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Churchill Distaff Turf Mile Stakes
The Churchill Distaff Turf Mile Stakes is a Grade II American thoroughbred horse race for fillies and mares aged three and older over a distance of one mile on the turf held annually in early May on the Kentucky Derby day meeting at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky during the spring meeting.
| Grade II race | |
| Location | Churchill Downs Louisville, Kentucky, United States |
|---|---|
| Inaugurated | 1983 (as Twin Spires Stakes) |
| Race type | Thoroughbred - Flat racing |
| Sponsor | Longines (2020) |
| Website | Churchill Downs |
| Race information | |
| Distance | 1 mile (8 furlongs) |
| Surface | Turf |
| Track | Left-handed |
| Qualification | Fillies & Mare, three-years-old and older |
| Weight | 123lbs with allowances |
| Purse | $500,000 (2020) |
History edit
This race was inaugurated on 7 May 1983 as the Twin Spires Stakes with conditions for three year olds only over a distance of 1+1⁄8 miles on the dirt.[1] The event was won by Le Cou Cou after he was declared the winner after racing stewards disqualified High Honors who lugged in the straight and interfered with Le Cou Cou.[1]
The event was idle for three years and was renewed in 1987 at a shorter distance of 1+1⁄16 miles.[2] The event was renamed Capital Holding Twin Spires Stakes in 1988 the first on many name changes and was run again with that name in 1989.[2]
In 1990, the event was moved to turf and conditions were modified to the current fillies and mares aged three and older.[3]
The event was classified as Grade III in 1997.[3] The American Graded Stakes Committee upgraded the race to its current Grade II status in 2009.[2] In 2009, this race was upgraded from a Grade III to a Grade II event.[4]
The event has had many different sponsors which have been reflected in the name of the event. In 2000, Churchill Downs administration renamed the event to the current Churchill Distaff Turf Mile Stakes while still accepting sponsorship.[2] With added high-profile sponsorship the event has attracted high quality runners in recent years. Tepin, dual winner of the event in 2015 and 2016 won the 2015 Breeders' Cup Mile and in 2016 the prestigious Canadian Grade I Woodbine Mile was crowned US Champion Female Turf Horse in both years.
Records edit
Speed record:
- 1 mile: 1:33.96 - Heat Haze (GB) (2003)
Margins
- 5 lengths - Fast Forward (1987)
Most wins:
Most wins by a jockey:
- 5 - Pat Day (1987, 1988, 1989, 1993, 1995)
Most wins by a trainer:
- 4 - William I. Mott (1996, 2001, 2002, 2011)
- 4 - Chad C. Brown (2017, 2021, 2022, 2023)
Most wins by an owner:
- 3 - Juddmonte Farms (2003, 2006, 2011)
Winners edit
| Year | Winner | Age | Jockey | Trainer | Owner | Distance | Time | Purse | Grade | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Churchill Downs Distaff Turf Mile Stakes | ||||||||||
| 2023 | Fluffy Socks | 5 | Irad Ortiz Jr. | Chad C. Brown | Head Of Plains Partners | 1 mile | 1:35.53 | $500,000 | II | [5] |
| 2022 | Speak Of The Devil (FR) | 5 | Flavien Prat | Chad C. Brown | Peter M. Brant | 1 mile | 1:37.47 | $500,000 | II | [6] |
| 2021 | Blowout (GB) | 5 | Flavien Prat | Chad C. Brown | Peter M. Brant | 1 mile | 1:36.30 | $500,000 | II | [7] |
| 2020 | Beau Recall (IRE) | 6 | Manuel Franco | Brad H. Cox | Slam Dunk Racing & Medallion Racing | 1 mile | 1:35.39 | $500,000 | II | [8] |
