From Surf Wiki (app.surf) — the open knowledge base
Alysheba Stakes
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| class | Grade II |
| horse race | Alysheba Stakes |
| location | Churchill Downs |
| Louisville, Kentucky, United States | |
| inaugurated | 2004 |
| race type | Thoroughbred - Flat racing |
| website | Churchill Downs |
| distance | 1+1/16 mi |
| surface | Dirt |
| track | left-handed |
| qualification | Four-year-olds and up |
| weight | 123 lb with allowances |
| purse | US$750,000 (since 2024) |
| sponsor | Twinspires (2024) |
Louisville, Kentucky, United States The Alysheba Stakes is a Grade II American Thoroughbred horse race for horses aged three and older over a distance of 1+1/16 mi. It is held annually in early May on the dirt on the Kentucky Oaks day meeting at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky, during the spring meeting.
History
The Alysheba became the most recent addition to the Derby Week stakes with the inaugural running on 30 April 2004 as the sixth race on the undercard of the Kentucky Oaks day meeting. It was the first stakes to join the Derby Week lineup since 1997.
The event is named for the talented 1987 Kentucky Derby winner and United States Racing Hall of Fame inductee, Alysheba, who returned to the Downs in 1988 to win the Breeders' Cup Classic. His victory marked the first time a Derby winner had returned to Churchill to win a stakes since Whirlaway took the 1942 Clark Handicap.
The event received graded status in 2007 and was upgrade to Grade II in 2012.
The 2012 winner Successful Dan broke the track record for the distance and held it until Fierceness broke it in 2015 in a time of 1:40.76.
Records
;Speed record
- miles: 1:40.66 – Fierceness (2025) (new track record)
; Margins
- 6 lengths – Take Charge Indy (2013)
;Most wins by a jockey
- 4 – John Velazquez (2004, 2005, 2015, 2025)
;Most wins by a trainer
- 3 – Todd Pletcher (2005, 2015, 2025)
;Most wins by an owner
- 2 – Godolphin (2021, 2024)
Winners
| Year | Winner | Age | Jockey | Trainer | Owner | Distance | Time | Purse | Grade | Ref | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Fierceness | 4 | John R. Velazquez | Todd A. Pletcher | Repole Stables | miles | 1:40.66 | $750,000 | II | title= Alysheba S. presented by Sentient Jet Grade 2 - (race 6) | url=http://www.equibase.com/premium/eqbPDFChartPlus.cfm?RACE=6&BorP=P&TID=CD&CTRY=USA&DT=05/02/2025&DAY=D&STYLE=EQB | website=Equibase | date=2 May 2025 | access-date=2 May 2025}} |
| 2024 | First Mission | 4 | Florent Geroux | Brad H. Cox | Godolphin | miles | 1:42.03 | $730,000 | II | title=Alysheba S. presented by TwinSpires Grade 2 - (race 7) | url=http://www.equibase.com/premium/eqbPDFChartPlus.cfm?RACE=7&BorP=P&TID=CD&CTRY=USA&DT=05/03/2024&DAY=D&STYLE=EQB | website=Equibase | access-date=3 May 2024}} | |
| 2023 | Smile Happy | 4 | Brian Hernandez Jr. | Kenneth G. McPeek | Lucky Seven Stable | miles | 1:41.29 | $600,000 | II | title=Alysheba S. presented by Sentient Jet Grade 2 - (race 5) | url=http://www.equibase.com/premium/eqbPDFChartPlus.cfm?RACE=5&BorP=P&TID=CD&CTRY=USA&DT=05/05/2023&DAY=D&STYLE=EQB | website=Equibase | access-date=5 May 2023}} | |
