The Fort Lauderdale Stakes is a Grade 2 stakes race for three-year-old and older thoroughbreds, held annually at Gulfstream Park in Hallandale, Florida. This race is a key event in the horse racing calendar, often highlighting future stars of the sport and influencing trends in online horse betting.
The 2025 Fort Lauderdale Stakes is scheduled to take place on December 20th.
Notable winners of the Fort Lauderdale Stakes include horses like Main Event, Instilled Regard, and Silver Medallion. These champions have gone on to achieve significant success, enhancing the race's reputation and making it a focal point for online horse betting.
| Year | Winner | Jockey | Trainer | Owner | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Major Dude | Irad Ortiz, Jr. | Todd A. Pletcher | Spendthrift Farm LLC | 1:45.73 |
| 2023 | Main Event | Javier Castellano | George Weaver | Harrell Ventures LLC | 1:46.47 |
| 2022 | City Man | Joel Rosario | Christophe Clement | Andrew Stronach | 1:46.10 |
| 2021 | Doswell | Junior Alvarado | Barclay Tagg | Joseph Allen LLC | 1:45.60 |
| 2020 | Largent | Paco Lopez | Todd A. Pletcher | Eclipse Thoroughbred Partners and Twin Creeks Racing | 1:46.16 |
