2026 Spinaway Stakes

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Contested at a distance of seven eighths of mile (seven furlongs), the Spinaway Stakes is run annually at Saratoga and is one of the first major graded stakes races open to 2-year-old fillies. This race often serves as a major steppingstone to the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies and is a "Win and You're In" event for that race.

Since 1990, fillies such as Meadow Star, Flanders, Ashado, Hot Dixie Chick, R Heat Lightning, Sweet Reason and Rachel's Valentina have won the race.

Contested at a distance of seven eighths of mile (seven furlongs), the Spinaway Stakes is run annually at Saratoga and is one of the first major graded stakes races open to 2-year-old fillies. This race often serves as a major steppingstone to the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies and is a "Win and You're In" event for that race.

Since 1990, fillies such as Meadow Star, Flanders, Ashado, Hot Dixie Chick, R Heat Lightning, Sweet Reason and Rachel's Valentina have won the race.

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Fastest Time (since 1976): 1:09:40
Greatest Winning Margin (since 1976): 13 1/4 lengths

Date	Past Winner	Trainer	Jockey	Owner
08/29/2025	Tommy Jo Trainer / Todd A. Pletcher Jockey / Kendrick Carmouche Owner / Spendthrift Farm LLC	Todd A. Pletcher	Kendrick Carmouche	Spendthrift Farm LLC
08/30/2024	Immersive Trainer / Brad H. Cox Jockey / Manuel Franco Owner / Godolphin, LLC	Brad H. Cox	Manuel Franco	Godolphin, LLC
09/02/2023	Brightwork Trainer / John Alexander Ortiz Jockey / Irad Ortiz, Jr. Owner / WSS Racing, LLC	John Alexander Ortiz	Irad Ortiz, Jr.	WSS Racing, LLC
09/03/2022	Leave No Trace Trainer / Philip M. Serpe Jockey / Jose Lezcano Owner / WellSpring Stables	Philip M. Serpe	Jose Lezcano	WellSpring Stables
09/04/2021	Echo Zulu Trainer / Steven M. Asmussen Jockey / Ricardo Santana, Jr. Owner / L and N Racing LLC and Winchell Thoroughbreds LLC	Steven M. Asmussen	Ricardo Santana, Jr.	L and N Racing LLC and Winchell Thoroughbreds LLC
09/05/2020	Vequist Trainer / Robert E. Reid, Jr. Jockey / Luis Saez Owner / Barber, Gary, Wachtel Stable and Swilcan Stable LLC	Robert E. Reid, Jr.	Luis Saez	Barber, Gary, Wachtel Stable and Swilcan Stable LLC
08/31/2019	Perfect Alibi Trainer / Mark E. Casse Jockey / Irad Ortiz, Jr. Owner / Tracy Farmer	Mark E. Casse	Irad Ortiz, Jr.	Tracy Farmer
08/31/2018	Sippican Harbor Trainer / Gary C. Contessa Jockey / Joel Rosario Owner / Lee Pokoik	Gary C. Contessa	Joel Rosario	Lee Pokoik
09/01/2017	Lady Ivanka Trainer / Rudy R. Rodriguez Jockey / Irad Ortiz, Jr. Owner / Dubb, Michael, Bethlehem Stables LLC, Imperio, Michael and Montanye, Susan	Rudy R. Rodriguez	Irad Ortiz, Jr.	Dubb, Michael, Bethlehem Stables LLC, Imperio, Michael and Montanye, Susan
09/02/2016	Sweet Loretta Trainer / Todd A. Pletcher Jockey / Javier Castellano Owner / St. Elias Stable	Todd A. Pletcher	Javier Castellano	St. Elias Stable
09/02/2016	Pretty City Dancer Trainer / Mark E. Casse Jockey / Irad Ortiz, Jr. Owner / John C. Oxley	Mark E. Casse	Irad Ortiz, Jr.	John C. Oxley
