Matt Winn Stakes
| Grade III Stakes race | |
| Location | Churchill Downs Louisville, Kentucky, U.S. |
|---|---|
| Inaugurated | 2002 |
| Race type | Thoroughbred – Flat racing |
| Website | www |
| Race information | |
| Distance | 1+1⁄16 miles |
| Surface | Dirt |
| Track | left-handed |
| Qualification | Three-year-olds |
| Weight | 123 lbs with allowances |
| Purse | US$400,000 (since 2023) |
The Matt Winn Stakes is a Grade III American Thoroughbred horse race for three-year-old horses run over a distance of 1+1⁄16 miles on the dirt at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. The event currently offers a purse of $400,000. It is usually run in mid-June but in 2020 was moved up to mid-May.[1]
History
[edit]The race was inaugurated in 2002[2] in honor Kentucky Derby and Churchill Downs's Col. Matt Winn, who served as president and general manager of the historic track from 1902 to 1949. Known by the media as "Mr. Derby," Winn is credited with building the Kentucky Derby into America's greatest race and one of the world's great sports events. The inaugural running was over a distance of six furlongs.[1]
In 2009 the distance was set at 7 furlongs.[2] In 2011, it was changed to its current 1+1⁄16 miles.[2]
In 2011 the event was upgraded to Grade III status.[1]
In 2020 as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, the event was rescheduled to May 23 from its normal date in mid-June. The race was added to the 2020 Road to the Kentucky Derby as a result of the rescheduling of that race.[3]
In 2023 the event was moved to Ellis Park after Churchill Downs closed their spring meeting earlier due to a spate of injuries. The distance of the event was increased to 1+1⁄8 miles.[4]
Records
[edit]Speed Record:
- 1+1⁄16 miles: 1:41.12 – Gun Runner (2016)
- 1+1⁄8 miles: 1:49.59 – Disarm (2023)
Margins:
- 7+1⁄4 lengths – Neck 'n Neck (2012)
- Most wins by a jockey
- 3 – Florent Geroux (2016, 2021, 2022)
- Most wins by a trainer
- 6 – Steve Asmussen (2003, 2005, 2010, 2014, 2016, 2023)
Most wins by an Owner
- 3 – Winchell Thoroughbreds (2014, 2016, 2023)
Winners
[edit]| Year | Winner | Jockey | Trainer | Owner | Distance | Time | Purse | Grade | Ref | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At Churchill Downs | ||||||||||
| 2024 | Society Man | Corey J. Lanerie | Danny Gargan | Reeves Thoroughbred Racing, West Paces Racing, GMP Stables, Carl F. & Yurie Pascarella | 1+1⁄16 miles | 1:42.33 | $395,000 | III | [5] | |
| At Ellis Park | ||||||||||
| 2023 | Disarm | Joel Rosario | Steven M. Asmussen | Winchell Thoroughbreds | 1+1⁄8 miles | 1:49.59 | $400,000 | III | [6] | |
| At Churchill Downs | ||||||||||
| 2022 | Cyberknife | Florent Geroux | Brad H. Cox | Gold Square LLC | 1+1⁄16 miles | 1:41.98 | $225,000 | III | [7] | |
| 2021 | Fulsome | Florent Geroux | Brad H. Cox | Juddmonte | 1+1⁄16 miles | 1:42.88 | $150,000 | III | [8] | |
| 2020 | Maxfield | José L. Ortiz | Brendan P. Walsh | Godolphin | 1+1⁄16 miles | 1:43.05 | $150,000 | III | [9] | |
| 2019 | Mr. Money | Gabriel Saez | W. Bret Calhoun | Allied Racing Stable | 1+1⁄16 miles | 1:42.28 | $150,000 | III | [10] | |
| 2018 | King Zachary | Robby Albarado | Dale L. Romans | Thomas F. Conway | 1+1⁄16 miles | 1:42.86 | $100,000 | III | [11] | |
| 2017 | McCraken | Brian Hernandez Jr. | Ian R. Wilkes | Whitham Thoroughbreds | 1+1⁄16 miles | 1:43.24 | $100,000 | III | [12] | |
| 2016 | Gun Runner | Florent Geroux | Steven M. Asmussen | Winchell Thoroughbreds, Three Chimneys Farm & Besilu Stable | 1+1⁄16 miles | 1:41.12 | $100,000 | III | [13] | |
| 2015 | Island Town | Julien R. Leparoux | Ian R. Wilkes | Six Column Stables et al. | 1+1⁄16 miles | 1:43.46 | $100,000 | III | [14] | |
| 2014 | Tapiture | Rosie Napravnik | Steven M. Asmussen | Winchell Thoroughbreds | 1+1⁄16 miles | 1:43.99 | $109,400 | III | [15] | |
| 2013 | Code West | Rosie Napravnik | Bob Baffert | Gary & Mary West | 1+1⁄16 miles | 1:43.37 | $113,100 | III | [16] | |
| 2012 | Neck 'n Neck | Leandro D. Goncalves | Ian R. Wilkes | A. Steven Miles Jr. | 1+1⁄16 miles | 1:43.72 | $107,100 | III | [17] | |
| 2011 | Scotus | Alan Garcia | Kenneth G. McPeek | Peter Callahan | 1+1⁄16 miles | 1:44.12 | $138,500 | III | [18] | |
| 2010 | Thiskyhasnolimit | Shaun Bridgmohan | Steven M. Asmussen | Cathy & Bob Zollars & Mark Wagner | 7 furlongs | 1:22.29 | $108,000 | Listed | [19] | |
| 2009 | Capt. Candyman Can | Javier Castellano | Ian R. Wilkes | Joseph Rauch & David Zell | 7 furlongs | 1:22.89 | $106,900 | Listed | [20] | |
| 2008 | Eaton's Gift | Elvis Trujillo | Dale L. Romans | Zayat Stables | 6 furlongs | 1:09.48 | $108,800 | Listed | [21] | |
| 2007 | Spin Master | Miguel Mena | Dale L. Romans | Eldon Farm | 6 furlongs | 1:08.30 | $108,500 | Listed | [22] | |
| 2006 | Changing Weather | Robby Albarado | Eoin G. Harty | Darley Racing | 6 furlongs | 1:09.86 | $109,800 | Listed | [23] | |
| 2005 | Razor | Mike E. Smith | Steven M. Asmussen | Padua Stables | 6 furlongs | 1:09.48 | $109,700 | Listed | [24] | |
| 2004 | Fire Slam | Pat Day | David M. Carroll | Stan E. Fulton | 6 furlongs | 1:09.64 | $103,499 | Listed | [25] | |
| 2003 | Posse | Corey J. Lanerie | Steven M. Asmussen | Heiligbrodt Racing Stable | 6 furlongs | 1:09.43 | $111,400 | Listed | [26] | |
| 2002 | Day Trader | Calvin H. Borel | D. Wayne Lukas | Overbrook Farm | 6 furlongs | 1:09.43 | $109,600 | Listed | [27] | |
References
[edit]- ^ a b c "Matt Winn Stakes (Gr. 3)". Equibase. 2020. Retrieved 22 May 2020.
