What are the Wise Dan Stakes?
The Wise Dan Stakes is a Grade 2 American Thoroughbred horse race held annually at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. The race is named in honor of the champion racehorse Wise Dan, a two-time American Horse of the Year. The event is open to horses aged four and older and is run on turf over a distance of 1 1/16 miles.
When are the Wise Dan Stakes in 2024?
The Wise Dan Stakes is scheduled to take place on June 15, 2024. This mid-year event attracts top turf horses and is a significant race in the summer horse racing calendar.
Who are some notable winners of the Wise Dan Stakes?
Notable winners of the Wise Dan Stakes include the race's namesake Wise Dan, who won in 2013 and 2014. Other prominent winners are Divisidero, who triumphed in 2018 and 2020, and Set Piece, the 2022 winner. These horses have made significant impacts on the turf racing scene.
| Year | Winner | Jockey | Trainer | Owner | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Ottoman Fleet (GB) | Flavien Prat | Charlie Appleby | Godolphin, LLC | 1:41.26 |
| 2023 | Stitched | Flavien Prat | Gregory Foley | Nathan McCauley, Michael W. Olszewski & William J. Minton | 1:40.97 |
| 2022 | Race Not Held | ||||
| 2021 | Set Piece (GB) | Florent Geroux | Brad H. Cox | Juddmonte Farms | 1:40.50 |
| 2020 | Factor This | Shaun Bridgmohan | Brad H. Cox | Gaining Ground Racing | 1:41.15 |
The Wise Dan Stakes was inaugurated in 2016, named after the illustrious Wise Dan, a gelding who achieved remarkable success on the turf. Wise Dan's notable achievements include being a two-time Breeders' Cup Mile winner and earning the title of American Horse of the Year in 2012 and 2013. The race serves as a tribute to his extraordinary career and contributions to horse racing.
