Originally run at Ak-sar-ben, the Cornhusker moved to Prairie Meadows in 1997 and is currently run on dirt at 1 1/8 miles (9 furlongs) for horses three and older. Jockey L.J. Durousseau won four consecutive editions of the race from 1967 to 1970, the most of any jockey and Vale of Tears and Joey Bob are the only two horses to win the race twice. Winners of the race include 1979 champion sprinter Star de Naskra, classic winner Gate Dancer, Breeders’ Cup Classic winner Black Tie Affair, Dubai World Cup winner Roses in May and Breeders’ Cup winner Fort Larned.
Originally run at Ak-sar-ben, the Cornhusker moved to Prairie Meadows in 1997 and is currently run on dirt at 1 1/8 miles (9 furlongs) for horses three and older. Jockey L.J. Durousseau won four consecutive editions of the race from 1967 to 1970, the most of any jockey and Vale of Tears and Joey Bob are the only two horses to win the race twice. Winners of the race include 1979 champion sprinter Star de Naskra, classic winner Gate Dancer, Breeders’ Cup Classic winner Black Tie Affair, Dubai World Cup winner Roses in May and Breeders’ Cup winner Fort Larned.
Fastest Time (since 1976): 1:46:62
Greatest Winning Margin (since 1976): 10 1/4 lengths
| Date | Past Winner | Trainer | Jockey | Owner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/05/2024 | Red Route One | Steven M. Asmussen | Cristian A. Torres | Winchell Thoroughbreds LLC |
| 07/07/2023 | Giant Game | Dale L. Romans | Martin Garcia | West Point Thoroughbreds and Albaugh Family Stables LLC |
| 07/08/2022 | Officiating | Saffie A. Joseph, Jr. | Javier Castellano | Vegso Racing Stable |
| 07/01/2021 | Knicks Go | Brad H. Cox | Joel Rosario | Korea Racing Authority |
| 07/04/2020 | Night Ops | Brad H. Cox | Martin Garcia | Steve Landers Racing LLC |
| 07/04/2019 | Sir Anthony | Anthony Mitchell | Pedro L. Cotto, Jr. | Richard Otto Stables, Inc. |
| 07/05/2018 | Remembering Rita | Doug L. Anderson | Alex Birzer | Jeral Keith Adams |
| 07/07/2017 | Iron Fist | Steven M. Asmussen | Ricardo Santana, Jr. | Whispering Oaks Farm LLC |
| 07/01/2016 | Smack Smack | Don Von Hemel | Shane Laviolette | Dream Walkin Farms, Inc. |
| 06/26/2015 | Golden Lad | Todd A. Pletcher | Javier Castellano | E. Paul Robsham Stables LLC |
| 06/27/2014 | Carve | Brad H. Cox | Jesus Lopez Castanon | Michael Langford |
| 06/28/2013 | Prayer for Relief | Steven M. Asmussen | Ricardo Santana, Jr. | Zayat Stables, LLC |
| 06/29/2012 | Fort Larned | Ian R. Wilkes | Brian Joseph Hernandez, Jr. | Janice R. Whitham |
| 06/24/2011 | Headache | Michael J. Maker | Miguel Mena | Ramsey, Kenneth L. and Sarah K. |
| 06/25/2010 | Shadowbdancing | Terrel Gore | Eusebio Razo, Jr. | RNB Racing LLC |
| 06/26/2009 | Jonesboro | Randy L. Morse | M. Clifton Berry | Michael Langford |
| 06/27/2008 | Wayzata Bay | Judi A. Hicklin | Israel Ocampo | World Thoroughbreds Racing, Inc. |
| 06/29/2007 | Dry Martini | Barclay Tagg | Elvis Trujillo | Nyren, Carol and George |
| 06/30/2006 | Siphon City | Daniel C. Hurtak | Elvis Trujillo | Ray J. Larkin |
| 07/01/2005 | Lord of the Game | Thomas F. Tomillo | Eusebio Razo, Jr. | 2 Blondes, Inc. |
| 07/02/2004 | Roses in May | Dale L. Romans | Mark Guidry | Ramsey, Kenneth L. and Sarah K. |
| 07/11/2003 | Tenpins | Donald R. Winfree | Robby Albarado | Joseph V. Vitello |
| 07/05/2002 | Mr. John | W. Elliott Walden | Mark Guidry | Thomas F. VanMeter II |
| 07/06/2001 | Euchre | Robert J. Frankel | Garrett K. Gomez | Stronach Stables |
| 07/04/2000 | Sir Bear | Ralph Ziadie | Eibar Coa | Barbara Smollin |
| 07/04/1999 | Nite Dreamer | Niall M. O'Callaghan | Robby Albarado | Henry E. Pabst |
| 07/03/1998 | Beboppin Baby | Joseph E. Kasperski, Jr. | Jesse M. Campbell | Lawrence M. Karp |
| 06/27/1997 | Semoran | Bob Baffert | David Romero Flores | Donald R. Dizney |
| 08/04/1995 | Powerful Punch | Harvey L. Vanier | Curt C. Bourque | Russell L. Reineman Stable Inc. |
| 07/29/1994 | Zeeruler | Donnie K. Von Hemel | Robert Neal Lester | J & J Racing Stable (S. Johnson & L. Treat) |
| 07/30/1993 | Link | Thomas M. Amoss | Ronald D. Ardoin | STEWART MADISON |
| 08/08/1992 | Irish Swap | Joseph E. Broussard | Bruce Edwin Poyadou | Randall Hendricks |
| 08/10/1991 | Black Tie Affair (IRE) | Ernie T. Poulos | Pat Day | Jeff Sullivan |
| 07/27/1990 | Dispersal | Grover G. Delp | Jorge Velasquez | Meyerhoff H C & T O |
| 07/28/1989 | Blue Buckaroo | Harvey L. Vanier | Shane J. Sellers | Roncari Raymond |
| 07/22/1988 | Palace March (IRE) | William I. Mott | Julie A. Krone | Firestone Mr-Mrs B R |
| 07/31/1987 | Bolshoi Boy | Howard M. Tesher | Chris W. Antley | Grethouse & Belford |
| 07/25/1986 | Gourami | Lin Wheeler | Timothy T. Doocy | Vistas Stables |
| 07/26/1985 | Gate Dancer | Jack C. Van Berg | Chris J. McCarron | Opstein K |
| 07/27/1984 | Timeless Native | Grover G. Delp | Don Brumfield | Hawksworth Farm |
| 07/29/1983 | Win Stat | Don Von Hemel | David Pettinger | Caston Jr & Ruback |
| 07/09/1982 | Recusant | Michael B. Ball | Ronald J. Hirdes, Jr. | Donamire Farm |
| 07/10/1981 | Summer Advocate | Michael B. Ball | Kenneth Jones | Ball D |
| 07/11/1980 | Hold Your Tricks | James Bert Sonnier | David Pettinger | Mabar Farm |
| 07/13/1979 | Star de Naskra | Richard D. Ferris | Jeff Fell | Lancaster C J |
| 07/14/1978 | True Statement | John J. Weipert | B. Fann | Elmendorf |
| 07/15/1977 | Private Thoughts | Sanders Greg | Ronnie R. Perez | Sanders J V |
| 07/02/1976 | Dragset | Glenn L. Hild | Sam Maple | Manning J |
