Florida Oaks
{{Infobox horseraces
| surface = Turf
| class = Grade III
| horse race = Florida Oaks
| image =
| caption =
| location = Tampa Bay Downs
Oldsmar, Florida
| inaugurated = 1984
| race type = Thoroughbred - Flat racing
| website = [http://www.tampabaydowns.com/ www.tampabaydowns.com]
| distance = {{frac|1|1|16}} miles (8.5 furlongs)
| track = Left-handed
| qualification = Three-year-old fillies
| weight = 123 lbs. with allowances
| purse = $200,000 (since 2014)
}}
The Florida Oaks is a Grade III American Thoroughbred horse race for three-year-old fillies over the distance of {{frac|1|1|16}} miles on the turf scheduled annually in mid-March at Tampa Bay Downs in Oldsmar, Florida. The event currently carries a purse of $200,000.{{cite web |title=Stakes profile |url=https://www.equibase.com/profiles/Results.cfm?type=Stakes&stkid=634 |website=www.equibase.com |accessdate=10 June 2020}}
History
The race was inaugurated on 10 March 1984, at a distance of seven furlongs on the dirt and was won by Sure Too Explode who was ridden by the Tampa Bay Downs track leading jockey Rick Luhr in a time of 1:24{{frac|2|5}}. The next year, the distance was changed in 1985 to {{frac|1|1|16}} miles and has remained so to date.
The Florida Oaks was first upgraded to Grade III status by the American Graded Stakes Committee (AGSC) in 1996, but was downgraded to listed status in 2004.{{cite web|url=https://www.pedigreequery.com/index.php?query_type=stakes&search_bar=stakes&field=view&id=1389 |title=FLORIDA OAKS - MULTIPLE TRACKS |work=Thoroughbred Pedigree Online |date=2020 |accessdate=2 March 2021}}
It returned to Grade III in 2008 but was again downgraded for 2011.[http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/60173/2011-graded-stakes-13-fewer-than-10 Blood Horse: 2011 Graded Stakes: 13 Fewer Than '10]
In 2011 Tampa Bay Downs officials decided to switch the race to the turf.[http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/60194/tampa-bay-announces-stakes-schedule: Florida Oaks surface change] The AGSC restored the Grade III designation for the 2013 edition.
Two Florida Oaks winners, Luv Me Luv Me Not in 1992 and Secret Status in 2000, went on to win the Kentucky Oaks at Churchill Downs.
Records
Speed record:
- {{frac|1|1|16}} miles turf – 1:41.12 Domain Expertise (2021), Mission of Joy (2023)
- {{frac|1|1|16}} miles dirt – 1:43.65 Don't Forget Gil (2009)
Margins:
- 9 lengths – R Lady Joy (2005)
Most wins by a jockey:
- 4 - Jose Lezcano (2005, 2012, 2014, 2015)
Most wins by a trainer:
- 4 - William I. Mott (2003, 2013, 2015, 2024)
Most wins by an owner:
- 3 - William S. Farish III (1995, 2000, 2001)
Winners
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Year
! Winner ! Jockey ! Trainer ! Owner ! Distance ! Time ! Purse ! Grade ! Ref |
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|align=center |2024 |Waskesiu |Chiefswood Stables Limited |align=center |{{frac|1|1|16}} miles |align=center |1:42.04 |align=center |$155,000 |align=center |III |
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|align=center |2023 |Mission of Joy |Antonio Gallardo |RyZan Sun Racing and Madaket Stables |align=center |{{frac|1|1|16}} miles |align=center |1:41.12 |align=center |$200,000 |align=center |III |
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|align=center |2022 |Dolce Zel (FR) |Michael Dubb, Madaket Stables & Robert V. LaPenta |align=center |{{frac|1|1|16}} miles |align=center |1:44.18 |align=center |$151,000 |align=center |III |
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|align=center |2021 |Domain Expertise |Antonio Gallardo |align=center |{{frac|1|1|16}} miles |align=center |1:41.12 |align=center |$152,500 |align=center |III |
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|align=center |2020 |Outburst (GB) |Eddie Kenneally |Marc Detampel, TSF Thoroughbred Racing & Rebecca Hillen |align=center |{{frac|1|1|16}} miles |align=center |1:42.03 |align=center |$150,000 |align=center |III |
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|align=center |2019 |Concrete Rose |George R. Arnold II |Ashbrook Farm & BBN Racing |align=center |{{frac|1|1|16}} miles |align=center |1:43.02 |align=center |$150,000 |align=center |III |
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|align=center |2018 |Andina Del Sur |Don Alberto Stable |align=center |{{frac|1|1|16}} miles |align=center |1:42.37 |align=center |$150,000 |align=center |III |
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|align=center |2017 |Fifty Five |Thomas M. Bush |align=center |{{frac|1|1|16}} miles |align=center |1:41.60 |align=center |$155,000 |align=center |III |
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|align=center |2016 |{{nowrap|Baciami Piccola (GB)}} |Brian A. Lynch |Amerman Racing |align=center |{{frac|1|1|16}} miles |align=center |1:42.20 |align=center |$155,000 |align=center |III |
