2026 Spendthrift Farm Hopeful S.

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First run in 1903, the Hopeful Stakes at Saratoga is one of the premier 2-year-old races in the country. Currently run over seven furlongs on dirt, the race has a storied winners list with horses such as Peter Pan, Man o' War, Regret, Native Dancer, Nashua, Needles, Hail To Reason, Secretariat and Affirmed winning it in its early years. Since 2000, names such as Afleet Alex and Practical Joke have been a few of the notable winners with 2018 winner Mind Control proving to be a top 3-year-old sprinter the following year when winning the Grade 1 H.

First run in 1903, the Hopeful Stakes at Saratoga is one of the premier 2-year-old races in the country. Currently run over seven furlongs on dirt, the race has a storied winners list with horses such as Peter Pan, Man o' War, Regret, Native Dancer, Nashua, Needles, Hail To Reason, Secretariat and Affirmed winning it in its early years. Since 2000, names such as Afleet Alex and Practical Joke have been a few of the notable winners with 2018 winner Mind Control proving to be a top 3-year-old sprinter the following year when winning the Grade 1 H. Allen Jerkens Stakes at the same track the following year.

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Fastest Time (since 1976): 1:15:40
Greatest Winning Margin (since 1976): 9 3/4 lengths

Date	Past Winner	Trainer	Jockey	Owner
08/31/2025	Ted Noffey Trainer / Todd A. Pletcher Jockey / John R. Velazquez Owner / Spendthrift Farm LLC	Todd A. Pletcher	John R. Velazquez	Spendthrift Farm LLC
09/01/2024	Chancer McPatrick Trainer / Chad C. Brown Jockey / Flavien Prat Owner / Flanagan Racing	Chad C. Brown	Flavien Prat	Flanagan Racing
09/03/2023	Nutella Fella Trainer / Gary C. Contessa Jockey / Junior Alvarado Owner / Bell Gable Stable LLC	Gary C. Contessa	Junior Alvarado	Bell Gable Stable LLC
09/04/2022	Forte Trainer / Todd A. Pletcher Jockey / Irad Ortiz, Jr. Owner / Repole Stable and St. Elias Stable	Todd A. Pletcher	Irad Ortiz, Jr.	Repole Stable and St. Elias Stable
09/05/2021	Gunite Trainer / Steven M. Asmussen Jockey / Ricardo Santana, Jr. Owner / Winchell Thoroughbreds LLC	Steven M. Asmussen	Ricardo Santana, Jr.	Winchell Thoroughbreds LLC
09/06/2020	Jackie's Warrior Trainer / Steven M. Asmussen Jockey / Joel Rosario Owner / Robison, J. Kirk and Robison, Judy	Steven M. Asmussen	Joel Rosario	Robison, J. Kirk and Robison, Judy
09/01/2019	Basin Trainer / Steven M. Asmussen Jockey / Jose L. Ortiz Owner / Jackpot Farm	Steven M. Asmussen	Jose L. Ortiz	Jackpot Farm
09/02/2018	Mind Control Trainer / Gregory D. Sacco Jockey / John R. Velazquez Owner / Red Oak Stable (Brunetti) and Madaket Stables LLC	Gregory D. Sacco	John R. Velazquez	Red Oak Stable (Brunetti) and Madaket Stables LLC
09/03/2017	Sporting Chance Trainer / D. Wayne Lukas Jockey / Luis Saez Owner / Baker, Robert C. and Mack, William L.	D. Wayne Lukas	Luis Saez	Baker, Robert C. and Mack, William L.
09/04/2016	Practical Joke Trainer / Chad C. Brown Jockey / Jose L. Ortiz Owner / Klaravich Stables, Inc. and Lawrence, William H.	Chad C. Brown	Jose L. Ortiz	Klaravich Stables, Inc. and Lawrence, William H.
09/06/2015	Ralis Trainer / Doug F. O'Neill Jockey / Javier Castellano Owner / Reddam Racing LLC	Doug F. O'Neill	Javier Castellano	Reddam Racing LLC
08/31/2014	Competitive Edge Trainer / Todd A. Pletcher Jockey / John R. Velazquez Owner / Favreau, Nancy, Psoinos, Kathy and Tabor, Michael B.	Todd A. Pletcher	John R. Velazquez	Favreau, Nancy, Psoinos, Kathy and Tabor, Michael B.
