Breeders’ Cup Challenge Series > Jessamine Stakes
Jessamine Stakes Race Facts
- Location: Keeneland Race Course, Lexington, KY
- Inaugural Race: 1991
- Distance: 1 & 1/16ths of a mile (8.5 furlongs)
- Track Type: Left-handed, Turf
- Age Qualifications: Two Year Old Fillies
- 2022 Purse: $350,000
- 2022 Race Date: Friday, October 7th
2022 Jessamine Stakes Race Results
| POST | HORSE | JOCKEY / TRAINER | WIN / PLACE / SHOW |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Delight | Luis Saez / Jonathan Thomas | $9.68 / $5.52 / $3.92 |
| 11 | Knockyoursocksoff | Flavien Prat / Chris M. Block | $6.48 / $4.58 |
| 7 | Bling | Rafael Bejarano / Victoria H. Oliver | $7.44 |
| 1 | Sabalenka | Jose L. Ortiz / D. Whitworth Beckman | |
| 2 | C C Cruise Control | Corey J. Lanerie / Kenneth G. McPeek | |
| 8 | Dulcia | Joseph Talamo / Joe Sharp | |
| 6 | Happy Gal | Joel Rosario / Doug F. O'Neill | |
| 12 | Towhead | Tyler Gaffalione / Michael J. Maker | |
| 5 | Blind Spot | Edgard J. Zayas / Saffie A. Joseph, Jr. | |
| 10 | Stephanie's Charm | Inoel Beato / Jose M. Jimenez | |
| 9 | Recognize | Junior Alvarado / William I. Mott | |
| 4 | Promise of Hope | Edgar Morales / Thomas M. Amoss |
Exotic Payoffs:
- $1 Exacta (3-11): $33.61
- $0.50 Trifecta (3-11-7): $165.93
- $0.10 Superfecta (3-11-7-1): $207.72
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Jessamine Stakes Race History
The Jessamine Stakes is a Grade II horse race run each year at Keeneland Race Course in Kentucky. Inaugurated in 1991 as the Green River Stakes, the event was renamed in 2003 to the Jessamine County Stakes, a county adjacent to the Lexington-Fayette metropolitan area the race calls home. In 2005, the race was further renamed to the Jessamine Stakes.
Perhaps the most notable previous winner of the Jessamine Stakes is Perfect Sting, who won the 1998 edition. That win kicked off a successful career for the mare, who would go on to win 14 of her 21 starts, including the 2000 Breeders’ Cup Filly & Mare Turf. That year she was also named American Champion Female Turf Horse. In 2001, she would retire to broodmare duty with career earnings of $2,202,042.
Currently it is Pat Day who owns the record for most wins by a jockey with his five victories, and there are two trainers tied for most wins as both Kenneth G. McPeek and Todd Pletcher both have four wins on their resume.
As part of the Breeders’ Cup “Win and You’re In” Challenge Series, winners of the race gain automatic entry into the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf.
Jessamine Stakes Past Winners
| Year | Winner | Jockey / Trainer | Distance / Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Delight | Luis Saez / Jonathan Thomas | 1 1⁄16 M / 1:44.14 |
| 2021 | California Angel | Rafael Bejarano / George Leonard III | 1 1⁄16 M / 1:44.30 |
| 2020 | Aunt Pearl (IRE) | Florent Geroux / Brad H. Cox | 1 1⁄16 M / 1:40.86 |
| 2019 | Sweet Melania | Jose L. Ortiz / Todd A. Pletcher | 1 1⁄16 M / 1:43.13 |
| 2018 | Concrete Rose | Jose Lezcano / George R. Arnold II | 1 1⁄16 M / 1:44.09 |
| 2017 | Rushing Fall | Javier Castellano / Chad C. Brown | 1 1⁄16 M / 1:46.20 |
| 2016 | La Coronel | Florent Geroux / Mark E. Casse | 1 1⁄16 M / 1:43.37 |
| 2015 | Harmonize | Junior Alvarado / William I. Mott | 1 1⁄16 M / 1:44.19 |
| 2014 | Rainha Da Bateria | Joel Rosario / H. Graham Motion | 1 1⁄16 M / 1:43.85 |
| 2013 | Kitten Kaboodle | Alan Garcia / Chad C. Brown | 1 1⁄16 M / 1:44.01 |
| 2012 | Moonwalk | Corey J. Lanerie / Dale L. Romans | 1 1⁄16 M / 1:45.17 |
| 2011 | Somali Lemonade | Alex O. Solis / Michael R. Matz | 1 1⁄16 M / 1:45.39 |
| 2010 | Kathmanblu | Julien R. Leparoux / Kenneth G. McPeek | 1 1⁄16 M / 1:44.01 |
| 2009 | House of Grace | Michael J. Luzzi / Kenneth G. McPeek | 1 1⁄16 M / 1:44.32 |
| 2008 | Laragh | Edgar S. Prado / John P. Terranova II | 1 1⁄16 M / 1:43.54 |
| 2007 | Wind in My Wings | Jamie Theriot / Reade Baker | 1 1⁄16 M / 1:45.34 |
| 2006 | Swingit | Brian Hernandez Jr. / Hal R. Wiggins | 1 1⁄16 M / 1:43.37 |
| 2005 | J'ray | Brice Blanc / Todd A. Pletcher | 1 1⁄16 M / 1:45.57 |
| 2004 | Paddy's Daisy | John R. Velazquez / Todd A. Pletcher | 1 1⁄16 M / 1:44.33 |
| 2003 | Galloping Gal | Brice Blanc / Kenneth G. McPeek | 1 1⁄16 M / 1:44.56 |
| 2002 | Ocean Drive | John R. Velazquez / Todd A. Pletcher | 1 1⁄16 M / 1:44.30 |
| 2001 | Stylelistick | Pat Day / William I. Mott | 1 1⁄16 M / 1:45.88 |
| 2000 | Word Puzzle | Marlon St. Julien / Charles Simon | 1 1⁄16 M / 1:43.81 |
| 1999 | Solvig | Pat Day / Carl A. Nafzger | 1 1⁄16 M / 1:42.21 |
| 1998 | Perfect Sting | Pat Day / Patrick B. Byrne | 1 1⁄16 M / 1:43.77 |
| 1997 | Runnaway Dream | Shane Sellers / W. Elliott Walden | 1 1⁄16 M / 1:43.60 |
| 1996 | Parade Queen | Pat Day / Neil J. Howard | 1 1⁄16 M / 1:45.21 |
| 1995 | Antespend | Shane Sellers / D. Michael Smithwick Jr. | 1 1⁄16 M / 1:45.30 |
| 1994 (Division 1) | Christmas Gift | Charles R. Woods Jr. / Mark A. Hennig | 1 1⁄16 M / 1:43.96 |
| 1994 (Division 2) | Bail Out Becky | Shane Sellers / William I. Mott | 1 1⁄16 M / 1:44.16 |
| 1993 | Fred's Affair | Joseph J. Steiner / Terry J. Brennan | 1 1⁄16 M / 1:45.59 |
| 1992 | Warside | Shane Sellers / Kenneth G. McPeek | 1 1⁄16 M / 1:45.36 |
| 1991 | Shes Just Super | Pat Day / W. Elliott Walden | 1 1⁄16 M / 1:44.91 |