2023 Pat O'Brien S.

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Named for Del Mar co-founder Pat O’Brien, this race has been run since 1986 going seven furlongs on the dirt. The race has been won by horses such as Alphabet Soup, El Corredor, Zensational, The Factor and Goldencents. Jockey Victor Espinoza has the most wins in this race with six while Bob Baffert has the most of any trainers with seven. The Pat O’Brien is a Win and You’re In for the Breeders’ Cup Sprin

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Fastest Time (since 1976): 1:20:06
Greatest Winning Margin (since 1976): 7 1/4 lengths

Date	Past Winner	Trainer	Jockey	Owner
08/22/2025	Dr. Venkman Trainer / Mark Glatt Jockey / Umberto Rispoli Owner / Alipony Racing, Agnew, Dan J., Bunch, Clint and Hailey, James	Mark Glatt	Umberto Rispoli	Alipony Racing, Agnew, Dan J., Bunch, Clint and Hailey, James
08/23/2024	Raging Torrent Trainer / Doug F. O'Neill Jockey / Antonio Fresu Owner / Great Friends Stables, LLC and Davis, Mark	Doug F. O'Neill	Antonio Fresu	Great Friends Stables, LLC and Davis, Mark
08/25/2023	Anarchist Trainer / Doug F. O'Neill Jockey / Ramon A. Vazquez Owner / Ilium Stables, LLC	Doug F. O'Neill	Ramon A. Vazquez	Ilium Stables, LLC
08/26/2022	Laurel River Trainer / Bob Baffert Jockey / Juan J. Hernandez Owner / Juddmonte	Bob Baffert	Juan J. Hernandez	Juddmonte
08/27/2021	Ginobili Trainer / Richard Baltas Jockey / Drayden Van Dyke Owner / Slam Dunk Racing, Baltas, Richard, McClanahan, Jerry and Nentwig, Michael	Richard Baltas	Drayden Van Dyke	Slam Dunk Racing, Baltas, Richard, McClanahan, Jerry and Nentwig, Michael
08/28/2020	C Z Rocket Trainer / Peter Miller Jockey / Flavien Prat Owner / Tom Kagele	Peter Miller	Flavien Prat	Tom Kagele
08/23/2019	Catalina Cruiser Trainer / John W. Sadler Jockey / Flavien Prat Owner / Hronis Racing LLC	John W. Sadler	Flavien Prat	Hronis Racing LLC
08/24/2018	Catalina Cruiser Trainer / John W. Sadler Jockey / Drayden Van Dyke Owner / Hronis Racing LLC	John W. Sadler	Drayden Van Dyke	Hronis Racing LLC
08/25/2017	Giant Expectations Trainer / Peter Eurton Jockey / Gary L. Stevens Owner / Exline- Border Racing LLC and Gatto Racing, LLC	Peter Eurton	Gary L. Stevens	Exline- Border Racing LLC and Gatto Racing, LLC
08/26/2016	Masochistic Trainer / Ronald W. Ellis Jockey / Tyler Baze Owner / Los Pollos Hermanos Racing and Jay Em Ess Stable	Ronald W. Ellis	Tyler Baze	Los Pollos Hermanos Racing and Jay Em Ess Stable
08/21/2015	Appealing Tale Trainer / Peter Miller Jockey / Joseph Talamo Owner / Barber, Gary and Cecil	Peter Miller	Joseph Talamo	Barber, Gary and Cecil
08/23/2014	Goldencents Trainer / Doug F. O'Neill Jockey / Rafael Bejarano Owner / W. C. Racing	Doug F. O'Neill	Rafael Bejarano	W. C. Racing
08/24/2013	Fed Biz Trainer / Bob Baffert Jockey / Martin Garcia Owner / Kaleem Shah, Inc.	Bob Baffert	Martin Garcia	Kaleem Shah, Inc.
08/25/2012	Capital Account Trainer / Bob Baffert Jockey / David Romero Flores Owner / Thoroughbred Legends Racing Stable	Bob Baffert	David Romero Flores	Thoroughbred Legends Racing Stable
08/27/2011	The Factor Trainer / Bob Baffert Jockey / Martin Garcia Owner / Fog City Stable and Bolton, George	Bob Baffert	Martin Garcia	Fog City Stable and Bolton, George
08/27/2010	El Brujo Trainer / Bob Baffert Jockey / Joel Rosario Owner / Arnold Zetcher LLC	Bob Baffert	Joel Rosario	Arnold Zetcher LLC
09/05/2009	Zensational Trainer / Bob Baffert Jockey / Victor Espinoza Owner / Zayat Stables, LLC	Bob Baffert	Victor Espinoza	Zayat Stables, LLC
