2026 Southwest S.

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The Southwest Stakes is a race for 3-year-olds on the Road to the Kentucky Derby at Oaklawn Park in Hot Springs, Ark. The race is conducted over 1 1/16 miles on the dirt. It was named in reference to the track's geographic location.

Notable horses to have won the Southwest include Smoke Glacken, Smarty Jones and Lawyer Ron. Trainer Bob Holthus won the race a record five times while jockeys Larry Snyder and Rafael Bejarano each tallied three victories in the race. Owner Loblolly Stable also has a trio of Southwest wins.

The Southwest Stakes is a race for 3-year-olds on the Road to the Kentucky Derby at Oaklawn Park in Hot Springs, Ark. The race is conducted over 1 1/16 miles on the dirt. It was named in reference to the track's geographic location.

Notable horses to have won the Southwest include Smoke Glacken, Smarty Jones and Lawyer Ron. Trainer Bob Holthus won the race a record five times while jockeys Larry Snyder and Rafael Bejarano each tallied three victories in the race. Owner Loblolly Stable also has a trio of Southwest wins.

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Fastest Time (since 1976): 1:34:60
Greatest Winning Margin (since 1976): 12 lengths

Date	Past Winner	Trainer	Jockey	Owner
01/24/2025	Speed King Trainer / Ron Moquett Jockey / Rafael Bejarano Owner / Triton Thoroughbreds LLC	Ron Moquett	Rafael Bejarano	Triton Thoroughbreds LLC
02/02/2024	Mystik Dan Trainer / Kenneth G. McPeek Jockey / Brian Joseph Hernandez, Jr. Owner / Gasaway, Lance, 4 G Racing, LLC and Hamby III, Daniel	Kenneth G. McPeek	Brian Joseph Hernandez, Jr.	Gasaway, Lance, 4 G Racing, LLC and Hamby III, Daniel
01/27/2023	Arabian Knight Trainer / Bob Baffert Jockey / John R. Velazquez Owner / Zedan Racing Stables, Inc.	Bob Baffert	John R. Velazquez	Zedan Racing Stables, Inc.
01/28/2022	Newgrange Trainer / Bob Baffert Jockey / John R. Velazquez Owner / SF Racing LLC, Starlight Racing, Madaket Stables LLC, Masterson, Robert E., Stonestreet Stables LLC, Schoenfarber, Jay A., Waves Edge Capital LLC, Donovan, Catherine, Golconda Stable and Siena Farm LLC	Bob Baffert	John R. Velazquez	SF Racing LLC, Starlight Racing, Madaket Stables LLC, Masterson, Robert E., Stonestreet Stables LLC, Schoenfarber, Jay A., Waves Edge Capital LLC, Donovan, Catherine, Golconda Stable and Siena Farm LLC
02/26/2021	Essential Quality Trainer / Brad H. Cox Jockey / Luis Saez Owner / Godolphin, LLC	Brad H. Cox	Luis Saez	Godolphin, LLC
02/16/2020	Silver Prospector Trainer / Steven M. Asmussen Jockey / Ricardo Santana, Jr. Owner / Orr, Ed and Orr, Susie	Steven M. Asmussen	Ricardo Santana, Jr.	Orr, Ed and Orr, Susie
02/17/2019	Super Steed Trainer / J. Larry Jones Jockey / Terry J. Thompson Owner / Pressley, Michael and Jackson, Steed	J. Larry Jones	Terry J. Thompson	Pressley, Michael and Jackson, Steed
