2002 Grade 2 Stakes Races
Other 2002 Grades Past Years Graded Stakes| Race | Date | Track | Age | Sex | Distance | Surface | Field | Purse | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Pasqual Handicap G2 | Jan 5, 2002 | SA | 3U | 8.5 | D | 7 | $200,000 | Wooden Phone | |
| Appleton Handicap G2 | Jan 5, 2002 | GP | 3U | 8.0 | T | 10 | $150,000 | Pisces | |
| San Fernando Breeders' Cup Stakes G2 | Jan 12, 2002 | SA | 3U | 8.5 | D | 10 | $214,200 | Western Pride | |
| San Gorgonio Handicap G2 | Jan 13, 2002 | SA | 3U | F | 9.0 | T | 8 | $150,000 | Tout Charmant |
| Santa Catalina Stakes G2 | Jan 19, 2002 | SA | 3 | 8.5 | D | 6 | $150,000 | Labamta Babe | |
| El Encino Stakes G2 | Jan 20, 2002 | SA | 3U | F | 8.5 | D | 6 | $150,000 | Affluent |
| San Marcos Stakes G2 | Jan 21, 2002 | SA | 3U | 10.0 | T | 6 | $150,000 | Irish Prize | |
| Santa Ynez Stakes G2 | Jan 21, 2002 | SA | 3 | F | 7.0 | D | 8 | $150,000 | Dancing |
| Palos Verdes Handicap G2 | Jan 27, 2002 | SA | 3U | 6.0 | D | 7 | $150,000 | Snow Ridge | |
| Strub Stakes G2 | Feb 2, 2002 | SA | 3U | 9.0 | D | 11 | $400,000 | Mizzen Mast | |
| Hutcheson Stakes G2 | Feb 2, 2002 | GP | 3 | 7.0 | D | 6 | $150,000 | Showmeitall | |
| San Vicente Stakes G2 | Feb 2, 2002 | SA | 3 | 7.0 | D | 6 | $150,000 | Came Home | |
| San Antonio Handicap G2 | Feb 3, 2002 | SA | 3U | 9.0 | D | 7 | $250,000 | Reddatore | |
| La Canada Stakes G2 | Feb 9, 2002 | SA | 3U | F | 9.0 | D | 6 | $200,000 | Summer Colony |
| San Luis Obispo Handicap G2 | Feb 16, 2002 | SA | 3U | 12.0 | T | 7 | $200,000 | Nazirali | |
| Barbara Fritchie Handicap G2 | Feb 16, 2002 | LRL | 3U | F | 7.0 | D | 8 | $200,000 | Xtra Heat |
| Buena Vista Handicap G2 | Feb 18, 2002 | SA | 3U | F | 8.0 | T | 7 | $150,000 | Blue Moon |
| General George Handicap G2 | Feb 18, 2002 | LRL | 3U | 7.0 | D | 8 | $200,000 | Wrangler | |
| Davona Dale Stakes G2 | Feb 24, 2002 | GP | 3 | F | 8.5 | D | 9 | $100,000 | Ms. Brookski |
| Frank E. Kilroe Mile Handicap G2 | Mar 2, 2002 | SA | 3U | 8.0 | T | 11 | $300,000 | Decarchy | |
| Rampart Handicap G2 | Mar 2, 2002 | GP | 3U | F | 9.0 | D | 6 | $200,000 | Forest Secrets |
| San Rafael Stakes G2 | Mar 2, 2002 | SA | 3 | 8.0 | D | 7 | $200,000 | Came Home | |
| New Orleans Handicap G2 | Mar 3, 2002 | FG | 3U | 9.0 | D | 9 | $500,000 | Parade Leader | |
| Gulfstream Park Breeders' Cup Sprint Championship Handicap G2 | Mar 9, 2002 | GP | 3U | 7.0 | D | 8 | $197,000 | Dream Run | |
