Stephen Foster Stakes

{{Infobox horseraces

| class = Grade I

| horse race = Stephen Foster Stakes

| image = File:Curlin on his way to winning the Stephen Foster Handicap (2972612204).jpg

| caption = Curlin on his way to winning the Stephen Foster Handicap 2008

| location = Churchill Downs
Louisville, Kentucky, USA

| inaugurated = 1982

| race type = Thoroughbred - Flat racing

| website = [http://www.churchilldowns.com/about/management_team.html Churchill Downs]

| distance = {{frac|1|1|8}} miles

| surface = Dirt

| track = Left-handed

| qualification = Three-Year-Olds and older

| weight = 124 lbs

| purse = $1,000,000 (2023)

| bonuses = Winner automatic entry into Breeders' Cup Classic

}}

The Stephen Foster Stakes is a Grade I American Thoroughbred horse race for horses aged three and older over a distance of {{frac|1|1|8}} miles on the dirt run annually in mid-June at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. The race is named in honor of famed composer Stephen Foster, who wrote numerous melodies including "My Old Kentucky Home" which is the song that is annually played as the Kentucky Derby field parades on the track.{{Cite web|url=https://www.kentuckyderby.com/uploads/wysiwyg/assets/uploads/Stakes_Histories_-_Stephen_Foster__2019_.pdf|title=$600,000 Stephen Foster Presented by GE Appliances (Grade II) |last=Churchill Downs|date=2019|website=KentuckyDerby.com|accessdate=24 June 2020}}

History

The Stephen Foster Handicap was inaugurated on 19 June 1982 as the Stephen Foster Handicap and has progressed from Grade III status in 1988 to Grade II in 1995 to Grade I in 2002.{{cite web|title=Statistics - Stephen Foster Handicap|url=http://www.equibase.com/profiles/Results.cfm?type=Stakes&stkid=1191|website=www.equibase.com|accessdate=19 June 2016}} In 2019, it was downgraded to Grade II.{{cite web |title=Graded and Listed Races for 2019 Released |url=https://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/230953/graded-and-listed-races-for-2019-released |website=BloodHorse.com |accessdate=1 December 2018 |language=en}} In 2023 the event was upgraded by the American Graded Stakes Committee to Grade I.{{cite web|url=https://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/265484/american-graded-stakes-committee-releases-2023-grades |title=American Graded Stakes Committee Releases 2023 Grades; The Stephen Foster Stakes is the only new grade 1 stakes for 2023. |date=16 December 2022 |access-date=28 December 2022 |work=Bloodhorse.com |publisher=Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association}}

Currently offering a purse of $1,000,000, the race draws some of the top older horses from various parts of the United States. Since 2015 the event is a Breeders' Cup Challenge "Win and You're In" event, offering the winner an automatic berth in the Breeders' Cup Classic.{{cite web|title=Spring Stakes Schedule|url=https://www.churchilldowns.com/uploads/horsemen-files/stakes-schedules/2016%20Spring%20Stakes%20Schedule.pdf|website=churchilldowns.com|accessdate=19 June 2016}}

The race was restricted to horses four years of age an older in 1983 and from 1985 through 1987.

The 2006 edition of the Stephen Foster Handicap produced its biggest upset ever when jockey Calvin Borel aboard 91-1 longshot Seek Gold defeated the favored 2003 winner, Perfect Drift.

Four horses used victories in the Stephen Foster as part of their resumes in Horse of the Year campaigns. The four are Black Tie Affair (1991), Saint Liam (2005), Curlin (2008), and Gun Runner (2017). Five horses have won the Stephen Foster and the Breeders' Cup Classic in the same year. Black Tie Affair (1991), Awesome Again (1998) and Blame (2010) won both races at Churchill Downs. Saint Liam (2005) won his running of the Classic at Belmont Park. Gun Runner (2017) won the Classic at Del Mar. Curlin (2008) carried the highest impost of any Stephen Foster winner: 128 pounds. Colonial Colony (2004) carried the lightest winning Foster impost at 111 pounds.

The race moved for one year in 2023 to Ellis Park on the Indiana-Kentucky border as a result of numerous spring meeting fatalities.{{cite web |last1=King |first1=Byron |title=Churchill Downs Suspends Meet; Dates to Shift to Ellis The ongoing meet at Churchill Downs had been scheduled to run through July 3. |url=https://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/269092/churchill-downs-suspends-meet-dates-to-shift-to-ellis |website=Bloodhorse.com |access-date=12 June 2023 |date=2 June 2023}}

Records

Speed record

1:47.28 - Victory Gallop (1999)

Margins

7 lengths - Gun Runner (2017)

Most wins

2 - Vodika Collins (1982, 1983)
2 - Recoup the Cash (1994, 1995)

Most wins by a jockey

3 - Robby Albarado (2007, 2008, 2009)
3 - Pat Day (1985, 1998, 2003)

Most wins by a trainer

2 - Forrest Kaelin (1982, 1983)
2 - Jere Smith Jr. (1994, 1995)
2 - Patrick B. Byrne (1997, 1998)
2 - Mark E. Casse (2011, 2015)
2 - Steven M. Asmussen (2011, 2015)
2 - Dallas Stewart (2009, 2019)
2 - Albert Stall Jr. (2010, 2020)
2 - William I. Mott (2011, 2015)
2 - Todd A. Pletcher (2024, 2025)

Most wins by an owner

2 - Milbert B. Collins (1982, 1983)
2 - Richard E. Trebat (1994, 1995)
2 - Stronach Stables (1998, 2000)
2 - West Point Thoroughbreds (2007, 2009)
2 - Claiborne Farm (1992, 2010)
2 - Godolphin (2002, 2021)

