2022 Woodford S. Presented by FanDuel

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Trainer Wesley Ward was pretty excited about Golden Pal's chances for a repeat victory in November in the Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint even before his romping victory in the $315,175 Woodford Stakes Presented by FanDuel.

What is he now?

“We couldn’t be more excited,” Ward said after watching the 4-year-old Uncle Mo colt toy with eight rivals through the 5 1/2 furlongs before winning by 1 1/2 lengths in a stakes-record time of 1:01.39 on firm turf.

Golden Pal shot right to the front as the field left the starting gate and showed the way for jockey Irad Ortiz Jr. through quarter-mile fractions of :21.25, :43.42. It did not appear Ortiz was even asking for his best as Golden Pal scored his eighth win from 12 starts.

“He’s just a fast horse,” Ortiz said.—Bob Kieckhefer

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Fastest Time (since 1976): 1:01:39
Greatest Winning Margin (since 1976): 2 1/2 lengths

Date	Past Winner	Trainer	Jockey	Owner
10/06/2023	Arzak Trainer / Michael J. Trombetta Jockey / Joel Rosario Owner / Sonata Stable	Michael J. Trombetta	Joel Rosario	Sonata Stable
10/07/2022	Golden Pal Trainer / Wesley A. Ward Jockey / Irad Ortiz, Jr. Owner / Westerberg, Magnier, Tabor, and Smith.	Wesley A. Ward	Irad Ortiz, Jr.	Westerberg, Magnier, Tabor, and Smith.
10/08/2021	Golden Pal Trainer / Wesley A. Ward Jockey / John R. Velazquez Owner / Westerberg, Magnier, Tabor, and Smith.	Wesley A. Ward	John R. Velazquez	Westerberg, Magnier, Tabor, and Smith.
10/02/2020	Leinster Trainer / George R. Arnold, II Jockey / Luis Saez Owner / Dunne, Amy E., Miley, Brenda, Westrock Stables LLC and Wilkinson, Jean	George R. Arnold, II	Luis Saez	Dunne, Amy E., Miley, Brenda, Westrock Stables LLC and Wilkinson, Jean
10/04/2019	Stubbins Trainer / Doug F. O'Neill Jockey / Joel Rosario Owner / McShane Racing, LLC	Doug F. O'Neill	Joel Rosario	McShane Racing, LLC
10/05/2018	Bucchero Trainer / Tim Glyshaw Jockey / Fernando De La Cruz Owner / Ironhorse Racing Stable LLC	Tim Glyshaw	Fernando De La Cruz	Ironhorse Racing Stable LLC
10/06/2017	Bucchero Trainer / Tim Glyshaw Jockey / Fernando De La Cruz Owner / Ironhorse Racing Stable LLC	Tim Glyshaw	Fernando De La Cruz	Ironhorse Racing Stable LLC
10/07/2016	Mongolian Saturday Trainer / Enebish Ganbat Jockey / Carlos Montalvo Owner / Mongolian Stable	Enebish Ganbat	Carlos Montalvo	Mongolian Stable
10/02/2015	Amelia's Wild Ride Trainer / Ramon Preciado Jockey / Jose Lezcano Owner / Silver Trail Stables LLC	Ramon Preciado	Jose Lezcano	Silver Trail Stables LLC
10/03/2014	No Nay Never Trainer / Wesley A. Ward Jockey / Mike E. Smith Owner / Ice Wine Stable, Magnier, Susan, Tabor, Michael B. and Smith, Derrick	Wesley A. Ward	Mike E. Smith	Ice Wine Stable, Magnier, Susan, Tabor, Michael B. and Smith, Derrick
10/04/2013	Havelock Trainer / Darrin Miller Jockey / Garrett K. Gomez Owner / Silverton Hill LLC	Darrin Miller	Garrett K. Gomez	Silverton Hill LLC
10/05/2012	Bridgetown Trainer / Todd A. Pletcher Jockey / Javier Castellano Owner / Melnyk Racing Stables, Inc.	Todd A. Pletcher	Javier Castellano	Melnyk Racing Stables, Inc.
10/07/2011	Havelock Trainer / Darrin Miller Jockey / Robby Albarado Owner / Silverton Hill LLC	Darrin Miller	Robby Albarado	Silverton Hill LLC
10/08/2010	Silver Timber Trainer / Chad C. Brown Jockey / Julien R. Leparoux Owner / Dubb, Michael and High Grade Racing Stable	Chad C. Brown	Julien R. Leparoux	Dubb, Michael and High Grade Racing Stable
10/09/2009	Silver Timber Trainer / Chad C. Brown Jockey / Julien R. Leparoux Owner / Michael Dubb	Chad C. Brown	Julien R. Leparoux	Michael Dubb
10/03/2008	Chamberlain Bridge Trainer / W. Bret Calhoun Jockey / Jamie Theriot Owner / Carl R. Moore Management LLC	W. Bret Calhoun	Jamie Theriot	Carl R. Moore Management LLC
10/17/2007	Fort Prado Trainer / Chris M. Block Jockey / Rene R. Douglas Owner / Team Block	Chris M. Block	Rene R. Douglas	Team Block
10/07/2006	Sgt. Bert Trainer / Gary Montgomery Jockey / Rafael Bejarano Owner / Edelen, C. Gary and Preuss, Jr., Fred	Gary Montgomery	Rafael Bejarano	Edelen, C. Gary and Preuss, Jr., Fred
10/08/2005	Sgt. Bert Trainer / Gary Montgomery Jockey / Rafael Bejarano Owner / Edelen, C. Gary and Preuss, Jr., Fred	Gary Montgomery	Rafael Bejarano	Edelen, C. Gary and Preuss, Jr., Fred
10/21/2004	Battle Won Trainer / Charles Simon Jockey / Rafael Bejarano Owner / Jay Manoogian	Charles Simon	Rafael Bejarano	Jay Manoogian
10/16/2003	Joe's Son Joey Trainer / Timothy A. Hills Jockey / Robby Albarado Owner / Joseph R. Lunetta	Timothy A. Hills	Robby Albarado	Joseph R. Lunetta
10/03/2002	Manofglory Trainer / Benjamin W. Perkins, Jr. Jockey / Jorge F. Chavez Owner / Raymond Dweck	Benjamin W. Perkins, Jr.	Jorge F. Chavez	Raymond Dweck
10/04/2001	Morluc Trainer / Randy L. Morse Jockey / Robby Albarado Owner / Michael P. Cloonan	Randy L. Morse	Robby Albarado	Michael P. Cloonan
10/14/2000	Morluc Trainer / Randy L. Morse Jockey / Shane J. Sellers Owner / Michael P. Cloonan	Randy L. Morse	Shane J. Sellers	Michael P. Cloonan
10/16/1999	Howbaddouwantit Trainer / Benjamin W. Perkins, Jr. Jockey / Dale V. Beckner Owner / Larry F. Hall	Benjamin W. Perkins, Jr.	Dale V. Beckner	Larry F. Hall
10/10/1998	Soldier Field Trainer / Linda Rice Jockey / Rick Wilson Owner / David Sepler	Linda Rice	Rick Wilson	David Sepler
10/10/1997	Sesaro Trainer / Charles LoPresti Jockey / Shane J. Sellers Owner / Calumet Farm	Charles LoPresti	Shane J. Sellers	Calumet Farm