Groupie Doll Stakes facts for kids
| Listed race | |
| Location | Ellis Park Race Course Henderson, Kentucky, United States |
|---|---|
| Inaugurated | 1982 (as Gardenia Handicap) |
| Race type | Thoroughbred – Flat racing |
| Race information | |
| Distance | 1 mile (8 furlongs) |
| Surface | Dirt |
| Track | left-handed |
| Qualification | Three-year-olds & Up fillies & Mares |
| Weight | Assigned |
| Purse | $150,000 |
The Groupie Doll Stakes is an exciting horse race held every year in early August. It takes place at Ellis Park Race Course in Henderson, Kentucky, in the United States. This race is special because it's only for female horses, called fillies (young females) and Mares (older females), who are three years old or older. They race one mile (which is 8 furlongs) on a dirt track. The winner gets a prize of $150,000!
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The Story of the Race
This horse race started a long time ago, in 1982. Back then, it was called the 'Gardenia Stakes' or 'Gardenia Handicap'. It was named after the beautiful gardenia flower.
Later, the race was renamed to honor a very famous horse. This horse was named Groupie Doll, and she won the race in 2011.
The race also has different levels of importance. In 1988, it became a 'Grade III' race, which means it was considered a very important competition. However, in 2019, it became a 'Listed' race. This still means it's a significant race, but it's a step below a Grade III race.
Race Records and Achievements
Over the years, many horses, trainers, and jockeys have set impressive records in the Groupie Doll Stakes.
Fastest Race Times
The speed record is the fastest time a horse has completed the race.
- For the 1-mile distance, the fastest time was 1 minute and 34.97 seconds. This record was set by a horse named Devious Intent in 2013.
- When the race was sometimes run at 1 and 1/8 miles, the fastest time was 1 minute and 47.60 seconds. This record was set by Lt. Lao in 1988.
Trainers with the Most Wins
A trainer is the person who teaches and prepares the horses for races.
- Dale Romans has won this race three times (in 2004, 2008, and 2014).
- Brad H. Cox has also won three times (in 2015, 2017, and 2021).
Jockeys with the Most Wins
A Jockey is the rider of the horse during the race.
- Larry Melancon has won this race three times (in 1990, 2007, and 2009).
- Mark Guidry has won twice (in 2001 and 2004).
Past Winners of the Groupie Doll Stakes
Here is a list of some of the horses that have won the Groupie Doll Stakes:
| Year |
Winner |
Age |
Jockey |
Trainer |
Owner |
Dist. (Miles) |
Time |
Gr. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Li'l Tootsie | 5 | Edgar Morales | Thomas M. Amoss | Joel Politi | 1-mile | 1:37.42 | Listed |
| 2021 | Matera | 5 | Florent Geroux | Brad H. Cox | Don Alberto Stables | 1-mile | 1:36.41 | Listed |
| 2020 | Lady Kate | 5 | Florent Geroux | Eddie Kenneally | Anderson Stables | 1-mile | 1:35.89 | Listed |
| 2019 | Go Google Yourself | 5 | Brian Hernandez Jr. | Paul J. McGee | Jay Em Ess Stable | 1-mile | 1:36.43 | Listed |
| 2018 | Champagne Problems | 5 | Calvin H. Borel | Ian R. Wilkes | Six Column Stables | 1-mile | 1:36.74 | III |
| 2017 | Tiger Moth | 5 | Corey Lanerie | Brad H. Cox | John D. Gunther | 1-mile | 1:36.30 | III |
| 2016 | Innovative Idea | 4 | Marlon St. Julien | Eoin G. Harty | Godolphin Racing | 1-mile | 1:36.33 | III |
| 2015 | Call Pat | 6 | Joe Rocco Jr. | Brad H. Cox | Miller Racing, LLC | 1-mile | 1:35.14 | III |