| 2019 | Beau Recall (IRE) | 5 | Irad Ortiz Jr. | Brad H. Cox | Slam Dunk Racing & Medallion Racing | 1 mile | 1:37.12 | $400,000 | II | [9] |
| 2018 | Proctor's Ledge | 4 | John R. Velazquez | Brendan P. Walsh | Patricia L. Moseley | 1 mile | 1:36.30 | $300,000 | II | [10] |
| 2017 | Roca Rojo (IRE) | 5 | Florent Geroux | Chad C. Brown | Sheep Pond Partners, Newport Stables & Bradley Thoroughbreds | 1 mile | 1:37.53 | $300,000 | II | [11] |
| 2016 | Tepin | 5 | Julien R. Leparoux | Mark E. Casse | Robert E. Masterson | 1 mile | 1:34.36 | $300,000 | II | [12] |
| 2015 | Tepin | 4 | Julien R. Leparoux | Mark E. Casse | Robert E. Masterson | 1 mile | 1:34.12 | $300,000 | II | [13] |
| 2014 | Coffee Clique | 4 | Javier Castellano | Brian A. Lynch | Amerman Racing | 1 mile | 1:34.66 | $336,900 | II | [14] |
| 2013 | Stephanie's Kitten | 4 | Julien R. Leparoux | Wayne M. Catalano | Kenneth and Sarah Ramsey | 1 mile | 1:37.94 | $288,750 | II | [15] |
| 2012 | Hungry Island | 4 | John R. Velazquez | Claude R. McGaughey III | Emory A. Hamilton | 1 mile | 1:36.20 | $223,400 | II | [16] |
| 2011 | Aviate (GB) | 4 | Kent J. Desormeaux | William I. Mott | Juddmonte Farms | 1 mile | 1:36.67 | $227,800 | II | [17] |
| 2010 | Phola | 4 | Ramon A. Dominguez | Todd A. Pletcher | William & Graydon Patterson, George Saufley & J.J. Pletcher | 1 mile | 1:38.35 | $223,200 | II | [18] |
| 2009 | Tizaqueena | 4 | Jamie Theriot | Michael Stidham | Darley Stable | 1 mile | 1:38.86 | $238,600 | II | [19] |
| 2008 | Bayou's Lassie | 5 | Edgar S. Prado | Dale L. Romans | Jacks or Better Farm | 1 mile | 1:37.70 | $169,050 | III | [20] |
| 2007 | Take the Ribbon | 4 | Rafael Bejarano | Wallace Dollase | Eurowest Bloodstock | 1 mile | 1:36.89 | $166,350 | III | [21] |
| 2006 | Mirabilis | 4 | Pat Valenzuela | Robert J. Frankel | Juddmonte Farms | 1 mile | 1:35.93 | $115,600 | III | [22] |
| 2005 | Miss Terrible (ARG) | 6 | Alex O. Solis | Bradley S. Ross | Carol & Charles Hammersmith | 1 mile | 1:35.89 | $112,200 | III | [23] |
| 2004 | Shaconage | 4 | Brice Blanc | Mitch Shirota | Andrena Van Doren | 1 mile | 1:36.10 | $113,300 | III | [24] |
| 2003 | Heat Haze (GB) | 4 | Jose Valdivia Jr. | Robert J. Frankel | Juddmonte Farms | 1 mile | 1:33.96 | $117,000 | III | [25] |
| 2002 | Stylish | 4 | Jerry D. Bailey | William I. Mott | The Thoroughbred Corporation | 1 mile | 1:35.72 | $115,200 | III | [26] |
| 2001 | Iftiraas (GB) | 4 | Jerry D. Bailey | William I. Mott | Gary A. Tanaka | 1 mile | 1:36.69 | $113,600 | III | [27] |
| 2000 | Don't Be Silly | 5 | Jorge F. Chavez | Merrill R. Scherer | Robert Hall, Dan Lynch & Merrill R. Scherer | 1 mile | 1:34.78 | $115,400 | III | [28] |
| Ashland Mile Stakes | ||||||||||
| 1999 | Shires Ende | 4 | John R. Velazquez | Richard R. Scherer | Carolyn K. Friedberg | 1 mile | 1:35.43 | $119,600 | III | [29] |
| Aegon Mile Stakes | ||||||||||
| 1998 | Witchful Thinking | 4 | Shane Sellers | Niall M. O'Callaghan | Leslie R. Grimm | 1 mile | 1:37.23 | $120,800 | III | [30] |
| Providian Mile Stakes | ||||||||||
| 1997 | B. A. Valentine | 4 | Shane Sellers | Dale L. Romans | Alberta Butner | 1 mile | 1:36.98 | $115,800 | III | [31] |
| 1996 | Apolda | 5 | Jerry D. Bailey | William I. Mott | Allen E. Paulson | 1 mile | 1:36.50 | $85,050 | Listed | [32] |
| 1995 | Bold Ruritana | 5 | Pat Day | James E. Day | Minshall Farms | 1 mile | 1:34.64 | $86,325 | Listed | [33] |
