Kentucky Jockey Club S.
Churchill Downs ~ 700 Central Avenue, Louisville, KY 40208
about this race
The Kentucky Jockey Club Stakes was first run in 1920 at Churchill Downs and is one of the final major 2-year-old races of the year. The top four finishers get points toward the next year's Kentucky Derby starting gate. Since its inception, five winners of the race have won the Kentucky Derby the following spring, most recently Super Saver in 2010. Uncaptured was named Canada's Horse of the Year in 2012 after winning the race.
The Kentucky Jockey Club Stakes was first run in 1920 at Churchill Downs and is one of the final major 2-year-old races of the year. The top four finishers get points toward the next year's Kentucky Derby starting gate. Since its inception, five winners of the race have won the Kentucky Derby the following spring, most recently Super Saver in 2010. Uncaptured was named Canada's Horse of the Year in 2012 after winning the race.
Other famous horses that have won the race include Derby winners Reigh Count, Clyde Van Dusen, Twenty Grand and Cannonade as well as Captain Steve and Uncaptured.
Fastest Time (since 1976): 1:37:20
Greatest Winning Margin (since 1976): 10 lengths
| Date | Past Winner | Trainer | Jockey | Owner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/29/2024 | First Resort
| Eoin G. Harty | Luis Saez | Godolphin, LLC |
| 11/24/2023 | Honor Marie
| D. Whitworth Beckman | Rafael Bejarano | Ribble Farms LLC |
| 11/25/2022 | Instant Coffee
| Brad H. Cox | Luis Saez | Gold Square LLC |
| 11/26/2021 | Smile Happy
| Kenneth G. McPeek | Corey J. Lanerie | Lucky Seven Stable |
| 11/27/2020 | Keepmeinmind
| Robertino Diodoro | David Cohen | Cypress Creek LLC and Bennewith, Arnold |
| 11/29/2019 | Silver Prospector
| Steven M. Asmussen | Ricardo Santana, Jr. | Orr, Ed and Orr, Susie |
| 11/23/2018 | Signalman
| Kenneth G. McPeek | Brian Joseph Hernandez, Jr. | Lewis, Tommie M., Bernsen, David A. and Magdalena Racing (Sherri McPeek) |
| 11/24/2017 | Enticed
| Kiaran P. McLaughlin | Junior Alvarado | Godolphin, LLC |
| 11/25/2016 | McCraken
| Ian R. Wilkes | Brian Joseph Hernandez, Jr. | Whitham Thoroughbreds LLC |
| 11/27/2015 | Airoforce
| Mark E. Casse | Julien R. Leparoux | John C. Oxley |
| 11/28/2014 | El Kabeir
| John P. Terranova, II | Calvin H. Borel | Zayat Stables, LLC |
| 11/29/2013 | Tapiture
| Steven M. Asmussen | Ricardo Santana, Jr. | Ron Winchell |
| 11/23/2012 | Uncaptured
| Mark E. Casse | Miguel Mena | John C. Oxley |
| 11/25/2011 | Gemologist
| Todd A. Pletcher | Javier Castellano | WinStar Farm LLC |
| 11/26/2010 | Santiva
| Eddie Kenneally | Shaun Bridgmohan | Tom R. Walters |
| 11/27/2009 | Super Saver
| Todd A. Pletcher | Calvin H. Borel | WinStar Farm LLC |
| 11/28/2008 | Beethoven
| John T. Ward, Jr. | Calvin H. Borel | John C. Oxley |
| 11/23/2007 | Anak Nakal
| Nicholas P. Zito | Julien R. Leparoux | Four Roses Thoroughbreds |
| 11/24/2006 | Tiz Wonderful
| Scott Blasi | John R. Velazquez | Stonestreet Stables LLC |
| 11/25/2005 | Private Vow
| Steven M. Asmussen | Shaun Bridgmohan | Mike McCarty |
| 11/26/2004 | Greater Good
| Robert E. Holthus | John McKee | Lewis G. Lakin |
| 11/28/2003 | The Cliff's Edge
| Nicholas P. Zito | Shane J. Sellers | Robert V. LaPenta |
| 11/29/2002 | Soto
| Michael W. Dickinson | Larry Melancon | Galopp LLC |
| 11/23/2001 | Repent
| Kenneth G. McPeek | Anthony J. D'Amico | Select Stable |
| 11/24/2000 | Dollar Bill
| Dallas Stewart | Calvin H. Borel | Gary and Mary West Stables, Inc. |
| 11/26/1999 | Captain Steve
| Bob Baffert | Robby Albarado | Mike Pegram |
| 11/27/1998 | Exploit
| Bob Baffert | Chris J. McCarron | Lewis, Robert B. and Beverly J. |
| 11/28/1997 | Cape Town
| D. Wayne Lukas | Willie Martinez | Overbrook Farm |
| 11/29/1996 | Concerto
| John J. Tammaro III | Carlos H. Marquez, Jr. | Kinsman Stable |
| 11/24/1995 | Ide
| Peter M. Vestal | Craig Perret | Willmott Stables |
| 11/25/1994 | Jambalaya Jazz
| John T. Ward, Jr. | Sam Maple | John C. Oxley |
| 11/26/1993 | War Deputy
| Anthony L. Reinstedler | Garrett K. Gomez | WINDFIELDS FARM |
| 11/27/1992 | Wild Gale
| Michael J. Doyle | Shane J. Sellers | BLACK FOREST STABLE |
| 11/29/1991 | Dance Floor
| D. Wayne Lukas | Chris W. Antley | Oaktown Stable |
| 11/23/1990 | Richman
| William I. Mott | Pat Day | Lucas W F |
| 11/24/1989 | Grand Canyon
| D. Wayne Lukas | Angel Cordero, Jr. | Lukas & Overbrook Farm |
| 11/25/1988 | Tricky Creek
| George R. Arnold, II | Larry Melancon | Bromagen & Puttman |
| 11/27/1987 | Notebook
| D. Wayne Lukas | Jose A. Santos | Klein E V |
| 11/26/1986 | Mt. Pleasant
| George R. Arnold, II | K. Keith Allen | Loblolly Stable |
| 11/27/1985 | Mustin Lake
| Claude R. McGaughey III | Pat Day | Loblolly Stable |
| 11/16/1984 | Fuzzy
| Roger E. Burton | Don Brumfield | Bwamazon Farm |
| 11/18/1983 | Biloxi Indian
| Dianne Carpenter | G. Patterson | Sundance Stable |
| 11/19/1982 | Highland Park
| Anthony Basile | Don Brumfield | Bwamazon Farm |
| 11/20/1981 | El Baba
| Dewey Smith | Randy P. Romero | Brown Mrs J W |
| 11/21/1980 | Television Studio
| Anthony Basile | Don Brumfield | Bwamazon Farm |
| 11/16/1979 | King Neptune
| William E. Burch | Don Brumfield | Whitney C V |
| 11/17/1978 | Lot o' Gold
| William E. Adams | R. Depass | Lehmann F E |
| 11/18/1977 | Going Investor
| Ball Mike | R. Depass | Donamire Farm |
| 11/19/1976 | Run Dusty Run
| William E. Adams | D. G. McHargue | Golden Chance Farm Inc |