1997 Grade 3 Stakes Races
Other 1997 Grades Past Years Graded Stakes| Race | Date | Track | Age | Sex | Distance | Surface | Field | Purse | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Interborough Handicap G3 | Jan 1, 1997 | AQU | 3U | F | 6.0 | D | 7 | $96,350 | You'renotlistening |
| Tropical Park Derby G3 | Jan 2, 1997 | CRC | 3 | 9.0 | T | 12 | $100,000 | Arthur L. | |
| Appleton Handicap G3 | Jan 4, 1997 | GP | 3U | 8.5 | T | 12 | $100,000 | Montjoy | |
| Monrovia Handicap G3 | Jan 4, 1997 | SA | 4U | F | 6.5 | dt | 7 | $106,900 | Grab The Prize |
| Spectacular Bid Stakes G3 | Jan 5, 1997 | GP | 3 | 6.0 | D | 9 | $75,000 | Confide | |
| First Lady Handicap G3 | Jan 8, 1997 | GP | 3U | F | 6.0 | D | 10 | $75,000 | Chip |
| Yerba Buena Handicap G3 | Jan 11, 1997 | GG | 3U | F | 8.5 | T | 11 | $100,000 | De Puntillas |
| Broward Handicap G3 | Jan 11, 1997 | GP | 3U | 8.5 | D | 8 | $75,000 | Crafty Friend | |
| Mac Diarmida Handicap G3 | Jan 12, 1997 | GP | 3U | 10.0 | dt | 4 | $75,000 | Mecke | |
| Aqueduct Handicap G3 | Jan 12, 1997 | AQU | 3U | 8.5 | D | 8 | $78,180 | Pacific Fleet | |
| Joe Namath Handicap G3 | Jan 15, 1997 | GP | 3U | F | 8.5 | dt | 6 | $75,000 | Rare Blend |
| Holy Bull Stakes G3 | Jan 18, 1997 | GP | 3 | 8.5 | D | 9 | $100,000 | Arthur L. | |
| Forward Gal Stakes G3 | Jan 22, 1997 | GP | 3 | F | 7.0 | D | 6 | $75,000 | Glitter Woman |
| Santa Ynez Stakes G3 | Jan 26, 1997 | SA | 3 | F | 7.0 | D | 8 | $105,650 | Queen of Money |
| Affectionately Handicap G3 | Jan 26, 1997 | AQU | 3U | F | 8.5 | D | 8 | $78,240 | Mil Kilates |
| Sabin Handicap G3 | Jan 29, 1997 | GP | 3U | F | 8.3 | D | 7 | $75,000 | Rare Blend |
| Shirley Jones Handicap G3 | Feb 1, 1997 | GP | 3U | F | 7.0 | D | 7 | $100,000 | Chip |
| Assault Handicap G3 | Feb 1, 1997 | AQU | 3U | 9.0 | D | 7 | $97,225 | More to Tell | |
| Palos Verdes Handicap G3 | Feb 1, 1997 | SA | 4U | 6.0 | D | 7 | $211,600 | High Stakes Player | |
| Suwannee River Handicap G3 | Feb 5, 1997 | GP | 3U | F | 9.0 | T | 11 | $75,000 | Golden Pond |
| San Vicente Stakes G3 | Feb 8, 1997 | SA | 3 | 7.0 | D | 9 | $106,400 | Silver Charm | |
| Davona Dale Stakes G3 | Feb 9, 1997 | GP | 3 | F | 8.3 | D | 6 | $100,000 | Glitter Woman |
| The Very One Handicap G3 | Feb 12, 1997 | GP | 3U | F | 11.0 | T | 6 | $75,000 | Tocopilla |
| Essex Handicap G3 | Feb 15, 1997 | OP | 4U | 8.5 | D | 8 | $75,000 | No Spend No Glow | |
| Tanforan Handicap G3 | Feb 15, 1997 | BM | 4U | 8.5 | T | 7 | $100,000 | River Flyer | |
| Rare Treat Handicap G3 | Feb 16, 1997 | AQU | 3U | F | 9.0 | D | 8 | $89,550 | Prophet's Warning |
| Stymie Handicap G3 | Feb 17, 1997 | AQU | 3U | 9.0 | D | 5 | $94,850 | Iron Gavel | |
