List of graded stakes at Churchill Downs
Encyclopedia
The following is a list of graded stakes races
held at Churchill Downs
in Louisville
, Kentucky
:
Graded stakes race
A graded stakes race is a term applied since 1973 by the American Graded Stakes Committee of the Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association to thoroughbred horse races in the United States and Canada to describe races that derive their name from the stake, or entry fee, owners must pay...
held at Churchill Downs
Churchill Downs
Churchill Downs, located in Central Avenue in south Louisville, Kentucky, United States, is a Thoroughbred racetrack most famous for hosting the Kentucky Derby annually. It officially opened in 1875, and held the first Kentucky Derby and the first Kentucky Oaks in the same year. Churchill Downs...
in Louisville
Louisville, Kentucky
Louisville is the largest city in the U.S. state of Kentucky, and the county seat of Jefferson County. Since 2003, the city's borders have been coterminous with those of the county because of a city-county merger. The city's population at the 2010 census was 741,096...
, Kentucky
Kentucky
The Commonwealth of Kentucky is a state located in the East Central United States of America. As classified by the United States Census Bureau, Kentucky is a Southern state, more specifically in the East South Central region. Kentucky is one of four U.S. states constituted as a commonwealth...
:
| Grade I: | Meet |
| Clark Handicap Clark Handicap The Clark Handicap is an American Thoroughbred horse race held annually in late November/early December at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. Among the oldest races in the United States, it was first run in 1875, the year the racetrack opened for business... |
Fall |
| Humana Distaff Handicap Humana Distaff Handicap The Humana Distaff Handicap is an American Thoroughbred horse race run annually on the first Saturday in May as part of Derby Day at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky... |
Spring |
| Kentucky Derby Kentucky Derby The Kentucky Derby is a Grade I stakes race for three-year-old Thoroughbred horses, held annually in Louisville, Kentucky, United States on the first Saturday in May, capping the two-week-long Kentucky Derby Festival. The race is one and a quarter mile at Churchill Downs. Colts and geldings carry... |
Spring |
| Kentucky Oaks Kentucky Oaks The Kentucky Oaks is a Grade I stakes race for three-year-old Thoroughbred fillies staged annually in Louisville, Kentucky, United States. The race currently covers 1⅛ miles at Churchill Downs; the horses carry 121 pounds . The Kentucky Oaks is held on the Friday before the Kentucky Derby each year... |
Spring |
| Stephen Foster Handicap Stephen Foster Handicap The Stephen Foster Handicap is an American Thoroughbred horse race run in mid-June near the end of the Churchill Downs Spring Meet in Louisville, Kentucky... |
Spring |
| Turf Classic Stakes | Spring |
| Grade II: | Meet |
| Chilukki Stakes | Fall |
| Churchill Downs Stakes | Spring |
| Falls City Handicap Falls City Handicap The Falls City Handicap is a Thoroughbred horse race run annually near the end of November at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. A Grade II event, the race is open to fillies and mares, age three and up, willing to race one and one-eighth miles on the dirt.-Records:* 1:48.85 - Silent Eskimo... |
Fall |
| Firecracker Breeders' Cup Handicap Firecracker Breeders' Cup Handicap The Firecracker Handicap is an American thoroughbred horse race run annually on the turf course at Churchill Downs. The Grade II event is open to horses, age three and up, willing to race one mile and currently offers a purse of $232,000.... |
Spring |
| Fleur de Lis Handicap Fleur De Lis Handicap The Fleur de Lis Handicap is an American Thoroughbred horse race run annually in mid-June at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. The race is open to filles and mares, age three and up, willing to race one and one-eighth miles on the dirt... |
Spring |
| Golden Rod Stakes Golden Rod Stakes The Golden Rod Stakes is an American Thoroughbred horse race held annually in late November at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. A Grade II event open to two-year-old fillies, it is contested on dirt over a distance of 11/16 miles .... |
Fall |
| Jefferson Cup Stakes Jefferson Cup Stakes The Jefferson Cup Stakes is an American Thoroughbred horse race run in mid-June near the end of the Churchill Downs Spring Meet in Louisville, Kentucky... |
Spring |
| Kentucky Jockey Club Stakes Kentucky Jockey Club Stakes The Kentucky Jockey Club Stakes is an American Thoroughbred horse race run annually during the last week of November at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky... |
Fall |
| Louisville Stakes Louisville Stakes The La Troienne Stakes is an American Thoroughbred horse race run annually since 1986 at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. Formerly the Louisville Distaff Handicap, the Grade II event run in early May is open to fillies and mares, age three and older... |
Spring |
| La Troienne Stakes La Troienne Stakes The Eight Belles Stakes is a Grade III race run at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky each year on Kentucky Derby Day. Run at a distance of 7½ furlongs, it is open to three-year-old filly sprinters and offers a purse of $100,000.... |
Spring |
