2008 Grade 2 Stakes Races
Other 2008 Grades Past Years Graded Stakes| Race | Date | Track | Age | Sex | Distance | Surface | Field | Purse | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hutcheson Stakes G2 | Jan 5, 2008 | GP | 3 | 7.0 | D | 8 | $150,000 | Smooth Air | |
| San Fernando Stakes G2 | Jan 12, 2008 | SA | 3U | 8.5 | D | 11 | $200,000 | Air Commander | |
| San Pasqual Handicap G2 | Jan 12, 2008 | SA | 3U | 8.5 | D | 7 | $150,000 | Zappa | |
| Santa Ynez Stakes G2 | Jan 13, 2008 | SA | 3 | F | 7.0 | D | 5 | $150,000 | Indian Blessing |
| El Encino Stakes G2 | Jan 13, 2008 | SA | 3U | F | 8.5 | D | 6 | $150,000 | Zenyatta |
| San Gorgonio Handicap G2 | Jan 14, 2008 | SA | 3U | F | 9.0 | T | 5 | $150,000 | Wait a While |
| San Marcos Stakes G2 | Jan 19, 2008 | SA | 3U | 10.0 | T | 6 | $150,000 | Champs Elysees | |
| Palos Verdes Handicap G2 | Jan 21, 2008 | SA | 3U | 6.0 | D | 7 | $150,000 | In Summation | |
| Strub Stakes G2 | Feb 2, 2008 | SA | 3U | 9.0 | D | 8 | $300,000 | Monterey Jazz | |
| Robert B. Lewis Stakes G2 | Feb 2, 2008 | SA | 3 | 8.5 | D | 5 | $200,000 | Crown of Thorns | |
| Swale Stakes G2 | Feb 2, 2008 | GP | 3 | 6.5 | D | 7 | $150,000 | Eaton's Gift | |
| San Antonio Handicap G2 | Feb 9, 2008 | SA | 3U | 9.0 | D | 9 | $250,000 | Well Armed | |
| Forward Gal Stakes G2 | Feb 9, 2008 | GP | 3U | F | 7.0 | D | 7 | $150,000 | Bsharpsonata |
| La Canada Stakes G2 | Feb 10, 2008 | SA | 3U | F | 9.0 | D | 5 | $200,000 | Dawn After Dawn |
| San Vicente Stakes G2 | Feb 10, 2008 | SA | 3 | 7.0 | D | 4 | $147,000 | Georgie Boy | |
| San Carlos Handicap G2 | Feb 16, 2008 | SA | 3U | 7.0 | D | 7 | $150,000 | Surf Cat | |
| Barbara Fritchie Handicap G2 | Feb 16, 2008 | LRL | 3U | F | 7.0 | D | 8 | $276,750 | Golden Dawn |
| Buena Vista Handicap G2 | Feb 18, 2008 | SA | 3U | F | 8.0 | T | 9 | $150,000 | Costume |
| General George Handicap G2 | Feb 18, 2008 | LRL | 3U | 7.0 | D | 7 | $246,750 | Bustin Stones | |
| San Luis Obispo Handicap G2 | Feb 23, 2008 | SA | 3U | 12.0 | T | 8 | $150,000 | Spring House | |
| Fountain Of Youth Stakes G2 | Feb 24, 2008 | GP | 3 | 9.0 | D | 12 | $350,000 | Cool Coal Man | |
| Gulfstream Park Handicap G2 | Mar 1, 2008 | GP | 3U | 9.5 | D | 5 | $343,000 | Sir Whimsey | |
| Davona Dale Stakes G2 | Mar 2, 2008 | GP | 3 | F | 8.0 | D | 6 | $150,000 | Bsharpsonata |
| Fair Grounds Oaks G2 | Mar 8, 2008 | FG | 3 | F | 8.5 | D | 4 | $376,000 | Proud Spell |
