From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Ack Ack Handicap (Churchill Downs)
Ack Ack Handicap (Churchill Downs)
Grade III race Most wins by an owner:
• 2 - John A. Franks (1996, 1999)
Ack Ack Handicap
Location Churchill Downs Winners of the Ack Ack Handi-
Louisville, Kentucky, United States
cap since 1991
Inaugurated 1991
Race type Thoroughbred - Flat racing References
Website www.churchilldowns.com • The 2009 Ack Ack Handicap at Churchill Downs
Race information
Distance 1 mile (8 furlongs)
Track Dirt, left-handed
Qualification Three-years-old & up
Weight Assigned
Purse US$100,000
The Ack Ack Handicap is a Grade III race for Thorough-
bred horses run annually during the first week of Novem-
ber at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. Open to
horses aged three and up, it is contested at a distance of
8 furlongs (one mile) on the dirt.
Since inception in 1991, the Ack Ack Handicap has
been contested at two different distances:
• 8 furlongs : 1991, 2006–present
• 7.5 furlongs : 1994-2005
The race is named for the great Ack Ack, inducted into
the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame in 1986
and the Horse of the Year in 1971, as well as ranking num-
ber 44 in the Blood-Horse magazine List of the Top 100
U.S. Racehorses of the 20th Century.
Records
Speed record:
• 1:34.08 - Istan (2007) (at current distance of 8
furlongs)
• 1:27.15 - Cappuchino (2003) (at previous distance of
7.5 furlongs)
Most wins:
• No horse has won this race more than once.
jockey:
Most wins by a jockey:
• 4 - Calvin Borel (1996, 1998, 1999, 2004)
trainer:
Most wins by a trainer:
• 2 - Bobby C. Barnett (1996, 1999)
• 2 - William I. Mott (2001, 2007)
• 2 - Paul J. McGee (2002, 2009)
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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Ack Ack Handicap (Churchill Downs)
Year Winner Age Jockey Trainer Owner Distance Time Purse Grade
(Miles)
2011 Mister Mardi 3 Julien Chris M. Block Lothenbach Stables 1 1/16 1:45.68 $65,000 III
Gras Leparoux mile
2010 Apart 3 Garrett Albert M. Stall, Adele B. Dilschneider 1 1/16 1:43.79 $100,000 III
Gomez Jr. mile
2009 Demarcation 5 Jesus Cas- Paul J. McGee Amerman Racing Stables 1 mile 1:36.15 $111,000 III
tanon
2008 Magna Grad- 6 Shaun Bridg- Steve As- Elizabeth H. Alexander 1 mile 1:36:06 $180,000 III
uate mohan mussen
2007 Istan 5 Kent De- William I. Mott Darpat SL Stables et al. 1 mile 1:34.08 $350,000 III
sormeaux
2006 Its No Joke 4 Robby Al- Rebecca Maker Stanley E. Fulton 1 mile 1:34.77 $400,000 III
barado
2005 Straight Line 3 Shaun Bridg- Harvey L. Nancy Vanier & 7.5 fur. 1:28.34 $200,000 III
mohan Vanier Cartwright T’breds
2004 Sir Cherokee 4 Calvin Borel Michael A. Domino Stud 7.5 fur. 1:29.48 $275,000 III
Tomlinson
2003 Cappuchino 4 Jon Court Jerry Hollen- H. Litt, G. Todaro, J. Hol- 7.5 fur. 1:27.15 $275,000 III
dorfer lendorfer
2002 Twilight 5 Pat Day Paul J. McGee Donamire Farm 7.5 fur. 1:29.39 $200,000 III
Road
2001 Illusioned 3 Pat Day William I. Mott Kinsman/Team 7.5 fur. 1:28.63 $200,000 III
Valor/Heiligbrodt
2000 Chindi 6 Tim Doocy Steve Hobby Cres Ran LLC 7.5 fur. 1:29.30 $200,000 III
1999 Littlebitlively 5 Calvin Borel Bobby C. Bar- John A. Franks 7.5 fur. 1:28.97 $200,000 III
nett
1998 Distorted 5 Calvin Borel W. Elliott R. Reineman/Preston- 7.5 fur. 1:29.61 $200,000 III
Humor Walden wood Farm
1997 Cat’s Career 4 Willie Lynn S. Whit- Golden Eagle Farm 7.5 fur. 1:32.06 $200,000 III
Martinez ing
1996 Western 5 Calvin Borel Bobby C. Bar- John A. Franks 7.5 fur. 1:29.84 $200,000
Trader nett
1995 Mystery 3 Carlos Gon- Larry Ro- David Beard 7.5 fur. 1:29.10 $200,000
Storm zalez bideaux, Jr.
1994 Lost Pan 4 Donna Bar- D. Wayne Overbrook Farm 7.5 fur. 1:30.27 $140,000
ton Lukas
1993 No Race - No Race No Race No Race no race 0:00.00 no race
1992 No Race - No Race No Race No Race no race 0:00.00 no race
1991 Seven Spades 4 Danny Cox C. Neil Huff- Duane Clark 1 mile 1:37.60 $100,000
man
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