Winners

class="wikitable sortable"
Year ! Winner ! Age ! Jockey ! Trainer ! Owner ! Time ! Purse ! Grade ! Ref
style="font-size:90%; background-color:white" \| colspan="10" align="left" \|At Churchill Downs – Stephen Foster Stakes
style="font-size:90%;" \|align=center \|2025 \|Mindframe \|align=center \|4 \|Irad Ortiz Jr. \|Todd A. Pletcher \|Repole Stable & St. Elias Stables \|align=center \|1:47.48 \|align=center \|$940,000 \|align=center \|I \|{{cite web \|title=Stephen Foster Stakes Grade 1 (race 11) \|url=http://www.equibase.com/premium/eqbPDFChartPlus.cfm?RACE=11&BorP=P&TID=CD&CTRY=USA&DT=06/28/2025DAY=D&STYLE=EQB \|website=Equibase \|accessdate=29 June 2025 \|date=28 June 2025}}
style="font-size:90%;" \|align=center \|2024 \|Kingsbarns \|align=center \|4 \|Luis Saez \|Todd A. Pletcher \|Spendthrift Farm \|align=center \|1:48.09 \|align=center \|$1,000,000 \|align=center \|I \|{{cite web \|title=Stephen Foster Stakes Grade 1 (race 11) \|url=http://www.equibase.com/premium/eqbPDFChartPlus.cfm?RACE=11&BorP=P&TID=CD&CTRY=USA&DT=06/29/2024DAY=D&STYLE=EQB \|website=Equibase \|date=29 June 2024 \|accessdate=30 June 2024}}
style="font-size:90%; background-color:white" \| colspan="10" align="left" \|At Ellis Park
style="font-size:90%;" \|align=center \|2023 \|West Will Power \|align=center \|6 \|Flavien Prat \|Brad H. Cox \|Gary & Mary West \|align=center \|1:47.93 \|align=center \|$1,000,000 \|align=center \|I \|{{cite web \|title=Stephen Foster Stakes Grade 1 (race 10) \|url=https://www.equibase.com/premium/eqbPDFChartPlus.cfm?RACE=10&BorP=P&TID=ELP&CTRY=USA&DT=07/01/2023&DAY=D&STYLE=EQB \|website=Equibase \|date=1 July 2023 \|access-date=2 July 2023}}
style="font-size:90%; background-color:white" \| colspan="10" align="left" \|At Churchill Downs
style="font-size:90%;" \|align=center \|2022 \|Olympiad \|align=center \|4 \|Junior Alvarado \|William I. Mott \|Grandview Equine, Cheyenne Stables & LNJ Foxwoods \|align=center \|1:47.66 \|align=center \|$600,000 \|align=center \|II \|{{cite web \|title=Stephen Foster Stakes Grade 2 (race 10) \|url=https://www.equibase.com/premium/eqbPDFChartPlus.cfm?RACE=10&BorP=P&TID=CD&CTRY=USA&DT=07/02/2022&DAY=D&STYLE=EQB \|website=Equibase \|date=2 July 2022 \|access-date=4 July 2022}}
style="font-size:90%;" \|align=center \|2021 \|Maxfield \|align=center \|4 \|Jose L. Ortiz \| Brendan P. Walsh \| Godolphin \|align=center \|1:48.53 \|align=center \|$600,000 \|align=center \|II \|{{cite web\|url=http://www.equibase.com/premium/eqbPDFChartPlus.cfm?RACE=11&BorP=P&TID=CD&CTRY=USA&DT=06/26/2021&DAY=D&STYLE=EQB \|title=2021 Stephen Foster Stakes Grade 2 - (race 11) \|work=Equibase \|date=26 June 2021 \|accessdate=26 June 2021}}
style="font-size:90%;" \|align=center \|2020 \|Tom's d'Etat \|align=center \|7 \|Miguel Mena \|Albert Stall Jr. \|G M B Racing \|align=center \|1:47.30 \|align=center \|$500,000 \|align=center \|II \|{{cite web\|url=http://www.equibase.com/premium/eqbPDFChartPlus.cfm?RACE=10&BorP=P&TID=CD&CTRY=USA&DT=06/27/2020&DAY=D&STYLE=EQB \|title=2020 Stephen Foster Stakes Grade 2 - (race 8) \|work=Equibase \|date=27 June 2020 \|accessdate=29 June 2020}}
style="font-size:90%;" \|align=center \|2019 \|Seeking the Soul \|align=center \|6 \|John R. Velazquez \|Dallas Stewart \|Charles E. Fipke \|align=center \|1:49.27 \|align=center \|$600,000 \|align=center \|II \|{{cite web\|url=http://www.equibase.com/premium/eqbPDFChartPlus.cfm?RACE=8&BorP=P&TID=CD&CTRY=USA&DT=06/15/2019&DAY=D&STYLE=EQB \|title=2019 Stephen Foster Stakes Grade 2 - (race 8) \|work=Equibase \|date=15 June 2019 \|accessdate=24 June 2020}}
style="font-size:90%; background-color:white" \| colspan="10" align="left" \|Stephen Foster Handicap
style="font-size:90%;" \|align=center \|2018 \|Pavel \|align=center \|4 \|Mario Gutierrez \|Doug F. O'Neill \|Reddam Racing \|align=center \|1:49.21 \|align=center \|$500,000 \|align=center \|I \|{{cite web\|url=http://www.equibase.com/premium/eqbPDFChartPlus.cfm?RACE=8&BorP=P&TID=CD&CTRY=USA&DT=06/16/2018&DAY=D&STYLE=EQB \|title=2018 Stephen Foster Handicap Grade 1 - (race 8) \|work=Equibase \|date=16 June 2018 \|accessdate=24 June 2020}}
style="font-size:90%;" \|align=center \|2017 \|Gun Runner \|align=center \|4 \|Florent Geroux \|Steven M. Asmussen \|Winchell Thoroughbreds & Three Chimneys Farm \|align=center \|1:47.56 \|align=center \|$500,000 \|align=center \|I \|{{cite web\|url=http://www.equibase.com/premium/eqbPDFChartPlus.cfm?RACE=8&BorP=P&TID=CD&CTRY=USA&DT=06/17/2017&DAY=D&STYLE=EQB \|title=2017 Stephen Foster Handicap Grade 1 - (race 8) \|work=Equibase \|date=17 June 2017 \|accessdate=24 June 2020}}
style="font-size:90%;" \|align=center \|2016 \|Bradester \|align=center \|6 \|Joe Bravo \| Eddie Kenneally \|Joseph Sutton \|align=center \|1:48.85 \|align=center \|$500,000 \|align=center \|I \|{{cite web\|url=http://www.equibase.com/premium/eqbPDFChartPlus.cfm?RACE=8&BorP=P&TID=CD&CTRY=USA&DT=06/18/2016&DAY=D&STYLE=EQB \|title=2016 Stephen Foster Handicap Grade 1 - (race 8) \|work=Equibase \|date=18 June 2016 \|accessdate=24 June 2020}}
style="font-size:90%;" \|align=center \|2015 \|Noble Bird \|align=center \|4 \|Shaun Bridgmohan \|Mark E. Casse \|John C. Oxley \|align=center \|1:47.94 \|align=center \|$500,000 \|align=center \|I \|{{cite web\|url=http://www.equibase.com/premium/eqbPDFChartPlus.cfm?RACE=8&BorP=P&TID=CD&CTRY=USA&DT=06/13/2015&DAY=D&STYLE=EQB \|title=2015 Stephen Foster Handicap Grade 1 - (race 8) \|work=Equibase \|date=13 June 2015 \|accessdate=24 June 2020}}
style="font-size:90%;" \|align=center \|2014 \|Moonshine Mullin \|align=center \|6 \|Calvin H. Borel \|Randy L. Morse \|Randy Patterson \|align=center \|1:49.66 \|align=center \|$500,000 \|align=center \|I \|{{cite web\|url=http://www.equibase.com/premium/eqbPDFChartPlus.cfm?RACE=8&BorP=P&TID=CD&CTRY=USA&DT=06/14/2014&DAY=D&STYLE=EQB \|title=2014 Stephen Foster Handicap Grade 1 - (race 8) \|work=Equibase \|date=14 June 2014 \|accessdate=24 June 2020}}
style="font-size:90%;" \|align=center \|2013 \| Fort Larned \|align=center \|5 \|{{nowrap\|Brian Hernandez Jr.}} \|Ian R. Wilkes \| Janis R. Whitham \|align=center \|1:47.45 \|align=center \|$500,000 \|align=center \|I \|{{cite web\|url=http://www.equibase.com/premium/eqbPDFChartPlus.cfm?RACE=8&BorP=P&TID=CD&CTRY=USA&DT=06/15/2013&DAY=D&STYLE=EQB \|title=2013 Stephen Foster H. Presented by Abu Dhabi Grade 1 - (race 8) \|work=Equibase \|date=15 June 2013 \|accessdate=24 June 2020}}
