2026 Azeri S.

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Originally run as the Oaklawn Budweiser Breeders’ Cup Handicap in 1987, this race was renamed the Azeri Stakes in 2005. It is the local prep for Oaklawn’s Apple Blossom Stakes and is run at 1 1/16 miles on the dirt for fillies and mares 4-year-olds and up. A Grade 2 stakes race, the Azeri has been won by Grade 1 winners and champions such as Cuddles, Halo America, Sister Act, Heritage of Gold, Round Pond, India, Acoma, Havre de Grace, Tiz Miz Sue and Close Hatches. Five winners of this race have went on to win the Apple Blossom Stakes in the same year.

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Fastest Time (since 1976): 1:42:01
Greatest Winning Margin (since 1976): 6 1/4 lengths

Date	Past Winner	Trainer	Jockey	Owner
03/07/2025	Thorpedo Anna Trainer / Kenneth G. McPeek Jockey / Brian Joseph Hernandez, Jr. Owner / Brookdale Racing Inc., Edwards, Mark, Hicks, Judy B. and Magdalena Racing (Sherri McPeek)	Kenneth G. McPeek	Brian Joseph Hernandez, Jr.	Brookdale Racing Inc., Edwards, Mark, Hicks, Judy B. and Magdalena Racing (Sherri McPeek)
03/08/2024	Tiny Temper Trainer / Dallas Stewart Jockey / James Graham Owner / Stanley, Mark H. and Stanley, Nancy W.	Dallas Stewart	James Graham	Stanley, Mark H. and Stanley, Nancy W.
03/10/2023	Secret Oath Trainer / D. Wayne Lukas Jockey / Tyler Gaffalione Owner / Briland Farm	D. Wayne Lukas	Tyler Gaffalione	Briland Farm
03/11/2022	Ce Ce Trainer / Michael W. McCarthy Jockey / Victor Espinoza Owner / Bo Hirsch, LLC	Michael W. McCarthy	Victor Espinoza	Bo Hirsch, LLC
03/12/2021	Shedaresthedevil Trainer / Brad H. Cox Jockey / Florent Geroux Owner / Flurry Racing Stables, Qatar Racing Limited and Big Aut Farms	Brad H. Cox	Florent Geroux	Flurry Racing Stables, Qatar Racing Limited and Big Aut Farms
03/13/2020	Serengeti Empress Trainer / Thomas M. Amoss Jockey / Joseph Talamo Owner / Joel Politi	Thomas M. Amoss	Joseph Talamo	Joel Politi
03/15/2019	Midnight Bisou Trainer / Steven M. Asmussen Jockey / Mike E. Smith Owner / Bloom Racing Stable, Allen Racing LLC and Madaket Stables LLC	Steven M. Asmussen	Mike E. Smith	Bloom Racing Stable, Allen Racing LLC and Madaket Stables LLC
03/16/2018	Martini Glass Trainer / Keith Nations Jockey / Paco Lopez Owner / Campanella, Vince and Nation's Racing Stable LLC	Keith Nations	Paco Lopez	Campanella, Vince and Nation's Racing Stable LLC
03/17/2017	Streamline Trainer / Brian Williamson Jockey / Chris Landeros Owner / Vanier, Nancy A. and Cartwright Thoroughbreds V LLC	Brian Williamson	Chris Landeros	Vanier, Nancy A. and Cartwright Thoroughbreds V LLC
03/18/2016	Call Pat Trainer / Brad H. Cox Jockey / Joseph Rocco, Jr. Owner / Miller Racing LLC	Brad H. Cox	Joseph Rocco, Jr.	Miller Racing LLC
03/13/2015	Gold Medal Dancer Trainer / Donnie K. Von Hemel Jockey / Luis S. Quinonez Owner / Pin Oak Stable	Donnie K. Von Hemel	Luis S. Quinonez	Pin Oak Stable
03/14/2014	Close Hatches Trainer / William I. Mott Jockey / Joel Rosario Owner / Juddmonte	William I. Mott	Joel Rosario	Juddmonte
03/15/2013	Tiz Miz Sue Trainer / Steve Hobby Jockey / Joseph Rocco, Jr. Owner / Cres Ran, LLC	Steve Hobby	Joseph Rocco, Jr.	Cres Ran, LLC
03/16/2012	Tiz Miz Sue Trainer / Steve Hobby Jockey / Joseph Rocco, Jr. Owner / Cres Ran, LLC	Steve Hobby	Joseph Rocco, Jr.	Cres Ran, LLC
03/18/2011	Havre de Grace Trainer / J. Larry Jones Jockey / Ramon A. Dominguez Owner / Fox Hill Farms, Inc.	J. Larry Jones	Ramon A. Dominguez	Fox Hill Farms, Inc.
03/05/2010	Freedom Star Trainer / Bob Baffert Jockey / Calvin H. Borel Owner / George Krikorian	Bob Baffert	Calvin H. Borel	George Krikorian
