2021 Grade 1 Stakes Races
Other 2021 Grades Past Years Graded Stakes| Race | Date | Track | Age | Sex | Distance | Surface | Field | Purse | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pegasus World Cup Invitational Stakes G1 | Jan 23, 2021 | GP | 3U | 9.0 | Main | 12 | $2,942,000 | Knicks Go | |
| Pegasus World Cup Turf Invitational Stakes G1 | Jan 23, 2021 | GP | 3U | 9.5 | T | 12 | $981,700 | Colonel Liam | |
| Santa Anita Handicap G1 | Mar 6, 2021 | SA | 3U | 10.0 | Main | 8 | $401,500 | Idol | |
| Frank E. Kilroe Mile Stakes G1 | Mar 6, 2021 | SA | 3U | 8.0 | T | 10 | $402,500 | Hit the Road | |
| Beholder Mile Stakes G1 | Mar 13, 2021 | SA | 3U | f | 8.0 | Main | 7 | $301,000 | Swiss Skydiver |
| Curlin Florida Derby G1 | Mar 27, 2021 | GP | 3 | 9.0 | Main | 11 | $770,000 | Known Agenda | |
| Madison Stakes G1 | Apr 3, 2021 | KEE | 3U | f | 7.0 | Main | 7 | $300,000 | Kimari |
| Ashland Stakes G1 | Apr 3, 2021 | KEE | 3 | f | 8.5 | Main | 6 | $400,000 | Malathaat |
| Carter Handicap G1 | Apr 3, 2021 | AQU | 3U | 7.0 | Main | 5 | $291,000 | Mischevious Alex | |
| Runhappy Santa Anita Derby G1 | Apr 3, 2021 | SA | 3 | 9.0 | Main | 9 | $752,000 | Rock Your World | |
| Mile Stakes G1 | Apr 9, 2021 | KEE | 3U | 8.0 | T | 9 | $300,000 | Raging Bull (FR) | |
| Keeneland Jenny Wiley Stakes G1 | Apr 10, 2021 | KEE | 3U | f | 8.5 | T | 6 | $300,000 | Juliet Foxtrot (GB) |
| Coolmore Jenny Wiley Stakes G1 | Apr 10, 2021 | KEE | 3U | f | 8.5 | T | 6 | $300,000 | Juliet Foxtrot (GB) |
| Arkansas Derby G1 | Apr 10, 2021 | OP | 3 | 9.0 | Main | 6 | $1,000,000 | Super Stock | |
| Apple Blossom Handicap G1 | Apr 17, 2021 | OP | 3U | f | 8.5 | Main | 6 | $1,000,000 | Letruska |
| La Troienne Stakes G1 | Apr 30, 2021 | CD | 3U | f | 8.5 | Main | 7 | $500,000 | Shedaresthedevil |
| Kentucky Oaks G1 | Apr 30, 2021 | CD | 3 | f | 9.0 | Main | 13 | $1,250,000 | Malathaat |
| Turf Classic Stakes G1 | May 1, 2021 | CD | 3U | 9.0 | T | 9 | $1,000,000 | Colonel Liam Domestic Spending (GB) | |
| Kentucky Derby G1 | May 1, 2021 | CD | 3 | 10.0 | Main | 19 | $3,000,000 | Medina Spirit | |
| Churchill Downs Stakes G1 | May 1, 2021 | CD | 3U | 7.0 | Main | 12 | $500,000 | Flagstaff | |
| Derby City Distaff G1 | May 1, 2021 | CD | 3U | f | 7.0 | Main | 6 | $500,000 | Gamine |
| Man O' War Stakes G1 | May 8, 2021 | BEL | 3U | 11.0 | T | 8 | $700,000 | Channel Cat | |
| Preakness Stakes G1 | May 15, 2021 | PIM | 3 | 9.5 | Main | 10 | $1,000,000 | Rombauer | |
| Shoemaker Mile Stakes G1 | May 31, 2021 | SA | 3U | 8.0 | T | 6 | $300,500 | Smooth Like Strait | |
| Hollywood Gold Cup Stakes G1 | May 31, 2021 | SA | 3U | 10.0 | Main | 7 | $301,000 | Country Grammar | |
