2003 Grade 2 Stakes Races
Other 2003 Grades Past Years Graded Stakes| Race | Date | Track | Age | Sex | Distance | Surface | Field | Purse | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Pasqual Handicap G2 | Jan 4, 2003 | SA | 3U | 8.5 | D | 9 | $150,000 | Congaree | |
| Appleton Handicap G2 | Jan 4, 2003 | GP | 3U | 8.0 | T | 9 | $150,000 | Point Prince | |
| San Fernando Breeders' Cup Stakes G2 | Jan 11, 2003 | SA | 3U | 8.5 | D | 8 | $219,600 | Pass Rush | |
| San Gorgonio Handicap G2 | Jan 11, 2003 | SA | 3U | F | 9.0 | T | 7 | $150,000 | Tates Creek |
| Santa Catalina Stakes G2 | Jan 18, 2003 | SA | 3 | 8.5 | D | 8 | $150,000 | Domestic Dispute | |
| El Encino Stakes G2 | Jan 19, 2003 | SA | 3U | F | 8.5 | D | 8 | $150,000 | Got Koko |
| San Marcos Stakes G2 | Jan 20, 2003 | SA | 3U | 10.0 | T | 7 | $150,000 | Johar | |
| Santa Ynez Stakes G2 | Jan 20, 2003 | SA | 3 | F | 7.0 | D | 5 | $150,000 | Elloluv |
| Palos Verdes Handicap G2 | Jan 26, 2003 | SA | 3U | 6.0 | D | 6 | $150,000 | Avanzado | |
| San Vicente Stakes G2 | Feb 1, 2003 | SA | 3 | 7.0 | D | 5 | $150,000 | Kafwain | |
| Strub Stakes G2 | Feb 1, 2003 | SA | 3U | 9.0 | D | 6 | $400,000 | Medaglia d'Oro | |
| San Antonio Handicap G2 | Feb 2, 2003 | SA | 3U | 9.0 | D | 6 | $250,000 | Congaree | |
| La Canada Stakes G2 | Feb 8, 2003 | SA | 3U | F | 9.0 | D | 5 | $200,000 | Got Koko |
| Silverbulletday Stakes G2 | Feb 15, 2003 | FG | 3 | F | 8.5 | D | 8 | $150,000 | Belle of Perintown |
| San Luis Obispo Handicap G2 | Feb 15, 2003 | SA | 3U | 12.0 | T | 5 | $200,000 | The Tin Man | |
| Hutcheson Stakes G2 | Feb 15, 2003 | GP | 3 | 7.0 | D | 6 | $150,000 | Lion Tamer | |
| Buena Vista Handicap G2 | Feb 17, 2003 | SA | 3U | F | 8.0 | T | 6 | $150,000 | Final Destination |
| General George Handicap G2 | Feb 22, 2003 | LRL | 3U | 7.0 | D | 11 | $200,000 | My Cousin Matt | |
| Barbara Fritchie Handicap G2 | Feb 22, 2003 | LRL | 3U | F | 7.0 | D | 7 | $200,000 | Xtra Heat |
| Davona Dale Stakes G2 | Feb 23, 2003 | GP | 3 | F | 8.5 | D | 5 | $150,000 | Yell |
| Frank E. Kilroe Mile Handicap G2 | Mar 1, 2003 | SA | 3U | 8.0 | T | 11 | $400,000 | Redattore | |
| Rampart Handicap G2 | Mar 1, 2003 | GP | 3U | F | 9.0 | D | 6 | $200,000 | Allamerican Bertie |
| San Rafael Stakes G2 | Mar 1, 2003 | SA | 3 | 8.0 | D | 7 | $200,000 | Rojo Toro | |
| New Orleans Handicap G2 | Mar 2, 2003 | FG | 3U | 9.0 | D | 11 | $500,000 | Mineshaft | |
