Sugar Bowl Stakes
Encyclopedia
The Sugar Bowl Stakes is an American
race for Thoroughbred
horses run near Christmas
at the Fair Grounds Race Course
in New Orleans, Louisiana
. Set at a distance of six furlong
s on the dirt for two-year-olds, the Sugar Bowl offers a purse of $75,000.
Although it is an ungraded
event, it is still considered a prep to the Kentucky Derby
, albeit it a minor one.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
race for Thoroughbred
Thoroughbred
The Thoroughbred is a horse breed best known for its use in horse racing. Although the word thoroughbred is sometimes used to refer to any breed of purebred horse, it technically refers only to the Thoroughbred breed...
horses run near Christmas
Christmas
Christmas or Christmas Day is an annual holiday generally celebrated on December 25 by billions of people around the world. It is a Christian feast that commemorates the birth of Jesus Christ, liturgically closing the Advent season and initiating the season of Christmastide, which lasts twelve days...
at the Fair Grounds Race Course
Fair Grounds Race Course
Fair Grounds Race Course, often known as New Orleans Fair Grounds, is a thoroughbred racetrack and racino in New Orleans, Louisiana. It is operated by Churchill Downs Louisiana Horseracing Company, LLC....
in New Orleans, Louisiana
New Orleans, Louisiana
New Orleans is a major United States port and the largest city and metropolitan area in the state of Louisiana. The New Orleans metropolitan area has a population of 1,235,650 as of 2009, the 46th largest in the USA. The New Orleans – Metairie – Bogalusa combined statistical area has a population...
. Set at a distance of six furlong
Furlong
A furlong is a measure of distance in imperial units and U.S. customary units equal to one-eighth of a mile, equivalent to 220 yards, 660 feet, 40 rods, or 10 chains. The exact value of the furlong varies slightly among English-speaking countries....
s on the dirt for two-year-olds, the Sugar Bowl offers a purse of $75,000.
Although it is an ungraded
Graded stakes race
A graded stakes race is a term applied since 1973 by the American Graded Stakes Committee of the Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association to thoroughbred horse races in the United States and Canada to describe races that derive their name from the stake, or entry fee, owners must pay...
event, it is still considered a prep to the Kentucky Derby
Kentucky Derby
The Kentucky Derby is a Grade I stakes race for three-year-old Thoroughbred horses, held annually in Louisville, Kentucky, United States on the first Saturday in May, capping the two-week-long Kentucky Derby Festival. The race is one and a quarter mile at Churchill Downs. Colts and geldings carry...
, albeit it a minor one.
Past winners
- 2009 - Cool Bullet
- 2008 - Ask Joe (Miguel Mena)
- 2007 - Sok Sok (Shaun BridgmohanShaun BridgmohanShaun X. Bridgmohan is a jockey in American Thoroughbred horse racing.At age thirteen, Bridgmohan's family emigrated to the United States, settling in South Florida where he developed an interest in horse racing...
) - 2006 - TeuflesbergTeuflesberg (horse)Teuflesberg is an American thoroughbred stallion racehorse. He was sired by 2001 United States Champion 2-Yr-Old Colt Johannesburg, and was out of the Devil's Bag mare St. Michelle...
(Robby AlbaradoRobby AlbaradoRobby J. Albarado is an American Thoroughbred horse racing jockey. He began riding at the age of 12 at bush tracks in his native Louisiana and after turning professional, earned his first win at Evangeline Downs in 1990...
) (run on Christmas Eve) - 2005 - Catonight
- 2004 - Storm Surge
- 2003 - Wildcat Shoes
- 2002 - Saintly Look
- 2001 - Mapp Hill
- 2000 - Wild Hits
- 1999 - Littlexpectations
- 1998 - Show Me The Stage (FillyFillyA filly is a young female horse too young to be called a mare. There are several specific definitions in use.*In most cases filly is a female horse under the age of four years old....
) - 1996 - Gold Case
- 1987 - Dee Dee Lance
- 1980 - Top Avenger (multiple stages winner, holds fastest fractions ever run in the Kentucky DerbyKentucky DerbyThe Kentucky Derby is a Grade I stakes race for three-year-old Thoroughbred horses, held annually in Louisville, Kentucky, United States on the first Saturday in May, capping the two-week-long Kentucky Derby Festival. The race is one and a quarter mile at Churchill Downs. Colts and geldings carry...
, 1981.) - 1978 - Clever Trick
- 1977 - Cabrini Green (defeated John HenryJohn Henry (horse)John Henry was an American Thoroughbred race horse who had 39 wins, with $6,591,860 in earnings. He was twice voted the Eclipse Award for Horse of the Year in 1981 and 1984, with his 1981 selection is the only one whereby the victor received all votes cast for that award. John Henry was also...
three times.) - 1959 - Road House
- 1954 - Speed Rouser