| Class | Grade II |
|---|---|
| Location | Saratoga Race Course Saratoga Springs, New York, United States |
| Inaugurated | 1978(as Flower Bowl Handicap atBelmont Park) |
| Race type | Thoroughbred –Flat racing |
| Website | NYRA |
| Race information | |
| Distance | 1+3⁄8 miles |
| Surface | Turf |
| Track | Left-handed |
| Qualification | Fillies andmares four-year-olds and older |
| Weight | 124lbs with allowances |
| Purse | $500,000 (2023)[1] |
| Bonuses | Winner automatic entry intoBreeders' Cup Filly & Mare Turf |
TheFlower Bowl Stakes is aGrade II Americanthoroughbred horse race forfillies andmares aged four years old and older over a distance of1+3⁄8 miles on theturf held annually in early September atSaratoga Race Course inSaratoga Springs, New York.
It had originally been run atBelmont Park from its inception in 1978 until 2020.[2]
The race is part of the Breeders Cup Challenge series. The winner of the Flower Bowl automatically qualifies for theBreeders' Cup Filly & Mare Turf.[3]
In 1987, the race was switched from turf to dirt due to heavy rain.
The race was named forFlower Bowl, a winner of theLadies Handicap at Belmont Park and an outstandingbroodmare.
In 2022 the event was downgraded by theAmerican Graded Stakes Committee to Grade II status.[4]
Speed record:
Margins:
Most wins:
Most wins by ajockey:
Most wins by atrainer:
Most wins by an owner:
| Year | Winner | Age | Jockey | Trainer | Owner | Distance | Time | Purse | Grade | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At Saratoga –Flower Bowl Stakes | ||||||||||
| 2025 | Bellezza(IRE) | 4 | Jamie Rodriguez | Miguel Clement | Moyglare Stud Farm | 1+3⁄8 miles | 2:14.80 | $500,000 | II | [5] |
| 2024 | Idea Generation(IRE) | 4 | Florant Geroux | Chad C. Brown | Klaravich Stables | 1+3⁄8 miles | 2:18.97 | $500,000 | II | [6] |
| 2023 | Parnac(FR) | 4 | Dylan Davis | Christophe Clement | West Point Thoroughbreds & Dream With Me Stable | 1+3⁄8 miles | 2:18.60 | $465,000 | II | [7] |
| 2022 | Virginia Joy(GER) | 5 | Irad Ortiz Jr. | Chad C. Brown | Peter M. Brant | 1+3⁄8 miles | 2:19.51 | $600,000 | II | [8] |
| 2021 | War Like Goddess | 4 | Julien Leparoux | William I. Mott | George Krikorian | 1+3⁄8 miles | 2:13.07 | $600,000 | I | [9] |
| At Belmont Park | ||||||||||
| 2020 | Civil Union | 5 | Joel Rosario | Claude R. McGaughey III | Allen Stables | 1+1⁄4 miles | 2:01.28 | $250,000 | I | [10] |
| 2019 | Sistercharlie(IRE) | 5 | John R. Velazquez | Chad C. Brown | Peter M. Brant | 1+1⁄4 miles | 2:02.21 | $501,000 | I | [11] |
| 2018 | Fourstar Crook | 6 | Irad Ortiz Jr. | Chad C. Brown | Michael Dubb, Bethlehem Stables & Gary Aisquith | 1+1⁄4 miles | 2:03.28 | $501,000 | I | [12] |
