Elkhorn Stakes

{{Infobox horseraces | surface = Turf | class = Grade II | horse race = Elkhorn Stakes | image = | caption = | location = Keeneland<br />Lexington, Kentucky, United States | inaugurated = 1986 | race type = Thoroughbred – Flat racing | website = [http://www.keeneland.com/default.aspx Keeneland] | distance = {{frac|1|1|2}} miles (12 furlongs) | track = Left-handed | qualification = Four-year-olds and older | weight = 123 lbs with allowances | purse = $400,000 (since 2025) | sponsor = [https://www.visitlex.com/ VisitLex] (2026) | bonuses = }}

The '''Elkhorn Stakes''' is a Grade II American Thoroughbred horse race for four-year-olds and older over a distance of {{frac|1|1|2}} miles on the turf held annually in mid April at Keeneland Race Course, Lexington, Kentucky during the spring meeting. It currently offers a purse of $400,000.

==History==

The event is named for Elkhorn and area which it is believed that Daniel Boone took his first steps in what is now Kentucky near present-day Elkhorn City on a hunting expedition.<ref>Historical Marker Society of America. {{cite web |url=http://www.veteransday.ernesthall.com/VetDaypdf/Chapter%204%20Revolutionary%20War.pdf |title=Veterans Day –A Tribute to the Military Service of our Ancestors RESEARCH DRAFT 2013| quote="Boone first reached Kentucky in the fall of 1767 while on a long hunt with his brother Squire Boone. Boone's first steps in Kentucky were near present day Elkhorn City" |date=2013 |access-date=12 July 2020 |page=34 }}</ref> Also the name is synonymous with Elkhorn Creek, a stream running through several counties in Central Kentucky.

The event was inaugurated on 20 April 1986 and was won by Lieutenant's Lark, starting 10-1 went wire-to-wire with Frank Lovato Jr. aboard in a time of 1:54{{frac|3|5}} over the {{frac|1|1|8}} miles distance.<ref name=R1986/> The event was increased to the current distance of a mile and one half in 1996.<ref name=equibase>{{cite web|title=Dixiana Elkhorn Stakes (Gr. 2) |url=https://www.equibase.com/profiles/Results.cfm?type=Stakes&stkid=827 |website=Equibase|access-date=12 July 2020}}</ref>

A Grade III event from 1988 to 1989 and from 1996 to 2007, it was a Grade II event from 1990 to 1995 and in 2008 was returned to its Grade II status.<ref name=pedigree>{{cite web|url=https://www.pedigreequery.com/index.php?query_type=stakes&search_bar=stakes&field=view&id=3653 |title=ELKHORN STAKES - KEENELAND, KY |work=Thoroughbred Pedigree Online |date=2020 |access-date=12 July 2020}}</ref>

Several champions have won this event including the 1986 US Champion Male Turf Horse Manila in his season debut of 1987<ref name=R1987/> and the dual Breeders' Cup Mile winner Lure who won this event in 1994 easily by four lengths as a short priced favorite.<ref name=R1994/> Both these champions won the event when it was {{frac|1|1|8}} miles. Chief Bearhart won this event at the {{frac|1|1|2}} miles distance in 1997 en route to becoming Canadian Horse of the Year and also US Champion Male Turf Horse.

==Records== '''Speed record''' *{{frac|1|1|2}} miles: 2:27.10 – Channel Maker (2022) *{{frac|1|1|8}} miles: 1:47.00 – Marvin's Faith (IRE) (1995)

'''Margin''' *{{frac|9|3|4}} lengths – Burnham Square (2026)

'''Most wins''' * 2 – African Dancer (1998, 1999) * 2 – Kim Loves Bucky (2002, 2003) * 2 – Musketier (GER) (2010, 2011)

'''Most wins by an owner''' * 2 – Pin Oak Stable (1998, 1999) * 2 – Kim Glenney (2002, 2003) * 2 – Phipps Stable (2008, 2012) * 2 – Sam-Son Farm (1997, 2021)

'''Most wins by a jockey''' * 5 – Jerry Bailey (1992, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2004)

'''Most wins by a trainer''' * 4 – Roger Attfield (2006, 2009, 2010, 2011) * 4 – Michael J. Maker (2013, 2016, 2019, 2020)