08/23/2008	Lewis Michael Trainer / Wayne M. Catalano Jockey / Rene R. Douglas Owner / Frank Carl Calabrese	Wayne M. Catalano	Rene R. Douglas	Frank Carl Calabrese
08/18/2007	Greg's Gold Trainer / David E. Hofmans Jockey / Victor Espinoza Owner / William R. Boswell	David E. Hofmans	Victor Espinoza	William R. Boswell
08/19/2006	Siren Lure Trainer / Art Sherman Jockey / Alex O. Solis Owner / Kesselman, Stuart and Melkonian, Tony and Marilyn	Art Sherman	Alex O. Solis	Kesselman, Stuart and Melkonian, Tony and Marilyn
08/20/2005	Imperialism Trainer / Kristin Mulhall Jockey / Victor Espinoza Owner / Steve Taub	Kristin Mulhall	Victor Espinoza	Steve Taub
08/14/2004	Kela Trainer / Mike R. Mitchell Jockey / Tyler Baze Owner / Jay Manoogian	Mike R. Mitchell	Tyler Baze	Jay Manoogian
08/16/2003	Disturbingthepeace Trainer / Darrell Vienna Jockey / Victor Espinoza Owner / Milch, David S. and Rita and Herrick Racing	Darrell Vienna	Victor Espinoza	Milch, David S. and Rita and Herrick Racing
08/17/2002	Disturbingthepeace Trainer / Darrell Vienna Jockey / Victor Espinoza Owner / Milch, David S. and Rita	Darrell Vienna	Victor Espinoza	Milch, David S. and Rita
08/11/2001	El Corredor Trainer / Bob Baffert Jockey / Victor Espinoza Owner / Hal J. Earnhardt III	Bob Baffert	Victor Espinoza	Hal J. Earnhardt III
08/19/2000	Love That Red Trainer / Bob Baffert Jockey / Corey S. Nakatani Owner / Terry D. Wells	Bob Baffert	Corey S. Nakatani	Terry D. Wells
08/13/1999	Regal Thunder Trainer / Julio C. Canani Jockey / Chris W. Antley Owner / Dehaven, Levy, Malibu Valley Farms, Inc., et al.	Julio C. Canani	Chris W. Antley	Dehaven, Levy, Malibu Valley Farms, Inc., et al.
08/14/1998	Old Topper Trainer / Noble Threewitt Jockey / Eddie J. Delahoussaye Owner / Barbara Hunter	Noble Threewitt	Eddie J. Delahoussaye	Barbara Hunter
08/15/1997	Tres Paraiso Trainer / Darrell Vienna Jockey / Gary L. Stevens Owner / Ernest Auerbach	Darrell Vienna	Gary L. Stevens	Ernest Auerbach
08/16/1996	Alphabet Soup Trainer / David E. Hofmans Jockey / Chris W. Antley Owner / Ridder Thoroughbred Stable	David E. Hofmans	Chris W. Antley	Ridder Thoroughbred Stable
08/18/1995	Lit de Justice Trainer / Jenine Sahadi Jockey / Corey S. Nakatani Owner / Evergreen Farm	Jenine Sahadi	Corey S. Nakatani	Evergreen Farm
08/19/1994	D'Hallevant Trainer / Ronald L. McAnally Jockey / Corey S. Nakatani Owner / MARY FUSSELMAN & JANICE L ELY	Ronald L. McAnally	Corey S. Nakatani	MARY FUSSELMAN & JANICE L ELY
08/20/1993	Slerp Trainer / Robert B. Hess, Jr. Jockey / Adalberto Diaz Lopez Owner / Allan L Richie	Robert B. Hess, Jr.	Adalberto Diaz Lopez	Allan L Richie
08/22/1992	Light of Morn Trainer / Rodney Rash Jockey / Eddie J. Delahoussaye Owner / R E Hibbert	Rodney Rash	Eddie J. Delahoussaye	R E Hibbert
08/23/1991	Bruho Trainer / Jerry M. Fanning Jockey / Corey S. Nakatani Owner / Joseph M Scardino	Jerry M. Fanning	Corey S. Nakatani	Joseph M Scardino
08/28/1990	Sensational Star Trainer / William Spawr Jockey / Rafael Q. Meza Owner / Calhoun & Risoldi & Sullivan	William Spawr	Rafael Q. Meza	Calhoun & Risoldi & Sullivan
08/29/1989	Olympic Native Trainer / Mike J. Orman Jockey / Robbie G. Davis Owner / Alvarez & Smith	Mike J. Orman	Robbie G. Davis	Alvarez & Smith
07/29/1988	Sebrof Trainer / Lazaro S. Barrera Jockey / Gary L. Stevens Owner / Jones Aaron U	Lazaro S. Barrera	Gary L. Stevens	Jones Aaron U
08/21/1987	Zany Tactics Trainer / Blake R. Heap Jockey / Jack Leroy Kaenel Owner / Brunette Vera C	Blake R. Heap	Jack Leroy Kaenel	Brunette Vera C
08/29/1986	Bold Brawley Trainer / Ronald W. Ellis Jockey / Patrick A. Valenzuela Owner / Gilmour & Morrow	Ronald W. Ellis	Patrick A. Valenzuela	Gilmour & Morrow