Alabama Stakes
The Alabama Stakes is a Grade 1 stakes race held annually at Saratoga Race Course in Saratoga Springs, New York and is run over a distance of 1 1/4 miles (10 furlongs).
The 2025 Alabama Stakes has a purse of $600,000 and will take place on Saturday, August 16, 2025.
Scroll down for details on this year's horses, odds, results and more.
Alabama Stakes Information
| Date | Saturday, 16 August 2025 |
| Post Time | Approx. TBA ET |
| Racetrack | Saratoga Race Course |
| Distance | 1 1/4 miles (10 furlongs) |
| Conditions | 3 Year Old Fillies |
| Status | Grade 1 Stakes |
| Purse | $600,000 |
| Track Direction | Left-handed |
| Track Surface | Dirt |
| 2024 Winner | Power Squeeze |
Alabama Stakes History
The Alabama Stakes is a prominent horse race held annually at the Saratoga Race Course in Saratoga Springs, New York. Established in 1872 when won by Woodbine, it is named after William Cottrell's filly, Alabama, who won the Saratoga Cup in 1870.
The event is a key highlight of the summer racing season, attracting top competitors and horse racing enthusiasts from across the country.
It is the third oldest race in the United States exclusively for fillies and is part of the American Triple Tiara series, which also includes the Acorn Stakes and the Coaching Club American Oaks.
The Alabama has been run at various distances, and was not run in the following years: 1893-96, 1898-1900, and 1911-12. It was famously one of few races that was still held during the Second World War, although it made its temporary home at Belmont Park.
There have been some memorable performances in the race throughout history, including Go For Wand's record-breaking speed finish of 2:00.80 in the 1990 edition.
A number of recent winners of the race have also come with massive reputations, including 2020 victor Swiss Skydiver, who also became the sixth filly to win a Triple Crown race after her win in the Preakness Stakes.
Alabama Stakes Entries
View our horse racing entries section closer to the Alabama Stakes race day for details on each horse.
Fan Odds provides morning line and current odds, along with insights on each horse's past performance.
Alabama Stakes Past Performances
View our free past performances section closer to the Alabama Stakes race day for detailed insights on each horse, including their win, place and show strike rate percentages.
Alabama Stakes 2025 Horses & Field
This year's Alabama Stakes horses, jockeys, trainers and field information will be provided closer to raceday:
In the meantime, you can view the 2024 field:
| No. | Horse | Trainer | Jockey | Barrier | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Intricate | Brendan Walsh | Tyler Gaffalione | 1 | - |
| 2 | Chatalas | M Glatt | L Dettori | 2 | - |
| 3 | Power Squeeze | Jorge Delgado | Javier Castellano | 3 | - |
| 4 | Just Basking | Ian Wilkes | Chris Landeros | 4 | - |
| 5 | America's Vow | Timothy Hamm | Junior Alvarado | 5 | - |
| 6 | Miss Justify | Todd Pletcher | Flavien Prat | 6 | - |
| 7 | Candied | Todd Pletcher | Manuel Franco | 7 | - |
| 8 | Neon Icon | George Arnold | Luis Saez | 8 | - |
Alabama Stakes 2025 Favorites
This year's Alabama Stakes favorites will be listed below closer to the race.
Alabama Stakes 2025 Picks
When available – See this year's Alabama Stakes top picks below.
How To Bet On The Alabama Stakes
To start betting on the Alabama Stakes, follow these simple steps:
Step 1: Choose a Racebook
Start by choosing an online racebook. We recommend TwinSpires but there are other legal and registered racebooks available like TVG and FanDuel.
Step 2: Sign Up
Signing up with a racebook is easy: verify you're 18+, fill in your details, and you're set!
Step 3: Deposit Funds
After signing up with a racebook, add funds to your account using your card or an approved deposit method like PayPal. Remember to review the minimum deposit and any fees for your chosen deposit method.
Step 4: Place Your Bets
With funds now in your account, you're ready to bet. To learn about the various Alabama Stakes bet types available, keep reading below.
Bet Types For The Alabama Stakes
There are many ways to bet on the Alabama Stakes. You can place a bet to win or hedge your bets with an exacta, trifecta or superfecta.
