The 2026 Waya Stakes will be run Friday, August 28 at Saratoga Race Course in Saratoga Springs, New York. The Grade III race is contested at 1⅜ miles on the inner turf for fillies and mares aged three and older with a $225,000 purse.
| Date | Friday, August 28, 2026 |
| Track | Saratoga Race Course |
| Race | Race 8 |
| Distance | 1⅜ miles |
| Surface | Inner Turf |
| Grade | Grade III |
| Purse | $225,000 |
| Age | Fillies & mares, 3-year-olds and up |
| Post Time | 5:07 PM ET |
| # | Horse | Jockey | Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Evershed (IRE) | F Prat | A Delacour | 5/1 |
| 2 | Snipsnippitysnip (KY) | E J Zayas | B P Walsh | 8/1 |
| 3 | Whitethorn (KY) | L Saez | T A Pletcher | 10/1 |
| 4 | Mascarat (KY) | K Carmouche | B P Walsh | 9/2 |
| 5 | Venencia (FR) | M J Husbands | S A Joseph, Jr. | 12/1 |
| 6 | Storm Miami (IRE) | J R Velazquez | A J Green | 4/1 |
| 7 | Awesomesauce (OH) | J L Ortiz | J Sharp | 8/1 |
| 8 | Silvology (KY) | J Castellano | C R McGaughey III | 7/2 |
| 9 | Unmerited Favor (KY) | J Alvarado | K G McPeek | 8/1 |
Get up to $1,000 Sign Up Cash Bonus — for your first deposit with BUSR, you'll get an additional 20% bonus to your deposit absolutely free. Plus, earn a 10% horse betting rebate paid daily on selected wagers.
The Waya Stakes is a Grade III turf race for fillies and mares aged three and older. The 2026 edition returns to Saratoga Race Course and is contested over 1⅜ miles on the inner turf for a $225,000 purse.
Want to bet the race? View Odds & Bet Now
The Waya Stakes was inaugurated at Saratoga Race Course in 1992. The race is named in honor of Waya, the French-bred champion mare who earned the 1979 Eclipse Award as Champion Older Female Horse.
The race has been contested at several distances and venues during its history. It received Grade III status in 2015 and is currently run at 1⅜ miles on turf.
Chad Brown has been the most successful trainer in Waya Stakes history, recording eight victories through 2025. My Sister Nat is among the race's multiple winners after capturing consecutive editions in 2020 and 2021.
Village Voice won the 2025 Waya Stakes under jockey Dylan Davis for trainer Chad C. Brown, completing the 1⅜ miles in 2:15.71.
| Year | Winner | Jockey | Trainer | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Village Voice (GB) | Dylan Davis | Chad C. Brown | 2:15.71 |
| 2024 | La Mehana (FR) | Kendrick Carmouche | Christophe Clement | 2:21.42 |
| 2023 | McKulick (GB) | Irad Ortiz Jr. | Chad C. Brown | 2:20.10 |
| 2022 | Rocky Sky (IRE) | Manuel Franco | Chad C. Brown | 2:21.42 |
| 2021 | My Sister Nat (FR) | Jose L. Ortiz | Chad C. Brown | 2:15.37 |
| 2020 | My Sister Nat (FR) | Jose L. Ortiz | Chad C. Brown | 2:30.26 |
The 2026 Waya Stakes is scheduled for Friday, August 28 at Saratoga Race Course in Saratoga Springs, New York. It will be run as Race 8, with post time set for 5:07 PM ET.
The Waya Stakes is contested at 1⅜ miles on the inner turf at Saratoga Race Course.
The 2026 Waya Stakes carries a $225,000 purse.
The Waya Stakes is open to fillies and mares three years old and upward.
Silvology is the morning-line favorite for the 2026 Waya Stakes, with Storm Miami, Mascarat and Evershed among the other leading contenders. Check USRacing.com for current race-day odds and updates.
The latest 2026 Waya Stakes odds are listed in the odds table above and will be updated as race-day prices change.
The Waya Stakes is a Grade III Thoroughbred turf race for fillies and mares three years old and upward. The 2026 edition is contested at 1⅜ miles at Saratoga Race Course.
The 2026 Waya Stakes is held at Saratoga Race Course in Saratoga Springs, New York.
You can bet online at BUSR. Create an account, fund your account, and select Saratoga and the Waya Stakes from the available racing markets. BUSR also offers a 10% horse betting rebate paid daily on selected wagers.
Village Voice won the 2025 Waya Stakes under jockey Dylan Davis for trainer Chad C. Brown, completing the 1⅜ miles in 2:15.71.
Ready to Bet the Waya Stakes?
See the latest odds, bet on your favorite, and take advantage of BUSR's current new-member offer.