==Winners== {| class="wikitable sortable" |- ! Year ! Winner ! Age ! Jockey ! Trainer ! Owner ! Distance ! Time ! Purse ! Grade ! Ref |-style="font-size:90%; background-color:lightcyan" | align="center" |2026 |Burnham Square | align="center" |4 |{{nowrap|Brian J. Hernandez Jr.}} |Ian R. Wilkes |Whitham Thoroughbreds | align="center" |{{Fraction|1|1|2}} miles | align="center" |2:32.55 | align="center" |$389,500 | align="center" |II |<ref name=R2026>{{cite web|url=http://www.equibase.com/premium/eqbPDFChartPlus.cfm?RACE=10&BorP=P&TID=KEE&CTRY=USA&DT=04/18/2026&DAY=D&STYLE=EQB |title=2026 VisitLEX Elkhorn Stakes Grade 2 - (Race 10)|website=Equibase|date=18 April 2026|accessdate=18 April 2026}}</ref> |-style="font-size:90%; background-color:lightcyan" |align=center |2025 |Utah Beach |align=center |5 | Vincent Cheminaud | Ignacio Correas IV | Jeffrey S. Amling & Merriebelle Stable |align=center |{{frac|1|1|2}} miles |align=center |2:29.78 |align=center |$394,188 |align=center |II |<ref name=R2025>{{cite web|url=http://www.equibase.com/premium/eqbPDFChartPlus.cfm?RACE=8&BorP=P&TID=KEE&CTRY=USA&DT=04/19/2025&DAY=D&STYLE=EQB |title=2025 Elkhorn Stakes Grade 2 – (race 8) |work=Equibase |date=19 April 2025 |access-date=20 April 2025}}</ref> |-style="font-size:90%; background-color:lightcyan" |align=center |2024 |Silver Knott (GB) |align=center |4 |Flavien Prat |Charlie Appleby |Godolphin Racing |align=center |{{frac|1|1|2}} miles |align=center |2:27.37 |align=center |$313,750 |align=center |II |<ref name=R2024>{{cite web|url=http://www.equibase.com/premium/eqbPDFChartPlus.cfm?RACE=8&BorP=P&TID=KEE&CTRY=USA&DT=04/20/2024&DAY=D&STYLE=EQB |title=2024 Elkhorn Stakes Grade 2 – (race 8) |work=Equibase |date=20 April 2024 |access-date=21 April 2024}}</ref> |-style="font-size:90%; background-color:lightcyan" |align=center |2023 |Verstappen |align=center |4 |Declan Cannon |Brendan P. Walsh |Andrew Farm, For the People Racing Stable, & Windmill Manor Farm |align=center |{{frac|1|1|2}} miles |align=center |2:29.28 |align=center |$333,157 |align=center |II |<ref name=R2023>{{cite web|url=http://www.equibase.com/premium/eqbPDFChartPlus.cfm?RACE=8&BorP=P&TID=KEE&CTRY=USA&DT=04/21/2023&DAY=D&STYLE=EQB |title=2023 Elkhorn Stakes Grade 2 – (race 8) |work=Equibase |date=22 April 2023 |access-date=22 April 2023}}</ref> |-style="font-size:90%; background-color:lightcyan"|-style="font-size:90%; background-color:lightcyan" |align=center |2022 |Channel Maker |align=center |8 |Luis Saez |William I. Mott |Wachtel Stable, Gary Barber, R.A. Hill Stable, Reeves Thoroughbred Racing |align=center |{{frac|1|1|2}} miles |align=center |2:27.10 |align=center |$310,538 |align=center |II |<ref name=R2022>{{cite web|url=https://www.equibase.com/premium/chartEmb.cfm?track=KEE&raceDate=04/23/2022&cy=USA&rn=9|title=2022 Elkhorn Stakes Grade 2 – (race 9) |work=Equibase |date=23 April 2022 |access-date=23 April 2022}}</ref> |-style="font-size:90%; background-color:lightcyan" |align=center |2021 |Say the Word |align=center |6 |Luis Saez |Philip D'Amato |Agave Racing Stable & Sam-Son Farm |align=center |{{frac|1|1|2}} miles |align=center |2:28.26 |align=center |$200,000 |align=center |II |<ref name=R2021>{{cite