 In 2002 the event was renamed to the "Pimlico Breeders' Cup Distaff Handicap" and again renamed in 2006 in honor of the late Maryland horsewoman and owner of the great Kelso, Allaire duPont
to the Allaire duPont Breeders' Cup Distaff Stakes.The race was first awarded graded status in 1994 and then the race was upgraded from a Grade III to a Grade II event in 2007.The race was downgraded in 2015 to a Grade III event.