| Busher Stakes G3 | Feb 23, 1997 | AQU | 3 | F | 8.5 | D | 9 | $78,060 | Glory in Motion |
| Las Flores Handicap G3 | Feb 23, 1997 | SA | 4U | F | 6.0 | D | 6 | $130,100 | Our Summer Bird |
| Southwest Stakes G3 | Mar 1, 1997 | OP | 3 | 8.0 | D | 8 | $100,000 | Smoke Glacken | |
| Palm Beach Stakes G3 | Mar 2, 1997 | GP | 3 | 9.0 | T | 7 | $75,000 | Unite's Big Red | |
| Grey Lag Handicap G3 | Mar 8, 1997 | AQU | 3U | 9.5 | D | 8 | $83,650 | More to Tell | |
| El Camino Real Derby G3 | Mar 8, 1997 | BM | 3 | 8.5 | D | 6 | $200,000 | Pacificbounty | |
| Next Move Handicap G3 | Mar 9, 1997 | AQU | 3U | F | 9.0 | D | 8 | $82,500 | Full and Fancy |
| Honeybee Stakes G3 | Mar 9, 1997 | OP | 3 | F | 8.5 | D | 6 | $75,000 | Valid Bonnet |
| New Orleans Handicap G3 | Mar 9, 1997 | FG | 4U | 9.0 | D | 7 | $300,000 | Isitingood | |
| Gulfstream Park Breeders' Cup Sprint Championship Handicap G3 | Mar 14, 1997 | GP | 3U | 7.0 | D | 7 | $163,600 | Frisco View | |
| Ft. Lauderdale Handicap G3 | Mar 15, 1997 | GP | 3U | 8.5 | T | 8 | $100,000 | Doublethebetwice | |
| Phoenix Gold Cup Handicap G3 | Mar 15, 1997 | TUP | 3U | 6.0 | D | 12 | $125,000 | Rotsaluck | |
| Baldwin Stakes G3 | Mar 15, 1997 | SA | 3 | 6.5 | T | 11 | $107,850 | Latin Dancer | |
| Fair Grounds Oaks G3 | Mar 15, 1997 | FG | 3 | F | 8.5 | D | 5 | $175,000 | Blushing K.D. |
| De La Rose Handicap G3 | Mar 15, 1997 | GP | 3U | F | 8.5 | T | 10 | $100,000 | Romy |
| Swale Stakes G3 | Mar 15, 1997 | GP | 3 | 7.0 | D | 9 | $75,000 | Confide | |
| Creme Fraiche Handicap G3 | Mar 15, 1997 | GP | 3U | 8.5 | D | 5 | $75,000 | Louis Quatorze | |
| Razorback Handicap G3 | Mar 15, 1997 | OP | 4U | 8.5 | D | 8 | $150,000 | No Spend No Glow | |
| Louisiana Derby G3 | Mar 16, 1997 | FG | 3 | 8.5 | D | 9 | $400,000 | Crypto Star | |
| Cicada Stakes G3 | Mar 22, 1997 | AQU | 3 | F | 7.0 | D | 6 | $80,625 | Vegas Prospector |
| Rebel Stakes G3 | Mar 22, 1997 | OP | 3 | 8.5 | D | 12 | $125,000 | Phantom On Tour | |
| Bay Meadows Oaks G3 | Mar 22, 1997 | BM | 3 | F | 8.5 | D | 7 | $100,000 | Really Happy |
| Widener Handicap G3 | Mar 22, 1997 | HIA | 3U | 9.0 | D | 7 | $200,000 | Tejano Run | |
| Florida Oaks G3 | Mar 23, 1997 | TAM | 3 | F | 8.5 | D | 10 | $100,000 | Anklet |
| Explosive Bid Stakes G3 | Mar 29, 1997 | FG | 4U | 9.0 | T | 7 | $219,950 | Always a Classic | |
| Bougainvillea Handicap G3 | Mar 30, 1997 | HIA | 3U | 9.0 | T | 14 | $100,000 | Sharp Appeal | |
| Flamingo Stakes G3 | Apr 5, 1997 | HIA | 3 | 9.0 | D | 7 | $200,000 | Frisk Me Now | |
| John B. Campbell Handicap G3 | Apr 5, 1997 | PIM | 3U | 9.5 | D | 5 | $100,000 | Traffic Circle | |
| Westchester Handicap G3 | Apr 5, 1997 | AQU | 3U | 8.0 | D | 7 | $109,900 | Pacific Fleet | |
