2020 Breeders' Cup Sprint

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The world’s fastest Thoroughbreds compete in the Breeders’ Cup Sprint, sometimes achieving speeds nearing 40 mph in the stretch. This race is contested at three- quarters of a mile for male and female horses, 3 years old and older. The race was part of the inaugural Breeders’ Cup program in 1984.

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Fastest Time (since 1976): 1:07:08
Greatest Winning Margin (since 1976): 4 3/4 lengths

Date	Past Winner	Trainer	Jockey	Owner
11/03/2023	Elite Power Trainer / William I. Mott Jockey / Irad Ortiz, Jr. Owner / Juddmonte	William I. Mott	Irad Ortiz, Jr.	Juddmonte
11/04/2022	Elite Power Trainer / William I. Mott Jockey / Irad Ortiz, Jr. Owner / Juddmonte	William I. Mott	Irad Ortiz, Jr.	Juddmonte
11/05/2021	Aloha West Trainer / Wayne M. Catalano Jockey / Jose L. Ortiz Owner / Eclipse Thoroughbred Partners	Wayne M. Catalano	Jose L. Ortiz	Eclipse Thoroughbred Partners
11/06/2020	Whitmore Trainer / Ron Moquett Jockey / Irad Ortiz, Jr. Owner / LaPenta, Robert V., Moquett, R. and Head of Plains Partners	Ron Moquett	Irad Ortiz, Jr.	LaPenta, Robert V., Moquett, R. and Head of Plains Partners
11/01/2019	Mitole Trainer / Steven M. Asmussen Jockey / Ricardo Santana, Jr. Owner / Heiligbrodt, L. William and Corinne	Steven M. Asmussen	Ricardo Santana, Jr.	Heiligbrodt, L. William and Corinne
11/02/2018	Roy H Trainer / Peter Miller Jockey / Paco Lopez Owner / Rockingham Ranch and David A Bernsen LLC	Peter Miller	Paco Lopez	Rockingham Ranch and David A Bernsen LLC
11/03/2017	Roy H Trainer / Peter Miller Jockey / Kent J. Desormeaux Owner / Rockingham Ranch and Bernsen, David A.	Peter Miller	Kent J. Desormeaux	Rockingham Ranch and Bernsen, David A.
11/04/2016	Drefong Trainer / Bob Baffert Jockey / Martin Garcia Owner / Baoma Corporation	Bob Baffert	Martin Garcia	Baoma Corporation
10/30/2015	Runhappy Trainer / Maria Borell Jockey / Edgar S. Prado Owner / James McIngvale	Maria Borell	Edgar S. Prado	James McIngvale
10/31/2014	Work All Week Trainer / Roger A. Brueggemann Jockey / Florent Geroux Owner / Midwest Thoroughbreds, Inc.	Roger A. Brueggemann	Florent Geroux	Midwest Thoroughbreds, Inc.
11/01/2013	Secret Circle Trainer / Bob Baffert Jockey / Martin Garcia Owner / Watson, Karl, Pegram, Michael E. and Weitman, Paul	Bob Baffert	Martin Garcia	Watson, Karl, Pegram, Michael E. and Weitman, Paul
11/02/2012	Trinniberg Trainer / Shivananda Parbhoo Jockey / Willie Martinez Owner / Sherry Parbhoo	Shivananda Parbhoo	Willie Martinez	Sherry Parbhoo
11/04/2011	Amazombie Trainer / William Spawr Jockey / Mike E. Smith Owner / Sanford, Thomas C. and Spawr William	William Spawr	Mike E. Smith	Sanford, Thomas C. and Spawr William
11/05/2010	Big Drama Trainer / David Fawkes Jockey / Eibar Coa Owner / Harold L. Queen	David Fawkes	Eibar Coa	Harold L. Queen
11/06/2009	Dancing in Silks Trainer / Carla Gaines Jockey / Joel Rosario Owner / Ken Kinakin	Carla Gaines	Joel Rosario	Ken Kinakin
10/24/2008	Midnight Lute Trainer / Bob Baffert Jockey / Garrett K. Gomez Owner / Watson and Weitman Performances, LLC and Pegram, Michael E.	Bob Baffert	Garrett K. Gomez	Watson and Weitman Performances, LLC and Pegram, Michael E.
10/26/2007	Midnight Lute Trainer / Bob Baffert Jockey / Garrett K. Gomez Owner / Watson and Weitman Performances, LLC and Pegram, Michael E.	Bob Baffert	Garrett K. Gomez	Watson and Weitman Performances, LLC and Pegram, Michael E.
11/03/2006	Thor's Echo Trainer / Doug F. O'Neill Jockey / Corey S. Nakatani Owner / Royce S. Jaime Racing Stable, Inc. and Suarez Racing, Inc.	Doug F. O'Neill	Corey S. Nakatani	Royce S. Jaime Racing Stable, Inc. and Suarez Racing, Inc.