| Fair Grounds Oaks G2 | Mar 9, 2002 | FG | 3 | F | 8.5 | D | 8 | $350,000 | Take Charge Lady |
| Louisiana Derby G2 | Mar 10, 2002 | FG | 3 | 8.5 | D | 7 | $750,000 | Repent | |
| Bonnie Miss Stakes G2 | Mar 15, 2002 | GP | 3 | F | 9.0 | D | 6 | $250,000 | Chamrousse |
| San Luis Rey Handicap G2 | Mar 16, 2002 | SA | 3U | 12.0 | T | 8 | $250,000 | Continental Red | |
| San Felipe Stakes G2 | Mar 17, 2002 | SA | 3 | 8.5 | D | 6 | $250,000 | Medaglia d'Oro | |
| Spiral Stakes G2 | Mar 23, 2002 | TP | 3 | 9.0 | D | 8 | $500,000 | Perfect Drift | |
| Santa Ana Handicap G2 | Mar 23, 2002 | SA | 3U | F | 9.0 | T | 9 | $150,000 | Golden Apples |
| Pan American Handicap G2 | Mar 23, 2002 | GP | 3U | 12.0 | T | 9 | $200,000 | Deeliteful Irving | |
| Orchid Handicap G2 | Mar 24, 2002 | GP | 3U | F | 12.0 | T | 9 | $200,000 | Julie Jalouse |
| Explosive Bid Handicap G2 | Mar 24, 2002 | FG | 3U | 9.0 | T | 14 | $700,000 | Sarafan | |
| Potrero Grande Breeders' Cup Handicap G2 | Mar 30, 2002 | SA | 3U | 6.5 | D | 8 | $197,700 | Kalookan Queen | |
| Distaff Breeders' Cup Handicap G2 | Mar 30, 2002 | AQU | 3U | F | 7.0 | D | 6 | $142,300 | Raging Fever |
| Illinois Derby G2 | Apr 6, 2002 | SPT | 3 | 9.0 | D | 9 | $500,000 | War Emblem | |
| San Bernardino Handicap G2 | Apr 6, 2002 | SA | 3U | 9.0 | D | 6 | $150,000 | Bosque Redondo | |
| Arcadia Handicap G2 | Apr 6, 2002 | SA | 3U | 9.0 | T | 9 | $150,000 | Seinne | |
| Fantasy Stakes G2 | Apr 12, 2002 | OP | 3 | F | 8.5 | D | 6 | $200,000 | See How She Runs |
| Mile Stakes G2 | Apr 12, 2002 | KEE | 3U | 8.0 | T | 10 | $200,000 | Touchoftheblues | |
| Arkansas Derby G2 | Apr 13, 2002 | OP | 3 | 9.0 | D | 11 | $500,000 | Private Emblem | |
| Commonwealth Breeders' Cup Stakes G2 | Apr 14, 2002 | KEE | 3U | 7.0 | D | 7 | $272,000 | Orientate | |
| Coolmore Lexington Stakes G2 | Apr 20, 2002 | KEE | 3 | 8.5 | D | 8 | $364,650 | Proud Citizen | |
| Keeneland Lexington Stakes G2 | Apr 20, 2002 | KEE | 3 | 8.5 | D | 8 | $364,650 | Proud Citizen | |
| Santa Barbara Handicap G2 | Apr 20, 2002 | SA | 3U | F | 10.0 | T | 6 | $250,000 | Astra |
| Stonerside Beaumont Stakes G2 | Apr 26, 2002 | KEE | 3 | F | 7.0 | D | 7 | $250,000 | Proper Gamble |
| San Francisco Breeders' Cup Mile Handicap G2 | Apr 27, 2002 | BM | 3U | 8.0 | T | 4 | $216,250 | Suances | |
| Louisville Breeders' Cup Handicap G2 | May 3, 2002 | CD | 3U | F | 8.5 | D | 6 | $332,700 | Spain |