| 2014 | Molly Morgan | 5 | Jesús Castañón | Dale Romans | William D. Cubbedge | 1-mile | 1:36.72 | III |
| 2013 | Devious Intent | 4 | Roberto Morales | Kellyn Gorder | TK Stables (Kevin & Tammie Hulse) | 1-mile | 1:34.97 | III |
| 2012 | Salty Strike | 4 | Victor Lebron | Kenneth McPeek | Craig Singer | 1-mile | 1:36.81 | III |
| 2011 | Groupie Doll | 3 | Greta Kuntzweiler | William Bradley | Fred & William Bradley | 1-mile | 1:37.37 | III |
| 2010 | Direct Line | 4 | Tony Farina | Vickie Oliver | St. George Farm Racing | 1-mile | 1:38.32 | III |
| 2009 | Whirlie Bertie | 4 | Larry Melancon | Steve Margolis | Bertram & Elaine Klein | 1-mile | 1:35.80 | III |
| 2008 | Swift Temper | 4 | Victor Lebron | Dale Romans | Mark H. Stanley | 1-mile | 1:37.55 | III |
| 2007 | Pleasant Hill | 4 | Larry Melancon | Greg Foley | Donamire Farm | 1-mile | 1:38.85 | III |
| 2006 | Prospective Saint | 5 | Eddie Castro | Martin D. Wolfson | Charles Miller | 1-mile | 1:36.13 | III |
| 2005 | Dream of Summer | 6 | Corey Nakatani | Juan J. Garcia | James Weigel | 1-mile | 1:35.32 | III |
| 2004 | Angela's Love | 4 | Mark Guidry | Dale Romans | Bill & Vicki Poston | 1+1⁄8 | 1:49.54 | III |
| 2003 | Bare Necessities | 4 | René Douglas | Wallace Dollase | Iron County Farms Inc. (George E. Middleton) | 1+1⁄8 | 1:50.09 | III |
| 2002 | Minister's Baby | 4 | Craig Perret | Ken McPeek | Lucky Seven Stable (Mike Makin) | 1+1⁄8 | 1:49.73 | III |
| 2001 | Asher | 4 | Mark Guidry | Ronald Moquett | Pepper Tree Farms | 1+1⁄8 | 1:50.16 | III |
| 2000 | Silent Eskimo | 5 | James Lopez | Bobby C. Barnett | John A. Franks | 1+1⁄8 | 1:50.56 | III |
| 1999 | Lines of Beauty | 4 | Francisco Torres | Randy Martin | Marco Thoroughbred Corp. (Marco Bommarito) | 1+1⁄8 | 1:49.60 | III |
| 1998 | Meter Maid | 4 | Patrick Johnson | Stanley M. Hough | Robert E. Courtney | 1+1⁄8 | 1:51.00 | |
| 1997 | Three Fanfares | 4 | Fabio Arguello Jr. | Michael Tammaro | Mereworth Farm | 1+1⁄8 | 1:49.00 | |
| 1996 | Country Cat | 4 | Donna Barton | D. Wayne Lukas | Overbrook Farm | 1+1⁄8 | 1:49.60 | |
| 1995 | Laura's Pistolette | 4 | Eddie Martin Jr. | Murray Johnson | Jack Smith | 1+1⁄8 | 1:50.80 | |
| 1994 | Alphabulous | 5 | Otto Thorwarth | Steve Brown | R. Coppola/W. Wright | 1+1⁄8 | 1:50.00 | |
| 1993 | Erica's Dream | 5 | Willie Martinez | Bobby C. Barnett | Lushland Farm | 1+1⁄8 | 1:49.80 | |
| 1992 | Bungalow | 5 | Francisco Torres | Harvey L. Vanier | Nancy A. Vanier | 1+1⁄8 | 1:48.60 | |
| 1991 | Summer Matinee | 4 | Corey Black | D. Wayne Lukas | Clover Racing Stable | 1+1⁄8 | 1:50.50 | |
| 1990 | Evangelical | 4 | Larry Melancon | William I. Mott | Bertram & Diana Firestone | 1+1⁄8 | 1:49.80 | |
| 1989 | Lawyer Talk | 5 | Mary E. Doser | Sam Ramer | M. W. Miller Jr. | 1+1⁄8 | 1:50.00 | |
| 1988 | Lt. Lao | 4 | Donald Brumfield | James Eakins | Robert C. Keller | 1+1⁄8 | 1:47.60 | |
| 1987 | No Choice | 4 | Charles Woods Jr. | Mike Lauer | Webb Farms | 1+1⁄8 | 1:49.20 | |
| 1986 | Queen Alexandra | 4 | Darrell E. Foster | George Baker Jr. | Rosalind Rosenthal | 1+1⁄8 | 1:49.20 | |
| 1985 | Crimson Orchid | 3 | Scott E. Miller | Vickie Foley | Diane Dodge | 1+1⁄8 | 1:49.80 | |
| 1984 | Rambling Rhythm | 3 | Luis J. Martinez | Rick Hiles | William B. Robinson | 1+1⁄8 | 1:50.20 | |
| 1983 | Migola | 3 | Garth Patterson | Ray Lawrence Jr. | Spendthrift Farm | 1+1⁄8 | 1:51.60 | |
| 1982 | Sweetest Chant | 4 | Earlie Fires | Joseph M. Bollero | Russell L. Reineman | 1+1⁄8 | 1:49.80 |
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