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2026 Forward Gal Stakes Results
| PP | HORSE | JOCKEY / TRAINER | WIN / PLACE / SHOW |
|---|
6 | On Time Girl | Ortiz, Jr., Irad / Cox, Brad | $4.20 / $3.00 / $2.40 |
8 | Imperatrice | Velazquez, John / Pletcher, Todd | $7.00 / $4.80 |
5 | Sneaky Good | Gaffalione, Tyler / Cox, Brad | $3.60 |
7 | Hollen Drive | Ruiz, Jorge / Walden, William | |
4 | Mythical | Zayas, Edgard / Delgado, Jorge | |
2 | Tessellate | Castellano, Javier / Joseph, Jr., Saffie | |
3 | Secane | Husbands, Micah / Joseph, Jr., Saffie | |
1 | Music Burst | Saez, Luis / Arnold II, George |
Exotic Payouts:
- $1.00 Exacta (6-8): $12.60
- $0.50 Trifecta (6-8-5): $24.50
- $0.10 Superfecta (6-8-5-7): $28.82
Watch the 2026 Forward Gal Stakes
History of the Forward Gal Stakes
The Forward Gal Stakes was first run in 1981 at Gulfstream Park and has long been an important early-season test for three year old fillies. Named after Forward Gal, a champion sprinter and Hall of Fame inductee, the race has traditionally been contested at seven furlongs on dirt. Its sprint distance sets it apart from many other Oaks preps and provides an early look at speed-oriented fillies beginning their three year old campaigns.
Over the years, the Forward Gal Stakes has attracted a wide range of talented runners, including several who went on to achieve success at the highest levels of the sport. Notable winners include Rags to Riches, who later captured the Belmont Stakes, and Indian Blessing, a champion sprinter and multiple Grade 1 winner. The race has also produced strong performances from fillies who developed into top contenders later in the season, even if they began their campaigns at shorter distances.
In more recent years, the Forward Gal Stakes has been incorporated into the Road to the Kentucky Oaks, awarding qualifying points toward a spot at Churchill Downs. Its position early on the prep calendar allows trainers to evaluate whether their fillies can transition from sprint distances to longer route races as the spring progresses. This makes the race an important stepping stone in the development of potential Kentucky Oaks contenders.
Today, the Forward Gal Stakes remains a key fixture of the Gulfstream Park winter meet and an early indicator of talent within the three year old filly division. With its emphasis on speed and its history of producing high-quality runners, the race continues to offer fans and bettors valuable insight into which fillies may emerge as major players later in the spring.
All-Time Results of the Forward Gal Stakes
| YEAR | HORSE | JOCKEY / TRAINER | DISTANCE / TIME |
|---|
2026 | On Time Girl | Irad Ortiz Jr. / Brad H. Cox | 7 furlongs / 01:24.6 |
2025 | Eclatant | Luis Saez / Brad H. Cox | 7 furlongs / 01:23.6 |
2024 | R Harper Rose | Edgard Zayas / Saffie A. Joseph Jr. | 7 furlongs / 01:24.3 |
2023 | Red Carpet Ready | Luis Saez / George R. Arnold II | 7 furlongs / 01:23.5 |
2022 | Girl With a Dream | Luis Saez / Brad H. Cox | 7 furlongs / 01:23.4 |
2021 | Zaajel | Luis Saez / Todd A. Pletcher | 7 furlongs / 01:24.7 |
2020 | Tonalist's Shape | Irad Ortiz Jr. / Saffie A. Joseph Jr. | 7 furlongs / 01:24.5 |
2019 | Feedback | Irad Ortiz Jr. / Chad C. Brown | 7 furlongs / 01:23.5 |
2018 | Take Charge Paula | Paco Lopez / Kiaran P. McLaughlin | 7 furlongs / 01:23.5 |
2017 | Tequilita | Luis Saez / Michael R. Matz | 7 furlongs / 01:24.4 |
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