| Churchill Downs Handicap G2 | May 4, 2002 | CD | 3U | 7.0 | D | 10 | $171,450 | D'Wildcat | |
| Nassau County Breeders' Cup Stakes G2 | May 11, 2002 | BEL | 3 | F | 7.0 | D | 8 | $200,000 | Nonsuch Bay |
| Genuine Risk Handicap G2 | May 12, 2002 | BEL | 3U | F | 6.0 | D | 6 | $150,000 | Xtra Heat |
| Mervyn Leroy Handicap G2 | May 12, 2002 | HOL | 3U | 8.5 | D | 6 | $150,000 | Sky Jack | |
| Black-Eyed Susan Stakes G2 | May 17, 2002 | PIM | 3 | F | 9.0 | D | 6 | $200,000 | Chamrousse |
| Dixie Stakes G2 | May 18, 2002 | PIM | 3U | 9.0 | T | 7 | $200,000 | Strut the Stage | |
| Hawthorne Gold Cup Handicap G2 | May 18, 2002 | HAW | 3U | 10.0 | D | 5 | $500,000 | Hail the Chief | |
| Shuvee Handicap G2 | May 18, 2002 | BEL | 3U | F | 8.0 | D | 5 | $200,000 | Shiny Band |
| Peter Pan Stakes G2 | May 25, 2002 | BEL | 3 | 9.0 | D | 7 | $200,000 | Sunday Break | |
| Lazaro Barrera Memorial Stakes G2 | May 27, 2002 | HOL | 3 | 7.0 | D | 5 | $150,000 | Captain Squire | |
| Massachusetts Handicap G2 | Jun 1, 2002 | SUF | 3U | 9.0 | D | 9 | $500,000 | Macho Uno | |
| Sheepshead Bay Handicap G2 | Jun 1, 2002 | BEL | 3U | F | 11.0 | T | 10 | $150,000 | Tweedside |
| Honeymoon Breeders' Cup Handicap G2 | Jun 8, 2002 | HOL | 3 | F | 9.0 | T | 7 | $167,050 | Megahertz |
| True North Breeders' Cup Handicap G2 | Jun 8, 2002 | BEL | 3U | 6.0 | D | 7 | $250,000 | Explicit | |
| Riva Ridge Breeders' Cup Stakes G2 | Jun 8, 2002 | BEL | 3 | 7.0 | D | 9 | $190,000 | Gygistar | |
| Vagrancy Handicap G2 | Jun 9, 2002 | BEL | 3U | F | 6.5 | D | 5 | $150,000 | Xtra Heat |
| Fleur De Lis Handicap G2 | Jun 15, 2002 | CD | 3U | F | 9.0 | D | 6 | $329,400 | Spain |
| Brooklyn Handicap G2 | Jun 15, 2002 | BEL | 3U | 9.0 | D | 8 | $250,000 | Seeking Daylight | |
| Hollywood Breeders' Cup Oaks G2 | Jun 15, 2002 | HOL | 3 | F | 8.5 | D | 7 | $266,800 | Adoration |
| Californian Stakes G2 | Jun 15, 2002 | HOL | 3U | 9.0 | D | 8 | $500,000 | Milwaukee Brew | |
| Molly Pitcher Breeders' Cup Handicap G2 | Jun 29, 2002 | MTH | 3U | F | 9.0 | D | 5 | $300,000 | Atelier |
| Arlington Classic Stakes G2 | Jun 29, 2002 | ARL | 3 | 8.5 | T | 9 | $175,000 | Mr. Mellon | |
| Firecracker Breeders' Cup Handicap G2 | Jul 4, 2002 | CD | 3U | 8.0 | T | 9 | $292,500 | Good Journey | |
| Tom Fool Handicap G2 | Jul 4, 2002 | BEL | 3U | 7.0 | D | 6 | $150,000 | Left Bank | |
| New York Handicap G2 | Jul 4, 2002 | BEL | 3U | F | 10.0 | T | 7 | $250,000 | Owsley |