| Bed O' Roses Breeders' Cup Handicap G3 | Apr 6, 1997 | AQU | 3U | F | 8.0 | D | 6 | $159,900 | Flat Fleet Feet |
| Lafayette Stakes G3 | Apr 9, 1997 | KEE | 3 | 7.0 | D | 6 | $108,800 | Trafalgar | |
| Jenny Wiley Stakes G3 | Apr 10, 1997 | KEE | 4U | F | 8.5 | T | 7 | $110,700 | Thrilling Day |
| Count Fleet Sprint Handicap G3 | Apr 10, 1997 | OP | 4U | 6.0 | D | 7 | $150,000 | High Stakes Player | |
| Mile Stakes G3 | Apr 11, 1997 | KEE | 4U | 8.0 | T | 9 | $112,800 | Influent | |
| Bold Ruler Handicap G3 | Apr 12, 1997 | AQU | 3U | 6.0 | D | 6 | $108,300 | Punch Line | |
| Bay Shore Stakes G3 | Apr 13, 1997 | AQU | 3 | 7.0 | D | 7 | $110,800 | Hawks Landing | |
| Forerunner Stakes G3 | Apr 18, 1997 | KEE | 3 | 9.0 | T | 5 | $108,000 | Thesaurus | |
| Las Cienegas Handicap G3 | Apr 19, 1997 | SA | 4U | F | 6.5 | T | 6 | $156,550 | Advancing Star |
| Hialeah Turf Cup Handicap G3 | Apr 19, 1997 | HIA | 3U | 9.5 | T | 10 | $200,000 | Sharp Appeal | |
| Federico Tesio Stakes G3 | Apr 19, 1997 | PIM | 3 | 9.0 | D | 8 | $200,000 | Concerto | |
| California Derby G3 | Apr 19, 1997 | GG | 3 | 9.0 | T | 9 | $200,000 | I'm a Jewel | |
| Comely Stakes G3 | Apr 19, 1997 | AQU | 3 | F | 8.0 | D | 7 | $110,200 | Dixie Flag |
| San Simeon Handicap G3 | Apr 20, 1997 | SA | 4U | 6.5 | T | 6 | $156,850 | Sandtrap | |
| Ben Ali Stakes G3 | Apr 23, 1997 | KEE | 4U | 9.0 | D | 5 | $107,300 | Louis Quatorze | |
| Bewitch Stakes G3 | Apr 24, 1997 | KEE | 4U | F | 12.0 | T | 10 | $111,500 | Cymbala |
| Elkhorn Stakes G3 | Apr 25, 1997 | KEE | 4U | 12.0 | T | 8 | $110,200 | Chief Bearhart | |
| Senorita Stakes G3 | Apr 25, 1997 | HOL | 3 | F | 8.0 | T | 10 | $111,300 | Kentucky Kaper |
| Derby Trial Stakes G3 | Apr 26, 1997 | CD | 3 | 8.0 | D | 8 | $113,100 | Richter Scale | |
| National Jockey Club Handicap G3 | Apr 26, 1997 | SPT | 4U | 9.0 | D | 8 | $200,000 | Bucks Nephew | |
| Vagrancy Handicap G3 | Apr 27, 1997 | AQU | 3U | F | 7.0 | D | 6 | $108,000 | Inquisitive Look |
| Churchill Downs Handicap G3 | May 3, 1997 | CD | 4U | 7.0 | D | 9 | $113,600 | Diligence | |
| Distaff Handicap G3 | May 3, 1997 | CD | 4U | F | 7.0 | D | 8 | $113,000 | Capote Belle |
| Providian Mile Stakes G3 | May 3, 1997 | CD | 3U | F | 8.0 | T | 10 | $115,800 | B. A. Valentine |
| Inglewood Handicap G3 | May 4, 1997 | HOL | 3U | 8.5 | T | 5 | $106,500 | El Angelo | |
| Sixty Sails Handicap G3 | May 4, 1997 | SPT | 3U | F | 9.0 | D | 9 | $300,000 | Top Secret |
| Royal Palm Handicap G3 | May 4, 1997 | HIA | 3U | 8.5 | dt | 5 | $75,000 | Laughing Dan | |
| Fort Marcy Handicap G3 | May 10, 1997 | AQU | 3U | 8.5 | T | 8 | $112,400 | Influent | |