web|url=http://www.equibase.com/premium/eqbPDFChartPlus.cfm?RACE=9&BorP=P&TID=KEE&CTRY=USA&DT=04/17/2021&DAY=D&STYLE=EQB |title=2021 Elkhorn Stakes Grade 2 – (race 9) |work=Equibase |date=17 April 2021 |access-date=18 April 2021}}</ref> |-style="font-size:90%; background-color:lightcyan" |align=center |2020 |Zulu Alpha |align=center |7 |Tyler Gaffalione |Michael J. Maker |Michael M Hui |align=center |{{frac|1|1|2}} miles |align=center |2:30.82 |align=center |$175,000 |align=center |II |<ref name=R2020>{{cite web|url=http://www.equibase.com/premium/eqbPDFChartPlus.cfm?RACE=9&BorP=P&TID=KEE&CTRY=USA&DT=07/12/2020&DAY=D&STYLE=EQB |title=2020 TVG Elkhorn Stakes Grade 2 – (race 9) |work=Equibase |date=12 July 2020 |access-date=14 July 2020}}</ref> |-style="font-size:90%; background-color:lightcyan" |align=center |2019 |Bigger Picture |align=center |6 |Tyler Gaffalione |Michael J. Maker |Three Diamonds Farm |align=center |{{frac|1|1|2}} miles |align=center |2:32.00 |align=center |$250,000 |align=center |II |<ref name=R2019>{{cite web|url=http://www.equibase.com/premium/eqbPDFChartPlus.cfm?RACE=9&BorP=P&TID=KEE&CTRY=USA&DT=04/20/2019&DAY=D&STYLE=EQB |title=2019 Dixiana Elkhorn Stakes Grade 2 – (race 9) |work=Equibase |date=20 April 2019 |access-date=12 July 2020}}</ref> |-style="font-size:90%; background-color:lightcyan" |align=center |2018 |One Go All Go |align=center |6 |Chris Landeros |Charles L. Dickey |Rodney Paden |align=center |{{frac|1|1|2}} miles |align=center |2:30.76 |align=center |$250,000 |align=center |II |<ref name=R2018>{{cite web|url=http://www.equibase.com/premium/eqbPDFChartPlus.cfm?RACE=9&BorP=P&TID=KEE&CTRY=USA&DT=04/21/2018&DAY=D&STYLE=EQB |title=2018 Dixiana Elkhorn Stakes Grade 2 – (race 9) |work=Equibase |date=21 April 2018 |access-date=12 July 2020}}</ref> |-style="font-size:90%; background-color:lightcyan" |align=center |2017 |Itsinthepost (FR) |align=center |5 |Tyler Baze |Jeff Mullins |Red Baron's Barn |align=center |{{frac|1|1|2}} miles |align=center |2:31.22 |align=center |$250,000 |align=center |II |<ref name=R2017>{{cite web|url=http://www.equibase.com/premium/eqbPDFChartPlus.cfm?RACE=9&BorP=P&TID=KEE&CTRY=USA&DT=04/22/2017&DAY=D&STYLE=EQB |title=2017 Dixiana Elkhorn Stakes Grade 2 – (race 9) |work=Equibase |date=22 April 2017 |access-date=12 July 2020}}</ref> |-style="font-size:90%; background-color:lightcyan" |align=center |2016 |Da Big Hoss |align=center |5 |Florent Geroux |Michael J. Maker |Skychai Racing |align=center |{{frac|1|1|2}} miles |align=center |2:31.29 |align=center |$250,000 |align=center |II |<ref name=R2016>{{cite web|url=http://www.equibase.com/premium/eqbPDFChartPlus.cfm?RACE=9&BorP=P&TID=KEE&CTRY=USA&DT=04/23/2016&DAY=D&STYLE=EQB |title=2016 Dixiana Elkhorn Stakes Grade 2 – (race 9) |work=Equibase |date=23 April 2016 |access-date=12 July 2020}}</ref> |-style="font-size:90%; background-color:lightcyan" |align=center |2015 |Dramedy |align=center |6 |Joe Bravo |Gerald Russel Aschinger |John James Revocable Trust |align=center |{{frac|1|1|2}} miles |align=center |2:31.17 |align=center |$250,000 |align=center |II |<ref name=R2015>{{cite web|url=http://www.equibase.com/premium/eqbPDFChartPlus.cfm?RACE=9&BorP=P&TID=KEE&CTRY=USA&DT=04/18/2015&DAY=D&STYLE=EQB |title=2015 Dixiana Elkhorn Stakes