Winning Colors Stakes

Horse race

Winning Colors StakesGrade III race

Location| Churchill Downs
Louisville, Kentucky, United States
Inaugurated| 2004
Race type| Thoroughbred \- Flat racing
Website| www.churchilldowns.com
Race information
Distance| 6 furlongs
Surface| dirt
Track| left-handed
Qualification| Fillies and mares, four years old and older
Weight| 123 lbs with allowances
Purse| $250,000 (2024)

The Winning Colors Stakes is a Grade III American Thoroughbred horse race for fillies and mares, four years old and older over a distance six furlongs on the dirt scheduled annually in late May at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky.

## History

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The event was inaugurated in 2004 as the Winning Colors Handicap[1] in honor of the Kentucky Derby winning filly Winning Colors.

In 2007 the event was upgraded to a Grade III.[1]

The event has been usually held on the Memorial Day weekend.[1]

## Records

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Speed record

* 1:08:07 - Dubai Majesty (2010)

Most wins

* 2 – Dubai Majesty (2009, 2010)
* 2 – Sconsin (2021, 2022)

Most wins by a jockey

* 3 – Julien R. Leparoux (2008, 2014, 2016)

Most wins by a trainer

* 4 – W. Bret Calhoun (2009, 2010, 2012, 2017)
* 4 – Steven M. Asmussen (2004, 2015, 2023, 2024)

Most wins by an owner

* 3 – Martin Racing Stable (2009, 2010, 2013)

## Winners

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Year  | Winner  | Age  | Jockey  | Trainer  | Owner  | Distance  | Time  | Purse  | Grade  | Ref

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Winning Colors Stakes
2024  | Clearly Unhinged  | 4  | Joel Rosario | Steven M. Asmussen | Hill 'n' Dale Equine Holdings & Jarret Prussin  | 6 furlongs  | 1:09.69  | $248,750  | III  | [2]
2023  | Echo Zulu | 4  | Florent Geroux | Steven M. Asmussen | L and N Racing & Winchell Thoroughbreds | 6 furlongs  | 1:08.99  | $223,250  | III  | [3]
2022  | Sconsin  | 5  | Tyler Gaffalione | Gregory Foley  | Lloyd Madison Farms IV  | 6 furlongs  | 1:08.18  | $199,500  | III  | [4]
2021  | Sconsin  | 4  | Tyler Gaffalione | Gregory Foley  | Lloyd Madison Farms IV  | 6 furlongs  | 1:08.80  | $150,000  | III  | [5]
2020  | Bell's the One  | 4  | Corey Lanerie | Neil Pessin  | Lothenbach Stable  | 6 furlongs  | 1:08.70  | $100,000  | III  | [6]
2019  | Honey Bunny  | 5  | Tyler Baze | John Alexander Ortiz | Hooties Racing, WSS Racing & 4G Racing  | 6 furlongs  | 1:09.99  | $100,000  | III  | [7]
2018  | Miss Kentucky  | 4  | Brian Hernandez Jr. | George R. Arnold II  | Preston Madden  | 6 furlongs  | 1:10.35  | $100,000  | III  | [8]
2017  | Finley'sluckycharm  | 4  | Brian Hernandez Jr. | W. Bret Calhoun | Carl R. Moore Management  | 6 furlongs  | 1:09.87  | $100,000  | III  | [9]
2016†  | Diva Express  | 4  | Julien R. Leparoux | Mark E. Casse | John C. Oxley | 6 furlongs  | 1:08.49  | $100,000  | III  | [10]
I'm a Looker  | 4  | Robby Albarado | Patrick J. Dupuy  | Glenmare Farm
2015  | Street Story  | 4  | Florent Geroux | Steven M. Asmussen | Whispering Oaks Farm  | 6 furlongs  | 1:08.39  | $100,000  | III  | [11]
2014  | Southern Honey  | 3  | Julien R. Leparoux | George R. Arnold II  | Ashbrook Farm  | 6 furlongs  | 1:08.67  | $111,000  | III  | [12]
2013  | Beat the Blues  | 6  | Miguel Mena | W. Bret Calhoun | Martin Racing Stable & Morgan Thoroughbreds  | 6 furlongs  | 1:08.59  | $108,000  | III  | [13]
2012  | Island Bound  | 5  | Leandro D. Goncalves | Ian R. Wilkes | Robert T. Manfus  | 6 furlongs  | 1:09.89  | $111,100  | III  | [14]
2011  | Sassy Image  | 5  | Corey J. Lanerie | Dale L. Romans | Jerry Romans  | 6 furlongs  | 1:08.59  | $111,600  | III  | [15]
2010  | Dubai Majesty  | 5  | Miguel Mena | W. Bret Calhoun | Martin Racing Stable, D. Morgan  | 6 furlongs  | 1:08.07  | $110,500  | III  | [16]
2009  | Dubai Majesty  | 4  | Jamie Theriot | W. Bret Calhoun | Martin Racing Stable, D. Morgan  | 6 furlongs  | 1:10.61  | $108,900  | III  | [17]
2008  | Graeme Six  | 4  | Julien R. Leparoux | Thomas M. Amoss | Tom O'Grady, Johns Martin & Team West Side Stable  | 6 furlongs  | 1:09.17  | $107,600  | III  | [18]
2007  | Miss Macy Sue  | 4  | Eusebio Razo Jr. | Kelly R. Von Hemel  | Roll Reroll Stables  | 6 furlongs  | 1:08.68  | $110,100  | III  | [19]
2006  | Ever Elusive  | 4  | Rafael Bejarano | Todd A. Pletcher | Padua Stables  | 6 furlongs  | 1:09.14  | $110,200  | Listed  | [20]
2005  | Molto Vita  | 5  | Rafael Bejarano | Dallas Stewart | John D. Gunther  | 6 furlongs  | 1:09.50  | $107,200  | Listed  | [21]
Winning Colors Handicap
2004  | Lady Tak  | 4  | Shane Sellers | Steven M. Asmussen | Heiligbrodt Racing Stable  | 6 furlongs  | 1:08.87  | $108,600  | Listed  | [22]

