Washington_Park_Futurity_Stakes

Washington Park Futurity Stakes

Washington Park Futurity Stakes

Horse race


The Washington Park Futurity Stakes was an American Thoroughbred horse race run annually at the now defunct Washington Park Race Track in Woodlawn, Chicago. A race on dirt for two-year-olds, it was first run in 1937 as a six furlong event. Placed on hiatus for two years, it returned as an annual feature in 1940.

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From 1959 through 1961 the race was hosted by Chicago's Arlington Park race track where it was run at a distance of 6+12 furlongs. Made permanent at Arlington Park, the Washington Park Futurity was merged with the Arlington Futurity Stakes and is known as the Arlington-Washington Futurity Stakes.

Race notes

During its tenure, the Washington Park Futurity hosted some of the best horses in the United States.

Records

Speed record: (at distance of 6 furlongs)

Most wins by a jockey:

Most wins by an owner:

  • 3 - John Marsch (1942, 1943, 1944)
  • 3 - Fred W. Hooper (1946, 1956, 1960)

Winners

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† In 1956, California Kid won but was disqualified bumping in the stretch and set back to second.

Notes

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