2021 Churchill Downs S. presented by Ford

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History

First run in 1911, the Churchill Downs Stakes is run annually at Churchill Downs for sprinters 4-years and older going seven furlongs on dirt. Since 1976, the race has had some recognizable names in its winner’s circle with Pleasant Tap, Distorted Humor, D’Wildcat, Speightstown, Shackleford and Private Zone winning it since 1990.

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Fastest Time (since 1976): 1:20:50
Greatest Winning Margin (since 1976): 5 lengths

Date	Past Winner	Trainer	Jockey	Owner
05/03/2024	Gun Pilot Trainer / Steven M. Asmussen Jockey / Cristian A. Torres Owner / Three Chimneys Farm, LLC	Steven M. Asmussen	Cristian A. Torres	Three Chimneys Farm, LLC
05/05/2023	Cody's Wish Trainer / William I. Mott Jockey / Junior Alvarado Owner / Godolphin, LLC	William I. Mott	Junior Alvarado	Godolphin, LLC
05/06/2022	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
04/30/2021	Flagstaff Trainer / John W. Sadler Jockey / Luis Saez Owner / Lane's End Racing and Hronis Racing LLC	John W. Sadler	Luis Saez	Lane's End Racing and Hronis Racing LLC
05/03/2019	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
05/04/2018	Limousine Liberal Trainer / Ben Colebrook Jockey / Jose L. Ortiz Owner / Katherine G. Ball	Ben Colebrook	Jose L. Ortiz	Katherine G. Ball
05/05/2017	Limousine Liberal Trainer / Ben Colebrook Jockey / Jose L. Ortiz Owner / Katherine G. Ball	Ben Colebrook	Jose L. Ortiz	Katherine G. Ball
05/06/2016	Catalina Red Trainer / Jorge Navarro Jockey / Javier Castellano Owner / Anthony A. Lenci	Jorge Navarro	Javier Castellano	Anthony A. Lenci
05/01/2015	Private Zone Trainer / Jorge Navarro Jockey / Martin A. Pedroza Owner / Good Friends Stable, LLC	Jorge Navarro	Martin A. Pedroza	Good Friends Stable, LLC
05/02/2014	Central Banker Trainer / Albert M. Stall, Jr. Jockey / Corey S. Nakatani Owner / Klaravich Stables, Inc. and Lawrence, William H.	Albert M. Stall, Jr.	Corey S. Nakatani	Klaravich Stables, Inc. and Lawrence, William H.
05/03/2013	Delaunay Trainer / Thomas M. Amoss Jockey / Rosie Napravnik Owner / Maggi Moss	Thomas M. Amoss	Rosie Napravnik	Maggi Moss
05/04/2012	Shackleford Trainer / Dale L. Romans Jockey / Jesus Lopez Castanon Owner / Lauffer, Michael and Cubbedge	Dale L. Romans	Jesus Lopez Castanon	Lauffer, Michael and Cubbedge
05/06/2011	Aikenite Trainer / Todd A. Pletcher Jockey / John R. Velazquez Owner / Dogwood Stable	Todd A. Pletcher	John R. Velazquez	Dogwood Stable
04/30/2010	Atta Boy Roy Trainer / Valorie Lund Jockey / Calvin H. Borel Owner / R.E.V. Racing	Valorie Lund	Calvin H. Borel	R.E.V. Racing
05/01/2009	Accredit Trainer / Michael J. Maker Jockey / Julien R. Leparoux Owner / Ramsey, Kenneth L. and Sarah K.	Michael J. Maker	Julien R. Leparoux	Ramsey, Kenneth L. and Sarah K.
05/02/2008	Elite Squadron Trainer / James E. Baker Jockey / John R. Velazquez Owner / Tom R. Walters	James E. Baker	John R. Velazquez	Tom R. Walters
05/04/2007	Saint Anddan Trainer / Robert J. Frankel Jockey / Rafael Bejarano Owner / Warren, Jr., Mr. and Mrs. William K.	Robert J. Frankel	Rafael Bejarano	Warren, Jr., Mr. and Mrs. William K.
05/05/2006	Trickey Trevor Trainer / Jerry Hollendorfer Jockey / Russell A. Baze Owner / Hollendorfer, Jerry, Jelladian, Dan and Todaro, George	Jerry Hollendorfer	Russell A. Baze	Hollendorfer, Jerry, Jelladian, Dan and Todaro, George
05/06/2005	Battle Won Trainer / Charles Simon Jockey / Ramon A. Dominguez Owner / Manoogian, Jay and Gretchen	Charles Simon	Ramon A. Dominguez	Manoogian, Jay and Gretchen
04/30/2004	Speightstown Trainer / Todd A. Pletcher Jockey / John R. Velazquez Owner / Melnyk, Eugene and Laura	Todd A. Pletcher	John R. Velazquez	Melnyk, Eugene and Laura
05/02/2003	Aldebaran Trainer / Robert J. Frankel Jockey / Jerry D. Bailey Owner / Flaxman Holdings, Ltd.	Robert J. Frankel	Jerry D. Bailey	Flaxman Holdings, Ltd.
05/03/2002	D'wildcat Trainer / Robert B. Hess, Jr. Jockey / Kent J. Desormeaux Owner / Fog City Stable	Robert B. Hess, Jr.	Kent J. Desormeaux	Fog City Stable