Notes:
† Dead heat

## See also

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* List of American and Canadian Graded races

## References

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2. ^ "Winning Colors Stakes Grade 3 – (race 8)". Equibase. 27 May 2024. Retrieved 28 May 2024.
3. ^ "Winning Colors Stakes Grade 3 – (race 8)". Equibase. 29 May 2023. Retrieved 30 May 2023.
4. ^ "2022 Winning Colors Stakes Grade 3 - (race 8)". Equibase. Retrieved 31 May 2022.
5. ^ "2021 Winning Colors Stakes Grade 3 - (race 5)". Equibase. 21 May 2021. Retrieved 25 May 2021.
6. ^ "2020 Winning Colors Stakes Grade 3 - (race 7)". Equibase. 30 May 2020. Retrieved 31 May 2020.
7. ^ "2019 Winning Colors Stakes Grade 3 - (race 10)". Equibase. 25 May 2019. Retrieved 29 May 2020.
8. ^ "2018 Winning Colors Stakes Grade 3 - (race 10)". Equibase. 26 May 2018. Retrieved 29 May 2020.
9. ^ "2017 Winning Colors Stakes Grade 3 - (race 10)". Equibase. 27 May 2017. Retrieved 29 May 2020.
10. ^ "2016 Winning Colors Stakes Grade 3 - (race 10)". Equibase. 28 May 2016. Retrieved 29 May 2020.
11. ^ "2015 Winning Colors Stakes Grade 3 - (race 10)". Equibase. 25 May 2015. Retrieved 29 May 2020.
12. ^ "2014 Winning Colors Stakes Grade 3 - (race 10)". Equibase. 26 May 2014. Retrieved 29 May 2020.
13. ^ "2013 Winning Colors Stakes Grade 3 - (race 10)". Equibase. 27 May 2013. Retrieved 29 May 2020.
14. ^ "2012 Winning Colors Stakes Grade 3 - (race 6)". Equibase. 2 June 2012. Retrieved 29 May 2020.
15. ^ "2011 Winning Colors Stakes Grade 3 - (race 9)". Equibase. 30 May 2011. Retrieved 29 May 2020.
16. ^ "2010 Winning Colors Stakes Grade 3 - (race 10)". Equibase. 31 May 2010. Retrieved 29 May 2020.
17. ^ "2009 Winning Colors Stakes Grade 3 - (race 10)". Equibase. 25 May 2009. Retrieved 29 May 2020.
18. ^ "2008 Winning Colors Stakes Grade 3 - (race 10)". Equibase. 26 May 2008. Retrieved 29 May 2020.
19. ^ "2007 Winning Colors Stakes Grade 3 - (race 10)". Equibase. 28 May 2007. Retrieved 29 May 2020.
20. ^ "2006 Winning Colors Stakes Listed - (race 10)". Equibase. 27 May 2006. Retrieved 29 May 2020.
21. ^ "2005 Winning Colors Stakes Listed - (race 9)". Equibase. 28 May 2005. Retrieved 29 May 2020.
22. ^ "2004 Winning Colors Handicap Listed - (race 9)". Equibase. 22 May 2004. Retrieved 29 May 2020.