What is the Fountain of Youth Stakes?
The Fountain of Youth Stakes is a prestigious Grade 2 horse race for 3-year-olds held annually at Gulfstream Park in Florida. It serves as a major prep race for the Kentucky Derby, offering points in the Road to the Kentucky Derby series. The race is run over a distance of 1 1/16 miles on dirt.
When do the Fountain of Youth Stakes take place in 2025?
The Fountain of Youth Stakes is scheduled for March 1st. This event attracts attention from both racing enthusiasts and those engaged in online horse betting, as it plays a pivotal role in determining which horses will continue to the Triple Crown series.
Fountain of Youth Stakes Winners
Some of the most famous winners of the Fountain of Youth Stakes include Spectacular Bid (1979), who set a record time and went on to win the Kentucky Derby, and Forty Niner (1988), known for his successful stud career. Union Rags (2012) and Eskendereya (2010) also made headlines for their dominant performances in this race. These older champions highlight the race's long-standing impact on American horse racing, making it a popular focus for online horse betting.
| Year | Winner | Jockey | Trainer | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Sovereignty | Junior Alvarado | William Mott | 1:43.12 |
| 2024 | Dornoch | Luis Saez | Danny Gargan | 1:43.64 |
| 2023 | Forte | Irad Ortiz Jr. | Todd A. Pletcher | 1:43.12 |
| 2022 | Simplification | José Ortiz | Antonio Sano | 1:44.04 |
| 2021 | Greatest Honour | José Ortiz | Claude R. McGaughey III | 1:44.02 |
| 2020 | Ete Indien | Florent Geroux | Patrick Biancone | 1:43.02 |
Notable trainers like Todd Pletcher and D. Wayne Lukas have a history of success in the Fountain of Youth Stakes. Jockeys such as John Velazquez and Luis Saez have also made significant marks on this race. Their repeated victories make them favorites in the online horse betting community.
