2026 American Pharoah S. Presented by DK Horse

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History

The FrontRunner Stakes has been a fall staple at Santa Anita Park since 1970. Formerly known as the Norfolk Stakes, the race occurs in late September and, as a "Win and You're In" qualifier, often determines the leading West Coast 2-year-old heading into the Breeders' Cup Juvenile. American Pharoah won the race en route to champion 2-year-old honors in 2014. The next year, Nyquist won the race on his way to champion 2-year-old honors.

Other top-class horses to have won the FrontRunner include Chief's Crown, Capote, Best Pal, Bertrando, Free House, Dixie Union and Lookin at Lucky. Jockey Alex Solis and trainer Bob Baffert each have a record seven wins in the race.

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Fastest Time (since 1976): 1:34:86
Greatest Winning Margin (since 1976): 14 lengths

Date	Past Winner	Trainer	Jockey	Owner
10/02/2026	Hughes Trainer / Bob Baffert Jockey / Juan J. Hernandez Owner / Front Row Club, Starlight Racing, Madaket Stables, et. al.	Bob Baffert	Juan J. Hernandez	Front Row Club, Starlight Racing, Madaket Stables, et. al.
10/03/2025	Intrepido Trainer / Jeff Mullins Jockey / Hector Isaac Berrios Owner / Dutch Girl Holdings LLC and Irving Ventures LLC	Jeff Mullins	Hector Isaac Berrios	Dutch Girl Holdings LLC and Irving Ventures LLC
10/04/2024	Citizen Bull Trainer / Bob Baffert Jockey / Martin Garcia Owner / SF Racing LLC, Starlight Racing, Madaket Stables LLC, Stonestreet Stables LLC, Dianne Bashor, et al	Bob Baffert	Martin Garcia	SF Racing LLC, Starlight Racing, Madaket Stables LLC, Stonestreet Stables LLC, Dianne Bashor, et al
10/06/2023	Muth Trainer / Bob Baffert Jockey / Juan J. Hernandez Owner / Zedan Racing Stables, Inc.	Bob Baffert	Juan J. Hernandez	Zedan Racing Stables, Inc.
10/07/2022	Cave Rock Trainer / Bob Baffert Jockey / Juan J. Hernandez Owner / Pegram, Michael E., Watson, Karl and Weitman, Paul	Bob Baffert	Juan J. Hernandez	Pegram, Michael E., Watson, Karl and Weitman, Paul
09/30/2021	Corniche Trainer / Bob Baffert Jockey / Mike E. Smith Owner / Speedway Stables LLC	Bob Baffert	Mike E. Smith	Speedway Stables LLC
09/25/2020	Get Her Number Trainer / Peter Miller Jockey / Flavien Prat Owner / Gary Barber	Peter Miller	Flavien Prat	Gary Barber
09/26/2019	Eight Rings Trainer / Bob Baffert Jockey / John R. Velazquez Owner / SF Racing LLC, Starlight Racing, Madaket Stables LLC, Hertrich, III, Frederick, Fielding, John D. and Golconda Stables	Bob Baffert	John R. Velazquez	SF Racing LLC, Starlight Racing, Madaket Stables LLC, Hertrich, III, Frederick, Fielding, John D. and Golconda Stables
09/28/2018	Game Winner Trainer / Bob Baffert Jockey / Joel Rosario Owner / Gary and Mary West	Bob Baffert	Joel Rosario	Gary and Mary West
09/29/2017	Bolt d'Oro Trainer / Mick Ruis, Sr. Jockey / Corey S. Nakatani Owner / Ruis Racing LLC	Mick Ruis, Sr.	Corey S. Nakatani	Ruis Racing LLC
09/30/2016	Gormley Trainer / John A. Shirreffs Jockey / Victor Espinoza Owner / Moss, Mr. and Mrs. Jerome S.	John A. Shirreffs	Victor Espinoza	Moss, Mr. and Mrs. Jerome S.