Grade 2 – (race 9) |work=Equibase |date=18 April 2015 |access-date=12 July 2020}}</ref> |-style="font-size:90%; background-color:lightcyan" |align=center |2014 |Unitarian |align=center |4 |Javier Castellano |Todd A. Pletcher |Robert S. Evans |align=center |{{frac|1|1|2}} miles |align=center |2:32.60 |align=center |$250,000 |align=center |II |<ref name=R2014>{{cite web|url=http://www.equibase.com/premium/eqbPDFChartPlus.cfm?RACE=9&BorP=P&TID=KEE&CTRY=USA&DT=04/25/2014&DAY=D&STYLE=EQB |title=2014 Dixiana Elkhorn Stakes Grade 2 – (race 9) |work=Equibase |date=25 April 2014 |access-date=12 July 2020}}</ref> |-style="font-size:90%; background-color:lightcyan" |align=center |2013 |Dark Cove |align=center |6 |Joel Rosario |Michael J. Maker |Kenneth and Sarah Ramsey |align=center |{{frac|1|1|2}} miles |align=center |2:30.84 |align=center |$150,000 |align=center |II |<ref name=R2013>{{cite web|url=http://www.equibase.com/premium/eqbPDFChartPlus.cfm?RACE=9&BorP=P&TID=KEE&CTRY=USA&DT=04/26/2013&DAY=D&STYLE=EQB |title=2013 Elkhorn Stakes Grade 2 – (race 9) |work=Equibase |date=26 April 2013 |access-date=12 July 2020}}</ref> |-style="font-size:90%; background-color:lightcyan" |align=center |2012 |Point of Entry |align=center |4 |John R. Velazquez |{{nowrap|Claude R. McGaughey III}} |Phipps Stable |align=center |{{frac|1|1|2}} miles |align=center |2:29.45 |align=center |$150,000 |align=center |II |<ref name=R2012>{{cite web|url=http://www.equibase.com/premium/eqbPDFChartPlus.cfm?RACE=9&BorP=P&TID=KEE&CTRY=USA&DT=04/27/2012&DAY=D&STYLE=EQB |title=2012 Elkhorn Stakes Grade 2 – (race 9) |work=Equibase |date=27 April 2012 |access-date=12 July 2020}}</ref> |-style="font-size:90%; background-color:lightcyan" |align=center |2011 |Musketier (GER) |align=center |9 |John R. Velazquez |Roger L. Attfield |Stella Perdomo |align=center |{{frac|1|1|2}} miles |align=center |2:32.04 |align=center |$150,000 |align=center |II |<ref name=R2011>{{cite web|url=http://www.equibase.com/premium/eqbPDFChartPlus.cfm?RACE=9&BorP=P&TID=KEE&CTRY=USA&DT=04/29/2011&DAY=D&STYLE=EQB |title=2011 Elkhorn Stakes Grade 2 – (race 9) |work=Equibase |date=29 April 2011 |access-date=12 July 2020}}</ref> |-style="font-size:90%; background-color:lightcyan" |align=center |2010 |Musketier (GER) |align=center |8 |John R. Velazquez |Roger L. Attfield |Johanna Louise Glen-Teven |align=center |{{frac|1|1|2}} miles |align=center |2:31.32 |align=center |$200,000 |align=center |II |<ref name=R2010>{{cite web|url=http://www.equibase.com/premium/eqbPDFChartPlus.cfm?RACE=9&BorP=P&TID=KEE&CTRY=USA&DT=04/23/2010&DAY=D&STYLE=EQB |title=2010 Fifth Third Elkhorn Stakes Grade 2 – (race 9) |work=Equibase |date=23 April 2010 |access-date=12 July 2020}}</ref> |-style="font-size:90%; background-color:lightcyan" |align=center |2009 |Spice Route (GB) |align=center |5 |René R. Douglas |Roger L. Attfield |Attfield, Harlequin & Ralph Johnson |align=center |{{frac|1|1|2}} miles |align=center |2:29.23 |align=center |$200,000 |align=center |II |<ref name=R2009>{{cite web|url=http://www.equibase.com/premium/eqbPDFChartPlus.cfm?RACE=9&BorP=P&TID=KEE&CTRY=USA&DT=04/24/2009&DAY=D&STYLE=EQB |title=2009 Fifth Third Elkhorn Stakes Grade 2 – (race 9) |work=Equibase |date=24 April 2009 |access-date=12 