The James W. Murphy Stakes is an American Thoroughbred horse race run annually at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, Maryland. Open to three-year-old horses, it is contested over a distance of one mile on turf.2007 Maryland Jockey Club Media Guide, page 63 on March 3, 2007.

Beginning with the 2010 race, the Woodlawn Stakes was renamed the James W. Murphy Stakes in honor of the late trainer, James W. Murphy, a stalwart on the Maryland racing circuit.Preakness.com – Mar 16, 2010 The race is run on the third Saturday of May on the Preakness Stakes undercard. The race was originally named in honor of the Woodlawn Vase. Due to heavy rains, the 2008 edition had to be switched from the turf to miles on the muddy main track.

The race attracts a different type of horse than the older Dixie Stakes, also run on the turf at Pimlico on that same day. First and most importantly, the Woodlawn is run at one mile, which is considered a sprint on the turf, while the Dixie is run at miles. Horses from the Woodlawn will typically be candidates for the Breeders' Cup Mile later in the year, while Dixie Stakes horses will typically target the Breeders' Cup Turf. The Woodlawn is also restricted to only horses that are three years old, while the Dixie is for any horse three years old and up.

Artie Schiller in 2004 and English Channel in 2005 are the only Woodlawn Stakes winners to go on and win a Breeders' Cup race.

The Woodlawn Stakes was run as a Handicap race in 1966. The race was taken off the turf and run on the main track in 1967, 1975–1978, 1980, 1981, 1988–1990, 1997, 1998 and 2003. The Woodlawn Stakes was an American Grade III stakes race between 1973 through 1989.

The race was run in two divisions in 1986, 1985, 1981, 1975, 1974, 1973, 1971, 1969 and 1968.

Records

Speed record: 1 mile – 1:34.32 – Woodwin W (2015) miles – 1:43 2/5 – Pulverizing (1989)

Most wins by a jockey: 3 – Eldon Nelson (1967, 1970, 1973) 3 – William Passmore (1969, 1981 (2×)) 3 – Vincent Bracciale Jr. (1973, 1980, 1985) 3 – Edgar Prado (1993, 1996, 1997) 3 – John R. Velazquez (2005, 2009, 2011) 3 – Joel Rosario (2012, 2013, 2017)

Most wins by a trainer: 3 – Del W. Carroll (1969, 1970, 1980)

Most wins by an owner: 2 – Skeedattle Associates (2001 & 2002) 2 – Frank E. Power (1969, 1971)