| Gamely Stakes G1 | May 31, 2021 | SA | 3U | f | 9.0 | T | 7 | $301,000 | Maxim Rate |
| Ogden Phipps Stakes G1 | Jun 5, 2021 | BEL | 3U | f | 8.5 | Main | 5 | $480,000 | Letruska |
| Manhattan Stakes G1 | Jun 5, 2021 | BEL | 3U | 10.0 | T | 10 | $750,000 | Domestic Spending (GB) | |
| Metropolitan Handicap G1 | Jun 5, 2021 | BEL | 3U | 8.0 | Main | 6 | $955,000 | Silver State | |
| Woody Stephens Stakes G1 | Jun 5, 2021 | BEL | 3 | 7.0 | Main | 6 | $392,000 | Drain the Clock | |
| Jackpocket Jaipur Stakes G1 | Jun 5, 2021 | BEL | 3U | 6.0 | T | 9 | $400,000 | Casa Creed | |
| Acorn Stakes G1 | Jun 5, 2021 | BEL | 3 | f | 8.0 | Main | 5 | $480,000 | Search Results |
| Belmont Stakes G1 | Jun 5, 2021 | BEL | 3 | 12.0 | Main | 8 | $1,500,000 | Essential Quality | |
| Just . Game Stakes G1 | Jun 5, 2021 | BEL | 3U | f | 8.0 | T | 10 | $500,000 | Althiqa (GB) |
| Just A. Game Stakes G1 | Jun 5, 2021 | BEL | 3U | f | 8.0 | T | 10 | $500,000 | Althiqa (GB) |
| Belmont Oaks Invitational Stakes G1 | Jul 10, 2021 | BEL | 3 | f | 10.0 | T | 8 | $700,000 | Santa Barbara (IRE) |
| Belmont Derby Invitational Stakes G1 | Jul 10, 2021 | BEL | 3 | 10.0 | T | 9 | $1,000,000 | Bolshoi Ballet (IRE) | |
| Diana Stakes G1 | Jul 17, 2021 | SAR | 3U | f | 9.0 | T | 8 | $500,000 | Althiqa (GB) |
| United Nations Stakes G1 | Jul 17, 2021 | MTH | 3U | 11.0 | T | 10 | $515,000 | Tribhuvan (FR) | |
| Haskell Stakes G1 | Jul 17, 2021 | MTH | 3 | 9.0 | Main | 7 | $1,005,000 | Mandaloun | |
| Coaching Club American Oaks G1 | Jul 24, 2021 | SAR | 3 | f | 9.0 | Main | 4 | $465,000 | Maracuja |
| Alfred G. Vanderbilt Handicap G1 | Jul 31, 2021 | SAR | 3U | 6.0 | Main | 9 | $350,000 | Lexitonian | |
| Bing Crosby Stakes G1 | Jul 31, 2021 | DMR | 3U | 6.0 | Main | 8 | $301,500 | Dr. Schivel | |
| Clement L. Hirsch Stakes G1 | Aug 1, 2021 | DMR | 3U | f | 8.5 | Main | 5 | $300,000 | Shedaresthedevil |
| Test Stakes G1 | Aug 7, 2021 | SAR | 3 | f | 7.0 | Main | 8 | $500,000 | Bella Sofia |
| Whitney Stakes G1 | Aug 7, 2021 | SAR | 3U | 9.0 | Main | 5 | $925,000 | Knicks Go | |
| Saratoga Derby Invitational Stakes G1 | Aug 7, 2021 | SAR | 3 | 9.5 | T | 11 | $1,000,000 | State of Rest (IRE) | |
| Fourstardave Handicap G1 | Aug 14, 2021 | SAR | 3U | 8.0 | T | 8 | $500,000 | Got Stormy | |
| Mr. D. Stakes G1 | Aug 14, 2021 | ARL | 3U | 10.0 | T | 8 | $600,000 | Two Emmys | |
| Beverly D. Stakes G1 | Aug 14, 2021 | ARL | 3U | f | 9.5 | T | 5 | $392,000 | Santa Barbara (IRE) |
| Bruce D. Stakes G1 | Aug 14, 2021 | ARL | 3 | 8.0 | T | 9 | $300,000 | Point Me By | |
| Alabama Stakes G1 | Aug 21, 2021 | SAR | 3 | f | 10.0 | Main | 7 | $600,000 | Malathaat |
