The Orchid Stakes is an American Thoroughbred horse race run annually at Gulfstream Park in Hallandale Beach, Florida. The Grade III turf race is open to fillies and mares, aged four and up. Raced at the end of March/early April, it is run over a distance of 1½ miles (12 furlongs) and currently offers a purse of $150,000.
In 2006, the Orchid Handicap was downgraded from a Grade II event.
Read more about Orchid Stakes: Records, Winners of The Orchid Handicap Since 1999, Earlier Winners
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