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Turfway Park’s premier 3-year-old prep race for the Kentucky Derby, the Jeff Ruby Steaks is contested at 1 1/8 miles (9 furlongs) on Turfway’s synthetic main track.
Turfway Park’s premier 3-year-old prep race for the Kentucky Derby, the Jeff Ruby Steaks is contested at 1 1/8 miles (9 furlongs) on Turfway’s synthetic main track.
In 2005, Turfway Park became the first track in North America to install Polytrack, an all-weather product, as a racing surface. With the installation of this all-weather surface, Turfway's track condition is always officially listed as "fast” (as opposed to wet fast, good, muddy, sloppy, frozen, slow, and heavy) no matter the weather. In 2011 and 1992, Spiral Stakes victors Animal Kingdom and Lil E. Tee, respectively, went on to capture the roses in the Kentucky Derby. Other winners include Broad Brush, Summer Squall, Hansel, Prairie Bayou, Serena’s Song and Perfect Drift.
The race has been renamed several times in recent years as sponsors changed. Formerly known as the Spiral Stakes and sponsored by a nearby casino from 2013-2017, it was renamed the Jeff Ruby Steaks in 2018 after restaurateur Jeff Ruby signed on as sponsor.
Fastest Time (since 1976): 1:36:20
Greatest Winning Margin (since 1976): 13 lengths
Date | Past Winner | Trainer | Jockey | Owner |
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04/01/2022 | Tiz the Bomb
| Kenneth G. McPeek | Brian Joseph Hernandez, Jr. | Magdalena Racing, Lessee |
03/26/2021 | Like the King
| Wesley A. Ward | Drayden Van Dyke | M Racing Group, LLC |
03/13/2020 | Field Pass
| Michael J. Maker | Irad Ortiz, Jr. | Three Diamonds Farm |
03/08/2019 | Somelikeithotbrown
| Michael J. Maker | Tyler Gaffalione | Skychai Racing LLC and Sand Dollar Stable LLC |
03/16/2018 | Blended Citizen
| Doug F. O'Neill | Kyle Frey | Hall, Greg and Sayjay Racing, LLC |
03/24/2017 | Fast and Accurate
| Michael J. Maker | Tyler Gaffalione | Kendall E. Hansen |
04/01/2016 | Oscar Nominated
| Michael J. Maker | Brian Joseph Hernandez, Jr. | Ramsey, Kenneth L. and Sarah K. |
03/20/2015 | Dubai Sky
| William I. Mott | Jose Lezcano | Three Chimneys Farm and Besilu Stables |
03/21/2014 | We Miss Artie
| Todd A. Pletcher | John R. Velazquez | Ramsey, Kenneth L. and Sarah K. |
03/22/2013 | Black Onyx
| Kelly J. Breen | Joe Bravo | Sterling Racing |
03/23/2012 | Went the Day Well
| H. Graham Motion | John R. Velazquez | Team Valor International and Ford Mark |
03/25/2011 | Animal Kingdom
| H. Graham Motion | Alan Garcia | Team Valor International |
03/26/2010 | Dean's Kitten
| Michael J. Maker | Cornelio H. Velasquez | Ramsey, Kenneth L. and Sarah K. |
03/20/2009 | Hold Me Back
| William I. Mott | Kent J. Desormeaux | WinStar Farm LLC |
03/21/2008 | Adriano
| H. Graham Motion | Edgar S. Prado | Courtlandt Farms (Donald and Donna Adam) |
03/23/2007 | Hard Spun
| J. Larry Jones | Mario G. Pino | Fox Hill Farms, Inc. |
03/24/2006 | With a City
| Michael J. Maker | Brice Blanc | Equirace.com LLC |
03/25/2005 | Flower Alley
| Todd A. Pletcher | Jorge F. Chavez | Melnyk Racing Stables, Inc. |
03/19/2004 | Sinister G
| John T. Toscano, Jr. | Paul R. Toscano | Toscano III, John T., Corrado, Kim and Carlat, Yamile |
03/21/2003 | New York Hero
| Jennifer Pedersen | Norberto Arroyo, Jr. | Paraneck Stable |
03/22/2002 | Perfect Drift
| Murray W. Johnson | Eddie J. Delahoussaye | Stonecrest Farm |
03/23/2001 | Balto Star
| Todd A. Pletcher | Mark Guidry | Anstu Stables, Inc. |
03/24/2000 | Globalize
| Jerry Hollendorfer | Francisco C. Torres | Hollendorfer, Jerry, Litt, Howard and Todaro, George |
03/26/1999 | Stephen Got Even
| Nicholas P. Zito | Shane J. Sellers | Stephen C. Hilbert |
03/28/1998 | Event of the Year
| Jerry Hollendorfer | Russell A. Baze | Golden Eagle Farm |
03/28/1997 | Concerto
| John J. Tammaro, III | Carlos H. Marquez, Jr. | Kinsman Stable |
03/29/1996 | Roar
| Claude R. McGaughey III | Mike E. Smith | Claiborne Farm and Dilschneider, Adele B. |
03/31/1995 | Serena's Song
| D. Wayne Lukas | Corey S. Nakatani | Robert & Beverly J Lewis |
04/01/1994 | Polar Expedition
| Hugh H. Robertson | Curt C. Bourque | JAMES B. CODY |
03/26/1993 | Prairie Bayou
| Thomas K. Bohannan | Chris J. McCarron | Loblolly Stable |
03/27/1992 | Lil E. Tee
| Lynn S. Whiting | Pat Day | W. C. Partee |
03/29/1991 | Hansel
| Frank L. Brothers | Jerry D. Bailey | unknown owner |
03/30/1990 | Summer Squall
| Neil J. Howard | Pat Day | Dogwood Stable |
03/31/1989 | Western Playboy
| Harvey L. Vanier | Pat Day | Vanier Nancy A |
04/01/1988 | Kingpost
| Dianne Carpenter | Eugene J. Sipus, Jr. | Warner Mark |
03/28/1987 | J. T.'s Pet
| Lynn S. Whiting | Pat Day | Partee W C |
03/21/1986 | Broad Brush
| Richard W. Small | Vincent Bracciale, Jr. | Meyerhoff R E |
03/30/1985 | Banner Bob
| Jerome J. Sarner, Jr. | K. Keith Allen | Walsh Sharon E & W J |
03/31/1984 | At the Threshold
| Lynn S. Whiting | Pat Day | Partee W C |
03/25/1983 | Marfa
| D. Wayne Lukas | Jorge Velasquez | Beal & French Jr & Lukas |
03/26/1982 | Good n' Dusty
| Jasper Adams | Michael Moran | Lehmann L R |
03/27/1981 | Mythical Ruler
| Fred V. Wirth | K. B. Wirth | Price & Risen Jr |
03/28/1980 | Major Run
| William E. Adams | Mark S. Sellers | Golden Chance Farms Inc |
03/28/1980 | Spruce Needles
| William E. Adams | Julio C. Espinoza | Golden Chance Farms Inc |
03/30/1979 | Lot o' Gold
| William E. Adams | Don Brumfield | Lehmann F E |
03/31/1978 | Raymond Earl
| William E. Adams | Julio C. Espinoza | Lehmann R N |
03/31/1978 | Five Star General
| William E. Adams | Julio C. Espinoza | Lehmann R N |
04/01/1977 | Smiley's Dream
| William E. Adams | W. Destefano | Golden Chance Farm Inc |
04/01/1977 | Bob's Dusty
| William E. Adams | Julio C. Espinoza | Lehmann R N |
03/26/1976 | Inca Roca
| Albert T. Skinner | W. Nemeti | Jarrell C R |
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