The Kelso Stakes is a Grade III Thoroughbred horse race for horses aged four and older contested over one mile on the turf at Saratoga Race Course in Saratoga Springs, New York. Named after the legendary racehorse Kelso, the event is part of the summer stakes schedule and attracts quality turf milers each July.
The 2026 Kelso Stakes is scheduled for July 4th during the Saratoga summer meet.
In the 2025 edition of the Kelso Stakes, Think Big captured the Grade III turf mile at Saratoga. Other recent winners have included Carl Spackler (IRE) in 2024 and Casa Creed in 2023, underscoring the race’s role as a key summer turf event for older milers.
| Year | Winner | Jockey | Trainer | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Think Big | Jose L. Ortiz | Michael Stidham | 1:32.81 |
| 2024 | Carl Spackler (IRE) | Tyler Gaffalione | Chad C. Brown | 1:34.72 |
| 2023 | Casa Creed | Luis Saez | William I. Mott | 1:35.51 |
| 2022 | City Man | Joel Rosario | Christophe Clement | 1:33.76 |
| 2021 | Rinaldi | Luis Saez | H. James Bond | 1:35.70 |
| 2020 | The race was not held | |||