05/04/2001	Alannan Trainer / Carl A. Nafzger Jockey / Edgar S. Prado Owner / Eaglestone Farm	Carl A. Nafzger	Edgar S. Prado	Eaglestone Farm
05/05/2000	Straight Man Trainer / Bob Baffert Jockey / Jorge F. Chavez Owner / Lewis, Robert B. and Beverly J.	Bob Baffert	Jorge F. Chavez	Lewis, Robert B. and Beverly J.
04/30/1999	Rock and Roll Trainer / William I. Mott Jockey / Pat Day Owner / Paulson, Madeleine and Craig, Jenny	William I. Mott	Pat Day	Paulson, Madeleine and Craig, Jenny
05/01/1998	Distorted Humor Trainer / W. Elliott Walden Jockey / Gary L. Stevens Owner / Reineman, R. L. and Prestonwood Farms, Inc.	W. Elliott Walden	Gary L. Stevens	Reineman, R. L. and Prestonwood Farms, Inc.
05/02/1997	Diligence Trainer / Nicholas P. Zito Jockey / Mike E. Smith Owner / Kinsman Stable	Nicholas P. Zito	Mike E. Smith	Kinsman Stable
05/03/1996	Criollito (ARG) Trainer / Bob Baffert Jockey / Chris J. McCarron Owner / Lewis, Robert B. and Beverly J.	Bob Baffert	Chris J. McCarron	Lewis, Robert B. and Beverly J.
05/05/1995	Goldseeker Bud Trainer / Angel O. Montano, Sr. Jockey / Willie Martinez Owner / Falkon Stable	Angel O. Montano, Sr.	Willie Martinez	Falkon Stable
05/06/1994	Honor the Hero Trainer / Doug Oliver Jockey / Garrett K. Gomez Owner / Alan Burdick & A & R Ueland	Doug Oliver	Garrett K. Gomez	Alan Burdick & A & R Ueland
04/30/1993	Callide Valley Trainer / Orin J. Glass, Jr. Jockey / Gary L. Stevens Owner / Mary & Gary West	Orin J. Glass, Jr.	Gary L. Stevens	Mary & Gary West
05/01/1992	Pleasant Tap Trainer / Christopher Speckert Jockey / Eddie J. Delahoussaye Owner / Buckland Farm	Christopher Speckert	Eddie J. Delahoussaye	Buckland Farm
05/03/1991	Thirty Six Red Trainer / Nicholas P. Zito Jockey / Jerry D. Bailey Owner / B. Giles Brophy	Nicholas P. Zito	Jerry D. Bailey	B. Giles Brophy
05/04/1990	Beau Genius Trainer / Gerald S. Bennett Jockey / Ricardo D. Lopez Owner / Davidson D Brian	Gerald S. Bennett	Ricardo D. Lopez	Davidson D Brian
05/05/1989	Dancing Spree Trainer / Claude R. McGaughey III Jockey / Pat Day Owner / Phipps O	Claude R. McGaughey III	Pat Day	Phipps O
05/06/1988	Conquer Trainer / D. Wayne Lukas Jockey / Gary L. Stevens Owner / Curnes T J	D. Wayne Lukas	Gary L. Stevens	Curnes T J
05/01/1987	Sovereign's Ace Trainer / Bernard S. Flint Jockey / Laffit A. Pincay, Jr. Owner / Alan Art Stable	Bernard S. Flint	Laffit A. Pincay, Jr.	Alan Art Stable
05/02/1986	Sovereign's Ace Trainer / Bernard S. Flint Jockey / Phil Rubbicco Owner / Alan Art Stables	Bernard S. Flint	Phil Rubbicco	Alan Art Stables
05/01/1985	Bayou Hebert Trainer / Judith H. Zouck Jockey / James McKnight Owner / Burke & Stall	Judith H. Zouck	James McKnight	Burke & Stall
05/01/1985	Rapid Gray Trainer / William I. Mott Jockey / Pat Day Owner / Lucas W F	William I. Mott	Pat Day	Lucas W F
05/02/1984	Habitonia Trainer / Larry D. Edwards Jockey / Pat Day Owner / Sefa F	Larry D. Edwards	Pat Day	Sefa F
05/04/1983	Shot n' Missed Trainer / William I. Mott Jockey / Leroy Moyers Owner / Lucas W F	William I. Mott	Leroy Moyers	Lucas W F
04/28/1982	Top Avenger Trainer / Robert E. Holthus Jockey / Randy P. Romero Owner / Franks John	Robert E. Holthus	Randy P. Romero	Franks John
04/28/1982	Bayou Black Trainer / Frank L. Brothers Jockey / Ronald D. Ardoin Owner / Burke & Stall	Frank L. Brothers	Ronald D. Ardoin	Burke & Stall
04/29/1981	Dreadnought Trainer / James A. Padgett Jockey / Julio C. Espinoza Owner / Centurion Stable	James A. Padgett	Julio C. Espinoza	Centurion Stable
04/30/1980	Dr. Riddick Trainer / Frank L. Brothers Jockey / Don Brumfield Owner / Stall A M	Frank L. Brothers	Don Brumfield	Stall A M
05/02/1979	Trimlea Trainer / John M. Veitch Jockey / Jorge Velasquez Owner / Calumet Farm	John M. Veitch	Jorge Velasquez	Calumet Farm
05/03/1978	To the Quick Trainer / Anthony Basile Jockey / Jose Amy Owner / Bwamazon Farm	Anthony Basile	Jose Amy	Bwamazon Farm
05/04/1977	It's Freezing Trainer / William R. O'Neill Jockey / Eddie J. Delahoussaye Owner / Bwamazon Farm	William R. O'Neill	Eddie J. Delahoussaye	Bwamazon Farm
04/28/1976	Yamanin Trainer / George T. Poole III Jockey / G. Patterson Owner / Doi H	George T. Poole III	G. Patterson	Doi H