What is the Spinster Stakes?
The Spinster Stakes is a prestigious Grade 1 horse race held annually at Keeneland Racecourse in Lexington, Kentucky. The race is for fillies and mares aged three years and older and is run over a distance of 1 1/8 miles on dirt. It is a significant event in the horse racing calendar, particularly for those interested in online horse betting, as it often features top female horses in North America.
When is the Spinster Stakes in 2025?
The Spinster Stakes is scheduled to take place on October 5th. This timing makes it a key race in the lead-up to the Breeders' Cup, attracting significant attention from bettors and horse racing enthusiasts.
Spinster Stakes Winners
Notable winners of the Spinster Stakes include Hall of Fame fillies such as Bayakoa, who won in 1989 and 1990, and Idiomatic with win in 2023 and 2024. These champions have solidified the race's reputation as a proving ground for elite female racehorses.
| Year | Winner | Jockey | Trainer | Owner | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Idiomatic | Florent Geroux | Brad H. Cox | Juddmonte Farms | 1:49.40 |
| 2023 | Idiomatic | Florent Geroux | Brad H. Cox | Juddmonte Farms | 1:49.82 |
| 2022 | Malathaat | John Velazquez | Todd A. Pletcher | Shadwell Racing | 1:51.05 |
| 2021 | Letruska | Irad Ortiz Jr | Fausto Gutierrez | St. George Stable | 1:49.01 |
| 2020 | Valiance | Luis Saez | Todd A. Pletcher | Eclipse Thoroughbred Partners, Martin Schwartz & China Horse Club | 1:49.76 |
The Spinster Stakes holds critical importance in the horse racing calendar as a "Win and You're In" race for the Breeders' Cup Challenge Series. This means the winner of the Spinster Stakes automatically earns a spot in the starting gate for the Breeders' Cup Distaff, one of the most prestigious races in the world for fillies and mares.