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|align=center |2015 |Quality Rocks |Flavor Racing, Brous Stable, Wachtel Stable & Destiny Oaks Of Ocala |align=center |{{frac|1|1|16}} miles |align=center |1:43.39 |align=center |$180,000 |align=center |III |
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|align=center |2014 |Testa Rossi (FR) |James Covello, Thomas Coleman & Doheny Racing Stable |align=center |{{frac|1|1|16}} miles |align=center |1:43.51 |align=center |$152,500 |align=center |III |
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|align=center |2013 |Tapicat |Besilu Stables |align=center |{{frac|1|1|16}} miles |align=center |1:41.89 |align=center |$100,000 |align=center |III |
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|align=center |2012 |§ Dixie Strike |align=center |{{frac|1|1|16}} miles |align=center |1:43.30 |align=center |$105,000 |align=center | Listed |
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|align=center |2011 |Dynamic Holiday |align=center |{{frac|1|1|16}} miles |align=center |1:45.56 |align=center |$105,000 |align=center | Listed |
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|align=center |2010 |Diva Delite |{{nowrap|Rosemary Homeister Jr.}} |David A. Vivian |Barbara Vivian & Dominic Vittese |align=center |{{frac|1|1|16}} miles |align=center |1:46.10 |align=center |$170,000 |align=center |III |
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|align=center |2009 |Don't Forget Gil |Alan Brodsky |align=center |{{frac|1|1|16}} miles |align=center |1:43.60 |align=center |$200,000 |align=center |III |
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|align=center |2008 |Awesome Chic |Irwin J. Rosendo |Rafael Ramos |Aurora Springs Stable |align=center |{{frac|1|1|16}} miles |align=center |1:44.38 |align=center |$200,000 |align=center |III |
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|align=center |2007 |Cotton Blossom |align=center |{{frac|1|1|16}} miles |align=center |1:45.06 |align=center |$200,000 |align=center | Listed |
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|align=center |2006 |Bushfire |Eddie Kenneally |Ron & Ricki Rashinski |align=center |{{frac|1|1|16}} miles |align=center |1:46.25 |align=center |$200,000 |align=center | Listed |
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|align=center |2005 |R Lady Joy |Kirk Ziadie |Richard N. Averill |align=center |{{frac|1|1|16}} miles |align=center |1:44.58 |align=center |$150,000 |align=center | Listed |
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|align=center |2004 |Ender's Sister |George R. Arnold II |Green Lantern Stables |align=center |{{frac|1|1|16}} miles |align=center |1:45.66 |align=center |$150,000 |align=center | Listed |
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|align=center |2003 |Ebony Breeze |align=center |{{frac|1|1|16}} miles |align=center |1:45.20 |align=center |$150,000 |align=center |III |
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|align=center |2002 |French Satin |Steven W. Standridge |Sabine Stable |align=center |{{frac|1|1|16}} miles |align=center |1:45.29 |align=center |$150,000 |align=center |III |
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|align=center |2001 |Quick Tip |align=center |{{frac|1|1|16}} miles |align=center |1:45.36 |align=center |$150,000 |align=center |III |
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|align=center |2000 |Secret Status |William S. Farish III, James A. Elkins Jr. & W. Temple Webber Jr. |align=center |{{frac|1|1|16}} miles |align=center |1:45.05 |align=center |$125,000 |align=center |III |
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|align=center |1999 |Crown Jewel |Luis Jeronimo Martinez |Evelio Garcia |Donald Murray |align=center |{{frac|1|1|16}} miles |align=center |1:45.60 |align=center |$100,000 |align=center |III |
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|align=center |1998 |Pantufla |David M. Carroll |align=center |{{frac|1|1|16}} miles |align=center |1:45.40 |align=center |$100,000 |align=center |III |
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|align=center |1997 |Anklet |Alexander S. Loeb, Brad ay & Jeffrey S. Sullivan |align=center |{{frac|1|1|16}} miles |align=center |1:45.00 |align=center |$100,000 |align=center |III |
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|align=center |1996 |Mindy Gayle |Jorge A. Guerra |Julian Canet |Tanenbaum Racing Stable |align=center |{{frac|1|1|16}} miles |align=center |1:45.80 |align=center |$100,000 |align=center |III |
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|align=center |1995 |Sneaky Quiet |William S. Farish III & Temple Webber Jr. |align=center |{{frac|1|1|16}} miles |align=center |1:45.40 |align=center |$100,000 |align=center | Listed |
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|align=center |1994 | Cavada |Kevin Whitley |A. Archie Smith Jr. |Bebe R. Dalton |align=center |{{frac|1|1|16}} miles |align=center |1:46.40 |align=center |$100,000 |align=center |Listed |