09/04/2015	Rachel's Valentina Trainer / Todd A. Pletcher Jockey / John R. Velazquez Owner / Stonestreet Stables LLC	Todd A. Pletcher	John R. Velazquez	Stonestreet Stables LLC
08/30/2014	Condo Commando Trainer / Rudy R. Rodriguez Jockey / Joe Bravo Owner / Dubb, Michael, Bethlehem Stables LLC and The Elkstone Group LLC	Rudy R. Rodriguez	Joe Bravo	Dubb, Michael, Bethlehem Stables LLC and The Elkstone Group LLC
08/31/2013	Sweet Reason Trainer / Leah Gyarmati Jockey / Alex O. Solis Owner / Treadway Racing Stable	Leah Gyarmati	Alex O. Solis	Treadway Racing Stable
09/01/2012	So Many Ways Trainer / Anthony W. Dutrow Jockey / Javier Castellano Owner / Maggi Moss	Anthony W. Dutrow	Javier Castellano	Maggi Moss
09/03/2011	Grace Hall Trainer / Anthony W. Dutrow Jockey / Ramon A. Dominguez Owner / Dubb, Michael, Bethlehem Stables LLC and Grant, Stuart	Anthony W. Dutrow	Ramon A. Dominguez	Dubb, Michael, Bethlehem Stables LLC and Grant, Stuart
09/04/2010	R Heat Lightning Trainer / Todd A. Pletcher Jockey / Garrett K. Gomez Owner / E. Paul Robsham Stables LLC	Todd A. Pletcher	Garrett K. Gomez	E. Paul Robsham Stables LLC
09/05/2009	Hot Dixie Chick Trainer / Steven M. Asmussen Jockey / Robby Albarado Owner / Grace Stables LLC	Steven M. Asmussen	Robby Albarado	Grace Stables LLC
08/30/2008	Mani Bhavan Trainer / Steve Klesaris Jockey / Alan Garcia Owner / Puglisi Racing and TYB Stable	Steve Klesaris	Alan Garcia	Puglisi Racing and TYB Stable
09/01/2007	Irish Smoke Trainer / Patrick L. Biancone Jockey / Julien R. Leparoux Owner / West Point Thoroughbreds and Lakin, Lewis G.	Patrick L. Biancone	Julien R. Leparoux	West Point Thoroughbreds and Lakin, Lewis G.
09/02/2006	Appealing Zophie Trainer / Scott Blasi Jockey / Shaun Bridgmohan Owner / Heiligbrodt Racing Stable	Scott Blasi	Shaun Bridgmohan	Heiligbrodt Racing Stable
08/25/2005	Adieu Trainer / Todd A. Pletcher Jockey / John R. Velazquez Owner / Magnier, Mrs. John, Smith, Derrick and Tabor, Michael B.	Todd A. Pletcher	John R. Velazquez	Magnier, Mrs. John, Smith, Derrick and Tabor, Michael B.
08/19/2004	Sense of Style Trainer / Patrick L. Biancone Jockey / Edgar S. Prado Owner / Tabor, Michael B. and Smith, Derrick	Patrick L. Biancone	Edgar S. Prado	Tabor, Michael B. and Smith, Derrick
08/28/2003	Ashado Trainer / Todd A. Pletcher Jockey / Edgar S. Prado Owner / Starlight Racing	Todd A. Pletcher	Edgar S. Prado	Starlight Racing
08/29/2002	Awesome Humor Trainer / W. Elliott Walden Jockey / Pat Day Owner / WinStar Farm LLC	W. Elliott Walden	Pat Day	WinStar Farm LLC
08/30/2001	Cashier's Dream Trainer / Steven M. Asmussen Jockey / Donnie J. Meche Owner / Heiligbrodt Racing Stable and Team Valor	Steven M. Asmussen	Donnie J. Meche	Heiligbrodt Racing Stable and Team Valor
08/31/2000	Stormy Pick Trainer / Benjamin W. Perkins, Jr. Jockey / Jose C. Ferrer Owner / Raymond Dweck	Benjamin W. Perkins, Jr.	Jose C. Ferrer	Raymond Dweck
09/02/1999	Circle of Life Trainer / Todd A. Pletcher Jockey / John R. Velazquez Owner / Michael B. Tabor	Todd A. Pletcher	John R. Velazquez	Michael B. Tabor
09/03/1998	Things Change Trainer / Linda Rice Jockey / Jose A. Santos Owner / John D. Ball	Linda Rice	Jose A. Santos	John D. Ball
