Fleur de Lis Stakes

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Fleur de Lis Stakes Race Facts

  • Location: Churchill Downs, Louisville, KY
  • Inaugural Race: 1975
  • Distance: 1 & 1/8th mile (9 furlongs)
  • Track Type: Left-handed, Dirt
  • Age Qualifications: Three Year Olds and up
  • 2021 Purse: $300,000
  • 2021 Race Date: Saturday, June 26th

2021 Fleur de Lis Stakes Race Results

POSTHORSEJOCKEY / TRAINERWIN / PLACE / SHOW
6LetruskaJose L. Ortiz / Fausto Gutierrez$3.40 / $2.80 / $2.10
2AntoinetteFlorent Geroux / William I. Mott$10.60 / $4.40
4EnvoutanteBrian Joseph Hernandez, Jr. / Kenneth G. McPeek$2.40
1Point of HonorJavier Castellano / Claude R. McGaughey III
5Spice Is NiceJohn R. Velazquez / Todd A. Pletcher
3VaultTyler Gaffalione / Brad H. Cox

Exotic Payoffs:

  • $2.00 Exacta (6-2) Paid: $50.80
  • $0.50 Trifecta (6-2-4) Paid: $35.90
  • $0.10 Superfecta (6-2-4-1) Paid: $25.01

Watch the 2021 Fleur de Lis Stakes

Fleur de Lis Stakes Race History

The Fleur de Lis Handicap is a Grade II Thoroughbred horse race run each year at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. Inaugurated in 1975, Notable winners of the race include Hall of Fame inductee Rachel Alexandria (2010), three-time Champion Royal Delta (2013) and 2019 Older Dirt Female Horse Champion Midnight Bisou (2020). The race is named for the French term “fleur-de-lis”, or flower of the lily. The lily is a widely recognizable symbol and is featured prominently on the Louisville flag. The symbol has historically been used to represent French royalty and the city of Louisville itself (which is named after the French king Louis XVI).

As part of the Breeders’ Cup Challenge Series, winners of the race gain automatic entry into the Breeders’ Cup Distaff.

Fleur de Lis Stakes Past Winners

YearWinnerJockey / TrainerDistance / Time
2021LetruskaJose L. Ortiz / Fausto Gutierrez1 1⁄8 M / 1:48.57
2020Midnight BisouMike E. Smith / Steven M. Asmussen1 1⁄8 M / 1:48.99
2019ElateJosé L. Ortiz / William I. Mott1 1⁄8 M / 1:50.33
2018Blue Prize (ARG)José L. Ortiz / Ignacio Correas IV1 1⁄8 M / 1:50.02
2017Forever UnbridledJoel Rosario / Dallas Stewart1 1⁄8 M / 1:49.94
2016Paid Up SubscriberRicardo Santana Jr. / Albert Stall Jr.1 1⁄8 M / 1:48.44
2015FrivolousJon Court / Victoria H. Oliver1 1⁄8 M / 1:49.22
2014Molly MorganCorey J. Lanerie / Dale L. Romans1 1⁄8 M / 1:50.11
2013Funny PropositionJoel Rosario / Mark E. Casse1 1⁄8 M / 1:50.22
2012Royal DeltaMike E. Smith / William I. Mott1 1⁄8 M / 1:49.49
2011Race not held
2010Rachel AlexandraCalvin H. Borel / Steven M. Asmussen1 1⁄8 M / 1:48.87
2009Miss IsellaCalvin H. Borel / Ian R. Wilkes1 1⁄8 M / 1:49.59
2008HystericaladyGarrett K. Gomez / Jerry Hollendorfer1 1⁄8 M / 1:50.88
2007Indian ValeJohn R. Velazquez / Todd A. Pletcher1 1⁄8 M / 1:49.12
2006Happy TicketJulien R. Leparoux / Andrew Leggio Jr.1 1⁄8 M / 1:49.23
2005Two Trail SiouxPat Day / Wallace Dollase1 1⁄8 M / 1:48.53
2004AdorationVictor Espinoza / David E. Hofmans1 1⁄8 M / 1:52.15
2003YouJerry D. Bailey / Robert J. Frankel1 1⁄8 M / 1:49.12
2002SpainJorge F. Chavez / D. Wayne Lukas1 1⁄8 M / 1:49.64
2001Saudi PoetryVictor Espinoza / Bob Baffert1 1⁄8 M / 1:49.27
2000Heritage of GoldShane Sellers / Thomas M. Amoss1 1⁄8 M / 1:48.26
1999Banshee BreezeRobby Albarado / Carl A. Nafzger1 1⁄8 M / 1:50.02
1998EscenaShane Sellers / William I. Mott1 1⁄8 M / 1:50.19
1997Gold n DeliciousCalvin H. Borel / Bobby C. Barnett1 1⁄8 M / 1:52.87
1996Serena's SongGary L. Stevens / D. Wayne Lukas1 1⁄8 M / 1:50.30
1995Fit to LeadShane Sellers / Richard E. Mandella1 1⁄8 M / 1:51.59
1994TrishydeChris McCarron / Jules Vogel1 1⁄8 M / 1:51.34
1993Quilma (CHI)Randy Romero / Claude R. McGaughey III1 1⁄8 M / 1:50.80
1992BungalowFrancisco C. Torres / Harvey L. Vanier1 1⁄8 M / 1:50.87
1991Maskra's LadyJoe M. Johnson / Gary G. Hartlage1 1⁄8 M / 1:50.46
1990A Penny Is a PennyAaron Gryder / Steven L. Morguelan1 1⁄8 M / 1:51.20
1989Stoneleigh's HopeJoseph Deegan / Michael H. Bell1 1⁄8 M / 1:52.60
1988Lt. LaoDon Brumfield / James M. Eakins1 1⁄8 M / 1:49.60
1987Infinidad (CHI)Mickey Solomone / Dewey Smith1 1⁄8 M / 1:50.60
1986Queen AlexandraDon Brumfield / George M. Baker1 1⁄8 M / 1:49.20
1985Straight EditionCharles R. Woods Jr. / Michael B. Ball1 1⁄8 M / 1:50.80
1984HeathertenSam Maple / William I. Mott1 1⁄8 M / 1:51.40
1983Try Something NewPat Day / Claude R. McGaughey III1 1⁄8 M / 1:51.60
1982Classic AmbitionWilliam Gavidia / Claude R. McGaughey III1 1/16 M / 1:44.80
1981Forever CordialDarrell Haire / John T. Ward Jr.1 1/16 M / 1:45.40
1980Likely ExchangeMark S. Sellers / Thomas H. Stevens Sr.1 1/16 M / 1:45.00
1979Table the RumorDavid E. Whited / Frank L. Brothers1 1/16 M / 1:45.20
1978Likely ExchangeJames McKnight / Thomas H. Stevens Sr.1 1/16 M / 1:45.40
1977Go On DreamingPaul Nicolo / James E. Morgan1 1/16 M / 1:43.80
1976Pago HopEddie Arroyo / John Oxley1 M / 1:38.40
1975BundlerJimmy Nichols / Anthony L. Basile1 M / 1:39.40