style="font-size:90%;" \|align=center \|2012 \| Ron the Greek \|align=center \|5 \|Jose Lezcano \|William I. Mott \|Brous Stable, Wachtel Stable & Jack Hammer \|align=center \|1:50.51 \|align=center \|$437,200 \|align=center \|I \|{{cite web\|url=http://www.equibase.com/premium/eqbPDFChartPlus.cfm?RACE=8&BorP=P&TID=CD&CTRY=USA&DT=06/16/2012&DAY=D&STYLE=EQB \|title=2012 Stephen Foster Handicap Grade 1 - (race 8) \|work=Equibase \|date=16 June 2012 \|accessdate=24 June 2020}}
style="font-size:90%;" \|align=center \|2011 \|Pool Play \|align=center \|6 \|Miguel Mena \|Mark E. Casse \| William S. Farish IV \|align=center \|1:50.52 \|align=center \|$561,300 \|align=center \|I \|{{cite web\|url=http://www.equibase.com/premium/eqbPDFChartPlus.cfm?RACE=12&BorP=P&TID=CD&CTRY=USA&DT=06/18/2011&DAY=D&STYLE=EQB \|title=2011 Stephen Foster Handicap Grade 1 - (race 12) \|work=Equibase \|date=18 June 2011 \|accessdate=24 June 2020}}
style="font-size:90%;" \|align=center \|2010 \| Blame \|align=center \|4 \|Garrett K. Gomez \|Albert Stall Jr. \|Claiborne Farm & Adele Dilschneider \|align=center \|1:49.37 \|align=center \|$671,700 \|align=center \|I \|{{cite web\|url=http://www.equibase.com/premium/eqbPDFChartPlus.cfm?RACE=10&BorP=P&TID=CD&CTRY=USA&DT=06/12/2010&DAY=D&STYLE=EQB \|title=2010 Stephen Foster Handicap Grade 1 - (race 10) \|work=Equibase \|date=12 June 2010 \|accessdate=24 June 2020}}
style="font-size:90%;" \|align=center \|2009 \| Macho Again \|align=center \|4 \|Robby Albarado \|Dallas Stewart \|West Point Thoroughbreds \|align=center \|1:49.75 \|align=center \|$660,000 \|align=center \|I \|{{cite web\|url=http://www.equibase.com/premium/eqbPDFChartPlus.cfm?RACE=10&BorP=P&TID=CD&CTRY=USA&DT=06/13/2009&DAY=D&STYLE=EQB \|title=2009 Stephen Foster Handicap Grade 1 - (race 10) \|work=Equibase \|date=13 June 2009 \|accessdate=24 June 2020}}
style="font-size:90%;" \|align=center \|2008 \| Curlin \|align=center \|4 \|Robby Albarado \|Steven M. Asmussen \|Stonestreet Stables et al. \|align=center \|1:49.68 \|align=center \|$1,000,000 \|align=center \|I \|{{cite web\|url=http://www.equibase.com/premium/eqbPDFChartPlus.cfm?RACE=10&BorP=P&TID=CD&CTRY=USA&DT=06/14/2008&DAY=D&STYLE=EQB \|title=2008 Stephen Foster Handicap Grade 1 - (race 10) \|work=Equibase \|date=14 June 2008 \|accessdate=24 June 2020}}
style="font-size:90%;" \|align=center \|2007 \| Flashy Bull \|align=center \|4 \|Robby Albarado \|Kiaran P. McLaughlin \|West Point Thoroughbreds \|align=center \|1:48.63 \|align=center \|$829,500 \|align=center \|I \|{{cite web\|url=http://www.equibase.com/premium/eqbPDFChartPlus.cfm?RACE=10&BorP=P&TID=CD&CTRY=USA&DT=06/16/2007&DAY=D&STYLE=EQB \|title=2007 Stephen Foster Handicap Grade 1 - (race 10) \|work=Equibase \|date=16 June 2007 \|accessdate=24 June 2020}}
style="font-size:90%;" \|align=center \|2006 \|Seek Gold \|align=center \|6 \|Calvin H. Borel \|Ron Moquett \|Bowman Couch Racing \|align=center \|1:49.24 \|align=center \|$844,500 \|align=center \|I \|{{cite web\|url=http://www.equibase.com/premium/eqbPDFChartPlus.cfm?RACE=10&BorP=P&TID=CD&CTRY=USA&DT=06/17/2006&DAY=D&STYLE=EQB \|title=2006 Stephen Foster Handicap Grade 1 - (race 10) \|work=Equibase \|date=17 June 2006 \|accessdate=24 June 2020}}
style="font-size:90%;" \|align=center \|2005 \| Saint Liam \|align=center \|5 \|Edgar S. Prado \|Robert J. Frankel \|Mr. & Mrs. William K. Warren Jr. \|align=center \|1:47.52 \|align=center \|$828,000 \|align=center \|I \|{{cite web\|url=http://www.equibase.com/premium/eqbPDFChartPlus.cfm?RACE=10&BorP=P&TID=CD&CTRY=USA&DT=06/18/2005&DAY=D&STYLE=EQB \|title=2005 Stephen Foster Handicap Grade 1 - (race 10) \|work=Equibase \|date=18 June 2005 \|accessdate=24 June 2020}}
style="font-size:90%;" \|align=center \|2004 \|Colonial Colony \|align=center \|6 \|Rafael Bejarano \|Walter M. Bindner Jr. \|Lakeside Farms (Chris Nolan) \|align=center \|1:50.40 \|align=center \|$893,725 \|align=center \|I \|{{cite web\|url=http://www.equibase.com/premium/eqbPDFChartPlus.cfm?RACE=9&BorP=P&TID=CD&CTRY=USA&DT=06/12/2004&DAY=D&STYLE=EQB \|title=2004 Stephen Foster Handicap Grade 1 - (race 9) \|work=Equibase \|date=12 June 2004 \|accessdate=24 June 2020}}
style="font-size:90%;" \|align=center \|2003 \| Perfect Drift \|align=center \|4 \|Pat Day \|Murray W. Johnson \|Stonecrest Farm \|align=center \|1:47.55 \|align=center \|$856,500 \|align=center \|I \|{{cite web\|url=http://www.equibase.com/premium/eqbPDFChartPlus.cfm?RACE=10&BorP=P&TID=CD&CTRY=USA&DT=06/14/2003&DAY=D&STYLE=EQB \|title=2003 Stephen Foster Handicap Grade 1 - (race 10) \|work=Equibase \|date=14 June 2003 \|accessdate=24 June 2020}}
style="font-size:90%;" \|align=center \|2002	Street Cry (IRE) \|align=center \|4 \|Jerry D. Bailey \|Saeed bin Suroor \|Godolphin \|align=center \|1:50.44 \|align=center \|$833,250 \|align=center \|I \|{{cite web\|url=http://www.equibase.com/premium/eqbPDFChartPlus.cfm?RACE=10&BorP=P&TID=CD&CTRY=USA&DT=06/15/2002&DAY=D&STYLE=EQB \|title=2002 Stephen Foster Handicap Grade 1 - (race 10) \|work=Equibase \|date=15 June 2002 \|accessdate=24 June 2020}}
style="font-size:90%;" \|align=center \|2001 \|Guided Tour \|align=center \|5 \|Larry Melancon \|Niall M. O'Callaghan \|Morton Fink \|align=center \|1:47.74 \|align=center \|$831,000 \|align=center \|II \|{{cite web\|url=http://www.equibase.com/premium/eqbPDFChartPlus.cfm?RACE=11&BorP=P&TID=CD&CTRY=USA&DT=06/16/2001&DAY=D&STYLE=EQB \|title=2001 Stephen Foster Handicap Grade 2 - (race 11) \|work=Equibase \|date=16 June 2001 \|accessdate=24 June 2020}}
style="font-size:90%;" \|align=center \|2000 \| Golden Missile \|align=center \|5 \|{{nowrap\|Kent J. Desormeaux}} \|Joe Orseno \|Stronach Stables \|align=center \|1:49.56 \|align=center \|$810,000 \|align=center \|II \|{{cite web\|url=http://www.equibase.com/premium/eqbPDFChartPlus.cfm?RACE=8&BorP=P&TID=CD&CTRY=USA&DT=06/17/2000&DAY=D&STYLE=EQB \|title=2000 Stephen Foster Handicap Grade 2 - (race 8) \|work=Equibase \|date=17 June 2000 \|accessdate=24 June 2020}}
style="font-size:90%;" \|align=center \|1999 \| Victory Gallop \|align=center \|4 \|Jerry D. Bailey \|W. Elliott Walden \|Prestonwood Farm \|align=center \|1:47.28 \|align=center \|$827,250 \|align=center \|II \|{{cite web\|url=http://www.equibase.com/premium/eqbPDFChartPlus.cfm?RACE=9&BorP=P&TID=CD&CTRY=USA&DT=06/12/1999&DAY=D&STYLE=EQB \|title=1999 Stephen Foster Handicap Grade 2 - (race 9) \|work=Equibase \|date=12 June 1999 \|accessdate=24 June 2020}}