02/18/2018	My Boy Jack Trainer / J. Keith Desormeaux Jockey / Kent J. Desormeaux Owner / Don't Tell My Wife Stables and Monomoy Stables, LLC	J. Keith Desormeaux	Kent J. Desormeaux	Don't Tell My Wife Stables and Monomoy Stables, LLC
02/19/2017	One Liner Trainer / Todd A. Pletcher Jockey / John R. Velazquez Owner / WinStar Farm LLC, China Horse Club International Ltd. and SF Racing LLC	Todd A. Pletcher	John R. Velazquez	WinStar Farm LLC, China Horse Club International Ltd. and SF Racing LLC
02/14/2016	Suddenbreakingnews Trainer / Donnie K. Von Hemel Jockey / Luis S. Quinonez Owner / Samuel F. Henderson	Donnie K. Von Hemel	Luis S. Quinonez	Samuel F. Henderson
02/21/2015	Far Right Trainer / Ron Moquett Jockey / Mike E. Smith Owner / LaPenta, Robert V. and Rosenblum, Harry T.	Ron Moquett	Mike E. Smith	LaPenta, Robert V. and Rosenblum, Harry T.
02/16/2014	Tapiture Trainer / Steven M. Asmussen Jockey / Ricardo Santana, Jr. Owner / Winchell Thoroughbreds LLC	Steven M. Asmussen	Ricardo Santana, Jr.	Winchell Thoroughbreds LLC
02/17/2013	Super Ninety Nine Trainer / Bob Baffert Jockey / Rafael Bejarano Owner / Tanma Corporation	Bob Baffert	Rafael Bejarano	Tanma Corporation
02/19/2012	Secret Circle Trainer / Bob Baffert Jockey / Rafael Bejarano Owner / Watson, Karl, Pegram, Michael E. and Weitman, Paul	Bob Baffert	Rafael Bejarano	Watson, Karl, Pegram, Michael E. and Weitman, Paul
02/19/2012	Castaway Trainer / Bob Baffert Jockey / Rafael Bejarano Owner / Magnier, Mrs. John, Smith, Derrick and Tabor, Michael B.	Bob Baffert	Rafael Bejarano	Magnier, Mrs. John, Smith, Derrick and Tabor, Michael B.
02/20/2011	Archarcharch Trainer / William H. Fires Jockey / Jon Kenton Court Owner / Robert Yagos	William H. Fires	Jon Kenton Court	Robert Yagos
02/19/2010	Conveyance Trainer / Bob Baffert Jockey / Martin Garcia Owner / Zabeel Racing International, Corp	Bob Baffert	Martin Garcia	Zabeel Racing International, Corp
02/15/2009	Old Fashioned Trainer / J. Larry Jones Jockey / Ramon A. Dominguez Owner / Fox Hill Farms, Inc.	J. Larry Jones	Ramon A. Dominguez	Fox Hill Farms, Inc.
02/17/2008	Denis of Cork Trainer / David M. Carroll Jockey / Robby Albarado Owner / Warren, Jr., Mr. and Mrs. William K.	David M. Carroll	Robby Albarado	Warren, Jr., Mr. and Mrs. William K.
02/18/2007	Teuflesberg Trainer / Jamie Sanders Jockey / Stewart Elliott Owner / Sanders, Jamie, Logsdon, Gary S. and Kelly, Donnie	Jamie Sanders	Stewart Elliott	Sanders, Jamie, Logsdon, Gary S. and Kelly, Donnie
02/24/2006	Lawyer Ron Trainer / Robert E. Holthus Jockey / John McKee Owner / Estate of James T. Hines, Jr.	Robert E. Holthus	John McKee	Estate of James T. Hines, Jr.
02/18/2005	Greater Good Trainer / Robert E. Holthus Jockey / John McKee Owner / Lewis G. Lakin	Robert E. Holthus	John McKee	Lewis G. Lakin
02/27/2004	Smarty Jones Trainer / John C. Servis Jockey / Stewart Elliott Owner / Someday Farm	John C. Servis	Stewart Elliott	Someday Farm
02/28/2003	Great Notion Trainer / Darrin Miller Jockey / Terry J. Thompson Owner / Silverton Hill LLC	Darrin Miller	Terry J. Thompson	Silverton Hill LLC
