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Winning Colors Stakes
Grade III race
LocationChurchill Downs
Louisville, Kentucky, United States
Inaugurated2004
Race typeThoroughbred - Flat racing
Websitewww.churchilldowns.com
Race information
Distance6 furlongs
Surfacedirt
Trackleft-handed
QualificationFillies and mares, four years old and older
Weight123 lbs with allowances
Purse$250,000 (2024)

The Winning Colors Stakes is a Grade III American Thoroughbred horse race for fillies and mares, four years old and older over a distance six furlongs on the dirt scheduled annually in late May at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky.

History

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The event was inaugurated in 2004 as the Winning Colors Handicap[1] in honor of the Kentucky Derby winning filly Winning Colors.

In 2007 the event was upgraded to a Grade III.[1]

The event has been usually held on the Memorial Day weekend.[1]

Records

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Speed record
  • 1:08:07 - Dubai Majesty (2010)
Most wins
  • 2 – Dubai Majesty (2009, 2010)
  • 2 – Sconsin (2021, 2022)
Most wins by a jockey
Most wins by a trainer
Most wins by an owner
  • 3 – Martin Racing Stable (2009, 2010, 2013)

Winners

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Year Winner Age Jockey Trainer Owner Distance Time Purse Grade Ref
Winning Colors Stakes
2024 Clearly Unhinged 4 Joel Rosario Steven M. Asmussen Hill 'n' Dale Equine Holdings & Jarret Prussin 6 furlongs 1:09.69 $248,750 III [2]
2023 Echo Zulu 4 Florent Geroux Steven M. Asmussen L and N Racing & Winchell Thoroughbreds 6 furlongs 1:08.99 $223,250 III [3]
2022 Sconsin 5 Tyler Gaffalione Gregory Foley Lloyd Madison Farms IV 6 furlongs 1:08.18 $199,500 III [4]
2021 Sconsin 4 Tyler Gaffalione Gregory Foley Lloyd Madison Farms IV 6 furlongs 1:08.80 $150,000 III [5]
2020 Bell's the One 4 Corey Lanerie Neil Pessin Lothenbach Stable 6 furlongs 1:08.70 $100,000 III [6]
2019 Honey Bunny 5 Tyler Baze John Alexander Ortiz Hooties Racing, WSS Racing & 4G Racing 6 furlongs 1:09.99 $100,000 III [7]
2018 Miss Kentucky 4 Brian Hernandez Jr. George R. Arnold II Preston Madden 6 furlongs 1:10.35 $100,000 III [8]
2017 Finley'sluckycharm 4 Brian Hernandez Jr. W. Bret Calhoun Carl R. Moore Management 6 furlongs 1:09.87 $100,000 III [9]
2016† Diva Express 4 Julien R. Leparoux Mark E. Casse John C. Oxley 6 furlongs 1:08.49 $100,000 III [10]
I'm a Looker 4 Robby Albarado Patrick J. Dupuy Glenmare Farm
2015 Street Story 4 Florent Geroux Steven M. Asmussen Whispering Oaks Farm 6 furlongs 1:08.39 $100,000 III [11]
2014 Southern Honey 3 Julien R. Leparoux George R. Arnold II Ashbrook Farm 6 furlongs 1:08.67 $111,000 III [12]
2013 Beat the Blues 6 Miguel Mena W. Bret Calhoun Martin Racing Stable & Morgan Thoroughbreds 6 furlongs 1:08.59 $108,000 III [13]
2012 Island Bound 5 Leandro D. Goncalves Ian R. Wilkes Robert T. Manfus 6 furlongs 1:09.89 $111,100 III [14]
2011 Sassy Image 5 Corey J. Lanerie Dale L. Romans Jerry Romans 6 furlongs 1:08.59 $111,600 III [15]
2010 Dubai Majesty 5 Miguel Mena W. Bret Calhoun Martin Racing Stable, D. Morgan 6 furlongs 1:08.07 $110,500 III [16]
2009 Dubai Majesty 4 Jamie Theriot W. Bret Calhoun Martin Racing Stable, D. Morgan 6 furlongs 1:10.61 $108,900 III [17]
2008 Graeme Six 4 Julien R. Leparoux Thomas M. Amoss Tom O'Grady, Johns Martin & Team West Side Stable 6 furlongs 1:09.17 $107,600 III [18]
2007 Miss Macy Sue 4 Eusebio Razo Jr. Kelly R. Von Hemel Roll Reroll Stables 6 furlongs 1:08.68 $110,100 III [19]
2006 Ever Elusive 4 Rafael Bejarano Todd A. Pletcher Padua Stables 6 furlongs 1:09.14 $110,200 Listed [20]
2005 Molto Vita 5 Rafael Bejarano Dallas Stewart John D. Gunther 6 furlongs 1:09.50 $107,200 Listed [21]
Winning Colors Handicap
2004 Lady Tak 4 Shane Sellers Steven M. Asmussen Heiligbrodt Racing Stable 6 furlongs 1:08.87 $108,600 Listed [22]