July 2020}}</ref> |-style="font-size:90%; background-color:lightcyan" |align=center |2008 |Dancing Forever |align=center |5 |René R. Douglas |Claude R. McGaughey III |Phipps Stable |align=center |{{frac|1|1|2}} miles |align=center |2:29.79 |align=center |$200,000 |align=center |II |<ref name=R2008>{{cite web|url=http://www.equibase.com/premium/eqbPDFChartPlus.cfm?RACE=9&BorP=P&TID=KEE&CTRY=USA&DT=04/25/2008&DAY=D&STYLE=EQB |title=2008 Fifth Third Elkhorn Stakes Grade 2 – (race 9) |work=Equibase |date=25 April 2008 |access-date=12 July 2020}}</ref> |-style="font-size:90%; background-color:lightcyan" |align=center |2007 |Ascertain (IRE) |align=center |6 |Jamie Theriot |Niall M. O'Callaghan |Mrs. S. K. Johnston Jr., Paul J. Dixon & Dr. Gene Voss |align=center |{{frac|1|1|2}} miles |align=center |2:30.40 |align=center |$200,000 |align=center |III |<ref name=R2007>{{cite web|url=http://www.equibase.com/premium/eqbPDFChartPlus.cfm?RACE=9&BorP=P&TID=KEE&CTRY=USA&DT=04/27/2007&DAY=D&STYLE=EQB |title=2007 Fifth Third Elkhorn Stakes Grade 3 – (race 9) |work=Equibase |date=27 April 2007 |access-date=12 July 2020}}</ref> |-style="font-size:90%; background-color:lightcyan" |align=center |2006 |Pellegrino (BRZ) |align=center |7 |Shaun Bridgmohan |Roger L. Attfield |Gary A. Tanaka |align=center |{{frac|1|1|2}} miles |align=center |2:29.84 |align=center |$200,000 |align=center |III |<ref name=R2006>{{cite web|url=http://www.equibase.com/premium/eqbPDFChartPlus.cfm?RACE=9&BorP=P&TID=KEE&CTRY=USA&DT=04/28/2006&DAY=D&STYLE=EQB |title=2006 Fifth Third Elkhorn Stakes Grade 3 – (race 9) |work=Equibase |date=28 April 2006 |access-date=12 July 2020}}</ref> |-style="font-size:90%; background-color:lightcyan" |align=center |2005 |Macaw (IRE) |align=center |6 |Javier Castellano |Angel A. Penna Jr. |George Melillo |align=center |{{frac|1|1|2}} miles |align=center |2:32.62 |align=center |$200,000 |align=center |III |<ref name=R2005>{{cite web|url=http://www.equibase.com/premium/eqbPDFChartPlus.cfm?RACE=9&BorP=P&TID=KEE&CTRY=USA&DT=04/29/2005&DAY=D&STYLE=EQB |title=2005 Fifth Third Elkhorn Stakes Grade 3 – (race 9) |work=Equibase |date=29 April 2005 |access-date=12 July 2020}}</ref> |-style="font-size:90%; background-color:lightcyan" |align=center |2004 |Epicentre |align=center |5 |Jerry D. Bailey |Robert J. Frankel |Juddmonte Farms |align=center |{{frac|1|1|2}} miles |align=center |2:31.96 |align=center |$150,000 |align=center |III |<ref name=R2004>{{cite web|url=http://www.equibase.com/premium/eqbPDFChartPlus.cfm?RACE=9&BorP=P&TID=KEE&CTRY=USA&DT=04/23/2004&DAY=D&STYLE=EQB |title=2004 Elkhorn Stakes Grade 3 – (race 9) |work=Equibase |date=23 April 2004 |access-date=12 July 2020}}</ref> |-style="font-size:90%; background-color:lightcyan" |align=center |2003 |Kim Loves Bucky |align=center |6 |{{nowrap|Kent J. Desormeaux}} |John Glenney |Kim Glenney |align=center |{{frac|1|1|2}} miles |align=center |2:29.39 |align=center |$150,000 |align=center |III |<ref name=R2003>{{cite web|url=http://www.equibase.com/premium/eqbPDFChartPlus.cfm?RACE=8&BorP=P&TID=KEE&CTRY=USA&DT=04/23/2003&DAY=D&STYLE=EQB |title=2003 Elkhorn Stakes Grade 3 – (race 8) |work=Equibase |date=23 April 2003 |access-date=12 July 