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2026 Winner: OutfielderPurse: $222,500
Field: 7
Results (Race #10): Equibase
Stakes Race Info
Name: William Walker Stakes
2026 Race Date: May 9, 2026
Event Grade: L
Track: Churchill Downs
Horse Division: 3YO SPR
Track Surface: T
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Don't get stuck at the gate when the William Walker Stakes starts! In addition to the event information and horse racebooks listed above, we've also amassed a small collection of William Walker Stakes previous race results, purse and field data, and historic trends.
Past 5 William Walker Stakes Results
| Race | Date | Track | Age | Distance | Field | Purse | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Walker Stakes GL | May 9, 2026 | Churchill Downs | 3 | 5.5 | 7 | $222,500 | Outfielder |
| William Walker Stakes GL | Apr 30, 2025 | Churchill Downs | 3 | 5.5 | 8 | $290,000 | Bridle a Butterfly |
| William Walker Stakes GL | May 1, 2024 | Churchill Downs | 3 | 5.5 | 12 | $291,000 | Joe Shiesty |
| William Walker Stakes GL | May 13, 2023 | Churchill Downs | 3 | 5.5 | 8 | $208,750 | No Nay Hudson (IRE) |
| William Walker Stakes GL | May 4, 2022 | Churchill Downs | 3 | 5.5 | 7 | $197,250 | Big Invasion |
William Walker Stakes Historic Trends
*Includes years when race was a stakes or handicap.
| Item | Date | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Highest Purse | May 1, 2024 | $291,000 |
| Largest Field | May 1, 2024 | 12 |
William Walker Stakes Averages
*Includes years when race was a stakes or handicap.
| Item | Value | Results |
|---|---|---|
| Most Common Purse | $291,000 | 1 |
| Average Purse | $185,563 | 8 |
| Most Common Field | 7 | 1 |
| Average Field | 7.1 | 8 |
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FAQs on the William Walker Stakes
The Grade L 2026 William Walker Stakes was won by Outfielder. The field of 7 total horses competed for a purse of $222,500.
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The 2026 William Walker Stakes will be held on May 9, 2026.
The 2026 William Walker Stakes will be held at Churchill Downs on May 9, 2026.
The 2026 William Walker Stakes is a grade L horse race.
The 2026 William Walker Stakes race is for 3YO SPR horses.