Ack Ack Stakes

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Ack Ack Stakes Race Facts

  • Location: Churchill Downs, Louisville, KY
  • Inaugural Race: 1991
  • Distance: 1 miles (8 furlongs)
  • Track Type: Left-handed, Dirt
  • Age Qualifications: Three-year-olds and older
  • 2022 Purse: $300,000
  • 2022 Race Date: Saturday, October 1st

2022 Ack Ack Stakes Race Results

POSTHORSEJOCKEY / TRAINERWIN / PLACE / SHOW
8Senor BuscadorFrancisco Arrieta / Todd W. Fincher$14.36 / $6.70 / $4.08
7InjunctionGerardo Corrales / Carlo Vaccarezza$11.72 / $6.76
5Three TechniqueRafael Bejarano / Jason G. Cook$4.74
4Surly FuriousLuis Saez / Glenn S. Wismer
3FulsomeFlorent Geroux / Florent Geroux
6Silver ProspectorRicardo Santana, Jr. / Steven M. Asmussen
1Speaker's CornerJunior Alvarado / William I. Mott
2UntreatedJohn R. Velazquez / Todd A. Pletcher

Exotic Payoffs:

  • $2.00 Exacta (8-7) Paid: $128.56
  • $0.50 Trifecta (8-7-5) Paid: $191.76
  • $0.10 Superfecta (8-7-5-4) Paid: 308.15

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Ack Ack Stakes Race History

The Ack Ack Stakes is a Grade III thoroughbred horse race run at Churchill Downs in Kentucky. Inaugurated in 1991 as the Ack Ack Handicap, the race was named after Hall of Fame inductee Ack Ack, the 1971 U.S. Horse of the Year that is recognized among the top 100 U.S. racehorses in the 20th century.

At its current distance (1 mile), noted Louisiana Derby winner Pants on Fire holds the speed record after turning in a time of 1:33.78 in 2013. While no horse has won the race more than once, jockey Calvin Borel has notched a record four wins (1996, 1998, 1999, 2004).

As part of the Breeders’ Cup “Win and You’re In” Challenge Series, the winner automatically qualifies for the Breeders’ Dirt Mile.

Ack Ack Stakes Past Winners

YearWinnerJockey / TrainerDistance / Time
2022Senor BuscadorFrancisco Arrieta / Todd W. Fincher1 M / 1:43.66
2021PlainsmanJoel Rosario / Brad H. Cox1 M / 1:38.06
2020Mr. MoneyGabriel Saez / W. Bret Calhoun1 M / 1:37.86
2019Mr FreezeRobby Albarado / Dale L. Romans1 M / 1:35.13
2018Seeking the SoulBrian Hernandez Jr. / Dallas Stewart1 M / 1:36.12
2017Awesome SlewCorey J. Lanerie / Mark E. Casse1 M / 1:39.56
2016Tom's ReadyBrian Hernandez Jr. / Dallas Stewart1 M / 1:38.98
2015TapitureRicardo Santana Jr. / Steven M. Asmussen1 M / 1:38.04
2014BradesterCorey J. Lanerie / Eddie Kenneally1 M / 1:37.10
2013Pants On FirePaco Lopez / Kelly J. Breen1 M / 1:39.97
2012Neck 'n NeckBrian Hernandez Jr. / Ian R. Wilkes1 M / 1:35.67
2011Mister Marti GrasJulien R. Leparoux / Chris M. Block1 1⁄16 M / 1:37.77
2010ApartGarrett K. Gomez / Albert Stall Jr.1 1⁄16 M / 1:41.73
2009DemarcationJesus Lopez Castanon / Paul J. McGee1 M / 1:39.55
2008Magna GraduateShaun Bridgmohan / Steven M. Asmussen1 M / 1:40.59
2007IstanKent J. Desormeaux / William I. Mott1 M / 1:43.64
2006It's No JokeRobby Albarado / Rebecca Maker1 M / 1:41.06
2005Straight LineShaun Bridgmohan / Harvey L. Vanier7 1⁄2 F / 1:37.72
2004Sir CherokeeCalvin H. Borel / Michael A. Tomlinson7 1⁄2 F / 1:41.89
2003CappuchinoJon Court / Jerry Hollendorfer7 1⁄2 F / 1:41.19
2002Twilight RoadPat Day / Paul J. McGee7 1⁄2 F / 1:42.21
2001IllusionedPat Day / William I. Mott7 1⁄2 F / 1:45.86
2000ChindiTimothy T. Doocy / Steve Hobby7 1⁄2 F / 1:46.32
1999LittlebitlivelyCalvin H. Borel / Bobby C. Barnett7 1⁄2 F / 1:50.06
1998Distorted HumorCalvin H. Borel / W. Elliott Walden7 1⁄2 F / 1:45.04
1997Cat's CareerWillie Martinez / Lynn S. Whiting7 1⁄2 F / 1:41.74
1996Western TraderCalvin H. Borel / Bobby C. Barnett7 1⁄2 F / 1:43.67
1995Mystery StormCarlos Gonzalez / Larry Robideaux Jr.7 1⁄2 F / 1:42.74
1994Lost PanDonna M. Barton / D. Wayne Lukas7 1⁄2 F / 1:43.64
1992–1993Race not held
1991Seven SpadesDanny W. Cox / C. Neil Huffman1 M / 1:47.72