# Regret Stakes

The Regret Stakes is a Grade III American Thoroughbred horse race for three-year-old fillies over a distance of one and one-eighth miles (9 furlongs) on the Turf scheduled annually in mid-June near the end of the Spring Meet at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. The event offers a purse of $275,000.

## History

The race is named for Harry Payne Whitney's champion filly Regret, the first filly to win the 1915 Kentucky Derby. In the Blood-Horse magazine ranking of the top 100 U.S. thoroughbred champions of the 20th century, she is #71 and in a poll among members of the American Trainers Association, she was voted the third greatest filly in American racing history. Regret was undefeated as a two-year-old, she made her three-year-old debut in the Derby, winning in wire-to-wire fashion.
The race was inaugural running on 16 May 1970 and was run over a distance of 6 furlongs and won by Tree Pigeons ridden by veteran jockey Tommy Barrows in a fast time of 1:104⁄5. The Regret Stakes was run at six furlongs for its first twelve runnings (1970–1981). From 1982 to 1987 the race was run at a distance of one mile and from 1988 to 2002 it was run at 1+1⁄16 miles. From 2003 to present it has been run at its current distance of 1+1⁄8 miles.
The event was classified a Grade III event for the first time in 1999.
The event has been run in division four times - in 1974, 1976, 1980 and 1982.

## Records

Speed record:
* 1+1⁄8 miles – 1:47.31 - Lady of Venice (2006)
* 1+1⁄16 miles – 1:42.14 - Packet (1994)
Margins:
* 7 lengths – Amazing Love (1982)
* 7 lengths – Red Cross (1975)

### Most wins by a jockey

* 4 - Julien Leparoux (2006, 2008, 2015, 2022)

### Most wins by a trainer

* 4 - William I. Mott (1984, 1986, 1991, 2020)

### Most wins by an owner

* 2 - Leslie Combs II (1971, 1977)
* 2 - Golden Chance Farm (1974, 1976)
* 2 - Hiram Polk, Jr. (1984, 1991)