| 2017 | War Flag | 4 | Jose L. Ortiz | Claude R. McGaughey III | Allen Stables | 1+1⁄4 miles | 2:00.26 | $500,000 | I | [13] |
| 2016 | Lady Eli | 4 | Irad Ortiz Jr. | Chad C. Brown | Sheep Pond Partners | 1+1⁄4 miles | 1:59.85 | $500,000 | I | [14] |
| 2015 | Stephanie's Kitten | 6 | Irad Ortiz Jr. | Chad C. Brown | Kenneth & Sarah Ramsey | 1+1⁄4 miles | 2:06.23 | $500,000 | I | [15] |
| 2014 | Stephanie's Kitten | 5 | John R. Velazquez | Chad C. Brown | Kenneth & Sarah Ramsey | 1+1⁄4 miles | 2:01.15 | $600,000 | I | [16] |
| Flower Bowl Invitational Stakes | ||||||||||
| 2013 | § Laughing(IRE) | 5 | Jose Lezcano | Alan E. Goldberg | Richard Santulli | 1+1⁄4 miles | 2:02.34 | $600,000 | I | [17] |
| 2012 | Nahrain(GB) | 4 | John R. Velazquez | Roger Varian | Darley Stable | 1+1⁄4 miles | 2:05.56 | $600,000 | I | [18] |
| 2011 | Stacelita(FR) | 5 | Ramon A. Dominguez | Chad C. Brown | Martin S. Schwartz | 1+1⁄4 miles | 2:10.39 | $500,000 | I | [19] |
| 2010 | Ave(GB) | 4 | Javier Castellano | Roger L. Attfield | Three Chimneys Racing/Harris | 1+1⁄4 miles | 2:08.54 | $500,000 | I | [20] |
| 2009 | Pure Clan | 4 | Julien R. Leparoux | Robert E. Holthus | Lakland Farm | 1+1⁄4 miles | 2:12.43 | $600,000 | I | [21] |
| 2008 | Dynaforce | 5 | Alan Garcia | William I. Mott | Dr. John A. Chandler | 1+1⁄4 miles | 2:07.59 | $588,000 | I | [22] |
| 2007 | Lahudood(GB) | 4 | Alan Garcia | Kiaran P. McLaughlin | Shadwell Racing | 1+1⁄4 miles | 1:59.05 | $600,000 | I | [23] |
| 2006 | Honey Ryder | 5 | John R. Velazquez | Todd A. Pletcher | Glencrest Farm | 1+1⁄4 miles | 2:02.47 | $588,000 | I | [24] |
| 2005 | Riskaverse | 6 | Jose A. Santos | Patrick J. Kelly | Fox Ridge Farm | 1+1⁄4 miles | 2:00.27 | $750,000 | I | [25] |
| 2004 | Riskaverse | 5 | Cornelio Velasquez | Patrick J. Kelly | Fox Ridge Farm | 1+1⁄4 miles | 2:04.65 | $750,000 | I | [26] |
| 2003 | Dimitrova | 3 | Jerry D. Bailey | Dermot K. Weld | Joseph Higgins | 1+1⁄4 miles | 2:02.74 | $750,000 | I | [27] |
| 2002 | Kazzia(GER) | 3 | Jorge F. Chavez | Saeed bin Suroor | Godolphin Racing | 1+1⁄4 miles | 2:05.22 | $750,000 | I | [28] |
| 2001 | Lailani(GB) | 3 | Jerry D. Bailey | Edward A.L. Dunlop | Maktoum bin Rashid Al Maktoum | 1+1⁄4 miles | 2:01.88 | $750,000 | I | [29] |
| Flower Bowl Invitational Handicap | ||||||||||
| 2000 | Colstar | 4 | Jean-Luc Samyn | Paul R. Fout | Beverly R. Steinman | 1+1⁄4 miles | 2:01.78 | $750,000 | I | [30] |
| 1999 | Soaring Softly | 4 | Jerry D. Bailey | James J. Toner | Joan G. & John W. Phillips | 1+1⁄4 miles | 2:01.41 | $500,000 | I | [31] |
| 1998 | Auntie Mame | 4 | John R. Velazquez | Angel A. Penna Jr. | Lazy F Ranch | 1+1⁄4 miles | 1:59.33 | $400,000 | I | [32] |
| 1997 | Yashmak | 3 | Corey Nakatani | Henry Cecil | Juddmonte Farms | 1+1⁄4 miles | 1:59.73 | $400,000 | I | [33] |