| Capital Holding Mile Stakes | ||||||||||
| 1994 | Weekend Madness (IRE) | 4 | Charles R. Woods Jr. | Burk Kessinger Jr. | New Phoenix Stable | 1 mile | 1:38.58 | $85,800 | Listed | [34] |
| 1993 | Lady Blessington (FR) | 5 | Pat Day | Mark A. Hennig | Team Valor Stable | 1 mile | 1:34.96 | $57,800 | Listed | [35] |
| 1992 | Quilma (CHI) | 5 | Eddie Delahoussaye | D. Wayne Lukas | William S. Farish III et al. | 1 mile | 1:35.36 | $58,900 | [36] | |
| 1991 | Foresta | 5 | Angel Cordero Jr. | Thomas K. Bohannan | Loblolly Stable | 1 mile | 1:36.30 | $59,800 | [37] | |
| 1990 | Foresta | 4 | Angel Cordero Jr. | Thomas K. Bohannan | Loblolly Stable | 1 mile | 1:37.20 | $55,700 | [38] | |
| Twin Spires Stakes | ||||||||||
| 1989 | Classic Account | 4 | Pat Day | Terry L. Mason | Laura Leigh Stable | 1+1⁄8 miles | 1:51.20 | $54,050 | 3YO & older[39] | |
| 1988 | Buoy | 3 | Pat Day | Joseph M. Bollero | Lois Bollero | 1+1⁄16 miles | 1:43.40 | $56,500 | 3YOs only[40] | |
| 1987 | Fast Forward | 3 | Pat Day | D. Wayne Lukas | Eugene Klein | 1+1⁄16 miles | 1:43.20 | $55,450 | 3YOs only[41] | |
| 1984–1996 | Race not held | |||||||||
| 1983 | † Le Cou Cou | 3 | Donald Lee Howard | James G. Arnett | Duane Clark | 1+1⁄8 miles | 1:49.60 | $52,500 | 3YOs only[1] | |
Legend:
Dirt Turf
Notes:
† In the 1983 inaugural running, High Honors was first past the post but was disqualified for interference in the straight and Le Cou Cou was declared the winner.
See also edit
References edit
- ^ a b c Adair, Bob (8 May 1983). "Le Cou Cou gets Spires Honors as High Honors fouls (1983 Twin Spires Stakes - race 7: held 7 May 1983)". The Courier-Journal. pp. 12, 14. Retrieved 28 August 2020.
- ^ a b c d "Longines Churchill Distaff Turf Mile Stakes (Gr. 2)". www.equibase.com. 2020. Retrieved 28 August 2020.
- ^ a b "CHURCHILL DISTAFF TURF MILE STAKES - MULTIPLE TRACKS". Thoroughbred Pedigree Online. 2020. Retrieved 28 August 2020.
- ^ LaMarra, Tom (25 November 2008). "Six New Grade I Races for 2009". bloodhorse.com.
- ^ "2023 Longines Churchill Distaff Turf Mile Stakes Grade 2 - (race 5)". Equibase. 6 May 2023. Retrieved 15 May 2023.
- ^ "2022 Longines Churchill Distaff Turf Mile Stakes Grade 2 - (race 5)". Equibase. 7 May 2022. Retrieved 7 May 2022.
- ^ "2021 Longines Churchill Distaff Turf Mile Stakes Grade 2 - (race 6)". Equibase. 1 May 2021. Retrieved 1 May 2021.
- ^ "2020 Longines Churchill Distaff Turf Mile Stakes Grade 2 - (race 11)". Equibase. 5 September 2020. Retrieved 6 September 2020.
- ^ "2019 Longines Churchill Distaff Turf Mile Stakes Grade 2 - (race 7)". Equibase. 4 May 2019. Retrieved 28 August 2020.
- ^ "2018 Longines Churchill Distaff Turf Mile Stakes Grade 2 - (race 7)". Equibase. 5 May 2018. Retrieved 28 August 2020.
- ^ "2017 Churchill Distaff Turf Mile S. Presented by Longines Grade 2 - (race 7)". Equibase. 6 May 2017. Retrieved 28 August 2020.
- ^ "2016 Churchill Distaff Turf Mile Stakes Grade 2 - (race 6)". Equibase. 7 May 2016. Retrieved 28 August 2020.
- ^ "2015 Churchill Distaff Turf Mile Stakes Grade 2 - (race 8)". Equibase. 2 May 2015. Retrieved 28 August 2020.
- ^ "2014 Churchill Distaff Turf Mile Stakes Grade 2 - (race 6)". Equibase. 3 May 2014. Retrieved 28 August 2020.
- ^ "2013 Churchill Distaff Turf Mile S. presented by Longines Grade 2 - (race 8)". Equibase. 4 May 2013. Retrieved 28 August 2020.