| Sprint Handicap G2 | Mar 8, 2008 | GP | 3U | 7.0 | D | 6 | $190,000 | Commentator | |
| New Orleans Handicap G2 | Mar 8, 2008 | FG | 3U | 9.0 | D | 6 | $480,000 | Circular Quay | |
| Louisiana Derby G2 | Mar 8, 2008 | FG | 3 | 8.5 | D | 9 | $600,000 | Pyro | |
| Mervin Muniz Jr. Memorial Handicap G2 | Mar 8, 2008 | FG | 3U | 9.0 | T | 10 | $500,000 | Proudinsky | |
| Rampart Handicap G2 | Mar 9, 2008 | GP | 3U | F | 9.0 | D | 7 | $200,000 | Spring Waltz |
| Rebel Stakes G2 | Mar 15, 2008 | OP | 3 | 8.5 | D | 9 | $300,000 | Sierra Sunset | |
| San Felipe Stakes G2 | Mar 15, 2008 | SA | 3 | 8.5 | D | 9 | $200,000 | Georgie Boy | |
| Mac Diarmida Handicap G2 | Mar 16, 2008 | GP | 3U | 11.0 | T | 12 | $150,000 | Stream of Gold | |
| San Luis Rey Handicap G2 | Mar 22, 2008 | SA | 3U | 12.0 | T | 7 | $200,000 | Boule d'Or | |
| Stakes G2 | Mar 22, 2008 | TP | 3 | 9.0 | D | 11 | $500,000 | Adriano | |
| Distaff Handicap G2 | Mar 22, 2008 | AQU | 3U | F | 6.0 | D | 6 | $143,900 | Rite Moment |
| Santa Ana Handicap G2 | Mar 23, 2008 | SA | 3U | F | 9.0 | T | 8 | $150,000 | Costume |
| Shirley Jones Handicap G2 | Mar 29, 2008 | GP | 3U | F | 7.0 | D | 6 | $170,000 | Sugar Swirl |
| Bonnie Miss Stakes G2 | Mar 29, 2008 | GP | 3 | F | 9.0 | D | 6 | $150,000 | Shes All Eltish |
| Oaklawn Handicap G2 | Apr 5, 2008 | OP | 3U | 9.0 | D | 7 | $500,000 | Tiago | |
| Illinois Derby G2 | Apr 5, 2008 | HAW | 3 | 9.0 | D | 7 | $500,000 | Recapturetheglory | |
| Arcadia Handicap G2 | Apr 5, 2008 | SA | 3U | 8.0 | T | 6 | $150,000 | Daytona | |
| Potrero Grande Handicap G2 | Apr 5, 2008 | SA | 3U | 6.5 | D | 6 | $200,000 | Greg's Gold | |
| Providencia Stakes G2 | Apr 5, 2008 | SA | 3 | F | 8.0 | T | 9 | $150,000 | Missit |
| Fantasy Stakes G2 | Apr 6, 2008 | OP | 3 | F | 8.5 | D | 4 | $237,500 | Eight Belles |
| Vinery Madison Stakes G2 | Apr 9, 2008 | KEE | 3U | F | 7.0 | D | 11 | $200,000 | Ventura |
| Stonerside Beaumont Stakes G2 | Apr 10, 2008 | KEE | 3 | F | 7.0 | D | 9 | $250,000 | Ariege |
| Arkansas Derby G2 | Apr 12, 2008 | OP | 3 | 9.0 | D | 13 | $1,000,000 | Gayego | |
| Comely Stakes G2 | Apr 12, 2008 | AQU | 3 | F | 8.0 | D | 5 | $147,000 | Sherine |
| Jenny Wiley Stakes G2 | Apr 12, 2008 | KEE | 3U | F | 8.5 | T | 10 | $200,000 | Rutherienne |
| Commonwealth Stakes G2 | Apr 12, 2008 | KEE | 3U | 7.0 | D | 10 | $390,000 | Rebellion | |