| Fair Grounds Oaks G2 | Mar 8, 2003 | FG | 3 | F | 8.5 | D | 6 | $350,000 | Lady Tak |
| Breeders' Cup Sprint Championship Handicap G2 | Mar 8, 2003 | GP | 3U | 7.0 | D | 8 | $200,000 | Tour of the Cat | |
| Louisiana Derby G2 | Mar 9, 2003 | FG | 3 | 8.5 | D | 10 | $750,000 | Peace Rules | |
| Bonnie Miss Stakes G2 | Mar 14, 2003 | GP | 3 | F | 9.0 | D | 7 | $200,000 | Ivanavinalot |
| San Luis Rey Handicap G2 | Mar 15, 2003 | SA | 3U | 12.0 | T | 7 | $250,000 | Champion Lodge | |
| San Felipe Stakes G2 | Mar 16, 2003 | SA | 3 | 8.5 | D | 10 | $250,000 | Buddy Gil | |
| Santa Ana Handicap G2 | Mar 22, 2003 | SA | 3U | F | 9.0 | T | 8 | $150,000 | Noches de Rosa |
| Pan American Handicap G2 | Mar 22, 2003 | GP | 3U | 12.0 | T | 9 | $200,000 | Quest Star | |
| Stakes G2 | Mar 22, 2003 | TP | 3 | 9.0 | D | 9 | $500,000 | New York Hero | |
| Explosive Bid Handicap G2 | Mar 23, 2003 | FG | 3U | 9.0 | T | 11 | $650,000 | Candid Glen | |
| Orchid Handicap G2 | Mar 23, 2003 | GP | 3U | F | 12.0 | dt | 7 | $200,000 | Tweedside |
| Gulfstream Park Handicap G2 | Mar 29, 2003 | GP | 3U | 10.0 | D | 8 | $300,000 | Hero's Tribute | |
| Distaff Breeders' Cup Handicap G2 | Mar 29, 2003 | AQU | 3U | F | 7.0 | D | 6 | $152,400 | Carson Hollow |
| Potrero Grande Breeders' Cup Handicap G2 | Mar 29, 2003 | SA | 3U | 6.5 | D | 7 | $134,000 | Bluesthestandard | |
| Oaklawn Handicap G2 | Apr 5, 2003 | OP | 3U | 9.0 | D | 5 | $500,000 | Medaglia d'Oro | |
| Illinois Derby G2 | Apr 5, 2003 | HAW | 3 | 9.0 | D | 10 | $500,000 | Ten Most Wanted | |
| Arcadia Handicap G2 | Apr 6, 2003 | SA | 3U | 9.0 | T | 9 | $150,000 | Century City | |
| Stonerside Beaumont Stakes G2 | Apr 10, 2003 | KEE | 3 | F | 7.0 | D | 9 | $250,000 | My Boston Gal |
| Fantasy Stakes G2 | Apr 11, 2003 | OP | 3 | F | 8.5 | D | 6 | $200,000 | Ruby's Reception |
| Mile Stakes G2 | Apr 11, 2003 | KEE | 3U | 8.0 | T | 9 | $200,000 | Royal Spy | |
| Arkansas Derby G2 | Apr 12, 2003 | OP | 3 | 9.0 | D | 12 | $500,000 | Sir Cherokee | |
| Commonwealth Breeders' Cup Stakes G2 | Apr 13, 2003 | KEE | 3U | 7.0 | D | 7 | $273,750 | Smooth Jazz | |
| Coolmore Lexington Stakes G2 | Apr 19, 2003 | KEE | 3 | 8.5 | D | 7 | $363,675 | Scrimshaw | |
| Santa Barbara Handicap G2 | Apr 19, 2003 | SA | 3U | F | 10.0 | T | 5 | $250,000 | Megahertz |
| Keeneland Lexington Stakes G2 | Apr 19, 2003 | KEE | 3 | 8.5 | D | 7 | $363,675 | Scrimshaw | |
