

Risen Star S.
Fair Grounds ~ 1751 Gentilly Blvd., New Orleans, LA 70119
about this race
The Risen Star Stakes is a prep race for the Kentucky Derby hosted by Fair Grounds Race Course in New Orleans. The race is contested at 1 1/16 miles on the dirt in late February. The Risen Star's namesake, a champion Thoroughbred, won the race when it was called the Louisiana Derby Trial Stakes in 1988. The colt went on to win the Louisiana Derby, Preakness Stakes and Belmont Stakes and take home divisional year-end honors.
The Risen Star Stakes is a prep race for the Kentucky Derby hosted by Fair Grounds Race Course in New Orleans. The race is contested at 1 1/16 miles on the dirt in late February. The Risen Star's namesake, a champion Thoroughbred, won the race when it was called the Louisiana Derby Trial Stakes in 1988. The colt went on to win the Louisiana Derby, Preakness Stakes and Belmont Stakes and take home divisional year-end honors.
Other notable horses to have won the race include Badge of Silver, Lawyer Ron and Mucho Macho Man. The three editions of the race from 2012 to 2014 have been decided by a nose margin, including victories by Intense Holiday, Ive Struck a Nerve and El Padrino.
Fastest Time (since 1976): 1:40:80
Greatest Winning Margin (since 1976): 10 lengths
Date | Past Winner | Trainer | Jockey | Owner |
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02/17/2023 | Angel of Empire
| Brad H. Cox | Luis Saez | Albaugh Family Stables LLC |
02/18/2022 | Epicenter
| Steven M. Asmussen | Joel Rosario | Winchell Thoroughbreds LLC |
02/12/2021 | Mandaloun
| Brad H. Cox | Florent Geroux | Juddmonte |
02/14/2020 | Mr. Monomoy
| Brad H. Cox | Florent Geroux | Madaket Stables LLC, Dubb, Michael and Doheny Racing Stable |
02/14/2020 | Modernist
| William I. Mott | Junior Alvarado | Wygod, Pam and Martin |
02/15/2019 | War of Will
| Mark E. Casse | Tyler Gaffalione | Gary Barber |
02/16/2018 | Bravazo
| D. Wayne Lukas | Miguel Mena | Calumet Farm |
02/24/2017 | Girvin
| Joe Sharp | Brian Joseph Hernandez, Jr. | Brad Grady |
02/19/2016 | Gun Runner
| Steven M. Asmussen | Florent Geroux | Winchell Thoroughbreds and Three Chimneys Farm |
02/20/2015 | International Star
| Michael J. Maker | Miguel Mena | Ramsey, Kenneth L. and Sarah K. |
02/21/2014 | Intense Holiday
| Todd A. Pletcher | Mike E. Smith | Starlight Racing |
02/22/2013 | Ive Struck a Nerve
| J. Keith Desormeaux | James Graham | Big Chief Racing, LLC |
02/24/2012 | El Padrino
| Todd A. Pletcher | Javier Castellano | Let's Go Stable |
02/18/2011 | Mucho Macho Man
| Katherine Ritvo | Rajiv Maragh | Reeves Thoroughbred Racing and Dream Team One Racing Stable |
02/19/2010 | Discreetly Mine
| Todd A. Pletcher | Javier Castellano | E. Paul Robsham Stables LLC |
02/06/2009 | Friesan Fire
| J. Larry Jones | Gabriel Saez | Vinery Stables and Fox Hill Farm |
02/08/2008 | Pyro
| Steven M. Asmussen | Shaun Bridgmohan | Winchell Thoroughbreds LLC |
02/09/2007 | Notional
| Doug F. O'Neill | Robby Albarado | J. Paul Reddam |
01/13/2006 | Lawyer Ron
| Robert E. Holthus | John McKee | James T. Hines, Jr. |
02/11/2005 | Scipion
| Patrick L. Biancone | Gary L. Stevens | Virginia Kraft Payson LLC |
02/14/2004 | Gradepoint
| Neil J. Howard | Robby Albarado | Mount Brilliant Stable LLC and Farish, William |
02/15/2003 | Badge of Silver
| Ronny W. Werner | Robby Albarado | Ramsey, Kenneth L. and Sarah K. |
02/16/2002 | Repent
| Kenneth G. McPeek | Anthony J. D'Amico | Select Stable |
02/17/2001 | Dollar Bill
| Dallas Stewart | Chris J. McCarron | Gary and Mary West Stables, Inc. |
02/19/2000 | Exchange Rate
| D. Wayne Lukas | Corey S. Nakatani | Padua Stables and Sanan, Anne |
02/20/1999 | Ecton Park
| W. Elliott Walden | Shane J. Sellers | Mark H. Stanley |
02/21/1998 | Comic Strip
| Neil J. Howard | Shane J. Sellers | Farish, William S., Humphrey, Jr., G. W. and Elkins, James |
02/22/1997 | Open Forum
| D. Wayne Lukas | Donna M. Barton | Lewis, Robert B. and Beverly J. |
02/24/1996 | Zarb's Magic
| W. Bret Thomas | Elvis Joseph Perrodin | Foxwood Plantation, Ltd. |
02/27/1995 | Knockadoon
| Anthony L. Reinstedler | Willie Martinez | W. K. Warren, Jr. |
02/27/1995 | Beavers Nose
| Eldridge Hebert, Jr. | Kenneth Bourque | R. W. Raymond & D. O. Phillips |
03/04/1994 | Fly Cry
| Thomas M. Amoss | Ronald D. Ardoin | Al Prats & Bryan Wagner |
03/05/1993 | Dry Bean
| Thomas K. Bohannan | Aaron T. Gryder | Loblolly Stable |
03/05/1993 | Dixieland Heat
| Gerald J. Romero | Randy P. Romero | Leland Cook |
03/06/1992 | Line in the Sand
| Neil J. Howard | Shane P. Romero | W S FARISH ET AL |
02/15/1991 | Big Courage
| William I. Fox, Sr. | Tammy Lee Fox | unknown owner |
03/03/1990 | Genuine Meaning
| Ronnie G. Tenhundfeld | John Hirdes | Asaro Robert |
02/25/1989 | Nooo Problema
| Donald R. Winfree | Shane P. Romero | Reed H J & Nancy |
02/25/1989 | Dispersal
| Grover G. Delp | Bobby J. Walker, Jr. | Meyerhoff H & T |
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