2026 Fantasy Stakes Results

Exotic Payouts:

• $1.00 Exacta (3-1): $3.20
• $0.50 Trifecta (3-1-4): $6.65
• $0.10 Superfecta (3-1-4-5): $1.53

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History of the Fantasy Stakes

The Fantasy Stakes was first run in 1973 at Oaklawn Park and has grown into one of the most important spring races for three year old fillies in North America. Contested at 1 1/16 miles on dirt, the race has long served as a major stepping stone on the road to the Kentucky Oaks. Its placement on Oaklawn’s spring calendar often attracts many of the top developing fillies of the season as they prepare for the first Friday in May at Churchill Downs.

Over the decades, the Fantasy Stakes has steadily risen in prominence alongside the broader growth of Oaklawn Park’s racing program. The race was elevated to graded status and eventually earned Grade 2 designation, reflecting the consistent quality of its fields and the success many of its runners have achieved in subsequent major races. As Oaklawn expanded purses and national attention on its racing season increased, the Fantasy Stakes became one of the track’s signature events for fillies.

The race has produced a number of standout winners who went on to achieve national recognition. Among the most famous is Rachel Alexandra, whose dominant victory in the 2009 Fantasy Stakes helped launch a historic campaign that included victories in the Preakness Stakes and Horse of the Year honors. Other notable winners such as Eight Belles and Blind Luck also used the race as a springboard to success in the Kentucky Oaks and other top level races.

Today, the Fantasy Stakes offers a lucrative purse and valuable qualifying points toward the Kentucky Oaks, ensuring that it remains a key stop on the three year old filly trail each spring. With its competitive fields and history of producing elite runners, the race continues to play an important role in shaping the division and identifying leading contenders for the Kentucky Oaks.

All-Time Results of the Fantasy Stakes