First run in 1936, the Ashland Stakes is a Kentucky Oaks prep race at Keeneland Racecourse in Lexington, Ky. named after Henry Clay’s breeding farm. The race was originally open to fillies and mares 3-year-olds and up when it was run from 1936 and 1937. The race was canceled the two following years but when returning in 1940 as a race only open to 3-year-old fillies and is currently run at 1 1/16 miles. Woody Stephens has the most wins of any trainer with four and four jockeys are tied for the most wins by a jockey with three.
First run in 1936, the Ashland Stakes is a Kentucky Oaks prep race at Keeneland Racecourse in Lexington, Ky. named after Henry Clay’s breeding farm. The race was originally open to fillies and mares 3-year-olds and up when it was run from 1936 and 1937. The race was canceled the two following years but when returning in 1940 as a race only open to 3-year-old fillies and is currently run at 1 1/16 miles. Woody Stephens has the most wins of any trainer with four and four jockeys are tied for the most wins by a jockey with three. Horses on the winners list include Bewitch, Doubledogdare, Justakiss, Sugar and Spice, Blush With Pride, Princess Rooney, Gorgeous, Go for Wand, Inside Information, Urbane, My Flag, Silverbulletday, Take Charge Lady and Madcap Escapade.
Fastest Time (since 1976): 1:26:40
Greatest Winning Margin (since 1976): 10 1/2 lengths
| Date | Past Winner | Trainer | Jockey | Owner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/02/2026 | Percy's Bar | Ben Colebrook | Luan Machado | Hat Creek Racing |
| 04/06/2025 | La Cara | Mark E. Casse | Dylan Davis | Tracy Farmer |
| 04/04/2024 | Leslie's Rose | Todd A. Pletcher | Irad Ortiz, Jr. | Whisper Hill Farm, LLC |
| 04/06/2023 | Defining Purpose | Kenneth G. McPeek | Brian Joseph Hernandez, Jr. | Magdalena Racing (Sherri McPeek), Vanmatre, Colette Marie and Ball, James |
| 04/07/2022 | Nest | Todd A. Pletcher | Irad Ortiz, Jr. | Repole Stable, Eclipse Thoroughbred Partners and House, Michael |
| 04/02/2021 | Malathaat | Todd A. Pletcher | Joel Rosario | Shadwell Stable |
| 07/10/2020 | Speech | Michael W. McCarthy | Javier Castellano | Eclipse Thoroughbred Partners and Madaket Stables LLC |
| 04/05/2019 | Out for a Spin | Dallas Stewart | Paco Lopez | Commonwealth Stable |
| 04/06/2018 | Monomoy Girl | Brad H. Cox | Florent Geroux | Dubb, M., Monomoy Stables, The Elkstone Group, et al |
| 04/07/2017 | Sailor's Valentine | Eddie Kenneally | Corey J. Lanerie | Semaphore Racing LLC and Homewrecker Racing LLC |
| 04/08/2016 | Weep No More | George R. Arnold, II | Corey J. Lanerie | Ashbrook Farm |
| 04/03/2015 | Lovely Maria | J. Larry Jones | Kerwin D. Clark | Brereton C. Jones |
| 04/04/2014 | Room Service | Wayne M. Catalano | Shaun Bridgmohan | Gary and Mary West |
| 04/04/2014 | Rosalind | Kenneth G. McPeek | Joel Rosario | Landaluce Educe Stables |
| 04/05/2013 | Emollient | William I. Mott | Mike E. Smith | Juddmonte |
| 04/06/2012 | Karlovy Vary | George R. Arnold, II | James Graham | Alex G. Campbell, Jr. |
| 04/08/2011 | Lilacs and Lace | John P. Terranova, II | Javier Castellano | Covello, James, Hicks, Judy and Nikkel, Kathryn |
