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).
| 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 |
Since 2014, the race has been run at Gulfstream Park. Originally, it was run at Calder Race Course.[1]
Records
editSpeed record: (at current distance of 6 furlongs)
- 2005 In Summation (1:10.90 at Calder)
- 2016 Three Rules (1:09.49 at Gulfstream)
Most wins by a jockey:
- 3 – Gene St. Leon ((Div.2 1983, 1984) 1988)
Most wins by a trainer:
- 5 – Frank Gomez ((Div.2 – 1984, 1987, 1990, 1991) and 2005)
- 3 - Stanley Gold (2014, 2011, 2009
Most wins by an owner:
- 3 – Frances A. Genter (Div.2 – 1984, 1987, 1990)
- 3 - Jacks Or Better Farm (2014, 2011, 2009)
Winners
editSecond Division Winners
edit| 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 |
References
edit- ^ Freer, Jim (9 August 2014). "Florida Sire Stakes Start Anew at Gulfstream". BloodHorse.com. Retrieved 9 November 2023.
- ^ Dr. Fager Stakes Results