2025 Kentucky Jockey Club S.

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History

The Kentucky Jockey Club Stakes was first run in 1920 at Churchill Downs and is one of the final major 2-year-old races of the year. The top four finishers get points toward the next year's Kentucky Derby starting gate. Since its inception, five winners of the race have won the Kentucky Derby the following spring, most recently Super Saver in 2010. Uncaptured was named Canada's Horse of the Year in 2012 after winning the race.

Other famous horses that have won the race include Derby winners Reigh Count, Clyde Van Dusen, Twenty Grand and Cannonade as well as Captain Steve and Uncaptured.

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Fastest Time (since 1976): 1:37:20
Greatest Winning Margin (since 1976): 10 lengths

Date	Past Winner	Trainer	Jockey	Owner
11/28/2025	Further Ado Trainer / Brad H. Cox Jockey / Irad Ortiz, Jr. Owner / Spendthrift Farm LLC	Brad H. Cox	Irad Ortiz, Jr.	Spendthrift Farm LLC
11/29/2024	First Resort Trainer / Eoin G. Harty Jockey / Luis Saez Owner / Godolphin, LLC	Eoin G. Harty	Luis Saez	Godolphin, LLC
11/24/2023	Honor Marie Trainer / D. Whitworth Beckman Jockey / Rafael Bejarano Owner / Ribble Farms LLC	D. Whitworth Beckman	Rafael Bejarano	Ribble Farms LLC
11/25/2022	Instant Coffee Trainer / Brad H. Cox Jockey / Luis Saez Owner / Gold Square LLC	Brad H. Cox	Luis Saez	Gold Square LLC
11/26/2021	Smile Happy Trainer / Kenneth G. McPeek Jockey / Corey J. Lanerie Owner / Lucky Seven Stable	Kenneth G. McPeek	Corey J. Lanerie	Lucky Seven Stable
11/27/2020	Keepmeinmind Trainer / Robertino Diodoro Jockey / David Cohen Owner / Cypress Creek LLC and Bennewith, Arnold	Robertino Diodoro	David Cohen	Cypress Creek LLC and Bennewith, Arnold
11/29/2019	Silver Prospector Trainer / Steven M. Asmussen Jockey / Ricardo Santana, Jr. Owner / Orr, Ed and Orr, Susie	Steven M. Asmussen	Ricardo Santana, Jr.	Orr, Ed and Orr, Susie
11/23/2018	Signalman Trainer / Kenneth G. McPeek Jockey / Brian Joseph Hernandez, Jr. Owner / Lewis, Tommie M., Bernsen, David A. and Magdalena Racing (Sherri McPeek)	Kenneth G. McPeek	Brian Joseph Hernandez, Jr.	Lewis, Tommie M., Bernsen, David A. and Magdalena Racing (Sherri McPeek)
11/24/2017	Enticed Trainer / Kiaran P. McLaughlin Jockey / Junior Alvarado Owner / Godolphin, LLC	Kiaran P. McLaughlin	Junior Alvarado	Godolphin, LLC
11/25/2016	McCraken Trainer / Ian R. Wilkes Jockey / Brian Joseph Hernandez, Jr. Owner / Whitham Thoroughbreds LLC	Ian R. Wilkes	Brian Joseph Hernandez, Jr.	Whitham Thoroughbreds LLC
11/27/2015	Airoforce Trainer / Mark E. Casse Jockey / Julien R. Leparoux Owner / John C. Oxley	Mark E. Casse	Julien R. Leparoux	John C. Oxley
11/28/2014	El Kabeir Trainer / John P. Terranova, II Jockey / Calvin H. Borel Owner / Zayat Stables, LLC	John P. Terranova, II	Calvin H. Borel	Zayat Stables, LLC
11/29/2013	Tapiture Trainer / Steven M. Asmussen Jockey / Ricardo Santana, Jr. Owner / Ron Winchell	Steven M. Asmussen	Ricardo Santana, Jr.	Ron Winchell
11/23/2012	Uncaptured Trainer / Mark E. Casse Jockey / Miguel Mena Owner / John C. Oxley	Mark E. Casse	Miguel Mena	John C. Oxley
11/25/2011	Gemologist Trainer / Todd A. Pletcher Jockey / Javier Castellano Owner / WinStar Farm LLC	Todd A. Pletcher	Javier Castellano	WinStar Farm LLC
11/26/2010	Santiva Trainer / Eddie Kenneally Jockey / Shaun Bridgmohan Owner / Tom R. Walters	Eddie Kenneally	Shaun Bridgmohan	Tom R. Walters
11/27/2009	Super Saver Trainer / Todd A. Pletcher Jockey / Calvin H. Borel Owner / WinStar Farm LLC	Todd A. Pletcher	Calvin H. Borel	WinStar Farm LLC
11/28/2008	Beethoven Trainer / John T. Ward, Jr. Jockey / Calvin H. Borel Owner / John C. Oxley	John T. Ward, Jr.	Calvin H. Borel	John C. Oxley
11/23/2007	Anak Nakal Trainer / Nicholas P. Zito Jockey / Julien R. Leparoux Owner / Four Roses Thoroughbreds	Nicholas P. Zito	Julien R. Leparoux	Four Roses Thoroughbreds
11/24/2006	Tiz Wonderful Trainer / Scott Blasi Jockey / John R. Velazquez Owner / Stonestreet Stables LLC	Scott Blasi	John R. Velazquez	Stonestreet Stables LLC
11/25/2005	Private Vow Trainer / Steven M. Asmussen Jockey / Shaun Bridgmohan Owner / Mike McCarty	Steven M. Asmussen	Shaun Bridgmohan	Mike McCarty