style="font-size:90%;" \|align=center \|1998 \| Awesome Again \|align=center \|4 \|Pat Day \|Patrick B. Byrne \|Stronach Stables \|align=center \|1:48.61 \|align=center \|$799,500 \|align=center \|II \|{{cite web\|url=http://www.equibase.com/premium/eqbPDFChartPlus.cfm?RACE=9&BorP=P&TID=CD&CTRY=USA&DT=06/13/1998&DAY=D&STYLE=EQB \|title=1998 Stephen Foster Handicap Grade 2 - (race 9) \|work=Equibase \|date=13 June 1998 \|accessdate=24 June 2020}}
style="font-size:90%;" \|align=center \|1997 \|City by Night \|align=center \|4 \|Shane Sellers \|Patrick B. Byrne \|Richard & Nancy Kaster \|align=center \|1:50.52 \|align=center \|$163,950 \|align=center \|II \|{{cite web\|url=http://www.equibase.com/premium/eqbPDFChartPlus.cfm?RACE=9&BorP=P&TID=CD&CTRY=USA&DT=06/14/1997&DAY=D&STYLE=EQB \|title=1997 Stephen Foster Handicap Grade 2 - (race 9) \|work=Equibase \|date=14 June 1997 \|accessdate=24 June 2020}}
style="font-size:90%;" \|align=center \|1996 \|Tenants Harbor \|align=center \|4 \|Francisco C. Torres \|Robert L. Desensi \|Michael Sheehan \|align=center \|1:49.94 \|align=center \|$166,050 \|align=center \|II \|{{cite web\|url=http://www.equibase.com/premium/eqbPDFChartPlus.cfm?RACE=9&BorP=P&TID=CD&CTRY=USA&DT=06/15/1996&DAY=D&STYLE=EQB \|title=1996 Stephen Foster Handicap Grade 2 - (race 9) \|work=Equibase \|date=15 June 1996 \|accessdate=24 June 2020}}
style="font-size:90%;" \|align=center \|1995 \|Recoup the Cash \|align=center \|5 \|Aaron Gryder \|Jere R. Smith Sr. \|Richard E. Trebat \|align=center \|1:49.39 \|align=center \|$168,149 \|align=center \|II \|{{cite web\|url=http://www.equibase.com/premium/eqbPDFChartPlus.cfm?RACE=9&BorP=P&TID=CD&CTRY=USA&DT=06/17/1995&DAY=D&STYLE=EQB \|title=1995 Stephen Foster Handicap Grade 2 - (race 9) \|work=Equibase \|date=17 June 1995 \|accessdate=24 June 2020}}
style="font-size:90%;" \|align=center \|1994 \|Recoup the Cash \|align=center \|4 \|Juvenal Lopez Diaz \|Jere R. Smith Sr. \|Richard E. Trebat \|align=center \|1:49.46 \|align=center \|$163,500 \|align=center \|III \|{{cite web\|url=http://www.equibase.com/premium/eqbPDFChartPlus.cfm?RACE=9&BorP=P&TID=CD&CTRY=USA&DT=06/18/1994&DAY=D&STYLE=EQB \|title=1994 Stephen Foster Handicap Grade 3 - (race 9) \|work=Equibase \|date=18 June 1994 \|accessdate=24 June 2020}}
style="font-size:90%;" \|align=center \|1993 \|Root Boy \|align=center \|5 \|Tommy Turner \|Louis D. Bernier Jr. \|Richard F. Blue Jr. \|align=center \|1:50.80 \|align=center \|$114,000 \|align=center \|III \|{{cite web\|url=http://www.equibase.com/premium/eqbPDFChartPlus.cfm?RACE=10&BorP=P&TID=CD&CTRY=USA&DT=06/19/1993&DAY=D&STYLE=EQB \|title=1993 Stephen Foster Handicap Grade 3 - (race 10) \|work=Equibase \|date=19 June 1993 \|accessdate=24 June 2020}}
style="font-size:90%;" \|align=center \|1992 \|Discover \|align=center \|4 \|Brent E. Bartram \|Steven C. Penrod \|Claiborne Farm \|align=center \|1:50.14 \|align=center \|$115,900 \|align=center \|III \|{{cite web\|url=http://www.equibase.com/premium/eqbPDFChartPlus.cfm?RACE=9&BorP=P&TID=CD&CTRY=USA&DT=06/20/1992&DAY=D&STYLE=EQB \|title=1992 Stephen Foster Handicap Grade 3 - (race 9) \|work=Equibase \|date=20 June 1992 \|accessdate=24 June 2020}}
style="font-size:90%;" \|align=center \|1991 \|{{nowrap\|Black Tie Affair (IRE)}} \|align=center \|5 \|Juvenal Lopez Diaz \|Ernie T. Poulos \|Jeffrey Sullivan \|align=center \|1:49.80 \|align=center \|$109,100 \|align=center \|III \|{{cite web\|url=http://www.equibase.com/premium/eqbPDFChartPlus.cfm?RACE=9&BorP=P&TID=CD&CTRY=USA&DT=06/22/1991&DAY=D&STYLE=EQB \|title=1991 Stephen Foster Handicap Grade 3 - (race 9) \|work=Equibase \|date=22 June 1991 \|accessdate=24 June 2020}}
style="font-size:90%;" \|align=center \|1990 \|No Marker \|align=center \|6 \|Aaron Gryder \|Patricia L. Johnson \|Billy Ray Gowdy \|align=center \|1:49.80 \|align=center \|$112,200 \|align=center \|III \|1990 Stephen Foster Handicap - Race 9: held 23 June 1990
style="font-size:90%;" \|align=center \|1989 \|Air Worthy \|align=center \|4 \|Donald Joseph Soto \|William G. Huffman \|John Carlesimo \|align=center \|1:49.60 \|align=center \|$112,700 \|align=center \|III \|1989 Stephen Foster Handicap - Race 9: held 24 June 1989
style="font-size:90%;" \|align=center \|1988 \|Honor Medal \|align=center \|7 \|Luis Enrique Ortega \|Neil D. Drysdale \|Lettuce Farm \|align=center \|1:50.60 \|align=center \|$129,700 \|align=center \|III \|1988 Stephen Foster Handicap - Race 9: held 25 June 1988
style="font-size:90%;" \|align=center \|1987 \|Red Attack \|align=center \|5 \|Jack Kaenel \|D. Wayne Lukas \|Pillar Stud, Inc. \|align=center \|1:51.20 \|align=center \|$103,775 \|align=center \| \|1987 Stephen Foster Handicap - Race 9: held 13 June 1987
style="font-size:90%;" \|align=center \|1986 \|Hopeful Word \|align=center \|5 \|K. Keith Allen \|Carl E. Bowman \|James Clifton, Robert Doll, Barrett Morris \|align=center \|1:49.40 \|align=center \|$102,050 \|align=center \| \|1986 Stephen Foster Handicap - Race 9: held 14 June 1986
style="font-size:90%;" \|align=center \|1985 \|Vanlandingham \|align=center \|4 \|Pat Day \|{{nowrap\|Claude R. McGaughey III}} \|Loblolly Stable \|align=center \|1:48.80 \|align=center \|$79,250 \|align=center \| \|1985 Stephen Foster Handicap - Race 9: held 16 June 1985
style="font-size:90%;" \|align=center \|1984 \|Mythical Ruler \|align=center \|6 \|James McKnight \|Fred V. Wirth \|Albert Risen \|align=center \|1:49.60 \|align=center \|$73,550 \|align=center \| \|1984 Stephen Foster Handicap - Race 8: held 25 August 1984
style="font-size:90%;" \|align=center \|1983 \|Vodika Collins \|align=center \|5 \|Leroy Moyers \|Forrest Kaelin \|Milbert B. Collins \|align=center \|1:49.20 \|align=center \|$54,750 \|align=center \| \|1983 Stephen Foster Handicap - Race 9: held 25 June 1983
style="font-size:90%;" \|align=center \|1982 \|Vodika Collins \|align=center \|4 \|Thomas Barrow \|Forrest Kaelin \|Milbert B. Collins \|align=center \|1:51.80 \|align=center \|$57,900 \|align=center \| \|Inaugural 1982 Stephen Foster Handicap - Race 9: held 19 June 1982 {{cite news\|url=https://www.newspapers.com/search/#lnd=1&query=Stephen+Foster+Vodika+Collins+Barrow&ymd=1982-06-20 \|title=Barrow's expertise still pays - Wins Foster 'Cap on Vodika Collins \|work=The Courier-Journal \|date=20 June 1982 \|accessdate=24 June 2020 \|pages=31, 33 \|last=Sewers \|first=Richard}}

