Claiborne Breeders' Futurity
Keeneland Race Course ~ 4201 Versailles Road, Lexington, KY 40588
about this race
The Breeders' Futurity Stakes is a 1 1/16-mile race for 2-year-olds on the main track at Keeneland Race Course. The race was first held in 1910 and has been held annually since 1938. The winner earns a spot in the Breeders' Cup Juvenile starting gate and the top four finishers earn points toward the 2015 Kentucky Derby.
The Breeders' Futurity Stakes is a 1 1/16-mile race for 2-year-olds on the main track at Keeneland Race Course. The race was first held in 1910 and has been held annually since 1938. The winner earns a spot in the Breeders' Cup Juvenile starting gate and the top four finishers earn points toward the 2015 Kentucky Derby.
The Breeders' Futurity is currently sponsored by Claiborne Farm, which has won the race five times as an owner. Several champions have won the race, including Round Table, Swale, Forty Niner, Boston Harbor and Favorite Trick. Other top horses to have captured the race include Tejano Run, Honour and Glory, Cat Thief, Captain Steve and Dullahan.
The speed record at the current distance of the race is held by Polar Expedition, who won the Breeders' Futurity in 1:42.20 in 1993. The 10-length margin of victory recorded by Gold Stage in 1979 is also a record. Jockey Don Brumfeld and trainer D. Wayne Lukas have tallied a record five and six wins apiece in the race, respectively.
Fastest Time (since 1976): 1:26:20
Greatest Winning Margin (since 1976): 10 lengths
Date | Past Winner | Trainer | Jockey | Owner |
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10/08/2021 | Rattle N Roll
| Kenneth G. McPeek | Brian Joseph Hernandez, Jr. | Lucky Seven Stable |
10/02/2020 | Essential Quality
| Brad H. Cox | Luis Saez | Godolphin, LLC |
10/04/2019 | Maxfield
| Brendan P. Walsh | Jose L. Ortiz | Godolphin, LLC |
10/05/2018 | Knicks Go
| Ben Colebrook | Albin Jimenez | KRA Stud Farm |
10/06/2017 | Free Drop Billy
| Dale L. Romans | Robby Albarado | Albaugh Family Stables LLC |
10/07/2016 | Classic Empire
| Mark E. Casse | Julien R. Leparoux | John C. Oxley |
10/02/2015 | Brody's Cause
| Dale L. Romans | Corey J. Lanerie | Albaugh Family Stables LLC |
10/03/2014 | Carpe Diem
| Todd A. Pletcher | John R. Velazquez | WinStar Farm LLC and Stonestreet Stables LLC |
10/04/2013 | We Miss Artie
| Todd A. Pletcher | John R. Velazquez | Ramsey, Kenneth L. and Sarah K. |
10/05/2012 | Joha
| Michael J. Maker | Rajiv Maragh | Bluegrass Equine Bloodstock LLC |
10/07/2011 | Dullahan
| Dale L. Romans | Kent J. Desormeaux | Donegal Racing |
10/08/2010 | J. B.'s Thunder
| Albert M. Stall, Jr. | Shaun Bridgmohan | Columbine Stable LLC. |
10/09/2009 | Noble's Promise
| Kenneth G. McPeek | Willie Martinez | Chasing Dreams Racing 2008 LLC |
10/03/2008 | Square Eddie
| John R. Best | Rafael Bejarano | J. Paul Reddam |
10/05/2007 | Wicked Style
| George R. Arnold, II | Robby Albarado | Ashbrook Farm |
10/06/2006 | Great Hunter
| Doug F. O'Neill | Victor Espinoza | J. Paul Reddam |
10/07/2005 | Dawn of War
| Dale L. Romans | John Jacinto | Ramsey, Kenneth L. and Sarah K. |
10/08/2004 | Consolidator
| D. Wayne Lukas | Rafael Bejarano | Lewis, Robert B. and Beverly J. |
10/03/2003 | Eurosilver
| Nicholas P. Zito | Javier Castellano | Buckram Oak Farm |
10/04/2002 | Sky Mesa
| John T. Ward, Jr. | Edgar S. Prado | John C. Oxley |
10/05/2001 | Siphonic
| David E. Hofmans | Chris J. McCarron | Amerman Racing LLC |
10/07/2000 | Arabian Light
| Bob Baffert | Shane J. Sellers | The Thoroughbred Corporation |
10/09/1999 | Captain Steve
| Bob Baffert | Garrett K. Gomez | Mike Pegram |
10/17/1998 | Cat Thief
| D. Wayne Lukas | Pat Day | Overbrook Farm |
10/17/1997 | Favorite Trick
| Patrick B. Byrne | Pat Day | Joseph Lacombe Stable, Inc. |
10/10/1996 | Boston Harbor
| D. Wayne Lukas | Jerry D. Bailey | Overbrook Farm |
10/07/1995 | Honour and Glory
| D. Wayne Lukas | Pat Day | Michael Tabor |
10/22/1994 | Tejano Run
| Kenneth G. McPeek | Jerry D. Bailey | Roy K. Monroe |
10/23/1993 | Polar Expedition
| Hugh H. Robertson | Curt C. Bourque | JAMES B. CODY |
10/17/1992 | Mountain Cat
| D. Wayne Lukas | Pat Day | Overbrook Farm |
10/19/1991 | Dance Floor
| D. Wayne Lukas | Charles R. Woods, Jr. | Oaktown Stable |
10/11/1990 | Sir Bordeaux
| Ronnie G. Warren | Wigberto S. Ramos | Hardamon & Trislar |
10/12/1989 | Slavic
| Flint S. Schulhofer | Jose A. Santos | Perry W H |
10/19/1988 | Fast Play
| Claude R. McGaughey III | Angel Cordero, Jr. | Phipps O |
10/29/1987 | Forty Niner
| Woodford C. Stephens | Eddie Maple | Claiborne Farm |
10/09/1986 | Orono
| Carl A. Nafzger | Sandy Hawley | Bayview Farm |
10/18/1985 | Tasso
| Neil D. Drysdale | Laffit A. Pincay, Jr. | Robbins & Sams |
10/19/1984 | Crater Fire
| D. Hal Griffitt | Daryl Montoya | Crater & Hinkle IV |
10/07/1983 | Swale
| Woodford C. Stephens | Eddie Maple | Claiborne Farm |
10/15/1982 | Highland Park
| Anthony Basile | John Lively | Bwamazon Farm |
10/23/1981 | D'Accord
| Bertram R. Firestone | D. G. McHargue | Firestone B R |
10/03/1980 | Fairway Phantom
| Carl A. Nafzger | John Lively | Floyd W H |
10/12/1979 | Gold Stage
| William Curtis, Jr. | Don Brumfield | Hofmann Mrs P B |
10/06/1978 | Strike Your Colors
| Del W. Carroll | Eddie J. Delahoussaye | Farish W S III |
10/07/1977 | Gonquin
| Jerry M. Fanning | Frank Olivares | Scully J |
10/08/1976 | Run Dusty Run
| William E. Adams | D. G. McHargue | Golden Chance Farm Inc |
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