| Bed O' Roses Handicap G2 | Apr 19, 2008 | AQU | 3U | F | 7.0 | D | 6 | $158,100 | Rite Moment |
| Keeneland Lexington Stakes G2 | Apr 19, 2008 | KEE | 3 | 8.5 | D | 11 | $325,000 | Behindatthebar | |
| Santa Barbara Handicap G2 | Apr 19, 2008 | SA | 3U | F | 10.0 | T | 8 | $200,000 | Foxysox |
| Coolmore Lexington Stakes G2 | Apr 19, 2008 | KEE | 3 | 8.5 | D | 11 | $325,000 | Behindatthebar | |
| San Juan Capistrano Invitational Handicap G2 | Apr 20, 2008 | SA | 3U | 14.0 | T | 7 | $250,000 | Big Booster | |
| Mervyn Leroy Handicap G2 | Apr 26, 2008 | HOL | 3U | 8.5 | D | 8 | $150,000 | Surf Cat | |
| Louisville Stakes G2 | May 2, 2008 | CD | 3U | F | 8.5 | D | 5 | $268,200 | Ginger Punch |
| Churchill Downs Stakes G2 | May 3, 2008 | CD | 3U | 7.0 | D | 8 | $282,000 | Elite Squadron | |
| Peter Pan Stakes G2 | May 10, 2008 | BEL | 3 | 9.0 | D | 9 | $200,000 | Casino Drive | |
| Jim Murray Memorial Handicap G2 | May 10, 2008 | HOL | 3U | 12.0 | T | 4 | $245,000 | On the Acorn | |
| Black-Eyed Susan Stakes G2 | May 16, 2008 | PIM | 3 | F | 9.0 | D | 8 | $200,000 | Sweet Vendetta |
| Shuvee Handicap G2 | May 17, 2008 | BEL | 3U | F | 8.0 | D | 6 | $150,000 | Cowgirls Don't Cry |
| Allaire Dupont Distaff Stakes G2 | May 17, 2008 | PIM | 3U | F | 8.5 | D | 8 | $150,000 | Buy the Barrel |
| Dixie Stakes G2 | May 17, 2008 | PIM | 3U | 9.0 | T | 9 | $250,000 | Pays to Dream | |
| Sheepshead Bay Handicap G2 | May 24, 2008 | BEL | 3U | F | 11.0 | T | 8 | $150,000 | Mauralakana |
| Vagrancy Handicap G2 | May 25, 2008 | BEL | 3U | F | 6.5 | D | 5 | $147,000 | Looky Yonder |
| Milady Handicap G2 | May 31, 2008 | HOL | 3U | F | 8.5 | D | 5 | $183,300 | Zenyatta |
| Ohio Derby G2 | May 31, 2008 | TDN | 3 | 9.0 | D | 8 | $300,000 | Smooth Air | |
| Sands Point Stakes G2 | May 31, 2008 | BEL | 3 | F | 9.0 | T | 7 | $150,000 | Raw Silk |
| Californian Stakes G2 | May 31, 2008 | HOL | 3U | 9.0 | D | 4 | $245,000 | Heatseeker | |
| Brooklyn Handicap G2 | Jun 6, 2008 | BEL | 3U | 12.0 | D | 6 | $199,000 | Delosvientos | |
| True North Handicap G2 | Jun 7, 2008 | BEL | 3U | 6.0 | D | 7 | $250,000 | Benny the Bull | |
| Honeymoon Handicap G2 | Jun 7, 2008 | HOL | 3 | F | 10.0 | T | 6 | $173,250 | Misty Ocean |
| Woody Stephens Stakes G2 | Jun 7, 2008 | BEL | 3 | 7.0 | D | 9 | $250,000 | J Be K | |
| Hollywood Oaks G2 | Jun 8, 2008 | HOL | 3 | F | 8.5 | D | 6 | $157,600 | Lethal Heat |