| Pacific Classic Stakes G1 | Aug 21, 2021 | DMR | 3U | 10.0 | Main | 9 | $1,002,000 | Tripoli | |
| Del Mar Oaks G1 | Aug 21, 2021 | DMR | 3 | f | 9.0 | T | 9 | $302,000 | Going Global (IRE) |
| Sword Dancer Stakes G1 | Aug 28, 2021 | SAR | 3U | 12.0 | T | 7 | $735,000 | Gufo | |
| Handicap Allen Jerkens Memorial Stakes G1 | Aug 28, 2021 | SAR | 3 | 7.0 | Main | 6 | $490,000 | Jackie's Warrior | |
| Ballerina Handicap G1 | Aug 28, 2021 | SAR | 3U | f | 7.0 | Main | 7 | $500,000 | Gamine |
| Forego Stakes G1 | Aug 28, 2021 | SAR | 3U | 7.0 | Main | 8 | $600,000 | Yaupon | |
| Runhappy Travers Stakes G1 | Aug 28, 2021 | SAR | 3 | 10.0 | Main | 7 | $1,225,000 | Essential Quality | |
| Personal Ensign Stakes G1 | Aug 28, 2021 | SAR | 3U | f | 9.0 | Main | 9 | $600,000 | Letruska |
| Harry Allen Jerkens Memorial Stakes G1 | Aug 28, 2021 | SAR | 3 | 7.0 | Main | 6 | $490,000 | Jackie's Warrior | |
| Jockey Club Gold Cup Stakes G1 | Sep 4, 2021 | SAR | 3U | 10.0 | Main | 6 | $955,000 | Max Player | |
| Flower Bowl Stakes G1 | Sep 4, 2021 | SAR | 3U | f | 11.0 | T | 6 | $600,000 | War Like Goddess |
| Spinaway Stakes G1 | Sep 5, 2021 | SAR | 2 | f | 7.0 | Main | 9 | $300,000 | Echo Zulu |
| Del Mar Debutante Stakes G1 | Sep 5, 2021 | DMR | 2 | f | 7.0 | Main | 8 | $301,500 | Grace Adler |
| Runhappy Del Mar Futurity G1 | Sep 6, 2021 | DMR | 2 | 7.0 | Main | 6 | $300,500 | Pinehurst | |
| Hopeful Stakes G1 | Sep 6, 2021 | SAR | 2 | 7.0 | Main | 11 | $300,000 | Gunite | |
| Cotillion Stakes G1 | Sep 25, 2021 | PRX | 3 | f | 8.5 | Main | 8 | $1,000,000 | Clairiere |
| Pennsylvania Derby G1 | Sep 25, 2021 | PRX | 3 | 9.0 | Main | 8 | $1,000,000 | Hot Rod Charlie | |
| American Pharoah Stakes G1 | Oct 1, 2021 | SA | 2 | 8.5 | Main | 7 | $301,000 | Corniche | |
| Champagne Stakes G1 | Oct 2, 2021 | BEL | 2 | 8.0 | Main | 6 | $500,000 | Jack Christopher | |
| Rodeo Drive Stakes G1 | Oct 2, 2021 | SA | 3U | f | 10.0 | T | 9 | $302,000 | Going to Vegas |
| Awesome Again Stakes G1 | Oct 2, 2021 | SA | 3U | 9.0 | Main | 8 | $301,500 | Medina Spirit | |
| Woodward Stakes G1 | Oct 2, 2021 | BEL | 3U | 9.0 | Main | 6 | $500,000 | Art Collector | |
| Frizette Stakes G1 | Oct 3, 2021 | BEL | 2 | f | 8.0 | Main | 9 | $400,000 | Echo Zulu |
| Darley Alcibiades Stakes G1 | Oct 8, 2021 | KEE | 2 | f | 8.5 | Main | 11 | $400,000 | Juju's Map |
| Joe Hirsch Turf Classic Stakes G1 | Oct 9, 2021 | BEL | 3U | 12.0 | T | 7 | $500,000 | Rockemperor (IRE) | |
| Keeneland Turf Mile Stakes G1 | Oct 9, 2021 | KEE | 3U | 8.0 | T | 12 | $750,000 | In Love (BRZ) | |
| Claiborne Breeders' Futurity G1 | Oct 9, 2021 | KEE | 2 | 8.5 | Main | 13 | $500,000 | Rattle N Roll | |
| First Lady Stakes G1 | Oct 9, 2021 | KEE | 3U | f | 8.0 | T | 12 | $400,000 | Blowout (GB) |
