| Location | Keeneland Race Course Lexington, Kentucky, United States |
|---|---|
| Inaugurated | 1997 |
| Race type | Thoroughbred - Flat racing |
| Website | www.keeneland.com |
| Race information | |
| Distance | 5½ furlongs |
| Track | Grass, left-handed |
| Qualification | Three-years-old & up |
| Weight | Assigned |
| Purse | $150,000 |
The Woodford Stakes is an American Thoroughbred horse race held annually at Keeneland Race Course in Lexington, Kentucky. Run in early October, the race is open to horses age three and older. A five and a half furlong sprint, it is raced on turf.
Previously a Listed race, it was elevated to Grade III status for 2009 by the American Graded Stakes Committee.
Inaugurated in 1997 as the Nureyev Stakes in honor of the Champion sire, Nuryev, in 2003 it was renamed for Woodford County, Kentucky. It was known as the Woodford County Stakes until 2006 when it became the Woodford Stakes.
Speed record:
Most wins:
Most wins by an owner:
Most wins by a jockey:
Most wins by a trainer:
| Year |
Winner |
Age |
Jockey |
Trainer |
Owner |
Time |
| 2011 | Havelock | 4 | Robby Albarado | Darrin Miller | Silverton Hills | 1:01.96 |
| 2010 | Silver Timber | 7 | Julien Leparoux | Chad Brown | Michael Dubb & High Grade Racing Stable | 1:02.30 |
| 2009 | Silver Timber | 6 | Julien Leparoux | Chad Brown | Michael Dubb | 1:04.67 |
| 2008 | Chamberlain Bridge | 4 | Jamie Theriot | W. Bret Calhoun | Carl R. Moore Mgmt LLC | 1:02.39 |
| 2007 | Fort Prado | 6 | Rene Douglas | Chris M. Block | Team Block | 1:03.20 |
| 2006 | Sgt. Bert | 5 | Rafael Bejarano | Gary Montgomery | C. G. Edelen/F. Preuss, Jr. | 1:01.67 |
| 2005 | Sgt. Bert | 4 | Rafael Bejarano | Gary Montgomery | C. G. Edelen/F. Preuss, Jr. | 1:04.06 |
| 2004 | Battle Won | 4 | Rafael Bejarano | Charles Simon | Jay Manoogian | 1:02.70 |
| 2003 | Joe's Son Joey | 5 | Robby Albarado | Timothy A. Hills | Joseph R. Lunetta | 1:03.49 |
| 2002 | Manofglory | 5 | Jorge Chavez | Ben W. Perkins, Jr. | Raymond Dweck | 1:03.99 |
| 2001 | Morluc | 5 | Robby Albarado | Randy L. Morse | Michael P. Cloonan | 1:02.22 |
| 2000 | Morluc | 4 | Shane Sellers | Randy L. Morse | Michael P. Cloonan | 1:02.20 |
| 1999 | Howbaddouwantit | 4 | Dale Beckner | Ben W. Perkins, Jr. | Larry F. Hall | 1:02.00 |
| 1998 | Soldier Field | 3 | Rick Wilson | Linda L. Rice | David Sepler | 1:03.00 |
| 1997 | Sesaro | 5 | Shane Sellers | Charles Lopresti | Calumet Farm | 1:02.80 |