United States of America
Churchill Downs · 03.05.25
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Purse€878,700
To the winner€553,600
Distance1408 metres
Winning time1m 21.76s
SurfaceDirt · Sloppy
Conditions4up f/m
Runners10
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twinspires · English commentaryResult
10 runners · prize money to 4th placePosHorseJockey · TrainerMarginPrize
10thMiss Susan B4yo mare by Constitution × Miss Spot OnArcelio FlacoRogelio Labra
Pedigree of the winner
As of race day 03.05.25Kopion
Omaha BeachSire
Galloping AmiDamby Victory Gallop
DamGalloping Ami
Kopion is out of Galloping Ami (Victory Gallop), an Outstanding Broodmare in Canada. Her half-siblings include Amis Gizmo (Giant Gizmo), champion 3-year-old colt in Canada and a Graded winner, Ami's Flatter (Flatter), a Graded winner and Grade 1-placed, and the stakes winner Aragorn Ami (Aragorn).
Second damSecret Ami
Second dam Secret Ami (Secret Claim).
Third damSybelle Ami
Third dam Sybelle Ami (Alwasmi).
Connections
Kopion in 2025
1 placeTrainer / Jockey / Track
Clement L. Hirsch Stakes1710 metres · €351,5002ndRichard MandellaKazushi Kimura02.08.2025Del MarPrize money €70,294Race detailsWatch
All winners since 2020
| Year | Winner | Trainer / Jockey | Owner / Breeder | Video | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | VahvaGun Runner × Holiday Soiree | Cherie DeVauxIrad Ortiz Jr | Belladonna Racing, Llc, Hudson, Jr , Edward J , West Point Thoroughbreds, Lbd Stable Llc, Nice Guys Stables, Manganaro Bloodstock, Runnels Racing, Hornstock, Steve And Twin Brook StablesWoodford Thoroughbreds | ||
| 2023 | MatareyaPioneerof The Nile × Innovative Idea | Brad H CoxFlavien Prat | GodolphinGodolphin | ||
| 2022 | ObligatoryCurlin × Uno Duo | William MottJose L Ortiz | Juddmonte FarmJuddmonte Farms Inc | ||
| 2021 | GamineInto Mischief × Peggy Jane | Bob BaffertJohn R Velazquez | Michael Lund PetersenGrace Thoroughbred Holdings LLC | ||
| 2020 | Bell's the OneMajesticperfection × Street Mate | Neil L PessinCorey Lanerie | Lothenbach StablesBret Jones |
History since 1987
Derby City Distaff Stakes39Editions since 1987
0Multiple winners
100%Won by fillies or mares39 of 39 · 20 of the last 20
1:20.44Fastest winning timeGroupie Doll · 2012
Record holders
Most wins since 19871Pat DayJockey · 1989, 1990, 1991, 2001, 2004 …7 wins
2Bob BaffertTrainer · 2006, 2014, 20213 wins
2JuddmonteOwner · 2003, 2017, 20223 wins
4Into MischiefSire · 2019, 20212 wins
4JuddmonteBreeder · 2003, 20222 wins
Show all 39 winners since 1987Hide the list
| Year | Winner | Trainer / Jockey | Owner / Breeder | Odds | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | KopionOmaha Beach × Galloping Ami | Richard MandellaKazushi Kimura | Spendthrift FarmTall Oaks Farm | 3.75 | |
| 2024 | VahvaGun Runner × Holiday Soiree | Cherie DeVauxIrad Ortiz Jr | Belladonna Racing, Edward J. Hudson Jr., West Point Thoroughbreds, LBD Stable, Nice Guys Stables, Manganaro Bloodstock, Runnels Racing, Steve Hornstock & Twin Brook StablesWoodford Thoroughbreds | 2.75 | |
| 2023 | MatareyaPioneerof The Nile × Innovative Idea | Brad CoxFlavien Prat | GodolphinGodolphin | 6.00 | |
| 2022 | ObligatoryCurlin × Uno Duo | Bill MottJose L Ortiz | JuddmonteJuddmonte | 4.80 | |
| 2021 | GamineInto Mischief × Peggy Jane | Bob BaffertJohn R Velazquez | Michael Lund PetersenGrace Thoroughbred Holdings LLC | 1.20 | |
| 2020 | Bell's The OneMajesticperfection × Street Mate | Neil L PessinCorey Lanerie | Lothenbach StablesBret Jones | 5.00 | |
| 2019 | Mia MischiefInto Mischief × Greer Lynn | Steve AsmussenRicardo Santana Jr. | Bill & Corine Heiligbrodt, Heider Family Stables, Madaket StablesSpendthrift Farm | 13.00 | |
| 2018 | American GalConcord Point × American Story | Simon CallaghanJose L Ortiz | Kaleem ShahKaleem Shah, Inc | 3.75 | |
| 2017 | PaulassilverliningGhostzapper × Seeking The Silver | Chad C BrownJose L Ortiz | JuddmonteVince Scuderi | 3.80 | |
| 2016 | TarisFlatter × Comedy | Simon CallaghanFlavien Prat | Coolmore GroupClaiborne Farm & Adele B. Dilschneider | 3.50 | |
