Originally named the Firecracker Stakes when it started in 1983, the Firecracker took a break from 1985 to 1993 and was bumped to one mile on the turf instead of seven furlongs on dirt. In 2016, the race was renamed to the Wise Dan Stakes after two-time Horse of the Year Wise Dan, who won the race in 2011 and 2013 and changed to 1 1/16 miles (8 ½ furlongs). Horses such as Kitten’s Joy, Miesque’s Approval and Thorn Song have all won the race as well.
Originally named the Firecracker Stakes when it started in 1983, the Firecracker took a break from 1985 to 1993 and was bumped to one mile on the turf instead of seven furlongs on dirt. In 2016, the race was renamed to the Wise Dan Stakes after two-time Horse of the Year Wise Dan, who won the race in 2011 and 2013 and changed to 1 1/16 miles (8 ½ furlongs). Horses such as Kitten’s Joy, Miesque’s Approval and Thorn Song have all won the race as well.
Fastest Time (since 1976): 1:21:20
Greatest Winning Margin (since 1976): 3 1/2 lengths
| Date | Past Winner | Trainer | Jockey | Owner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/28/2024 | Ottoman Fleet (GB) | Charles Appleby | Flavien Prat | Godolphin, LLC |
| 06/30/2023 | Stitched | Gregory D. Foley | Flavien Prat | McCauley, Nathan, Olszewski, Michael W. and Minton, William J. |
| 06/25/2021 | Set Piece (GB) | Brad H. Cox | Florent Geroux | Juddmonte |
| 06/19/2020 | Factor This | Brad H. Cox | Shaun Bridgmohan | Gaining Ground Racing LLC |
| 06/14/2019 | March to the Arch | Mark E. Casse | Tyler Gaffalione | Live Oak Plantation |
| 06/15/2018 | Mr. Misunderstood | Brad H. Cox | Florent Geroux | Flurry Racing Stables LLC |
| 06/16/2017 | Kasaqui (ARG) | Ignacio Correas, IV | James Graham | Wimborne Farm |
| 06/17/2016 | Pleuven (FR) | Philip A. Sims | Channing Hill | Nelson McMakin |
| 06/26/2015 | Departing | Albert M. Stall, Jr. | Miguel Mena | Claiborne Farm and Dilschneider, Adele B. |
| 06/27/2014 | Silver Max | Dale L. Romans | Robby Albarado | Mark Bacon |
| 06/28/2013 | Wise Dan | Charles LoPresti | John R. Velazquez | Morton Fink |
| 06/30/2012 | Guys Reward | Dale L. Romans | Corey J. Lanerie | Michael J. Bruder |
| 07/03/2011 | Wise Dan | Charles LoPresti | Jon Kenton Court | Morton Fink |
| 07/03/2010 | Tizdejavu | Gregory Fox | Jesus Lopez Castanon | Cooper, Michael L. and Ziebarth, Pamela |
| 07/03/2009 | Mr. Sidney | William I. Mott | Kent J. Desormeaux | Circle E Racing |
| 07/03/2008 | Thorn Song | Dale L. Romans | Kent J. Desormeaux | Zayat Stables, LLC |
| 06/29/2007 | Remarkable News (VEN) | Angel A. Penna, Jr. | Ramon A. Dominguez | Holly Rincon |
| 06/30/2006 | Miesque's Approval | Martin D. Wolfson | Eddie Castro | Live Oak Plantation |
| 07/03/2005 | Kitten's Joy | Dale L. Romans | Edgar S. Prado | Ramsey, Kenneth L. and Sarah K. |
| 07/02/2004 | Quantum Merit | Del W. Carroll II | Shane J. Sellers | Very Un Stable and Gioia, Joseph |
| 07/04/2003 | Tap the Admiral | Del W. Carroll II | John McKee | Stanley Ettinger |
| 07/03/2002 | Good Journey | Wallace A. Dollase | Pat Day | Flaxman Holdings, Ltd., Margolis, Jarvis, et al |
| 07/03/2001 | Irish Prize | Neil D. Drysdale | Gary L. Stevens | Gainsborough Farm LLC |
| 07/03/2000 | Conserve | Frank L. Brothers | Shane J. Sellers | Claiborne Farm |
| 06/26/1999 | Joe Who (BRZ) | Bob Baffert | Robby Albarado | James E. Helzer |
| 06/27/1998 | Claire's Honor | Michael A. Tammaro | Anthony J. D'Amico | Mereworth Farms |
| 06/28/1997 | Soviet Line (IRE) | Kiaran P. McLaughlin | Pat Day | Gainsborough Farm LLC |
| 06/29/1996 | Rare Reason | Walter M. Bindner, Jr. | Patrick A. Johnson | Mason C. Rudd |
| 07/03/1995 | Jaggery John | Peter M. Vestal | Dean Kutz | Tom M. Carey |
| 07/03/1994 | First and Only | Walter M. Bindner, Jr. | Tracy J. Hebert | Mason C. Rudd |
| 07/03/1993 | Cleone | William I. Mott | Craig Perret | Allen E. Paulson |
| 06/28/1985 | Rapid Gray | William I. Mott | Larry Melancon | Lucas W F |
| 07/03/1984 | Turn and Cheer | A. J. Foyt III | James McKnight | Foyt A J Jr |
| 07/03/1983 | Shot n' Missed | Brenda Wilson | Leroy Moyers | Lucas W F |