09/01/2013	Strong Mandate Trainer / D. Wayne Lukas Jockey / Jose L. Ortiz Owner / Baker, Robert C. and Mack, William L.	D. Wayne Lukas	Jose L. Ortiz	Baker, Robert C. and Mack, William L.
09/02/2012	Shanghai Bobby Trainer / Todd A. Pletcher Jockey / Rosie Napravnik Owner / Starlight Racing	Todd A. Pletcher	Rosie Napravnik	Starlight Racing
09/04/2011	Currency Swap Trainer / Teresa M. Pompay Jockey / Rajiv Maragh Owner / Klaravich Stables, Inc. and Lawrence, William H.	Teresa M. Pompay	Rajiv Maragh	Klaravich Stables, Inc. and Lawrence, William H.
09/05/2010	Boys At Tosconova Trainer / Richard E. Dutrow, Jr. Jockey / Ramon A. Dominguez Owner / Jay Em Ess Stable, Hot Racing Stable LLC, Hale, Jr., R., Cady, T., Kanakaris, D.	Richard E. Dutrow, Jr.	Ramon A. Dominguez	Jay Em Ess Stable, Hot Racing Stable LLC, Hale, Jr., R., Cady, T., Kanakaris, D.
09/06/2009	Dublin Trainer / D. Wayne Lukas Jockey / Jamie Theriot Owner / Baker, Robert C. and Mack, William L.	D. Wayne Lukas	Jamie Theriot	Baker, Robert C. and Mack, William L.
08/31/2008	Vineyard Haven Trainer / Robert J. Frankel Jockey / Alan Garcia Owner / Frankel, Robert J., Lazzinnaro, Louis and Diamond Pride LLC	Robert J. Frankel	Alan Garcia	Frankel, Robert J., Lazzinnaro, Louis and Diamond Pride LLC
09/02/2007	Majestic Warrior Trainer / William I. Mott Jockey / Garrett K. Gomez Owner / Kinsman Stable	William I. Mott	Garrett K. Gomez	Kinsman Stable
09/03/2006	Circular Quay Trainer / Todd A. Pletcher Jockey / Garrett K. Gomez Owner / Tabor, Michael B. and Doreen	Todd A. Pletcher	Garrett K. Gomez	Tabor, Michael B. and Doreen
08/26/2005	First Samurai Trainer / Frank L. Brothers Jockey / Jerry D. Bailey Owner / Robbins III, Lansdon B. and Lunsford, Bruce	Frank L. Brothers	Jerry D. Bailey	Robbins III, Lansdon B. and Lunsford, Bruce
08/20/2004	Afleet Alex Trainer / Timothy F. Ritchey Jockey / Jeremy Rose Owner / Cash is King LLC	Timothy F. Ritchey	Jeremy Rose	Cash is King LLC
08/29/2003	Silver Wagon Trainer / Ralph Ziadie Jockey / Jerry D. Bailey Owner / Buckram Oak Farm	Ralph Ziadie	Jerry D. Bailey	Buckram Oak Farm
08/30/2002	Sky Mesa Trainer / John T. Ward, Jr. Jockey / Edgar S. Prado Owner / John C. Oxley	John T. Ward, Jr.	Edgar S. Prado	John C. Oxley
08/31/2001	Came Home Trainer / J. Paco Gonzalez Jockey / Chris J. McCarron Owner / McCaffery, Trudy and Toffan, John A.	J. Paco Gonzalez	Chris J. McCarron	McCaffery, Trudy and Toffan, John A.
09/01/2000	City Zip Trainer / Linda Rice Jockey / Jose A. Santos Owner / Bowling, Carl and Thompson, Charles R.	Linda Rice	Jose A. Santos	Bowling, Carl and Thompson, Charles R.
09/01/2000	Yonaguska Trainer / D. Wayne Lukas Jockey / Jerry D. Bailey Owner / Michael B. Tabor	D. Wayne Lukas	Jerry D. Bailey	Michael B. Tabor
09/03/1999	High Yield Trainer / D. Wayne Lukas Jockey / Jerry D. Bailey Owner / Lewis, Robert B. and Beverly J., Magnier, Mr. and Mrs. John and Tabor, Michael	D. Wayne Lukas	Jerry D. Bailey	Lewis, Robert B. and Beverly J., Magnier, Mr. and Mrs. John and Tabor, Michael
09/04/1998	Lucky Roberto Trainer / Frank A. Alexander Jockey / Robbie G. Davis Owner / J. Mack Robinson	Frank A. Alexander	Robbie G. Davis	J. Mack Robinson
08/29/1997	Favorite Trick Trainer / Patrick B. Byrne Jockey / Pat Day Owner / Joseph Lacombe Stable, Inc.	Patrick B. Byrne	Pat Day	Joseph Lacombe Stable, Inc.
