Derby City Distaff Stakes prize money
The Derby City Distaff Stakes is worth $1,000,000 for the 2024 running . That makes it the 86th richest of the 997 races on this site and the 32nd richest in the United States.
Every figure here is the money the race announces, in the currency it announces it in. The currency control at the top swaps the whole page.
What the Derby City Distaff Stakes is
Grade I · 7 furlongs · Dirt · Churchill Downs
- Racecourse
- Churchill Downs
- Country
- United States
- Grade
- Grade I
- Distance
- 7 furlongs
- Surface
- Dirt
- Race type
- Thoroughbred, Flat racing
- Open to
- Fillies & Mares, four-years-old and older
- Direction
- left-handed
- First run
- 1987
We hold the total fund for the Derby City Distaff Stakes and no separate winner's cheque. What the winner takes is a rule the racecourse sets rather than a national one, and it varies race by race.
Run in 1:20.94 in 2026, the Derby City Distaff Stakes pays $12,355 for every second of the race, which is 52nd of the 611 races in horse racing prize money per second and 22nd in the United States.
Every Derby City Distaff Stakes winner
40 runnings, 1987 to 2026, newest first
| Year | Winner | Jockey | Trainer | Owner | Prize money |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | R Disaster5 · 1:20.94 | Tyler Gaffalione | Saffie Joseph Jr. | Averill Racing & ATM Racing | $923,000 |
| 2025 | Kopion4 · 1:21.76 | Kazushi Kimura | Richard E. Mandella | Spendthrift Farm | $999,600 |
| 2024 | Vahva4 · 1:21.75 | Irad Ortiz Jr. | Cherie DeVaux | Belladonna Racing, Edward J. Hudson Jr., West Point Thoroughbreds, LBD Stable, Nice Guys Stables, Manganaro Bloodstock, Runnels Racing, Steve Hornstock & Twin Brook Stables | $1,000,000 |
| 2023 | Matareya4 · 1:21.87 | Flavien Prat | Brad H. Cox | Godolphin | $750,000 |
| 2022 | Obligatory4 · 1:22.17 | José L. Ortiz | William I. Mott | Juddmonte Farm | $500,000 |
| 2021 | Gamine4 · 1:21.50 | John R. Velazquez | Bob Baffert | Michael Lund Petersen | $500,000 |
| 2020 | Bell's The One4 · 1:21.07 | Corey Lanerie | Neil L Pessin | Lothenbach Stables | $500,000 |
| 2019 | Mia Mischief5 · 1:22.33 | Ricardo Santana Jr. | Steven M. Asmussen | Bill & Corine Heiligbrodt, Heider Family Stables, Madaket Stables | $500,000 |
| 2018 | American Gal5 · 1:22.33 | José L. Ortiz | Simon Callaghan | Kaleem Shah | $300,000 |
| 2017 | Paulassilverlining5 · 1:23.68 | José L. Ortiz | Chad C. Brown | Juddmonte Farms | $300,000 |
| 2016 | Taris5 · 1:21.03 | Flavien Prat | Simon Callaghan | Susan Magnier, Michael B. Tabor, Derrick Smith | $300,000 |
| 2015 | Dame Dorothy4 · 1:22.67 | Javier Castellano | Todd A. Pletcher | Bobby Flay | $300,000 |
| 2014 | Midnight Lucky4 · 1:22.23 | Rosie Napravnik | Bob Baffert | Karl Watson, Mike Pegram & Paul Weitman | $330,600 |
| 2013 | Aubby K4 · 1:22.93 | Edgar S. Prado | Ralph E. Nicks | James C. Spence | $345,600 |
| 2012 | Groupie Doll4 · 1:20.44 | Rajiv Maragh | William B. Bradley | Fred F. & William B. Bradley, Carl Hurst & Brent Burns | $334,500 |
