Azeri Stakes

Updated on Nov 16, 2023

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Inaugurated 1987 Surface Dirt		Website www.oaklawn.com
Location Oaklawn Park Race Track Hot Springs, Arkansas, United States Race type Thoroughbred - Flat racing Distance 1 ⁄16 miles (8.5 furlongs)

The Azeri Stakes is an American Grade II Thoroughbred horse race held annually in early March at Oaklawn Park Race Track in Hot Springs, Arkansas. Open to Fillies & Mares age four and older, it is contested on dirt over a distance of 1 ¹⁄₁₆ miles (8.5 furlongs).

Inaugurated in 1987, through 2004 it was known as the Oaklawn Breeders' Cup Stakes. It was renamed in 2005 to honor Azeri, the American Horse of the Year of 2002, and the American Champion Older Female Horse three years running: 2002, 2003, and 2004.

This race was upgraded to a Grade II for its 2014 running.

Records

Speed record:

1:42.01 - Sister Act (1999)

Most wins:

2 - Halo America (1995, 1997)

2 - Heritage of Gold (2000, 2001)

2 - Tiz Miz Sue (2012, 2013)

Most wins by a jockey:

2 - Jerry Bailey (1988, 1989)

2 - Don Pettinger (1996, 2003)

2 - Calvin Borel (1997, 1999)

2 - Robby Albarado (2001, 2008)

3 - Joe Rocco, Jr. (2012, 2013, 2016)

Most wins by a trainer:

3 - D. Wayne Lukas (1987, 1991, 1992)

3 - Bobby C. Barnett (1994, 1995, 1997)

Most wins by an owner:

3 - John A. Franks (1994, 1995, 1997)

References

Azeri Stakes Wikipedia

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