2026 Fantasy S.

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First run in 1973, the Fantasy Stakes is a race run at 1 1/16 miles for 3-year-old fillies at Oaklawn Park. The race is a prep for the Kentucky Oaks with recent Kentucky Oaks winners Rachel Alexandra and Blind Luck winning the race since 2000. Trainer Charlie Whittingham and owner Fox Hill Farms lead their respective categories with three wins each while jockey Chris McCarron has four wins to lead that category. The race has attracted some of the best fillies in racing with Our Mims, Davona Dale, Bold ‘n Determined, Heavenly Cause, Lite Light, Escena, Blushing K. D.

First run in 1973, the Fantasy Stakes is a race run at 1 1/16 miles for 3-year-old fillies at Oaklawn Park. The race is a prep for the Kentucky Oaks with recent Kentucky Oaks winners Rachel Alexandra and Blind Luck winning the race since 2000. Trainer Charlie Whittingham and owner Fox Hill Farms lead their respective categories with three wins each while jockey Chris McCarron has four wins to lead that category. The race has attracted some of the best fillies in racing with Our Mims, Davona Dale, Bold ‘n Determined, Heavenly Cause, Lite Light, Escena, Blushing K. D. and Round Pond on its winners’ list.

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Fastest Time (since 1976): 1:41:20
Greatest Winning Margin (since 1976): 8 3/4 lengths

Date	Past Winner	Trainer	Jockey	Owner
03/26/2026	Counting Stars Trainer / Mark E. Casse Jockey / Francisco Arrieta Owner / West Point Thoroughbreds	Mark E. Casse	Francisco Arrieta	West Point Thoroughbreds
03/28/2025	Quietside Trainer / John Alexander Ortiz Jockey / Jose L. Ortiz Owner / Shortleaf Stable, Inc.	John Alexander Ortiz	Jose L. Ortiz	Shortleaf Stable, Inc.
03/29/2024	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)
03/31/2023	Wet Paint Trainer / Brad H. Cox Jockey / Flavien Prat Owner / Godolphin, LLC	Brad H. Cox	Flavien Prat	Godolphin, LLC
04/01/2022	Yuugiri Trainer / Rodolphe Brisset Jockey / Florent Geroux Owner / Yoshihara, Tsunebumi and Sekie	Rodolphe Brisset	Florent Geroux	Yoshihara, Tsunebumi and Sekie
04/02/2021	Pauline's Pearl Trainer / Steven M. Asmussen Jockey / Ricardo Santana, Jr. Owner / Stonestreet Stables LLC	Steven M. Asmussen	Ricardo Santana, Jr.	Stonestreet Stables LLC
04/30/2020	Swiss Skydiver Trainer / Kenneth G. McPeek Jockey / Brian Joseph Hernandez, Jr. Owner / Peter J. Callahan	Kenneth G. McPeek	Brian Joseph Hernandez, Jr.	Peter J. Callahan
04/11/2019	Lady Apple Trainer / Steven M. Asmussen Jockey / Ricardo Santana, Jr. Owner / Phoenix Thoroughbred III and KatieRich Stables	Steven M. Asmussen	Ricardo Santana, Jr.	Phoenix Thoroughbred III and KatieRich Stables
04/12/2018	Sassy Sienna Trainer / Brad H. Cox Jockey / Gary L. Stevens Owner / Medallion Racing and McClanahan, Jerry	Brad H. Cox	Gary L. Stevens	Medallion Racing and McClanahan, Jerry
04/13/2017	Ever So Clever Trainer / Steven M. Asmussen Jockey / Luis Contreras Owner / Clearview Stable LLC	Steven M. Asmussen	Luis Contreras	Clearview Stable LLC
04/08/2016	Terra Promessa Trainer / Steven M. Asmussen Jockey / Ricardo Santana, Jr. Owner / Stonestreet Stables LLC	Steven M. Asmussen	Ricardo Santana, Jr.	Stonestreet Stables LLC
04/03/2015	Include Betty Trainer / Thomas F. Proctor Jockey / Rosemary B. Homeister, Jr. Owner / Jones, Brereton C. and Thornton, Timothy C.	Thomas F. Proctor	Rosemary B. Homeister, Jr.	Jones, Brereton C. and Thornton, Timothy C.
