
Southwest S.
Oaklawn Park ~ 2705 Central Avenue, Hot Springs, AR 71901
about this race
The Southwest Stakes is a race for 3-year-olds on the Road to the Kentucky Derby at Oaklawn Park in Hot Springs, Ark. The race is conducted over 1 1/16 miles on the dirt. It was named in reference to the track's geographic location.
Notable horses to have won the Southwest include Smoke Glacken, Smarty Jones and Lawyer Ron. Trainer Bob Holthus won the race a record five times while jockeys Larry Snyder and Rafael Bejarano each tallied three victories in the race. Owner Loblolly Stable also has a trio of Southwest wins.
The Southwest Stakes is a race for 3-year-olds on the Road to the Kentucky Derby at Oaklawn Park in Hot Springs, Ark. The race is conducted over 1 1/16 miles on the dirt. It was named in reference to the track's geographic location.
Notable horses to have won the Southwest include Smoke Glacken, Smarty Jones and Lawyer Ron. Trainer Bob Holthus won the race a record five times while jockeys Larry Snyder and Rafael Bejarano each tallied three victories in the race. Owner Loblolly Stable also has a trio of Southwest wins.
Fastest Time (since 1976): 1:34:60
Greatest Winning Margin (since 1976): 12 lengths
Date | Past Winner | Trainer | Jockey | Owner |
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01/27/2023 | Arabian Knight
| Bob Baffert | John R. Velazquez | Zedan Racing Stables, Inc. |
01/28/2022 | Newgrange | Bob Baffert | John R. Velazquez | SF Racing LLC, Starlight Racing, Madaket Stables LLC, Masterson, Robert E., Stonestreet Stables LLC, Schoenfarber, Jay A., Waves Edge Capital LLC, Donovan, Catherine, Golconda Stable and Siena Farm LLC |
02/26/2021 | Essential Quality
| Brad H. Cox | Luis Saez | Godolphin, LLC |
02/16/2020 | Silver Prospector
| Steven M. Asmussen | Ricardo Santana, Jr. | Orr, Ed and Orr, Susie |
02/17/2019 | Super Steed
| J. Larry Jones | Terry J. Thompson | Pressley, Michael and Jackson, Steed |
02/18/2018 | My Boy Jack
| J. Keith Desormeaux | Kent J. Desormeaux | Don't Tell My Wife Stables and Monomoy Stables, LLC |
02/19/2017 | One Liner
| Todd A. Pletcher | John R. Velazquez | WinStar Farm LLC, China Horse Club International Ltd. and SF Racing LLC |
02/14/2016 | Suddenbreakingnews
| Donnie K. Von Hemel | Luis S. Quinonez | Samuel F. Henderson |
02/21/2015 | Far Right
| Ron Moquett | Mike E. Smith | LaPenta, Robert V. and Rosenblum, Harry T. |
02/16/2014 | Tapiture
| Steven M. Asmussen | Ricardo Santana, Jr. | Winchell Thoroughbreds LLC |
02/17/2013 | Super Ninety Nine
| Bob Baffert | Rafael Bejarano | Tanma Corporation |
02/19/2012 | Secret Circle
| Bob Baffert | Rafael Bejarano | Watson, Karl, Pegram, Michael E. and Weitman, Paul |
02/19/2012 | Castaway
| Bob Baffert | Rafael Bejarano | Tabor, Michael B., Magnier, Mrs. John, and Smith, Derrick |
02/20/2011 | Archarcharch
| William H. Fires | Jon Kenton Court | Robert Yagos |
02/19/2010 | Conveyance
| Bob Baffert | Martin Garcia | Zabeel Racing International, Corp |
02/15/2009 | Old Fashioned
| J. Larry Jones | Ramon A. Dominguez | Fox Hill Farms, Inc. |
02/17/2008 | Denis of Cork
| David M. Carroll | Robby Albarado | Warren, Jr., Mr. and Mrs. William K. |
02/18/2007 | Teuflesberg
| Jamie Sanders | Stewart Elliott | Sanders, Jamie, Logsdon, Gary S. and Kelly, Donnie |
02/24/2006 | Lawyer Ron
| Robert E. Holthus | John McKee | Estate of James T. Hines, Jr. |
02/18/2005 | Greater Good
| Robert E. Holthus | John McKee | Lewis G. Lakin |
02/27/2004 | Smarty Jones
| John C. Servis | Stewart Elliott | Someday Farm |
02/28/2003 | Great Notion
| Darrin Miller | Terry J. Thompson | Silverton Hill LLC |
03/01/2002 | Private Emblem
| Steven M. Asmussen | Donnie J. Meche | Cassels, James and Zollars, Bob |
03/01/2002 | Paloma Parilla
| Larry Robideaux, Jr. | James Lopez | Barnett Stables LLC |
03/02/2001 | Son of Rocket
| Robert E. Holthus | Terry J. Thompson | Frank Fletcher Racing Operations, Inc. |
03/03/2000 | Afternoon Affair
| Robert E. Holthus | Joseph C. Judice | Swifty Farms Inc. |
02/26/1999 | Jim'smrtee
| John Milliron | Travis Wayne Hightower | James M. Hutzel |
02/27/1998 | Hot Wells
| Thomas M. Amoss | Calvin H. Borel | So What's Nu Stable |
02/28/1997 | Smoke Glacken
| Henry L. Carroll | Craig Perret | Karkenny, Alex, Roberts, William and Levy, Robert |
03/01/1996 | Ide
| Peter M. Vestal | Craig Perret | Willmott Stables, Inc. |
03/10/1995 | Mystery Storm
| Larry Robideaux, Jr. | Carlos Gonzalez | David Beard |
03/11/1994 | Southern Rhythm
| James O. Keefer | Garrett K. Gomez | L.W.Heiligbrodt,T.Keefer&W.New |
03/05/1993 | Foxtrail
| Larry Robideaux, Jr. | Willie Martinez | Linda Bennett |
03/06/1992 | Big Sur
| D. Wayne Lukas | David Guillory | Overbrook Farm |
03/08/1991 | Fenter
| Thomas K. Bohannan | Donald Lee Howard | Loblolly Stable |
03/09/1990 | Tarascon
| Jack C. Van Berg | Larry Snyder | Franks John |
03/10/1989 | Termez
| James Bert Sonnier | Dean Kutz | Hayden & Knelman |
03/04/1988 | Proper Reality
| Robert E. Holthus | Jerry D. Bailey | Winn Mrs James A |
03/06/1987 | Demons Begone
| Philip M. Hauswald | Pat Day | Loblolly Stable |
03/07/1986 | Rare Brick
| A. J. Foyt, III | Mike E. Smith | Foyt Jr & Pin Oak Stable |
03/08/1985 | Clever Allemont
| Lynn S. Whiting | Pat Day | Partee W C |
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