| 2022 | Olympiad | 4 | Junior Alvarado | William I. Mott | Grandview Equine, Cheyenne Stables, & LNJ Foxwoods | miles | 1:41.60 | $500,000 | II | title=Alysheba S. presented by Sentient Jet Grade 2 - (race 7) | url=http://www.equibase.com/premium/eqbPDFChartPlus.cfm?RACE=7&BorP=P&TID=CD&CTRY=USA&DT=05/06/2022&DAY=D&STYLE=EQB | website=Equibase | access-date=6 May 2022}} | |
| 2021 | Maxfield | 4 | Jose Ortiz | Brendan Walsh | Godolphin | miles | 1:41.39 | $400,000 | II | title=Chart of the 2021 Alysheba | url=https://www.equibase.com/premium/chartEmb.cfm?track=CD&raceDate=04/30/2021&cy=USA&rn=6 | website=Equibase | access-date=30 April 2021}} | |
| 2020 | By My Standards | 4 | Gabriel Saez | W. Bret Calhoun | Allied Racing Stable LLC | miles | 1:42.24 | $400,000 | II | url=http://www.equibase.com/premium/eqbPDFChartPlus.cfm?RACE=10&BorP=P&TID=CD&CTRY=USA&DT=09/04/2020&DAY=D&STYLE=EQB | title=2020 Alysheba S. presented by Sentient Jet Grade 2 - (race 10) | work=Equibase | date=4 September 2020 | accessdate=5 September 2020}} |
| 2019 | McKinzie | 4 | Mike E. Smith | Bob Baffert | Karl Watson, Michael E. Pegram & Paul Weitman | miles | 1:41.10 | $400,000 | II | url=http://www.equibase.com/premium/eqbPDFChartPlus.cfm?RACE=7&BorP=P&TID=CD&CTRY=USA&DT=05/03/2019&DAY=D&STYLE=EQB | title=2019 Alysheba S. presented by Sentient Jet Grade 2 - (race 7) | work=Equibase | date=3 May 2019 | accessdate=25 August 2020}} |
| 2018 | Backyard Heaven | 4 | Irad Ortiz Jr. | Chad C. Brown | Kenneth and Sarah Ramsey | miles | 1:41.73 | $400,000 | II | url=http://www.equibase.com/premium/eqbPDFChartPlus.cfm?RACE=8&BorP=P&TID=CD&CTRY=USA&DT=05/04/2018&DAY=D&STYLE=EQB | title=2018 Alysheba S. presented by Sentient Jet Grade 2 - (race 8) | work=Equibase | date=4 May 2018 | accessdate=25 August 2020}} |
| 2017 | Bird Song | 4 | Julien R. Leparoux | Ian R. Wilkes | Marylou Whitney Stables | miles | 1:44.34 | $400,000 | II | url=http://www.equibase.com/premium/eqbPDFChartPlus.cfm?RACE=6&BorP=P&TID=CD&CTRY=USA&DT=05/05/2017&DAY=D&STYLE=EQB | title=2017 Alysheba S. Presented by Big Fish Casino Grade 2 - (race 6) | work=Equibase | date=5 May 2017 | accessdate=25 August 2020}} |
| 2016 | Majestic Harbor | 8 | Corey J. Lanerie | Paul J. McGee | Gallant Stable | miles | 1:43.10 | $400,000 | II | url=http://www.equibase.com/premium/eqbPDFChartPlus.cfm?RACE=9&BorP=P&TID=CD&CTRY=USA&DT=05/06/2016&DAY=D&STYLE=EQB | title=2016 Alysheba Stakes Grade 2 - (race 9) | work=Equibase | date=6 May 2016 | accessdate=25 August 2020}} |
| 2015 | Protonico | 4 | John R. Velazquez | Todd A. Pletcher | Sumaya U.S. Stable | miles | 1:42.34 | $400,000 | II | url=http://www.equibase.com/premium/eqbPDFChartPlus.cfm?RACE=8&BorP=P&TID=CD&CTRY=USA&DT=05/01/2015&DAY=D&STYLE=EQB | title=2015 Alysheba Stakes Grade 2 - (race 8) | work=Equibase | date=1 May 2015 | accessdate=25 August 2020}} |
| 2014 | Moonshine Mullin | 6 | Calvin H. Borel | Randy L. Morse | Randy Patterson | miles | 1:42.83 | $342,000 | II | url=http://www.equibase.com/premium/eqbPDFChartPlus.cfm?RACE=10&BorP=P&TID=CD&CTRY=USA&DT=05/02/2014&DAY=D&STYLE=EQB | title=2014 Alysheba Stakes Grade 2 - (race 10) | work=Equibase | date=2 May 2014 | accessdate=25 August 2020}} |
| 2013 | Take Charge Indy | 4 | Rosie Napravnik | Patrick B. Byrne | WinStar Farm & Chuck & Maribeth Sandford | miles | 1:41.41 | $339,900 | II | url=http://www.equibase.com/premium/eqbPDFChartPlus.cfm?RACE=9&BorP=P&TID=CD&CTRY=USA&DT=05/03/2013&DAY=D&STYLE=EQB | title=2013 Alysheba Stakes Grade 2 - (race 9) | work=Equibase | date=3 May 2013 | accessdate=25 August 2020}} |