| Will Rogers Handicap G3 | May 10, 1997 | HOL | 3 | 8.0 | T | 12 | $114,200 | Brave Act | |
| Beaugay Handicap G3 | May 11, 1997 | AQU | 3U | F | 8.5 | T | 6 | $109,600 | Careless Heiress |
| Gallorette Handicap G3 | May 16, 1997 | PIM | 3U | F | 8.5 | T | 8 | $100,000 | Palliser Bay |
| Pimlico Distaff Handicap G3 | May 17, 1997 | PIM | 3U | F | 9.0 | D | 5 | $200,000 | Rare Blend |
| Maryland Breeders' Cup Handicap G3 | May 17, 1997 | PIM | 3U | 6.0 | D | 7 | $212,600 | Cat Be Nimble | |
| All American Handicap G3 | May 24, 1997 | GG | 3U | 8.5 | D | 6 | $100,000 | Mister Fire Eyes | |
| Honeymoon Handicap G3 | May 24, 1997 | HOL | 3 | F | 9.0 | T | 8 | $109,100 | Famous Digger |
| Connaught Cup Stakes G3 | May 24, 1997 | WO | 4U | 8.5 | T | 6 | $107,900 | Kiridashi | |
| Jaipur Handicap G3 | May 25, 1997 | BEL | 3U | 7.0 | dt | 4 | $82,724 | Atraf | |
| Equipoise Mile Handicap G3 | May 25, 1997 | ARL | 3U | 8.0 | D | 7 | $100,000 | Announce | |
| Red Bank Handicap G3 | May 26, 1997 | MTH | 3U | 8.0 | dt | 6 | $100,000 | Basqueian | |
| Los Angeles Handicap G3 | May 26, 1997 | HOL | 3U | 6.0 | D | 7 | $134,950 | Men's Exclusive | |
| Azalea Breeders' Cup Stakes G3 | May 31, 1997 | CRC | 3 | F | 6.0 | D | 7 | $200,000 | Little Sister |
| Cinema Handicap G3 | May 31, 1997 | HOL | 3 | 9.0 | T | 9 | $110,300 | Worldly Ways | |
| Massachusetts Handicap G3 | May 31, 1997 | SUF | 3U | 9.0 | D | 6 | $620,000 | Skip Away | |
| Riva Ridge Stakes G3 | Jun 7, 1997 | BEL | 3 | 7.0 | D | 6 | $110,100 | Smoke Glacken | |
| Fleur De Lis Handicap G3 | Jun 7, 1997 | CD | 3U | F | 9.0 | D | 10 | $168,900 | Gold 'n Delicious |
| Just A. Game Breeders' Cup Handicap G3 | Jun 8, 1997 | BEL | 3U | F | 8.0 | T | 7 | $158,950 | Memories of Silver |
| Just . Game Breeders' Cup Handicap G3 | Jun 8, 1997 | BEL | 3U | F | 8.0 | T | 7 | $158,950 | Memories of Silver |
| Golden Gate Handicap G3 | Jun 8, 1997 | GG | 3U | 9.0 | T | 7 | $200,000 | Irish Wings | |
| Gainesway Matchmaker Stakes G3 | Jun 14, 1997 | MTH | 3U | F | 9.0 | T | 7 | $100,000 | Fleur de Nuit |
| King Edward Breeders' Cup Handicap G3 | Jun 14, 1997 | WO | 3U | 9.0 | T | 8 | $281,000 | Chief Bearhart | |
| New Hampshire Sweepstakes Handicap G3 | Jun 15, 1997 | RKM | 3U | 9.0 | T | 8 | $200,000 | Ok by Me | |
| Affirmed Handicap G3 | Jun 15, 1997 | HOL | 3 | 8.5 | D | 6 | $102,500 | Deputy Commander | |
| Hill Prince Stakes G3 | Jun 15, 1997 | BEL | 3 | 9.0 | T | 8 | $112,000 | Subordination | |
| Chicago Breeders' Cup Handicap G3 | Jun 21, 1997 | ARL | 3U | F | 7.0 | D | 7 | $169,375 | J J's Dream |
| Prairie Meadows Cornhusker Handicap G3 | Jun 28, 1997 | PRM | 3U | 9.0 | D | 9 | $200,000 | Semoran | |