| San Francisco Breeders' Cup Mile Handicap G2 | Apr 26, 2003 | BM | 3U | 8.0 | T | 8 | $177,500 | Ninebanks | |
| Louisville Breeders' Cup Handicap G2 | May 2, 2003 | CD | 3U | F | 8.5 | D | 5 | $325,500 | You |
| Churchill Downs Handicap G2 | May 3, 2003 | CD | 3U | 7.0 | D | 12 | $233,800 | Aldebaran | |
| Mervyn Leroy Handicap G2 | May 10, 2003 | HOL | 3U | 8.5 | D | 8 | $150,000 | Total Impact | |
| Nassau County Breeders' Cup Stakes G2 | May 10, 2003 | BEL | 3 | F | 7.0 | D | 4 | $184,000 | House Party |
| Genuine Risk Handicap G2 | May 11, 2003 | BEL | 3U | F | 6.0 | D | 4 | $145,500 | Shine Again |
| Black-Eyed Susan Stakes G2 | May 16, 2003 | PIM | 3 | F | 9.0 | D | 8 | $200,000 | Roar Emotion |
| Citgo Dixie Stakes G2 | May 17, 2003 | PIM | 3U | 9.0 | T | 6 | $200,000 | Dr. Brendler | |
| Shuvee Handicap G2 | May 17, 2003 | BEL | 3U | F | 8.0 | D | 6 | $200,000 | Wild Spirit |
| Peter Pan Stakes G2 | May 24, 2003 | BEL | 3 | 9.0 | D | 6 | $200,000 | Go Rockin' Robin | |
| Lazaro Barrera Memorial Stakes G2 | May 26, 2003 | HOL | 3 | 7.0 | D | 9 | $150,000 | Blazonry | |
| Sheepshead Bay Handicap G2 | May 31, 2003 | BEL | 3U | F | 11.0 | T | 8 | $150,000 | Mariensky |
| Honeymoon Breeders' Cup Handicap G2 | Jun 7, 2003 | HOL | 3 | F | 9.0 | T | 10 | $215,950 | Quero Quero |
| True North Breeders' Cup Handicap G2 | Jun 7, 2003 | BEL | 3U | 6.0 | D | 6 | $190,000 | Shake You Down | |
| Riva Ridge Breeders' Cup Stakes G2 | Jun 7, 2003 | BEL | 3 | 7.0 | D | 8 | $200,000 | Posse | |
| Vagrancy Handicap G2 | Jun 8, 2003 | BEL | 3U | F | 6.5 | D | 3 | $136,500 | Shawklit Mint |
| Fleur De Lis Handicap G2 | Jun 14, 2003 | CD | 3U | F | 9.0 | D | 6 | $327,900 | You |
| Californian Stakes G2 | Jun 14, 2003 | HOL | 3U | 9.0 | D | 7 | $400,000 | Kudos | |
| Brooklyn Handicap G2 | Jun 14, 2003 | BEL | 3U | 9.0 | D | 5 | $250,000 | Iron Deputy | |
| Hollywood Breeders' Cup Oaks G2 | Jun 14, 2003 | HOL | 3 | F | 8.5 | D | 5 | $206,200 | Santa Catarina |
| Ohio Derby G2 | Jun 21, 2003 | TDN | 3 | 9.0 | D | 7 | $300,000 | Wild and Wicked | |
| Molly Pitcher Breeders' Cup Handicap G2 | Jun 28, 2003 | MTH | 3U | F | 9.0 | D | 4 | $291,000 | Summer Colony |
| Arlington Classic Stakes G2 | Jun 28, 2003 | ARL | 3 | 8.5 | T | 10 | $175,000 | Lismore Knight | |
| Beverly Hills Handicap G2 | Jun 28, 2003 | HOL | 3U | F | 10.0 | T | 5 | $200,000 | Voodoo Dancer |