class="wikitable sortable"

Year

! Winner

! Age

! Jockey

! Trainer

! Owner

! Time

! Purse

! Grade

! Ref

style="font-size:90%; background-color:white"

| colspan="10" align="left" |At Churchill Downs – Stephen Foster Stakes

style="font-size:90%;"

|align=center |2025

|Mindframe

|align=center |4

|Irad Ortiz Jr.

|Todd A. Pletcher

|Repole Stable & St. Elias Stables

|align=center |1:47.48

|align=center |$940,000

|align=center |I

|{{cite web |title=Stephen Foster Stakes Grade 1 (race 11) |url=http://www.equibase.com/premium/eqbPDFChartPlus.cfm?RACE=11&BorP=P&TID=CD&CTRY=USA&DT=06/28/2025DAY=D&STYLE=EQB |website=Equibase |accessdate=29 June 2025 |date=28 June 2025}}

style="font-size:90%;"

|align=center |2024

|align=center |4

|align=center |1:48.09

|align=center |$1,000,000

|align=center |I

|{{cite web |title=Stephen Foster Stakes Grade 1 (race 11) |url=http://www.equibase.com/premium/eqbPDFChartPlus.cfm?RACE=11&BorP=P&TID=CD&CTRY=USA&DT=06/29/2024DAY=D&STYLE=EQB |website=Equibase |date=29 June 2024 |accessdate=30 June 2024}}

style="font-size:90%; background-color:white"

| colspan="10" align="left" |At Ellis Park

style="font-size:90%;"

|align=center |2023

|West Will Power

|align=center |6

|Flavien Prat

|Brad H. Cox

|Gary & Mary West

|align=center |1:47.93

|align=center |$1,000,000

|align=center |I

|{{cite web |title=Stephen Foster Stakes Grade 1 (race 10) |url=https://www.equibase.com/premium/eqbPDFChartPlus.cfm?RACE=10&BorP=P&TID=ELP&CTRY=USA&DT=07/01/2023&DAY=D&STYLE=EQB |website=Equibase |date=1 July 2023 |access-date=2 July 2023}}

style="font-size:90%; background-color:white"

| colspan="10" align="left" |At Churchill Downs

style="font-size:90%;"

|align=center |2022

|Olympiad

|align=center |4

|Junior Alvarado

|William I. Mott

|Grandview Equine, Cheyenne Stables & LNJ Foxwoods

|align=center |1:47.66

|align=center |$600,000

|align=center |II

|{{cite web |title=Stephen Foster Stakes Grade 2 (race 10) |url=https://www.equibase.com/premium/eqbPDFChartPlus.cfm?RACE=10&BorP=P&TID=CD&CTRY=USA&DT=07/02/2022&DAY=D&STYLE=EQB |website=Equibase |date=2 July 2022 |access-date=4 July 2022}}

style="font-size:90%;"

|align=center |2021

|Maxfield

|align=center |4

|Jose L. Ortiz

| Brendan P. Walsh

| Godolphin

|align=center |1:48.53

|align=center |$600,000

|align=center |II

|{{cite web|url=http://www.equibase.com/premium/eqbPDFChartPlus.cfm?RACE=11&BorP=P&TID=CD&CTRY=USA&DT=06/26/2021&DAY=D&STYLE=EQB |title=2021 Stephen Foster Stakes Grade 2 - (race 11) |work=Equibase |date=26 June 2021 |accessdate=26 June 2021}}

style="font-size:90%;"

|align=center |2020

|Tom's d'Etat

|align=center |7

|Miguel Mena

|Albert Stall Jr.