| Fleur De Lis Handicap G2 | Jun 14, 2008 | CD | 3U | F | 9.0 | D | 5 | $321,900 | Hystericalady |
| Jefferson Cup Stakes G2 | Jun 14, 2008 | CD | 3 | 9.0 | T | 8 | $222,600 | Tizdejavu | |
| New York Stakes G2 | Jun 21, 2008 | BEL | 3U | F | 10.0 | T | 5 | $242,000 | Mauralakana |
| American Handicap G2 | Jun 28, 2008 | HOL | 3U | 9.0 | T | 7 | $250,000 | Whatsthescript | |
| A Gleam Handicap G2 | Jun 28, 2008 | HOL | 3U | F | 7.0 | D | 11 | $150,000 | Dearest Trickski |
| Prairie Meadows Cornhusker Handicap G2 | Jun 28, 2008 | PRM | 3U | 9.0 | D | 7 | $295,000 | Wayzata Ba | |
| Beverly Hills Handicap G2 | Jun 29, 2008 | HOL | 3U | F | 10.0 | T | 10 | $150,000 | Black Mamba |
| Firecracker Handicap G2 | Jul 4, 2008 | CD | 3U | 8.0 | T | 5 | $213,250 | Thorn Song | |
| First Flight Handicap G2 | Jul 4, 2008 | BEL | 3U | F | 7.0 | D | 7 | $150,000 | Any Limit |
| Tom Fool Handicap G2 | Jul 4, 2008 | BEL | 3U | 7.0 | D | 5 | $161,000 | Lucky Island | |
| Cashcall Mile Invitational Stakes G2 | Jul 5, 2008 | HOL | 3U | F | 8.0 | T | 7 | $750,000 | Diamond Diva |
| Dwyer Stakes G2 | Jul 6, 2008 | BEL | 3 | 8.5 | D | 6 | $198,500 | Mint Lane | |
| Swaps Stakes G2 | Jul 12, 2008 | HOL | 3 | 9.0 | D | 4 | $355,495 | Tres Borrachos | |
| Delaware Oaks G2 | Jul 12, 2008 | DEL | 3 | F | 8.5 | D | 6 | $500,300 | Proud Spell |
| Smile Sprint Handicap G2 | Jul 12, 2008 | CRC | 3U | 6.0 | D | 9 | $400,000 | Benny the Bull | |
| American Derby G2 | Jul 12, 2008 | ARL | 3 | 9.5 | T | 6 | $250,000 | Tizdejavu | |
| Carry Back Stakes G2 | Jul 12, 2008 | CRC | 3 | 6.0 | D | 8 | $250,000 | Golden Spikes | |
| Sunset Handicap G2 | Jul 13, 2008 | HOL | 3U | 12.0 | T | 7 | $156,000 | Warning Zone | |
| Delaware Handicap G2 | Jul 13, 2008 | DEL | 3U | F | 10.0 | D | 8 | $1,000,900 | Hystericalady |
| Virginia Derby G2 | Jul 19, 2008 | CNL | 3 | 10.0 | T | 7 | $772,500 | Gio Ponti | |
| San Diego Handicap G2 | Jul 19, 2008 | DMR | 3U | 8.5 | D | 10 | $300,000 | Well Armed | |
| Sanford Stakes G2 | Jul 24, 2008 | SAR | 2 | 6.0 | D | 4 | $142,500 | Desert Party | |
| Lake George Stakes G2 | Jul 25, 2008 | SAR | 3 | F | 8.5 | T | 6 | $150,000 | My Princess Jess |
| Alfred G. Vanderbilt Handicap G2 | Jul 26, 2008 | SAR | 3U | 6.0 | D | 6 | $250,000 | Abraaj | |
| San Clemente Handicap G2 | Jul 26, 2008 | DMR | 3 | F | 8.0 | T | 10 | $150,000 | Storm Mesa |
| Jim Dandy Stakes G2 | Jul 27, 2008 | SAR | 3 | 9.0 | D | 7 | $500,000 | Macho Again | |
