What is the Diana Stakes?
The Diana Stakes is a prestigious Grade 1 horse race held annually at Saratoga Race Course in Saratoga Springs, New York. It is open to fillies and mares aged three years and older, is run over a distance of 1 1/8 miles on the turf. The event is known for attracting top-tier female turf horses from across the country.
When is the Diana Stakes in 2026?
The 2026 Diana Stakes will take place on July 11th. This mid-summer event is a highlight of the racing calendar at Saratoga Race Course, drawing significant attention from both horse racing enthusiasts and those interested in online horse betting.
Diana Stakes Winners
Notable winners of the Diana Stakes include superstar mares like Sistercharlie, who won the race in 2018 and 2019, and Forever Together, who triumphed in 2008 and 2009. These horses have left a lasting legacy in the world of thoroughbred racing.
| Year | Winner | Jockey | Trainer | Owner | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Excellent Truth (IRE) | Flavien Prat | Chad C. Brown | Resolute Racing | 1:47.37 |
| 2024 | Whitebeam (GB) | Flavien Prat | Chad C. Brown | Juddmonte | 1:48.14 |
| 2023 | Whitebeam (GB) | Flavien Prat | Chad C. Brown | Juddmonte | 1:48.33 |
| 2022 | In Italian (GB) | Joel Rosario | Chad C. Brown | Peter M. Brant | 1:45.06 |
| 2021 | Althiqa (GB) | Manny Franco | Charlie Appleby | Godolphin | 1:47.65 |
| 2020 | Rushing Fall | Javier Castellano | Chad C. Brown | e5 Racing Thoroughbreds | 1:45.88 |