| Mrs. Revere Stakes Mrs. Revere Stakes The Mrs. Revere Stakes is an American race for thoroughbred horses run at Churchill Downs in the late fall of the year. It is open to fillies, age three, willing to race one and one-sixteenth of a mile on the turf... |
Fall |
| Pocahontas Stakes Pocahontas Stakes The Pocahontas Stakes is a Grade II race held every year at Louisville, Kentucky's Churchill Downs fall meet. Open only to two-year-old Thoroughbred fillies, it's set at a distance of one mile on the dirt. The race was upgraded from a Grade III race to a Grade II race in 2010 by the American... |
Fall |
| Grade III: | Meet |
| Ack Ack Handicap | Fall |
| Aegon Turf Sprint Stakes Aegon Turf Sprint Stakes The Aegon Turf Sprint Stakes is an American Thoroughbred horse race held annually at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. Previously known as the Churchill Downs Turf Sprint Stakes, it is a five furlong sprint on turf open to horses age three and older.... |
Spring |
| Alysheba Stakes Alysheba Stakes The Alysheba Stakes is an American Thoroughbred horse race run annually at Churchill Downs racetrack in Louisville, Kentucky. The Alysheba became the most recent addition to the Derby Week stakes lineup as it joined the schedule in 2004 and is currently run on the undercard of the Kentucky Oaks,... |
Spring |
| Aristides Breeders' Cup Stakes Aristides Breeders' Cup Stakes The Aristides Stakes is an American Thoroughbred horse race held annually in early June at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. The Grade III sprint race for three-year-olds is run on dirt over a distance of six furlongs The race currently offers a purse of $150,000.The Aristides Stakes is... |
Spring |
| Bashford Manor Stakes Bashford Manor Stakes The Bashford Manor Stakes is a six furlong sprint for two-year-old thoroughbred horses run each year during the Spring meet at Churchill Downs. It is a Grade III race on the dirt and offers a purse of $150,000, . It was named in honor of the Bashford Manor Stable owned by George J... |
Spring |
| Cardinal Handicap Cardinal Handicap The Cardinal Handicap is an American Thoroughbred horse race run annually at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky during its fall meet. The Grade IIIT Cardinal is open to fillies and mares three-years-old and up and set at a distance of one and one eighth mile on the turf.At its current... |
Fall |
| Churchill Distaff Turf Mile Stakes Churchill Distaff Turf Mile Stakes Churchill Distaff Turf Mile Stakes is an American Thoroughbred horse race run annually in early May at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky.A Grade II event, it is open to fillies and mares, aged three and older... |
Spring |
| Debutante Stakes Churchill Downs Debutante Stakes The Debutante Stakes is an American Thoroughbred horse race held annually during the last week of June at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. A Grade III event open to two-year-old fillies, it is contested on dirt over a distance of six furlongs.... |
Spring |
| American Turf Stakes American Turf Stakes The American Turf Stakes is an American flat Thoroughbred horse race for three-year-olds held annually at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. It is currently a Grade II race run over a distance of 8.5 furlongs on turf. The American Graded Stakes Committee upgraded the race to its current Grade... |
Spring |
| Dogwood Stakes Dogwood Stakes The Dogwood Stakes is an American Thoroughbred horse race run annually at Churchill Downs racetrack in Louisville, Kentucky. Held in late May, the Grade III event is open to three-year-old fillies... |
Spring |
| Mint Julep Handicap Mint Julep Handicap The Mint Julep Handicap is an American Thoroughbred horse race run annually at Churchill Downs racetrack in Louisville, Kentucky. Run in mid May, the Grade III event is open to fillies and mares age three and older... |
Spring |
| Iroquois Stakes (Churchill Downs) Iroquois Stakes (Churchill Downs) The Iroquois Stakes is an American Thoroughbred horse race which is the first graded stakes race for Thoroughbred horses on opening day at the Churchill Downs Fall Meet... |
Fall |
| Kentucky Stakes | Spring |
| Eight Belles Stakes | Spring |
| Locust Grove Handicap Locust Grove Handicap The Locust Grove Handicap is an American Grade III Thoroughbred horse race held annually at Churchill Downs in late June/early July at Louisville, Kentucky... |
Spring |
| Louisville Handicap | Spring |
| Northern Dancer Stakes Northern Dancer Stakes The Northern Dancer Stakes is an American Thoroughbred horse race held annually in mid-June at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky.Named in honor of the horse, Northern Dancer, the Grade III stakes for three-year-olds is run on dirt over a distance of 8.5 furlongs .The race currently offers a... |
Spring |
| Regret Stakes Regret Stakes The Regret Stakes is a Thoroughbred horse race for three year old fillies run on the turf at Churchill Downs in mid-June near the end of the Spring Meet in Louisville, Kentucky... |
Spring |
| River City Handicap River City Handicap The River City Handicap is a Grade IIIT race on the turf run at Churchill Downs for Thoroughbred horses aged three-years-old and up at a distance of one and one eighth miles... |
Fall |
| Commonwealth Turf Stakes Commonwealth Turf Stakes The Commonwealth Turf Stakes is an American Thoroughbred horse race held annually in mid November at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. Open to three-year-old horses, it is contested on turf over a distance of one and one sixteenth miles .... |
Fall |
| Derby Trial Stakes | Spring |