The Alabama Stakes is America’s oldest Stakes race for three-year-old fillies. First run in 1872 at Saratoga Race Course, this Grade 1 historical event stands as the ultimate test of stamina and speed for 3-year-old fillies on dirt.

Over its long and storied existence, the Alabama Stakes has seen incredible athletes rewrite the record books.

Fastest Time: GO FOR WAND holds the, seemingly, unbeatable Stakes record at the current 1 1/4-mile distance. Guided by jockey Randy Romero in 1990, she stopped the clock at a blazing 2:00.80. She remains the only filly in history to run the race under 2:01.

Leading Trainer: Legendary Hall of Famer James Sunny Jim Fitzsimmons dominated this race like no other. He captured an incredible 8 training victories between 1924 and 1959.

Leading Jockeys: The title for most jockey wins is currently shared by three iconic riders: Jorge Velasquez, Jerry Baily, and Mike Smith are tied at the top with 5 wins each.

The honor roll of the Alabama Stakes reads like a Hall of Fame Museum. From early icons like SHUVEE in 1969 to modern powerhouses like SONGBIRD in 2016 and NITROGEN in 2025.

Winning this race cements a filly’s status as a legend. Today, it functions as a crucial leg of the Triple Tiara, ensuring that its historical prestige carries firmly into the future.