| Debutante Stakes G3 | Jun 28, 1997 | CD | 2 | F | 5.5 | D | 13 | $116,900 | Love Lock |
| Jersey Shore Breeders' Cup Stakes G3 | Jun 28, 1997 | MTH | 3 | 6.0 | D | 4 | $75,000 | Smoke Glacken | |
| Bashford Manor Stakes G3 | Jun 28, 1997 | CD | 2 | 6.0 | D | 8 | $110,800 | Favorite Trick | |
| Triple Bend Breeders' Cup Handicap G3 | Jun 29, 1997 | HOL | 3U | 7.0 | D | 11 | $268,300 | Score Quick | |
| Firecracker Breeders' Cup Handicap G3 | Jun 29, 1997 | CD | 3U | 8.0 | T | 10 | $203,350 | Soviet Line | |
| Dominion Day Handicap G3 | Jul 1, 1997 | WO | 3U | 10.0 | D | 5 | $133,750 | Firm Dancer | |
| Stars And Stripes Breeders' Cup Turf Handicap G3 | Jul 4, 1997 | ARL | 3U | 12.0 | T | 9 | $233,375 | Lakeshore Road | |
| Poker Handicap G3 | Jul 4, 1997 | BEL | 3U | 8.0 | T | 10 | $85,575 | Draw Shot | |
| Lamplighter Handicap G3 | Jul 4, 1997 | MTH | 3 | 8.5 | T | 9 | $100,000 | Statesmanship | |
| Baltimore Breeder's Cup Handicap G3 | Jul 5, 1997 | LRL | 3U | 9.0 | D | 7 | $209,200 | Pyramid Peak | |
| Round Table Stakes G3 | Jul 5, 1997 | ARL | 3 | 9.0 | D | 6 | $100,000 | Rojo Dinero | |
| Oceanport Handicap G3 | Jul 12, 1997 | MTH | 3U | 8.5 | T | 7 | $100,000 | Boyce | |
| Delaware Handicap G3 | Jul 13, 1997 | DEL | 3U | F | 10.0 | D | 11 | $351,200 | Power Play |
| Hollywood Juvenile Championship Stakes G3 | Jul 20, 1997 | HOL | 2 | 6.0 | D | 9 | $110,200 | K. O. Punch | |
| Lexington Stakes G3 | Jul 20, 1997 | BEL | 3 | 10.0 | T | 10 | $150,000 | Private Buck Trout | |
| Sanford Stakes G3 | Jul 24, 1997 | SAR | 2 | 6.0 | D | 7 | $109,200 | Polished Brass | |
| Fourstardave Stakes G3 | Jul 25, 1997 | SAR | 3U | 8.5 | T | 7 | $112,500 | Soviet Line | |
| Aksarben Oaks G3 | Jul 26, 1997 | RP | 3 | F | 8.5 | D | 7 | $101,500 | Valid Bonnet |
| San Diego Handicap G3 | Jul 26, 1997 | DMR | 3U | 8.5 | D | 9 | $160,300 | Northern Afleet | |
| Salvator Mile Handicap G3 | Jul 26, 1997 | MTH | 3U | 8.0 | D | 4 | $100,000 | Distorted Humor | |
| Bing Crosby Breeders' Cup Stakes G3 | Jul 27, 1997 | DMR | 3U | 6.0 | D | 7 | $212,000 | First Intent | |
| Modesty Handicap G3 | Jul 27, 1997 | ARL | 3U | F | 9.5 | T | 8 | $100,000 | War Thief |
| Honorable Miss Stakes G3 | Jul 30, 1997 | SAR | 3U | F | 6.0 | D | 6 | $80,775 | Dancin Renee |
| Philadelphia Park Breeders' Cup Handicap G3 | Aug 3, 1997 | PHA | 3U | 6.0 | D | 6 | $150,000 | Cat Be Nimble | |
| Eatontown Stakes G3 | Aug 3, 1997 | MTH | 3U | F | 8.5 | T | 11 | $60,000 | B. A. Valentine |
| Ark-La-tex Handicap G3 | Aug 3, 1997 | LAD | 3U | 9.0 | D | 7 | $100,000 | Connecting Terms | |
| Thistledown Breeders' Cup Handicap G3 | Aug 9, 1997 | TDN | 3U | 9.0 | D | 6 | $156,850 | Patio de Naranjos | |
