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The '''Franklin-Simpson Stakes''' is a [[Graded stakes race|Grade III]] American [[Thoroughbred horse race]] for three years olds, over a distance of {{frac|6|1|2}} furlongs on the [[grass|turf]] held annually in September at [[Kentucky Downs]] racetrack in [[Franklin, Kentucky]] during their short turf meeting. The event currently carries an offered purse of $ |
The '''Franklin-Simpson Stakes''' is a [[Graded stakes race|Grade III]] American [[Thoroughbred horse race]] for three years olds, over a distance of {{frac|6|1|2}} furlongs on the [[grass|turf]] held annually in September at [[Kentucky Downs]] racetrack in [[Franklin, Kentucky]] during their short turf meeting. The event currently carries an offered purse of $600,000. |
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==History== |
==History== |
Revision as of 19:12, 11 August 2021
Grade III race | |
Location | Kentucky Downs Franklin, Kentucky, United States |
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Inaugurated | 2017 |
Race type | Thoroughbred - Flat racing |
Website | Kentucky Downs |
Race information | |
Distance | 6+1⁄2 furlongs |
Surface | Turf |
Track | Left-handed |
Qualification | Three-year-olds |
Weight | 122 lbs with allowances |
Purse | $600,000 (since 2021) |
The Franklin-Simpson Stakes is a Grade III American Thoroughbred horse race for three years olds, over a distance of 6+1⁄2 furlongs on the turf held annually in September at Kentucky Downs racetrack in Franklin, Kentucky during their short turf meeting. The event currently carries an offered purse of $600,000.
History
The event was inaugurated in 14 September 2017 over the seven furlong distance and was won by the Wesley A. Ward trained Master Merion by 2 lengths in a time of 1:27.95.[1]
The event was named honor the city, Franklin, and the county Simpson where the Kentucky Downs racetrack is located.[2]
The name of this event was used previously in 2008 for a race which was open for three-year-olds and older over the one mile distance. However, that event was later renamed and the name was idle since 2014.
In 2018 the distance of the event was decreased to 6+1⁄2 furlongs.[3]
In 2019 the event was upgraded to a Grade III.[2] With the influx of gaming revenue at Kentucky Downs the purse for the event has risen dramatically to nearly $500,000 offered by 2019.[2]
Records
Speed record:
- 6+1⁄2 furlongs – 1:15.87 Guildsman (FR) (2020)
Margins:
- 2 lengths – Master Merion (2017)
Most wins by an owner:
- No owner has won the event more than once
Most wins by a jockey:
- No jockey has won the event more than once
Most wins by a trainer:
- No trainer has won the event more than once
Winners
Year | Winner | Age | Jockey | Trainer | Owner | Distance | Time | Purse | Grade | Ref |
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2020 | Guildsman (FR) | 3 | Tyler Gaffalione | Brendan P. Walsh | Qatar Racing | 6+1⁄2 furlongs | 1:15.87 | $343,875 | III | [4] |
2019 | Legends of War | 3 | Rafael Bejarano | Doug F. O'Neill | C T R Stables, Qatar Racing & Steve Keh | 6+1⁄2 furlongs | 1:16.83 | $497,500 | III | [5] |
2018 | Angaston | 3 | Brian Hernandez Jr. | Lon Wiggins | Twin Magnolia Farm | 6+1⁄2 furlongs | 1:17.45 | $257,125 | [6] | |
2017 | Master Merion | 3 | Julio A. Garcia | Wesley A. Ward | Vivienne Day & Kate V. Rose | 7 furlongs | 1:27.95 | $250,000 | [1] |
See also
List of American and Canadian Graded races
References
- ^ a b "2017 Franklin-Simpson Stakes Black Type - (race 8)". Equibase. 14 September 2017. Retrieved 29 April 2020.
- ^ a b c "Franklin-Simpson Stakes (Gr. 3)". equibase. 2021. Retrieved 11 August 2020.
- ^ "FRANKLIN-SIMPSON MILE - MULTIPLE TRACKS". Thoroughbred Pedigree Online. 2020. Retrieved 29 April 2020.
- ^ "2020 Franklin-Simpson Stakes Grade 3 - (race 9)". Equibase. 16 September 2020. Retrieved 16 September 2020.
- ^ "2019 Nevada State Bank Franklin-Simpson Stakes Grade 3 - (race 9)". Equibase. 12 September 2019. Retrieved 29 April 2020.
- ^ "2018 Franklin-Simpson Stakes Black Type - (race 8)". Equibase. 13 September 2018. Retrieved 29 April 2020.