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Iowa Oaks (Prairie Meadows)
The Iowa Oaks is a Grade III American Thoroughbred horse race for three years old fillies, over a distance of 1+1⁄16 miles on the dirt held annually in early July at Prairie Meadows in Altoona, Iowa. The event currently carries a purse of $225,000.
| Grade III race | |
| Location | Prairie Meadows Altoona, Iowa, United States |
|---|---|
| Inaugurated | 1989 |
| Race type | Thoroughbred - Flat racing |
| Website | www |
| Race information | |
| Distance | 1+1⁄16 miles |
| Surface | Dirt |
| Track | left-handed |
| Qualification | Fillies, three years old |
| Weight | 121 lbs with allowances |
| Purse | $225,000 (since 2021) |
History
The race was inaugurated in 1989[1] at a distance of 1 mile in was run in late April.[1]
However, the event was idle for five years from 1990 to 1994.[2] When the track administration resumed the event it was known as the Heartland Oaks and it was extended to the current distance of 1+1⁄16 miles and scheduled in July.[1] In 1995 the racetrack added slot machines and the venue was able to increase stakes thus attracting better quality horses. In 1998 the administration of the track reverted the name of the event back to the Iowa Derby.[1]
In 2004 the event was upgraded to Grade III.[2]
In 2020, the purse for the race was reduced, along with the purses for the Cornhusker Handicap and Iowa Derby, due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[3]
Records
Speed record:
- 1+1⁄16 miles – 1:41.64 – Wildwood Royal (2003)
Margins:
- 8+3⁄4 lengths – Unbridled Elaine (2001)
Most wins by a jockey:
- 2 – Ricardo Santana Jr. (2018, 2019)
- 2 – Rafael Bejarano (2006, 2007)
- 2 – Robert Dean Williams (1997, 1998)
Most wins by a trainer:
- 4 – Steven M. Asmussen (1997, 2009, 2018, 2019)
Most wins by an owner:
- 2 – Claiborne Farm (2000, 2013)
- 2 – Winchell Thoroughbreds (1997, 2009)
Winners
| Year | Winner | Jockey | Trainer | Owner | Distance | Time | Purse | Grade | Ref | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa Oaks | ||||||||||
| 2022 | Butterbean | Glenn W. Corbett | Kenneth G. McPeek | Magdalena Racing & William Klimashousky | 1+1⁄16 miles | 1:43.72 | $225,000 | III | [4] | |
| 2021 | Army Wife | Joel Rosario | Michael J. Maker | Three Diamonds Farm | 1+1⁄16 miles | 1:43.10 | $225,000 | III | [5] | |
| 2020 | Flat Out Speed | Alex L. Canchari | Lynn Chleborad | Poindexter Thoroughbreds | 1+1⁄16 miles | 1:42.79 | $122,200 | III | [6] | |
| 2019 | Lady Apple | Ricardo Santana Jr. | Steven M. Asmussen | Phoenix Thoroughbred III and KatieRich Stable | 1+1⁄16 miles | 1:43.33 | $200,000 | III | [7] | |
| 2018 | She's a Julie | Ricardo Santana Jr. | Steven M. Asmussen | Whispering Oaks Farm | 1+1⁄16 miles | 1:43.33 | $200,000 | III | [8] | |
| 2017 | Shane's Girlfriend | Kyle Frey | Doug F. O'Neill | ERJ Racing, W.C. Racing & Dennis O'Neill | 1+1⁄16 miles | 1:43.94 | $203,483 | III | [9] | |
| 2016 | Family Tree | Florent Geroux | Wayne M. Catalano | Gary and Mary West | 1+1⁄16 miles | 1:43.25 | $200,000 | III | [10] | |
| 2015 | Sarah Sis | Julio E. Felix | Ingrid Mason | Joe Ragsdale | 1+1⁄16 miles | 1:45.17 | $200,000 | III | [11] | |