11/26/2004	Greater Good Trainer / Robert E. Holthus Jockey / John McKee Owner / Lewis G. Lakin	Robert E. Holthus	John McKee	Lewis G. Lakin
11/28/2003	The Cliff's Edge Trainer / Nicholas P. Zito Jockey / Shane J. Sellers Owner / Robert V. LaPenta	Nicholas P. Zito	Shane J. Sellers	Robert V. LaPenta
11/29/2002	Soto Trainer / Michael W. Dickinson Jockey / Larry Melancon Owner / Galopp LLC	Michael W. Dickinson	Larry Melancon	Galopp LLC
11/23/2001	Repent Trainer / Kenneth G. McPeek Jockey / Anthony J. D'Amico Owner / Select Stable	Kenneth G. McPeek	Anthony J. D'Amico	Select Stable
11/24/2000	Dollar Bill Trainer / Dallas Stewart Jockey / Calvin H. Borel Owner / Gary and Mary West Stables, Inc.	Dallas Stewart	Calvin H. Borel	Gary and Mary West Stables, Inc.
11/26/1999	Captain Steve Trainer / Bob Baffert Jockey / Robby Albarado Owner / Mike Pegram	Bob Baffert	Robby Albarado	Mike Pegram
11/27/1998	Exploit 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.
11/28/1997	Cape Town Trainer / D. Wayne Lukas Jockey / Willie Martinez Owner / Overbrook Farm	D. Wayne Lukas	Willie Martinez	Overbrook Farm
11/29/1996	Concerto Trainer / John J. Tammaro III Jockey / Carlos H. Marquez, Jr. Owner / Kinsman Stable	John J. Tammaro III	Carlos H. Marquez, Jr.	Kinsman Stable
11/24/1995	Ide Trainer / Peter M. Vestal Jockey / Craig Perret Owner / Willmott Stables	Peter M. Vestal	Craig Perret	Willmott Stables
11/25/1994	Jambalaya Jazz Trainer / John T. Ward, Jr. Jockey / Sam Maple Owner / John C. Oxley	John T. Ward, Jr.	Sam Maple	John C. Oxley
11/26/1993	War Deputy Trainer / Anthony L. Reinstedler Jockey / Garrett K. Gomez Owner / WINDFIELDS FARM	Anthony L. Reinstedler	Garrett K. Gomez	WINDFIELDS FARM
11/27/1992	Wild Gale Trainer / Michael J. Doyle Jockey / Shane J. Sellers Owner / BLACK FOREST STABLE	Michael J. Doyle	Shane J. Sellers	BLACK FOREST STABLE
11/29/1991	Dance Floor Trainer / D. Wayne Lukas Jockey / Chris W. Antley Owner / Oaktown Stable	D. Wayne Lukas	Chris W. Antley	Oaktown Stable
11/23/1990	Richman Trainer / William I. Mott Jockey / Pat Day Owner / Lucas W F	William I. Mott	Pat Day	Lucas W F
11/24/1989	Grand Canyon Trainer / D. Wayne Lukas Jockey / Angel Cordero, Jr. Owner / Lukas & Overbrook Farm	D. Wayne Lukas	Angel Cordero, Jr.	Lukas & Overbrook Farm
11/25/1988	Tricky Creek Trainer / George R. Arnold, II Jockey / Larry Melancon Owner / Bromagen & Puttman	George R. Arnold, II	Larry Melancon	Bromagen & Puttman
11/27/1987	Notebook Trainer / D. Wayne Lukas Jockey / Jose A. Santos Owner / Klein E V	D. Wayne Lukas	Jose A. Santos	Klein E V
11/26/1986	Mt. Pleasant Trainer / George R. Arnold, II Jockey / K. Keith Allen Owner / Loblolly Stable	George R. Arnold, II	K. Keith Allen	Loblolly Stable
11/27/1985	Mustin Lake Trainer / Claude R. McGaughey III Jockey / Pat Day Owner / Loblolly Stable	Claude R. McGaughey III	Pat Day	Loblolly Stable
11/16/1984	Fuzzy Trainer / Roger E. Burton Jockey / Don Brumfield Owner / Bwamazon Farm	Roger E. Burton	Don Brumfield	Bwamazon Farm
11/18/1983	Biloxi Indian Trainer / Dianne Carpenter Jockey / G. Patterson Owner / Sundance Stable	Dianne Carpenter	G. Patterson	Sundance Stable
11/19/1982	Highland Park Trainer / Anthony Basile Jockey / Don Brumfield Owner / Bwamazon Farm	Anthony Basile	Don Brumfield	Bwamazon Farm
11/20/1981	El Baba Trainer / Dewey Smith Jockey / Randy P. Romero Owner / Brown Mrs J W	Dewey Smith	Randy P. Romero	Brown Mrs J W
11/21/1980	Television Studio Trainer / Anthony Basile Jockey / Don Brumfield Owner / Bwamazon Farm	Anthony Basile	Don Brumfield	Bwamazon Farm
11/16/1979	King Neptune Trainer / William E. Burch Jockey / Don Brumfield Owner / Whitney C V	William E. Burch	Don Brumfield	Whitney C V
11/17/1978	Lot o' Gold Trainer / William E. Adams Jockey / R. Depass Owner / Lehmann F E	William E. Adams	R. Depass	Lehmann F E
11/18/1977	Going Investor Trainer / Ball Mike Jockey / R. Depass Owner / Donamire Farm	Ball Mike	R. Depass	Donamire Farm
11/19/1976	Run Dusty Run Trainer / William E. Adams Jockey / Darrel G. McHargue Owner / Golden Chance Farm Inc	William E. Adams	Darrel G. McHargue	Golden Chance Farm Inc