Black Gold Stakes
# Black Gold Stakes

The Black Gold Stakes at Fair Grounds Race Course in New Orleans, Louisiana is a race on turf for three-year-old Thoroughbred horses. First run in 1958, the race is named in honor of the 1924 Kentucky Derby winner and U. S. Racing Hall of Fame stallion Black Gold. It is tradition that the winning jockey of the race places flowers on the horse's grave in the infield.

## Historical notes

Through 1978 the race was open to horses age three and older.

Run on turf in 1998, 2000-2004, 2008-2009, 2012-2016, 2018. Scheduled to run on turf in 1999 and 2005 though 2007 but weather conditions can affect the safety of the turf and as such each of the races was switched to the dirt track .

In 2006, the Black Gold Stakes was run at Louisiana Downs in Bossier City, Louisiana.

### Race distances

* 6 F : 1958-1997, 2011
* 5.5 F : 1998-2000, 2007-2010
* 7.5 F : 2001-2004, 2012-2013, 2015-2016
* 8 F (1 mile) : 2005, 2018
* 8.32 F (1 mile, 70 yards) : 2006

## Records

Speed record: (at most frequent distance of 6 furlongs)

* 1:09.40 - Smoke Glacken (1997)

Most wins:

* 3 - Honey Jay (1972, 1973, 1974)

Most wins by a jockey:

* 4 - Robby Albarado (2005, 2006, 2007, 2016)

Most wins by a trainer:

* 4 - Jack Van Berg (1965, 1966, 1967, 1971)

Most wins by an owner:

* 4 - Marion Van Berg (1965, 1966, 1967, 1971)

