The Obeah Stakes is an American Thoroughbred horse race run annually in mid June at Delaware Park Racetrack in Stanton, Delaware. Formerly a Grade III event open to horses age three and older, it is contested on dirt at a distance of a mile and an eighth (9 furlongs). The race is named in honor of Jane du Pont Lunger's

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, Obeah, winner of the Delaware Handicap in 1969 and 1970.

Historical notes

After a nine-month layoff, the

Unbridled Belle ran second in the 2007 Obeah, won the 2008 edition by nearly six

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and at age six, won the 2009 race by eleven lengths.

Records

Speed record: * miles - 1:48.05 -

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(2006) Most wins by a

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: * 3 - Ramon Dominguez (2002, 2005 & 2008) Most wins by a trainer: * 3 - Todd Pletcher (2005, 2008 & 2009)

Winners

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References

The 2009 Obeah Stakes at the NTRA
Graded stakes races in the United States Horse races in Delaware Mile category horse races for fillies and mares Recurring sporting events established in 1984 Delaware Park Racetrack 1984 establishments in Delaware