Commonwealth Stakes

Commonwealth Stakes
Grade III race
LocationKeeneland Racecourse
Lexington, Kentucky
Inaugurated1987 (as Commonwealth Breeders' Cup Stakes)
Race typeThoroughbredFlat racing
Websitewww.keeneland.com/racing
Race information
Distance7 furlongs
SurfaceDirt
Trackleft-handed
QualificationFour-years-old and older
Weight123 lbs with allowances
PurseUS$300,000 (2022)

The Commonwealth Stakes is a Grade III American Thoroughbred horse race for horses that are four years old or older, over a distance of seven furlongs on the dirt held annually in early April at Keeneland Race Course, Lexington, Kentucky during the spring meeting. The event currently carries a purse of $300,000.