Franklin-Simpson Stakes
| Class | Grade I |
|---|---|
| Location | Kentucky Downs Franklin, Kentucky, United States |
| Inaugurated | 2017 |
| Race type | Thoroughbred - Flat racing |
| Sponsor | Aristocrat (since 2024) |
| Website | Kentucky Downs |
| Race information | |
| Distance | 6+1⁄2 furlongs |
| Surface | Turf |
| Track | Left-handed |
| Qualification | Three-year-olds |
| Weight | 124 lbs with allowances |
| Purse | $2,000,000 (since 2024) |
The Franklin-Simpson Stakes is a Grade I American Thoroughbred horse race for three years olds, over a distance of 6+1⁄2 furlongs on the turf held annually in September at Kentucky Downs racetrack in Franklin, Kentucky during their short turf meeting. The event currently carries a purse of $2,000,000 which includes $1,000,000 from the Kentucky Thoroughbred Development Fund.