Golden Rod Stakes
| Grade II race | |
| Location |
Churchill Downs Louisville, Kentucky, United States |
|---|---|
| Inaugurated | 1910 |
| Race type | Thoroughbred - Flat racing |
| Website |
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| Race information | |
| Distance | 1 1⁄16 miles (8.5 furlongs) |
| Surface | Dirt |
| Track | left-handed |
| Qualification | Two-year-old filies |
| Weight | Assigned |
| Purse | $200,000+ |
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 1 1⁄16 miles (8.5 furlongs).
The Golden Rod is named for the official flower of the state of Kentucky and dates back to 1910.
Eastern Stockings, champion three-year-old of 1927, won this race that year. Chris Evert won it in 1973.
Records
Speed record: (at current distance of 1 1⁄16 miles)
- 1:43.08 - Rachel Alexandra (2008)
Most wins by a trainer:
- 5 - D. Wayne Lukas
Winners
| Year |
Winner |
Jockey |
Trainer |
Owner |
Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Carina Mia | Julien Leparoux | William I. Mott | Three Chimneys Farm | 1:45.42 |
| 2014 | West Coast Belle | Shaun Bridgmohan | Wayne M. Catalano | Mary & Gary West | 1:45.52 |
| 2013 | Vexed | Shaun Bridgmohan | Albert M. Stall, Jr. | Claiborne Farm/Dilschneider | 1:43.83 |
| 2012 | Seaneen Girl | Miguel Mena | Bernard S. Flint | Naveed Chowhan | 1:44.95 |
| 2011 | On Fire Baby | Joe Johnson | Gary Hartiage | Anita Cauley | 1:45.98 |
| 2010 | Kathmanblu | Julien Leparoux | Kenneth McPeek | Five D Thoroughbreds | 1:44.48 |
| 2009 | Sassy Image | Robby Albarado | Dale Romans | Jerry Romans Jr. | 1:44.51 |
| 2008 | Rachel Alexandra | Calvin Borel | Hal R. Wiggins | Dolphus C. Morrison | 1:43.08 |
| 2007 | Pure Clan | Julien Leparoux | Robert E. Holthus | Lewis Lakin | 1:43.59 |
| 2006 | Lady Joanne | John McKee | Carl Nafzger | Bentley L. Smith | 1:44.12 |
| 2005 | French Park | Mark Guidry | Helen Pitts | Stevestan Stable | 1:47.26 |
| 2004 | Runway Model | Eddie Martin, Jr. | Bernard S. Flint | Naveed Chowhan | 1:45.97 |
| 2003 | Be Gentle | John McKee | D. Wayne Lukas | Thomas F. Van Meter II | 1:45.91 |
| 2002 | My Boston Gal | Calvin Borel | Carl Nafzger | Stoneledge Racing et al. | 1:45.00 |
| 2001 | Belterra | Jon Court | Carl Nafzger | Robert T. Manfuso | 1:43.82 |
| 2000 | Miss Pickums | Justin Vitek | Paul J. McGee | Siegel family | 1:48.84 |
| 1999 | Humble Clerk | Jon Court | Niall M. O'Callaghan | Gary A. Tanaka | 1:45.26 |
| 1998 | Silverbulletday | Gary Stevens | Bob Baffert | Michael E. Pegram | 1:43.87 |
Previous winners
- 1997 - Love Lock
- 1996 - City Band
- 1995 - Gold Sunrise
- 1994 - Lilly Capote
- 1993 - At the Half
- 1992 - Boots 'n Jackie
- 1991 - Vivid Imagination
See also
References
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