| 04/02/2010 | Evening Jewel | James M. Cassidy | Kent J. Desormeaux | Braly Family Trust |
| 04/03/2009 | Hooh Why | Donna L. Dupuy | Corey J. Lanerie | Derby Daze Farm, Inc. and Hoffman, Mark |
| 04/04/2008 | Little Belle | Kiaran P. McLaughlin | Rajiv Maragh | Darley Stable |
| 04/06/2007 | Christmas Kid | James A. Jerkens | Rene R. Douglas | Edward P. Evans |
| 04/07/2006 | Bushfire | Eddie Kenneally | Cornelio H. Velasquez | Homewrecker Racing LLC |
| 04/08/2005 | Sis City | Richard E. Dutrow, Jr. | Edgar S. Prado | Stonerside Stable, Goldfarb, Sanford, Torre, Joe, Dubb, Michael and Davis,Ira |
| 04/02/2004 | Madcap Escapade | Frank L. Brothers | Rene R. Douglas | Bruce Lunsford |
| 04/04/2003 | Elloluv | Craig Dollase | Robby Albarado | J. Paul Reddam |
| 04/05/2002 | Take Charge Lady | Kenneth G. McPeek | Anthony J. D'Amico | Select Stable |
| 04/06/2001 | Fleet Renee | Michael W. Dickinson | John R. Velazquez | VHW Stables, Inc. |
| 04/07/2000 | Rings a Chime | Lonnie Arterburn | Shane J. Sellers | Turf Side Stables |
| 04/02/1999 | Silverbulletday | Bob Baffert | Jerry D. Bailey | Mike Pegram |
| 04/03/1998 | Well Chosen | D. Wayne Lukas | Charles R. Woods, Jr. | Tabor, Michael B. and Magnier Mrs. John |
| 04/04/1997 | Glitter Woman | Claude R. McGaughey III | Mike E. Smith | Joseph Allen |
| 04/19/1996 | My Flag | Claude R. McGaughey III | Jerry D. Bailey | Ogden Phipps |
| 04/21/1995 | Urbane | Brian A. Mayberry | Eddie J. Delahoussaye | Jan and Mace and Samantha Siegel |
| 04/22/1994 | Inside Information | Claude R. McGaughey III | Mike E. Smith | Ogden Mills Phipps |
| 04/16/1993 | Lunar Spook | James Bert Sonnier | Shane J. Sellers | Sandbar Farms (Barry Buchholz) |
| 04/17/1992 | Prospectors Delite | Neil J. Howard | Craig Perret | W. S. Farish |
| 04/19/1991 | Do It With Style | Gary C. Contessa | Shane J. Sellers | D. J. Stable |
| 04/20/1990 | Go for Wand | William Badgett, Jr. | Randy P. Romero | Christiana Stables |
| 04/21/1989 | Gorgeous | Neil D. Drysdale | Eddie J. Delahoussaye | Clay Robert N |
| 04/22/1988 | Willa On the Move | Leon J. Blusiewicz | Chris J. McCarron | Quinichett Lorraine |
| 04/17/1987 | Chic Shirine | D. Wayne Lukas | Sandy Hawley | Alexander Emory |
| 04/18/1986 | Classy Cathy | Joseph M. Bollero | Earlie Fires | Cox E A Jr |
| 04/19/1985 | Koluctoo's Jill | Bruce N. Levine | Randy P. Romero | Brandy Hills Farm |
| 04/20/1984 | Enumerating | Dennis W. Ebert | Don Brumfield | Ebert & Hardesty & Walden |
| 04/22/1983 | Princess Rooney | Frank Gomez | Jacinto Vasquez | Tucker Paula |
| 04/16/1982 | Blush With Pride | D. Wayne Lukas | William Shoemaker | Stonereath Farm |
| 04/17/1981 | Truly Bound | Grover G. Delp | William Shoemaker | Windfields Farm |
| 04/18/1980 | Sugar and Spice | John M. Veitch | Jeff Fell | Calumet Farm |
| 04/18/1980 | Flos Florum | Billy S. Borders | Randy P. Romero | Strapro Stable |
| 04/20/1979 | Candy Eclair | Mary L. Edens | Anthony S. Black | Paxson Mrs H D |
| 04/21/1978 | Mucchina | Alan B. Marcus | Jose Amy | Newman D |
| 04/22/1977 | Sound of Summer | Thomas A. Pratt | Fernando Toro | Bernstein & Busching |
| 04/16/1976 | Optimistic Gal | LeRoy S. Jolley | Braulio Baeza | Firestone Mrs B R |
