2023 Ainsworth Turf Sprint S.

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Run since 1998, the Kentucky Downs Turf Sprint is a Grade 3 sprint run over 6 1/2 furlongs on turf at Kentucky Downs. Hold The Salt is the only horse to win it twice, winning it in 2007 and 2008.

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Fastest Time (since 1976): 1:06:91
Greatest Winning Margin (since 1976): 6 lengths

Date	Past Winner	Trainer	Jockey	Owner
08/29/2025	Bear River Trainer / J. Keith Desormeaux Jockey / James Graham Owner / Charles K. Marquis	J. Keith Desormeaux	James Graham	Charles K. Marquis
09/06/2024	Cogburn Trainer / Steven M. Asmussen Jockey / Irad Ortiz, Jr. Owner / Brewster, Clark O., Heiligbrodt, L. William and Heiligbrodt, Corinne	Steven M. Asmussen	Irad Ortiz, Jr.	Brewster, Clark O., Heiligbrodt, L. William and Heiligbrodt, Corinne
09/08/2023	Gear Jockey Trainer / George R. Arnold, II Jockey / Jose Lezcano Owner / Calumet Farm	George R. Arnold, II	Jose Lezcano	Calumet Farm
09/09/2022	Bran (FR) Trainer / John W. Sadler Jockey / Vincent Cheminaud Owner / Hronis Racing LLC	John W. Sadler	Vincent Cheminaud	Hronis Racing LLC
09/10/2021	Gear Jockey Trainer / George R. Arnold, II Jockey / Jose Lezcano Owner / Calumet Farm	George R. Arnold, II	Jose Lezcano	Calumet Farm
09/11/2020	Imprimis Trainer / Joseph F. Orseno Jockey / Irad Ortiz, Jr. Owner / Breeze Easy, LLC	Joseph F. Orseno	Irad Ortiz, Jr.	Breeze Easy, LLC
09/06/2019	Totally Boss Trainer / George R. Arnold, II Jockey / Florent Geroux Owner / Hill, Jim and Susan	George R. Arnold, II	Florent Geroux	Hill, Jim and Susan
09/07/2018	Proforma Trainer / Michael Stidham Jockey / Joe Bravo Owner / DARRS, Inc.	Michael Stidham	Joe Bravo	DARRS, Inc.
09/08/2017	Hogy Trainer / Michael J. Maker Jockey / Florent Geroux Owner / Michael M. Hui	Michael J. Maker	Florent Geroux	Michael M. Hui
09/02/2016	Successful Native Trainer / Aubrey A. Maragh Jockey / Robby Albarado Owner / Marco Bommarito	Aubrey A. Maragh	Robby Albarado	Marco Bommarito
09/13/2015	Sweet Luca Trainer / Chris M. Block Jockey / Robby Albarado Owner / Fortino, Inc.	Chris M. Block	Robby Albarado	Fortino, Inc.
09/23/2014	Dimension (GB) Trainer / Conor Murphy Jockey / Chris Landeros Owner / Riverside Bloodstock, LLC	Conor Murphy	Chris Landeros	Riverside Bloodstock, LLC
09/13/2013	Longhunter (GB) Trainer / Michael J. Maker Jockey / Alan Garcia Owner / Ramsey, Kenneth L. and Sarah K.	Michael J. Maker	Alan Garcia	Ramsey, Kenneth L. and Sarah K.
09/07/2012	Good Lord Trainer / Forrest Kaelin Jockey / Gabriel Saez Owner / Shank, Thomas D. and Young, Stan	Forrest Kaelin	Gabriel Saez	Shank, Thomas D. and Young, Stan
09/10/2010	Due Date Trainer / Steve Margolis Jockey / Tony Farina Owner / Klein, Richard, Bertram and Elaine	Steve Margolis	Tony Farina	Klein, Richard, Bertram and Elaine
09/18/2009	Fort Prado Trainer / Chris M. Block Jockey / Eduardo E. Perez Owner / Team Block	Chris M. Block	Eduardo E. Perez	Team Block
09/12/2008	Hold the Salt Trainer / James A. Dodgen Jockey / Rosemary B. Homeister, Jr. Owner / Cynthia Knight	James A. Dodgen	Rosemary B. Homeister, Jr.	Cynthia Knight
09/21/2007	Hold the Salt Trainer / James A. Dodgen Jockey / Charles R. Woods, Jr. Owner / Cynthia Knight	James A. Dodgen	Charles R. Woods, Jr.	Cynthia Knight
09/25/2006	Atticus Kristy Trainer / Merrill R. Scherer Jockey / Jesus Lopez Castanon Owner / Centaur Farms, Inc. and Lynch, Daniel J.	Merrill R. Scherer	Jesus Lopez Castanon	Centaur Farms, Inc. and Lynch, Daniel J.
09/23/2005	Durban Thunder (BRZ) Trainer / Helen Pitts Jockey / Calvin H. Borel Owner / Stud Raca	Helen Pitts	Calvin H. Borel	Stud Raca
09/24/2004	Battle Won Trainer / Charles Simon Jockey / Rafael Bejarano Owner / Jay Manoogian	Charles Simon	Rafael Bejarano	Jay Manoogian
09/19/2003	Fredericktown Trainer / Darrin Miller Jockey / Rafael Bejarano Owner / Silverton Hill LLC	Darrin Miller	Rafael Bejarano	Silverton Hill LLC
09/20/2002	Red Lightning Trainer / Jeffrey D. Thornbury Jockey / Calvin H. Borel Owner / Philip S. Maas	Jeffrey D. Thornbury	Calvin H. Borel	Philip S. Maas
09/22/2001	Amazon River Trainer / Kenneth E. Hoffman Jockey / Robby Albarado Owner / Kenneth E. Hoffman	Kenneth E. Hoffman	Robby Albarado	Kenneth E. Hoffman
09/22/2000	Morluc Trainer / Randy L. Morse Jockey / Robby Albarado Owner / Michael P. Cloonan	Randy L. Morse	Robby Albarado	Michael P. Cloonan
09/25/1999	Run Johnny Trainer / Morris G. Nicks Jockey / Pat Day Owner / John Oakley	Morris G. Nicks	Pat Day	John Oakley
09/18/1998	G H's Pleasure Trainer / Kenneth E. Hoffman Jockey / Victor Espinoza Owner / Canonie, Jr., Tony, Hoffman, K., Roy, E. et al	Kenneth E. Hoffman	Victor Espinoza	Canonie, Jr., Tony, Hoffman, K., Roy, E. et al