| 1996 | Chelsey Flower | 5 | Robbie Davis | Nicholas P. Zito | Farfellow Farm | 1+1⁄4 miles | 2:05.96 | $350,000 | I | [34] |
| 1995 | Northern Emerald | 6 | Ramon B. Perez | William I. Mott | Hiram Polk Jr. & J. David Richardson | 1+1⁄4 miles | 2:06.68 | $200,000 | I | [35] |
| 1994 | Dahlia's Dreamer | 5 | Jorge F. Chavez | William I. Mott | Madeleine Paulson | 1+1⁄4 miles | 2:05.52 | $200,000 | I | [36] |
| Flower Bowl Handicap | ||||||||||
| 1993 | Far Out Beast | 6 | Jean-Luc Samyn | Philip G. Johnson | Sullimar Stable | 1+1⁄4 miles | 2:03.88 | $150,000 | I | [37] |
| 1992 | Christiecat | 5 | Jean-Luc Samyn | Patrick J. Kelly | Fox Ridge Farm | 1+1⁄4 miles | 2:01.06 | $200,000 | I | [38] |
| 1991 | Lady Shirl | 4 | Richard Migliore | P. Noel Hickey | P. Noel Hickey | 1+1⁄4 miles | 2:02.43 | $200,000 | I | [39] |
| 1990 | Laugh and Be Merry | 5 | Herb McCauley | Angel A. Penna Jr. | Pin Oak Stable | 1+1⁄4 miles | 2:00.20 | $131,400 | I | [40] |
| 1989 | River Memories | 5 | Pat Day | D. Wayne Lukas | Peter M. Brant | 1+1⁄4 miles | 2:06.80 | $124,800 | I | [41] |
| 1988 | Gaily Gaily(IRE) | 5 | Julie Krone | William I. Mott | Diana M. Firestone | 1+1⁄4 miles | 2:02.80 | $128,000 | I | [42] |
| 1987 | Slew's Exceller | 5 | Jose A. Santos | Thomas J. Skiffington | Keith Myers | 1+1⁄4 miles | 2:02.20 | $129,200 | I | [43] |
| 1986 | § Dismasted | 3 | Jean-Luc Samyn | Philip G. Johnson | Peter M. Brant | 1+1⁄4 miles | 2:00.40 | $127,200 | I | Dead heat[44] |
| Scoot | 4 | Bill Shoemaker | LeRoy Jolley | Edward P. Evans | ||||||
| 1985 | Dawn's Curtsey | 3 | Eddie Maple | John M. Veitch | Darby Dan Farm | 1+1⁄4 miles | 2:02.20 | $123,400 | I | [45] |
| 1984 | Rossard(DEN) | 4 | Laffit Pincay Jr. | Evan S. Jackson | Catherine T. Koffend | 1+1⁄4 miles | 2:03.40 | $121,400 | I | [46] |
| 1983 | First Approach | 5 | Jorge Velasquez | Jonathan E. Sheppard | Augustin Stable | 1+1⁄4 miles | 2:00.20 | $113,600 | I | [47] |
| 1982 | Trevita(IRE) | 5 | Ruben Hernandez | Jonathan E. Sheppard | Augustin Stable | 1+1⁄4 miles | 2:01.40 | $119,800 | I | [48] |
| 1981 | Rokeby Rose | 4 | Jeffrey Fell | MacKenzie Miller | Rokeby Stables | 1+1⁄4 miles | 2:01.60 | $112,000 | II | [49] |
| 1980 | Just A Game II(IRE) | 4 | Don Brumfield | David A. Whiteley | Peter M. Brant | 1+1⁄4 miles | 2:00.80 | $114,400 | II | [50] |
| 1979 | Pearl Necklace | 5 | Bill Shoemaker | Roger Laurin | Reginald N. Webster | 1+1⁄4 miles | 2:02.20 | $113,600 | [51] | |
| 1978 | Waya(FR) | 4 | Angel Cordero Jr. | Angel Penna Sr. | Daniel Wildenstein | 1+1⁄4 miles | 2:00.60 | $54,150 | [52] | |
Legend:
Dirt Turf
Notes:
§ Ran as anentry
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