On Saturday, February 15, 2020, Mr. Monomoy and Modernist won split divisions of the Risen Star Stakes (G2) at Fair Grounds Race Course. Each division carried the original $400,000 purse and awarded full “Championship Series” Kentucky Derby (G1) qualifying points (50-20-10-5). For the first time in its history, the Risen Star was ran over 1 1/8th miles.
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LATEST RISEN STAR STAKES NEWS
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2020 RISEN STAR STAKES RESULTS AND PAYOUTS
Credit: Hodges Photography / Jan Brubaker
Division 1 Race Recap/Replay
Division 2 Race Recap/Replay
Trainer Brad Cox’s Mr. Monomoy laid to rest any doubts regarding his ability to route on Saturday when he took the field gate to wire in the first division of the $400,000 Risen Star Stakes Presented by Lamarque Ford (G2) at Fair Grounds. In the very next race, Martin and Pam Wygod homebred Modernist sprung the 12/1 upset with a hard-fought effort in the second division of the $400,000 Risen Star Stakes.
See the finishing order, results, and payouts below. Also, be sure to download our 2020 Inside Track to the Risen Star Wagering Guide by clicking the banner below. These wagering guides are included at least once a month as part of our premium picks packages.
Division 1
| # | HORSE | TRAINER | JOCKEY | WIN | PLACE | SHOW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | Mr. Monomoy | Brad Cox | Florent Geroux | 17.00 | 8.00 | 4.60 |
| 8 | Enforceable | Mark Casse | Julien Leparoux | 4.60 | 3.00 | |
| 2 | Silver State | Steve Asmussen | Ricardo Santana, Jr. | 2.80 |
| WAGER TYPE | NUMBERS | PAYOFF | POOL |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0.50 Pick 3 | 4-7-9 (3 Correct) | $112.50 | $53,977 |
| $1.00 Daily Double | 7-9 | $31.50 | $65,446 |
| $1.00 Exacta | 9-8 | $41.60 | $453,881 |
| $0.10 Superfecta | 9-8-2-10 | $89.07 | $161,186 |
| $0.50 Trifecta | 9-8-2 | $71.75 | $279,286 |
Division 2
| # | HORSE | TRAINER | JOCKEY | WIN | PLACE | SHOW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Modernist | Bill Mott | Junior Alvarado | 27.60 | 14.20 | 8.00 |
| 7 | Major Fed | Gregory Foley | Julien Leparoux | 9.80 | 6.40 | |
| 12 | Ny Traffic | Saffie Joseph, Jr. | Javier Castellano | 8.00 |
| WAGER TYPE | NUMBERS | PAYOFF | POOL | CARRYOVER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $0.50 Pick 3 | 7-9-1 (3 Correct) | $228.70 | $215,603 | |
| $0.50 Pick 4 | 4-7-9-1 (4 Correct) | $1,840.30 | $549,462 | |
| $0.50 Pick 5 Jackpot | 4/5/7-4-7-9-1 (5 Correct) | $4,490.15 | $299,345 | $112,254 |
| $1.00 Daily Double | 9-1 | $120.70 | $189,970 | |
| $1.00 Exacta | 1-7 | $114.00 | $486,495 | |
| $0.10 Superfecta | 1-7-12-11 | $658.94 | $194,416 | |
| $0.50 Trifecta | 1-7-12 | $663.10 | $323,771 |
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 to the now 1 1/16 miles distance in 1991.
* In 2020, the distance of the race was changed to 1 1/8 miles
| YEAR | HORSE | TIME | OWNER | TRAINER | JOCKEY | FINAL ODDS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |