A graded stakes race is a term applied by the American Graded Stakes Committee of the Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association to a Thoroughbred horse race in the United States and Canada to describe races that derive their name from the stake, or entry fee, owners must pay. Thoroughbred horse racing is a worldwide Sport and Industry involving the racing of Thoroughbred Horses It is governed by different national The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Country to "Dominion of Canada" or "Canadian Federation" or anything else please read the Talk Page These fees, to which the track adds an additional amount, constitute the total amount from which prize money is paid to the first, second, third, and (usually) fourth place finishers.
There are three different levels of stakes races, the top ranking, and therefore purse, being a Grade I Stakes. They are higher-class races for bigger prizes and often involve competitors that belong to the same gender, age and class. These races may, though, be "weight-for-age", with weights adjusted only according to age, and also there are 'set weights' where all horses carry the same weight. Furthermore, there are "conditions" races, in which horses carry weights that are set by conditions, such as having won a certain number of races, or races of a certain value.
The American Graded Stakes Committee uses as part of its criteria for the grading:
- Purse Requirement: That the race has a purse of more than $75,000.
- Longevity: That the race has been run for two years under the same conditions.
- Drug Testing: That post race drug testing is managed by a governmental authority.
- Restrictions: That the race may be restricted only in age and gender.
As long as the race meets these requirements, the Committee grades on the overall quality of the previous fields and the performance of horses in the previous fields in stakes both prior to and after the race. For example: if the winner of the Breeders' Cup Turf raced in the Arlington Million then the race would almost certainly be a Grade One. The Breeders' Cup Turf is a Weight for Age Thoroughbred horse race on turf for three-year-olds and up The Arlington Million is a Grade 1 flat horse race in the United States for Thoroughbred horses aged three years and upward
Horseracing in the United Kingdom refers to them as conditions races. Horse racing is a popular Spectator sport in Great Britain, and Gambling on horseraces is the cornerstone of the British betting industry Conditions races are horse races where the weights carried by the runners are laid down by the conditions attached to the race
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U. S. Graded Stakes Races
Grade 1 (2008)
| Race | Track | Date | Furlongs | Track | Age | Sex | Purse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acorn Stakes | Belmont Park | 2008-06-07 | 8 | Dirt | 3 | F | $250,000 |
| Alabama Stakes | Saratoga | 2008-08-16 | 10 | Dirt | 3 | F | $600,000 |
| Alcibiades Stakes | Keeneland | 2008-10-?? | 8. A furlong is a measure of Distance in Imperial units and US customary units. The Acorn Stakes is an American Grade I race at Belmont Park in Elmont New York for three-year-old Thoroughbred fillies. History and Information It is world-famous as the home of the Belmont Stakes, the third leg of the Triple Crown. The Alabama Stakes is an American Thoroughbred horse race open to three-year-old fillies. History John Hunter who became the first chairman of The Jockey Club, and William R The Alcibiades Stakes is an American Thoroughbred horse race run annually in early October at Keeneland Race Course in Lexington Kentucky. History Keeneland was founded in 1935 as a nonprofit racing/auction entity on 147 acres of farmland west of Lexington which had been owned by Jack Keene 5 | Dirt/Polytrack | 2 | F | $500,000 |
| American Oaks Invitational Stakes | Hollywood Park | 2008-07-05 | 10 | Turf | 3+ | F | $750,000 |
| Ancient Title Breeders' Cup Stakes | Oak Tree at Santa Anita | 2008-09-27 | 6 | Dirt | 3+ | F/M | $300,000 |
| Apple Blossom Handicap | Oaklawn Park | 2008-04-05 | 8. A synthetic racetrack surface is any kind of surface substance that replaces dirt or sand as the racing surface on a Horse racing track The American Oaks at Hollywood Park Racetrack is a fillies only format turf horse race on the West Coast of the United States. History The track was opened in 1938 by the Hollywood Turf Club. The Ancient Title Breeders' Cup Stakes is an American Thoroughbred horse race run annually in early October as part of the Oak Tree Racing Association meeting at The Oak Tree Racing Association is an American Not-for-profit corporation that exists to conduct live thoroughbred horse racing in Southern California History Santa Anita Park was opened on December 25 1934 and is the oldest racetrack in Southern California History and information Oaklawn Park officially opened on February 24 1905 5 | Dirt | 4+ | F/M | $500,000 |
| Arlington Million Stakes | Arlington Park | 2008-08-09 | 10 | Turf | 3+ | F/M | $1,000,000 |
| Ashland Stakes | Keeneland | 2008-04-05 | 8. The Arlington Million is a Grade 1 flat horse race in the United States for Thoroughbred horses aged three years and upward History Arlington Park was founded by California businessman Harry D The Ashland Stakes is an American Thoroughbred horse race held annually in early April at Keeneland Race Course in Lexington Kentucky, History Keeneland was founded in 1935 as a nonprofit racing/auction entity on 147 acres of farmland west of Lexington which had been owned by Jack Keene 5 | Dirt | 3 | F | $500,000 |
| Ballerina Stakes | Saratoga | 2008-08-24 | 7 | Dirt | 3+ | F/M | $250,000 |
| Beldame Stakes | Belmont Park | 2008-09-27 | 9 | Dirt | 3+ | F/M | $600,000 |
| Belmont Stakes | Belmont Park | 2008-06-07 | 12 | Dirt | 3 | F/M | $1,000,000 |
| Beverly D. Stakes | Arlington Park | 2008-08-09 | 9. History John Hunter who became the first chairman of The Jockey Club, and William R The Beldame Stakes is an American Grade I Thoroughbred horse race for fillies and mares three-years-old and up History and Information It is world-famous as the home of the Belmont Stakes, the third leg of the Triple Crown. The Belmont Stakes is a prestigious American Grade I stakes race held yearly in June at Belmont Park in Elmont New York. History and Information It is world-famous as the home of the Belmont Stakes, the third leg of the Triple Crown. The Beverly D Stakes is a Grade 1 flat horse race in the United States for Thoroughbred fillies and Mares aged History Arlington Park was founded by California businessman Harry D 5 | Turf | 3+ | F/M | $750,000 |
| Bing Crosby Handicap | Del Mar | 2008-07-27 | 6 | Dirt | 3+ | F/M | $300,000 |
| Blue Grass Stakes | Keeneland | 2008-04-12 | 9 | Dirt/Polytrack | 3 | F/M | $750,000 |
| Breeders' Cup Classic | Oak Tree at Santa Anita (2008) | 2008-10-25 | 10 | Dirt | 3+ | F/M | $5,000,000 |
| Breeders' Cup Distaff (Ladies Classic) | Oak Tree at Santa Anita (2008) | 2008-10-25 | 9 | Dirt | 3+ | F/M | $2,000,000 |
| Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Turf | Oak Tree at Santa Anita (2008) | 2008-10-25 | 11 | Turf | 3+ | F/M | $2,000,000 |
| Breeders' Cup Juvenile | Oak Tree at Santa Anita (2008) | 2008-10-25 | 8. The Bing Crosby Breeders' Cup Handicap is an American Thoroughbred horse race held annually at Del Mar Racetrack in Del Mar California. History and information When Del Mar opened in 1937 Bing Crosby was at the gate to personally greet the fans The Toyota Blue Grass Stakes, currently sponsored by the Toyota Motor Corporation, is an American Grade 1 horse race for 3-year-old Thoroughbreds History Keeneland was founded in 1935 as a nonprofit racing/auction entity on 147 acres of farmland west of Lexington which had been owned by Jack Keene A synthetic racetrack surface is any kind of surface substance that replaces dirt or sand as the racing surface on a Horse racing track The Breeders' Cup Classic is a Grade 1 Weight for Age Thoroughbred horse race for 3 years old and older run at a distance of 1¼ miles (2012 m on dirt The Oak Tree Racing Association is an American Not-for-profit corporation that exists to conduct live thoroughbred horse racing in Southern California History Santa Anita Park was opened on December 25 1934 and is the oldest racetrack in Southern California The Oak Tree Racing Association is an American Not-for-profit corporation that exists to conduct live thoroughbred horse racing in Southern California History Santa Anita Park was opened on December 25 1934 and is the oldest racetrack in Southern California The Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Turf is a Weight for Age Thoroughbred horse race on grass for fillies and Mares 3 years old and up The Oak Tree Racing Association is an American Not-for-profit corporation that exists to conduct live thoroughbred horse racing in Southern California History Santa Anita Park was opened on December 25 1934 and is the oldest racetrack in Southern California The Breeders' Cup Juvenile is a Thoroughbred horse race for 2-year-old colts and Geldings raced on dirt The Oak Tree Racing Association is an American Not-for-profit corporation that exists to conduct live thoroughbred horse racing in Southern California History Santa Anita Park was opened on December 25 1934 and is the oldest racetrack in Southern California 5 | Dirt | 2 | M | $2,000,000 |
| Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies | Oak Tree at Santa Anita (2008) | 2008-10-25 | 8. The Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies is a 1 1/16-mile Thoroughbred horse race on dirt (although the distance has varied depending on the configuration of the host track for two-year-old The Oak Tree Racing Association is an American Not-for-profit corporation that exists to conduct live thoroughbred horse racing in Southern California History Santa Anita Park was opened on December 25 1934 and is the oldest racetrack in Southern California 5 | Dirt | 2 | F | $2,000,000 |
| Breeders' Cup Mile | Oak Tree at Santa Anita (2008) | 2008-10-25 | 8 | Turf | 3+ | F/M | $2,000,000 |
| Breeders' Cup Sprint | Oak Tree at Santa Anita (2008) | 2008-10-25 | 6 | Dirt | 3+ | F/M | $2,000,000 |
| Breeders' Cup Turf | Oak Tree at Santa Anita (2008) | 2008-10-25 | 12 | Turf | 3+ | F/M | $3,000,000 |
| Breeders' Futurity Stakes | Keeneland | 2008-10-?? | 8. The Breeders' Cup Mile is a 1-mile Grade 1 Weight for Age Stakes race for Thoroughbred Racehorses three years old and up run on a The Oak Tree Racing Association is an American Not-for-profit corporation that exists to conduct live thoroughbred horse racing in Southern California History Santa Anita Park was opened on December 25 1934 and is the oldest racetrack in Southern California The Breeders' Cup Sprint is an American Weight for Age Grade I Thoroughbred horse race for three year olds & up The Oak Tree Racing Association is an American Not-for-profit corporation that exists to conduct live thoroughbred horse racing in Southern California History Santa Anita Park was opened on December 25 1934 and is the oldest racetrack in Southern California The Breeders' Cup Turf is a Weight for Age Thoroughbred horse race on turf for three-year-olds and up The Oak Tree Racing Association is an American Not-for-profit corporation that exists to conduct live thoroughbred horse racing in Southern California History Santa Anita Park was opened on December 25 1934 and is the oldest racetrack in Southern California The Breeders' Futurity Stakes is an American Grade I Thoroughbred horse race held annually in early October at Keeneland Race Course in Lexington History Keeneland was founded in 1935 as a nonprofit racing/auction entity on 147 acres of farmland west of Lexington which had been owned by Jack Keene 5 | Dirt | 2 | F/M | $500,000 |
| Carter Handicap | Aqueduct | 2008-04-05 | 7 | Dirt | 3+ | F/M | $300,000 |
| Champagne Stakes | Belmont Park | 2008-10-04 | 8 | Dirt | 2 | F/M | $400,000 |
| Charles Whittingham Memorial Handicap | Hollywood Park | 2008-06-07 | 10 | Turf | 3+ | F/M | $350,000 |
| Cigar Mile Handicap | Aqueduct | 2008-11-29 | 8 | Dirt | 3+ | F/M | $300,000 |
| Citation Handicap | Hollywood Park | 2008-11-?? | 8. The Carter Handicap is an American Thoroughbred horse race run annually in early April at Aqueduct Racetrack. History The racetrack opened in 1894 and was rebuilt in 1959 the 1959 design was by noted racetrack architect Arthur Froehlich of the architecture firm Arthur Froehlich The Champagne Stakes is an American Grade I Thoroughbred horse race for two-year-old horses History and Information It is world-famous as the home of the Belmont Stakes, the third leg of the Triple Crown. The Charles Whittingham Memorial Handicap is an American Thoroughbred horse race run annually at Hollywood Park Racetrack. History The track was opened in 1938 by the Hollywood Turf Club. The Cigar Mile Handicap is an American race for Thoroughbred horses at Aqueduct Racetrack in New York. History The racetrack opened in 1894 and was rebuilt in 1959 the 1959 design was by noted racetrack architect Arthur Froehlich of the architecture firm Arthur Froehlich The Citation Handicap is a race for Thoroughbred horses usually set at a distance of one and one-sixteenth Miles on the turf for horses History The track was opened in 1938 by the Hollywood Turf Club. 5 | Turf | 3+ | F/M | $400,000 |
| Clement L. Hirsch Memorial Turf Championship Stakes | Oak Tree at Santa Anita | 2008-09-27 | 10 | Turf | 3+ | F/M | $250,000 |
| Coaching Club American Oaks | Belmont Park | 2008-07-19 | 10 | Dirt | 3 | F | $300,000 |
| Del Mar Debutante Stakes | Del Mar | 2008-09-01 | 7 | Dirt | 2 | F | $250,000 |
| Del Mar Futurity | Del Mar | 2008-09-03 | 7 | Dirt | 2 | F/M | $250,000 |
| Del Mar Oaks | Del Mar | 2008-08-16 | 9 | Dirt | 3 | F | $400,000 |
| Diana Handicap | Saratoga | 2008-07-26 | 9 | Turf | 3+ | F/M | $500,000 |
| Donn Handicap | Gulfstream Park | 2008-02-02 | 9 | Dirt | 4+ | F/M | $500,000 |
| Eddie Read Handicap | Del Mar | 2008-07-20 | 9 | Turf | 3+ | F/M | $400,000 |
| First Lady Stakes | Keeneland | 2008-10-?? | 8 | Turf | 3+ | F/M | $400,000 |
| Florida Derby | Gulfstream Park | 2008-03-29 | 9 | Dirt | 3 | F/M | $1,000,000 |
| Flower Bowl Invitational Stakes | Belmont Park | 2008-09-27 | 10 | Turf | 3+ | F/M | $600,000 |
| Forego Stakes | Saratoga | 2008-08-30 | 7 | Dirt | 3+ | F/M | $250,000 |
| Frank E. Kilroe Mile Handicap | Santa Anita Park | 2008-03-01 | 8 | Turf | 4+ | F/M | $300,000 |
| Frank J. De Francis Memorial Dash Stakes | Laurel Park | 2008-11-?? | 6 | Dirt | 3+ | F/M | $300,000 |
| Frizette Stakes | Belmont Park | 2008-10-04 | 8 | Dirt | 2 | F | $400,000 |
| Gamely Stakes | Hollywood Park | 2008-05-26 | 9 | Turf | 3+ | F/M | $250,000 |
| Garden City Stakes | Belmont Park | 2008-09-06 | 9 | Turf | 3 | F | $250,000 |
| Gazelle Stakes | Belmont Park | 2008-09-13 | 9 | Dirt | 3 | F | $250,000 |
| Go For Wand Handicap | Saratoga | 2008-07-26 | 9 | Dirt | 3+ | F/M | $250,000 |
| Goodwood Handicap | Oak Tree at Santa Anita | 2008-09-27 | 9 | Dirt | 3+ | F/M | $500,000 |
| Gulfstream Park Breeders' Cup Stakes | Gulfstream Park | 2008-02-23 | 11 | Turf | 4+ | F/M | $300,000 |
| Haskell Invitational Handicap | Monmouth | 2008-08-03 | 9 | Dirt | 3 | F/M | $1,000,000 |
| Hollywood Derby | Hollywood Park | 2008-12-?? | 10 | Turf | 3 | F/M | $500,000 |
| Hollywood Futurity | Hollywood Park | 2008-12-?? | 8. The Clement L Hirsch Turf Championship Stakes is an American Thoroughbred horse race run annually during the Oak Tree Racing Association 's Autumn Meeting The Oak Tree Racing Association is an American Not-for-profit corporation that exists to conduct live thoroughbred horse racing in Southern California History Santa Anita Park was opened on December 25 1934 and is the oldest racetrack in Southern California The Coaching Club American Oaks is a race for Thoroughbred three-year old fillies run at a mile and a quarter on the Belmont Park dirt History and Information It is world-famous as the home of the Belmont Stakes, the third leg of the Triple Crown. The Del Mar Debutante Stakes is an American Thoroughbred horse race restricted to two-year-old fillies run each year in early September at Del Mar History and information When Del Mar opened in 1937 Bing Crosby was at the gate to personally greet the fans The Del Mar Futurity is an American Thoroughbred horse race held annually at Del Mar Racetrack in Del Mar California. History and information When Del Mar opened in 1937 Bing Crosby was at the gate to personally greet the fans The Del Mar Oaks is an American Thoroughbred horse race for three-year-old fillies. History and information When Del Mar opened in 1937 Bing Crosby was at the gate to personally greet the fans The Diana Stakes is an American Thoroughbred horse race. Named for the mythological goddess Diana, the race is run each year at Saratoga Race Course History John Hunter who became the first chairman of The Jockey Club, and William R The Donn Handicap is an American Thoroughbred horse race run annually in late January/early February at Gulfstream Park in Hallandale Beach Florida. Track attributes The current dirt course is one and one-eighth miles in circumference with a one-mile backstretch chute The Eddie Read Handicap is an American Thoroughbred horse race run annually during the second half of July at the Del Mar Racetrack in Del Mar California History and information When Del Mar opened in 1937 Bing Crosby was at the gate to personally greet the fans The First Lady Stakes is an American Thoroughbred horse race run annually at Keeneland Race Course in Lexington Kentucky. History Keeneland was founded in 1935 as a nonprofit racing/auction entity on 147 acres of farmland west of Lexington which had been owned by Jack Keene The Florida Derby is an American Thoroughbred horse race for three-year-old horses held annually at Gulfstream Park in Hallandale Beach Florida Track attributes The current dirt course is one and one-eighth miles in circumference with a one-mile backstretch chute The Flower Bowl Invitational Stakes is an American Grade I race for Thoroughbred fillies and mares on the turf History and Information It is world-famous as the home of the Belmont Stakes, the third leg of the Triple Crown. History John Hunter who became the first chairman of The Jockey Club, and William R The Frank E Kilroe Mile Handicap is an American Thoroughbred horse race run in early March at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia California. History Santa Anita Park was opened on December 25 1934 and is the oldest racetrack in Southern California The Frank J De Francis Memorial Dash Stakes is an American Thoroughbred horse race run annualy at Laurel Park Racecourse in Laurel Maryland. Laurel Park is an American thoroughbred Racetrack in Laurel Maryland which opened in 1911 The Frizette Stakes is an American Thoroughbred horse race for two-year-old fillies raced annually at Belmont Park in the late fall History and Information It is world-famous as the home of the Belmont Stakes, the third leg of the Triple Crown. The Gamely Stakes is a race for Thoroughbred horses run each year at Hollywood Park Racetrack. History The track was opened in 1938 by the Hollywood Turf Club. History and Information It is world-famous as the home of the Belmont Stakes, the third leg of the Triple Crown. The Gazelle Stakes is an American Thoroughbred horse race raced annually at Belmont Park in Elmont New York. History and Information It is world-famous as the home of the Belmont Stakes, the third leg of the Triple Crown. The Go For Wand Handicap is an American Thoroughbred horse race established in 1954 for fillies and mares age three and up History John Hunter who became the first chairman of The Jockey Club, and William R The Oak Tree Racing Association is an American Not-for-profit corporation that exists to conduct live thoroughbred horse racing in Southern California History Santa Anita Park was opened on December 25 1934 and is the oldest racetrack in Southern California Track attributes The current dirt course is one and one-eighth miles in circumference with a one-mile backstretch chute The Haskell Invitational Handicap is an American Grade I race for Thoroughbred horses History The original track opened July 30, 1870 on what is now the site of the Fort Monmouth parade ground but was closed from 1873 to 1881 due to The Hollywood Derby is a Grade I American Thoroughbred horse race held annually in late November/early December at Hollywood Park Racetrack in History The track was opened in 1938 by the Hollywood Turf Club. The Hollywood Futurity (currently named CashCall Futurity for sponsorship reasons is an American Thoroughbred horse race run annually since 1981 at Hollywood Park Racetrack History The track was opened in 1938 by the Hollywood Turf Club. 5 | Dirt/Cushion Track | 2 | F/M | $750,000 |
| Hollywood Gold Cup Stakes | Hollywood Park | 2008-06-28 | 10 | Dirt | 3+ | F/M | $750,000 |
| Hollywood Starlet Stakes | Hollywood Park | 2008-12-?? | 8. A synthetic racetrack surface is any kind of surface substance that replaces dirt or sand as the racing surface on a Horse racing track The Hollywood Gold Cup is a Grade I stakes race for Thoroughbred horses inaugurated in 1938 at Hollywood Park Racetrack in Inglewood California History The track was opened in 1938 by the Hollywood Turf Club. The Hollywood Starlet Stakes is an American Thoroughbred horse race for two-year-old fillies run each December at Hollywood Park Racetrack in Inglewood History The track was opened in 1938 by the Hollywood Turf Club. 5 | Dirt/Cushion Track | 2 | F | $400,000 |
| Hollywood Turf Cup Stakes | Hollywood Park | 2008-12-?? | 12 | Turf | 3+ | F/M | $250,000 |
| Hopeful Stakes | Saratoga | 2008-09-01 | 7 | Dirt | 2 | F/M | $250,000 |
| Humana Distaff Handicap | Churchill Downs | 2008-05-03 | 7 | Dirt | 4+ | F/M | $300,000 |
| Jockey Club Gold Cup Stakes | Belmont Park | 2008-09-27 | 10 | Dirt | 3+ | F/M | $1,000,000 |
| Joe Hirsch Turf Classic Invitational Stakes | Belmont Park | 2008-09-27 | 12 | Turf | 3+ | F/M | $600,000 |
| John C. Mabee Handicap | Del Mar | 2008-08-03 | 9 | Turf | 3+ | F/M | $400,000 |
| Just A Game Handicap | Belmont Park | 2008-06-07 | 8 | Turf | 3+ | F/M | $500,000 |
| Kentucky Derby | Churchill Downs | 2008-05-03 | 10 | Dirt | 3 | F/M | $2,000,000 |
| Kentucky Oaks | Churchill Downs | 2008-05-02 | 9 | Dirt | 3 | F | $500,000 |
| King's Bishop Stakes | Saratoga | 2008-08-23 | 7 | Dirt | 3 | F/M | $250,000 |
| La Brea Stakes | Santa Anita Park | 2008-12-27 | 7 | Dirt/Cushion Track | 3 | F | $250,000 |
| Lady's Secret Breeders' Cup Handicap | Oak Tree at Santa Anita | 2008-09-27 | 8. A synthetic racetrack surface is any kind of surface substance that replaces dirt or sand as the racing surface on a Horse racing track The Hollywood Turf Cup is an American stakes race for Thoroughbred horses at Hollywood Park Racetrack. History The track was opened in 1938 by the Hollywood Turf Club. History John Hunter who became the first chairman of The Jockey Club, and William R The Humana Distaff Handicap is a race for Thoroughbred fillies and mares four-years-old and up History The track is named for John and Henry Churchill who leased 80 acres (320000 m² of land to their nephew Colonel Meriwether Lewis Clark Jr The Jockey Club Gold Cup, established in 1919 is a prestigious Thoroughbred flat race open to horses of either gender three-years-old and up History and Information It is world-famous as the home of the Belmont Stakes, the third leg of the Triple Crown. The Joe Hirsch Turf Classic Invitational is an American Grade I stakes race on turf established in 1977 for Thoroughbred racehorses History and Information It is world-famous as the home of the Belmont Stakes, the third leg of the Triple Crown. The John C Mabee Handicap is an American Thoroughbred Horse race contested in early August at the Del Mar Racetrack in Del Mar California History and information When Del Mar opened in 1937 Bing Crosby was at the gate to personally greet the fans The Just A Game Handicap is a race for Thoroughbred horses open to fillies and mares age three and up willing to race the distance of one History and Information It is world-famous as the home of the Belmont Stakes, the third leg of the Triple Crown. The Kentucky Derby is a Grade I stakes race for three year-old thoroughbred horses held annually in Louisville Kentucky, on the first Saturday in May History The track is named for John and Henry Churchill who leased 80 acres (320000 m² of land to their nephew Colonel Meriwether Lewis Clark Jr The Kentucky Oaks is a Grade I stakes race for three-year-old Thoroughbred fillies staged annually in Louisville Kentucky, United States History The track is named for John and Henry Churchill who leased 80 acres (320000 m² of land to their nephew Colonel Meriwether Lewis Clark Jr The King's Bishop Stakes is an American Thoroughbred horse race. History John Hunter who became the first chairman of The Jockey Club, and William R The La Brea Stakes is an American Thoroughbred Horse race run annually since 1974 at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia California. History Santa Anita Park was opened on December 25 1934 and is the oldest racetrack in Southern California A synthetic racetrack surface is any kind of surface substance that replaces dirt or sand as the racing surface on a Horse racing track The Oak Tree Racing Association is an American Not-for-profit corporation that exists to conduct live thoroughbred horse racing in Southern California History Santa Anita Park was opened on December 25 1934 and is the oldest racetrack in Southern California 5 | Dirt | 3+ | F/M | $250,000 |
| Las Virgenes Stakes | Santa Anita Park | 2008-02-09 | 8 | Dirt | 3 | F | $250,000 |
| Maker's Mark Mile Stakes | Keeneland | 2008-04-11 | 8 | Turf | 4+ | F/M | $250,000 |
| Malibu Stakes | Santa Anita Park | 2008-12-26 | 7 | Dirt | 3 | F/M | $250,000 |
| Man o' War Stakes | Belmont Park | 2008-07-12 | 11 | Turf | 3+ | F/M | $500,000 |
| Manhattan Handicap | Belmont Park | 2008-06-07 | 10 | Turf | 3+ | F/M | $400,000 |
| Matriarch Stakes | Hollywood Park | 2008-11-?? | 8 | Turf | 3+ | F/M | $500,000 |
| Metropolitan Handicap | Belmont Park | 2008-05-26 | 8 | Dirt | 3+ | F/M | $600,000 |
| Mother Goose Stakes | Belmont Park | 2008-06-28 | 9 | Dirt | 3 | F | $250,000 |
| Norfolk Stakes | Oak Tree at Santa Anita | 2008-09-28 | 8. The Las Virgenes Stakes is a race for Thoroughbred fillies. A Grade I event it's raced each February at Santa Anita Park and offers a purse History Santa Anita Park was opened on December 25 1934 and is the oldest racetrack in Southern California The Maker's Mark Mile Stakes is a race for Thoroughbred Race horses run at Keeneland each year History Keeneland was founded in 1935 as a nonprofit racing/auction entity on 147 acres of farmland west of Lexington which had been owned by Jack Keene The Malibu Stakes is a race for three-year-old Thoroughbred horses of either gender held each December at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia California History Santa Anita Park was opened on December 25 1934 and is the oldest racetrack in Southern California The Man o' War Stakes is a Thoroughbred horse race at Belmont Park in Elmont New York. History and Information It is world-famous as the home of the Belmont Stakes, the third leg of the Triple Crown. The Manhattan Handicap is an American Thoroughbred horse race raced annually at Belmont Park in Elmont New York. History and Information It is world-famous as the home of the Belmont Stakes, the third leg of the Triple Crown. The Matriarch Stakes is an American Grade I turf race for Thoroughbred horses run at Hollywood Park Racetrack for a purse of $500000 History The track was opened in 1938 by the Hollywood Turf Club. The Metropolitan Handicap is an American Grade I stakes race for Thoroughbred horses of either gender three-years-old and above History and Information It is world-famous as the home of the Belmont Stakes, the third leg of the Triple Crown. The Mother Goose Stakes is an American Thoroughbred horse race for three-year-old fillies held at Belmont Park in Elmont New York History and Information It is world-famous as the home of the Belmont Stakes, the third leg of the Triple Crown. The Norfolk Stakes is an American Thoroughbred horse race run at Santa Anita Park in California during the Oak Tree Racing Association The Oak Tree Racing Association is an American Not-for-profit corporation that exists to conduct live thoroughbred horse racing in Southern California History Santa Anita Park was opened on December 25 1934 and is the oldest racetrack in Southern California 5 | Dirt | 2 | F/M | $250,000 |
| Oak Leaf Stakes | Oak Tree at Santa Anita | 2008-09-27 | 8. The Oak Leaf Stakes is a race for Thoroughbred horses restricted to two-year-old fillies and thus is a major prep race for the Breeders' Cup Juvenile The Oak Tree Racing Association is an American Not-for-profit corporation that exists to conduct live thoroughbred horse racing in Southern California History Santa Anita Park was opened on December 25 1934 and is the oldest racetrack in Southern California 5 | Dirt | 2 | F | $250,000 |
| Ogden Phipps Handicap | Belmont Park | 2008-06-14 | 8. The Ogden Phipps Handicap is an American Grade I Thoroughbred horse race for run annually in mid June at Belmont Park in Elmont New York. History and Information It is world-famous as the home of the Belmont Stakes, the third leg of the Triple Crown. 5 | Dirt | 3+ | F/M | $300,000 |
| Pacific Classic Stakes | Del Mar | 2008-08-24 | 10 | Dirt/Polytrack | 3+ | F/M | $1,000,000 |
| Personal Ensign Stakes | Saratoga | 2008-08-22 | 10 | Dirt | 3+ | F/M | $400,000 |
| Pimlico Special Handicap | Pimlico | 2008-05-16 | 9. The Pacific Classic Stakes is an American Thoroughbred horse race for runners aged 3-year-old or up run at the classic American distance of a mile and a quarter (10 History and information When Del Mar opened in 1937 Bing Crosby was at the gate to personally greet the fans A synthetic racetrack surface is any kind of surface substance that replaces dirt or sand as the racing surface on a Horse racing track History John Hunter who became the first chairman of The Jockey Club, and William R The Pimlico Special is an American Grade I Thoroughbred horse race held at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore Maryland in mid May Physical attributes The track has a one-mile dirt oval and a seven Furlong turf oval 5 | Dirt | 4+ | F/M | $250,000 |
| Preakness Stakes | Pimlico | 2008-05-17 | 9. The Preakness Stakes is an American Grade I stakes race 1-3/16 mile (1 Physical attributes The track has a one-mile dirt oval and a seven Furlong turf oval 5 | Dirt | 3 | F/M | $1,000,000 |
| Princess Rooney Handicap | Calder | 2008-07-12 | 6 | Dirt | 3+ | F/M | $500,000 |
| Prioress Stakes | Belmont Park | 2008-07-05 | 6 | Dirt | 3 | F | $250,000 |
| Queen Elizabeth II Challenge Cup Stakes | Keeneland | 2008-10-?? | 9 | Turf | 3 | F | $500,000 |
| Ruffian Handicap | Belmont Park | 2008-09-06 | 8. The Princess Rooney Handicap is an American Grade I Thoroughbred horse race run annually at Calder Race Course in Miami Gardens, History In the mid-1960's real estate developer Stephen A Calder envisioned summertime racing in Florida in 1965 on the advice of Mr The Prioress Handicap is a race for Thoroughbred three-year-old fillies run in July as a six Furlong sprint at Belmont Park. History and Information It is world-famous as the home of the Belmont Stakes, the third leg of the Triple Crown. The Queen Elizabeth II Challenge Cup is an American Thoroughbred horse race race for three-year-old fillies held annually since 1984 at Keeneland Race Course History Keeneland was founded in 1935 as a nonprofit racing/auction entity on 147 acres of farmland west of Lexington which had been owned by Jack Keene The Ruffian Handicap is an American Thoroughbred horse race for fillies and mares ages three-years-old and up run annually at the beginning of September History and Information It is world-famous as the home of the Belmont Stakes, the third leg of the Triple Crown. 5 | Dirt | 3+ | F/M | $350,000 |
| Santa Anita Derby | Santa Anita Park | 2008-04-05 | 9 | Dirt | 3 | F/M | $750,000 |
| Santa Anita Handicap | Santa Anita Park | 2008-03-01 | 10 | Dirt/Cushion Track | 4+ | F/M | $1,000,000 |
| Santa Anita Oaks | Santa Anita Park | 2008-03-08 | 8. The Santa Anita Derby is an American Grade 1 Thoroughbred horse race for three-year-olds run each April at Santa Anita Park in History Santa Anita Park was opened on December 25 1934 and is the oldest racetrack in Southern California The Santa Anita Handicap is an American Thoroughbred horse race held annually in the late winter at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia California. History Santa Anita Park was opened on December 25 1934 and is the oldest racetrack in Southern California A synthetic racetrack surface is any kind of surface substance that replaces dirt or sand as the racing surface on a Horse racing track Santa Anita Oaks is an American Grade I Thoroughbred horse race held annually in mid March at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia California. History Santa Anita Park was opened on December 25 1934 and is the oldest racetrack in Southern California 5 | Dirt | 3 | F | $300,000 |
| Santa Margarita Invitational Handicap | Santa Anita Park | 2008-03-09 | 9 | Dirt | 4+ | F/M | $300,000 |
| Santa Maria Handicap | Santa Anita Park | 2008-02-09 | 9 | Dirt | 4+ | F/M | $250,000 |
| Santa Monica Handicap | Santa Anita Park | 2008-02-02 | 7 | Dirt | 4+ | F/M | $250,000 |
| Secretariat Stakes | Arlington Park | 2008-08-09 | 10 | Turf | 3 | F/M | $400,000 |
| Shadwell Turf Mile Stakes | Keeneland | 2008-10-?? | 8 | Turf | 3+ | F/M | $600,000 |
| Shoemaker Mile Stakes | Hollywood Park | 2008-05-26 | 8 | Turf | 3+ | F/M | $300,000 |
| Spinaway Stakes | Saratoga | 2008-08-31 | 7 | Dirt | 2 | F | $250,000 |
| Spinster Stakes | Keeneland | 2008-10-?? | 9 | Dirt/Polytrack | 3+ | F/M | $500,000 |
| Stephen Foster Handicap | Churchill Downs | 2008-06-14 | 9 | Dirt | 3+ | F/M | $1,000,000 |
| Suburban Handicap | Belmont Park | 2008-06-28 | 10 | Dirt | 3+ | F/M | $400,000 |
| Sword Dancer Invitational Stakes | Saratoga | 2008-08-16 | 12 | Turf | 3+ | F/M | $500,000 |
| Test Stakes | Saratoga | 2008-08-02 | 7 | Dirt | 3 | F | $250,000 |
| Travers Stakes | Saratoga | 2008-08-23 | 10 | Dirt | 3 | F/M | $1,000,000 |
| Triple Bend Invitational Handicap | Hollywood Park | 2008-07-05 | 7 | Dirt | 3+ | F/M | $300,000 |
| Turf Classic Stakes | Churchill Downs | 2008-05-03 | 9 | Turf | 3+ | F/M | $500,000 |
| United Nations Stakes | Monmouth | 2008-07-05 | 11 | Turf | 3+ | F/M | $750,000 |
| Vanity Invitational Handicap | Hollywood Park | 2008-07-05 | 9 | Dirt/Cushion Track | 3+ | F/M | $300,000 |
| Vosburgh Stakes | Belmont Park | 2008-09-27 | 6 | Dirt | 3+ | F/M | $400,000 |
| Whitney Handicap | Saratoga | 2008-07-26 | 9 | Dirt | 3+ | F/M | $750,000 |
| Wood Memorial Stakes | Aqueduct | 2008-04-05 | 9 | Dirt | 3 | F/M | $750,000 |
| Woodward Stakes | Saratoga | 2008-08-30 | 9 | Dirt | 4+ | F/M | $500,000 |
| Yellow Ribbon Stakes | Oak Tree at Santa Anita | 2008-09-27 | 10 | Turf | 3+ | F/M | $400,000 |
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