| 2012 | Successful Dan | 4 | Julien R. Leparoux | Charles LoPresti | Morton Fink | miles | 1:41.04 | $337,800 | II | url=http://www.equibase.com/premium/eqbPDFChartPlus.cfm?RACE=9&BorP=P&TID=CD&CTRY=USA&DT=05/04/2012&DAY=D&STYLE=EQB | title=2012 Alysheba Stakes Grade 2 - (race 9) | work=Equibase | date=4 May 2012 | accessdate=25 August 2020}} |
| 2011 | First Dude | 4 | Martin Garcia | Bob Baffert | Donald R. Dizney | miles | 1:42.56 | $358,500 | III | url=http://www.equibase.com/premium/eqbPDFChartPlus.cfm?RACE=9&BorP=P&TID=CD&CTRY=USA&DT=05/06/2011&DAY=D&STYLE=EQB | title=2011 Alysheba Stakes Grade 3 - (race 9) | work=Equibase | date=6 May 2011 | accessdate=25 August 2020}} |
| 2010 | Arson Squad | 7 | Paco Lopez | Richard E. Dutrow Jr. | Jay Em Ess Stable | miles | 1:43.28 | $169,650 | III | url=http://www.equibase.com/premium/eqbPDFChartPlus.cfm?RACE=9&BorP=P&TID=CD&CTRY=USA&DT=04/30/2010&DAY=D&STYLE=EQB | title=2010 Alysheba Stakes Grade 3 - (race 9) | work=Equibase | date=30 April 2010 | accessdate=25 August 2020}} |
| 2009 | Bullsbay | 5 | Jeremy Rose | H. Graham Motion | Mitchell Ranch, Frank Lewkowitz & Joe Rice | miles | 1:44.29 | $170,400 | III | url=http://www.equibase.com/premium/eqbPDFChartPlus.cfm?RACE=9&BorP=P&TID=CD&CTRY=USA&DT=05/01/2009&DAY=D&STYLE=EQB | title=2009 Alysheba Stakes Grade 3 - (race 9) | work=Equibase | date=1 May 2009 | accessdate=25 August 2020}} |
| 2008 | Giant Gizmo | 4 | Rafael Bejarano | Robert J. Frankel | Stronach Stables | miles | 1:43.96 | $166,050 | III | url=http://www.equibase.com/premium/eqbPDFChartPlus.cfm?RACE=8&BorP=P&TID=CD&CTRY=USA&DT=05/02/2008&DAY=D&STYLE=EQB | title=2008 Alysheba Stakes Grade 3 - (race 8) | work=Equibase | date=2 May 2008 | accessdate=25 August 2020}} |
| 2007 | Wanderin Boy | 6 | Corey Nakatani | Nicholas P. Zito | Arthur B. Hancock III | miles | 1:43.45 | $112,300 | III | url=http://www.equibase.com/premium/eqbPDFChartPlus.cfm?RACE=4&BorP=P&TID=CD&CTRY=USA&DT=05/04/2007&DAY=D&STYLE=EQB | title=2007 Alysheba Stakes Grade 3 - (race 4) | work=Equibase | date=4 May 2007 | accessdate=25 August 2020}} |
| 2006 | Gouldings Green | 5 | Corey J. Lanerie | Anthony L. Reinstedler | Melnyk Racing Stable | miles | 1:42.37 | $114,500 | Listed | url=http://www.equibase.com/premium/eqbPDFChartPlus.cfm?RACE=6&BorP=P&TID=CD&CTRY=USA&DT=05/05/2006&DAY=D&STYLE=EQB | title=2006 Alysheba Stakes Listed - (race 6) | work=Equibase | date=5 May 2006 | accessdate=25 August 2020}} |
| 2005 | Limehouse | 4 | John R. Velazquez | Todd A. Pletcher | Dogwood Stable | miles | 1:42.32 | $112,900 | Listed | url=http://www.equibase.com/premium/eqbPDFChartPlus.cfm?RACE=6&BorP=P&TID=CD&CTRY=USA&DT=05/06/2005&DAY=D&STYLE=EQB | title=2005 Alysheba Stakes Listed - (race 6) | work=Equibase | date=6 May 2005 | accessdate=25 August 2020}} |
| 2004 | Congrats | 4 | John R. Velazquez | Claude R. McGaughey III | Adele Dilschneider & Claiborne Farm | miles | 1:44.31 | $113,600 | Listed | url=http://www.equibase.com/premium/eqbPDFChartPlus.cfm?RACE=6&BorP=P&TID=CD&CTRY=USA&DT=04/30/2004&DAY=D&STYLE=EQB | title=2004 Alysheba Stakes Listed - (race 6) | work=Equibase | date=30 April 2004 | accessdate=25 August 2020}} |
References
References
- Churchill Downs. (2019). "$400,000 Alysheba (Grade II)".