- ^ a b c "MATT WINN STAKES - CHURCHILL DOWNS, KY". Thoroughbred Pedigree Online. 2020. Retrieved 22 May 2020.
- ^ "Matt Winn Stakes Moved Up To May 23, Will Offer Kentucky Derby Points To Top Four Finishers". Paulick Report. 4 May 2020. Retrieved 24 May 2020.
- ^ King, Byron (2 June 2023). "Churchill Downs Suspends Meet; Dates to Shift to Ellis The ongoing meet at Churchill Downs had been scheduled to run through July 3". Bloodhorse.com. Retrieved 12 June 2023.
- ^ "2024 Matt Winn Stakes Grade 3 – (race 8)". Equibase. 9 June 2024. Retrieved 10 June 2024.
- ^ "2023 Matt Winn Stakes Grade 3 – (race 9)". Equibase. 11 June 2023. Retrieved 12 June 2023.
- ^ "2022 Matt Winn Stakes Grade 3 – (race 8)". Equibase. 12 June 2022. Retrieved 12 June 2022.
- ^ "2021 Matt Winn Stakes Grade 3 – (race 9)". Equibase. 29 May 2021. Retrieved 29 May 2021.
- ^ "2020 Matt Winn Stakes Grade 3 – (race 10)". Equibase. 23 May 2020. Retrieved 23 May 2020.
- ^ "2019 Matt Winn Stakes Grade 3 – (race 5)". Equibase. 15 June 2019. Retrieved 22 May 2020.
- ^ "2018 Matt Winn Stakes Grade 3 – (race 5)". Equibase. 16 June 2018. Retrieved 22 May 2020.
- ^ "2017 Matt Winn Stakes Grade 3 – (race 5)". Equibase. 17 June 2017. Retrieved 22 May 2020.
- ^ "2016 Matt Winn Stakes Grade 3 – (race 5)". Equibase. 18 June 2016. Retrieved 22 May 2020.
- ^ "2015 Matt Winn Stakes Grade 3 – (race 9)". Equibase. 13 June 2015. Retrieved 22 May 2020.
- ^ "2014 Matt Winn Stakes Grade 3 – (race 6)". Equibase. 14 June 2014. Retrieved 22 May 2020.
- ^ "2013 Matt Winn Stakes Grade 3 – (race 7)". Equibase. 15 June 2013. Retrieved 22 May 2020.
- ^ "2012 Matt Winn Stakes Grade 3 – (race 5)". Equibase. 16 June 2012. Retrieved 22 May 2020.
- ^ "2011 Matt Winn Stakes Grade 3 – (race 10)". Equibase. 18 June 2011. Retrieved 22 May 2020.
- ^ "2010 Matt Winn Stakes Listed – (race 10)". Equibase. 15 May 2010. Retrieved 22 May 2020.
- ^ "2009 Matt Winn Stakes Listed – (race 10)". Equibase. 16 May 2009. Retrieved 22 May 2020.
- ^ "2008 Matt Winn Stakes Listed – (race 9)". Equibase. 17 May 2008. Retrieved 22 May 2020.
- ^ "2007 Matt Winn Stakes Listed – (race 9)". Equibase. 19 May 2007. Retrieved 22 May 2020.
- ^ "2006 Matt Winn Stakes Listed – (race 9)". Equibase. 20 May 2006. Retrieved 22 May 2020.
- ^ "2005 Matt Winn Stakes Listed – (race 9)". Equibase. 14 May 2005. Retrieved 22 May 2020.
- ^ "2004 Matt Winn Stakes Listed – (race 9)". Equibase. 8 May 2004. Retrieved 22 May 2020.
- ^ "2003 Matt Winn Stakes Listed – (race 9)". Equibase. 10 May 2003. Retrieved 22 May 2020.
- ^ "2002 Matt Winn Stakes Listed – (race 9)". Equibase. 11 May 2002. Retrieved 22 May 2020.