On Saturday, February 18, 2023, Angel of Empire won the $400,000 Risen Star Stakes (G2) at Fair Grounds. With the win, Angel of Empire earned 50 points on the Road to the Kentucky Derby Championship Series. No matter if you’re looking for Risen Star contenders, entries, odds, 2023 results, news, past winners and payouts, picks and tips, or handicapping advice, you will have the most updated information here.
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2023 RISEN STAR STAKES RESULTS AND PAYOUTS
Race Recap/Replay
Albaugh Family Stables’ Angel of Empire, the longest price of the three entries from the Brad Cox barn, proved to be the colt most ready to handle more distance, winning the $400,000 Risen Star Stakes at Fair Grounds Race Course. Improving his earnings to $330,000 (5-3-10), Angel of Empire picked up 50 points on the Road to the Kentucky Derby, for a new total of 54, putting him at the top of the leaderboard.
See the finishing order, results, and payouts below. Also, click the link to download our 2023 Inside Track to the Risen Star wagering guide. These wagering guides are included at least once a month as part of our premium picks packages.
PAST RISEN STAR STAKES WINNERS
Previously known as the Louisiana Derby Trial Stakes, in 1989 the race was renamed to honor locally owned Risen Star who won the race in 1988 and went on to win the Preakness and Belmont Stakes and be voted the 1988 Eclipse Award for American Champion Three-Year-Old Male Horse. The distance of the race was originally 1 mile, 40 yards but changed in 1991 to 1 1/16 miles distance. In 2020, the distance of the race was extended to 1 1/8 miles.
| YEAR | HORSE | TIME | OWNER | TRAINER | JOCKEY | FINAL ODDS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Angel of Empire | 1:51.47 | Albaugh Family Stables LLC | Brad Cox | Luis Saez | 13.70 |
| 2022 | Epicenter | 1:49.03 | Winchell Thoroughbreds LLC | Steve Asmussen | Joel Rosario | 3.50 |
| 2021 | Mandaloun | 1:50.39 | Juddmonte Farms, Inc. | Brad Cox | Florent Geroux | 2.10 |
| 2020* | Modernist | 1:51.28 | Pam and Martin Wygod | Bill Mott | Junior Alvarado | 12.80 |
| 2020* | Mr. Monomoy | 1:50.43 | Madaket Stables LLC, Michael Dubb, and Doheny Racing Stable | Brad Cox | Florent Geroux | 7.50 |
| 2019 | War of Will | 1:44.59 | Gary Barber | Mark Casse | Tyler Gaffalione | 1.00 |
| 2018 | Bravazo | 1:42.95 | Calumet Farm | D. Wayne Lukas | Miguel Mena | 21.00 |
| 2017 | Girvin | 1:43.08 | Brad Grady | Joe Sharp | Brian Hernandez, Jr. | 8.10 |
| 2016 | Gun Runner | 1:43.94 | Winchell Thoroughbreds and Three Chimneys Farm | Steve Asmussen | Florent Geroux | 5.10 |
| 2015 | International Star | 1:43.82 | Ken and Sarah Ramsey | Michael J. Maker | Miguel Mena | 3.80 |
| 2014 | Intense Holiday | 1:43.86 | Starlight Racing | Todd A. Pletcher | Mike E. Smith | 5.00 |
| 2013 | Ive Struck a Nerve | 1:44.52 | Big Chief Racing, LLC | J. Keith Desormeaux | James Graham | 135.20 |
| 2012 | El Padrino | 1:42.96 | Let's Go Stable | Todd A. Pletcher | Javier Castellano | 0.80* |
| 2011 | Mucho Macho Man | 1:43.98 | Reeves Thoroughbred Racing and Dream Team One Racing Stable | Katherine Ritvo | Rajiv Maragh | 3.60 |
| 2010 | Discreetly Mine | 1:44.88 | E. Paul Robsham Stables LLC | Todd A. Pletcher | Javier Castellano | 2.50 |
| 2009 | Friesan Fire | 1:45.11 | Vinery Stables and Fox Hill Farm | J. Larry Jones | Gabriel Saez | 2.80 |
| 2008 | Pyro | 1:44.68 | Winchell Thoroughbreds LLC | Steve Asmussen | Shaun Bridgmohan | 0.90* |
| 2007 | Notional | 1:44.18 | J. Paul Reddam | Doug O'Neill | Robby Albarado | 2.90 |
| 2006 | Lawyer Ron | 1:43.13 | James T. Hines, Jr. | Robert E. Holthus | John McKee | 2.70 |
| 2005 | Scipion | 1:44.54 | Virginia Kraft Payson LLC | Patrick L. Biancone | Gary Stevens | 10.10 |
| 2004 | Gradepoint | 1:45.36 | Mount Brilliant Stable LLC and William Farish | Neil J. Howard | Robby Albarado | 1.90 |
| 2003 | Badge of Silver | 1:42.99 | Ken and Sarah Ramsey | Ronny W. Werner | Robby Albarado | 2.90 |
| 2002 | Repent | 1:43.17 | Select Stable | Kenneth G. McPeek | Tony D'Amico | 0.70* |
| 2001 | Dollar Bill | 1:43.45 | Gary and Mary West Stables, Inc. | Dallas Stewart | Chris McCarron | 0.90* |
| 2000 | Exchange Rate | 1:44.25 | Padua Stables and Anne Sanan | D. Wayne Lukas | Corey Nakatani | 1.60* |
| 1999 | Ecton Park | 1:44.83 | Mark H. Stanley | W. Elliott Walden | Shane Sellers | 4.90 |
| 1998 | Comic Strip | 1:44.27 | William S. Farish, G. W. Humphrey, Jr. and James Elkins | Neil J. Howard | Shane Sellers | 1.30 |
| 1997 | Open Forum | 1:44.37 | Robert B. and Beverly J. Lewis | D. Wayne Lukas | Donna Barton | 3.20 |
| 1996 | Zarb's Magic | 1:42.98 | Foxwood Plantation | W. Bret Thomas | Elvis Joseph Perrodin | 15.90 |
| 1995 | Beavers Nose | 1:45.22 | R. W. Raymond and D. O. Phillips | Eldridge Hebert, Jr. | Kenneth Bourque | 13.50 |
| 1995 | Knockadoon | 1:45.44 | W. K. Warren, Jr. | Anthony L. Reinstedler | Willie Martinez | 2.40* |
| 1994 | Fly Cry | 1:43.02 | Al Prats and Bryan Wagner | Thomas M. Amoss | Ronald Ardoin | 2.10 |
| 1993 | Dixieland Heat | 1:43.20 | Leland Cook | Gerald J. Romero | Randy Romero | 0.70* |
| 1993 | Dry Bean | 1:43.80 | Loblolly Stable | Thomas K. Bohannan | Aaron Gryder | 6.70 |
| 1992 | Line in the Sand | 1:45.00 | W S Farish Et Al | Neil J. Howard | Shane Romero | 2.50 |
| 1991 | Big Courage | 1:46.70 | Estate of Patsy Fox | William I. Fox, Sr. | Tammy Fox | 0.50* |
| 1990 | Genuine Meaning | Robert Asaro Enterprises Inc. | Ronnie G. Tenhundfeld | John Hirdes | ||
| 1989 | Dispersal | Tom O. Meyerhoff | Grover G. Delp | Bobby J. Walker, Jr. | ||
| 1989 | Nooo Problema | Rainbow Group Inc. (Marshall Lasky) | Donald R. Winfree | Shane Romero |