## Winners

| Year | Winner | Jockey | Trainer | Owner | Distance | Time | Purse | Grade | Ref |
| 2024 | Pin Up Betty | Luis Saez | Michael J. Maker | Three Diamonds Farm | 1+1⁄8 miles | 1:50.70 | $272,500 | III | |
| 2023 | Mission of Joy | Tyler Gaffalione | H. Graham Motion | RyZan Sun Racing & Madaket Stables | 1+1⁄8 miles | 1:49.05 | $205,000 | III | |
| 2022 | Walkathon | Julien R. Leparoux | Ian R. Wilkes | Whitham Thoroughbreds | 1+1⁄8 miles | 1:49.26 | $195,000 | III | |
| 2021 | Gam's Mission | Adam Beschizza | Cherie DeVaux | Lazy F Ranch | 1+1⁄8 miles | 1:51.02 | $150,000 | III | |
| 2020 | Harvey's Lil Goil | Martin Garcia | William I. Mott | Estate of Harvey A. Clarke & Paul Braverman | 1+1⁄8 miles | 1:47.70 | $100,000 | III | |
| 2019 | Hard Legacy | Julien R. Leparoux | Norm W. Casse | Marylou Whitney Stables | 1+1⁄8 miles | 1:48.22 | $150,000 | III | |
| 2018 | Beyond Blame | Florent Geroux | Brad H. Cox | Pop-A-Top | 1+1⁄8 miles | 1:48.94 | $100,000 | III | |
| 2017 | Sweeping Paddy | Luis Saez | Dale L. Romans | William Pacella, Frank L. Jones, Jr., Frank Shoop | 1+1⁄8 miles | 1:47.62 | $100,000 | III | |
| 2016 | Auntie Joy | Brian Hernandez Jr. | Brendan P. Walsh | Sanford Robertson | 1+1⁄8 miles | 1:49.24 | $100,000 | III | |
| 2015 | Prado's Sweet Ride | Julien R. Leparoux | Chris M. Block | Darrell & Sadie Brommer | 1+1⁄8 miles | 1:51.88 | $100,000 | III | |
| 2014 | ‡ Aurelia's Belle | John R. Velazquez | Wayne M. Catalano | James F. Miller | 1+1⁄8 miles | 1:48.02 | $100,000 | III | |
| 2013 | Kitten's Dumplings | Joel Rosario | Michael J. Maker | Ken and Sarah Ramsey | 1+1⁄8 miles | 1:48.41 | $100,000 | III | |
| 2012 | Centre Court | Javier Castellano | George R. Arnold II | G. Watts Humphrey Jr. & Louise Ireland Humphrey (Trust) | 1+1⁄8 miles | 1:48.25 | $114,200 | III | |
| 2011 | Bizzy Caroline | Manoel R. Cruz | Kenneth G. McPeek | Runnymeade Farm | 1+1⁄8 miles | 1:49.73 | $138,125 | III | |
| 2010 | Caminadora | Corey Nakatani | Todd A. Pletcher | Starlight Partners | 1+1⁄8 miles | 1:52.04 | $145,250 | III | |
| 2009 | Keertana | Robby Albarado | Thomas F. Proctor | Barbara Hunter | 1+1⁄8 miles | 1:52.02 | $200,000 | III | |
| 2008 | Pure Clan | Julien R. Leparoux | Robert E. Holthus | Lewis Lakin, IEAH Stable & Pegasus Holding Group Stables | 1+1⁄8 miles | 1:49.86 | $217,000 | III | |
| 2007 | Good Mood (IRE) | Edgar S. Prado | Patrick L. Biancone | Flying Zee Stable | 1+1⁄8 miles | 1:47.57 | $228,600 | III | |
| 2006 | Lady of Venice (FR) | Julien R. Leparoux | Patrick L. Biancone | Martin S. Schwartz | 1+1⁄8 miles | 1:47.31 | $229,000 | III | |
| 2005 | Rich in Spirit | Gary L. Stevens | Thomas F. Proctor | Glen Hill Farm | 1+1⁄8 miles | 1:49.76 | $225,000 | III | |
| 2004 | Sister Star | Brice Blanc | Kenneth G. McPeek | John & Julie Marker | 1+1⁄8 miles | 1:51.40 | $221,800 | III | |
| 2003 | Sand Springs | Mark Guidry | Anthony L. Reinstedler | Willmott Stables | 1+1⁄8 miles | 1:48.78 | $231,000 | III | |
| 2002 | Distant Valley (GB) | Jerry D. Bailey | Niall M. O'Callaghan | Gary A. Tanaka | 1+1⁄16 miles | 1:42.71 | $169,050 | III | |
| 2001 | Casual Feat | Larry Melancon | Steven C. Penrod | Hidaway Farm | 1+1⁄16 miles | 1:42.75 | $167,250 | III | |
| 2000 | Solvig | Pat Day | Carl A. Nafzger | Bentley Smith Revocable Trust | 1+1⁄16 miles | 1:42.95 | $168,450 | III | |
| 1999 | Nani Rose | Shane Sellers | Patrick B. Byrne | Stonerside Stable | 1+1⁄16 miles | 1:42.40 | $168,450 | III | |
| 1998 | Formal Tango | Charles R. Woods Jr. | Albert Stall Jr. | David J. Hulkewicz | 1+1⁄16 miles | 1:48.73 | $170,850 | Listed | |
| 1997 | Starry Dreamer | Willie Martinez | Claude R. McGaughey III | H. Joseph Allen | 1+1⁄16 miles | 1:42.77 | $111,900 | Listed | |
| 1996 | Daylight Come | Curt C. Bourque | Daniel J. Vella | Frank Stronach | 1+1⁄16 miles | 1:45.72 | $85,425 | Listed | |