10/28/2005	Silver Train Trainer / Richard E. Dutrow, Jr. Jockey / Edgar S. Prado Owner / Buckram Oak Farm	Richard E. Dutrow, Jr.	Edgar S. Prado	Buckram Oak Farm
10/29/2004	Speightstown Trainer / Todd A. Pletcher Jockey / John R. Velazquez Owner / Melnyk, Eugene and Laura	Todd A. Pletcher	John R. Velazquez	Melnyk, Eugene and Laura
10/24/2003	Cajun Beat Trainer / Steve Margolis Jockey / Cornelio H. Velasquez Owner / Padua Stables and Iracane, John and Joseph	Steve Margolis	Cornelio H. Velasquez	Padua Stables and Iracane, John and Joseph
10/25/2002	Orientate Trainer / D. Wayne Lukas Jockey / Jerry D. Bailey Owner / Lewis, Robert B. and Beverly J.	D. Wayne Lukas	Jerry D. Bailey	Lewis, Robert B. and Beverly J.
10/26/2001	Squirtle Squirt Trainer / Robert J. Frankel Jockey / Jerry D. Bailey Owner / David Joseph Lanzman	Robert J. Frankel	Jerry D. Bailey	David Joseph Lanzman
11/03/2000	Kona Gold Trainer / Bruce Headley Jockey / Alex O. Solis Owner / Headley, Bruce, Molasky, Irwin and Andrew and High Tech Stable	Bruce Headley	Alex O. Solis	Headley, Bruce, Molasky, Irwin and Andrew and High Tech Stable
11/05/1999	Artax Trainer / Louis Albertrani Jockey / Jorge F. Chavez Owner / Paraneck Stable	Louis Albertrani	Jorge F. Chavez	Paraneck Stable
11/06/1998	Reraise Trainer / Craig Dollase Jockey / Corey S. Nakatani Owner / Fey, B., Han, M., Opas, L., Sinatra, F. and Class Racing Stable	Craig Dollase	Corey S. Nakatani	Fey, B., Han, M., Opas, L., Sinatra, F. and Class Racing Stable
11/07/1997	Elmhurst Trainer / Jenine Sahadi Jockey / Corey S. Nakatani Owner / Evergreen Farm and Sahadi	Jenine Sahadi	Corey S. Nakatani	Evergreen Farm and Sahadi
10/25/1996	Lit de Justice Trainer / Jenine Sahadi Jockey / Corey S. Nakatani Owner / Evergreen Farms	Jenine Sahadi	Corey S. Nakatani	Evergreen Farms
10/27/1995	Desert Stormer Trainer / Frank G. Lyons Jockey / Kent J. Desormeaux Owner / Joanne H. Norr	Frank G. Lyons	Kent J. Desormeaux	Joanne H. Norr
11/04/1994	Cherokee Run Trainer / Frank A. Alexander Jockey / Mike E. Smith Owner / Jill E. Robinson	Frank A. Alexander	Mike E. Smith	Jill E. Robinson
11/05/1993	Cardmania Trainer / Derek Meredith Jockey / Eddie J. Delahoussaye Owner / Jean Couvercelle	Derek Meredith	Eddie J. Delahoussaye	Jean Couvercelle
10/30/1992	Thirty Slews Trainer / Bob Baffert Jockey / Eddie J. Delahoussaye Owner / Degroot, Dutch Masters III and Pegram	Bob Baffert	Eddie J. Delahoussaye	Degroot, Dutch Masters III and Pegram
11/01/1991	Sheikh Albadou (GB) Trainer / Alexander A. Scott Jockey / Pat Eddery Owner / Hilal Salem	Alexander A. Scott	Pat Eddery	Hilal Salem
10/26/1990	Safely Kept Trainer / Alan E. Goldberg Jockey / Craig Perret Owner / Jayeff B Stables	Alan E. Goldberg	Craig Perret	Jayeff B Stables
11/03/1989	Dancing Spree Trainer / Claude R. McGaughey III Jockey / Angel Cordero, Jr. Owner / Ogden Phipps	Claude R. McGaughey III	Angel Cordero, Jr.	Ogden Phipps
11/04/1988	Gulch Trainer / D. Wayne Lukas Jockey / Angel Cordero, Jr. Owner / Peter M. Brant	D. Wayne Lukas	Angel Cordero, Jr.	Peter M. Brant
11/20/1987	Very Subtle Trainer / Melvin F. Stute Jockey / Patrick A. Valenzuela Owner / Ben Rochelle	Melvin F. Stute	Patrick A. Valenzuela	Ben Rochelle
10/31/1986	Smile Trainer / Flint S. Schulhofer Jockey / Jacinto Vasquez Owner / Frances A. Genter Stable, Inc.	Flint S. Schulhofer	Jacinto Vasquez	Frances A. Genter Stable, Inc.
11/01/1985	Precisionist Trainer / Leland Ross Fenstermaker Jockey / Chris J. McCarron Owner / Fred W. Hooper	Leland Ross Fenstermaker	Chris J. McCarron	Fred W. Hooper
11/09/1984	Eillo Trainer / Budd Lepman Jockey / Craig Perret Owner / Crown Stable	Budd Lepman	Craig Perret	Crown Stable