| Sorority Stakes G3 | Aug 9, 1997 | MTH | 2 | F | 6.0 | D | 9 | $150,000 | Unky and Ally |
| Rancho Bernardo Handicap G3 | Aug 9, 1997 | DMR | 3U | F | 6.5 | D | 8 | $109,125 | Track Gal |
| Ballston Spa Breeders' Cup Handicap G3 | Aug 10, 1997 | SAR | 3U | F | 8.5 | T | 6 | $217,000 | Valor Lady |
| Arlington Heights Oaks G3 | Aug 10, 1997 | ARL | 3 | F | 9.0 | D | 9 | $100,000 | Minister's Melody |
| La Jolla Handicap G3 | Aug 10, 1997 | DMR | 3 | 8.5 | T | 7 | $135,450 | Fantastic Fellow | |
| Pat O' Brien Handicap G3 | Aug 16, 1997 | DMR | 3U | 7.0 | D | 7 | $108,200 | Tres Paraiso | |
| Sapling Stakes G3 | Aug 16, 1997 | MTH | 2 | 6.0 | D | 8 | $200,000 | Double Honor | |
| Longacres Mile Handicap G3 | Aug 17, 1997 | EMD | 3U | 8.0 | D | 7 | $200,000 | Kid Katabatic | |
| Best Pal Stakes G3 | Aug 20, 1997 | DMR | 2 | 6.5 | D | 8 | $108,825 | Old Topper | |
| Saratoga Breeders' Cup Handicap G3 | Aug 24, 1997 | SAR | 3U | 10.0 | D | 9 | $300,000 | Cairo Express | |
| Nijana Stakes G3 | Aug 25, 1997 | SAR | 3 | F | 9.0 | T | 12 | $150,000 | Witchful Thinking |
| Saranac Stakes G3 | Aug 27, 1997 | SAR | 3 | 9.0 | T | 10 | $114,100 | River Squall | |
| Alabama Derby G3 | Aug 30, 1997 | LAD | 3 | 9.0 | D | 8 | $200,000 | Mr. Groush | |
| Longfellow Handicap G3 | Aug 30, 1997 | MTH | 3U | 6.0 | D | 6 | $75,000 | Basqueian | |
| Niagara Breeders' Cup Stakes G3 | Aug 31, 1997 | WO | 3U | 12.0 | T | 9 | $278,250 | Desert Waves | |
| Gardenia Stakes G3 | Aug 31, 1997 | ELP | 3U | F | 9.0 | D | 7 | $200,000 | Three Fanfares |
| Pennsylvania Derby G3 | Sep 1, 1997 | PHA | 3 | 9.0 | D | 8 | $200,000 | Frisk Me Now | |
| Seneca Handicap G3 | Sep 1, 1997 | SAR | 3U | 13.0 | T | 8 | $112,000 | South Salem | |
| Honey Bee Breeders' Cup Handicap G3 | Sep 5, 1997 | M | 3 | F | 8.5 | D | 9 | $100,000 | Fancy Freda |
| Belmont Breeders' Cup Handicap G3 | Sep 6, 1997 | BEL | 3U | 8.5 | T | 8 | $211,000 | Fortitude | |
| Palomar Handicap G3 | Sep 6, 1997 | DMR | 3U | F | 8.5 | T | 6 | $133,200 | Blushing Heiress |
| Arlington Matron Handicap G3 | Sep 7, 1997 | ARL | 3U | F | 9.0 | D | 6 | $100,000 | Omi |
| Kentucky Cup Classic Handicap G3 | Sep 13, 1997 | TP | 3U | 9.0 | D | 8 | $500,000 | Semoran | |
| Kentucky Cup Juvenile Stakes G3 | Sep 13, 1997 | TP | 2 | 8.5 | D | 7 | $100,000 | Laydown | |
| Violet Handicap G3 | Sep 13, 1997 | M | 3U | F | 8.5 | T | 8 | $100,000 | Sangria |
| Polynesian Stakes G3 | Sep 14, 1997 | CNL | 3U | 8.5 | D | 5 | $100,000 | Traffic Circle | |
| Noble Damsel Handicap G3 | Sep 14, 1997 | BEL | 3U | F | 8.0 | T | 11 | $115,600 | Colcon |
| River Cities Breeders' Cup Stakes G3 | Sep 20, 1997 | LAD | 3U | F | 8.5 | T | 9 | $147,750 | Fullasatick |
