2023 Central Bank Ashland S.

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First run in 1936, the Ashland Stakes is a Kentucky Oaks prep race at Keeneland Racecourse in Lexington, Ky. named after Henry Clay’s breeding farm. The race was originally open to fillies and mares 3-year-olds and up when it was run from 1936 and 1937. The race was canceled the two following years but when returning in 1940 as a race only open to 3-year-old fillies and is currently run at 1 1/16 miles. Woody Stephens has the most wins of any trainer with four and four jockeys are tied for the most wins by a jockey with three.

First run in 1936, the Ashland Stakes is a Kentucky Oaks prep race at Keeneland Racecourse in Lexington, Ky. named after Henry Clay’s breeding farm. The race was originally open to fillies and mares 3-year-olds and up when it was run from 1936 and 1937. The race was canceled the two following years but when returning in 1940 as a race only open to 3-year-old fillies and is currently run at 1 1/16 miles. Woody Stephens has the most wins of any trainer with four and four jockeys are tied for the most wins by a jockey with three. Horses on the winners list include Bewitch, Doubledogdare, Justakiss, Sugar and Spice, Blush With Pride, Princess Rooney, Gorgeous, Go for Wand, Inside Information, Urbane, My Flag, Silverbulletday, Take Charge Lady and Madcap Escapade.

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Fastest Time (since 1976): 1:26:40
Greatest Winning Margin (since 1976): 10 1/2 lengths

Date	Past Winner	Trainer	Jockey	Owner
04/06/2025	La Cara Trainer / Mark E. Casse Jockey / Dylan Davis Owner / Tracy Farmer	Mark E. Casse	Dylan Davis	Tracy Farmer
04/04/2024	Leslie's Rose Trainer / Todd A. Pletcher Jockey / Irad Ortiz, Jr. Owner / Whisper Hill Farm, LLC	Todd A. Pletcher	Irad Ortiz, Jr.	Whisper Hill Farm, LLC
04/06/2023	Defining Purpose Trainer / Kenneth G. McPeek Jockey / Brian Joseph Hernandez, Jr. Owner / Magdalena Racing (Sherri McPeek), Vanmatre, Colette Marie and Ball, James	Kenneth G. McPeek	Brian Joseph Hernandez, Jr.	Magdalena Racing (Sherri McPeek), Vanmatre, Colette Marie and Ball, James
04/07/2022	Nest Trainer / Todd A. Pletcher Jockey / Irad Ortiz, Jr. Owner / Repole Stable, Eclipse Thoroughbred Partners and House, Michael	Todd A. Pletcher	Irad Ortiz, Jr.	Repole Stable, Eclipse Thoroughbred Partners and House, Michael
04/02/2021	Malathaat Trainer / Todd A. Pletcher Jockey / Joel Rosario Owner / Shadwell Stable	Todd A. Pletcher	Joel Rosario	Shadwell Stable
07/10/2020	Speech Trainer / Michael W. McCarthy Jockey / Javier Castellano Owner / Eclipse Thoroughbred Partners and Madaket Stables LLC	Michael W. McCarthy	Javier Castellano	Eclipse Thoroughbred Partners and Madaket Stables LLC
04/05/2019	Out for a Spin Trainer / Dallas Stewart Jockey / Paco Lopez Owner / Commonwealth Stable	Dallas Stewart	Paco Lopez	Commonwealth Stable
04/06/2018	Monomoy Girl Trainer / Brad H. Cox Jockey / Florent Geroux Owner / Dubb, M., Monomoy Stables, The Elkstone Group, et al	Brad H. Cox	Florent Geroux	Dubb, M., Monomoy Stables, The Elkstone Group, et al
04/07/2017	Sailor's Valentine Trainer / Eddie Kenneally Jockey / Corey J. Lanerie Owner / Semaphore Racing LLC and Homewrecker Racing LLC	Eddie Kenneally	Corey J. Lanerie	Semaphore Racing LLC and Homewrecker Racing LLC
04/08/2016	Weep No More Trainer / George R. Arnold, II Jockey / Corey J. Lanerie Owner / Ashbrook Farm	George R. Arnold, II	Corey J. Lanerie	Ashbrook Farm
04/03/2015	Lovely Maria Trainer / J. Larry Jones Jockey / Kerwin D. Clark Owner / Brereton C. Jones	J. Larry Jones	Kerwin D. Clark	Brereton C. Jones
04/04/2014	Room Service Trainer / Wayne M. Catalano Jockey / Shaun Bridgmohan Owner / Gary and Mary West	Wayne M. Catalano	Shaun Bridgmohan	Gary and Mary West
04/04/2014	Rosalind Trainer / Kenneth G. McPeek Jockey / Joel Rosario Owner / Landaluce Educe Stables	Kenneth G. McPeek	Joel Rosario	Landaluce Educe Stables
04/05/2013	Emollient Trainer / William I. Mott Jockey / Mike E. Smith Owner / Juddmonte	William I. Mott	Mike E. Smith	Juddmonte
04/06/2012	Karlovy Vary Trainer / George R. Arnold, II Jockey / James Graham Owner / Alex G. Campbell, Jr.	George R. Arnold, II	James Graham	Alex G. Campbell, Jr.
