What are the major stakes races during the year?
For each age/type of horse, there are certain major races during the year. Aside from the usual stakes, there are the following “sets” of races: • 2yo Colts • 2yo Triple: • Hopeful Stakes – August – Saratoga – 7 furlongs on dirt • Futurity Stakes – September – Belmont – 8 furlongs on dirt • Champagne Stakes – October – Belmont – 8 1/2 furlongs on dirt • Breeders’ Cup Juvenile – October – 8 1/2 furlongs on dirt • 2yo Fillies • 2yo Tiara: • Spinaway Stakes – August – Saratoga – 7 furlongs on dirt • Matron Stakes – September – Belmont – 8 furlongs on dirt • Frizette Stakes – October – Belmont – 8 1/2 furlongs on dirt • Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies – October – 8 1/2 furlongs on dirt • 3yo Colts (Flat) • Triple Crown: • Kentucky Derby – May – Churchill Downs – 10 furlongs on dirt • Preakness Stakes – May – Pimlico – 9 1/2 furlongs on dirt • Belmont Stakes – June – Belmont – 12 furlongs on dirt • Triple Crown (Canadian): • Queen’s Plate Stakes – June – Woodbine – 10 furlongs on dirt • Prin
