Florida Oaks
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| Grade III race | |
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| Florida Oaks | |
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| Location | Tampa Bay Downs Tampa, Florida |
| Inaugurated | 1984 |
| Race type | Thoroughbred - Flat racing |
| Website | www.tampabaydowns.com |
| Race information | |
| Distance | 11/16 miles (8.5 furlongs) |
| Track | Dirt, left-handed |
| Qualification | Three-year-old fillies |
| Weight | Assigned |
| Purse | $200,000 |
The Florida Oaks is an American Thoroughbred horse race held annually at Tampa Bay Downs in Tampa, Florida. It is open to three-year-old fillies and is competed over a distance of 11/16 miles on dirt. The race regained its Grade III ranking for 2008.
Inaugurated in 1984, it was run at seven furlongs for that year only. Since 1995, the Florida Oaks has been run on the same race card as the Tampa Bay Derby. In 1996, the race first earned Grade III status.
[edit] Records
Speed record:
- 1:44.38 - Awesome Chic (2008)
Most wins by a jockey:
- 2 - Pat Day (1998, 2000, 2004)
Most wins by a trainer:
- 3 - Neil J. Howard (1995, 2000, 2001)
Most wins by an owner:
- 2 - William S. Farish and/or partners (1995, 2000, 2001)
[edit] Winners of the Florida Oaks
| Year |
Winner |
Jockey |
Trainer |
Owner |
Time |
| 2008 | Awesome Chic | Irwin Rosendo | Rafael Ramos | Aurora Springs Stable | 1:44.38 |
| 2007 | Cotton Blossom | John Velazquez | Todd A. Pletcher | Dogwood Stable | 1:45.06 |
| 2006 | Bushfire | John Velazquez | Eddie Kenneally | R. & R. Rashinski | 1:46.25 |
| 2005 | R Lady Joy | Jose Lezcano | Kirk Ziadie | Richard N. Averill et al | 1:44.58 |
| 2004 | Enders Sister | Pat Day | George Arnold II | Green Lantern Stables | 1:45.66 |
| 2003 | Ebony Breeze | Mark Guidry | William I. Mott | Kinsman Stable | 1:45.20 |
| 2002 | French Satin | Ramon Dominguez | Steven W. Standridge | Sabine Stable | 1:45.29 |
| 2001 | Quick Tip | Richard Migliore | Neil J. Howard | W. S. Farish | 1:45.36 |
| 2000 | Secret Status | Pat Day | Neil J. Howard | W. S. Farish et al | 1:45.05 |
| 1999 | Crown Jewel | L. Martinez | Eveilo Garcia | Donald Murray | 1:45.60 |
| 1998 | Pantufla | Pat Day | David M. Carroll | Helen Alexander | 1:45.40 |
| 1997 | Anklet | Shane Sellers | W. Elliott Walden | A. Loeb et al | 1:45.00 |
| 1996 | Mindy Gayle | Jorge Guerra | Julian Canet | Tanenbaum Racing Stable | 1:45.80 |
| 1995 | Sneaky Quiet | Mike E. Smith | Neil J. Howard | W. S. Farish & T. Webber | 1:45.80 |
| 1994 | Cavada | Kevin Whitley | Kathleen Kelley | BeBe Dalton | 1:46.40 |
| 1993 | Star Jolie | Eduardo Nunez | Ron McKenzie | Five Star Stables | 1:45.60 |
| 1992 | Luv Me Luv Me Not | Willie Martinez | Glenn S. Wismer | Philip & Judy Mass | 1:45.60 |
| 1991 | Designated Dancer | Willie Martinez | O. S. Edward | David Melin | 1:45.40 |
| 1990 | Dance Colony | Herb McCauley | Ross R. Pearce | Buckland Farm | 1:45.20 |
| 1989 | She's Scrumptious | Jerry R. Adkins | Glenn S. Wismer | Philip & Jody Mass | 1:46.00 |
| 1988 | Colonial Waters | Victor Molina | John P. Campo | Buckland Farm | 1:44.80 |
| 1987 | Single Blade | Julio Pezua | Robert Reinacher, Jr. | Greentree Stable | 1:45.60 |
| 1986 | Noranc | Herb McCauley | J. Provost | Gallopping Acres/Hidden Point | 1:44.60 |
| 1985 | Erstwhile | C. Husset | Cam Gambolati | Hunter Farm | 1:48.00 |
| 1984 | Sure Too Explode | Richard Luhr | S. Ingram | Frederick Lehmann | 1:24.40 |
