First run in 1985 as the Joe Namath Stakes at a mile, the Honey Fox Stakes has had multiple distance and surface changes in its history and was renamed the Honey Fox in 2001. Since 2009 it has been run a mile on turf for fillies and mares 4 year and older. One Fine Lady, Fieldy and Centre Court have won the race twice with other winners including I Lost My Choo, Wait a While and Rare Blend. Trainer Bill Mott has won the race seven times with jockey Jerry Bailey having eight wins in the race.
First run in 1985 as the Joe Namath Stakes at a mile, the Honey Fox Stakes has had multiple distance and surface changes in its history and was renamed the Honey Fox in 2001. Since 2009 it has been run a mile on turf for fillies and mares 4 year and older. One Fine Lady, Fieldy and Centre Court have won the race twice with other winners including I Lost My Choo, Wait a While and Rare Blend. Trainer Bill Mott has won the race seven times with jockey Jerry Bailey having eight wins in the race.