- ^ "2012 Churchill Distaff Turf Mile Stakes Grade 2 - (race 8)". Equibase. 5 May 2012. Retrieved 28 August 2020.
- ^ "2011 Churchill Distaff Turf Mile Stakes Grade 2 - (race 8)". Equibase. 7 May 2011. Retrieved 28 August 2020.
- ^ "2010 Churchill Distaff Turf Mile Stakes Grade 2 - (race 7)". Equibase. 1 May 2010. Retrieved 28 August 2020.
- ^ "2009 Churchill Distaff Turf Mile Stakes Grade 2 - (race 8)". Equibase. 2 May 2009. Retrieved 28 August 2020.
- ^ "2008 Churchill Distaff Turf Mile Stakes Grade 3 - (race 7)". Equibase. 3 May 2008. Retrieved 28 August 2020.
- ^ "2007 Churchill Distaff Turf Mile Stakes Grade 3 - (race 6)". Equibase. 5 May 2007. Retrieved 28 August 2020.
- ^ "2006 Churchill Distaff Turf Mile Stakes Grade 3 - (race 7)". Equibase. 6 May 2006. Retrieved 28 August 2020.
- ^ "2005 Comp USA Turf Mile Stakes Grade 3 - (race 7)". Equibase. 7 May 2005. Retrieved 28 August 2020.
- ^ "2004 Argent Mortgage Distaff Turf Mile Stakes Grade 3 - (race 7)". Equibase. 1 May 2004. Retrieved 28 August 2020.
- ^ "2003 CITGO Distaff Turf Mile Stakes Grade 3 - (race 7)". Equibase. 3 May 2003. Retrieved 28 August 2020.
- ^ "2002 CITGO Distaff Turf Mile Stakes Grade 3 - (race 6)". Equibase. 4 May 2002. Retrieved 28 August 2020.
- ^ "2001 CITGO Distaff Turf Mile Stakes Grade 3 - (race 5)". Equibase. 5 May 2001. Retrieved 28 August 2020.
- ^ "2000 Churchill Downs Distaff Turf Mile Stakes Grade 3 - (race 5)". Equibase. 6 May 2000. Retrieved 28 August 2020.
- ^ "1999 Ashland Mile Stakes Grade 3 - (race 5)". Equibase. 1 May 1999. Retrieved 28 August 2020.
- ^ "1998 Aegon Mile Stakes Grade 3 - (race 5)". Equibase. 2 May 1998. Retrieved 28 August 2020.
- ^ "1997 Providian Mile Stakes Grade 3 - (race 5)". Equibase. 3 May 1997. Retrieved 28 August 2020.
- ^ "1996 Providian Mile Stakes Listed - (race 5)". Equibase. 4 May 1996. Retrieved 28 August 2020.
- ^ "1995 Providian Mile Stakes Listed - (race 4)". Equibase. 6 May 1995. Retrieved 28 August 2020.
- ^ "1994 Capital Holding Mile Stakes Listed - (race 7)". Equibase. 7 May 1994. Retrieved 28 August 2020.
- ^ "1993 Capital Holding Mile Stakes Listed - (race 7)". Equibase. 1 May 1993. Retrieved 28 August 2020.
- ^ "1992 Capital Holding Stakes Listed - (race 5)". Equibase. 2 May 1992. Retrieved 28 August 2020.
- ^ "1991 Capital Holding Mile Stakes Listed - (race 7)". Equibase. 4 May 1991. Retrieved 28 August 2020.
- ^ "Foresta withstands claim to win Capital Mile (1990 Capital Holding Mile Stakes - race 7: held 5 May 1990)". The Courier-Journal. 6 May 1990. p. 47. Retrieved 28 August 2020.
- ^ Fowler, Scott (7 May 1989). "Classic Account's Twin Spires win makes it a 5-V Day (1989 Capital Holding Twin Spires Stakes - race 7: held 6 May 1989)". The Courier-Journal. pp. 31, 46. Retrieved 28 August 2020.
- ^ "Churchill Downs Results (1988 Capital Holding Twin Spires Stakes - race 7: held 6 May 1988)". The Courier-Journal. 7 May 1988. pp. 28, 47. Retrieved 28 August 2020.
- ^ Brown, Russ (3 May 1987). "Fast Forward lives up to name in the Twin Spires (1987 Twin Spires Stakes - race 7: held 2 May 1987)". The Courier-Journal. pp. 14, 19. Retrieved 28 August 2020.
External links edit
- 2019 Churchill Downs Media Guide - $400,000 Longines Churchill Distaff Turf Mile