| 2011 | Sassy Image4 · 1:21.01 | Robby Albarado | Dale L. Romans | Jerry Romans | $345,600 |
| 2010 | Mona de Momma4 · 1:22.73 | Joel Rosario | John W. Sadler | Michael Talla | $336,900 |
| 2009 | Informed Decision4 · 1:23.69 | Julien R. Leparoux | Jonathan E. Sheppard | Augustin Stable | $335,400 |
| 2008 | Intangaroo4 · 1:22.03 | Alonso Quinonez | Gary Sherlock | Tom Grether Farms | $334,800 |
| 2007 | Hystericalady4 · 1:21.87 | Rafael Bejarano | Jerry Hollendorfer | Rancho San Miguel, Tom Clark, George Todaro & Jerry Hollendorfer | $340,800 |
| 2006 | Pussycat Doll4 · 1:21.62 | Garrett K. Gomez | Bob Baffert | Michael E. Pegram | $291,000 |
| 2005 | My Trusty Cat5 · 1:21.18 | Javier Castellano | David R. Vance | Carl E. Pollard | $281,750 |
| 2004 | Mayo On the Side5 · 1:22.78 | Pat Day | Carl A. Nafzger | Lothenbach Stable | $272,813 |
| 2003 | Sightseek4 · 1:22.12 | Jerry D. Bailey | Robert J. Frankel | Juddmonte Farms | $222,400 |
| 2002 | † Celtic Melody4 · 1:22.98 | Mark Guidry | James A. Jerkens | Vinery Stables | $228,000 |
| 2001 | Dream Supreme4 · 1:20.70 | Pat Day | William I. Mott | Kinsman Stable | $165,000 |
| 2000 | Ruby Surprise5 · 1:21.25 | Joseph C. Judice | Robert E. Holthus | James T. Hines Jr. | $166,050 |
| 1999 | Zuppardo Ardo5 · 1:23.40 | Shane Sellers | Bobby C. Barnett | John A. Franks | $169,650 |
| 1998 | Colonial Minstrel4 · 1:22.12 | John R. Velazquez | Mark A. Hennig | Edward P. Evans | $115,000 |
| 1997 | Capote Belle4 · 1:22.38 | John R. Velazquez | Daniel C. Peitz | Lawana & Robert Low | $113,000 |
| 1996 | In Conference4 · 1:23.30 | Mike E. Smith | Claude R. McGaughey III | Ogden Mills Phipps | $112,200 |
| 1995 | Laura's Pistolette4 · 1:22.24 | Corey Nakatani | Murray W. Johnson | Jack Smith | $114,500 |
| 1994 | Roamin Rachel4 · 1:23.83 | Mike E. Smith | Claude R. McGaughey III | Tri Honors Stables | $111,300 |
| 1993 | Court Hostess5 · 1:23.18 | Chris McCarron | Neil J. Howard | William S. Kilroy | $87,000 |
| 1992 | Ifyoucouldseemenow4 · 1:22.22 | Craig Perret | Brian A. Mayberry | Jan, Mace & Samantha Siegel | $87,075 |
| 1991 | Illeria4 · 1:23.20 | Pat Day | Michael J. Doyle | Eaton Hall Farm | $57,850 |
| 1990 | Medicine Woman5 · 1:23.40 | Pat Day | George R. Arnold II | Alex Campbell Jr. & Glencrest Farm | $56,450 |
| 1989 | Sunshine Always5 · 1:24.40 | Pat Day | Ernest P. Retamoza Sr. | Jane Martin | $54,500 |
| 1988 | Le l'Argent6 · 1:22.80 | Pat Day | Philip M. Hauswald | Fares Farm | $55,800 |
| 1987 | Lazer Show4 · 1:22.80 | Pat Day | Donald R. Winfree | James Devaney | $40,305 |
40 of the 40 runnings name the rider, 40 name the trainer and 40 name the owner, who is the one of the three the prize money actually belongs to. 40 carry the total prize money for that year, converted here the same way the purse above is.
What the Derby City Distaff Stakes has paid, season by season
Total prize money, 1987 to 2026
The total prize money went from $40,305 in 1987 to $923,000 in 2026, 22.9 times more. Every year is converted at today's rate, so the line is the money the race puts up rather than the money the exchange rate did.