| New York Handicap G2 | Jul 4, 2003 | BEL | 3U | F | 10.0 | T | 8 | $250,000 | Snow Dance |
| American Handicap G2 | Jul 4, 2003 | HOL | 3U | 9.0 | T | 5 | $150,000 | Candy Ride | |
| Tom Fool Handicap G2 | Jul 4, 2003 | BEL | 3U | 7.0 | D | 7 | $150,000 | Aldebaran | |
| Firecracker Breeders' Cup Handicap G2 | Jul 5, 2003 | CD | 3U | 8.0 | T | 9 | $288,500 | Tap the Admiral | |
| Dwyer Stakes G2 | Jul 6, 2003 | BEL | 3 | 8.5 | D | 7 | $150,000 | Strong Hope | |
| Bowling Green Handicap G2 | Jul 12, 2003 | BEL | 3U | 11.0 | T | 9 | $150,000 | Whitmore's Conn | |
| Princess Rooney Handicap G2 | Jul 12, 2003 | CRC | 3U | F | 6.0 | D | 8 | $500,000 | Gold Mover |
| Swaps Stakes G2 | Jul 13, 2003 | HOL | 3 | 9.0 | D | 6 | $400,000 | Duriing | |
| A Gleam Invitational Handicap G2 | Jul 13, 2003 | HOL | 3U | F | 7.0 | D | 5 | $250,000 | Cee's Elegance |
| Washington Park Handicap G2 | Jul 19, 2003 | ARL | 3U | 9.5 | D | 5 | $400,000 | Perfect Drift | |
| American Derby G2 | Jul 20, 2003 | ARL | 3 | 9.5 | T | 5 | $250,000 | Evolving Tactics | |
| Sunset Handicap G2 | Jul 20, 2003 | HOL | 3U | 12.0 | T | 8 | $150,000 | Puerto Banus | |
| Delaware Handicap G2 | Jul 20, 2003 | DEL | 3U | F | 10.0 | D | 8 | $750,000 | Wild Spirit |
| Schuylerville Stakes G2 | Jul 23, 2003 | SAR | 2 | F | 6.0 | D | 7 | $150,000 | Ashado |
| Sanford Stakes G2 | Jul 24, 2003 | SAR | 2 | 6.0 | D | 7 | $150,000 | Chapel Royal | |
| Bernard Baruch Handicap G2 | Jul 25, 2003 | SAR | 3U | 9.0 | T | 7 | $150,000 | Trademark | |
| Bing Crosby Breeders' Cup Handicap G2 | Jul 26, 2003 | DMR | 3U | 6.0 | D | 9 | $191,000 | Beau's Town | |
| San Clemente Handicap G2 | Aug 2, 2003 | DMR | 3 | F | 8.0 | T | 9 | $150,000 | Katdogawn |
| Amsterdam Stakes G2 | Aug 2, 2003 | SAR | 3 | 6.0 | D | 7 | $150,000 | Zavata | |
| San Diego Handicap G2 | Aug 3, 2003 | DMR | 3U | 8.5 | D | 8 | $250,000 | Taste of Paradise | |
| Jim Dandy Stakes G2 | Aug 3, 2003 | SAR | 3 | 9.0 | D | 6 | $500,000 | Strong Hope | |
| National Museum Of Racing Hall Of Fame Handicap G2 | Aug 4, 2003 | SAR | 3 | 9.0 | T | 11 | $150,000 | Stroll | |
| Sorrento Stakes G2 | Aug 9, 2003 | DMR | 2 | F | 6.5 | D | 8 | $150,000 | Tizdubai |
| Clement L. Hirsch Handicap G2 | Aug 10, 2003 | DMR | 3U | F | 8.5 | D | 5 | $300,000 | Azeri |
| Alfred G. Vanderbilt Handicap G2 | Aug 10, 2003 | SAR | 3U | 6.0 | D | 5 | $200,000 | Private Horde | |
| Adirondack Stakes G2 | Aug 11, 2003 | SAR | 2 | F | 6.5 | D | 7 | $150,000 | Whoopi Cat |
