The Central Bank Ashland, for 3-year-old fillies at 1 1/16 miles, runs opening Friday, April 5. The Ashland Stakes were named for the Lexington homestead and breeding farm of the statesman Henry Clay.

2023 Replay 

In 2023 Defining Purpose captured the Central Bank Ashland (G1) for trainer Kenny McPeek, jockey Brian Hernandez Jr., and owner Katsumi Yoshida.