09/25/2015	Nyquist Trainer / Doug F. O'Neill Jockey / Mario Gutierrez Owner / Reddam Racing LLC	Doug F. O'Neill	Mario Gutierrez	Reddam Racing LLC
09/26/2014	American Pharoah Trainer / Bob Baffert Jockey / Victor Espinoza Owner / Zayat Stables, LLC	Bob Baffert	Victor Espinoza	Zayat Stables, LLC
09/27/2013	Bond Holder Trainer / Doug F. O'Neill Jockey / Mario Gutierrez Owner / Reddam Racing LLC	Doug F. O'Neill	Mario Gutierrez	Reddam Racing LLC
09/28/2012	Power Broker Trainer / Bob Baffert Jockey / Rafael Bejarano Owner / Gary and Mary West	Bob Baffert	Rafael Bejarano	Gary and Mary West
09/30/2011	Creative Cause Trainer / Mike Harrington Jockey / Joel Rosario Owner / Heinz H. Steinmann	Mike Harrington	Joel Rosario	Heinz H. Steinmann
10/01/2010	Jaycito Trainer / Mike R. Mitchell Jockey / Mike E. Smith Owner / Zayat Stables, LLC	Mike R. Mitchell	Mike E. Smith	Zayat Stables, LLC
10/03/2009	Lookin At Lucky Trainer / Bob Baffert Jockey / Garrett K. Gomez Owner / Pegram, Michael E., Watson, Karl and Weitman, Paul	Bob Baffert	Garrett K. Gomez	Pegram, Michael E., Watson, Karl and Weitman, Paul
09/27/2008	Street Hero Trainer / Myung Kwon Cho Jockey / Alex O. Solis Owner / Myung Kwon Cho	Myung Kwon Cho	Alex O. Solis	Myung Kwon Cho
09/29/2007	Dixie Chatter Trainer / Richard E. Mandella Jockey / Richard Migliore Owner / Herman Sarkowsky	Richard E. Mandella	Richard Migliore	Herman Sarkowsky
10/07/2006	Stormello Trainer / William L. Currin Jockey / Kent J. Desormeaux Owner / Currin, William L. and Eisman, Alvin	William L. Currin	Kent J. Desormeaux	Currin, William L. and Eisman, Alvin
10/01/2005	Brother Derek Trainer / Dan L. Hendricks Jockey / Alex O. Solis Owner / Cecil N. Peacock	Dan L. Hendricks	Alex O. Solis	Cecil N. Peacock
10/02/2004	Roman Ruler Trainer / Bob Baffert Jockey / Corey S. Nakatani Owner / Fog City Stable	Bob Baffert	Corey S. Nakatani	Fog City Stable
10/04/2003	Ruler's Court Trainer / Eoin G. Harty Jockey / Alex O. Solis Owner / Darley Stable	Eoin G. Harty	Alex O. Solis	Darley Stable
10/04/2002	Kafwain Trainer / Bob Baffert Jockey / Victor Espinoza Owner / The Thoroughbred Corporation	Bob Baffert	Victor Espinoza	The Thoroughbred Corporation
09/28/2001	Essence of Dubai Trainer / Eoin G. Harty Jockey / Alex O. Solis Owner / Godolphin, LLC	Eoin G. Harty	Alex O. Solis	Godolphin, LLC
10/06/2000	Flame Thrower Trainer / Bob Baffert Jockey / Victor Espinoza Owner / Gary M. Garber	Bob Baffert	Victor Espinoza	Gary M. Garber
10/09/1999	Dixie Union Trainer / Richard E. Mandella Jockey / Alex O. Solis Owner / Diamond A Racing Corporation and Sarkowsky, Herman	Richard E. Mandella	Alex O. Solis	Diamond A Racing Corporation and Sarkowsky, Herman
10/10/1998	Buck Trout Trainer / Mike Harrington Jockey / Eddie J. Delahoussaye Owner / Heinz H. Steinmann	Mike Harrington	Eddie J. Delahoussaye	Heinz H. Steinmann
10/18/1997	Souvenir Copy Trainer / Bob Baffert Jockey / Gary L. Stevens Owner / Golden Eagle Farm	Bob Baffert	Gary L. Stevens	Golden Eagle Farm
10/05/1996	Free House Trainer / J. Paco Gonzalez Jockey / Kent J. Desormeaux Owner / McCaffery, Trudy and Toffan, John A.	J. Paco Gonzalez	Kent J. Desormeaux	McCaffery, Trudy and Toffan, John A.
