2026 Rachel Alexandra Stakes Results

Exotic Payouts:

• $1.00 Exacta (3-6): $12.90
• $0.50 Trifecta (3-6-1): $15.60
• $0.10 Superfecta (3-6-1-5): $6.84

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History of the Rachel Alexandra Stakes

The Rachel Alexandra Stakes was first run in 1982 at Fair Grounds Race Course under its original name, the Davona Dale Stakes. In its early years, the race served as a regional stepping stone for three year old fillies competing during the Fair Grounds meet. As participation grew and the quality of competition improved, the race developed into a more prominent fixture on the track’s stakes schedule.

The race underwent a significant transformation in 2010 when it was renamed in honor of Rachel Alexandra, the Horse of the Year whose remarkable 2009 campaign included victories against top male competition. The renaming elevated the race’s profile and connected it to one of the most celebrated fillies in modern racing history. Around the same time, the race’s conditions and placement on the calendar were refined to better align with the national prep schedule.

Today, the Rachel Alexandra Stakes is run at 1 1/16 miles on dirt and serves as an important early stop on the Road to the Kentucky Oaks. The race awards qualifying points that help determine the field for the Kentucky Oaks at Churchill Downs. Its timing allows trainers to evaluate developing fillies while building momentum toward the major spring races.

Over the years, the Rachel Alexandra Stakes has produced a number of notable winners who have gone on to compete at the highest levels of the sport. As part of the Fair Grounds series of Oaks preps, it continues to play a key role in shaping the three year old filly division and offers fans and bettors an early look at emerging contenders.

All-Time Results of the Rachel Alexandra Stakes