Black Gold Stakes

The Black Gold Stakes at Fair Grounds Race Course in New Orleans, Louisiana is a race on turf for three-year-old Thoroughbred horses. First run in 1958, the race is named in honor of the 1924 Kentucky Derby winner and U. S. Racing Hall of Fame stallion Black Gold. It is tradition that the winning jockey of the race places flowers on the horse's grave in the infield.Black Gold's profile at the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame Retrieved August 21, 2018

Historical notes Through 1978 the race was open to horses age three and older.

Run on turf in 1998, 2000-2004, 2008-2009, 2012-2016, 2018. Scheduled to run on turf in 1999 and 2005 though 2007 but weather conditions can affect the safety of the turf and as such each of the races was switched to the dirt track .

In 2006, the Black Gold Stakes was run at Louisiana Downs in Bossier City, Louisiana.

Race distances 6 F : 1958-1997, 2011 5.5 F : 1998-2000, 2007-2010 7.5 F : 2001-2004, 2012-2013, 2015-2016 8 F (1 mile) : 2005, 2018 8.32 F (1 mile, 70 yards) : 2006

Records Speed record: (at most frequent distance of 6 furlongs) 1:09.40 - Smoke Glacken (1997)

Most wins: 3 - Honey Jay (1972, 1973, 1974)

Most wins by a jockey: 4 - Robby Albarado (2005, 2006, 2007, 2016)

Most wins by a trainer: 4 - Jack Van Berg (1965, 1966, 1967, 1971)

Most wins by an owner: 4 - Marion Van Berg (1965, 1966, 1967, 1971)