## Winners

| Year | Winner | Age | Jockey | Trainer | Owner | Dist. | Time | Purse U.S.$ |
| - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2018 | Dragon Drew | 3 | James Graham | William B. Bradley | William B. Bradley | 8 F (±) | 1:37.55 | $60,000 |
| 2017 | Race not held | Race not held | Race not held | Race not held | Race not held | Race not held | Race not held | Race not held |
| 2016 | Oscar Nominated | 3 | Robby Albarado | Michael J. Maker | Ken and Sarah Ramsey | 7.5 F (±) | 1:29.63 | $60,000 |
| 2015 | Tuba | 3 | Jose Riquelme | Anne P. Smith | Windy Hill Farm | 7.5 F (±) | 1:30.66 | $60,000 |
| 2014 | Race not held | Race not held | Race not held | Race not held | Race not held | Race not held | Race not held | Race not held |
| 2013 | Up With The Birds | 3 | Shaun Bridgmohan | Malcolm Pierce | Sam-Son Farm | 7.5 F (±) | 1:35.84 | $75,000 |
| 2012 | Icon Ike | 3 | Rosie Napravnik | J. Larry Jones | Mr. & Mrs. Fletcher Gray | 7.5 F (±) | 1:32.85 | $75,000 |
| 2011 | Trubs | 3 | Jesse Campbell | Albert Stall Jr. | Claiborne Farm | 6 F | 1:11.18 | $60,000 |
| 2010 | Royal Express | 3 | James Graham | Joseph E. Broussard | Richard F. Rudolph | 5.5 F | 1:04.38 | $60,000 |
| 2009 | Turfiste | 3 | Jamie Theriot | Robert E. Holthus | Walts David Stable LLC | 5.5 F (±) | 1:04.58 | $60,000 |
| 2008 | Amazing Results | 3 | Julien Leparoux | Richard R. Scherer | Team Block | 5.5 F (±) | 1:06.12 | $60,000 |
| 2007 | Probation Ready | 3 | Robby Albarado | Steve Asmussen | Vinery Stables | 5.5 F | 1:05.86 | $75,000 |
| 2006 | Kingsfield | 3 | Robby Albarado | Thad Keller | Brass Ring Partnership | 8.32 F | 1:45.64 | $80,875 |
| 2005 | Straw Hat | 3 | Robby Albarado | Neil J. Howard | Farish/Hudson/Elkins | 8 F | 1:39.30 | $50,000 |
| 2004 | Shiloh Bound | 3 | Jose Riquelme | Walter Binder Jr. | Twin Lanterns Racing Stables | 7.5 F | 1:32.51 | $60,000 |
| 2003 | Prince Alphie | 3 | Shane Sellers | Josie Carroll | William Schettine | 7.5 F | 1:36.25 | $75,000 |
| 2002 | Private Emblem | 3 | Donnie Meche | Steve Asmussen | James Cassels/Bob Zollars | 7.5 F | 1:31.45 | $75,000 |
| 2001 | Rahy's Secret | 3 | Coby Bourque | Corale A. Richards | Keith Plaisance | 7.5 F (±) | 1:31.71 | $75,000 |
| 2000 | Blushing Irish | 3 | Larry Melancon | Henry S. Cochran | Lucky Seven Stable | 5.5 F (±) | 1:05.09 | $75,000 |
| 1999 | Show Me The Stage | 3 | Ricky Courville | Eric J. Guillot | B. Cain/T. LeBlanc/E. Guillot | 5.5 F | 1:03.70 | $50,000 |
| 1998 | Captain Maestri | 3 | Eddie Martin Jr. | Louie J. Roussel III | Louie J. Roussel III | 5.5 F (±) | 1:05.63 | $50,000 |
| 1997 | Smoke Glacken | 3 | Craig Perret | Henry L. Carroll | A. Karkenny/R. P. Levy/W. Roberts | 6 F | 1:09.40 | $40,000 |
| 1996 | Palikar | 3 | Willie Martinez | Thomas M. Amoss | John Steinmetz | 6 F | 1:10.22 | $40,000 |
| 1995 | I'M Lucky | 3 | Eddie Martin Jr. | Paul J. McGee | Kilmarnock Stable | 6 F | 1:11.69 | $40,000 |
| 1994 | Fly Cry | 3 | Ronald Ardoin | Thomas M. Amoss | Prats & Wagner | 6 F | 1:10.40 | $30,000 |
| 1993 | Premier Cheer | 3 | Carlos Silva | Bobby C. Barnett | John A. Franks | 6 F | 1:11.60 | $30,000 |
| 1992 | Fighting K | 3 | Corey Lanerie | Guilliam Dronet | Exalton Broussard | 6 F | 1:12.80 | $30,000 |
| 1991 | Brother Meme | 3 | V. L. Smith | Dino Huy | Dino Huy | 6 F | 1:12.80 | $30,000 |
| 1990 | Jamie Boy | 3 | Carl J. Woodley | Larry Robideaux Jr. | Craig Ent. Inc. | 6 F | 1:11.40 | $25,000 |
| 1989 | Marfa Missile | 3 | Calvin Borel | Cecil Borel | O. E. Wood Jr. | 6 F | 1:12.00 | $20,000 |
