Fountain of Youth Stakes
- Location: Gulfstream Park, Hallandale Beach, FL
- Inaugural Race: 1945
- Current Distance: 1 1/16 miles
- Track Type: Left-Handed Dirt
- Age Qualifications: Three-year-olds
- Status: Grade 2
- 2020 Purse: $400,000
- 2020 Race Date: Saturday, February 29th
A point spread of 50-20-10-5 is up for grabs in Florida's traditional first Championship Series - Road to the Kentucky Derby race alloted with the point increase.
2019 Fountain of Youth Stakes Entries and Results
POST  | HORSE | JOCKEY | TRAINER | WIN | PLACE | SHOW |
|---|
1 | Code of Honor | John R. Velazquez | Claude R. McGaughey III | $21.00 | $8.60 | $5.40 |
4 | Bourbon War | Irad Ortiz, Jr. | Mark A. Hennig | $5.00 | $3.20 | |
5 | Vekoma | Manuel Franco | George Weaver | $3.60 | ||
7 | Hidden Scroll | Joel Rosario | William I. Mott | |||
8 | Global Campaign | Luis Saez | Stanley M. Hough | |||
11 | Union's Destiny | Emisael Jaramillo | Juan Carlos Avila | |||
6 | Signalman | Brian Joseph Hernandez, Jr. | Kenneth G. McPeek | |||
9 | Everfast | Chris Landeros | Dale L. Romans | |||
2 | Epic Dreamer | Tyler Gaffalione | Kelly J. Breen | |||
10 | Frosted Grace | Jonathan J. Gonzales | Katherine Ritvo | |||
3 | Gladiator King | Jorge Solorzano | Jaime Mejia |
Exotic Payoffs:
- $2 Exacta (1-4) $90.20
- $2 Trifecta (1-4-5) $390.80
- $2 Superfecta (1-4-5-7) $1,213.20
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History of the Fountain of Youth Stakes
First run in 1945, the Fountain of Youth Stakes has become one of the most important spring 3-year-old races. It invariably attracts a strong field.
Its importance is reflected in the fact that it’s included in the first leg of the Road to the Kentucky Derby Championship series. The first four home earn points on a 50-20-10-5 basis, and the 50 points earned by the winner should ensure they get a start in the Kentucky Derby.
The Fountain of Youth Stakes is one of the key lead-ups to the Florida Derby. Horses to win both races include Orb, Quality Road, Scat Daddy, High Fly, Vicar, Thunder Gulch, Fly So Free, Proud Truth, Spectacular Bid, Ruthie’s Native, In Reality, Easy Spur, Tim Tam, and Gen. Duke.
There’s also a number of winners that went on to win Classics, including Orb, Union Rags, Thunder Gulch, Bet Twice, Spectacular Bid, Kauai King, and Tim Tam.
Previous Winners of the Fountain of Youth
| Year | Horse | Jockey | Trainer | Owner |
|---|
2018 | Promises Fulfilled | Irad Ortiz, Jr. | Dale L. Romans | Robert J. Baron |
2017 | Gunnevera | Javier Castellano | Antonio Sano | Peacock Racing Stables, LLC |
2016 | Mohaymen | Junior Alvarado | Kiaran McLaughlin | Shadwell Stable |
2015 | Itsaknockout DQ | Luis Saez | Todd A. Pletcher | Starlight Racing |
2014 | Wildcat Red | Luis Saez | Jose Garoffalo | Honors Stable |
2013 | Orb | John Velazquez | Claude R. McGaughey III | Janney/Phipps Stable |
2012 | Union Rags | Julien Leparoux | Michael Matz | Chadds Ford Stable |
2011 | Soldat | Alan Garcia | Kiaran McLaughlin | Clarke/Robertson/Braverman |
2010 | Eskendereya | John Velazquez | Todd A. Pletcher | Zayat Stables |
2009 | Quality Road | John Velazquez | James A. Jerkens | Edward P. Evans |
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