The racecourse of Red Mile can be found at the town of Lexington in the state of Kentucky, and is famous for its harness racing circuit. It normally holds 2 main seasons of racing, from April to June, and again from September to October. It is so named because of the red clay soil that forms its racing surface. It boasts a rich racing history, staging its inaugural meeting on 28th September 1875. Its principal race is the Kentucky Futurity for 3 year olds over 8 furlongs which dates back to 1893 when the inaugural running was won by Oro Wilkes. This race forms part of the trotting Triple Crown alongside the Yonkers Trot and the Hambletonian, once held at the course in 1927. The 8 furlong oval racecourse has a 258 metre home straight. Other feature races include the Tattersalls Pace, the Bluegrass Stakes and the Lexington Breeders Classics. |
Local Patrons |
Red Mile Race Club |
Principal Races |
Kentucky Futurity, Tattersalls Pace, Bluegrass Stakes, Lexington Breeders Classics |
Kentucky Futurity winners since its inception in 1893
1893 The Kentucky Futurity over 8 furlongs was won by Oro Wilkes
1894 The Kentucky Futurity over 8 furlongs was won by Beuzetta
1895 The Kentucky Futurity over 8 furlongs was won by Oakland Baron
1896 The Kentucky Futurity over 8 furlongs was won by Rose Croix
1897 The Kentucky Futurity over 8 furlongs was won by Thorn
1898 The Kentucky Futurity over 8 furlongs was won by Peter the Great
1899 The Kentucky Futurity over 8 furlongs was won by Boralma
1900 The Kentucky Futurity over 8 furlongs was won by Fereno
1901 The Kentucky Futurity over 8 furlongs was won by Peter Sterling
1902 The Kentucky Futurity over 8 furlongs was won by Nella Jay
1903 The Kentucky Futurity over 8 furlongs was won by Sadie Mac
1904 The Kentucky Futurity over 8 furlongs was won by Grace Bond
1905 The Kentucky Futurity over 8 furlongs was won by Miss Adbell
1906 The Kentucky Futurity over 8 furlongs was won by Siliko
1907 The Kentucky Futurity over 8 furlongs was won by General Watts
1908 The Kentucky Futurity over 8 furlongs was won by The Harvester
1909 The Kentucky Futurity over 8 furlongs was won by Baroness Virginia
1910 The Kentucky Futurity over 8 furlongs was won by Grace
1911 The Kentucky Futurity over 8 furlongs was won by Peter Thompson
1912 The Kentucky Futurity over 8 furlongs was won by Manrico B
1913 The Kentucky Futurity over 8 furlongs was won by Etowah
1914 The Kentucky Futurity over 8 furlongs was won by Peter Volo
1915 The Kentucky Futurity over 8 furlongs was won by Mary Putney
1916 The Kentucky Futurity over 8 furlongs was won by Volga
1917 The Kentucky Futurity over 8 furlongs was won by The Real Lady
1918 The Kentucky Futurity over 8 furlongs was won by Nella Dillon
1919 The Kentucky Futurity over 8 furlongs was won by Periscope
1920 The Kentucky Futurity over 8 furlongs was won by Arion Guy
1921 The Kentucky Futurity over 8 furlongs was won by Rose Scott
1922 The Kentucky Futurity over 8 furlongs was won by Lee Worthy
1923 The Kentucky Futurity over 8 furlongs was won by Ethelinda
1924 The Kentucky Futurity over 8 furlongs was won by Mr McElwyn
1925 The Kentucky Futurity over 8 furlongs was won by Aileen Guy
1926 The Kentucky Futurity over 8 furlongs was won by Guy McKinney
1927 The Kentucky Futurity over 8 furlongs was won by Iosolas Worthy
1928 The Kentucky Futurity over 8 furlongs was won by Spencer
1929 The Kentucky Futurity over 8 furlongs was won by Walter Dear
1930 The Kentucky Futurity over 8 furlongs was won by Hanovers Bertha
1931 The Kentucky Futurity over 8 furlongs was won by The Protector
1932 The Kentucky Futurity over 8 furlongs was won by The Marchioness
1933 The Kentucky Futurity over 8 furlongs was won by Meda
1934 The Kentucky Futurity over 8 furlongs was won by Princess Peg
1935 The Kentucky Futurity over 8 furlongs was won by Lawrence Hanover
1936 The Kentucky Futurity over 8 furlongs was won by Rosalind
1937 The Kentucky Futurity over 8 furlongs was won by Twilight Song
1938 The Kentucky Futurity over 8 furlongs was won by McLin Hanover
1939 The Kentucky Futurity over 8 furlongs was won by Peter Astra
1940 The Kentucky Futurity over 8 furlongs was won by Spencer Scott
1941 The Kentucky Futurity over 8 furlongs was won by Bill Gallon
1942-45 The Kentucky Futurity over 8 furlongs was not contested
1946 The Kentucky Futurity over 8 furlongs was won by Victory Song
1947 The Kentucky Futurity over 8 furlongs was won by Hoot Mon
1948 The Kentucky Futurity over 8 furlongs was won by Egan Hanover
1949 The Kentucky Futurity over 8 furlongs was won by Bangaway
1950 The Kentucky Futurity over 8 furlongs was won by Stars Pride
