The Delta Princess Stakes was an American Thoroughbred horse race run annually at Delta Downs in Vinton, Louisiana. A Grade III event for the first time in 2008, it is raced in November. It is open to two-year-old fillies. It is contested in November over a distance of 1 mile (8 Furlongs) on dirt.
The race is held on the same day as the Delta Downs Jackpot Stakes for two-year-old males.
The 2005 edition of the Delta Princess Stakes was cancelled due to Hurricane Katrina. The 2017 edition was cancelled in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey.
The event was last run in 2016.
Records Speed record: 1:37.98 - Shane's Girlfriend (2016)
Most wins by a jockey: 2 - Paco Lopez (2012, 2014) 2 - Shaun Bridgmohan (2008, 2010)
Most wins by a trainer: 2 - Steve Asmussen (2004, 2008)
Most wins by an owner: No owner has won this race more than once.
Winners Year Winner Jockey Trainer Owner Time2017 cancelled2016Shane's GirlfriendFlavien PratDoug O'NeillErik Johnson & WC Racing1:37.982015Jet Black MagicRoberto MoralesW. Bret CalhounCarl R. Moore Management1:42.142014Take Charge BrandiPaco LopezD. Wayne LukasWillis D. Horton1:39.602013TepinMiguel MenaMark E. CasseRobert E. Masterson1:38.952012Rose to GoldPaco LopezSal SantoroAmaya/Centofanti1:39.382011Now I KnowPerry ComptonDon Von HemelVon Hemel/Stockseth1:39.792010Bouquet BoothShaun BridgmohanSteve MargolisRight Time Racing1:40.592009Quiet TemperRobby AlbaradoDale RomansMark Stanley1:40.052008Four GiftsShaun BridgmohanSteve AsmussenBill & Corinne Heiligbrodt1:38.712007By The LightRafael BejaranoRick DutrowJay Em Ess Stable1:40.212006Miss Atlantic CityKent DesormeauxKeith DesormeauxPeter L. Cantrell1:40.20 2005 no race 2004Punch AppealDonnie MecheSteve AsmussenHeiligbrodt Stable et al.1:40.422003Salty RomanceMike E. SmithPatrick BianconeFlying Zee Stable1:39.172002My Trusty CatTerry J. ThompsonDavid R. VanceCarl F. Pollard1:39.54
See also Road to the Kentucky Oaks
References
Delta Downs official site The Delta Princess Stakes at Pedigree Query