You can split bet types for the Alabama Stakes into three different categories:
- Straight Bets (Win, Place & Show)
- Horizontal Bets (Parlay)
- Vertical Bets (Exotic)
Straight Bets
Straight bets are straightforward and ideal for newcomers or more casual horse racing fans.
| Bet Type | Explanation |
| Win | Your horse must win |
| Place | Your horse must finish first or second |
| Show | Your horse must finish first, second or third |
Horizontal Bets
Horizontal bets are parlay bets – to win, you must correctly select the winner of consecutive races.
| Bet Type | Explanation |
| Daily Double | Select the winning horse, two races in a row |
| Pick 3 | Select the winning horse, three races in a row |
| Pick 4 | Select the winning horse, four races in a row |
| Pick 5 | Select the winning horse, five races in a row |
| Pick 6 | Select the winning horse, six races in a row |
Vertical Bets
Vertical bets are exotic bets – to win, you must correctly select the finishing order of multiple horses in a single race.
| Bet Type | Explanation |
| Quinella | Select the horses that finish first and second, in any order |
| Exacta | Select the horses that finish first and second, in the correct order |
| Trifecta | Select the horses that finish first, second and third, in the correct order |
| Superfecta | Select the horses that finish first, second, third and fourth, in the correct order |
Alabama Stakes Past Winners
See a list of past winners for the Alabama Stakes since the year 2000 below.
| Year | Winner | Jockey | Trainer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Power Squeeze | Javier Castellano | Jorge Delgado |
| 2023 | Randomized | Joel Rosario | Chad C. Brown |
| 2022 | Nest | Irad Ortiz Jr. | Todd A. Pletcher |
| 2021 | Malathaat | John R. Velazquez | Todd A. Pletcher |
| 2020 | Swiss Skydiver | Tyler Gaffalione | Kenneth McPeek |
| 2019 | Dunbar Road | José Ortiz | Chad C. Brown |
| 2018 | Eskimo Kisses | José Ortiz | Kenneth McPeek |
| 2017 | Elate | José Ortiz | William I. Mott |
| 2016 | Songbird | Mike E. Smith | Jerry Hollendorfer |
| 2015 | Embellish the Lace | Javier Castellano | Anthony W. Dutrow |
| 2014 | Stopchargingmaria | John R. Velazquez | Todd A. Pletcher |
| 2013 | Princess of Sylmar | Javier Castellano | Todd A. Pletcher |
| 2012 | Questing | Irad Ortiz Jr. | Kiaran McLaughlin |
| 2011 | Royal Delta | Jose Lezcano | William I. Mott |
| 2010 | Blind Luck | Joel Rosario | Jerry Hollendorfer |
| 2009 | Careless Jewel | Robert Landry | Josie Carroll |
| 2008 | Proud Spell | Gabriel Saez | Larry Jones |
| 2007 | Lady Joanne | Calvin Borel | Carl Nafzger |
| 2006 | Pine Island | Javier Castellano | C. R. McGaughey III |
| 2005 | Sweet Symphony | Jerry D. Bailey | William I. Mott |
| 2004 | Society Selection | Cornelio Velásquez | H. Allen Jerkens |
| 2003 | Island Fashion | John R. Velazquez | Barclay Tagg |
| 2002 | Farda Amiga | Pat Day | Paulo Lobo |
| 2001 | Flute | Jerry D. Bailey | Robert J. Frankel |
| 2000 | Jostle | Mike E. Smith | John C. Servis |
Alabama Stakes 2024 Results
See the full list of results for the 2024 Alabama Stakes below.