| Saratoga Special Stakes G2 | Aug 13, 2003 | SAR | 2 | 6.5 | D | 8 | $150,000 | Cuvee | |
| Saratoga Breeders' Cup Handicap G2 | Aug 16, 2003 | SAR | 3U | 10.0 | D | 8 | $294,000 | Puzzlement | |
| Lake Placid Handicap G2 | Aug 17, 2003 | SAR | 3 | F | 9.0 | T | 10 | $150,000 | Sand Springs |
| Pat O' Brien Handicap G2 | Aug 17, 2003 | DMR | 3U | 7.0 | D | 10 | $150,000 | Disturbingthepeace | |
| Best Pal Stakes G2 | Aug 17, 2003 | DMR | 2 | 6.5 | D | 10 | $150,000 | Perfect Moon | |
| Fourstardave Handicap G2 | Aug 23, 2003 | SAR | 3U | 8.5 | T | 11 | $200,000 | Trademark | |
| Del Mar Handicap G2 | Aug 31, 2003 | DMR | 3U | 11.0 | T | 9 | $250,000 | Irish Warrior | |
| Del Mar Breeders' Cup Handicap G2 | Sep 1, 2003 | DMR | 3U | 8.0 | D | 7 | $178,000 | Joey Franco | |
| Del Mar Derby G2 | Sep 6, 2003 | DMR | 3 | 9.0 | T | 9 | $300,000 | Fairly Ransom | |
| Palomar Breeders' Cup Handicap G2 | Sep 7, 2003 | DMR | 3U | F | 8.5 | T | 5 | $191,000 | Spring Star |
| Del Mar Futurity G2 | Sep 10, 2003 | DMR | 2 | 7.0 | D | 5 | $250,000 | Siphonizer | |
| Kentucky Cup Classic Handicap G2 | Sep 13, 2003 | TP | 3U | 9.0 | D | 5 | $350,000 | Perfect Drift | |
| Belmont Breeders' Cup Handicap G2 | Sep 13, 2003 | BEL | 3U | 9.0 | T | 7 | $209,600 | Della Francesca | |
| Jerome Handicap G2 | Sep 13, 2003 | BEL | 3 | 8.0 | D | 9 | $150,000 | During | |
| Super Derby G2 | Sep 20, 2003 | LAD | 3 | 9.0 | D | 6 | $500,000 | Ten Most Wanted | |
| Jamaica Handicap G2 | Sep 21, 2003 | BEL | 3 | 9.0 | T | 7 | $200,000 | Stroll | |
| Lady's Secret Breeders' Cup Handicap G2 | Sep 28, 2003 | SA | 3U | F | 8.5 | D | 6 | $300,000 | Got Koko |
| Hawthorne Gold Cup Handicap G2 | Sep 28, 2003 | HAW | 3U | 10.0 | D | 6 | $750,000 | Perfect Drift | |
| Oak Leaf Stakes G2 | Sep 28, 2003 | SA | 2 | F | 8.5 | D | 7 | $250,000 | Halfbridled |
| Darley Alcibiades Stakes G2 | Oct 3, 2003 | KEE | 2 | F | 8.5 | D | 7 | $400,000 | Be Gentle |
| Meadowlands Breeders' Cup Stakes G2 | Oct 3, 2003 | M | 3U | 9.0 | D | 6 | $400,000 | Bowman's Band | |
| Oak Tree Derby G2 | Oct 4, 2003 | SA | 3 | 9.0 | T | 5 | $150,000 | Devious Boy | |
| Cotillion Handicap G2 | Oct 4, 2003 | PHA | 3 | F | 8.5 | D | 5 | $250,000 | Fast Cookie |
| Kelso Breeders' Cup Handicap G2 | Oct 4, 2003 | BEL | 3U | 8.0 | T | 10 | $347,000 | Freefourinternet | |
| Breeders' Futurity G2 | Oct 4, 2003 | KEE | 2 | 8.5 | D | 11 | $400,000 | Eurosilver | |