| 1988 | Latchburn | 3 | Tracy Hebert | George L. Arceneaux | R. Taylor, et al | 6 F | 1:11.00 | $20,000 |
| 1987 | Wayne's Crane | 3 | Don Howard | Steve Chiasson | K. J. DiPalma | 6 F | 1:14.20 | $25,000 |
| 1986 | New Plymouth | 3 | Terry Sonnier | Guilliam Dronet | Exalton Broussard/Saul Schexnider | 6 F | 1:11.40 | $25,000 |
| 1985 | Don't Hesitate | 3 | Julio C. Espinosa | Donald R. Winfree | James J. DeVaney | 6 F | 1:11.00 | $25,000 |
| 1984 | Taylor's Special | 3 | Randy Romero | William I. Mott | William F. Lucas | 6 F | 1:11.60 | $25,000 |
| 1983 | Pronto Forli | 3 | Bobby J. Walker Jr. | Billy S. Borders | Joseph R. Straus | 6 F | 1:11.00 | $25,000 |
| 1982 | Linkage | 3 | Greg P. Smith | Henry S. Clark | Christiana Stables | 6 F | 1:10.60 | $25,000 |
| 1981 | Honor King | 3 | Anthony Agnello | Louis G. Marshall | John A. Franks | 6 F | 1:12.00 | $25,000 |
| 1980 | Sun Catcher | 3 | Angelo Trosclair | Dianne Carpenter | Sundance Stable/David Nedeff | 6 F | 1:11.20 | $25,000 |
| 1979 | Income Tax | 3 | Eddie Delahoussaye | Frank L. Brothers | Albert Stall, Sr./Jack Van Berg | 6 F | 1:11.00 | $25,000 |
| 1978 | Dragon Tamer DH | 3 | Ray Sibille | William I. Fox, Sr. | Patsy Fox & Bill Bailey | 6 F | 1:10.20 | $25,000 |
| 1978 | Schottis DH | 3 | Daryl Montoya | Richard Coit | Miriam Harthill | 6 F | 1:11.00 | $25,000 |
| 1977 | Tudor Tambourine | 4 | Angelo Trosclair | Joseph E. Broussard | Charles Cohen & Ruth Fertel | 6 F | 1:10.20 | $20,000 |
| 1976 | Colonel Power | 4 | Phil Rubbicco | John O. Meaux | Harvey Peltier | 6 F | 1:10.20 | $20,000 |
| 1975 | Full Swing | 8 | Angelo Trosclair | Carroll J. Matherne | Carroll J. Matherne | 6 F | 1:09.80 | $20,000 |
| 1974 | Honey Jay | 6 | Julio C. Espinoza | Smiley Adams | Robert E. Lehmann | 6 F | 1:11.40 | $17,500 |
| 1973 | Honey Jay | 5 | Phil Rubbicco | Ike K. Mourar | Robert E. Lehmann | 6 F | 1:11.40 | $15,000 |
| 1972 | Honey Jay | 4 | Phil Rubbicco | Ike K. Mourar | Robert E. Lehmann | 6 F | 1:11.00 | $15,000 |
| 1971 | Assumption | 6 | Leroy Moyers | Jack Van Berg | M. H. Van Berg Stable | 6 F | 1:10.40 | $15,000 |
| 1970 | Tudor Scott | 4 | Robert Baird | Sam Parise | Sam Parise/S. C. Gray | 6 F | 1:11.00 | $15,000 |
| 1969 | Port Digger | 4 | Martinez Heath | Jack A. Lohman | Daniel W. Myers | 6 F | 1:12.80 | $12,500 |
| 1968 | Cabildo | 5 | Jimmy Combest | Alcee J. Richard | Dorothy D. Brown | 6 F | 1:10.00 | $12,500 |
| 1967 | Mike's Red | 5 | Joe Lopez | Jack Van Berg | M. H. Van Berg Stable | 6 F | 1:10.40 | $10,000 |
| 1966 | Mike's Red | 4 | Larry Snyder | Jack Van Berg | Marion H. Van Berg | 6 F | 1:14.00 | $7,500 |
| 1965 | Herb Scott | 6 | Larry Snyder | Jack Van Berg | Marion H. Van Berg | 6 F | 1:14.00 | $7,500 |
| 1964 | Wait There | 5 | Darrell Madden | William Hinphy | Mrs. William Hinphy | 6 F | 1:14.00 | $7,500 |
| 1963 | Hoop Bound | 6 | William Skuse | Clifford Scott | Mrs. Clifford Scott | 6 F | 1:10.60 | $7,500 |
| 1962 | Eight Again | 5 | William M. Cook | Vester R. Wright | T. Alie Grissom | 6 F | 1:11.80 | $10,000 |
| 1961 | Race not held | Race not held | Race not held | Race not held | Race not held | Race not held | Race not held | Race not held |
| 1960 | Mary's Potential | 3 | Clarence Meaux | John B. Theall | Dorothy D. Brown | 6 F | 1:12.20 | $10,000 |
| 1959 | Charlie Boy | 4 | William Skuse | Edward J. Legere | William W. Carroll | 6 F | 1:12.60 | $10,000 |
| 1958 | Gay Vista | 8 | William Phelps | Charles C. Calvin | Triple C Stable | 6 F | 1:10.60 | $10,000 |