Notes:
† Dead heat

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c "Winning Colors Stakes (Gr. 3)". equibase. 2020. Retrieved 29 May 2020.
  2. ^ "Winning Colors Stakes Grade 3 – (race 8)". Equibase. 27 May 2024. Retrieved 28 May 2024.
  3. ^ "Winning Colors Stakes Grade 3 – (race 8)". Equibase. 29 May 2023. Retrieved 30 May 2023.
  4. ^ "2022 Winning Colors Stakes Grade 3 - (race 8)". Equibase. Retrieved 31 May 2022.
  5. ^ "2021 Winning Colors Stakes Grade 3 - (race 5)". Equibase. 21 May 2021. Retrieved 25 May 2021.
  6. ^ "2020 Winning Colors Stakes Grade 3 - (race 7)". Equibase. 30 May 2020. Retrieved 31 May 2020.
  7. ^ "2019 Winning Colors Stakes Grade 3 - (race 10)". Equibase. 25 May 2019. Retrieved 29 May 2020.
  8. ^ "2018 Winning Colors Stakes Grade 3 - (race 10)". Equibase. 26 May 2018. Retrieved 29 May 2020.
  9. ^ "2017 Winning Colors Stakes Grade 3 - (race 10)". Equibase. 27 May 2017. Retrieved 29 May 2020.
  10. ^ "2016 Winning Colors Stakes Grade 3 - (race 10)". Equibase. 28 May 2016. Retrieved 29 May 2020.
  11. ^ "2015 Winning Colors Stakes Grade 3 - (race 10)". Equibase. 25 May 2015. Retrieved 29 May 2020.
  12. ^ "2014 Winning Colors Stakes Grade 3 - (race 10)". Equibase. 26 May 2014. Retrieved 29 May 2020.
  13. ^ "2013 Winning Colors Stakes Grade 3 - (race 10)". Equibase. 27 May 2013. Retrieved 29 May 2020.
  14. ^ "2012 Winning Colors Stakes Grade 3 - (race 6)". Equibase. 2 June 2012. Retrieved 29 May 2020.
  15. ^ "2011 Winning Colors Stakes Grade 3 - (race 9)". Equibase. 30 May 2011. Retrieved 29 May 2020.
  16. ^ "2010 Winning Colors Stakes Grade 3 - (race 10)". Equibase. 31 May 2010. Retrieved 29 May 2020.
  17. ^ "2009 Winning Colors Stakes Grade 3 - (race 10)". Equibase. 25 May 2009. Retrieved 29 May 2020.
  18. ^ "2008 Winning Colors Stakes Grade 3 - (race 10)". Equibase. 26 May 2008. Retrieved 29 May 2020.
  19. ^ "2007 Winning Colors Stakes Grade 3 - (race 10)". Equibase. 28 May 2007. Retrieved 29 May 2020.
  20. ^ "2006 Winning Colors Stakes Listed - (race 10)". Equibase. 27 May 2006. Retrieved 29 May 2020.
  21. ^ "2005 Winning Colors Stakes Listed - (race 9)". Equibase. 28 May 2005. Retrieved 29 May 2020.
  22. ^ "2004 Winning Colors Handicap Listed - (race 9)". Equibase. 22 May 2004. Retrieved 29 May 2020.
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