The Azalea Stakes is a race for Thoroughbred

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once run at

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in Miami Gardens, Florida on the Summit of Speed Day each year. Since 2015, the Azalea is now run at Gulfstream Park due to racing negotiations between the two Florida racetracks. Inaugurated in 1975 as the Azalea Handicap, the race is open to three-year-old fillies willing to race seven furlongs on the dirt. The listed race carries a purse of $100,000. The race has been run at a variety of distances: * 6 furlongs - 1976–1977, 1980, 1997–2013 * 6.5 furlongs - 1991 * 7 furlongs - 1978–1979, 1981–1990, 1992–1996, 2015–present

Winners since 1995

* 2016 - Dearest (Emisael Jaramillo) * 2015 - Dogwood Trail ( Jesus M. Rios) * 2014 - NOT RUN * 2013 - Wildcat Lily ( Jose L. Alvarez) * 2012 - Another Romance (

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) * 2011 - Devilish Lady (

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) * 2010 - Pica Slew * 2009 - First Passage (

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) * 2008 - Indyanne ( Russell Baze) * 2007 - Sheets ( Robby Albarado) * 2006 - Victorina * 2005 - Leave Me Alone * 2004 - Dazzle Me * 2003 - Ebony Breeze * 2002 - Bold World * 2001 - Hattiesburg (

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) * 2000 - Swept Away * 1999 - Show Me The Stage * 1998 - Cassidly * 1997 - Little Sister * 1996 - J J's Dream * 1995 - Lucky Lavender Gal

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External links

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Graded stakes races in the United States Sprint category horse races for fillies and mares Horse races in Florida Gulfstream Park Recurring sporting events established in 1975 1975 establishments in Florida