Florida Oaks
Horse race
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The Florida Oaks is a Grade III American Thoroughbred horse race for three-year-old fillies over the distance of 1+1⁄16 miles on the turf scheduled annually in mid-March at Tampa Bay Downs in Oldsmar, Florida. The event currently carries a purse of $200,000.[1]
ClassGrade III
LocationTampa Bay Downs
Oldsmar, Florida
Oldsmar, Florida
Inaugurated1984
Race typeThoroughbred - Flat racing
| Class | Grade III |
|---|---|
| Location | Tampa Bay Downs Oldsmar, Florida |
| Inaugurated | 1984 |
| Race type | Thoroughbred - Flat racing |
| Website | www.tampabaydowns.com |
| Race information | |
| Distance | 1+1⁄16 miles (8.5 furlongs) |
| Surface | Turf |
| Track | Left-handed |
| Qualification | Three-year-old fillies |
| Weight | 123 lbs. with allowances |
| Purse | $200,000 (since 2014) |
History
The race was inaugurated on 10 March 1984, at a distance of seven furlongs on the dirt and was won by Sure Too Explode who was ridden by the Tampa Bay Downs track leading jockey Rick Luhr in a time of 1:242⁄5.[2] The next year, the distance was changed in 1985 to 1+1⁄16 miles and has remained so to date.[1]
The Florida Oaks was first upgraded to Grade III status by the American Graded Stakes Committee (AGSC) in 1996, but was downgraded to listed status in 2004.[3]
It returned to Grade III in 2008 but was again downgraded for 2011.[4]
In 2011 Tampa Bay Downs officials decided to switch the race to the turf.[5] The AGSC restored the Grade III designation for the 2013 edition.[1]
Two Florida Oaks winners, Luv Me Luv Me Not in 1992 and Secret Status in 2000, went on to win the Kentucky Oaks at Churchill Downs.
Records
Speed record:
- 1+1⁄16 miles turf – 1:41.12 Domain Expertise (2021), Mission of Joy (2023)
- 1+1⁄16 miles dirt – 1:43.65 Don't Forget Gil (2009)
Margins:
- 9 lengths – R Lady Joy (2005)
Most wins by a jockey:
- 4 - Jose Lezcano (2005, 2012, 2014, 2015)
Most wins by a trainer:
- 4 - William I. Mott (2003, 2013, 2015, 2024)
Most wins by an owner:
- 3 - William S. Farish III (1995, 2000, 2001)
Winners
| Year | Winner | Jockey | Trainer | Owner | Distance | Time | Purse | Grade | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Dandona | Flavien Prat | Saffie A. Joseph Jr. | Tagermeen Racing | 1+1⁄16 miles | 1:44.71 | $200,000 | III | [6] |
| 2025 | Nitrogen | José Ortiz | Mark E. Casse | D. J. Stable | 1+1⁄16 miles | 1:40.42 | $150,000 | III | [7] |
| 2024 | Waskesiu | Junior Alvarado | William I. Mott | Chiefswood Stables Limited | 1+1⁄16 miles | 1:42.04 | $155,000 | III | [8] |
| 2023 | Mission of Joy | Antonio Gallardo | H. Graham Motion | RyZan Sun Racing and Madaket Stables | 1+1⁄16 miles | 1:41.12 | $200,000 | III | [9] |
| 2022 | Dolce Zel (FR) | Irad Ortiz Jr. | Chad C. Brown | Michael Dubb, Madaket Stables & Robert V. LaPenta | 1+1⁄16 miles | 1:44.18 | $151,000 | III | [10] |
| 2021 | Domain Expertise | Antonio Gallardo | Chad C. Brown | Klaravich Stables | 1+1⁄16 miles | 1:41.12 | $152,500 | III | [11] |
| 2020 | Outburst (GB) | Javier Castellano | Eddie Kenneally | Marc Detampel, TSF Thoroughbred Racing & Rebecca Hillen | 1+1⁄16 miles | 1:42.03 | $150,000 | III | [12] |
| 2019 | Concrete Rose | Julien R. Leparoux | George R. Arnold II | Ashbrook Farm & BBN Racing | 1+1⁄16 miles | 1:43.02 | $150,000 | III | [13] |
| 2018 | Andina Del Sur | Julien R. Leparoux | Thomas Albertrani | Don Alberto Stable | 1+1⁄16 miles | 1:42.37 | $150,000 | III | [14] |
| 2017 | Fifty Five | Jose L. Ortiz | Thomas M. Bush | Empire Equines | 1+1⁄16 miles | 1:41.60 | $155,000 | III | [15] |
| 2016 | Baciami Piccola (GB) | Julien R. Leparoux | Brian A. Lynch | Amerman Racing | 1+1⁄16 miles | 1:42.20 | $155,000 | III | [16] |
| 2015 | Quality Rocks | Jose Lezcano | William I. Mott | Flavor Racing, Brous Stable, Wachtel Stable & Destiny Oaks Of Ocala | 1+1⁄16 miles | 1:43.39 | $180,000 | III | [17] |
| 2014 | Testa Rossi (FR) | Jose Lezcano | Chad C. Brown | James Covello, Thomas Coleman & Doheny Racing Stable | 1+1⁄16 miles | 1:43.51 | $152,500 | III | [18] |