04/08/2011	Lilacs and Lace Trainer / John P. Terranova, II Jockey / Javier Castellano Owner / Covello, James, Hicks, Judy and Nikkel, Kathryn	John P. Terranova, II	Javier Castellano	Covello, James, Hicks, Judy and Nikkel, Kathryn
04/02/2010	Evening Jewel Trainer / James M. Cassidy Jockey / Kent J. Desormeaux Owner / Braly Family Trust	James M. Cassidy	Kent J. Desormeaux	Braly Family Trust
04/03/2009	Hooh Why Trainer / Donna L. Dupuy Jockey / Corey J. Lanerie Owner / Derby Daze Farm, Inc. and Hoffman, Mark	Donna L. Dupuy	Corey J. Lanerie	Derby Daze Farm, Inc. and Hoffman, Mark
04/04/2008	Little Belle Trainer / Kiaran P. McLaughlin Jockey / Rajiv Maragh Owner / Darley Stable	Kiaran P. McLaughlin	Rajiv Maragh	Darley Stable
04/06/2007	Christmas Kid Trainer / James A. Jerkens Jockey / Rene R. Douglas Owner / Edward P. Evans	James A. Jerkens	Rene R. Douglas	Edward P. Evans
04/07/2006	Bushfire Trainer / Eddie Kenneally Jockey / Cornelio H. Velasquez Owner / Homewrecker Racing LLC	Eddie Kenneally	Cornelio H. Velasquez	Homewrecker Racing LLC
04/08/2005	Sis City Trainer / Richard E. Dutrow, Jr. Jockey / Edgar S. Prado Owner / Stonerside Stable, Goldfarb, Sanford, Torre, Joe, Dubb, Michael and Davis,Ira	Richard E. Dutrow, Jr.	Edgar S. Prado	Stonerside Stable, Goldfarb, Sanford, Torre, Joe, Dubb, Michael and Davis,Ira
04/02/2004	Madcap Escapade Trainer / Frank L. Brothers Jockey / Rene R. Douglas Owner / Bruce Lunsford	Frank L. Brothers	Rene R. Douglas	Bruce Lunsford
04/04/2003	Elloluv Trainer / Craig Dollase Jockey / Robby Albarado Owner / J. Paul Reddam	Craig Dollase	Robby Albarado	J. Paul Reddam
04/05/2002	Take Charge Lady Trainer / Kenneth G. McPeek Jockey / Anthony J. D'Amico Owner / Select Stable	Kenneth G. McPeek	Anthony J. D'Amico	Select Stable
04/06/2001	Fleet Renee Trainer / Michael W. Dickinson Jockey / John R. Velazquez Owner / VHW Stables, Inc.	Michael W. Dickinson	John R. Velazquez	VHW Stables, Inc.