04/04/2014	Sugar Shock Trainer / Doug L. Anderson Jockey / Channing Hill Owner / On Cloud Nine LLC	Doug L. Anderson	Channing Hill	On Cloud Nine LLC
04/09/2013	Rose to Gold Trainer / Sal Santoro Jockey / Calvin H. Borel Owner / Amaya, Kathleen and Centofanti Raffaele	Sal Santoro	Calvin H. Borel	Amaya, Kathleen and Centofanti Raffaele
04/10/2012	Mamma Kimbo Trainer / Bob Baffert Jockey / Mike E. Smith Owner / Peachtree Stable	Bob Baffert	Mike E. Smith	Peachtree Stable
04/09/2011	Joyful Victory Trainer / J. Larry Jones Jockey / Mike E. Smith Owner / Fox Hill Farms, Inc.	J. Larry Jones	Mike E. Smith	Fox Hill Farms, Inc.
04/01/2010	Blind Luck Trainer / Jerry Hollendorfer Jockey / Rafael Bejarano Owner / Mark Dedomenico LLC, Carver, John, Abruzzo, Peter and Hollendorfer, Jerry	Jerry Hollendorfer	Rafael Bejarano	Mark Dedomenico LLC, Carver, John, Abruzzo, Peter and Hollendorfer, Jerry
04/04/2009	Rachel Alexandra Trainer / Hal R. Wiggins Jockey / Calvin H. Borel Owner / L and M Partners LLC	Hal R. Wiggins	Calvin H. Borel	L and M Partners LLC
04/05/2008	Eight Belles Trainer / J. Larry Jones Jockey / Ramon A. Dominguez Owner / Fox Hill Farms, Inc.	J. Larry Jones	Ramon A. Dominguez	Fox Hill Farms, Inc.
04/05/2007	High Heels Trainer / Gary G. Hartlage Jockey / Joe M. Johnson Owner / Anita Ebert	Gary G. Hartlage	Joe M. Johnson	Anita Ebert
04/13/2006	Ready to Please Trainer / Todd A. Pletcher Jockey / Stewart Elliott Owner / James T. Scatuorchio	Todd A. Pletcher	Stewart Elliott	James T. Scatuorchio
04/14/2005	Round Pond Trainer / John C. Servis Jockey / Stewart Elliott Owner / Fox Hill Farms, Inc.	John C. Servis	Stewart Elliott	Fox Hill Farms, Inc.
04/08/2004	House of Fortune Trainer / Ronald L. McAnally Jockey / Alex O. Solis Owner / Arnold Zetcher LLC	Ronald L. McAnally	Alex O. Solis	Arnold Zetcher LLC
04/10/2003	Ruby's Reception Trainer / J. Larry Jones Jockey / Terry J. Thompson Owner / Oasis Racing Stables LLC	J. Larry Jones	Terry J. Thompson	Oasis Racing Stables LLC
04/11/2002	See How She Runs Trainer / Donnie K. Von Hemel Jockey / Donald R. Pettinger Owner / Pin Oak Stable	Donnie K. Von Hemel	Donald R. Pettinger	Pin Oak Stable
04/12/2001	Mystic Lady Trainer / Mark A. Hennig Jockey / Eibar Coa Owner / R. Lee Lewis	Mark A. Hennig	Eibar Coa	R. Lee Lewis
04/13/2000	Classy Cara Trainer / Doug F. O'Neill Jockey / Ignacio Puglisi Owner / John J. Zamora	Doug F. O'Neill	Ignacio Puglisi	John J. Zamora
04/01/1999	Excellent Meeting Trainer / Bob Baffert Jockey / Kent J. Desormeaux Owner / Golden Eagle Farm	Bob Baffert	Kent J. Desormeaux	Golden Eagle Farm
04/04/1998	Silent Eskimo Trainer / Bobby C. Barnett Jockey / Carlos Gonzalez Owner / John Franks	Bobby C. Barnett	Carlos Gonzalez	John Franks
04/05/1997	Blushing K. D. Trainer / Sam B. David, Jr. Jockey / Lonnie Meche Owner / Burns, James P. and V. Sue	Sam B. David, Jr.	Lonnie Meche	Burns, James P. and V. Sue
04/04/1996	Escena Trainer / William I. Mott Jockey / Pat Day Owner / Allen E. Paulson	William I. Mott	Pat Day	Allen E. Paulson