| 2013 | Tapicat | Joel Rosario | William I. Mott | Besilu Stables | 1+1⁄16 miles | 1:41.89 | $100,000 | III | [19] |
| 2012 | § Dixie Strike | Jose Lezcano | Mark E. Casse | John C. Oxley | 1+1⁄16 miles | 1:43.30 | $105,000 | Listed | [20] |
| 2011 | Dynamic Holiday | Ramon A. Dominguez | H. Graham Motion | Augustin Stable | 1+1⁄16 miles | 1:45.56 | $105,000 | Listed | [21] |
| 2010 | Diva Delite | Rosemary Homeister Jr. | David A. Vivian | Barbara Vivian & Dominic Vittese | 1+1⁄16 miles | 1:46.10 | $170,000 | III | [22] |
| 2009 | Don't Forget Gil | Rajiv Maragh | Mark A. Hennig | Alan Brodsky | 1+1⁄16 miles | 1:43.60 | $200,000 | III | [23] |
| 2008 | Awesome Chic | Irwin J. Rosendo | Rafael Ramos | Aurora Springs Stable | 1+1⁄16 miles | 1:44.38 | $200,000 | III | [24] |
| 2007 | Cotton Blossom | John R. Velazquez | Todd A. Pletcher | Dogwood Stable | 1+1⁄16 miles | 1:45.06 | $200,000 | Listed | [25] |
| 2006 | Bushfire | John R. Velazquez | Eddie Kenneally | Ron & Ricki Rashinski | 1+1⁄16 miles | 1:46.25 | $200,000 | Listed | [26] |
| 2005 | R Lady Joy | Jose Lezcano | Kirk Ziadie | Richard N. Averill | 1+1⁄16 miles | 1:44.58 | $150,000 | Listed | [27] |
| 2004 | Ender's Sister | Pat Day | George R. Arnold II | Green Lantern Stables | 1+1⁄16 miles | 1:45.66 | $150,000 | Listed | [28] |
| 2003 | Ebony Breeze | Mark Guidry | William I. Mott | Kinsman Stable | 1+1⁄16 miles | 1:45.20 | $150,000 | III | [29] |
| 2002 | French Satin | Ramon A. Dominguez | Steven W. Standridge | Sabine Stable | 1+1⁄16 miles | 1:45.29 | $150,000 | III | [30] |
| 2001 | Quick Tip | Richard Migliore | Neil J. Howard | William S. Farish III | 1+1⁄16 miles | 1:45.36 | $150,000 | III | [31] |
| 2000 | Secret Status | Pat Day | Neil J. Howard | William S. Farish III, James A. Elkins Jr. & W. Temple Webber Jr. | 1+1⁄16 miles | 1:45.05 | $125,000 | III | [32] |
| 1999 | Crown Jewel | Luis Jeronimo Martinez | Evelio Garcia | Donald Murray | 1+1⁄16 miles | 1:45.60 | $100,000 | III | [33] |
| 1998 | Pantufla | Pat Day | David M. Carroll | Helen Alexander | 1+1⁄16 miles | 1:45.40 | $100,000 | III | [34] |
| 1997 | Anklet | Shane Sellers | W. Elliott Walden | Alexander S. Loeb, Brad ay & Jeffrey S. Sullivan | 1+1⁄16 miles | 1:45.00 | $100,000 | III | [35] |
| 1996 | Mindy Gayle | Jorge A. Guerra | Julian Canet | Tanenbaum Racing Stable | 1+1⁄16 miles | 1:45.80 | $100,000 | III | [36] |
| 1995 | Sneaky Quiet | Mike E. Smith | Neil J. Howard | William S. Farish III & Temple Webber Jr. | 1+1⁄16 miles | 1:45.40 | $100,000 | Listed | [37] |
| 1994 | Cavada | Kevin Whitley | A. Archie Smith Jr. | Bebe R. Dalton | 1+1⁄16 miles | 1:46.40 | $100,000 | Listed | [38] |
| 1993 | Star Jolie | Eduardo O. Nunez | Ronald H. McKenzie | Five Star Stables | 1+1⁄16 miles | 1:45.60 | $100,000 | Listed | [39] |
| 1992 | Luv Me Luv Me Not | Willie Martinez | Glenn S. Wismer | Philip & Judy Maas | 1+1⁄16 miles | 1:45.60 | $100,000 | Listed | [40] |
| 1991 | Designated Dancer | Willie Martinez | Oliver E. Edwards | David Melin | 1+1⁄16 miles | 1:45.40 | $100,000 | Listed | [41] |
| 1990 | Dance Colony | Herb McCauley | Ross R. Pearce | Buckland Farm | 1+1⁄16 miles | 1:45.20 | $100,000 | [42] | |
| 1989 | She's Scrumptious | Richard Murray Adkins | Glenn S. Wismer | Philip & Judy Maas | 1+1⁄16 miles | 1:46.00 | $100,000 | [43] | |
| 1988 | Colonial Waters | Victor H. Molina | John P. Campo | Buckland Farm | 1+1⁄16 miles | 1:44.80 | $110,000 | [44] | |
| 1987 | Single Blade | Julio Molina Pezua | Robert J. Reinacher Jr. | Greentree Stable | 1+1⁄16 miles | 1:45.60 | $130,000 | [45] | |
| 1986 | Noranc | Herb McCauley | Joseph Provost | Gallopping Acres & Hidden Point Farm | 1+1⁄16 miles | 1:44.60 | $108,300 | [46] | |
| 1985 | Erstwhile | Charles Hussey | Cam Gambolati | Hunter Farm | 1+1⁄16 miles | 1:48.00 | $56,450 | [47] | |
| 1984 | Sure Too Explode | Rick D. Luhr | Sherman Ingram | Frederick Lehmann | 7 furlongs | 1:24.40 | $62,200 | [2] |
Legend:
Dirt
Turf
Notes:
§ Ran as an entry