| 2014 | Size | Junior Alvarado | William I. Mott | Claiborne Farm & Adele B. Dilschneider | 1+1⁄16 miles | 1:43.64 | $200,000 | III | [12] | |
| 2013 | Fiftyshadesofhay | Martin Garcia | Bob Baffert | Karl Watson, Michael E. Pegram & Paul Weitman | 1+1⁄16 miles | 1:44.65 | $200,000 | III | [13] | |
| 2012 | Uptown Bertie | Julien R. Leparoux | Steve Margolis | Richard, Bertram & Elaine Klein | 1+1⁄16 miles | 1:43.34 | $200,000 | III | [14] | |
| 2011 | Little Miss Holly | Corey J. Lanerie | Steve Margolis | Gold Square | 1+1⁄16 miles | 1:43.66 | $200,000 | III | [15] | |
| 2010 | Seeking the Title | Calvin H. Borel | Dallas Stewart | Charles E. Fipke | 1+1⁄16 miles | 1:41.84 | $200,000 | III | [16] | |
| 2009 | Hightap | Shaun Bridgmohan | Steven M. Asmussen | Winchell Thoroughbreds & Gainesway Thoroughbreds | 1+1⁄16 miles | 1:44.00 | $200,000 | III | [17] | |
| 2008 | Storm Mesa | Eddie Martin Jr. | W. Bret Calhoun | Richard L. Davis | 1+1⁄16 miles | 1:41.89 | $200,000 | III | [18] | |
| 2007 | Marietta | Rafael Bejarano | Eoin G. Harty | Darley Stable | 1+1⁄16 miles | 1:43.17 | $200,000 | III | [19] | |
| 2006 | Baghdaria | Rafael Bejarano | Thomas M. Amoss | Clinton C. & Susan A. Atkins | 1+1⁄16 miles | 1:43.12 | $200,000 | III | [20] | |
| 2005 | Whimsy | Carlos H. Marquez Jr. | Michael Stidham | Pin Oak Stable | 1+1⁄16 miles | 1:43.60 | $122,500 | III | [21] | |
| 2004 | He Loves Me | Jozbin Z. Santana | Richard W. Small | Buckingham Farm | 1+1⁄16 miles | 1:42.80 | $125,000 | III | [22] | |
| 2003 | Wildwood Royal | Danush Sukie | Jimmy Zook | William Stiritz | 1+1⁄16 miles | 1:41.64 | $125,000 | Listed | [23] | |
| 2002 | Lost At Sea | Terry J. Thompson | Jerry Hollendorfer | Peter Abruzzo, John Franks & Jerry Hollendorfer | 1+1⁄16 miles | 1:42.27 | $150,000 | Listed | [24] | |
| 2001 | Unbridled Elaine | Pat Day | David R. Vance | Roger J. Devenport | 1+1⁄16 miles | 1:43.88 | $150,000 | Listed | [25] | |
| 2000 | Trip | Willie Martinez | Frank L. Brothers | Claiborne Farm | 1+1⁄16 miles | 1:43.56 | $150,000 | Listed | [26] | |
| 1999 | Golden Temper | Shane Sellers | W. Elliott Walden | Mark Stanley & Double R Stables | 1+1⁄16 miles | 1:42.95 | $125,000 | Listed | [27] | |
| Heartland Oaks | ||||||||||
| 1998 | Nickel Classic | Robert Dean Williams | Mark Danner | Calvin L. Johnston | 1+1⁄16 miles | 1:43.47 | $100,000 | Listed | [28] | |
| 1997 | Lucinda | Robert Dean Williams | Steven M. Asmussen | Verne H. Winchell | 1+1⁄16 miles | 1:45.71 | $50,000 | Listed | [29] | |
| 1996 | Rewana's Okie | Cindy Murphy | Clinton C. Stuart | Richard Wheeler Jr. | 1+1⁄16 miles | 1:45.17 | $35,000 | [30] | ||
| 1995 | Beau's Princess | David Wilder Essman | David C. Anderson | Blue Jay Stable | 1+1⁄16 miles | 1:44.00 | $25,000 | [31] | ||
| 1990–1994 | Race not held | |||||||||
| Iowa Oaks | ||||||||||
| 1989 | Clickety Click | Kelly Michael Murray | Terrence W. Dunlavy | Viking Farms Ltd | 1 mile | 1:38.80 | $25,000 | [32] | ||
References
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- ^ a b "IOWA OAKS - MULTIPLE TRACKS". Thoroughbred Pedigree Online. 2020. Retrieved 4 May 2020.
