Dogwood Stakes
| Dogwood Stakes | |
|---|---|
| Grade III race | |
| Location |
Churchill Downs Louisville, Kentucky, USA |
| Race type | Thoroughbred |
| Website | www.churchilldowns.com |
| Race information | |
| Distance | 1 mile (8 furlongs) |
| Track | Dirt, Left-handed |
| Qualification | 3-year-old fillies |
| Purse | US$100,000 |
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. It is contested on dirt over a distance of one mile (8 furlongs).
Since its inauguration in 1975, the race has been contested at a variety of distances:
- 7 furlongs : 1975-1981, 2013
- 8.5 furlongs : 1982, 1986-2005
- 8 furlongs : 2006 to present
- 9 furlongs : 1983-1985
The Dogwood Stakes was run in two divisions in 1981.
Records
Speed record:
- 1:34.56 - Acoma (2008) (at current distance of 8 furlongs)
- 1:42.73 - Take Charge Lady (2002) (at distance of 8.5 furlongs)
Winners since 1998
| Year |
Winner |
Jockey |
Trainer |
Owner |
Time |
| 2014 | Thank You Marylou | Miguel Mena | Michael J. Maker | Sarah & Ken Ramsey | 1:23.19 |
| 2013 | Sky Girl | Corey J. Lanerie | William I. Mott | Alpha Delta Stables | 1:23.73 |
| 2012 | RACE NOT RUN | ||||
| 2011 | Salty Strike | Manoel Cruz | Ken McPeek| | Craig Singer | 1:35.39 |
| 2010 | Ailalea | Calvin Borel | Todd Pletcher | Starlight Partners | 1:35.89 |
| 2009 | Hightap | Shaun Bridgmohan | Steve Asmussen | Winchell/Gainesway | 1:35.78 |
| 2008 | Acoma | Robby Albarado | David M. Carroll | Alexander & Groves | 1:34.56 |
| 2007 | Lady Joanne | Calvin Borel | Carl Nafzger | Bentley L. Smith Trust | 1:35.35 |
| 2006 | Joint Effort | Rene Douglas | Dale L. Romans | Donald R. Dizney | 1:35.49 |
| 2005 | Miss Matched | Shaun Bridgmohan | John T. Ward | John C. Oxley | 1:43.49 |
| 2004 | Stellar Jayne | Robby Albarado | D. Wayne Lukas | Spendthrift Farm/Chuck Kidder | 1:43.14 |
| 2003 | Golden Marlin | Shane Sellers | Greg Foley | J. Famularo & W. Glass | 1:45.96 |
| 2002 | Take Charge Lady | Tony D'Amico | Kenneth McPeek | Select Stable | 1:42.73 |
| 2001 | Nasty Storm | Lonnie Meche | Dallas Stewart | Stewart/Crum/Reilly McDonald | 1:43.11 |
| 2000 | Welcome Surprise | Francisco Torres | Neil J. Howard | W. S. Farish/Mrs. W. S. Kilroy | 1:46.80 |
| 1999 | Golden Temper | Shane Sellers | W. Elliott Walden | Mark Stanley | 1:43.73 |
| 1998 | Really Polish | Pat Day | Joseph Petalino | Team Valor International | 1:44.78 |
Earlier winners
- 1997 - Leo's Gypsy Dancer
- 1996 - Ginny Lynn
- 1995 - Gal In A Ruckus
- 1994 - Briar Road
- 1993 - With A Wink
- 1992 - Hirch
- 1991 - Be Cool
- 1990 - Patches
- 1989 - Luthier' Launch
- 1988 - Darien Miss
- 1987 - Lady Gretchen
- 1986 - Hail A Cab
- 1985 - Foxy Deen
- 1984 - Mrs. Revere
- 1983 - Bon Gout
- 1982 - Amazing Love
- 1981 - Savage Love
- 1981 - Fancy Naskra
- 1980 - Quality Corner
- 1979 - Split The Tab
- 1978 - Bold Rendezvous
- 1977 - Unreality
- 1976 - T V Vixen
- 1975 - My Juliet