What are the Remington Springboard Mile Stakes?
The Remington Springboard Mile Stakes is an annual thoroughbred horse race held at Remington Park in Oklahoma City, typically in December.
This event is a key race for two-year-olds, covering a distance of one mile on dirt. It is part of the Road to the Kentucky Derby, offering a chance for young horses to earn points toward qualifying for the prestigious race.
When do the Remington Springboard Mile Stakes take place?
The Remington Springboard Mile Stakes is scheduled for December 13th.
Remington Springboard Mile Stakes Winners
Notable winners from past years include Kick On (2008), who set a strong precedent, and Going Ballistic (2006), a standout horse known for his impressive speed. Older winners like It'sallinthechase (2001) and Smooth Bid (2004) also made their mark, showcasing the race's history of producing talented horses. More recent winners include Wildatlanticstorm (2022) and Make It Big (2021), but the legacy of the race is built on its earlier champions.
Year | Winner | Jockey | Trainer | Owner | Time |
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2024 | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD |
2023 | Otto the Conqueror | Tyler Gaffalione | Steven M. Asmussen | Three Chimneys Farm, LLC (Goncalo B. Torrealba) | 1:39.91 |
2022 | Wildatlanticstorm | Leandro D. Goncalves | H. Ray Ashford, Jr. | Jim Jorgensen | 1:38.24 |
2021 | Make It Big | José Ortiz | Saffie Joeseph Jr. | Red Oak Stable | 1:41.23 |
2020 | Senor Buscador | Luis S. Quinonez | Todd W. Fincher | Joe R. Peacock Jr. | 1:37.87 |
In recent years, the race has seen increasing participation and attention from trainers and owners looking to develop their young horses. The race's growing prestige is reflected in the quality of entrants, often featuring promising horses trained by respected figures in the industry.