|G M B Racing

|align=center |1:47.30

|align=center |$500,000

|align=center |II

|{{cite web|url=http://www.equibase.com/premium/eqbPDFChartPlus.cfm?RACE=10&BorP=P&TID=CD&CTRY=USA&DT=06/27/2020&DAY=D&STYLE=EQB |title=2020 Stephen Foster Stakes Grade 2 - (race 8) |work=Equibase |date=27 June 2020 |accessdate=29 June 2020}}

style="font-size:90%;"

|align=center |2019

|align=center |6

|align=center |1:49.27

|align=center |$600,000

|align=center |II

|{{cite web|url=http://www.equibase.com/premium/eqbPDFChartPlus.cfm?RACE=8&BorP=P&TID=CD&CTRY=USA&DT=06/15/2019&DAY=D&STYLE=EQB |title=2019 Stephen Foster Stakes Grade 2 - (race 8) |work=Equibase |date=15 June 2019 |accessdate=24 June 2020}}

style="font-size:90%; background-color:white"

| colspan="10" align="left" |Stephen Foster Handicap

style="font-size:90%;"

|align=center |2018

|Pavel

|align=center |4

|Mario Gutierrez

|Doug F. O'Neill

|Reddam Racing

|align=center |1:49.21

|align=center |$500,000

|align=center |I

|{{cite web|url=http://www.equibase.com/premium/eqbPDFChartPlus.cfm?RACE=8&BorP=P&TID=CD&CTRY=USA&DT=06/16/2018&DAY=D&STYLE=EQB |title=2018 Stephen Foster Handicap Grade 1 - (race 8) |work=Equibase |date=16 June 2018 |accessdate=24 June 2020}}

style="font-size:90%;"

|align=center |2017

|Gun Runner

|align=center |4

|Florent Geroux

|Steven M. Asmussen

|Winchell Thoroughbreds & Three Chimneys Farm

|align=center |1:47.56

|align=center |$500,000

|align=center |I

|{{cite web|url=http://www.equibase.com/premium/eqbPDFChartPlus.cfm?RACE=8&BorP=P&TID=CD&CTRY=USA&DT=06/17/2017&DAY=D&STYLE=EQB |title=2017 Stephen Foster Handicap Grade 1 - (race 8) |work=Equibase |date=17 June 2017 |accessdate=24 June 2020}}

style="font-size:90%;"

|align=center |2016

|Bradester

|align=center |6

|Joe Bravo

| Eddie Kenneally

|Joseph Sutton

|align=center |1:48.85

|align=center |$500,000

|align=center |I

|{{cite web|url=http://www.equibase.com/premium/eqbPDFChartPlus.cfm?RACE=8&BorP=P&TID=CD&CTRY=USA&DT=06/18/2016&DAY=D&STYLE=EQB |title=2016 Stephen Foster Handicap Grade 1 - (race 8) |work=Equibase |date=18 June 2016 |accessdate=24 June 2020}}

style="font-size:90%;"

|align=center |2015

|Noble Bird

|align=center |4

|Shaun Bridgmohan

|Mark E. Casse

|John C. Oxley

|align=center |1:47.94

|align=center |$500,000

|align=center |I

|{{cite web|url=http://www.equibase.com/premium/eqbPDFChartPlus.cfm?RACE=8&BorP=P&TID=CD&CTRY=USA&DT=06/13/2015&DAY=D&STYLE=EQB |title=2015 Stephen Foster Handicap Grade 1 - (race 8) |work=Equibase |date=13 June 2015 |accessdate=24 June 2020}}

style="font-size:90%;"

|align=center |2014

|Moonshine Mullin

|align=center |6

|Calvin H. Borel

|Randy L. Morse

|Randy Patterson

|align=center |1:49.66

|align=center |$500,000

|align=center |I

|{{cite web|url=http://www.equibase.com/premium/eqbPDFChartPlus.cfm?RACE=8&BorP=P&TID=CD&CTRY=USA&DT=06/14/2014&DAY=D&STYLE=EQB |title=2014 Stephen Foster Handicap Grade 1 - (race 8) |work=Equibase |date=14 June 2014 |accessdate=24 June 2020}}

style="font-size:90%;"

|align=center |2013

| Fort Larned

|align=center |5

|{{nowrap|Brian Hernandez Jr.}}

|Ian R. Wilkes

| Janis R. Whitham

|align=center |1:47.45

|align=center |$500,000

|align=center |I

|{{cite web|url=http://www.equibase.com/premium/eqbPDFChartPlus.cfm?RACE=8&BorP=P&TID=CD&CTRY=USA&DT=06/15/2013&DAY=D&STYLE=EQB |title=2013 Stephen Foster H. Presented by Abu Dhabi Grade 1 - (race 8) |work=Equibase |date=15 June 2013 |accessdate=24 June 2020}}

style="font-size:90%;"

|align=center |2012

| Ron the Greek

|align=center |5

|Jose Lezcano

|William I. Mott

|Brous Stable, Wachtel Stable & Jack Hammer

|align=center |1:50.51

|align=center |$437,200

|align=center |I

|{{cite web|url=http://www.equibase.com/premium/eqbPDFChartPlus.cfm?RACE=8&BorP=P&TID=CD&CTRY=USA&DT=06/16/2012&DAY=D&STYLE=EQB |title=2012 Stephen Foster Handicap Grade 1 - (race 8) |work=Equibase |date=16 June 2012 |accessdate=24 June 2020}}

style="font-size:90%;"

|align=center |2011

|Pool Play

|align=center |6

|Miguel Mena

|Mark E. Casse

| William S. Farish IV

|align=center |1:50.52

|align=center |$561,300

|align=center |I

|{{cite web|url=http://www.equibase.com/premium/eqbPDFChartPlus.cfm?RACE=12&BorP=P&TID=CD&CTRY=USA&DT=06/18/2011&DAY=D&STYLE=EQB |title=2011 Stephen Foster Handicap Grade 1 - (race 12) |work=Equibase |date=18 June 2011 |accessdate=24 June 2020}}

style="font-size:90%;"

|align=center |2010

| Blame

|align=center |4

|Garrett K. Gomez

|Albert Stall Jr.

|Claiborne Farm & Adele Dilschneider

|align=center |1:49.37

|align=center |$671,700

|align=center |I

|{{cite web|url=http://www.equibase.com/premium/eqbPDFChartPlus.cfm?RACE=10&BorP=P&TID=CD&CTRY=USA&DT=06/12/2010&DAY=D&STYLE=EQB |title=2010 Stephen Foster Handicap Grade 1 - (race 10) |work=Equibase |date=12 June 2010 |accessdate=24 June 2020}}

style="font-size:90%;"

|align=center |2009

| Macho Again

|align=center |4

|Robby Albarado

|Dallas Stewart

|West Point Thoroughbreds

|align=center |1:49.75

|align=center |$660,000

|align=center |I

|{{cite web|url=http://www.equibase.com/premium/eqbPDFChartPlus.cfm?RACE=10&BorP=P&TID=CD&CTRY=USA&DT=06/13/2009&DAY=D&STYLE=EQB |title=2009 Stephen Foster Handicap Grade 1 - (race 10) |work=Equibase |date=13 June 2009 |accessdate=24 June 2020}}

style="font-size:90%;"

|align=center |2008

| Curlin

|align=center |4

|Robby Albarado

|Steven M. Asmussen

|Stonestreet Stables et al.

