What is the Hagyard Fayette Stakes?
The Hagyard Fayette Stakes is a Grade III stakes race held annually at Keeneland Racecourse in Lexington, Kentucky. First run in 1959, it is contested over 1 1/8 miles (9 furlongs) on the dirt and is open to three-year-olds and up.
When is the Hagyard Fayette Stakes in 2026?
The 2026 Hagyard Fayette Stakes is scheduled to take place on October 24th, typically run during Keeneland’s fall meet. It serves as a key late-season target for older horses, often attracting proven graded-stakes runners competing at the 1 1/8-mile distance.
Hagyard Fayette Stakes Winners
The Hagyard Fayette Stakes has produced notable winners over the years. Blame (2009) later captured the Breeders’ Cup Classic, and Wise Dan (2011) went on to become a two-time Horse of the Year, underscoring the quality that often shows up in this Keeneland fall feature.
| Year | Winner | Jockey | Trainer | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Hit Show | Irad Ortiz, Jr. | Brad H. Cox | 1:50.39 |
| 2024 | Hit Show | Florent Geroux | Brad H. Cox | 1:50.33 |
| 2023 | O'Connor (CHI) | Tyler Gaffalione | Saffie A. Joseph, Jr. | 1:50.61 |
| 2022 | West Will Power | Joel Rosario | Brad H. Cox | 1:50.68 |
| 2021 | Independence Hall | Javier Castellano | Michael W. McCarthy | 1:50.30 |
| 2020 | Mr Freeze | Javier Castellano | Dale L. Romans | 1:50.71 |
