  • 1992 - Rainbows For Life (4)
  • 1991 - First Tea (4)
  • 1988 - Top Quest (GB) (5)

References
  1. "Stakes Profile". www.equibase.com. Retrieved 22 May 2020.
  2. "Weekend Lineup: Risen Star Times Two". Paulick Report. 14 February 2020. Retrieved 22 May 2020.
  3. "Chart of the 2018 Fair Grounds". equibase.com. Retrieved 22 May 2020.
  4. "Synchrony Seeks Hat Trick in Fair Grounds Stakes". BloodHorse.com. Retrieved 22 May 2020.
  5. "Profile of Yukon Gold". equibase.com. Retrieved 22 May 2020.
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