What are the Bourbon Stakes?
The Bourbon Stakes is a Grade II horse race held annually at Keeneland Racecourse in Lexington, Kentucky. It is contested over 1 1/16 miles on turf and is open to two-year-old thoroughbreds. The race is a key prep event for the Breeder's Cup Juvenile Turf.
When is the BourbonStakes held?
The 2024 Bourbon Stakes are scheduled to take place on October 6, 2024. This race is part of Keeneland's fall meet, which is a significant period for horse racing and online horse betting.
Bourbon Stakes Winners
Notable winners of the Bourbon Stakes include Peace Achieved (2019), Pilgrim (2011), and Airoforce (2015). These horses have gone on to compete in other prestigious races, making the Bourbon Stakes a pivotal event in their careers.
| Year | Winner | Jockey | Trainer | Owner | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| 2023 | Can Group | Francisco Arrieta | Mark E. Casse | D. J. Stable & Cash is King | |
| 2022 | Andthewinneris | Flavien Prat | Wayne M. Catalano | Susan Moulton | 1:41.27 |
| 2021 | Tiz the Bomb | Brian Hernandez Jr. | Kenneth G. McPeek | Phoenix Thoroughbred III | 1:43.69 |
| 2020 | Mutasaabeq | Luis Saez | Todd A. Pletcher | Shadwell Stable | 1:43.13 |
The event is notable for being a key stepping stone towards the Breeders' Cup, as it is a Breeder's Cup Challenger Series race. This means the winner of the Bourbon Stakes earns an automatic berth into the Breeder's Cup Juvenile Turf, one of the prestigious races held during the Breeders' Cup World Championships.