03/07/2009	Acoma Trainer / David M. Carroll Jockey / Julien R. Leparoux Owner / Alexander, Helen C. and Groves, Helen K.	David M. Carroll	Julien R. Leparoux	Alexander, Helen C. and Groves, Helen K.
03/08/2008	Hystericalady Trainer / Jerry Hollendorfer Jockey / Robby Albarado Owner / Rancho San Miguel, Hollendorfer, Jerry and Todaro, George	Jerry Hollendorfer	Robby Albarado	Rancho San Miguel, Hollendorfer, Jerry and Todaro, George
03/09/2007	India Trainer / Todd A. Pletcher Jockey / Christopher P. DeCarlo Owner / Lyon Stables	Todd A. Pletcher	Christopher P. DeCarlo	Lyon Stables
03/10/2006	Round Pond Trainer / John C. Servis Jockey / Stewart Elliott Owner / Fox Hill Farms, Inc.	John C. Servis	Stewart Elliott	Fox Hill Farms, Inc.
03/11/2005	Injustice Trainer / Wayne M. Catalano Jockey / Luis S. Quinonez Owner / Turf Express, Inc. and Darrell and Evelyn Yates, Ltd.	Wayne M. Catalano	Luis S. Quinonez	Turf Express, Inc. and Darrell and Evelyn Yates, Ltd.
03/12/2004	Golden Sonata Trainer / Morris G. Nicks Jockey / Carlos H. Marquez, Jr. Owner / James C. Spence	Morris G. Nicks	Carlos H. Marquez, Jr.	James C. Spence
03/14/2003	Bien Nicole Trainer / Donnie K. Von Hemel Jockey / Donald R. Pettinger Owner / Richter, Kristine and John	Donnie K. Von Hemel	Donald R. Pettinger	Richter, Kristine and John
03/15/2002	Ask Me No Secrets Trainer / David E. Hofmans Jockey / Mike E. Smith Owner / Earl H. Shultz	David E. Hofmans	Mike E. Smith	Earl H. Shultz
03/17/2001	Heritage of Gold Trainer / Thomas M. Amoss Jockey / Robby Albarado Owner / Jack Garey	Thomas M. Amoss	Robby Albarado	Jack Garey
03/18/2000	Heritage of Gold Trainer / Thomas M. Amoss Jockey / Shane J. Sellers Owner / Jack Garey	Thomas M. Amoss	Shane J. Sellers	Jack Garey
03/20/1999	Sister Act Trainer / Jeffrey N. Jacobs Jockey / Calvin H. Borel Owner / Choctaw Racing Stable and Taylor, E. D.	Jeffrey N. Jacobs	Calvin H. Borel	Choctaw Racing Stable and Taylor, E. D.
03/21/1998	Turn to the Queen Trainer / Kenny P. Smith Jockey / Timothy T. Doocy Owner / Jayaraman, Dr. K. K. and Jayaraman, Dr. Vilasini D.	Kenny P. Smith	Timothy T. Doocy	Jayaraman, Dr. K. K. and Jayaraman, Dr. Vilasini D.
03/22/1997	Halo America Trainer / Bobby C. Barnett Jockey / Calvin H. Borel Owner / John Franks	Bobby C. Barnett	Calvin H. Borel	John Franks
03/23/1996	Belle of Cozzene Trainer / Steve Hobby Jockey / Donald R. Pettinger Owner / Smicklas, Barbara R. and John E.	Steve Hobby	Donald R. Pettinger	Smicklas, Barbara R. and John E.
04/01/1995	Halo America Trainer / Bobby C. Barnett Jockey / Weldon T. Cloninger, Jr. Owner / John Franks	Bobby C. Barnett	Weldon T. Cloninger, Jr.	John Franks
04/08/1994	Morning Meadow Trainer / Bobby C. Barnett Jockey / Shane P. Romero Owner / John Franks	Bobby C. Barnett	Shane P. Romero	John Franks
04/02/1993	Guiza Trainer / Robert J. Frankel Jockey / Corey S. Nakatani Owner / Robert Witt	Robert J. Frankel	Corey S. Nakatani	Robert Witt
04/03/1992	Cuddles Trainer / D. Wayne Lukas Jockey / David Guillory Owner / Overbrook Farm	D. Wayne Lukas	David Guillory	Overbrook Farm
04/05/1991	A Wild Ride Trainer / D. Wayne Lukas Jockey / Pat Day Owner / Yoshida Zenya	D. Wayne Lukas	Pat Day	Yoshida Zenya
04/06/1990	A Penny Is a Penny Trainer / Steven L. Morguelan Jockey / Aaron T. Gryder Owner / Levitch David L	Steven L. Morguelan	Aaron T. Gryder	Levitch David L
04/07/1989	Savannah's Honor Trainer / Richard J. Lundy Jockey / Jerry D. Bailey Owner / Paulson A E	Richard J. Lundy	Jerry D. Bailey	Paulson A E
04/08/1988	Ms. Margi Trainer / Philip M. Hauswald Jockey / Jerry D. Bailey Owner / Cox E A Jr	Philip M. Hauswald	Jerry D. Bailey	Cox E A Jr
04/02/1987	North Sider Trainer / D. Wayne Lukas Jockey / Angel Cordero, Jr. Owner / Lukas & Paternostro	D. Wayne Lukas	Angel Cordero, Jr.	Lukas & Paternostro