2020}}</ref> |-style="font-size:90%; background-color:lightcyan" |align=center |2002 |Kim Loves Bucky |align=center |5 |Jorge F. Chavez |John Glenney |Kim Glenney |align=center |{{frac|1|1|2}} miles |align=center |2:32.49 |align=center |$150,000 |align=center |III |<ref name=R2002>{{cite web|url=http://www.equibase.com/premium/eqbPDFChartPlus.cfm?RACE=8&BorP=P&TID=KEE&CTRY=USA&DT=04/24/2002&DAY=D&STYLE=EQB |title=2002 Elkhorn Stakes Grade 3 – (race 8) |work=Equibase |date=24 April 2002 |access-date=12 July 2020}}</ref> |-style="font-size:90%; background-color:lightcyan" |align=center |2001 |Williams News |align=center |6 |Robby Albarado |Thomas M. Amoss |On Target Racing Stable |align=center |{{frac|1|1|2}} miles |align=center |2:29.13 |align=center |$113,400 |align=center |III |<ref name=R2001>{{cite web|url=http://www.equibase.com/premium/eqbPDFChartPlus.cfm?RACE=8&BorP=P&TID=KEE&CTRY=USA&DT=04/25/2001&DAY=D&STYLE=EQB |title=2001 Elkhorn Stakes Grade 3 – (race 8) |work=Equibase |date=25 April 2001 |access-date=12 July 2020}}</ref> |-style="font-size:90%; background-color:lightcyan" |align=center |2000 |Drama Critic |align=center |4 |Jerry D. Bailey |Mark A. Hennig |Amerman Racing Stables |align=center |{{frac|1|1|2}} miles |align=center |2:28.00 |align=center |$112,500 |align=center |III |<ref name=R2000>{{cite web|url=http://www.equibase.com/premium/eqbPDFChartPlus.cfm?RACE=8&BorP=P&TID=KEE&CTRY=USA&DT=04/26/2000&DAY=D&STYLE=EQB |title=2000 Elkhorn Stakes Grade 3 – (race 8) |work=Equibase |date=26 April 2000 |access-date=12 July 2020}}</ref> |-style="font-size:90%; background-color:lightcyan" |align=center |1999 |African Dancer |align=center |7 |Jerry D. Bailey |William I. Mott |Pin Oak Stable |align=center |{{frac|1|1|2}} miles |align=center |2:27.80 |align=center |$109,900 |align=center |III |<ref name=R1999>{{cite web|url=http://www.equibase.com/premium/eqbPDFChartPlus.cfm?RACE=8&BorP=P&TID=KEE&CTRY=USA&DT=04/21/1999&DAY=D&STYLE=EQB |title=1999 Elkhorn Stakes Grade 3 – (race 8) |work=Equibase |date=21 April 1999 |access-date=12 July 2020}}</ref> |-style="font-size:90%; background-color:lightcyan" |align=center |1998 |African Dancer |align=center |6 |Jerry D. Bailey |William I. Mott |Pin Oak Stable |align=center |{{frac|1|1|2}} miles |align=center |2:31.60 |align=center |$107,600 |align=center |III |<ref name=R1998>{{cite web|url=http://www.equibase.com/premium/eqbPDFChartPlus.cfm?RACE=8&BorP=P&TID=KEE&CTRY=USA&DT=04/22/1998&DAY=D&STYLE=EQB |title=1998 Elkhorn Stakes Grade 3 – (race 8) |work=Equibase |date=22 April 1998 |access-date=12 July 2020}}</ref> |-style="font-size:90%; background-color:lightcyan" |align=center |1997 |Chief Bearhart |align=center |4 |José A. Santos |Mark R. Frostad |Sam-Son Farm |align=center |{{frac|1|1|2}} miles |align=center |2:28.40 |align=center |$110,200 |align=center |III |<ref name=R1997>{{cite web|url=http://www.equibase.com/premium/eqbPDFChartPlus.cfm?RACE=8&BorP=P&TID=KEE&CTRY=USA&DT=04/25/1997&DAY=D&STYLE=EQB |title=1997 Elkhorn Stakes Grade 3 – (race 8) |work=Equibase |date=25 April 1997 |access-date=12 July 2020}}</ref> |-style="font-size:90%; background-color:lightcyan" |align=center |1996 |Vladivostok |align=center |6 |Pat Day |Neil J. Howard | Bayard Sharp |align=center |{{frac|1|1|2}} miles |align=center |2:30.80 |align=center |$110,100 |align=center |III |<ref name=R1996>{{cite web|url=http://www.equibase.com/premium/eqbPDFChartPlus.cfm?RACE=8&BorP=P&TID=KEE&CTRY=USA&DT=04/26/1996&DAY=D&STYLE=EQB |title=1996 Elkhorn Stakes Grade 3 – (race 8) |work=Equibase |date=26 April 1996 |access-date=12 July 2020}}</ref> |-style="font-size:90%; background-color:lightcyan" |align=center |1995 |{{nowrap|Marvin's Faith (IRE)}} |align=center |4 |Craig Perret |Ian P. D. Jory |Marvin Malmouth |align=center |{{frac|1|1|8}} miles |align=center |1:47.00 |align=center |$114,000 |align=center |II |<ref name=R1995>{{cite web|url=http://www.equibase.com/premium/eqbPDFChartPlus.cfm?RACE=8&BorP=P&TID=KEE&CTRY=USA&DT=04/19/1995&DAY=D&STYLE=EQB |title=1995 Elkhorn Stakes Grade 2 – (race 8) |work=Equibase |date=19 April 1995 |access-date=12 July 2020}}</ref> |-style="font-size:90%; background-color:lightcyan" |align=center |1994 |Lure |align=center |5 |Mike E. Smith |Claude R. McGaughey III |Claiborne Farm |align=center |{{frac|1|1|8}} miles |align=center |1:53.60 |align=center |$107,300 |align=center |II |<ref name=R1994>{{cite web|url=http://www.equibase.com/premium/eqbPDFChartPlus.cfm?RACE=8&BorP=P&TID=KEE&CTRY=USA&DT=04/15/1994&DAY=D&STYLE=EQB |title=1994 Elkhorn Stakes Grade 2 – (race 8) |work=Equibase |date=15 April 1994 |access-date=12 July 2020}}</ref> |-style="font-size:90%; background-color:lightcyan" |align=center |1993 |Coaxing Matt |align=center |4 |Pat Day |Neil L. Pessin |Elmer E. Miller |align=center |{{frac|1|1|8}} miles |align=center |1:47.60 |align=center |$110,650 |align=center |II |<ref name=R1993>{{cite web|url=http://www.equibase.com/premium/eqbPDFChartPlus.cfm?RACE=8&BorP=P&TID=KEE&CTRY=USA&DT=04/08/1993&DAY=D&STYLE=EQB |title=1993 Elkhorn Stakes Grade 2 – (race 8) |work=Equibase |date=8 April 1993 |access-date=12 July 2020}}</ref> |-style="font-size:90%; background-color:lightcyan" |align=center |1992 |Fourstars Allstar |align=center |4 |Jerry D. Bailey |Leo O'Brien |Richard M. Bomze |align=center |{{frac|1|1|8}} miles |align=center |1:47.60 |align=center |$112,300 |align=center |II |<ref name=R1992>{{cite web|url=http://www.equibase.com/premium/eqbPDFChartPlus.cfm?RACE=8&BorP=P&TID=KEE&CTRY=USA&DT=04/10/1992&DAY=D&STYLE=EQB |title=1992 Elkhorn Stakes Grade 2 – (race 8) |work=Equibase |date=10 April 1992 |access-date=12 July 2020}}</ref> |-style="font-size:90%; background-color:lightcyan" |align=center |1991 |Itsallgreektome |align=center |4 |Russell Baze |Wallace Dollase |Jhayare Stables |align=center |{{frac|1|1|8}} miles |align=center |1:51.20 |align=center |$109,450 |align=center |II |<ref name=R1991>{{cite web|url=http://www.equibase.com/premium/eqbPDFChartPlus.cfm?RACE=8&BorP=P&TID=KEE&CTRY=USA&DT=04/14/1991&DAY=D&STYLE=EQB |title=1991 Elkhorn Stakes Grade 2 – (race 8) |work=Equibase |date=14 April 1991 |access-date=12 July 2020}}</ref> |-style="font-size:90%; background-color:lightcyan" |align=center |1990 |Ten Keys |align=center |6 |Randy Romero |Michael V. Pino |Charles Linhoss |align=center |{{frac|1|1|8}} miles |align=center |1:51.80 |align=center |$109,950 |align=center |II |<ref name=R1990>{{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/search/#lnd=1&query=Elkhorn+Ten+Keys+Yankee&ymd=1990-04-15 |title=Ten Keys outduels Yankee Affair in Elkhorn battle of oldtimers (1990 Elkhorn Stakes – race 6: ''held 14 April 1990'') |work=The Courier-Journal |date=15 April 1990 |access-date=12 July 2020 |page=45 |first=Jennie |last=Rees}}</ref> |-style="font-size:90%; background-color:lightcyan" |align=center |1989 |Exclusive Partner |align=center |7 |Fernando Toro |Richard E. Mandella | R. Dee Hubbard |align=center |{{frac|1|1|8}} miles |align=center |1:50.40 |align=center |$84,450 |align=center |III |<ref name=R1989>{{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/search/#lnd=1&query=Elkhorn+Exclusive+Partner&ymd=1989-04-28&offset=3 |title=Toro boots Exclusive Partner to Elkhorn victory (1989 Elkhorn Stakes – race 8: ''held 27 April 1989'') |work=The Courier-Journal |date=28 April 1989 |access-date=12 July 2020 |page=51 |first=Dave |last=Koerner}}</ref> |-style="font-size:90%; background-color:lightcyan" |align=center |1988 |Yankee Affair |align=center |6 |Pat Day |Henry L. Carroll |Ju Ju Jen Stable |align=center |{{frac|1|1|8}} miles |align=center |1:49.60 |align=center |$86,900 |align=center |III |<ref name=R1988>{{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/search/#lnd=1&query=Elkhorn+Yankee+Affair+Day&ymd=1988-04-21&offset=4 |title=Yankee Affair gets message from Day and wins Elkhorn (1988 Elkhorn Stakes – race 8: ''held 20 April 1988'') |work=The Courier-Journal |date=21 April 1988 |access-date=12 July 2020 |pages=11, 31 |first=Jim |last=Terhume}}</ref> |-style="font-size:90%; background-color:lightcyan" |align=center |1987 |Manila |align=center |4 |Jacinto Vásquez |LeRoy Jolley |Bradley M. Shannon |align=center |{{frac|1|1|8}} miles |align=center |1:48.40 |align=center |$53,875 |align=center | |<ref name=R1987>{{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/search/#lnd=1&query=Elkhorn+Manila+cookie&ymd=1987-04-15 |title=Manila, one turf cookie at Keeneland, shows how great ones make it look easy (1987 Elkhorn Stakes – race 8: ''held 20 April 1987'') |work=The Courier-Journal |date=21 April 1987 |access-date=12 July 2020 |pages=11, 13 |first=Jennie |last=Rees}}</ref> |-style="font-size:90%; background-color:lightcyan" |align=center |1986 |Lieutenant's Lark |align=center |4 |Frank Lovato Jr. |Howard M. Tesher |Lowell T. Stevens |align=center |{{frac|1|1|8}} miles |align=center |1:54.60 |align=center |$55,925 |align=center | |<ref name=R1986>{{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/search/#lnd=1&query=Elkhorn++%09Lieutenant%27s+Lark&ymd=1986-04-16&offset=4 |title=Lieutenant's Lark, wins wire to wire in Elkhorn (1986 Elkhorn Stakes – race 7: ''held 20 April 1986'') |work=The Courier-Journal |date=21 April 1986 |access-date=12 July 2020 |page=43 |first=Jennie |last=Rees}}</ref> |}

== See also == * List of American and Canadian Graded races

== External links == * [https://issuu.com/keeneland/docs/media_guide-s2015 2015 Keeneland Media Guide]

==References== {{reflist|2}}

Category:Grade 2 stakes races in the United States Category:Turf races in the United States Category:Flat horse races for four-year-olds Category:Keeneland horse races Category:Horse races established in 1986 Category:1986 establishments in Kentucky