03/01/2002	Private Emblem Trainer / Steven M. Asmussen Jockey / Donnie J. Meche Owner / Cassels, James and Zollars, Bob	Steven M. Asmussen	Donnie J. Meche	Cassels, James and Zollars, Bob
03/01/2002	Paloma Parilla Trainer / Larry Robideaux, Jr. Jockey / James Lopez Owner / Barnett Stables LLC	Larry Robideaux, Jr.	James Lopez	Barnett Stables LLC
03/02/2001	Son of Rocket Trainer / Robert E. Holthus Jockey / Terry J. Thompson Owner / Frank Fletcher Racing Operations, Inc.	Robert E. Holthus	Terry J. Thompson	Frank Fletcher Racing Operations, Inc.
03/03/2000	Afternoon Affair Trainer / Robert E. Holthus Jockey / Joseph C. Judice Owner / Swifty Farms Inc.	Robert E. Holthus	Joseph C. Judice	Swifty Farms Inc.
02/26/1999	Jim'smrtee Trainer / John Milliron Jockey / Travis Wayne Hightower Owner / James M. Hutzel	John Milliron	Travis Wayne Hightower	James M. Hutzel
02/27/1998	Hot Wells Trainer / Thomas M. Amoss Jockey / Calvin H. Borel Owner / So What's Nu Stable	Thomas M. Amoss	Calvin H. Borel	So What's Nu Stable
02/28/1997	Smoke Glacken Trainer / Henry L. Carroll Jockey / Craig Perret Owner / Karkenny, Alex, Roberts, William and Levy, Robert	Henry L. Carroll	Craig Perret	Karkenny, Alex, Roberts, William and Levy, Robert
03/01/1996	Ide Trainer / Peter M. Vestal Jockey / Craig Perret Owner / Willmott Stables, Inc.	Peter M. Vestal	Craig Perret	Willmott Stables, Inc.
03/10/1995	Mystery Storm Trainer / Larry Robideaux, Jr. Jockey / Carlos Gonzalez Owner / David Beard	Larry Robideaux, Jr.	Carlos Gonzalez	David Beard
03/11/1994	Southern Rhythm Trainer / James O. Keefer Jockey / Garrett K. Gomez Owner / L.W.Heiligbrodt,T.Keefer&W.New	James O. Keefer	Garrett K. Gomez	L.W.Heiligbrodt,T.Keefer&W.New
03/05/1993	Foxtrail Trainer / Larry Robideaux, Jr. Jockey / Willie Martinez Owner / Linda Bennett	Larry Robideaux, Jr.	Willie Martinez	Linda Bennett
03/06/1992	Big Sur Trainer / D. Wayne Lukas Jockey / David Guillory Owner / Overbrook Farm	D. Wayne Lukas	David Guillory	Overbrook Farm
03/08/1991	Fenter Trainer / Thomas K. Bohannan Jockey / Donald Lee Howard Owner / Loblolly Stable	Thomas K. Bohannan	Donald Lee Howard	Loblolly Stable
03/09/1990	Tarascon Trainer / Jack C. Van Berg Jockey / Larry Snyder Owner / Franks John	Jack C. Van Berg	Larry Snyder	Franks John
03/10/1989	Termez Trainer / James Bert Sonnier Jockey / Dean Kutz Owner / Hayden & Knelman	James Bert Sonnier	Dean Kutz	Hayden & Knelman
03/04/1988	Proper Reality Trainer / Robert E. Holthus Jockey / Jerry D. Bailey Owner / Winn Mrs James A	Robert E. Holthus	Jerry D. Bailey	Winn Mrs James A
03/06/1987	Demons Begone Trainer / Philip M. Hauswald Jockey / Pat Day Owner / Loblolly Stable	Philip M. Hauswald	Pat Day	Loblolly Stable
03/07/1986	Rare Brick Trainer / A. J. Foyt III Jockey / Mike E. Smith Owner / Foyt Jr & Pin Oak Stable	A. J. Foyt III	Mike E. Smith	Foyt Jr & Pin Oak Stable
03/08/1985	Clever Allemont Trainer / Lynn S. Whiting Jockey / Pat Day Owner / Partee W C	Lynn S. Whiting	Pat Day	Partee W C