2026 Gazelle Stakes Results

Exotic Payouts:

• $1.00 Exacta (2-6): $34.32
• $0.50 Trifecta (2-6-1): $61.62
• $0.10 Superfecta (2-6-1-3): $40.47

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History of the Gazelle Stakes

The Gazelle Stakes is one of the oldest races for three year old fillies in the United States. First run in 1887, the race has a long and distinguished history that reflects the growth of American Thoroughbred racing. Over the decades it has been contested at several tracks in New York, including Belmont Park and Aqueduct Racetrack, and has remained a consistent showcase for top fillies in the region.

Throughout its history, the Gazelle Stakes has been run at various distances and under different conditions as racing evolved. In its modern form, the race is contested at 1 1/8 miles on dirt at Aqueduct Racetrack. The longer distance sets it apart from many other prep races and provides a meaningful test of stamina for fillies preparing for longer spring classics.

In recent years, the Gazelle Stakes has become an important part of the Road to the Kentucky Oaks. The race awards qualifying points that help determine the field for the Kentucky Oaks at Churchill Downs. Its placement on the calendar gives late developing fillies an opportunity to secure their place in the starting gate.

The Gazelle Stakes has produced many notable winners who have gone on to success at the highest levels of the sport. Its combination of history, distance, and timing continues to make it a valuable proving ground for three year old fillies and an important race for fans and bettors following the Kentucky Oaks trail.

All-Time Results of the Gazelle Stakes