| Safely Kept Stakes G3 | Sep 20, 1997 | CNL | 3 | F | 6.0 | D | 7 | $108,000 | Weather Vane |
| Bay Meadows Handicap G3 | Sep 20, 1997 | BM | 3U | 9.0 | T | 5 | $200,000 | El Angelo | |
| Ascot Handicap G3 | Sep 21, 1997 | BM | 3 | 8.5 | T | 7 | $100,000 | Brave Act | |
| Cliff Hanger Handicap G3 | Sep 26, 1997 | M | 3U | 8.5 | T | 10 | $100,000 | Dixie Bayou | |
| Turfway Championship Handicap G3 | Sep 27, 1997 | TP | 3U | 9.0 | D | 7 | $75,000 | Tejano Run | |
| William P. Kyne Handicap G3 | Sep 27, 1997 | BM | 3U | 9.0 | D | 7 | $100,000 | Prepo | |
| Lawrence Realization Handicap G3 | Sep 28, 1997 | BEL | 3 | 12.0 | T | 10 | $112,200 | Renewed | |
| Boiling Springs Handicap G3 | Oct 3, 1997 | M | 3 | F | 8.5 | T | 9 | $100,000 | Victory Chime |
| Keeneland Breeders' Cup Mile Stakes G3 | Oct 5, 1997 | KEE | 3U | 8.0 | T | 10 | $216,250 | Wild Event | |
| Thoroughbred Club Of America Stakes G3 | Oct 10, 1997 | KEE | 3U | F | 6.0 | D | 7 | $100,000 | Sky Blue Pink |
| Bay Meadows Breeders' Cup Derby G3 | Oct 11, 1997 | BM | 3 | 9.0 | T | 7 | $145,000 | Shellbacks | |
| Ancient Title Breeders' Cup Handicap G3 | Oct 11, 1997 | SA | 3U | 6.0 | D | 7 | $155,000 | Elmhurst | |
| Gallant Bloom Handicap G3 | Oct 11, 1997 | BEL | 3U | F | 6.5 | D | 7 | $82,100 | Top Secret |
| Hawthorne Gold Cup Handicap G3 | Oct 11, 1997 | HAW | 3U | 10.0 | D | 7 | $300,000 | Buck's Boy | |
| Hawthorne Derby G3 | Oct 12, 1997 | HAW | 3 | 9.0 | T | 6 | $200,000 | River Squall | |
| Athenia Handicap G3 | Oct 13, 1997 | BEL | 3U | F | 9.0 | T | 6 | $109,900 | Rapid Selection |
| Fayette Stakes G3 | Oct 17, 1997 | KEE | 3U | 9.0 | D | 6 | $158,304 | Whiskey Wisdom | |
| Oak Tree Breeders' Cup Mile Handicap G3 | Oct 18, 1997 | SA | 3U | 8.0 | T | 8 | $275,000 | Fantastic Fellow | |
| Discovery Handicap G3 | Oct 22, 1997 | AQU | 3 | 9.0 | D | 5 | $107,700 | Mr. Sinatra | |
| Martha Washington Stakes G3 | Oct 25, 1997 | LRL | 3 | F | 8.5 | dt | 8 | $100,000 | Cotton Carnival |
| Ack Ack Handicap G3 | Oct 26, 1997 | CD | 3U | 7.5 | D | 6 | $111,500 | Cat's Career | |
| Miss Grillo Stakes G3 | Oct 29, 1997 | AQU | 2 | F | 9.0 | T | 10 | $114,500 | Compassionate |
| Pilgrim Stakes G3 | Oct 31, 1997 | AQU | 2 | 9.0 | T | 12 | $115,700 | Cryptic Rascal | |
| Iroquois Stakes G3 | Nov 1, 1997 | CD | 2 | 8.0 | D | 7 | $111,100 | Keene Dancer | |
| Knickerbocker Handicap G3 | Nov 1, 1997 | AQU | 3U | 9.0 | dt | 5 | $115,100 | Sir Cat | |
| Laurel Futurity G3 | Nov 1, 1997 | LRL | 2 | 9.0 | D | 6 | $100,000 | Fight for M'lady | |
| Selima Stakes G3 | Nov 2, 1997 | LRL | 2 | F | 9.0 | D | 7 | $100,000 | Clark Street |
| Laurel Dash Stakes G3 | Nov 4, 1997 | LRL | 3U | 6.0 | dt | 6 | $100,000 | Wise Dusty | |