| Juddmonte Spinster Stakes G1 | Oct 10, 2021 | KEE | 3U | f | 9.0 | Main | 6 | $500,000 | Letruska |
| Queen Elizabeth Ii Challenge Cup Stakes G1 | Oct 16, 2021 | KEE | 3 | f | 9.0 | T | 9 | $500,000 | Shantisara (IRE) |
| Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf G1 | Nov 5, 2021 | DMR | 2 | 8.0 | T | 13 | $920,000 | Modern Games (IRE) | |
| Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies G1 | Nov 5, 2021 | DMR | 2 | f | 8.5 | Main | 6 | $1,760,000 | Echo Zulu |
| Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf G1 | Nov 5, 2021 | DMR | 2 | f | 8.0 | T | 14 | $920,000 | Pizza Bianca |
| Breeders' Cup Juvenile G1 | Nov 5, 2021 | DMR | 2 | 8.5 | Main | 11 | $1,840,000 | Corniche | |
| Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint G1 | Nov 6, 2021 | DMR | 3U | 5.0 | T | 12 | $920,000 | Golden Pal | |
| Breeders' Cup Distaff G1 | Nov 6, 2021 | DMR | 3U | f | 9.0 | Main | 11 | $1,840,000 | Marche Lorraine (JPN) |
| Breeders' Cup Sprint G1 | Nov 6, 2021 | DMR | 3U | 6.0 | Main | 9 | $1,820,000 | Aloha West | |
| Breeders' Cup Filly And Mare Turf G1 | Nov 6, 2021 | DMR | 3U | f | 11.0 | T | 12 | $1,840,000 | Loves Only You (JPN) |
| Fanduel Breeders' Cup Mile G1 | Nov 6, 2021 | DMR | 3U | 8.0 | T | 13 | $1,840,000 | Space Blues (IRE) | |
| Breeders' Cup Filly And Mare Sprint G1 | Nov 6, 2021 | DMR | 3U | f | 7.0 | Main | 5 | $860,000 | Ce Ce |
| Breeders' Cup Classic G1 | Nov 6, 2021 | DMR | 3U | 10.0 | Main | 8 | $5,400,000 | Knicks Go | |
| Breeders' Cup Mile G1 | Nov 6, 2021 | DMR | 3U | 8.0 | T | 13 | $1,840,000 | Space Blues (IRE) | |
| Breeders' Cup Turf G1 | Nov 6, 2021 | DMR | 3U | 12.0 | T | 14 | $3,680,000 | Yibir (GB) | |
| Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile G1 | Nov 6, 2021 | DMR | 3U | 8.0 | Main | 8 | $900,000 | Life Is Good | |
| Clark Stakes G1 | Nov 26, 2021 | CD | 3U | 9.0 | Main | 8 | $749,334 | Maxfield | |
| Hollywood Derby G1 | Nov 27, 2021 | DMR | 3 | 9.0 | T | 14 | $404,500 | Beyond Brilliant | |
| Matriarch Stakes G1 | Nov 28, 2021 | DMR | 3U | f | 8.0 | T | 6 | $400,500 | Regal Glory |
| Starlet Stakes G1 | Dec 4, 2021 | LA | 2 | f | 8.5 | Main | 6 | $300,500 | Eda |
| Cigar Mile Handicap G1 | Dec 4, 2021 | AQU | 3U | 8.0 | Main | 8 | $750,000 | Americanrevolution | |
| La Brea Stakes G1 | Dec 26, 2021 | SA | 3 | f | 7.0 | Main | 7 | $301,000 | Kalypso |
| American Oaks G1 | Dec 26, 2021 | SA | 3 | f | 10.0 | d | 10 | $302,500 | Queen Goddess |
| Runhappy Malibu Stakes G1 | Dec 26, 2021 | SA | 3 | 7.0 | Main | 7 | $301,000 | Flightline | |
| Malibu Stakes G1 | Dec 26, 2021 | SA | 3 | 7.0 | Main | 7 | $301,000 | Flightline |