2026 TwinSpires Kentucky Cup Classic S.

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History

Fastest Time (since 1976): 1:44:71
Greatest Winning Margin (since 1976): 17 lengths

Date	Past Winner	Trainer	Jockey	Owner
03/20/2026	Willy D's Trainer / Michael J. Maker Jockey / John R. Velazquez Owner / Paradise Farms Corp.	Michael J. Maker	John R. Velazquez	Paradise Farms Corp.
03/21/2025	Mercante Trainer / Brian Knippenberg Jockey / Joseph D. Ramos Owner / Carl F. Pollard	Brian Knippenberg	Joseph D. Ramos	Carl F. Pollard
03/22/2024	Cellist Trainer / George R. Arnold, II Jockey / Luis Saez Owner / Calumet Farm	George R. Arnold, II	Luis Saez	Calumet Farm
03/24/2023	Wolfie's Dynaghost Trainer / Jonathan Thomas Jockey / John R. Velazquez Owner / Woodslane Farm	Jonathan Thomas	John R. Velazquez	Woodslane Farm
04/01/2022	King Cause Trainer / Michael J. Maker Jockey / Manuel Franco Owner / Nice Guys Stables	Michael J. Maker	Manuel Franco	Nice Guys Stables
03/26/2021	Visitant Trainer / William E. Morey Jockey / Deshawn L. Parker Owner / Williamson Racing LLC	William E. Morey	Deshawn L. Parker	Williamson Racing LLC
03/13/2020	Nun the Less Trainer / Cipriano Contreras Jockey / Rodney A. Prescott Owner / Crystal Racing Enterprises and Contreras Stable Inc.	Cipriano Contreras	Rodney A. Prescott	Crystal Racing Enterprises and Contreras Stable Inc.
03/08/2019	Nun the Less Trainer / Cipriano Contreras Jockey / Walter De La Cruz Owner / Crystal Racing Enterprises and Contreras Stable Inc.	Cipriano Contreras	Walter De La Cruz	Crystal Racing Enterprises and Contreras Stable Inc.
03/16/2018	Camelot Kitten Trainer / Michael J. Maker Jockey / Rafael Manuel Hernandez Owner / Ramsey, Kenneth L. and Sarah K.	Michael J. Maker	Rafael Manuel Hernandez	Ramsey, Kenneth L. and Sarah K.
09/23/2011	Future Prospect Trainer / Dodson H. Skaggs Jockey / Edgar S. Prado Owner / Dodson H. Skaggs	Dodson H. Skaggs	Edgar S. Prado	Dodson H. Skaggs
09/25/2009	Furthest Land Trainer / Michael J. Maker Jockey / Garrett K. Gomez Owner / Ramsey, Kenneth L. and Sarah K.	Michael J. Maker	Garrett K. Gomez	Ramsey, Kenneth L. and Sarah K.
09/26/2008	Zanjero Trainer / Steven M. Asmussen Jockey / Shaun Bridgmohan Owner / Winchell Thoroughbreds LLC	Steven M. Asmussen	Shaun Bridgmohan	Winchell Thoroughbreds LLC
09/28/2007	Hard Spun Trainer / J. Larry Jones Jockey / Mario G. Pino Owner / Fox Hill Farms, Inc.	J. Larry Jones	Mario G. Pino	Fox Hill Farms, Inc.
09/29/2006	Ball Four Trainer / Patrick L. Biancone Jockey / Willie Martinez Owner / Tabor, Michael B. and Smith, Derrick	Patrick L. Biancone	Willie Martinez	Tabor, Michael B. and Smith, Derrick
09/16/2005	Shaniko Trainer / Todd A. Pletcher Jockey / Rafael Bejarano Owner / Jones, Aaron U. and Marie D.	Todd A. Pletcher	Rafael Bejarano	Jones, Aaron U. and Marie D.
09/17/2004	Roses in May Trainer / Dale L. Romans Jockey / John R. Velazquez Owner / Ramsey, Kenneth L. and Sarah K.	Dale L. Romans	John R. Velazquez	Ramsey, Kenneth L. and Sarah K.
09/12/2003	Perfect Drift Trainer / Murray W. Johnson Jockey / Pat Day Owner / Stonecrest Farm	Murray W. Johnson	Pat Day	Stonecrest Farm
09/13/2002	Pure Prize Trainer / Claude R. McGaughey III Jockey / Mike E. Smith Owner / Phipps, Ogden Mills, et al	Claude R. McGaughey III	Mike E. Smith	Phipps, Ogden Mills, et al
09/21/2001	Guided Tour Trainer / Niall M. O'Callaghan Jockey / Larry Melancon Owner / Morton Fink	Niall M. O'Callaghan	Larry Melancon	Morton Fink
09/15/2000	Captain Steve Trainer / Bob Baffert Jockey / Shane J. Sellers Owner / Mike Pegram	Bob Baffert	Shane J. Sellers	Mike Pegram
09/24/1999	Da Devil Trainer / Forrest Kaelin Jockey / Calvin H. Borel Owner / Hall, David, Case, B., Glasscock, C., et al	Forrest Kaelin	Calvin H. Borel	Hall, David, Case, B., Glasscock, C., et al
09/25/1998	Silver Charm Trainer / Bob Baffert Jockey / Gary L. Stevens Owner / Lewis, Robert B. and Beverly J.	Bob Baffert	Gary L. Stevens	Lewis, Robert B. and Beverly J.
09/25/1998	Wild Rush Trainer / Patrick B. Byrne Jockey / Pat Day Owner / Stronach Stables	Patrick B. Byrne	Pat Day	Stronach Stables
09/12/1997	Semoran Trainer / Bob Baffert Jockey / Kent J. Desormeaux Owner / Donald R. Dizney	Bob Baffert	Kent J. Desormeaux	Donald R. Dizney
09/20/1996	Atticus Trainer / Richard E. Mandella Jockey / Corey S. Nakatani Owner / La Presle Farm	Richard E. Mandella	Corey S. Nakatani	La Presle Farm
09/22/1995	Thunder Gulch Trainer / D. Wayne Lukas Jockey / Gary L. Stevens Owner / Michael Tabor	D. Wayne Lukas	Gary L. Stevens	Michael Tabor
09/23/1994	Tabasco Cat Trainer / D. Wayne Lukas Jockey / Pat Day Owner / Overbrook Farm & Reynolds	D. Wayne Lukas	Pat Day	Overbrook Farm & Reynolds