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|align=center |1993 |Star Jolie |Eduardo O. Nunez |Ronald H. McKenzie |Five Star Stables |align=center |{{frac|1|1|16}} miles |align=center |1:45.60 |align=center |$100,000 |align=center | Listed |
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|align=center |1992 |Luv Me Luv Me Not |Glenn S. Wismer |Philip & Judy Maas |align=center |{{frac|1|1|16}} miles |align=center |1:45.60 |align=center |$100,000 |align=center | Listed |
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|align=center |1991 |Designated Dancer |Oliver E. Edwards |David Melin |align=center |{{frac|1|1|16}} miles |align=center |1:45.40 |align=center |$100,000 |align=center | Listed |
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|align=center |1990 |Dance Colony |Ross R. Pearce |align=center |{{frac|1|1|16}} miles |align=center |1:45.20 |align=center |$100,000 |align=center | |{{cite web|url=https://www.newspapers.com/search/legacy#query=Dance+Colony+Florida+Oaks&ymd=1990-03-11 |title=Dance Colony easy Florida Oaks winner – (race 10: held 10 March 1990) |first= Mike |last= Henry |work=The Tampa Tribune |page=57 |date=11 March 1990 |accessdate=1 March 2021}} |
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|align=center |1989 |She's Scrumptious |Richard Murray Adkins |Glenn S. Wismer |Philip & Judy Maas |align=center |{{frac|1|1|16}} miles |align=center |1:46.00 |align=center |$100,000 |align=center | |{{cite web|url=https://www.newspapers.com/search/legacy#query=She%27s+Scrumptious++Florida+Oaks&ymd=1989-03-12 |title=Florida Oaks goes to 84-1 longshot She's Scrumptious – (race 10: held 11 March 1989) |first= Brian |last= Landman |work=Tampa Bay Times |page=47 |date=12 March 1989 |accessdate=1 March 2021}} |
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|align=center |1988 |Colonial Waters |Victor H. Molina |align=center |{{frac|1|1|16}} miles |align=center |1:44.80 |align=center |$110,000 |align=center | |{{cite web|url=https://www.newspapers.com/search/legacy#query=Colonial+Waters+++Florida+Oaks&ymd=1988-03-13 |title=Colonial Waters defies 8-to-1 odds, wins Florida Oaks race – (race 10: held 12 March 1988) |first= Mike |last= Vitale |work=Tampa Bay Times |page=44 |date=13 March 1988 |accessdate=1 March 2021}} |
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|align=center |1987 |Single Blade |Julio Molina Pezua |{{nowrap|Robert J. Reinacher Jr.}} |align=center |{{frac|1|1|16}} miles |align=center |1:45.60 |align=center |$130,000 |align=center | |{{cite web|url=https://www.newspapers.com/search/legacy#query=Single+Blade+++Florida+Oaks+without+feathers&ymd=1987-03-22 |title=Single Blade wins Florida Oaks – (race 9: held 21 March 1987) |first= Frank |last= Klein |work=Tampa Bay Times |page=62 |date=22 March 1987 |accessdate=1 March 2021}} |
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|align=center |1986 |Noranc |Joseph Provost |Gallopping Acres & Hidden Point Farm |align=center |{{frac|1|1|16}} miles |align=center |1:44.60 |align=center |$108,300 |align=center | |{{cite web|url=https://www.newspapers.com/search/legacy#query=Florida+Oaks+Noranc&ymd=1986-03-23 |title=Favorite Noranc wins $108,300 Florida Oaks – (race 10: held 22 March 1986) |work=Tampa Bay Times |page=62 |date=23 March 1986 |accessdate=1 March 2021}} |
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|align=center |1985 |Erstwhile |Charles Hussey |Hunter Farm |align=center |{{frac|1|1|16}} miles |align=center |1:48.00 |align=center |$56,450 |align=center | |{{cite web|url=https://www.newspapers.com/search/legacy#query=Florida+Oaks+finish+boosts+Erstwhile&ymd=1985-03-10 |title=Strong finish boots Erstwhile to Florida Oaks victory – (race 10: held 9 March 1985) |first= Frank |last= Klein |work=The Tampa Tribune |page=66 |date=10 March 1985 |accessdate=1 March 2021}} |
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|align=center |1984 |Sure Too Explode |Rick D. Luhr |Sherman Ingram |align=center |7 furlongs |align=center |1:24.40 |align=center |$62,200 |align=center | |{{cite web|url=https://www.newspapers.com/search/legacy#query=Florida+Oaks+Luhr+Sure+Too+Explode&ymd=1984-03-11 |title=Sure too Explode does — wins Oaks (race 10: held 10 March 1984) |first= Christy |last= McLaughlin |work=The Tampa Tribune |page=19 |date=11 March 1984 |accessdate=1 March 2021}} |
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Notes:
§ Ran as an entry
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See also
External sites
[http://76.227.212.75/docs/default-source/2020-2021-Season-Files/tampa-bay-downs-2020-2021-media-guide.pdf?sfvrsn=0 Tampa Bay Downs Media Guide 2021]{{Dead link|date=April 2024 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}
References
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Category:1984 establishments in Florida
Category:Horse races in Florida
Category:Flat horse races for three-year-old fillies
Category:Turf races in the United States
Category:Graded stakes races in the United States
Category:Horse races established in 1984