- (2020). "Alysheba S. presented by Sentient Jet (Gr. 2)".
- (2020). "Alysheba Stakes – Churchill Downs, KY". Thoroughbred Pedigree Online.
- Mitchell, Ron. (4 May 2012). "Successful Dan Sizzles in Alysheba Win". BloodHorse.com.
- (2 May 2025). "Alysheba S. presented by Sentient Jet Grade 2 - (race 6)".
- "Alysheba S. presented by TwinSpires Grade 2 - (race 7)".
- "Alysheba S. presented by Sentient Jet Grade 2 - (race 5)".
- "Alysheba S. presented by Sentient Jet Grade 2 - (race 7)".
- "Chart of the 2021 Alysheba".
- (4 September 2020). "2020 Alysheba S. presented by Sentient Jet Grade 2 - (race 10)". Equibase.
- (3 May 2019). "2019 Alysheba S. presented by Sentient Jet Grade 2 - (race 7)". Equibase.
- (4 May 2018). "2018 Alysheba S. presented by Sentient Jet Grade 2 - (race 8)". Equibase.
- (5 May 2017). "2017 Alysheba S. Presented by Big Fish Casino Grade 2 - (race 6)". Equibase.
- (6 May 2016). "2016 Alysheba Stakes Grade 2 - (race 9)". Equibase.
- (1 May 2015). "2015 Alysheba Stakes Grade 2 - (race 8)". Equibase.
- (2 May 2014). "2014 Alysheba Stakes Grade 2 - (race 10)". Equibase.
- (3 May 2013). "2013 Alysheba Stakes Grade 2 - (race 9)". Equibase.
- (4 May 2012). "2012 Alysheba Stakes Grade 2 - (race 9)". Equibase.
- (6 May 2011). "2011 Alysheba Stakes Grade 3 - (race 9)". Equibase.
- (30 April 2010). "2010 Alysheba Stakes Grade 3 - (race 9)". Equibase.
- (1 May 2009). "2009 Alysheba Stakes Grade 3 - (race 9)". Equibase.
- (2 May 2008). "2008 Alysheba Stakes Grade 3 - (race 8)". Equibase.
- (4 May 2007). "2007 Alysheba Stakes Grade 3 - (race 4)". Equibase.
- (5 May 2006). "2006 Alysheba Stakes Listed - (race 6)". Equibase.
- (6 May 2005). "2005 Alysheba Stakes Listed - (race 6)". Equibase.
- (30 April 2004). "2004 Alysheba Stakes Listed - (race 6)". Equibase.
Wikipedia Source
This article was imported from Wikipedia and is available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 License. Content has been adapted to SurfDoc format. Original contributors can be found on the article history page.
Ask Mako anything about Alysheba Stakes — get instant answers, deeper analysis, and related topics.
Research with MakoFree with your Surf account
Create a free account to save articles, ask Mako questions, and organize your research.
Sign up free
Content sourced from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
This content may have been generated or modified by AI. CloudSurf Software LLC is not responsible for the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of AI-generated content. Always verify important information from primary sources.
Report