The Kentucky Juvenile Stakes is an American Thoroughbred horse race held annually in early May at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. The event is open to two-year-old horses. Previously a race contested at 5+1⁄2 furlongs on dirt, it has been run at a distance of five furlongs since 2006.
| Black Type race | |
| Location | Churchill Downs Louisville, Kentucky, United States |
|---|---|
| Inaugurated | 1988 (as Kentucky Budweiser Breeders' Cup Stakes) |
| Race type | Thoroughbred – Flat racing |
| Website | www |
| Race information | |
| Distance | 5 furlong sprint |
| Surface | Dirt |
| Track | left-handed |
| Qualification | Two-year-olds |
| Weight | Base weights with allowances: Colts and geldings: 122 lbs. Fillies: 119 lbs. |
| Purse | $200,000 (since 2022) |
It first became a Grade III race in 1999. The event was not run in 2005 and six years later in 2011 was removed from the calendar. The event was resumed in 2016 as a Black Type event.
Records
editSpeed record
- 5 furlongs – 0:57.46 – Rated Fiesty (2007)
- 5.5 furlongs – 1:03.11 – Leelanau (2001) (new track record)
Most wins by a trainer
- 7 – Steven M. Asmussen (2002, 2003, 2004, 2006, 2007, 2017, 2021) (five consecutive editions)
Most wins by a jockey
- 4 – Shane Sellers (1994, 1996, 1998 & 2004)
Most wins by an owner
- 4 – Heiligbrodt Racing Stable (2002, 2004, 2006, 2007)
Winners of the Kentucky Juvenile Stakes since 1988
edit| Year | Winner | Jockey | Trainer | Owner | Distance | Time | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | West Memorial | Reylu Gutierrez | John A. Hancock | Swinbank Stables | 5-fur. | 0:58.29 | |
| 2023 | Youalmosthadme | Tyler Gaffalione | Brad H. Cox | Qatar Racing, Swinbank Stables, Steve Adkisson & Black Type Thoroughbreds | 5-fur. | 0:57.49 | |
| 2022 | Tom's Regret | Tyler Baze | Jorge Periban | Griffin Stables, Saul Carrillo, Victor M. Flores & Eugene Zondlo | 5-fur. | 0:58.23 | |
| 2021 | † Vodka N Water | Ricardo Santana Jr. | Steven M. Asmussen | Hat Creek Racing | 5-fur. | 0:58.64 | |
| 2020 | Not held | ||||||
| 2019 | Rookie Salsa | Angel Suarez | Jeremiah O'Dwyer | Designated Hitters Racing | 5-fur. | 0:59.32 | |
| 2018 | Weiland | Carlos Villasana | John Ennis | John Ennis | 5-fur. | 0:59.32 | |
| 2017 | Buy Sell Hold | Florent Geroux | Steven M. Asmussen | Kirk Robison & Judy Robison | 5-fur. | 0:58.33 | |
| 2016 | Silvertoni | Jose Valdivia Jr. | Wesley A. Ward | Silverton Hill LLC | 5-fur. | 0:58.63 | |
| 2011–2015 | Not held | ||||||
| 2010 | Lou Brissie | John R. Velazquez | Neil Howard | Dogwood Stable | 5-fur. | 0:57.80 | III |
| 2009 | Aegean | René Douglas | Wesley Ward | Steven Michael Bell | 5-fur. | 0:58.24 | III |
| 2008 | Run Away and Hide | Robby Albarado | Ronny Werner | Ronald K. Kirk, John C. Bates & Michael Riordan | 5-fur. | 0:57.56 | III |
| 2007 | Rated Fiesty | Shaun Bridgmohan | Steven M. Asmussen | Heiligbrodt Racing Stables & JMJ Racing Stable | 5-fur. | 0:57.46 | III |
| 2006 | Datrick | Shaun Bridgmohan | Steven M. Asmussen | Heiligbrodt Racing Stable | 5-fur. | 0:58.37 | III |
| 2005 | Not held | ||||||
| 2004 | Lunarpal | Shane Sellers | Steven M. Asmussen | Heiligbrodt Racing Stable | 5.5-fur. | 1:04.07 | III |
| 2003 | Cuvee | Lonnie Meche | Steven M. Asmussen | Winchell Thoroughbreds | 5.5-fur. | 1:04.45 | III |
| 2002 | Posse | Donnie Meche | Steven M. Asmussen | Heiligbrodt Racing Stable | 5.5-fur. | 1:03.73 | III |
| 2001 | Leelanau | Jon Court | Steven Morguelan | Iron Horse Racing | 5.5-fur. | 1:03.11 | III |
| 2000 | Gold Mover | Craig Perret | Mark A. Hennig | Edward P. Evans | 5.5-fur. | 1:03.67 | III |
| 1999 | Chilukki | Robby Albarado | Bob Baffert | Stonerside Stable | 5.5-fur. | 1:04.01 | III |
| 1998 | Yes It's True | Shane Sellers | D. Wayne Lukas | Padua Stables | 5.5-fur. | 1:03.61 | |
| 1997 | Favorite Trick | Pat Day | Patrick B. Byrne | Joseph LaCombe | 5.5-fur. | 1:04.80 | |
| 1996 | Move | Shane Sellers | Frank L. Brothers | Cherry Valley Farm | 5.5-fur. | 1:05.74 | |
| 1995 | Miraloma | Donna Barton | D. Wayne Lukas | Robert B. Lewis & Beverly J. Lewis | 5.5-fur. | 1:04.04 | |
| 1994 | My My | Shane Sellers | William H. Fires | Patricia B. Blass | 5.5-fur. | 1:05.96 | |
| 1993 | Asta's Foxy Lady | Tracy J. Hebert | Byron Glibert | Valene Farms | 5.5-fur. | 1:05.51 | |
| 1992 | Tempered Halo | Patrick A. Johnson | William I. Mott | John A. Franks | 5.5-fur. | 1:05.39 | |
| 1991 | Hippomenes | Pat Day | Carlos A. Garcia | Prestonwood Farm | 5.5-fur. | 1:06.30 | |
| 1990 | To Freedom | Julio C. Espinoza | John J. Tammaro Jr. | Prestonwood Farm | 5.5-fur. | 1:05.00 | |
| 1989 | Summer Squall | Charles R. Woods Jr. | Neil J. Howard | Dogwood Stable | 5.5-fur. | 1:05.00 | |
| 1988 | Island Escape | Charles R. Woods Jr. | Neil J. Howard | William S. Farish | 5.5-fur. | 1:04.60 | |
Notes:
† In the 2021 running of the event Averly Jane was first past the post and wagering was paid out as the winner, however the horse returned a positive swab testing positive for metformin[1] and consequently was disqualified from the prize money and was placed seventh (last). Vodka N Water was declared the official winner of the event.
References
edit- ^ "Wesley Ward Suspended 30 Days Over Positive Test For Diabetes Drug". Paulick Report. November 8, 2010. Retrieved January 28, 2022.