The Azalea Stakes is a race for Thoroughbred horses once run at Calder Race Course in Miami Gardens, Florida on the Summit of Speed Day each year. Since 2015, the Azalea is now run at Gulfstream Park due to racing negotiations between the two Florida racetracks. Inaugurated in 1975 as the Azalea Handicap, the race is open to three-year-old fillies willing to race seven furlongs on the dirt. The listed race carries a purse of $100,000.

The race has been run at a variety of distances: 6 furlongs - 1976–1977, 1980, 1997–2013 6.5 furlongs - 1991 7 furlongs - 1978–1979, 1981–1990, 1992–1996, 2015–present

Azalea Stakes

Winners since 1995

2016 - Dearest (Emisael Jaramillo) 2015 - Dogwood Trail (Jesus M. Rios) 2014 - NOT RUN 2013 - Wildcat Lily (Jose L. Alvarez) 2012 - Another Romance (Luca Panici) 2011 - Devilish Lady (Daniel Centeno) 2010 - Pica Slew 2009 - First Passage (Jermaine Bridgmohan) 2008 - Indyanne (Russell Baze) 2007 - Sheets (Robby Albarado) 2006 - Victorina 2005 - Leave Me Alone 2004 - Dazzle Me 2003 - Ebony Breeze 2002 - Bold World 2001 - Hattiesburg (Mark Guidry) 2000 - Swept Away 1999 - Show Me The Stage 1998 - Cassidly 1997 - Little Sister 1996 - J J's Dream 1995 - Lucky Lavender Gal

Azalea Stakes

References

External links

Signature races switch tracks

Calder Race Course website

Graded stakes races in the United States

Sprint category horse races for fillies and mares

Horse races in Florida

Gulfstream Park

Recurring sporting events established in 1975

1975 establishments in Florida

Azalea Stakes