| Pos. | Horse (Post Pos) | Trainer | Jockey | Weight | Margin | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st |  3.Power Squeeze (3) T: J. Delgado J: J. Castellano (121lbs) | Jorge Delgado | Javier Castellano | 121lbs | - | 9-2 |
2nd |  7.Candied (7) T: T. Pletcher J: M. Franco (121lbs) | Todd Pletcher | Manuel Franco | 121lbs | - | 16-1 |
3rd |  4.Just Basking (4) T: I. Wilkes J: C. Landeros (121lbs) | Ian Wilkes | Chris Landeros | 121lbs | - | 5-1 |
4th |  6.Miss Justify (6) T: T. Pletcher J: F. Prat (121lbs) | Todd Pletcher | Flavien Prat | 121lbs | - | 8-5 |
5th |  1.Intricate (1) T: B. Walsh J: T. Gaffalione (121lbs) | Brendan Walsh | Tyler Gaffalione | 121lbs | - | 3-1 |
6th |  2.Chatalas (2) T: M. Glatt J: L. Dettori (121lbs) | M Glatt | L Dettori | 121lbs | - | 9-2 |
7th |  8.Neon Icon (8) T: G. Arnold J: L. Saez (121lbs) | George Arnold | Luis Saez | 121lbs | - | 5-1 |
8th |  5.America's Vow (5) T: T. Hamm J: J. Alvarado (121lbs) | Timothy Hamm | Junior Alvarado | 121lbs | - | 20-1 |
Alabama Stakes 2024 Replay
See the full replay for the 2024 Alabama Stakes below.
How To Watch The Alabama Stakes
Racing fans keen to watch the Alabama Stakes have several viewing options to choose from.
On Television
The Alabama Stakes will be broadcast live on at least one of Foxsports, NBC, NBC Sports, and USA Network. You can also stream the race on the NBC Sports app (iOS & Android) or USA Network website.
Streaming Online
For those preferring to stream on a computer or mobile, Foxsports, NBC Sports, and the NBC Sports app offer live coverage. Peacock, NBC's streaming service will also have coverage of the race for a subscription fee.
Alternative Streaming Options
Streaming services like Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, and FuboTV include NBC in their offerings. These platforms may offer free trials, potentially allowing viewers to watch the race without additional costs.
FanDuel
The Alabama Stakes and the rest of a stacked racecard will likely be shown exclusively on FanDuel TV, which will have a team of broadcasters on-site for coverage.
NYRA's Platforms
The New York Racing Association (NYRA) may provide live streaming through its official website or its app, NYRA Now. This can be a convenient option if you are looking to watch the race on a mobile device.
For International Fans
Viewers outside the United States can use a VPN to access the Alabama Stakes broadcast. A VPN connection to a US server, enables race fans anywhere to subscribe to US-based streaming services to watch the race live.
Tips For Watching the Alabama Stakes
- Make sure to check your local TV listings for the correct channel and time.
- If you're streaming online, ensure you have a stable internet connection to avoid any disruptions during the race.
- You can also listen to the race on the radio or through online streaming services like SiriusXM.
- Live at the Track: The race will take place on August 17, 2024, at Saratoga Race Course in Saratoga Springs, New York. If you plan to attend in person, you can purchase tickets and find more information about the event on the Saratoga Race Course website (NYRA) (Saratoga.com).
Alabama Stakes FAQs
Where is the Alabama Stakes Held?
The Alabama Stakes is held at Saratoga Race Course in Saratoga Springs, New York.
When is the Alabama Stakes 2024?
The Alabama Stakes race is scheduled for Saturday, August 16th 2025.
What Time is the Alabama Stakes?
The Alabama Stakes race time is scheduled for approximately TBA ET.
How Long is the Alabama Stakes?
The Alabama Stakes is usually run over a distance of 1 1/4 miles (10 furlongs)
How Many Horses are in the Alabama Stakes?
Typically, the field size for such Grade 1 races is around 8 to 14 horses, but it can vary.
What is the Purse for the Alabama Stakes?
This year’s Alabama Stakes purse is $600,000.
How Do You Bet on the Alabama Stakes?
To bet on the Alabama Stakes, simply choose a racebook, sign up, deposit your funds, and then place your bet once the deposit clears. For more details on bet types, see our Bet Types For The Alabama Stakes section above.
Who Won the Alabama Stakes in 2024?
Power Squeeze won the Alabama Stakes in 2024. Power Squeeze was trained by Javier Castellano and jockeyed by Jorge Delgado.
Who Won the Alabama Stakes in 2023?
Randomized won the Alabama Stakes in 2023. Randomized was trained by Chad C. Brown and jockeyed by Manuel Franco.