| 1995 | Christmas Gift | Charles R. Woods Jr. | Mark A. Hennig | Edward P. Evans | 1+1⁄16 miles | 1:45.00 | $83,400 | Listed | |
| 1994 | Packet | Joe M. Johnson | Gary G. Hartlage | Upson Downs Farm & Patricia Lenihan | 1+1⁄16 miles | 1:42.14 | $83,925 | Listed | |
| 1993 | Lovat's Lady | Brian Dale Peck | A. Peter Perkins | Wimborne Farm & Abigail Kawananakoa | 1+1⁄16 miles | 1:42.95 | $56,300 | Listed | |
| 1992 | Tiney Toast | Shawn Phillip Payton | D. Wayne Lukas | Delwin Locke | 1+1⁄16 miles | 1:44.40 | $57,600 | Listed | |
| 1991 | Maria Balastiere | Aaron Gryder | William I. Mott | David Richardson & Hiram Polk, Jr. | 1+1⁄16 miles | 1:44.40 | $54,950 | Listed | |
| 1990 | Secret Advice | Brent E. Bartram | W. Elliott Walden | Golden Oak Farm | 1+1⁄16 miles | 1:44.40 | $55,100 | | |
| 1989 | Justice Will Come | Steve H. Bass | Herbert K. Stevens | Mrs. James H. Gallagher | 1+1⁄16 miles | 1:46.20 | $56,450 | | |
| 1988 | Lets Do Lunch | K. Keith Allen | Louis M. Goldfine | Richard Duchossois | 1+1⁄16 miles | 1:45.60 | $70,550 | | |
| 1987 | Jonowo | Michael McDowell | Burk Kessinger Jr. | Richard Leniham | 1 mile | 1:39.20 | $57,100 | | |
| 1986 | Rosemont Risk | Pat Day | William I. Mott | Rosemont Farm | 1 mile | 1:36.80 | $38,600 | | |
| 1985 | Weekend Delight | James McKnight | Neil J. Howard | William S. Farish | 1 mile | 1:35.60 | $32,350 | | |
| 1984 | Mrs. Revere | Larry Melancon | William I. Mott | Hiram Polk, Jr. | 1 mile | 1:36.60 | $33,025 | | |
| 1983 | Rosy Spectre | James McKnight | Eduardo Inda | Tom E. Gentry | 1 mile | 1:37.80 | $30,675 | | |
| 1982 | Amazing Love | Larry Melancon | A. J. Foyt III | A. J. Foyt, Jr. | 1 mile | 1:37.00 | $29,675 | | Division 1 |
| 1982 | Sefa's Beauty | Mark S. Sellers | Larry D. Edwards | Farid Sefa | 1 mile | 1:37.60 | $29,450 | | Division 2 |
| 1981 | Contrefaire | Thomas Barrow | Robert S. DuBois | Herbert H. Hill | 6 furlongs | 1:11.60 | $25,700 | | |
| 1980 | No No Nona | Melvin Arthur Holland | Timothy J. Walker | John Oxley | 6 furlongs | 1:12.00 | $24,563 | | Division 1 |
| 1980 | Forever Cordial | Richard DePass | John T. Ward Jr. | Carl Swan | 6 furlongs | 1:12.00 | $23,692 | | Division 2 |
| 1979 | Fearless Dame | Richard DePass | Stanley M. Rieser | Robert Courtney | 6 furlongs | 1:10.80 | $24,300 | | |
| 1978 | Unconscious Doll | Eddie Delahoussaye | Raymond S. Lawrence Jr. | C. C. Green | 6 furlongs | 1:10.60 | $22,850 | | |
| 1977 | †§ Shady Lou | Eddie Delahoussaye | Richard J. Fischer | Leslie Combs II | 6 furlongs | 1:10.60 | $22,350 | | |
| 1976 | Carmelita Gibbs | Robert Breen | Doug M. Davis Jr. | Don Sucher | 6 furlongs | 1:12.80 | $22,313 | | Division 1 |
| 1976 | Confort Zone | Julio C. Espinoza | William E. Adams | Golden Chance Farm | 6 furlongs | 1:12.80 | $21,713 | | Division 2 |
| 1975 | Red Cross | Don Brumfield | Charles R. Werstler | Dixiana Stable | 6 furlongs | 1:09.60 | $23,450 | | |
| 1974 | Clemanna | Julio C. Espinoza | William E. Adams | Golden Chance Farm | 6 furlongs | 1:11.20 | $22,713 | | Division 1 |
| 1974 | Mary Dugan | James McKnight | Johnnie Johnson, Jr. | Jackson, Trick, Bayne | 6 furlongs | 1:10.40 | $23,313 | | Division 2 |
| 1973 | Juke Joint | Weston Soirez | Anthony L. Basile | Bwamazon Farm | 6 furlongs | 1:11.80 | $23,900 | | |
| 1972 | Nalees Folly | Robert Breen | Stanley M. Rieser | Mr. S. Fairman, Jr. | 6 furlongs | 1:11.80 | $23,175 | | |
| 1971 | Peninsula Princess | Mike Mangello | Richard J. Fischer | Leslie Combs II | 6 furlongs | 1:11.20 | $24,275 | | |
| 1970 | Three Pigeons | Thomas Barrow | Patrick B. Devereux, Sr. | John W. Greathouse | 6 furlongs | 1:10.80 | $23,675 | | |
Legend:
 Turf  Dirt
Notes:
† In 1977, Time for Pleasure won but was disqualified after laying in the stretch and was placed second.
‡ In 2014, A Little Bit Sassy won but was disqualified for interfering with Kiss Moon and was placed fourth. Aurelia's Belle who finished second was declared the winner.
§ Ran as part of an entry