|align=center |1:49.68

|align=center |$1,000,000

|align=center |I

|{{cite web|url=http://www.equibase.com/premium/eqbPDFChartPlus.cfm?RACE=10&BorP=P&TID=CD&CTRY=USA&DT=06/14/2008&DAY=D&STYLE=EQB |title=2008 Stephen Foster Handicap Grade 1 - (race 10) |work=Equibase |date=14 June 2008 |accessdate=24 June 2020}}

style="font-size:90%;"

|align=center |2007

| Flashy Bull

|align=center |4

|Robby Albarado

|Kiaran P. McLaughlin

|West Point Thoroughbreds

|align=center |1:48.63

|align=center |$829,500

|align=center |I

|{{cite web|url=http://www.equibase.com/premium/eqbPDFChartPlus.cfm?RACE=10&BorP=P&TID=CD&CTRY=USA&DT=06/16/2007&DAY=D&STYLE=EQB |title=2007 Stephen Foster Handicap Grade 1 - (race 10) |work=Equibase |date=16 June 2007 |accessdate=24 June 2020}}

style="font-size:90%;"

|align=center |2006

|Seek Gold

|align=center |6

|Calvin H. Borel

|Ron Moquett

|Bowman Couch Racing

|align=center |1:49.24

|align=center |$844,500

|align=center |I

|{{cite web|url=http://www.equibase.com/premium/eqbPDFChartPlus.cfm?RACE=10&BorP=P&TID=CD&CTRY=USA&DT=06/17/2006&DAY=D&STYLE=EQB |title=2006 Stephen Foster Handicap Grade 1 - (race 10) |work=Equibase |date=17 June 2006 |accessdate=24 June 2020}}

style="font-size:90%;"

|align=center |2005

| Saint Liam

|align=center |5

|Edgar S. Prado

|Robert J. Frankel

|Mr. & Mrs. William K. Warren Jr.

|align=center |1:47.52

|align=center |$828,000

|align=center |I

|{{cite web|url=http://www.equibase.com/premium/eqbPDFChartPlus.cfm?RACE=10&BorP=P&TID=CD&CTRY=USA&DT=06/18/2005&DAY=D&STYLE=EQB |title=2005 Stephen Foster Handicap Grade 1 - (race 10) |work=Equibase |date=18 June 2005 |accessdate=24 June 2020}}

style="font-size:90%;"

|align=center |2004

|Colonial Colony

|align=center |6

|Rafael Bejarano

|Walter M. Bindner Jr.

|Lakeside Farms (Chris Nolan)

|align=center |1:50.40

|align=center |$893,725

|align=center |I

|{{cite web|url=http://www.equibase.com/premium/eqbPDFChartPlus.cfm?RACE=9&BorP=P&TID=CD&CTRY=USA&DT=06/12/2004&DAY=D&STYLE=EQB |title=2004 Stephen Foster Handicap Grade 1 - (race 9) |work=Equibase |date=12 June 2004 |accessdate=24 June 2020}}

style="font-size:90%;"

|align=center |2003

| Perfect Drift

|align=center |4

|Pat Day

|Murray W. Johnson

|Stonecrest Farm

|align=center |1:47.55

|align=center |$856,500

|align=center |I

|{{cite web|url=http://www.equibase.com/premium/eqbPDFChartPlus.cfm?RACE=10&BorP=P&TID=CD&CTRY=USA&DT=06/14/2003&DAY=D&STYLE=EQB |title=2003 Stephen Foster Handicap Grade 1 - (race 10) |work=Equibase |date=14 June 2003 |accessdate=24 June 2020}}

style="font-size:90%;"

|align=center |2002

|align=center |4

|align=center |1:50.44

|align=center |$833,250

|align=center |I

|{{cite web|url=http://www.equibase.com/premium/eqbPDFChartPlus.cfm?RACE=10&BorP=P&TID=CD&CTRY=USA&DT=06/15/2002&DAY=D&STYLE=EQB |title=2002 Stephen Foster Handicap Grade 1 - (race 10) |work=Equibase |date=15 June 2002 |accessdate=24 June 2020}}

style="font-size:90%;"

|align=center |2001

|Guided Tour

|align=center |5

|Larry Melancon

|Niall M. O'Callaghan

|Morton Fink

|align=center |1:47.74

|align=center |$831,000

|align=center |II

|{{cite web|url=http://www.equibase.com/premium/eqbPDFChartPlus.cfm?RACE=11&BorP=P&TID=CD&CTRY=USA&DT=06/16/2001&DAY=D&STYLE=EQB |title=2001 Stephen Foster Handicap Grade 2 - (race 11) |work=Equibase |date=16 June 2001 |accessdate=24 June 2020}}

style="font-size:90%;"

|align=center |2000

| Golden Missile

|align=center |5

|{{nowrap|Kent J. Desormeaux}}

|Joe Orseno

|Stronach Stables

|align=center |1:49.56

|align=center |$810,000

|align=center |II

|{{cite web|url=http://www.equibase.com/premium/eqbPDFChartPlus.cfm?RACE=8&BorP=P&TID=CD&CTRY=USA&DT=06/17/2000&DAY=D&STYLE=EQB |title=2000 Stephen Foster Handicap Grade 2 - (race 8) |work=Equibase |date=17 June 2000 |accessdate=24 June 2020}}

style="font-size:90%;"

|align=center |1999

|align=center |4

|align=center |1:47.28

|align=center |$827,250

|align=center |II

|{{cite web|url=http://www.equibase.com/premium/eqbPDFChartPlus.cfm?RACE=9&BorP=P&TID=CD&CTRY=USA&DT=06/12/1999&DAY=D&STYLE=EQB |title=1999 Stephen Foster Handicap Grade 2 - (race 9) |work=Equibase |date=12 June 1999 |accessdate=24 June 2020}}

style="font-size:90%;"

|align=center |1998

|align=center |4

|align=center |1:48.61

|align=center |$799,500

|align=center |II

|{{cite web|url=http://www.equibase.com/premium/eqbPDFChartPlus.cfm?RACE=9&BorP=P&TID=CD&CTRY=USA&DT=06/13/1998&DAY=D&STYLE=EQB |title=1998 Stephen Foster Handicap Grade 2 - (race 9) |work=Equibase |date=13 June 1998 |accessdate=24 June 2020}}

style="font-size:90%;"

|align=center |1997

|City by Night

|align=center |4

|Shane Sellers

|Patrick B. Byrne

|Richard & Nancy Kaster

|align=center |1:50.52

|align=center |$163,950

|align=center |II

|{{cite web|url=http://www.equibase.com/premium/eqbPDFChartPlus.cfm?RACE=9&BorP=P&TID=CD&CTRY=USA&DT=06/14/1997&DAY=D&STYLE=EQB |title=1997 Stephen Foster Handicap Grade 2 - (race 9) |work=Equibase |date=14 June 1997 |accessdate=24 June 2020}}

style="font-size:90%;"

|align=center |1996

|Tenants Harbor

|align=center |4

|Francisco C. Torres

|Robert L. Desensi

|Michael Sheehan

|align=center |1:49.94

|align=center |$166,050

|align=center |II

|{{cite web|url=http://www.equibase.com/premium/eqbPDFChartPlus.cfm?RACE=9&BorP=P&TID=CD&CTRY=USA&DT=06/15/1996&DAY=D&STYLE=EQB |title=1996 Stephen Foster Handicap Grade 2 - (race 9) |work=Equibase |date=15 June 1996 |accessdate=24 June 2020}}

style="font-size:90%;"

|align=center |1995

|Recoup the Cash

|align=center |5

|Aaron Gryder

|Jere R. Smith Sr.