| Amsterdam Stakes G2 | Jul 28, 2008 | SAR | 3 | 6.5 | D | 7 | $150,000 | Kodiak Kowboy | |
| Honorable Miss Handicap G2 | Aug 1, 2008 | SAR | 3U | F | 6.0 | D | 5 | $147,000 | Any Limit |
| Clement L. Hirsch Handicap G2 | Aug 2, 2008 | DMR | 3U | F | 8.5 | D | 8 | $300,000 | Zenyatta |
| Fourstardave Handicap G2 | Aug 3, 2008 | SAR | 3U | 8.5 | T | 9 | $150,000 | Red Giant | |
| National Museum Of Racing Hall Of Fame Stakes G2 | Aug 4, 2008 | SAR | 3 | 9.0 | T | 7 | $159,600 | Wesley | |
| La Jolla Handicap G2 | Aug 9, 2008 | DMR | 3 | 8.5 | T | 10 | $150,000 | Sky Cape | |
| Best Pal Stakes G2 | Aug 10, 2008 | DMR | 2 | 6.5 | D | 8 | $150,000 | Azul Leon | |
| Adirondack Stakes G2 | Aug 13, 2008 | SAR | 2 | F | 6.5 | D | 8 | $150,000 | Mani Bhavan |
| Saratoga Special Stakes G2 | Aug 14, 2008 | SAR | 2 | 6.5 | D | 9 | $150,000 | Run Away and Hide | |
| Lake Placid Stakes G2 | Aug 15, 2008 | SAR | 3 | F | 9.0 | T | 8 | $150,000 | Backseat Rhythm |
| Ballston Spa Handicap G2 | Aug 21, 2008 | SAR | 3U | F | 8.5 | T | 5 | $196,000 | Wait a While |
| Bernard Baruch Handicap G2 | Aug 23, 2008 | SAR | 3U | 9.0 | T | 10 | $200,000 | Shakis | |
| Del Mar Handicap G2 | Aug 23, 2008 | DMR | 3U | 11.0 | T | 9 | $250,000 | Spring House | |
| Pat O' Brien Handicap G2 | Aug 24, 2008 | DMR | 3U | 7.0 | D | 12 | $297,500 | Lewis Michael | |
| Del Mar Mile Handicap G2 | Aug 24, 2008 | DMR | 3U | 8.0 | T | 9 | $328,000 | Whatsthescript | |
| Molly Pitcher Stakes G2 | Aug 24, 2008 | MTH | 3U | F | 8.5 | D | 5 | $269,000 | Hystericalady |
| Palomar Handicap G2 | Aug 30, 2008 | DMR | 3U | F | 8.5 | T | 10 | $200,000 | Vacare |
| Del Mar Derby G2 | Aug 31, 2008 | DMR | 3 | 9.0 | T | 10 | $350,000 | Madeo | |
| Pennsylvania Derby G2 | Sep 1, 2008 | PHA | 3 | 9.0 | D | 13 | $1,000,000 | Anak Nakal | |
| Futurity Stakes G2 | Sep 13, 2008 | BEL | 2 | 7.0 | D | 7 | $250,000 | Charitable Man | |
| Matron Stakes G2 | Sep 13, 2008 | BEL | 2 | F | 7.0 | D | 9 | $250,000 | Doremifasollatido |
| Super Derby G2 | Sep 20, 2008 | LAD | 3 | 9.0 | D | 10 | $515,000 | My Pal Charlie | |
| Cotillion Stakes G2 | Sep 20, 2008 | PHA | 3 | F | 8.5 | D | 6 | $750,000 | Seattle Smooth |
| Gallant Bloom Handicap G2 | Sep 20, 2008 | BEL | 3U | F | 6.5 | D | 4 | $142,500 | Indian Blessing |
| Hawthorne Gold Cup Handicap G2 | Sep 27, 2008 | HAW | 3U | 10.0 | D | 6 | $500,000 | Fairbanks | |