- ^ "Purse Cuts for Festival of Racing at Prairie Meadows". BloodHorse.com. Retrieved 2020-07-06.
- ^ "2022 Iowa Oaks Grade 3 - (race 7)". Equibase. Retrieved 9 July 2022.
- ^ "2021 Iowa Oaks Grade 3 - (race 7)". Equibase. Retrieved 3 July 2021.
- ^ "2020 Iowa Oaks Grade 3 - (race 9)". Equibase. Retrieved 3 July 2021.
- ^ "2019 Iowa Oaks Grade 3 - (race 6)". Equibase. 5 July 2019. Retrieved 5 May 2020.
- ^ "2018 Iowa Oaks Grade 3 - (race 8)". Equibase. 5 July 2018. Retrieved 5 May 2020.
- ^ "2017 Iowa Oaks Grade 3 - (race 9)". Equibase. 6 July 2017. Retrieved 5 May 2020.
- ^ "2016 Iowa Oaks Grade 3 - (race 9)". Equibase. 30 June 2016. Retrieved 5 May 2020.
- ^ "2015 Iowa Oaks Grade 3 - (race 5)". Equibase. 27 June 2015. Retrieved 5 May 2020.
- ^ "2014 Iowa Oaks Grade 3 - (race 7)". Equibase. 28 June 2014. Retrieved 5 May 2020.
- ^ "2013 Iowa Oaks Grade 3 - (race 6)". Equibase. 29 June 2013. Retrieved 5 May 2020.
- ^ "2012 Iowa Oaks Grade 3 - (race 7)". Equibase. 30 June 2012. Retrieved 5 May 2020.
- ^ "2011 Iowa Oaks Grade 3 - (race 7)". Equibase. 25 June 2011. Retrieved 5 May 2020.
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- ^ "2007 Iowa Oaks Grade 3 - (race 7)". Equibase. 29 June 2007. Retrieved 5 May 2020.
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- ^ "2004 Iowa Oaks Grade 3 - (race 9)". Equibase. 2 July 2004. Retrieved 5 May 2020.
- ^ "2003 Iowa Oaks Listed - (race 6)". Equibase. 4 July 2003. Retrieved 5 May 2020.
- ^ "2002 Iowa Oaks Listed - (race 9)". Equibase. 3 July 2002. Retrieved 5 May 2020.
- ^ "2001 Iowa Oaks Listed - (race 9)". Equibase. 5 July 2001. Retrieved 5 May 2020.
- ^ "2000 Iowa Oaks Listed - (race 8)". Equibase. 1 July 2000. Retrieved 5 May 2020.
- ^ "1999 Iowa Oaks Listed - (race 8)". Equibase. 2 July 1999. Retrieved 5 May 2020.
- ^ "1998 Heartland Oaks Listed - (race 8)". Equibase. 26 June 1998. Retrieved 5 May 2020.
- ^ "1997 Heartland Oaks Listed - (race 3)". Equibase. 4 July 1997. Retrieved 5 May 2020.
- ^ "1996 Heartland Oaks Black Type - (race 7)". Equibase. 10 August 1996. Retrieved 5 May 2020.
- ^ "1995 Heartland Oaks Black Type - (race 5)". Equibase. 28 July 1995. Retrieved 5 May 2020.
- ^ "1989 Iowa Oaks - (race 9: held 15 April 1989)". The Des Moines Register. 16 April 1989. p. 31. Retrieved 5 May 2020.