Winners Year Winner Jockey Trainer Owner Distance Time Purse2026Turf StarJorge RuizH. Graham MotionCalumet Farm1 mile1:35.82$100,0002025Reagan’s Wit José OrtizCherie DeVauxWest Point Thoroughbreds, David Ingordo & CJ Stables1 mile 1:40.25$100,0002024FulmineoFlavien PratArnaud DelacourStarlight Racing & Mark B. Grier1 mile1:44.78$100,0002023NagirrocFlavien PratH. Graham MotionLittle Red Feather Racing, Madaket Stables & William Strauss1 mile 1:33.11$100,0002022JoeVictor R. CarrascoMichael J. TrombettaThe Elkstone Group1 mile1:35.26$100,0002021 T D Dance Javier Castellano Brad H. Cox Madakeet Stables, LLC1 mile1:34.89$100,0002020 Don Juan Kitten Gabriel Saez Danny Gargan Kenneth & Sarah Ramsey1 mile1:42.24$100,0002019 English Bee José Ortiz H. Graham Motion Calumet Farm1 mile1:35.60$100,0002018 Tap Daddy Ricardo Santana Jr. Steve Asmussen Winchell Thoroughbreds1 1/16 mile1:43.67$100,0002017 Yoshida Joel Rosario William Mott WinStar Farm & China Horse 1 mile1:36.83$100,0002016 Marengo Road Julian Pimentel Michael Trombetta Harry & Tom Meyerhoff 1 mile1:39.04$100,0002015 Woodwin W Jevian Toledo Jamie Ness Woody Weeks1 mile1:34.32$100,0002014 Wallyanna Javier Castellano Michael Pino Tim O'Donahue Racing1 mile1:39.09$100,0002013 Redwood Kitten Joel Rosario Wesley Ward Kenneth Ramsey 1 mile1:35.17$100,0002012 Skyring Joel Rosario D. Wayne Lukas Bluegrass Hall1 mile1:35.64$100,0002011 Chinglish John Velazquez Mark Hennig Jerry & Ron Frankel1 mile1:40.05$100,0002010 Beau Choix Javier Castellano Barclay Tagg Belle Meadows Farm1 mile1:34.93$70,0002009 Affirmatif John Velazquez Todd Pletcher Wertheimer et Frère1 mile1:35.70$50,0002008 Termsofengagement Rosie Napravnik Nancy Alberts Chance Romance Rac.1-1/161:45.64$75,0002007 Rebel Yeller Erick Rodriguez Rodney Jenkins Centennial Farms1 mile1:37.56$75,0002006Rock LobsterJoseph Rocco Jr.Michael DickinsonFlatbird Stable1-1/161:44.06$100,0002005English ChannelJohn VelazquezTodd PletcherJames Scatuorchio1-1/161:45.55$100,0002004Artie SchillerRichard MiglioreJames A. JerkensTimber Bay Farm1-1/161:41.86$100,0002003Christmas AwayRamon DomínguezRobbie BailesElmon Gray1-1/161:45.73$100,0002002Mr. O'BrienPat DayMichael DickinsonSkeedattle Associates1-1/161:40.33$75,0002001UnaccountedleaMario PinoAnthony DutrowSkeedattle Associates1-1/161:45.73$75,0002000Blaze and BluesRick WilsonH. Graham MotionLazy Lane Farms1-1/161:41.20$75,0001999HolditholditholditSteve HamiltonJeffrey CarleRocky Richter1-1/161:42.60$75,0001998PoolmanJoseph Rocco Jr.Steve KlesarisVictoria Racing Stables1-1/161:44.20$75,0001997Two SmartEdgar PradoH. Graham MotionHerringswell Stables1-1/161:43.40$75,0001996Allied ForcesEdgar PradoKiaran McLaughlinStavloi Anavisou1-1/161:42.60$75,0001995Ops SmileAlberto DelgadoJ. William BonifaceKarp Warfield1-1/161:43.20$75,0001994Honorable FlightLarry C. ReynoldsDale CapuanoCostas Triantafilos1-1/161:44.20$75,0001993P. J. HigginsEdgar PradoMary E. EpplerMary E. Eppler1-1/161:43.80$75,0001992Binary LightHerb McCauleyPatrick J. KellyLive Oak Plantation Racing1-1/161:48.80$75,0001991LinkJacinto VásquezHoward M. TesherStewart Madison1-1/161:42.20$75,0001990Baron de VauxJoe RoccoCharles PeoplesDormello Stud1-1/161:45.40$75,0001989PulverizingAllen T. StacyJerry RobbHerbert Allen1-1/161:43.40$100,0001988FreezeesDonnie Miller Jr.James W. MurphyJane du Pont Lunger1-1/161:45.20$66,5001987Phantom JetKeith K. AllenPhilip A. GleavesMill Creek Farm1 mile1:36.00$66,5001986Tropical WhipMike Hunter Marvin MoncriefStanley S. Bender et al.1 mile1:35.80$66,5001986Fork Union CadetAllen T. StacyFerris AllenDavid Popofsky1 mile1:36.80$66,5001985 #Tent UpVincent BraccialeHoward M. TesherGeoffrey A. Huguely1 mile1:40.00$66,5001985 #RappashodDonnie Miller Jr.Phil GleavesNot Found1 mile1:39.20$66,5001984NagurskiLarry SaumellMichael J. DoyleDogwood Stable1 mile1:44.60$66,5001983Disarco's RibJulie KroneRichard DutrowNot Found1 mile1:39.00 $66,5001982Give Me StrengthJean-Luc SamynLuis BarreraHappy Valley Farm1 mile1:39.80$66,5001981 #Thirty Eight PacesWilliam PassmoreKing T. LeatherburyDouble Paces Stable1-1/161:44.40$66,5001981 #Timely CounselWilliam PassmoreNot FoundNot Found1-1/161:44.40$66,5001980 Blue EnsignVincent BraccialeDel W. CarrollLocust Hill Farm1-1/161:44.60$66,5001979SmartenSam MapleWoody StephensRyehill Farm1 mile1:41.80$66,5001978 Iron LegendMichael SimVictor ColadonatoVictor Coladonato1-1/161:44.20$38,8001977 Important ReasonTommy LeeNot FoundNot Found1 mile1:42.00$31,8001976 ImpeccableLeroy MoyersNot FoundNot Found1-1/161:45.20$31,8001975 #Dancing ChampChuck BaltazarBud DelpWindfields Farm1-1/161:45.20$50,0001975 #Naturally BoldAnthony AgnelloJudith ZouckP. Tiano1-1/161:45.20$50,0001974 #Neapolitan WayHerb HinojosaLawrence W. JenningsElizabeth F. Thomas1 mile1:38.00$50,0001974 #ConesabaBuck ThornburgW. Burling CocksJoy Valentine1 mile1:36.80$50,0001973 #Roman NumeralsVincent BraccialeNot FoundNot Found1 mile1:40.20$50,0001973 #London Company Eldon NelsonLeRoy JolleyChance Hill Farm1 mile1:39.60$50,0001972DubassoffRon TurcotteThomas J. KellyJohn M. Schiff1 mile1:41.60$35,5001971 #Lord HussarGeorge CusimanoEdward J. YowellHarry Frelinghuysen1 mile1:37.20$50,0001971 #Bold StatementWilliam HartackEddie AnspachFrank E. Power1 mile1:38.60$50,0001970Needle's NooseEldon NelsonDel W. CarrollWilliam S. Farish III1 mile1:40.60$38,1001969 #Greengrass GreeneGeorge CusimanoDel W. CarrollMichael Grace Phipps1 mile1:37.40$25,3001969 #Spring MornWilliam PassmoreEddie AnspachFrank E. Power1 mile1:37.80$25,3001968 #Mara LarkRobert Wholey Jr.Pancho MartinSigmund Sommer1 mile1:37.00 $25,3001968 #Hand to HandJorge VelásquezNot FoundNot Found1 mile1:37.60$25,3001967Top BidEldon NelsonEdward A. NeloyGladys Mills Phipps1-1/161:44.00$31,8001966ExhibitionistHeliodoro GustinesHirsch JacobsEthel D. Jacobs1 mile1:42.00$31,800

A # signifies that the race was run in two divisions in 1985, 1981, 1975, 1974, 1973, 1971, 1969 and 1968.

See also

James W. Murphy Stakes top three finishers Pimlico Race Course List of graded stakes at Pimlico Race Course

References