1951 The Kentucky Futurity over 8 furlongs was won by Ford Hanover
1952 The Kentucky Futurity over 8 furlongs was won by Sharp Note
1953 The Kentucky Futurity over 8 furlongs was won by Kimberly Kid
1954 The Kentucky Futurity over 8 furlongs was won by Harlan
1955 The Kentucky Futurity over 8 furlongs was won by Scott Frost
1956 The Kentucky Futurity over 8 furlongs was won by Nimble Colby
1957 The Kentucky Futurity over 8 furlongs was won by Cassin Hanover
1958 The Kentucky Futurity over 8 furlongs was won by Emilys Pride
1959 The Kentucky Futurity over 8 furlongs was won by Diller Hanover
1960 The Kentucky Futurity over 8 furlongs was won by Elaine Rodney
1961 The Kentucky Futurity over 8 furlongs was won by Duke Rodney
1962 The Kentucky Futurity over 8 furlongs was won by Safe Mission
1963 The Kentucky Futurity over 8 furlongs was won by Speedy Scot
1964 The Kentucky Futurity over 8 furlongs was won by Ayres
1965 The Kentucky Futurity over 8 furlongs was won by Armbro Flight
1966 The Kentucky Futurity over 8 furlongs was won by Governor Armbro
1967 The Kentucky Futurity over 8 furlongs was won by Speed Model
1968 The Kentucky Futurity over 8 furlongs was won by Nevele Pride
1969 The Kentucky Futurity over 8 furlongs was won by Lindys Pride
1970 The Kentucky Futurity over 8 furlongs was won by Timothy T
1971 The Kentucky Futurity over 8 furlongs was won by Savoir
1972 The Kentucky Futurity over 8 furlongs was won by Super Bowl
1973 The Kentucky Futurity over 8 furlongs was won by Arnie Almahurst
1974 The Kentucky Futurity over 8 furlongs was won by Waymaker
1975 The Kentucky Futurity over 8 furlongs was won by Noble Rogue
1976 The Kentucky Futurity over 8 furlongs was won by Quick Pay
1977 The Kentucky Futurity over 8 furlongs was won by Texas
1978 The Kentucky Futurity over 8 furlongs was won by Doublemint
1979 The Kentucky Futurity over 8 furlongs was won by Classical Way
1980 The Kentucky Futurity over 8 furlongs was won by Final Score
1981 The Kentucky Futurity over 8 furlongs was won by Filet of Sole
1982 The Kentucky Futurity over 8 furlongs was won by Jazz Cosmos
1983 The Kentucky Futurity over 8 furlongs was won by Power Seat
1984 The Kentucky Futurity over 8 furlongs was won by Fancy Crown
1985 The Kentucky Futurity over 8 furlongs was won by Flak Bait
1986 The Kentucky Futurity over 8 furlongs was won by Sugarcane Hanover
1987 The Kentucky Futurity over 8 furlongs was won by Napoletano
1988 The Kentucky Futurity over 8 furlongs was won by Huggie Hanover
1989 The Kentucky Futurity over 8 furlongs was won by Peace Corps
1990 The Kentucky Futurity over 8 furlongs was won by Star Mystic
1991 The Kentucky Futurity over 8 furlongs was won by Whiteland Janice
1992 The Kentucky Futurity over 8 furlongs was won by Armbro Keepsake
1993 The Kentucky Futurity over 8 furlongs was won by Pine Chip
1994 The Kentucky Futurity over 8 furlongs was won by Bullville Victory
1995 The Kentucky Futurity over 8 furlongs was won by CR track Master
1996 The Kentucky Futurity over 8 furlongs was won by Running Sea
1997 The Kentucky Futurity over 8 furlongs was won by Take Chances
1998 The Kentucky Futurity over 8 furlongs was won by Trade Balance
1999 The Kentucky Futurity over 8 furlongs was won by Self Possessed
2000 The Kentucky Futurity over 8 furlongs was won by Credit Winner
2001 The Kentucky Futurity over 8 furlongs was won by Chasing Tail
2002 The Kentucky Futurity over 8 furlongs was won by Like A Prayer
2003 The Kentucky Futurity over 8 furlongs was won by Mr Muscleman
2004 The Kentucky Futurity over 8 furlongs was won by Windsongs Legacy
2005 The Kentucky Futurity over 8 furlongs was won by Strong Yankee
2006 The Kentucky Futurity over 8 furlongs was won by Glidemaster
2007 The Kentucky Futurity over 8 furlongs was won by Donato Hanover
2008 The Kentucky Futurity over 8 furlongs was won by Deweycheatumnhowe
2009 The Kentucky Futurity over 8 furlongs was won by Muscle Hill
2010 The Kentucky Futurity over 8 furlongs was won by Wishing Stone
2011 The Kentucky Futurity over 8 furlongs was won by Manofmanymissions
2012 The Kentucky Futurity over 8 furlongs was won by My MVP
2013 The Kentucky Futurity over 8 furlongs was won by Creatine
2014 The Kentucky Futurity over 8 furlongs was won by Nuncio
2015 The Kentucky Futurity over 8 furlongs was won by Pinkman
2016 The Kentucky Futurity over 8 furlongs was won by Marion Marauder
2017 The Kentucky Futurity over 8 furlongs was won by Snowstorm Hanover
2018 The Kentucky Futurity over 8 furlongs was won by Six Pack |
Course today |
The racecourse continues to operate very successfully. |
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