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Stakes Race Info
Name: Louisville Stakes
2026 Race Date: TBD
Event Grade: 3
Track: Churchill Downs
Horse Division: 3UP R T L
Track Surface: T
Louisville Stakes Betting Sites
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Don't get stuck at the gate when the Louisville Stakes starts! In addition to the event information and horse racebooks listed above, we've also amassed a small collection of Louisville Stakes previous race results, purse and field data, and historic trends.
Past 5 Louisville Stakes Results
| Race | Date | Track | Age | Distance | Field | Purse | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville Stakes G3 | May 17, 2025 | Churchill Downs | 3U | 12.0 | 9 | $250,000 | Utah Beach |
| Louisville Stakes G3 | May 18, 2024 | Churchill Downs | 3U | 12.0 | 9 | $241,250 | Sugoi |
| Louisville Stakes G3 | May 20, 2023 | Churchill Downs | 3U | 12.0 | 10 | $222,300 | Foreign Relations |
| Louisville Stakes G3 | May 21, 2022 | Churchill Downs | 3U | 12.0 | 14 | $199,777 | Cellist |
| Louisville Stakes G3 | May 15, 2021 | Churchill Downs | 3U | 12.0 | 14 | $150,000 | Arklow |
Louisville Stakes Historic Trends
*Includes years when race was a stakes or handicap.
| Item | Date | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Highest Purse | May 2, 2008 | $268,200 |
| Largest Field | May 15, 2021 | 14 |
| Largest Field | May 21, 2022 | 14 |
Louisville Stakes Averages
*Includes years when race was a stakes or handicap.
| Item | Value | Results |
|---|---|---|
| Most Common Purse | $100,000 | 6 |
| Average Purse | $134,797 | 26 |
| Most Common Field | 9 | 6 |
| Average Field | 8.7 | 26 |
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FAQs on the Louisville Stakes
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The 2026 Louisville Stakes will be held on TBD.
The 2026 Louisville Stakes will be held at Churchill Downs on TBD.
The 2026 Louisville Stakes is a grade 3 horse race.
The 2026 Louisville Stakes race is for 3UP R T L horses.
Churchill Downs Upcoming Graded Stakes
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| Kentucky Oaks G1 May 1, 2026 |
| Kentucky Derby G1 May 2, 2026 |