The Music City Stakes is a prestigious horse race held annually at Kentucky Downs, in Franklin, KY. It is run over a distance of 6 1/2 Furlongs on turf and is open to three-year-old fillies.
The 2026 Music City Stakes will be held on September 5th. This thrilling event is one of the highlights of the summer racing season, attracting top talent and enthusiastic crowds.
The Music City Stakes has grown in importance over the years, especially for those involved in online horse betting. It serves as a key race for younger horses, particularly fillies, looking to make their mark on the turf. With its substantial purse and competitive field, the race often predicts future stars in the racing world, making it an event of considerable interest for bettors and fans alike.
| Year | Winner | Jockey | Trainer | Owner | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Shisospicy | Irad Ortiz, Jr. | Jose Francisco D'Angelo | Morplay Racing, LLC and Qatar Racing, LLC | 1:14.54 |
| 2024 | Simply in Front | Luis Saez | Eddie Kenneally | Colebrook Farms | 1:16.01 |
| 2023 | Secret Money | Tyler Gaffalione | Brendan Walsh | Fortune Farm (Richard Nicolai), Robert G. Hahn & Matthew Hand | 1:15.14 |
| 2022 | Freedom Speaks | Jose Lezcano | Jeremiah Englehart | Reitman Stables | 1:15.35 |
| 2021 | Tobys Heart | Joel Rosario | Brian A. Lynch | Gary Barber, Terry Hamilton & Brian A. Lynch | 1:14.75 |
| 2020 | Lighthouse | Umberto Rispoli | Simon Callaghan | LNJ Foxwoods | 1:14.99 |