| 2015 | Dame DorothyBernardini × Vole Vole Monamour | Todd PletcherJavier Castellano | Bobby FlayDerry Meeting Farm | 5.50 | |
| 2014 | Midnight LuckyMidnight Lute × Citiview | Bob BaffertRosie Napravnik | Karl Watson, Mike Pegram & Paul WeitmanC Kidder, J K Griggs & Linda Griggs | 2.60 | |
| 2013 | Aubby KStreet Sense × Lilly Capote | Ralph E. NicksEdgar Prado | James C. SpenceJames C. Spence | 4.60 | |
| 2012 | Groupie DollBowman's Band × Deputy Doll | William BradleyRajiv Maragh | Fred F. & William B. Bradley, Carl Hurst & Brent BurnsFred F. Bradley & William Bradley | 4.00 | |
| 2011 | Sassy ImageBroken Vow × Ideal Image | Dale RomansRobby Albarado | Jerry RomansJ C Davis Farm Inc | 17.00 | |
| 2010 | Mona de MommaSpeightstown × Society Gal | John W. SadlerJoel Rosario | Michael TallaKim Nardelli, Rodney Nardelli, R.C.Durr & Dr. Michael Spirito | 9.60 | |
| 2009 | Informed DecisionMonarchos × Palangana | Jonathan SheppardJulien Leparoux | Augustin StableCharles Kidder, Ben Kidder, Nancy Cole | 4.20 | |
| 2008 | IntangarooOrientate × Tasso's Magic Roo | Gary SherlockAlonso Quinonez | Tom Grether FarmsPollock Farms & Taylor Made Farm Inc | 15.00 | |
| 2007 | HystericaladyDistorted Humor × Sacramentada | Jerry HollendorferRafael Bejarano | Rancho San Miguel, Tom Clark, George Todaro & Jerry HollendorferAbbott Properties | 9.00 | |
| 2006 | Pussycat DollReal Quiet × Hookedonthefeelin | Bob BaffertGarrett Gomez | Michael E. PegramMichael E. Pegram | 5.00 | |
| 2005 | My Trusty CatTale Of The Cat × Entrusted | David R. VanceJavier Castellano | Carl E. PollardVintage Racing | 11.00 | |
| 2004 | Mayo On the SideFrench Deputy × Slewveau | Carl NafzgerPat Day | Lothenbach StableRobert Lothenbach | 6.50 | |
| 2003 | SightseekDistant View × Viviana | Robert FrankelJerry Bailey | JuddmonteJuddmonte | 1.80 | |
| 2002 | Celtic MelodyMr Greeley × Ballynaugh | James A. JerkensMark Guidry | Vinery StablesKip Elser & Betz Farm Inc | 8.00 | |
| 2001 | Dream SupremeSeeking The Gold × Spinning Round | Bill MottPat Day | Kinsman StableKinsman Farm | 2.50 | |
| 2000 | Ruby SurpriseFarma Way × Santa Rosalia | Robert E. HolthusJoseph C. Judice | James T. Hines Jr.William F Morgan | ||
| 1999 | Zuppardo ArdoZuppardo's Prince × Alice Petite | Bobby C. BarnettShane Sellers | John A. FranksVal C Murrell | ||
| 1998 | Colonial MinstrelPleasant Colony × Minstrella | Mark A. HennigJohn R Velazquez | Edward P. EvansM Hennig | ||
| 1997 | Capote BelleCapote × Rhythmical | Daniel C. PeitzJohn R Velazquez | Lawana & Robert LowFrances A. Genter Stable, Inc. | 2.00 | |
| 1996 | In ConferenceDayjur × Personal Business | Claude R. McGaughey IIIMike E Smith | Ogden Mills PhippsOgden Mills Phipps (owner-breeder, KY) | 10.00 | |
| 1995 | Laura's PistoletteBig Pistol × Lovely Nedra | Murray W. JohnsonCorey Nakatani | Jack SmithNed & Bartow Jones Partnership | ||
| 1994 | Roamin RachelMining × One Smart Lady | Claude R. McGaughey IIIMike E Smith | Tri Honors StablesGlencrest Farm | ||
| 1993 | Court HostessSovereign Dancer × Connie Knows | Neil J. HowardChris McCarron | William S. KilroyW. S. Kilroy | ||
| 1992 | IfyoucouldseemenowTunerup × Real Jenny | Brian A. MayberryCraig Perret | Jan, Mace & Samantha SiegelNorman E. Casse | ||
| 1991 | IlleriaStop The Music × Baldskis Holiday | Michael J. DoylePat Day | Eaton Hall FarmEaton Hall Farm (Ontario) | ||
| 1990 | Medicine WomanDr Blum × Julita | George R. Arnold IIPat Day | Alex Campbell Jr. & Glencrest Farm | 2.50 | |
| 1989 | Sunshine AlwaysArts And Letters × Inward Joy | Ernest P. Retamoza Sr.Pat Day | Jane MartinJohn W. Galbreath | ||
| 1988 | Le l'ArgentWhat A Pleasure × Flick Your Bick | Philip M. HauswaldPat Day | Fares FarmGerald Benowitz | ||
| 1987 | Lazer ShowApalachee × La Discotheque | Donald R. WinfreePat Day | James DevaneyLoyd Jones (Kentucky) | 1.40 |
Source: G1Stars meeting database – winners, connections, times and starting prices as recorded. Group 1 grading began in 1971.
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