| American Handicap G2 | Jul 4, 2002 | HOL | 3U | 9.0 | T | 7 | $150,000 | The Tin Man | |
| Suburban Handicap G2 | Jul 6, 2002 | BEL | 3U | 10.0 | D | 7 | $500,000 | E Dubai | |
| Triple Bend Breeders' Cup Handicap G2 | Jul 6, 2002 | HOL | 3U | 7.0 | D | 9 | $266,000 | Disturbingthepeace | |
| Dwyer Stakes G2 | Jul 7, 2002 | BEL | 3 | 8.5 | D | 6 | $150,000 | Gygistar | |
| Princess Rooney Handicap G2 | Jul 13, 2002 | CRC | 3U | F | 6.0 | D | 6 | $400,000 | Gold Mover |
| Bowling Green Handicap G2 | Jul 13, 2002 | BEL | 3U | 11.0 | T | 9 | $150,000 | Whitmore's Conn | |
| A Gleam Handicap G2 | Jul 14, 2002 | HOL | 3U | F | 7.0 | D | 10 | $200,000 | Irguns Angel |
| Swaps Stakes G2 | Jul 14, 2002 | HOL | 3 | 9.0 | D | 7 | $500,000 | Came Home | |
| Ohio Derby G2 | Jul 20, 2002 | TDN | 3 | 9.0 | D | 4 | $300,000 | Magic Weisner | |
| American Derby G2 | Jul 21, 2002 | ARL | 3 | 9.5 | T | 8 | $225,000 | Mananan McLir | |
| Sunset Handicap G2 | Jul 21, 2002 | HOL | 3U | 12.0 | T | 7 | $250,000 | Grammarian | |
| Schuylerville Stakes G2 | Jul 24, 2002 | SAR | 2 | F | 6.0 | D | 7 | $150,000 | Freedom's Daughter |
| Sanford Stakes G2 | Jul 25, 2002 | SAR | 2 | 6.0 | D | 9 | $150,000 | Whywhywhy | |
| Bernard Baruch Handicap G2 | Jul 26, 2002 | SAR | 3U | 9.0 | T | 7 | $150,000 | Del Mar Show | |
| Diana Handicap G2 | Jul 27, 2002 | SAR | 3U | F | 9.0 | T | 9 | $500,000 | Tates Creek |
| Bing Crosby Breeders' Cup Handicap G2 | Jul 27, 2002 | DMR | 3U | 6.0 | D | 9 | $169,000 | Disturbingthepeace | |
| San Clemente Handicap G2 | Aug 3, 2002 | DMR | 3 | F | 8.0 | T | 9 | $150,000 | Little Treasure |
| Amsterdam Stakes G2 | Aug 3, 2002 | SAR | 3 | 6.0 | D | 8 | $150,000 | Listen Here | |
| San Diego Handicap G2 | Aug 4, 2002 | DMR | 3U | 8.5 | D | 8 | $250,000 | Grey Memo | |
| Jim Dandy Stakes G2 | Aug 4, 2002 | SAR | 3 | 9.0 | D | 9 | $500,000 | Medaglia d'Oro | |
| National Museum Of Racing Hall Of Fame Handicap G2 | Aug 5, 2002 | SAR | 3 | 9.0 | T | 5 | $150,000 | Quest Star | |
| Sorrento Stakes G2 | Aug 10, 2002 | DMR | 2 | F | 6.5 | D | 8 | $150,000 | Buffythecenterfold |
| Clement L. Hirsch Handicap G2 | Aug 11, 2002 | DMR | 3U | F | 8.5 | D | 5 | $300,000 | Azeri |
| A. G. Vanderbilt Handicap G2 | Aug 11, 2002 | SAR | 3U | 6.0 | D | 6 | $200,000 | Orientate | |
| Adirondack Stakes G2 | Aug 12, 2002 | SAR | 2 | F | 6.5 | D | 6 | $150,000 | Awesome Humor |
| Saratoga Special Stakes G2 | Aug 14, 2002 | SAR | 2 | 6.5 | D | 5 | $150,000 | Zavata | |
