Dec. 5, 2020
Cigar Mile Handicap
Aqueduct
TVG
March 13, 2021
Rebel Stakes
Oaklawn Park ~ 2705 Central Avenue, Hot Springs, AR 71901
$1,000,000
1 1/16 Miles
Dirt
3YO
about this race
The Grade 2 Rebel Stakes, a race for 3-year-olds run at a distance of 1 1/16 miles (8.5 furlongs) on the Oaklawn Park dirt main track, is the second leg of the Oaklawn’s 3-year-old stakes program, the first being the Grade 3 Southwest Stakes and the third the Grade 1 Arkansas Derby.
The Grade 2 Rebel Stakes, a race for 3-year-olds run at a distance of 1 1/16 miles (8.5 furlongs) on the Oaklawn Park dirt main track, is the second leg of the Oaklawn’s 3-year-old stakes program, the first being the Grade 3 Southwest Stakes and the third the Grade 1 Arkansas Derby.
In 2004, the Rebel was won by the popular Smarty Jones, who then went on to win the Arkansas Derby, Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes. He finished second in the Belmont Stakes in his Triple Crown bid. In 2015 the Rebel was won by American Pharoah, the 2014 champion 2-year-old who went on to win the Kentucky Derby, Preakness Stakes and Belmont Stakes to become the first Triple Crown winner in 37 years.
Fastest Time (since 1976): 1:41:00
Greatest Winning Margin (since 1976): 7 lengths
| Date | Past Winner | Trainer | Jockey | Owner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/13/2020 | Nadal | Bob Baffert | Joel Rosario | Bolton, George, Hoyeau, Arthur, Lipman, Barry and Mathiesen, Mark |
| 03/15/2019 | Long Range Toddy | Steven M. Asmussen | Jon Kenton Court | Willis Horton Racing LLC |
| 03/15/2019 | Omaha Beach | Richard E. Mandella | Mike E. Smith | Fox Hill Farms, Inc. |
| 03/16/2018 | Magnum Moon | Todd A. Pletcher | Luis Saez | Low, Lawana L. and Robert E. |
| 03/17/2017 | Malagacy | Todd A. Pletcher | Javier Castellano | Sumaya U.S. Stable |
| 03/18/2016 | Cupid | Bob Baffert | Martin Garcia | Tabor, Michael B., Magnier, Mrs. John, and Smith, Derrick |
| 03/13/2015 | American Pharoah | Bob Baffert | Victor Espinoza | Zayat Stables, LLC |
| 03/14/2014 | Hoppertunity | Bob Baffert | Mike E. Smith | Watson, Karl, Pegram, Michael E. and Weitman, Paul |
| 03/15/2013 | Will Take Charge | D. Wayne Lukas | Jon Kenton Court | Willis D. Horton |
| 03/16/2012 | Secret Circle | Bob Baffert | Rafael Bejarano | Watson, Karl, Pegram, Michael E. and Weitman, Paul |
| 03/18/2011 | The Factor | Bob Baffert | Martin Garcia | Fog City Stable and Bolton, George |
| 03/12/2010 | Lookin At Lucky | Bob Baffert | Garrett K. Gomez | Watson, Karl, Pegram, Michael E. and Weitman, Paul |
| 03/13/2009 | Win Willy | McLean Robertson | M. Clifton Berry | Jer-Mar Stable LLC |
| 03/14/2008 | Sierra Sunset | Jeff Bonde | Christopher A. Emigh | Lebherz, Philip, Mariani, Al, Schmitt, George and Carol Wirth Trust |
| 03/16/2007 | Curlin | Steven M. Asmussen | Robby Albarado | Stonestreet Stables, Padua Stables, Bolton, George and Midnight Cry Stables |
| 03/17/2006 | Lawyer Ron | Robert E. Holthus | John McKee | Estate of James T. Hines, Jr. |
| 03/18/2005 | Greater Good | Robert E. Holthus | John McKee | Lewis G. Lakin |
| 03/19/2004 | Smarty Jones | John C. Servis | Stewart Elliott | Someday Farm |
| 03/21/2003 | Crowned King | Billy C. McKeever, Jr. | Chandra R. Rennie | McKeever Racing Stable LLC |
| 03/22/2002 | Windward Passage | Steven M. Asmussen | Donnie J. Meche | Team Valor International |
| 03/23/2001 | Crafty Shaw | Peter M. Vestal | Joe M. Johnson | Lucky Seven Stable |
| 03/24/2000 | Snuck In | Steven M. Asmussen | Cash B. Asmussen | Ackerley Brothers Farm |
| 03/19/1999 | Etbauer | Steve Wren | Mike E. Smith | Biggs, Kaaren J. and Hays M. |
| 03/20/1998 | Victory Gallop | W. Elliott Walden | Eibar Coa | Prestonwood Farm LLC |
| 03/21/1997 | Phantom On Tour | Lynn S. Whiting | Larry Melancon | W. Cal Partee |
| 03/22/1996 | Ide | Peter M. Vestal | Craig Perret | Willmott Stables, Inc. |
| 03/31/1995 | Mystery Storm | Larry Robideaux, Jr. | Craig Perret | David Beard |
| 04/01/1994 | Judge T C | Gary G. Hartlage | Joe M. Johnson | Bea & Robert H. Roberts |
| 03/26/1993 | Dalhart | Thomas K. Bohannan | Mike E. Smith | Loblolly Stable |
| 03/27/1992 | Pine Bluff | Thomas K. Bohannan | Jerry D. Bailey | Lobiolly Stable |
| 03/29/1991 | Quintana | David C. Cross, Jr. | David Guillory | unknown owner |
| 03/30/1990 | Nuits St. Georges | Douglas R. Peterson | James Edward Bruin | Jaffe Photini |
| 03/31/1989 | Manastash Ridge | D. Wayne Lukas | Antonio Lopez Castanon | Tayhill Stable |
| 04/01/1988 | Sea Trek | Gary G. Hartlage | Patrick A. Johnson | Diana Stables Inc |
| 03/27/1987 | Demons Begone | Philip M. Hauswald | Pat Day | Loblolly Stable |
| 03/28/1986 | Rare Brick | A. J. Foyt, III | Mike E. Smith | Foyt Jr & Pin Oak Stable |
| 03/29/1985 | Clever Allemont | Lynn S. Whiting | Pat Day | Partee W C |
| 03/30/1984 | Vanlandingham | Claude R. McGaughey III | Pat Day | Loblolly Stable |
| 03/25/1983 | Sunny's Halo | David C. Cross, Jr. | Larry Snyder | Foster D J Racing Stable |
| 03/19/1982 | Bold Style | Jack C. Van Berg | Larry Snyder | Mayer L |
| 03/13/1981 | Bold Ego | Dennis Werre | John Lively | Double B Ranch & Kidd |
| 03/14/1980 | Temperence Hill | Joseph B. Cantey | D. Haire | Loblolly Stable |
| 03/23/1979 | Lucy's Axe | Joseph B. Cantey | Eddie Maple | Close Lucy H |
| 03/10/1978 | Chop Chop Tomahawk | Earl R. Jackson | Larry Snyder | Daybreak Farm |
| 03/11/1977 | United Holme | Robert E. Holthus | Jorge Enrique Tejeira | Holthus & Lofton Mmes |
| 03/12/1976 | Riverside Sam | Earl R. Jackson | G. Patterson | Daybreak Farm |