| Goodwood Breeders' Cup Handicap G2 | Oct 4, 2003 | SA | 3U | 9.0 | D | 8 | $482,000 | Pleasantly Perfect | |
| Oak Tree Breeders' Cup Mile Stakes G2 | Oct 5, 2003 | SA | 3U | 8.0 | T | 8 | $300,000 | Designed for Luck | |
| Gallant Bloom Handicap G2 | Oct 5, 2003 | BEL | 3U | F | 6.5 | D | 6 | $150,000 | Harmony Lodge |
| Galaxy Stakes G2 | Oct 5, 2003 | KEE | 3U | F | 9.5 | T | 6 | $500,000 | Bien Nicole |
| Norfolk Stakes G2 | Oct 5, 2003 | SA | 2 | 8.5 | D | 9 | $250,000 | Ruler's Court | |
| Astarita Stakes G2 | Oct 12, 2003 | BEL | 2 | F | 6.5 | D | 9 | $150,000 | Spectacular Moon |
| First Flight Handicap G2 | Oct 25, 2003 | BEL | 3U | F | 7.0 | D | 8 | $150,000 | Randaroo |
| Knickerbocker Handicap G2 | Nov 1, 2003 | AQU | 3U | 9.0 | T | 12 | $150,000 | Better Talk Now | |
| Churchill Downs Distaff Handicap G2 | Nov 8, 2003 | CD | 3U | F | 8.0 | D | 10 | $225,400 | Lead Story |
| Mrstakes Revere Stakes G2 | Nov 15, 2003 | CD | 3 | F | 8.5 | T | 12 | $175,650 | Hoh Buzzard |
| Long Island Handicap G2 | Nov 15, 2003 | AQU | 3U | F | 12.0 | T | 11 | $150,000 | Spice Island |
| Red Smith Handicap G2 | Nov 22, 2003 | AQU | 3U | 11.0 | T | 11 | $150,000 | Balto Star | |
| Falls City Handicap G2 | Nov 27, 2003 | CD | 3U | F | 9.0 | D | 9 | $334,200 | Lead Story |
| Top Flight Handicap G2 | Nov 28, 2003 | AQU | 3U | F | 8.0 | D | 12 | $150,000 | Randaroo |
| Clark Handicap G2 | Nov 28, 2003 | CD | 3U | 9.0 | D | 14 | $582,000 | Quest | |
| Golden Rod Stakes G2 | Nov 29, 2003 | CD | 2 | F | 8.5 | D | 11 | $230,000 | Be Gentle |
| Kentucky Jockey Club Stakes G2 | Nov 29, 2003 | CD | 2 | 8.5 | D | 8 | $222,200 | The Cliff's Edge | |
| Remsen Stakes G2 | Nov 29, 2003 | AQU | 2 | 9.0 | D | 11 | $200,000 | Read the Footnotes | |
| Citation Handicap G2 | Nov 29, 2003 | HOL | 3U | 8.5 | T | 6 | $400,000 | Redattore | |
| Demoiselle Stakes G2 | Nov 29, 2003 | AQU | 2 | F | 9.0 | D | 7 | $200,000 | Ashado |
| Bayakoa Handicap G2 | Dec 7, 2003 | HOL | 3U | F | 8.5 | D | 6 | $150,000 | Star Parade |
| Dahlia Handicap G2 | Dec 20, 2003 | HOL | 3U | F | 8.5 | T | 10 | $150,000 | Katdogawn |
| W. L. Mcknight Handicap G2 | Dec 27, 2003 | CRC | 3U | 12.0 | T | 11 | $200,000 | Balto Star | |
| La Prevoyante Handicap G2 | Dec 27, 2003 | CRC | 3U | F | 12.0 | T | 11 | $200,000 | Volga |
| San Gabriel Handicap G2 | Dec 28, 2003 | SA | 3U | 9.0 | T | 9 | $150,000 | Redattore |