July 27, 2025
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9:00 EDT
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Iroquois Stakes
Churchill Downs ~ 700 Central Avenue, Louisville, KY 40208
$300,000
about this race
Set at 1 1/16 miles (8.5 furlongs) on Churchill Downs’ dirt track, this race is open to 2-year-olds and it is run on opening day at the Churchill Downs Fall Meet. The race is named for Iroquois, the first American horse to win the Epsom Derby in England. The first points race on the Road to the Kentucky Derby, the Iroquois is also a "Win and You're In" race for the Sentient Jet Breeders' Cup Juvenile.
Winners of the race include Ide, Harlan's Holiday, Champali, The Cliffs's Edge, Astrology and Canadian Horse of the Year Uncaptured.
Set at 1 1/16 miles (8.5 furlongs) on Churchill Downs’ dirt track, this race is open to 2-year-olds and it is run on opening day at the Churchill Downs Fall Meet. The race is named for Iroquois, the first American horse to win the Epsom Derby in England. The first points race on the Road to the Kentucky Derby, the Iroquois is also a "Win and You're In" race for the Sentient Jet Breeders' Cup Juvenile.
Winners of the race include Ide, Harlan's Holiday, Champali, The Cliffs's Edge, Astrology and Canadian Horse of the Year Uncaptured.
Fastest Time (since 1976): 1:35:00
Greatest Winning Margin (since 1976): 8 3/4 lengths
| Date | Past Winner | Trainer | Jockey | Owner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/13/2024 | Jonathan's Way | Philip A. Bauer | Joel Rosario | Rigney Racing LLC |
| 09/15/2023 | West Saratoga | Larry W. Demeritte | Rafael Bejarano | Harry L. Veruchi |
| 09/16/2022 | Curly Jack | Thomas M. Amoss | Edgar Morales | Michael McLoughlin |
| 09/17/2021 | Major General | Todd A. Pletcher | Javier Castellano | WinStar Farm LLC and Siena Farm LLC |
| 09/04/2020 | Sittin On Go | Dale L. Romans | Corey J. Lanerie | Albaugh Family Stables LLC |
| 09/13/2019 | Dennis' Moment | Dale L. Romans | Irad Ortiz, Jr. | Albaugh Family Stables LLC |
| 09/14/2018 | Cairo Cat | Kenneth G. McPeek | Brian Joseph Hernandez, Jr. | Walking L Thoroughbreds |
| 09/15/2017 | The Tabulator | Larry Rivelli | Jose Valdivia, Jr. | Carolyn Wilson |
| 09/16/2016 | Not This Time | Dale L. Romans | Robby Albarado | Albaugh Family Stables LLC |
| 09/11/2015 | Cocked and Loaded | Larry Rivelli | Emmanuel Esquivel | Ravin, Richard and Patricia's Hope LLC |
| 09/05/2014 | Lucky Player | Steven M. Asmussen | Ricardo Santana, Jr. | Jerry Durant |
| 09/06/2013 | Cleburne | Dale L. Romans | Corey J. Lanerie | Donegal Racing |
| 10/27/2012 | Uncaptured | Mark E. Casse | Miguel Mena | John C. Oxley |
| 10/29/2011 | Motor City | Ian R. Wilkes | Calvin H. Borel | Lantern Hill Farm LLC |
| 10/30/2010 | Astrology | Steven M. Asmussen | Garrett K. Gomez | Stonestreet Stables and Bolton, George |
| 10/31/2009 | Thiskyhasnolimit | Steven M. Asmussen | Shaun Bridgmohan | Zollars, Cathy and Bob and Wagner Mark |
| 10/31/2008 | Capt. Candyman Can | Ian R. Wilkes | Julien R. Leparoux | Rauch, Joseph and Zell, David |
| 10/27/2007 | Court Vision | William I. Mott | Julien R. Leparoux | WinStar Farm LLC |
| 10/28/2006 | Tiz Wonderful | Scott Blasi | Garrett K. Gomez | Stonestreet Stables LLC |
| 11/04/2005 | Catcominatcha | Eddie Kenneally | Rafael Bejarano | Thomas M. McCann |
| 11/05/2004 | Straight Line | Harvey L. Vanier | Brice Blanc | Vanier, Nancy A. and Cartwright Thoroughbreds LLC |
| 11/01/2003 | The Cliff's Edge | Nicholas P. Zito | Shane J. Sellers | Robert V. LaPenta |
| 11/02/2002 | Champali | Gregory D. Foley | Pat Day | Lloyd Madison Farms, IV LLC |
| 11/03/2001 | Harlan's Holiday | Kenneth G. McPeek | Anthony J. D'Amico | Starlight Racing |
| 11/03/2000 | Meetyouathebrig | W. Elliott Walden | Gary L. Stevens | Mansell Stables LLC and Stone, James H. |
| 11/05/1999 | Mighty | Frank L. Brothers | Marlon St. Julien | Claiborne Farm and Dilschneider, Adele B. |
| 11/06/1998 | Exploit | Bob Baffert | Chris J. McCarron | Lewis, Robert B. and Beverly J. |
| 10/31/1997 | Keene Dancer | David M. Carroll | Pat Day | Tri County Farm LLC |
| 11/01/1996 | Global View | James O. Keefer | Kenneth Bourque | Heiligbrodt, L. William, Keefer, T. and New, W. |
| 11/04/1995 | Ide | Peter M. Vestal | Craig Perret | Willmott Stables |
| 11/04/1994 | Peruvian | Peter M. Vestal | Jose A. Santos | Dogwood Stable (W. Cothran Campbell) |
| 11/06/1993 | Tarzans Blade | Steven L. Morguelan | Brent E. Bartram | Wm E & Wm B Yancey,T Sandefur |
| 11/07/1992 | Shoal Creek | Anthony L. Reinstedler | Brent E. Bartram | Loblolly Stable |
| 11/01/1991 | Portroe | William I. Mott | Mike E. Smith | Sheikh Mohammed Al Maktoum |
| 11/02/1990 | Richman | William I. Mott | Pat Day | Lucas W F |
| 11/03/1989 | Insurrection | Steven C. Penrod | Patrick A. Johnson | Bryan Paul F |
| 11/04/1988 | Dansil | Frank L. Brothers | Laffit A. Pincay, Jr. | Franks John |
| 11/14/1987 | Buoy | Joseph M. Bollero | K. Keith Allen | Bollero Lois |
| 11/07/1986 | Icetrain | James Bert Sonnier | Mike E. Smith | Hunt n B |
| 11/08/1985 | Tile | Steven C. Penrod | Pat Day | Claiborne Farm |
| 11/02/1984 | Banner Bob | Jerome J. Sarner, Jr. | K. Keith Allen | Walsh Sharon E & W J |
| 10/30/1983 | Taylor's Special | William I. Mott | Don Brumfield | Lucas W F |
| 11/05/1982 | Highland Park | Anthony Basile | Don Brumfield | Bwamazon Farm |
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