Who wins the Derby City Distaff Stakes more than once
The fact the table above holds and cannot show
Most wins by a jockey
Races worth about the same
Either side of the Derby City Distaff Stakes in the world money order
| # | Race | Country | Prize money | As published |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 76 | American Turf StakesChurchill Downs | United States | $1,000,000 | $1,000,000 |
| 77 | Arlington MillionColonial Downs | United States | $1,000,000 | $1,000,000 |
| 78 | Breeders' Cup Dirt MileUnited States | United States | $1,000,000 | $1,000,000 |
| 79 | Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare SprintUnited States | United States | $1,000,000 | $1,000,000 |
| 80 | Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies TurfUnited States | United States | $1,000,000 | $1,000,000 |
| 81 | Breeders' Cup Juvenile TurfUnited States, United States | United States | $1,000,000 | $1,000,000 |
| 82 | Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf SprintUnited States | United States | $1,000,000 | $1,000,000 |
| 83 | Breeders' Cup Turf SprintUnited States | United States | $1,000,000 | $1,000,000 |
| 84 | Churchill Downs StakesChurchill Downs | United States | $1,000,000 | $1,000,000 |
| 85 | Cotillion HandicapParx Racing and Casino | United States | $1,000,000 | $1,000,000 |
| 87 | Florida DerbyGulfstream Park | United States | $1,000,000 | $1,000,000 |
| 88 | Godolphin MileMeydan Racecourse | United Arab Emirates | $1,000,000 | $1,000,000 |
| 89 | Haskell StakesMonmouth Park Racetrack | United States | $1,000,000 | $1,000,000 |
| 90 | Jockey Club Gold CupBelmont Park | United States | $1,000,000 | $1,000,000 |
| 91 | La Troienne StakesChurchill Downs | United States | $1,000,000 | $1,000,000 |
| 92 | Louisiana DerbyFair Grounds Race Course | United States | $1,000,000 | $1,000,000 |
| 93 | Manhattan StakesBelmont Park | United States | $1,000,000 | $1,000,000 |
| 94 | Metropolitan HandicapBelmont Park | United States | $1,000,000 | $1,000,000 |
| 95 | Pacific Classic StakesDel Mar Racetrack | United States | $1,000,000 | $1,000,000 |
| 96 | Pegasus World Cup Turf InvitationalGulfstream Park | United States | $1,000,000 | $1,000,000 |
The 20 races closest to the Derby City Distaff Stakes in what they pay, above and below it. Follow the ranking all the way up on the richest races in the world.
The rest of the money in the United States
196 races, 32nd of them is this one
| Race | Racecourse | Grade | Prize money |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint | United States | Grade 1 | $1,000,000 |
| Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint | United States | Grade I | $1,000,000 |
| Churchill Downs Stakes | Churchill Downs | Grade I | $1,000,000 |
| Cotillion Handicap | Parx Racing and Casino | Grade I | $1,000,000 |
| Florida Derby | Gulfstream Park | Grade I | $1,000,000 |
| Haskell Stakes | Monmouth Park Racetrack | Grade I | $1,000,000 |
| Jockey Club Gold Cup | Belmont Park | Grade I | $1,000,000 |
| La Troienne Stakes | Churchill Downs | Grade I | $1,000,000 |
Every race in the United States we hold a purse for is on the United States prize money list.
Frequently asked questions
What is the total Derby City Distaff Stakes prize money?
$1,000,000, for the 2024 running.
Where does the Derby City Distaff Stakes rank among the richest races in the world?
86th of 997. 85 races pay more, the nearest of them American Turf Stakes. In the United States it is 32nd of 196.
Which jockey has won the Derby City Distaff Stakes most often?
Pat Day, with 7 wins between 1987 and 2004.
When was the Derby City Distaff Stakes first run?
1987. This page holds 40 runnings, from 1987 to 2026.
How far is the Derby City Distaff Stakes?
7 furlongs, on dirt, at Churchill Downs.
Where to next
The rest of the racing money