08/28/1997	Countess Diana Trainer / Patrick B. Byrne Jockey / Shane J. Sellers Owner / Richard S. Kaster	Patrick B. Byrne	Shane J. Sellers	Richard S. Kaster
08/29/1996	Oath Trainer / Frank L. Brothers Jockey / Shane J. Sellers Owner / Cherry Valley Farm LLC	Frank L. Brothers	Shane J. Sellers	Cherry Valley Farm LLC
08/27/1995	Golden Attraction Trainer / D. Wayne Lukas Jockey / Gary L. Stevens Owner / William T. Young	D. Wayne Lukas	Gary L. Stevens	William T. Young
08/28/1994	Flanders Trainer / D. Wayne Lukas Jockey / Pat Day Owner / William T. Young	D. Wayne Lukas	Pat Day	William T. Young
08/29/1993	Strategic Maneuver Trainer / Flint S. Schulhofer Jockey / Jose A. Santos Owner / Philip Teinowitz	Flint S. Schulhofer	Jose A. Santos	Philip Teinowitz
08/30/1992	Family Enterprize Trainer / Joseph H. Pierce, Jr. Jockey / Pat Day Owner / Two Sisters Stable	Joseph H. Pierce, Jr.	Pat Day	Two Sisters Stable
08/25/1991	Miss Iron Smoke Trainer / Brian A. Mayberry Jockey / Martin A. Pedroza Owner / Jan Siegel	Brian A. Mayberry	Martin A. Pedroza	Jan Siegel
08/26/1990	Meadow Star Trainer / LeRoy S. Jolley Jockey / Jose A. Santos Owner / Icahn Carl	LeRoy S. Jolley	Jose A. Santos	Icahn Carl
08/27/1989	Stella Madrid Trainer / D. Wayne Lukas Jockey / Angel Cordero, Jr. Owner / Brant P M	D. Wayne Lukas	Angel Cordero, Jr.	Brant P M
08/28/1988	Seattle Meteor Trainer / Ross R. Pearce Jockey / Randy P. Romero Owner / Buckland Farm	Ross R. Pearce	Randy P. Romero	Buckland Farm
08/30/1987	Over All Trainer / D. Wayne Lukas Jockey / Angel Cordero, Jr. Owner / Klein E V	D. Wayne Lukas	Angel Cordero, Jr.	Klein E V
08/24/1986	Tappiano Trainer / Flint S. Schulhofer Jockey / Jean Cruguet Owner / Genter Frances A	Flint S. Schulhofer	Jean Cruguet	Genter Frances A
08/25/1985	Family Style Trainer / D. Wayne Lukas Jockey / Donald MacBeth Owner / Klein E V	D. Wayne Lukas	Donald MacBeth	Klein E V
08/26/1984	Tiltalating Trainer / D. Wayne Lukas Jockey / Angel Cordero, Jr. Owner / Klein E V	D. Wayne Lukas	Angel Cordero, Jr.	Klein E V
08/21/1983	Buzz My Bell Trainer / James J. Toner Jockey / Jorge Velasquez Owner / Kimmel C P	James J. Toner	Jorge Velasquez	Kimmel C P
08/28/1982	Share the Fantasy Trainer / LeRoy S. Jolley Jockey / Jeff Fell Owner / Robins G	LeRoy S. Jolley	Jeff Fell	Robins G
08/22/1981	Before Dawn Trainer / John M. Veitch Jockey / Gregg McCarron Owner / Calumet Farm	John M. Veitch	Gregg McCarron	Calumet Farm
08/23/1980	Prayers'n Promises Trainer / Thomas L. Rondinello Jockey / Angel Cordero, Jr. Owner / Galbreath D M	Thomas L. Rondinello	Angel Cordero, Jr.	Galbreath D M
08/25/1979	Smart Angle Trainer / Woodford C. Stephens Jockey / Sam Maple Owner / Ryehill Farm	Woodford C. Stephens	Sam Maple	Ryehill Farm
08/24/1978	Palm Hut Trainer / James E. Picou Jockey / Roger I. Velez Owner / Roebling J M	James E. Picou	Roger I. Velez	Roebling J M
08/25/1977	Sherry Peppers Trainer / Thomas J. Kelly Jockey / Angel Cordero, Jr. Owner / Martin T B	Thomas J. Kelly	Angel Cordero, Jr.	Martin T B
08/26/1976	Mrs. Warren Trainer / Woodford C. Stephens Jockey / Eddie Maple Owner / Hardin Mrs T	Woodford C. Stephens	Eddie Maple	Hardin Mrs T