Winners Year Winner Age Jockey Trainer Owner Dist. Time Purse U.S.$2018Dragon Drew3James GrahamWilliam B. BradleyWilliam B. Bradley8 F (±) 1:37.55$60,0002017 Race not held2016Oscar Nominated3Robby AlbaradoMichael J. MakerKen and Sarah Ramsey7.5 F (±)1:29.63$60,0002015Tuba3Jose RiquelmeAnne P. SmithWindy Hill Farm7.5 F (±)1:30.66$60,0002014 Race not held2013Up With The Birds3Shaun BridgmohanMalcolm PierceSam-Son Farm7.5 F (±)1:35.84$75,0002012Icon Ike3Rosie NapravnikJ. Larry JonesMr. & Mrs. Fletcher Gray7.5 F (±)1:32.85$75,0002011Trubs3Jesse CampbellAlbert Stall Jr.Claiborne Farm6 F1:11.18$60,0002010Royal Express3James GrahamJoseph E. BroussardRichard F. Rudolph5.5 F1:04.38$60,0002009Turfiste3Jamie TheriotRobert E. HolthusWalts David Stable LLC5.5 F (±)1:04.58$60,0002008Amazing Results3Julien LeparouxRichard R. SchererTeam Block5.5 F (±)1:06.12$60,0002007Probation Ready3Robby AlbaradoSteve AsmussenVinery Stables5.5 F1:05.86$75,0002006Kingsfield3Robby AlbaradoThad KellerBrass Ring Partnership8.32 F1:45.64$80,8752005Straw Hat3Robby AlbaradoNeil J. HowardFarish/Hudson/Elkins8 F1:39.30$50,0002004Shiloh Bound3Jose RiquelmeWalter Binder Jr.Twin Lanterns Racing Stables7.5 F1:32.51$60,0002003Prince Alphie3Shane SellersJosie CarrollWilliam Schettine7.5 F1:36.25$75,0002002Private Emblem3Donnie MecheSteve AsmussenJames Cassels/Bob Zollars7.5 F1:31.45$75,0002001Rahy's Secret3Coby BourqueCorale A. RichardsKeith Plaisance7.5 F (±)1:31.71$75,0002000Blushing Irish3Larry MelanconHenry S. CochranLucky Seven Stable5.5 F (±)1:05.09$75,0001999Show Me The Stage3Ricky CourvilleEric J. GuillotB. Cain/T. LeBlanc/E. Guillot5.5 F1:03.70$50,0001998Captain Maestri3Eddie Martin Jr.Louie J. Roussel IIILouie J. Roussel III5.5 F (±)1:05.63$50,0001997Smoke Glacken3Craig PerretHenry L. CarrollA. Karkenny/R. P. Levy/W. Roberts6 F1:09.40$40,0001996Palikar3Willie MartinezThomas M. AmossJohn Steinmetz6 F1:10.22$40,0001995I'M Lucky3Eddie Martin Jr.Paul J. McGeeKilmarnock Stable6 F1:11.69$40,0001994Fly Cry3Ronald ArdoinThomas M. AmossPrats & Wagner6 F1:10.40$30,0001993Premier Cheer3Carlos SilvaBobby C. BarnettJohn A. Franks6 F1:11.60$30,0001992Fighting K3Corey LanerieGuilliam DronetExalton Broussard6 F1:12.80$30,0001991Brother Meme3V. L. SmithDino HuyDino Huy6 F1:12.80$30,0001990Jamie Boy3Carl J. WoodleyLarry Robideaux Jr.Craig Ent. Inc.6 F1:11.40$25,0001989Marfa Missile3Calvin BorelCecil BorelO. E. Wood Jr.6 F1:12.00$20,0001988Latchburn3Tracy HebertGeorge L. ArceneauxR. Taylor, et al6 F1:11.00$20,0001987Wayne's Crane3Don HowardSteve ChiassonK. J. DiPalma6 F1:14.20$25,0001986New Plymouth3Terry SonnierGuilliam DronetExalton Broussard/Saul Schexnider6 F1:11.40$25,0001985Don't Hesitate3Julio C. EspinosaDonald R. WinfreeJames J. DeVaney6 F1:11.00$25,0001984Taylor's Special3Randy RomeroWilliam I. MottWilliam F. Lucas6 F1:11.60$25,0001983Pronto Forli3Bobby J. Walker Jr.Billy S. BordersJoseph R. Straus6 F1:11.00$25,0001982Linkage3Greg P. SmithHenry S. ClarkChristiana Stables6 F1:10.60$25,0001981Honor King3Anthony AgnelloLouis G. MarshallJohn A. Franks6 F1:12.00$25,0001980Sun Catcher3Angelo TrosclairDianne CarpenterSundance Stable/David Nedeff6 F1:11.20$25,0001979Income Tax3Eddie DelahoussayeFrank L. BrothersAlbert Stall, Sr./Jack Van Berg6 F1:11.00$25,0001978Dragon Tamer DH3Ray SibilleWilliam I. Fox, Sr.Patsy Fox & Bill Bailey6 F1:10.20$25,0001978Schottis DH3Daryl MontoyaRichard CoitMiriam Harthill6 F1:11.00$25,0001977Tudor Tambourine4Angelo TrosclairJoseph E. BroussardCharles Cohen & Ruth Fertel6 F1:10.20$20,0001976Colonel Power4Phil RubbiccoJohn O. MeauxHarvey Peltier6 F1:10.20$20,0001975Full Swing8Angelo TrosclairCarroll J. MatherneCarroll J. Matherne6 F1:09.80$20,0001974Honey Jay6Julio C. EspinozaSmiley AdamsRobert E. Lehmann6 F1:11.40$17,5001973Honey Jay5Phil RubbiccoIke K. MourarRobert E. Lehmann6 F1:11.40$15,0001972Honey Jay4Phil RubbiccoIke K. MourarRobert E. Lehmann6 F1:11.00$15,0001971Assumption6Leroy MoyersJack Van BergM. H. Van Berg Stable6 F1:10.40$15,0001970Tudor Scott4Robert BairdSam PariseSam Parise/S. C. Gray6 F1:11.00$15,0001969Port Digger4Martinez HeathJack A. LohmanDaniel W. Myers6 F1:12.80$12,5001968Cabildo5Jimmy CombestAlcee J. RichardDorothy D. Brown6 F1:10.00$12,5001967Mike's Red5Joe LopezJack Van BergM. H. Van Berg Stable6 F1:10.40$10,0001966Mike's Red4Larry SnyderJack Van BergMarion H. Van Berg6 F1:14.00$7,5001965Herb Scott6Larry SnyderJack Van BergMarion H. Van Berg6 F1:14.00$7,5001964Wait There5Darrell MaddenWilliam HinphyMrs. William Hinphy6 F1:14.00$7,5001963Hoop Bound6William SkuseClifford ScottMrs. Clifford Scott6 F1:10.60$7,5001962Eight Again5William M. CookVester R. WrightT. Alie Grissom6 F1:11.80$10,0001961 Race not held1960Mary's Potential3Clarence MeauxJohn B. TheallDorothy D. Brown6 F1:12.20$10,0001959Charlie Boy4William SkuseEdward J. LegereWilliam W. Carroll6 F1:12.60$10,0001958Gay Vista8William PhelpsCharles C. CalvinTriple C Stable6 F1:10.60$10,000

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