04/07/2000	Rings a Chime Trainer / Lonnie Arterburn Jockey / Shane J. Sellers Owner / Turf Side Stables	Lonnie Arterburn	Shane J. Sellers	Turf Side Stables
04/02/1999	Silverbulletday Trainer / Bob Baffert Jockey / Jerry D. Bailey Owner / Mike Pegram	Bob Baffert	Jerry D. Bailey	Mike Pegram
04/03/1998	Well Chosen Trainer / D. Wayne Lukas Jockey / Charles R. Woods, Jr. Owner / Tabor, Michael B. and Magnier Mrs. John	D. Wayne Lukas	Charles R. Woods, Jr.	Tabor, Michael B. and Magnier Mrs. John
04/04/1997	Glitter Woman Trainer / Claude R. McGaughey III Jockey / Mike E. Smith Owner / Joseph Allen	Claude R. McGaughey III	Mike E. Smith	Joseph Allen
04/19/1996	My Flag Trainer / Claude R. McGaughey III Jockey / Jerry D. Bailey Owner / Ogden Phipps	Claude R. McGaughey III	Jerry D. Bailey	Ogden Phipps
04/21/1995	Urbane Trainer / Brian A. Mayberry Jockey / Eddie J. Delahoussaye Owner / Jan and Mace and Samantha Siegel	Brian A. Mayberry	Eddie J. Delahoussaye	Jan and Mace and Samantha Siegel
04/22/1994	Inside Information Trainer / Claude R. McGaughey III Jockey / Mike E. Smith Owner / Ogden Mills Phipps	Claude R. McGaughey III	Mike E. Smith	Ogden Mills Phipps
04/16/1993	Lunar Spook Trainer / James Bert Sonnier Jockey / Shane J. Sellers Owner / Sandbar Farms (Barry Buchholz)	James Bert Sonnier	Shane J. Sellers	Sandbar Farms (Barry Buchholz)
04/17/1992	Prospectors Delite Trainer / Neil J. Howard Jockey / Craig Perret Owner / W. S. Farish	Neil J. Howard	Craig Perret	W. S. Farish
04/19/1991	Do It With Style Trainer / Gary C. Contessa Jockey / Shane J. Sellers Owner / D. J. Stable	Gary C. Contessa	Shane J. Sellers	D. J. Stable
04/20/1990	Go for Wand Trainer / William Badgett, Jr. Jockey / Randy P. Romero Owner / Christiana Stables	William Badgett, Jr.	Randy P. Romero	Christiana Stables
04/21/1989	Gorgeous Trainer / Neil D. Drysdale Jockey / Eddie J. Delahoussaye Owner / Clay Robert N	Neil D. Drysdale	Eddie J. Delahoussaye	Clay Robert N
04/22/1988	Willa On the Move Trainer / Leon J. Blusiewicz Jockey / Chris J. McCarron Owner / Quinichett Lorraine	Leon J. Blusiewicz	Chris J. McCarron	Quinichett Lorraine
04/17/1987	Chic Shirine Trainer / D. Wayne Lukas Jockey / Sandy Hawley Owner / Alexander Emory	D. Wayne Lukas	Sandy Hawley	Alexander Emory
04/18/1986	Classy Cathy Trainer / Joseph M. Bollero Jockey / Earlie Fires Owner / Cox E A Jr	Joseph M. Bollero	Earlie Fires	Cox E A Jr
04/19/1985	Koluctoo's Jill Trainer / Bruce N. Levine Jockey / Randy P. Romero Owner / Brandy Hills Farm	Bruce N. Levine	Randy P. Romero	Brandy Hills Farm
04/20/1984	Enumerating Trainer / Dennis W. Ebert Jockey / Don Brumfield Owner / Ebert & Hardesty & Walden	Dennis W. Ebert	Don Brumfield	Ebert & Hardesty & Walden
04/22/1983	Princess Rooney Trainer / Frank Gomez Jockey / Jacinto Vasquez Owner / Tucker Paula	Frank Gomez	Jacinto Vasquez	Tucker Paula
04/16/1982	Blush With Pride Trainer / D. Wayne Lukas Jockey / William Shoemaker Owner / Stonereath Farm	D. Wayne Lukas	William Shoemaker	Stonereath Farm
04/17/1981	Truly Bound Trainer / Grover G. Delp Jockey / William Shoemaker Owner / Windfields Farm	Grover G. Delp	William Shoemaker	Windfields Farm
04/18/1980	Sugar and Spice Trainer / John M. Veitch Jockey / Jeff Fell Owner / Calumet Farm	John M. Veitch	Jeff Fell	Calumet Farm
04/18/1980	Flos Florum Trainer / Billy S. Borders Jockey / Randy P. Romero Owner / Strapro Stable	Billy S. Borders	Randy P. Romero	Strapro Stable
04/20/1979	Candy Eclair Trainer / Mary L. Edens Jockey / Anthony S. Black Owner / Paxson Mrs H D	Mary L. Edens	Anthony S. Black	Paxson Mrs H D
04/21/1978	Mucchina Trainer / Alan B. Marcus Jockey / Jose Amy Owner / Newman D	Alan B. Marcus	Jose Amy	Newman D
04/22/1977	Sound of Summer Trainer / Thomas A. Pratt Jockey / Fernando Toro Owner / Bernstein & Busching	Thomas A. Pratt	Fernando Toro	Bernstein & Busching
04/16/1976	Optimistic Gal Trainer / LeRoy S. Jolley Jockey / Braulio Baeza Owner / Firestone Mrs B R	LeRoy S. Jolley	Braulio Baeza	Firestone Mrs B R