| Saratoga Breeders' Cup Handicap G2 | Aug 17, 2002 | SAR | 3U | 10.0 | D | 10 | $300,000 | Evening Attire | |
| Monmouth Breeders' Cup Oaks G2 | Aug 17, 2002 | MTH | 3 | F | 9.0 | D | 5 | $239,000 | Magic Storm |
| Lake Placid Handicap G2 | Aug 18, 2002 | SAR | 3 | F | 9.0 | T | 9 | $150,000 | Wonder Again |
| Philip Handicap Iselin Handicap G2 | Aug 18, 2002 | MTH | 3U | 9.0 | D | 7 | $350,000 | Cat's at Home | |
| Pat O' Brien Handicap G2 | Aug 18, 2002 | DMR | 3U | 7.0 | D | 5 | $150,000 | Disturbingthepeace | |
| Del Mar Handicap G2 | Sep 1, 2002 | DMR | 3U | 11.0 | T | 10 | $250,000 | Delta Form | |
| Del Mar Breeders' Cup Handicap G2 | Sep 2, 2002 | DMR | 3U | 8.0 | D | 6 | $250,000 | Congaree | |
| Del Mar Derby G2 | Sep 7, 2002 | DMR | 3 | 9.0 | T | 9 | $300,000 | Inesperado | |
| Palomar Handicap G2 | Sep 8, 2002 | DMR | 3U | F | 8.5 | T | 7 | $150,000 | Voodoo Dancer |
| Del Mar Futurity G2 | Sep 11, 2002 | DMR | 2 | 7.0 | D | 8 | $250,000 | Icecoldbeeratreds | |
| Belmont Breeders' Cup Handicap G2 | Sep 14, 2002 | BEL | 3U | 9.0 | T | 6 | $208,600 | Startac | |
| Kentucky Cup Classic Handicap G2 | Sep 14, 2002 | TP | 3U | 9.0 | D | 8 | $400,000 | Pure Prize | |
| Jerome Handicap G2 | Sep 14, 2002 | BEL | 3 | 8.0 | D | 7 | $150,000 | Boston Common | |
| Super Derby G2 | Sep 21, 2002 | LAD | 3 | 9.0 | D | 8 | $500,000 | Essence of Dubai | |
| Jamaica Handicap G2 | Sep 22, 2002 | BEL | 3 | 9.0 | T | 9 | $200,000 | Finality | |
| Pegasus Handicap G2 | Sep 27, 2002 | M | 3 | 9.0 | D | 6 | $350,000 | Regal Sanction | |
| Washington Park Handicap G2 | Sep 29, 2002 | ARL | 3U | 9.5 | D | 5 | $400,000 | Tenpins | |
| Lady's Secret Breeders' Cup Handicap G2 | Oct 2, 2002 | SA | 3U | F | 8.5 | D | 7 | $217,500 | Azeri |
| Walmac International Alcibiades Stakes G2 | Oct 4, 2002 | KEE | 2 | F | 8.5 | D | 9 | $445,200 | Westerly Breeze |
| Galaxy Stakes G2 | Oct 4, 2002 | KEE | 3U | F | 9.5 | T | 6 | $544,500 | Owsley |
| Meadowlands Cup Handicap G2 | Oct 4, 2002 | M | 3U | 9.0 | D | 9 | $400,000 | Burning Roma | |
| Kelso Breeders' Cup Handicap G2 | Oct 5, 2002 | BEL | 3U | 8.0 | T | 7 | $350,000 | Green Fee | |
| Oak Tree Breeders' Cup Mile Stakes G2 | Oct 5, 2002 | SA | 3U | 8.0 | T | 8 | $234,000 | Night Patrol | |
| Cotillion Handicap G2 | Oct 5, 2002 | PHA | 3 | F | 8.5 | D | 9 | $250,000 | Smok'n Frolic |
| Breeders' Futurity G2 | Oct 5, 2002 | KEE | 2 | 8.5 | D | 6 | $434,800 | Sky Mesa | |