08/30/1996	Smoke Glacken Trainer / Henry L. Carroll Jockey / Craig Perret Owner / William B. Roberts	Henry L. Carroll	Craig Perret	William B. Roberts
08/26/1995	Hennessy Trainer / D. Wayne Lukas Jockey / Gary L. Stevens Owner / Robert B. Lewis	D. Wayne Lukas	Gary L. Stevens	Robert B. Lewis
08/27/1994	Wild Escapade Trainer / Leo O'Brien Jockey / Jorge F. Chavez Owner / Dogwood Stable	Leo O'Brien	Jorge F. Chavez	Dogwood Stable
08/28/1993	Dehere Trainer / Reynaldo H. Nobles Jockey / Chris J. McCarron Owner / Due Process Stable	Reynaldo H. Nobles	Chris J. McCarron	Due Process Stable
08/29/1992	Great Navigator Trainer / John F. Mazza Jockey / Aaron T. Gryder Owner / Roron Stable	John F. Mazza	Aaron T. Gryder	Roron Stable
08/23/1991	Salt Lake Trainer / D. Wayne Lukas Jockey / Mike E. Smith Owner / William T. Young	D. Wayne Lukas	Mike E. Smith	William T. Young
08/24/1990	Deposit Ticket Trainer / D. Wayne Lukas Jockey / Gary L. Stevens Owner / Young W T	D. Wayne Lukas	Gary L. Stevens	Young W T
08/25/1989	Summer Squall Trainer / Neil J. Howard Jockey / Pat Day Owner / Dogwood Stable	Neil J. Howard	Pat Day	Dogwood Stable
08/26/1988	Mercedes Won Trainer / Arnold W. Fink Jockey / Robbie G. Davis Owner / Spencer C	Arnold W. Fink	Robbie G. Davis	Spencer C
08/28/1987	Crusader Sword Trainer / MacKenzie L. Miller Jockey / Randy P. Romero Owner / Rokeby Stable	MacKenzie L. Miller	Randy P. Romero	Rokeby Stable
08/22/1986	Gulch Trainer / LeRoy S. Jolley Jockey / Angel Cordero, Jr. Owner / Brant P M	LeRoy S. Jolley	Angel Cordero, Jr.	Brant P M
08/24/1985	Papal Power Trainer / Charles Peoples Jockey / Donald MacBeth Owner / Sharp B	Charles Peoples	Donald MacBeth	Sharp B
08/25/1984	Chief's Crown Trainer / Roger Laurin Jockey / Donald MacBeth Owner / Star Crown Stable	Roger Laurin	Donald MacBeth	Star Crown Stable
08/20/1983	Capitol South Trainer / Thomas L. Rondinello Jockey / Jerry D. Bailey Owner / Darby Dan Farm	Thomas L. Rondinello	Jerry D. Bailey	Darby Dan Farm
08/27/1982	Copelan Trainer / Mitchell Griffin Jockey / Jerry D. Bailey Owner / Hooper F W	Mitchell Griffin	Jerry D. Bailey	Hooper F W
08/21/1981	Timely Writer Trainer / Dominic F. Imprescia, Jr. Jockey / Roger Danjean Owner / Martin Peter	Dominic F. Imprescia, Jr.	Roger Danjean	Martin Peter
08/22/1980	Tap Shoes Trainer / Howard M. Tesher Jockey / Ruben Hernandez Owner / Peters L J	Howard M. Tesher	Ruben Hernandez	Peters L J
08/24/1979	J. P. Brother Trainer / John P. Campo Jockey / Joseph Imparato Owner / Diamond Peg Stable	John P. Campo	Joseph Imparato	Diamond Peg Stable
08/25/1978	General Assembly Trainer / LeRoy S. Jolley Jockey / Darrel G. McHargue Owner / Firestone B R	LeRoy S. Jolley	Darrel G. McHargue	Firestone B R
08/26/1977	Affirmed Trainer / Lazaro S. Barrera Jockey / Stephen Cauthen Owner / Harbor View Farm	Lazaro S. Barrera	Stephen Cauthen	Harbor View Farm
08/27/1976	Banquet Table Trainer / George T. Poole III Jockey / Jean Cruguet Owner / Whitney C V	George T. Poole III	Jean Cruguet	Whitney C V