Breeders’ Cup Challenge Series > Bourbon Stakes
Bourbon Stakes Race Facts
- Location: Keeneland Race Course, Lexington, KY
- Inaugural Race: 1991
- Distance: 1 & 1/16 mile (8.5 furlongs)
- Track Type: Left-handed, Turf
- Age Qualifications: Two Year Olds
- 2021 Purse: $200,000
- 2021 Race Date: Sunday, October 10th
2021 Bourbon Stakes Race Results
| POST | HORSE | JOCKEY / TRAINER | WIN / PLACE / SHOW |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | Tiz the Bomb | Brian Joseph Hernandez, Jr. / Kenneth G. McPeek | $7.80 / $4.60 / $3.80 |
| 2 | Stolen Base | Flavien Prat / Michael J. Maker | $8.20 / $6.40 |
| 6 | Credibility | Edwin Gonzalez / Mark E. Casse | $20.40 |
| 10 | Red Danger | Luis Saez / Brian A. Lynch | |
| 3 | Dowagiac Chief | James Graham / Thomas M. Amoss | |
| 5 | Rocket One | Julien R. Leparoux / William I. Mott | |
| 14 | Play Action Pass | Edgard J. Zayas / Robert Medina | |
| 13 | Lucky Boss | Irad Ortiz, Jr. / Kenneth G. McPeek | |
| 9 | On Thin Ice | Corey J. Lanerie / Mark E. Casse | |
| 1 | Brit's Wit | David Romero Flores / Andrew McKeever | |
| 4 | Martini'nmoonshine | Tyler Gaffalione / Thomas M. Amoss | |
| 11 | Heaven Street | Ricardo Santana, Jr. / Steven M. Asmussen | |
| 7 | Fast N Steady | Rafael Bejarano / Javier E. Gonzalez | |
| 8 | Waita Minute Hayes | Mitchell Murrill / Ricky Courville |
Exotic Payoffs:
- $1.00 Exacta (12-2) Paid: $26.90
- $0.50 Trifecta (12-2-6) Paid: $372.65
- $0.10 Superfecta (12-2-6-10) Paid: $432.85
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Bourbon Stakes Race History
The Bourbon Stakes is a Grade II horse race run annually at Keeneland Race Course in Kentucky. Inaugurated as the Hopemont Stakes, the race was renamed as the Bourbon County Stakes to honor the area near Lexington famous for its Throroughbred farms. In 2008, it was renamed again to the Bourbon Stakes to coincide with a sponsorship with Woodford Reserve. Although they are no longer the race sponsor, the name remains.
Currently, Julien Leparoux holds the record for most wins by a jockey with his four victories. Todd Pletcher owns the record for most wins by a trainer with five career wins.
The race also acts as a qualifier for the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf as part of the Breeders’ Cup Challenge Series.
Bourbon Stakes Past Winners
| Year | Winner | Jockey / Trainer | Distance / Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Tiz the Bomb | Brian Joseph Hernandez, Jr. / Kenneth G. McPeek | 1 1/16 M / 1:43.69 |
| 2020 | Mutasaabeq | Luis Saez / Todd A. Pletcher | 1 1/16 M / 1:43.13 |
| 2019 | Peace Achieved | Miguel Mena / Mark E. Casse | 1 1/16 M / 1:43.06 |
| 2018 | Current | Jose L. Ortiz / Todd A. Pletcher | 1 1/16 M / 1:45.10 |
| 2017 | Flameaway | Julien R. Leparoux / Mark E. Casse | 1 1/16 M / 1:45.77 |
| 2016 | Keep Quiet (FR) | Florent Geroux / Mark E. Casse | 1 1/16 M / 1:44.92 |
| 2015 | Airoforce | Julien R. Leparoux / Mark E. Casse | 1 1/16 M / 1:44.12 |
| 2014 | Lawn Ranger | Chris Landeros / Kenneth G. McPeek | 1 1/16 M / 1:44.41 |
| 2013 | Poker Player | Channing Hill / Wayne M. Catalano | 1 1/16 M / 1:43.46 |
| 2012 | Balance the Books | Julien R. Leparoux / Chad C. Brown | 1 1/16 M / 1:45.15 |
| 2011 | Animal Spirits | Robby Albarado / Albert Stall Jr. | 1 1/16 M / 1:44.24 |
| 2010 | Rogue Romance | Julien R. Leparoux / Kenneth G. McPeek | 1 1/16 M / 1:43.76 |
| 2009 | Interactif | Kent J. Desormeaux / Todd A. Pletcher | 1 1/16 M / 1:45.24 |
| 2008 | Bittel Road | Rajiv Maragh / Todd A. Pletcher | 1 1/16 M / 1:44.29 |
| 2007 | Gio Ponti | Ramon A. Dominguez / Christophe Clement | 1 1/16 M / 1:45.92 |
| 2006 | Twilight Meteor | John R. Velazquez / Todd A. Pletcher | 1 1/16 M / 1:43.25 |
| 2005 | Yankee Master | Rafael Bejarano / Linda L. Rice | 1 1/16 M / 1:43.85 |
| 2004 | Rey de Cafe | Craig Perret / George R. Arnold II | 1 1/16 M / 1:42.90 |
| 2003 | Commendation | Cornelio Velasquez / H. Graham Motion | 1 1/16 M / 1:43.99 |
| 2002 | Rapid Proof | Calvin H. Borel / Hal R. Wiggins | 1 1/16 M / 1:46.45 |
| 2001 | Stage Call (IRE) | Mark Guidry / W. Elliott Walden | 1 1/16 M / 1:45.85 |
| 2000 | Overview | Mike E. Smith / John T. Ward Jr. | 1 1/16 M / 1:43.02 |
| 1999 | Gateman (GB) | Pat Day / W. Elliott Walden | 1 1/16 M / 1:42.42 |
| 1998 (Division 1) | Pineaff | Pat Day / Kenneth G. McPeek | 1 1/16 M / 1:44.63 |
| 1998 (Division 2) | Bold Caleb | Robby Albarado / Hal R. Wiggins | 1 1/16 M / 1:44.73 |
| 1997 | Reformer Rally | Craig Perret / Peter M. Vestal | 1 1/16 M / 1:46.91 |
| 1996 | Thesaurus | Craig Perret / Peter M. Vestal | 1 1/16 M / 1:44.49 |
| 1995 | Red Shadow | Willie Martinez / Patrick B. Byrne | 1 1/16 M / 1:46.71 |
| 1994 | Claudius | John R. Velazquez / William I. Mott | 1 1/16 M / 1:45.50 |
| 1993 | Star of Manila | Shane Sellers / Burk Kessinger Jr. | 1 1/16 M / 1:43.34 |
| 1992 | The Real Vaslav | Shane Sellers / D. Wayne Lukas | 1 1/16 M / 1:46.01 |
| 1991 | Stress Buster | Pat Day / Joseph H. Pierce Jr. | 1 1/16 M / 1:44.84 |