| Norfolk Stakes G2 | Oct 5, 2002 | SA | 2 | 8.5 | D | 7 | $200,000 | Kafwain | |
| Gallant Bloom Handicap G2 | Oct 6, 2002 | BEL | 3U | F | 6.5 | D | 6 | $150,000 | Nasty Storm |
| Goodwood Breeders' Cup Handicap G2 | Oct 6, 2002 | SA | 3U | 9.0 | D | 9 | $500,000 | Pleasantly Perfect | |
| Forest Hills Handicap G2 | Oct 6, 2002 | BEL | 3U | 6.0 | D | 7 | $250,000 | Avanzado | |
| Oak Leaf Stakes G2 | Oct 6, 2002 | SA | 2 | F | 8.5 | D | 6 | $200,000 | Composure |
| Oak Tree Derby G2 | Oct 13, 2002 | SA | 3 | 9.0 | T | 8 | $150,000 | Johar | |
| Astarita Stakes G2 | Oct 13, 2002 | BEL | 2 | F | 6.5 | D | 7 | $150,000 | Humorous Lady |
| First Flight Handicap G2 | Oct 26, 2002 | AQU | 3U | F | 7.0 | D | 5 | $150,000 | Shine Again |
| Knickerbocker Handicap G2 | Nov 2, 2002 | AQU | 3U | 9.0 | T | 9 | $150,000 | Dawn of the Condor | |
| Las Palmas Handicap G2 | Nov 3, 2002 | SA | 3U | F | 9.0 | T | 8 | $200,000 | Tates Creek |
| Churchill Downs Distaff Handicap G2 | Nov 9, 2002 | CD | 3U | F | 8.0 | D | 9 | $223,600 | Softly |
| Mrstakes Revere Stakes G2 | Nov 16, 2002 | CD | 3 | F | 8.5 | T | 11 | $173,700 | Caught in the Rain |
| Long Island Handicap G2 | Nov 16, 2002 | AQU | 3U | F | 12.0 | T | 11 | $150,000 | Uriah |
| Falls City Handicap G2 | Nov 28, 2002 | CD | 3U | F | 9.0 | D | 6 | $270,000 | Allamerican Bertie |
| Top Flight Handicap G2 | Nov 29, 2002 | AQU | 3U | F | 8.0 | D | 9 | $150,000 | Sightseek |
| Clark Handicap G2 | Nov 29, 2002 | CD | 3U | 9.0 | D | 11 | $457,200 | Lido Palace | |
| Golden Rod Stakes G2 | Nov 30, 2002 | CD | 2 | F | 8.5 | D | 7 | $219,600 | My Boston Gal |
| Kentucky Jockey Club Stakes G2 | Nov 30, 2002 | CD | 2 | 8.5 | D | 12 | $231,200 | Soto | |
| Remsen Stakes G2 | Nov 30, 2002 | AQU | 2 | 9.0 | D | 8 | $200,000 | Toccet | |
| Demoiselle Stakes G2 | Nov 30, 2002 | AQU | 2 | F | 9.0 | D | 10 | $200,000 | Roar Emotion |
| Citation Handicap G2 | Nov 30, 2002 | HOL | 3U | 8.5 | T | 10 | $500,000 | Good Journey | |
| Bayakoa Handicap G2 | Dec 15, 2002 | HOL | 3U | F | 8.5 | D | 6 | $150,000 | Starrer |
| Dahlia Handicap G2 | Dec 21, 2002 | HOL | 3U | F | 8.5 | T | 9 | $150,000 | Tout Charmant |
| W. L. Mcknight Handicap G2 | Dec 28, 2002 | CRC | 3U | 12.0 | T | 12 | $200,000 | Man From Wicklow | |
| La Prevoyante Handicap G2 | Dec 28, 2002 | CRC | 3U | F | 12.0 | T | 12 | $200,000 | New Economy |
| San Gabriel Handicap G2 | Dec 29, 2002 | SA | 3U | 9.0 | T | 9 | $150,000 | Grammarian |