| Kentucky Cup Classic Stakes G2 | Sep 27, 2008 | TP | 3U | 9.0 | D | 6 | $350,000 | Zanjero | |
| Oak Tree Mile Stakes G2 | Sep 28, 2008 | OSA | 3U | 8.0 | T | 8 | $200,000 | Hyperbaric | |
| Kelso Handicap G2 | Sep 28, 2008 | BEL | 3U | 8.0 | T | 6 | $248,000 | Tam Lin | |
| Meadowlands Cup Handicap G2 | Oct 3, 2008 | M | 3U | 9.0 | D | 7 | $350,000 | Arson Squad | |
| Indiana Oaks G2 | Oct 3, 2008 | HOO | 3 | F | 8.5 | D | 10 | $406,400 | Skylighter |
| Indiana Derby G2 | Oct 4, 2008 | HOO | 3 | 8.5 | D | 12 | $514,100 | Tin Cup Chalice | |
| Jamaica Handicap G2 | Oct 4, 2008 | BEL | 3 | 9.0 | T | 7 | $250,000 | Court Vision | |
| Jerome Handicap G2 | Oct 5, 2008 | BEL | 3 | 8.0 | D | 7 | $159,500 | Tale of Ekati | |
| Lexus Raven Run Stakes G2 | Oct 18, 2008 | KEE | 3 | F | 7.0 | D | 13 | $300,000 | Informed Decision |
| Las Palmas Handicap G2 | Oct 24, 2008 | OSA | 3U | F | 8.0 | T | 13 | $250,000 | Roshani |
| Oak Tree Derby G2 | Oct 25, 2008 | OSA | 3 | 9.0 | T | 14 | $150,000 | Muny | |
| Chilukki Stakes G2 | Nov 2, 2008 | CD | 3U | F | 8.0 | D | 10 | $170,400 | Leah's Secret |
| Mrstakes Revere Stakes G2 | Nov 8, 2008 | CD | 3 | F | 8.5 | T | 11 | $201,950 | Acoma |
| Red Smith Handicap G2 | Nov 8, 2008 | AQU | 3U | 11.0 | T | 7 | $150,000 | Strike a Deal | |
| Falls City Handicap G2 | Nov 27, 2008 | CD | 3U | F | 9.0 | D | 11 | $169,800 | Miss Isella |
| Clark Handicap G2 | Nov 28, 2008 | CD | 3U | 9.0 | D | 7 | $440,400 | Einstein | |
| Top Flight Handicap G2 | Nov 28, 2008 | AQU | 3U | F | 8.0 | D | 8 | $150,000 | Leah's Secret |
| Demoiselle Stakes G2 | Nov 29, 2008 | AQU | 2 | F | 9.0 | D | 6 | $200,000 | Springside |
| Remsen Stakes G2 | Nov 29, 2008 | AQU | 2 | 9.0 | D | 7 | $200,000 | Old Fashioned | |
| Golden Rod Stakes G2 | Nov 29, 2008 | CD | 2 | F | 8.5 | D | 6 | $162,900 | Rachel Alexandra |
| Kentucky Jockey Club Stakes G2 | Nov 29, 2008 | CD | 2 | 8.5 | D | 9 | $168,000 | Beethoven | |
| Bayakoa Handicap G2 | Dec 7, 2008 | HOL | 3U | F | 8.5 | D | 7 | $150,000 | Briecat |
| W. L. Mcknight Handicap G2 | Dec 13, 2008 | CRC | 3U | 12.0 | T | 12 | $150,000 | Presious Passion | |
| La Prevoyante Handicap G2 | Dec 13, 2008 | CRC | 3U | F | 12.0 | T | 11 | $150,000 | Herboriste |
| Dahlia Handicap G2 | Dec 21, 2008 | HOL | 3U | F | 8.5 | T | 8 | $150,000 | Vacare |
| San Gabriel Handicap G2 | Dec 28, 2008 | SA | 3U | 9.0 | T | 7 | $150,000 | Proudinsky |