| Sport Page Handicap G3 | Nov 8, 1997 | AQU | 3U | 7.0 | D | 10 | $114,400 | Stalwart Member | |
| Hollywood Prevue Stakes G3 | Nov 8, 1997 | HOL | 2 | 7.0 | D | 6 | $100,000 | Commitisize | |
| Laurel Turf Cup Stakes G3 | Nov 8, 1997 | LRL | 3U | 10.0 | dt | 8 | $100,000 | Algar | |
| Tempted Stakes G3 | Nov 9, 1997 | AQU | 2 | F | 8.0 | D | 6 | $108,900 | Dancing With Ruth |
| Nashua Stakes G3 | Nov 11, 1997 | AQU | 2 | 8.0 | D | 5 | $108,500 | Coronado's Quest | |
| Cardinal Handicap G3 | Nov 15, 1997 | CD | 3U | F | 9.0 | T | 12 | $175,650 | Colcon |
| Stuyvesant Handicap G3 | Nov 15, 1997 | AQU | 3U | 9.0 | D | 8 | $110,100 | Delay of Game | |
| River City Handicap G3 | Nov 16, 1997 | CD | 3U | 9.0 | T | 9 | $171,900 | Same Old Wish | |
| Mrstakes Revere Stakes G3 | Nov 22, 1997 | CD | 3 | F | 8.5 | T | 11 | $175,200 | Parade Queen |
| Falls City Handicap G3 | Nov 27, 1997 | CD | 3U | F | 9.0 | D | 7 | $274,750 | Feasibility Study |
| Anne Arundel Stakes G3 | Nov 27, 1997 | LRL | 2 | F | 9.0 | D | 9 | $100,000 | G. O'Keefe |
| Miesque Stakes G3 | Nov 28, 1997 | HOL | 2 | F | 8.0 | T | 9 | $200,000 | Star's Proud Penny |
| Clark Handicap G3 | Nov 28, 1997 | CD | 3U | 9.0 | D | 11 | $459,200 | Concerto | |
| Hollywood Turf Express Handicap G3 | Nov 28, 1997 | HOL | 3U | 5.5 | T | 9 | $200,000 | Advancing Star | |
| Brown And Williamson Kentucky Jockey Club Stakes G3 | Nov 29, 1997 | CD | 2 | 8.5 | D | 11 | $229,400 | Cape Town | |
| Generous Stakes G3 | Nov 29, 1997 | HOL | 2 | 8.0 | T | 8 | $250,000 | Mantles Star | |
| Carousel Stakes G3 | Nov 29, 1997 | LRL | 3U | F | 9.0 | D | 11 | $100,000 | Profit Column |
| Golden Rod Stakes G3 | Nov 29, 1997 | CD | 2 | F | 8.5 | D | 9 | $225,800 | Love Lock |
| Tropical Turf Handicap G3 | Nov 29, 1997 | CRC | 3U | 9.0 | dt | 6 | $100,000 | Sir Cat | |
| Vernon O. Underwood Stakes G3 | Dec 6, 1997 | HOL | 3U | 6.0 | D | 4 | $98,000 | Tower Full | |
| What . Pleasure Stakes G3 | Dec 13, 1997 | CRC | 2 | 8.5 | D | 9 | $100,000 | Sweetsouthernsaint | |
| What A. Pleasure Stakes G3 | Dec 13, 1997 | CRC | 2 | 8.5 | D | 9 | $100,000 | Sweetsouthernsaint | |
| Queens County Handicap G3 | Dec 13, 1997 | AQU | 3U | 9.5 | D | 8 | $82,875 | Mr. Sinatra | |
| Native Diver Handicap G3 | Dec 21, 1997 | HOL | 3U | 9.0 | D | 8 | $100,000 | Refinado Tom | |
| Gravesend Handicap G3 | Dec 27, 1997 | AQU | 3U | 6.0 | D | 7 | $81,675 | Royal Haven | |
| Virginia Handicap G3 | Dec 27, 1997 | CRC | 3U | F | 7.0 | D | 11 | $100,000 | Flashy n Smart |
| Fred W. Hooper Handicap G3 | Dec 31, 1997 | CRC | 3U | 9.0 | D | 11 | $100,000 | Shrike | |
| Gallant Fox Handicap G3 | Dec 31, 1997 | AQU | 3U | 13.0 | D | 12 | $116,700 | Unreal Turn |