The Charles Town Oaks is a Grade III American Thoroughbred horse race for three year old fillies, over a distance of 7 furlongs on the dirt held annually in September at Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races in Charles Town, West Virginia. The event currently carries a purse of $500,000.
| Grade III race | |
| Location | Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races Charles Town, West Virginia |
|---|---|
| Inaugurated | 2009 |
| Race type | Thoroughbred – Flat racing |
| Website | Charles Town Races |
| Race information | |
| Distance | 7 furlongs |
| Surface | Dirt |
| Track | Left-handed |
| Qualification | Fillies, three years old |
| Weight | 123 lbs with allowances |
| Purse | $500,000 (2022) |
History edit
The event was inaugurated in 2009 with stakes of $250,000. With such a purse the race attracted several good fillies and by 2014 the event was classified as a Grade III with $500,000 stakes.[1]
Records edit
Speed record:
- 1:23.42 – Society (2022)
Margins:
- 9+3⁄4 lengths – Miss Behaviour (2014)
Most wins by a jockey:
- 2 – Fredy Peltroche (2018, 2020)
Most wins by a trainer:
- 3 – Steven M. Asmussen (2009, 2021, 2022)
Most wins by an owner:
- No owner has won the event more than once
Winners edit
| Year | Winner | Jockey | Trainer | Owner | Distance | Time | Purse | Grade | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Vahva | John R. Velazquez | Cherie DeVaux | Belladonna Racing, Edward J. Hudson Jr., West Point Thoroughbreds, LBD Stable, Nice Guys Stables, Manganaro Bloodstock, Runnels Racing, Steve Hornstock & Twin Brook Stables | 7 furlongs | 1:25.01 | $750,000 | III | [2] |
| 2022 | Society | Tyler Gaffalione | Steven M. Asmussen | Peter E. Blum Thoroughbreds | 7 furlongs | 1:23.42 | $500,440 | III | [3] |
| 2021 | † Pauline's Pearl | Brian Hernandez Jr. | Steven M. Asmussen | Stonestreet Stables | 7 furlongs | 1:24.37 | $400,000 | III | [4] |
| 2020 | Fly On Angel | Fredy Peltroche | Claudio A. Gonzalez | Joseph E. Besecker | 7 furlongs | 1:26.15 | $200,000 | III | [5] |
| 2019 | Lady T N T | Juan D. Acosta | Joe Sharp | Scott & Evan Dilworth | 7 furlongs | 1:25.23 | $300,000 | III | [6] |
| 2018 | Late Night Pow Wow | Fredy Peltroche | Javier Contreras | Javier Contreras | 7 furlongs | 1:24.37 | $300,000 | III | [7] |
| 2017 | Tequilita | Luis Saez | Michael R. Matz | Dorothy A. Matz | 7 furlongs | 1:26.01 | $300,000 | III | [8] |
| 2016 | Covey Trace | Arnaldo Bocachica | William J. Denzik Jr | Brook T. Smith & Denzik Thoroughbreds | 7 furlongs | 1:26.99 | $350,000 | III | [9] |
| 2015 | Hot City Girl | Jose L. Ortiz | Linda L. Rice | Lady Sheila Stable | 7 furlongs | 1:23.80 | $350,000 | III | [10] |
| 2014 | Miss Behaviour | Jevian Toledo | Phil Schoenthal | Cal MacWilliam & Neil Teitelbaum | 7 furlongs | 1:24.69 | $500,000 | III | [11] |
| 2013 | So Many Ways | Miguel Mena | Thomas M. Amoss | Maggi Moss | 7 furlongs | 1:26.62 | $400,000 | Listed | [12] |
| 2012 | Book Review | Javier Castellano | Chad C. Brown | Gary & Mary West | 7 furlongs | 1:24.65 | $400,000 | Listed | [13] |
| 2011 | Strike the Moon | Julian Pimentel | Michael J. Trombetta | R. Larry Johnson | 7 furlongs | 1:24.64 | $400,000 | Listed | [14] |
| 2010 | Derwin's Star | Kendrick Carmouche | Steve Klesaris | Puglisi Racing & Steve Klesaris | 7 furlongs | 1:24.82 | $400,000 | Listed | [15] |
| 2009 | Four Gifts | Robby Albarado | Steven M. Asmussen | Heiligbrodt Racing Stables | 7 furlongs | 1:24.82 | $250,000 | Listed | [16] |
Notes:
† In the 2021 running of the event R Adios Jersey was first past the post and wagering was paid out as the winner, however the horse returned a positive after tests showed the presence of flunixin in her system [17] and consequently was disqualified from the prizemoney and was placed tenth (last). Pauline's Pearl was declared the official winner of the event.
See also edit
References edit
- ^ "Charles Town Oaks (Gr. 3)". equibase. 19 April 2020. Retrieved 19 April 2020.
- ^ "2022 Charles Town Oaks Grade 3 – (race 10)". Equibase. 25 August 2023. Retrieved 26 August 2023.
- ^ "2022 Charles Town Oaks Grade 3 – (race 11)". Equibase. 26 August 2022. Retrieved 27 August 2022.
- ^ "2021 Charles Town Oaks Grade 3 – (race 11)". Equibase. 27 August 2021. Retrieved 24 August 2022.
- ^ "2020 Charles Town Oaks Grade 3 – (race 10)". Equibase. 28 August 2020. Retrieved 29 August 2020.
- ^ "2019 Charles Town Oaks Grade 3 – (race 11)". Equibase. 21 September 2019. Retrieved 19 April 2020.
- ^ "2018 Charles Town Oaks Grade 3 – (race 11)". Equibase. 22 September 2018. Retrieved 19 April 2020.
- ^ "2017 Charles Town Oaks Grade 3 – (race 13)". Equibase. 23 September 2017. Retrieved 19 April 2020.
- ^ "2016 Charles Town Oaks Grade 3 – (race 11)". Equibase. 17 September 2016. Retrieved 19 April 2020.
- ^ "2015 Charles Town Oaks S. Grade 3 – (race 11)". Equibase. 19 September 2015. Retrieved 19 April 2020.
- ^ "2014 Charles Town Oaks Grade 3 – (race 11)". Equibase. 20 September 2014. Retrieved 19 April 2020.
- ^ "2013 Charles Town Oaks Listed – (race 12)". Equibase. 21 September 2013. Retrieved 19 April 2020.
- ^ "2012 Charles Town Oaks Listed – (race 10)". Equibase. 22 September 2012. Retrieved 19 April 2020.
- ^ "2011 Charles Town Oaks Listed – (race 10)". Equibase. 17 September 2011. Retrieved 19 April 2020.
- ^ "2010 Charles Town Oaks Listed – (race 11)". Equibase. 18 September 2010. Retrieved 19 April 2020.
- ^ "2009 Charles Town Oaks Listed – (race 10)". Equibase. 15 August 2009. Retrieved 19 April 2020.
- ^ BloodHorse Staff (12 February 2022). "R Adios Jersey DQ'd in Charles Town Oaks, Baxter Fined; Trainer Georgina Baxter was fined $1,000 for the Class 4 drug violation". Retrieved 24 August 2022.