04/13/1995	Cat's Cradle Trainer / David E. Hofmans Jockey / Chris W. Antley Owner / Ridder Thoroughbred Stable	David E. Hofmans	Chris W. Antley	Ridder Thoroughbred Stable
04/16/1994	Two Altazano Trainer / Michael Stidham Jockey / Kirk Paul LeBlanc Owner / Harold Goodman	Michael Stidham	Kirk Paul LeBlanc	Harold Goodman
04/08/1993	Aztec Hill Trainer / Thomas K. Bohannan Jockey / Mike E. Smith Owner / Loblolly Stable	Thomas K. Bohannan	Mike E. Smith	Loblolly Stable
04/11/1992	Race the Wild Wind Trainer / Ronald L. McAnally Jockey / Chris J. McCarron Owner / Marianne & Brandon Chase	Ronald L. McAnally	Chris J. McCarron	Marianne & Brandon Chase
04/13/1991	Lite Light Trainer / Jerry Hollendorfer Jockey / Corey S. Nakatani Owner / Oaktown Stable	Jerry Hollendorfer	Corey S. Nakatani	Oaktown Stable
04/19/1990	Silvered Trainer / Dewey Smith Jockey / Donald Lee Howard Owner / Bowen & Hancock III	Dewey Smith	Donald Lee Howard	Bowen & Hancock III
04/20/1989	Fantastic Look Trainer / Gary F. Jones Jockey / Chris J. McCarron Owner / Golden Eagle Farm	Gary F. Jones	Chris J. McCarron	Golden Eagle Farm
04/21/1988	Jeanne Jones Trainer / Charles E. Whittingham Jockey / William Shoemaker Owner / Golden Eagle Farm	Charles E. Whittingham	William Shoemaker	Golden Eagle Farm
04/10/1987	Very Subtle Trainer / Melvin F. Stute Jockey / Chris J. McCarron Owner / Grinstead & Rochelle	Melvin F. Stute	Chris J. McCarron	Grinstead & Rochelle
04/11/1986	Tiffany Lass Trainer / Lazaro S. Barrera Jockey / Gary L. Stevens Owner / Jones Aaron U	Lazaro S. Barrera	Gary L. Stevens	Jones Aaron U
04/12/1985	Rascal Lass Trainer / Lin Wheeler Jockey / Ray Sibille Owner / Vistas Stable	Lin Wheeler	Ray Sibille	Vistas Stable
04/13/1984	My Darling One Trainer / Lazaro S. Barrera Jockey / Chris J. McCarron Owner / Green Dolly	Lazaro S. Barrera	Chris J. McCarron	Green Dolly
04/08/1983	Brindy Brindy Trainer / Jack C. Van Berg Jockey / Kenneth Jones Owner / Energy & Wanaja Farm	Jack C. Van Berg	Kenneth Jones	Energy & Wanaja Farm
04/02/1982	Flying Partner Trainer / Charles E. Whittingham Jockey / Ray Sibille Owner / Buckland Farm	Charles E. Whittingham	Ray Sibille	Buckland Farm
04/03/1981	Heavenly Cause Trainer / Woodford C. Stephens Jockey / Laffit A. Pincay, Jr. Owner / Ryehill Farm	Woodford C. Stephens	Laffit A. Pincay, Jr.	Ryehill Farm
04/04/1980	Bold 'n Determined Trainer / Neil D. Drysdale Jockey / Eddie J. Delahoussaye Owner / Saron Stable	Neil D. Drysdale	Eddie J. Delahoussaye	Saron Stable
04/06/1979	Davona Dale Trainer / John M. Veitch Jockey / Jorge Velasquez Owner / Calumet Farm	John M. Veitch	Jorge Velasquez	Calumet Farm
03/24/1978	Equanimity Trainer / Henry Moreno Jockey / H. E. Moreno Owner / Pine Tree Stable	Henry Moreno	H. E. Moreno	Pine Tree Stable
03/25/1977	Our Mims Trainer / John M. Veitch Jockey / Don Brumfield Owner / Calumet Farm	John M. Veitch	Don Brumfield	Calumet Farm
03/26/1976	T. V. Vixen Trainer / Peter W. Salmen, Jr. Jockey / B. Walt Owner / Crimson King Farm	Peter W. Salmen, Jr.	B. Walt	Crimson King Farm