10/07/1995	Future Quest Trainer / Ronald L. McAnally Jockey / Kent J. Desormeaux Owner / V H W Stables (lessee)	Ronald L. McAnally	Kent J. Desormeaux	V H W Stables (lessee)
10/08/1994	Supremo Trainer / Richard W. Mulhall Jockey / Gary L. Stevens Owner / The Thoroughbred Corp	Richard W. Mulhall	Gary L. Stevens	The Thoroughbred Corp
10/09/1993	Shepherd's Field Trainer / Brad MacDonald Jockey / Chris J. McCarron Owner / Camptown Stable	Brad MacDonald	Chris J. McCarron	Camptown Stable
10/10/1992	River Special Trainer / Robert B. Hess, Jr. Jockey / Kent J. Desormeaux Owner / Golden Eagle Farm	Robert B. Hess, Jr.	Kent J. Desormeaux	Golden Eagle Farm
10/12/1991	Bertrando Trainer / Bruce Headley Jockey / Alex O. Solis Owner / Headley, Nahem & 505 Farms	Bruce Headley	Alex O. Solis	Headley, Nahem & 505 Farms
10/06/1990	Best Pal Trainer / Ian P. D. Jory Jockey / Patrick A. Valenzuela Owner / Golden Eagle Farm	Ian P. D. Jory	Patrick A. Valenzuela	Golden Eagle Farm
10/14/1989	Grand Canyon Trainer / D. Wayne Lukas Jockey / Chris J. McCarron Owner / Lukas & Overbrook Farm	D. Wayne Lukas	Chris J. McCarron	Lukas & Overbrook Farm
10/14/1988	Hawkster Trainer / Ronald L. McAnally Jockey / Patrick A. Valenzuela Owner / Meredith J S	Ronald L. McAnally	Patrick A. Valenzuela	Meredith J S
10/30/1987	Saratoga Passage Trainer / Robert W. Leonard Jockey / Joseph J. Steiner Owner / Saratoga I Stable	Robert W. Leonard	Joseph J. Steiner	Saratoga I Stable
10/10/1986	Capote Trainer / D. Wayne Lukas Jockey / Laffit A. Pincay, Jr. Owner / Beal & French Jr & Klein	D. Wayne Lukas	Laffit A. Pincay, Jr.	Beal & French Jr & Klein
10/12/1985	Snow Chief Trainer / Melvin F. Stute Jockey / Alex O. Solis Owner / Grinstead & Rochelle	Melvin F. Stute	Alex O. Solis	Grinstead & Rochelle
10/26/1984	Chief's Crown Trainer / Roger Laurin Jockey / Donald MacBeth Owner / Star Crown Stable	Roger Laurin	Donald MacBeth	Star Crown Stable
11/04/1983	Fali Time Trainer / Gary F. Jones Jockey / Sandy Hawley Owner / Mamakos & Stubrin	Gary F. Jones	Sandy Hawley	Mamakos & Stubrin
10/29/1982	Roving Boy Trainer / Joseph Manzi Jockey / Eddie J. Delahoussaye Owner / Hibbert R E	Joseph Manzi	Eddie J. Delahoussaye	Hibbert R E
10/30/1981	Stalwart Trainer / D. Wayne Lukas Jockey / Chris J. McCarron Owner / Warner M L	D. Wayne Lukas	Chris J. McCarron	Warner M L
11/14/1980	High Counsel Trainer / Charles E. Whittingham Jockey / Larry M. Gilligan Owner / Hunt n B	Charles E. Whittingham	Larry M. Gilligan	Hunt n B
11/14/1980	Sir Dancer Trainer / Charles M. Marikian Jockey / Frank Olivares Owner / George Arakelian Famrs Inc	Charles M. Marikian	Frank Olivares	George Arakelian Famrs Inc
10/27/1979	The Carpenter Trainer / Willard L. Proctor Jockey / Chris J. McCarron Owner / Cardiff Stud Farm	Willard L. Proctor	Chris J. McCarron	Cardiff Stud Farm
10/28/1978	Flying Paster Trainer / Gordon C. Campbell Jockey / Don Pierce Owner / Ridder B J	Gordon C. Campbell	Don Pierce	Ridder B J
11/05/1977	Balzac Trainer / Charles E. Whittingham Jockey / William Shoemaker Owner / Keck Mrs H B	Charles E. Whittingham	William Shoemaker	Keck Mrs H B
11/06/1976	Habitony (IRE) Trainer / A. T. Doyle Jockey / William Shoemaker Owner / Pejsa A W	A. T. Doyle	William Shoemaker	Pejsa A W