|Richard E. Trebat

|align=center |1:49.39

|align=center |$168,149

|align=center |II

|{{cite web|url=http://www.equibase.com/premium/eqbPDFChartPlus.cfm?RACE=9&BorP=P&TID=CD&CTRY=USA&DT=06/17/1995&DAY=D&STYLE=EQB |title=1995 Stephen Foster Handicap Grade 2 - (race 9) |work=Equibase |date=17 June 1995 |accessdate=24 June 2020}}

style="font-size:90%;"

|align=center |1994

|Recoup the Cash

|align=center |4

|Juvenal Lopez Diaz

|Jere R. Smith Sr.

|Richard E. Trebat

|align=center |1:49.46

|align=center |$163,500

|align=center |III

|{{cite web|url=http://www.equibase.com/premium/eqbPDFChartPlus.cfm?RACE=9&BorP=P&TID=CD&CTRY=USA&DT=06/18/1994&DAY=D&STYLE=EQB |title=1994 Stephen Foster Handicap Grade 3 - (race 9) |work=Equibase |date=18 June 1994 |accessdate=24 June 2020}}

style="font-size:90%;"

|align=center |1993

|Root Boy

|align=center |5

|Tommy Turner

|Louis D. Bernier Jr.

|Richard F. Blue Jr.

|align=center |1:50.80

|align=center |$114,000

|align=center |III

|{{cite web|url=http://www.equibase.com/premium/eqbPDFChartPlus.cfm?RACE=10&BorP=P&TID=CD&CTRY=USA&DT=06/19/1993&DAY=D&STYLE=EQB |title=1993 Stephen Foster Handicap Grade 3 - (race 10) |work=Equibase |date=19 June 1993 |accessdate=24 June 2020}}

style="font-size:90%;"

|align=center |1992

|Discover

|align=center |4

|Brent E. Bartram

|Steven C. Penrod

|Claiborne Farm

|align=center |1:50.14

|align=center |$115,900

|align=center |III

|{{cite web|url=http://www.equibase.com/premium/eqbPDFChartPlus.cfm?RACE=9&BorP=P&TID=CD&CTRY=USA&DT=06/20/1992&DAY=D&STYLE=EQB |title=1992 Stephen Foster Handicap Grade 3 - (race 9) |work=Equibase |date=20 June 1992 |accessdate=24 June 2020}}

style="font-size:90%;"

|align=center |1991

|{{nowrap|Black Tie Affair (IRE)}}

|align=center |5

|Juvenal Lopez Diaz

|Ernie T. Poulos

|Jeffrey Sullivan

|align=center |1:49.80

|align=center |$109,100

|align=center |III

|{{cite web|url=http://www.equibase.com/premium/eqbPDFChartPlus.cfm?RACE=9&BorP=P&TID=CD&CTRY=USA&DT=06/22/1991&DAY=D&STYLE=EQB |title=1991 Stephen Foster Handicap Grade 3 - (race 9) |work=Equibase |date=22 June 1991 |accessdate=24 June 2020}}

style="font-size:90%;"

|align=center |1990

|No Marker

|align=center |6

|Aaron Gryder

|Patricia L. Johnson

|Billy Ray Gowdy

|align=center |1:49.80

|align=center |$112,200

|align=center |III

|1990 Stephen Foster Handicap - Race 9: held 23 June 1990

style="font-size:90%;"

|align=center |1989

|Air Worthy

|align=center |4

|Donald Joseph Soto

|William G. Huffman

|John Carlesimo

|align=center |1:49.60

|align=center |$112,700

|align=center |III

|1989 Stephen Foster Handicap - Race 9: held 24 June 1989

style="font-size:90%;"

|align=center |1988

|Honor Medal

|align=center |7

|Luis Enrique Ortega

|Neil D. Drysdale

|Lettuce Farm

|align=center |1:50.60

|align=center |$129,700

|align=center |III

|1988 Stephen Foster Handicap - Race 9: held 25 June 1988

style="font-size:90%;"

|align=center |1987

|Red Attack

|align=center |5

|Jack Kaenel

|D. Wayne Lukas

|Pillar Stud, Inc.

|align=center |1:51.20

|align=center |$103,775

|align=center |

|1987 Stephen Foster Handicap - Race 9: held 13 June 1987

style="font-size:90%;"

|align=center |1986

|Hopeful Word

|align=center |5

|K. Keith Allen

|Carl E. Bowman

|James Clifton, Robert Doll, Barrett Morris

|align=center |1:49.40

|align=center |$102,050

|align=center |

|1986 Stephen Foster Handicap - Race 9: held 14 June 1986

style="font-size:90%;"

|align=center |1985

|Vanlandingham

|align=center |4

|Pat Day

|{{nowrap|Claude R. McGaughey III}}

|Loblolly Stable

|align=center |1:48.80

|align=center |$79,250

|align=center |

|1985 Stephen Foster Handicap - Race 9: held 16 June 1985

style="font-size:90%;"

|align=center |1984

|Mythical Ruler

|align=center |6

|James McKnight

|Fred V. Wirth

|Albert Risen

|align=center |1:49.60

|align=center |$73,550

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|1984 Stephen Foster Handicap - Race 8: held 25 August 1984

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|align=center |1983

|Vodika Collins

|align=center |5

|Leroy Moyers

|Forrest Kaelin

|Milbert B. Collins

|align=center |1:49.20

|align=center |$54,750

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|1983 Stephen Foster Handicap - Race 9: held 25 June 1983

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|align=center |1982

|Vodika Collins

|align=center |4

|Thomas Barrow

|Forrest Kaelin

|Milbert B. Collins

|align=center |1:51.80

|align=center |$57,900

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|Inaugural 1982 Stephen Foster Handicap - Race 9: held 19 June 1982
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References

External links

[http://helloracefans.com/races/ten-things/stephen-foster-handicap/ Ten Things You Should Know about the Stephen Foster Handicap at Hello Race Fans!]
[https://www.kentuckyderby.com/uploads/wysiwyg/assets/uploads/Stakes_Histories_-_Stephen_Foster__2022__1.pdf Media guide information from Churchill Downs $750,000 Stephen Foster (Grade II)]

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Stephen Foster Stakes

History

Records

Winners

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