2026 AGS Kentucky Turf Cup Invitational S.

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9/2 1 Tiffany (IRE)

Jockey / Luke Morris
Trainer / Sir Mark Prescott
Breeder / Elite Racing Club

30/1 2 Desvio

Jockey / John R. Velazquez
Trainer / Madison F. Meyers
Owner / Stonelea Stable LLC and Bonnie Rye Stable
Breeder / Eliza St George & Lee Mauberret

12/1 3 Dresden Row

Jockey / Tyler Gaffalione
Trainer / Todd A. Pletcher
Owner / Twin Oaks Bloodstock
Breeder / TCR Ranch

30/1 4 Eff Thirty Five

Jockey / Antonio Fresu
Trainer / Michael J. Maker
Owner / Paradise Farms Corp. and Staudacher, David
Breeder / Equivine Farm, LLC

20/1 5 Layabout

Jockey / Keith J. Asmussen
Trainer / Patrick L. Biancone
Owner / Kevin M. Doyle
Breeder / Newbyth Stud

3/1 6 Ethical Diamond (IRE)

Jockey / Ryan L. Moore
Trainer / William P. Mullins
Owner / H O S Syndicate
Breeder / Mr W. J. Kennedy

2/1 7 Burnham Square

Jockey / Brian Joseph Hernandez, Jr.
Trainer / Ian R. Wilkes
Owner / Whitham Thoroughbreds LLC
Breeder / Whitham Thoroughbreds, LLC

8/1 8 Ole Crazy Bone

Jockey / Jose L. Ortiz
Trainer / Michael J. Maker
Owner / Flying P Stable
Breeder / Adena Springs

30/1 9 Echo Lane

Jockey / Luis Saez
Trainer / Rohan Crichton
Owner / Anthony Rogers
Breeder / Echo Lane Of Ocala, LLC

9/2 10 Fort George (GB)

Jockey / Jamie P. Spencer
Trainer / Ed Walker
Owner / Mrs. Fitriani Hay
Breeder / K. A. Bartlett & J. M. Beever

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First run in 1990 as the Sam Houston Stakes when Kentucky Downs was called Dueling Grounds, the Kentucky Cup Turf is held at 1 ½ miles on turf at the Franklin, Ky. track. Rochester was the first horse who to win the race twice. Da Big Hoss replicated the feat in 2015 and 2016 and then Arklow won the race in non-consecutive years in 2018 and 2020.

In 2023, the purse rose to $1.7 million.

First run in 1990 as the Sam Houston Stakes when Kentucky Downs was called Dueling Grounds, the Kentucky Cup Turf is held at 1 ½ miles on turf at the Franklin, Ky. track. Rochester was the first horse who to win the race twice. Da Big Hoss replicated the feat in 2015 and 2016 and then Arklow won the race in non-consecutive years in 2018 and 2020.

In 2023, the purse rose to $1.7 million.

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Fastest Time (since 1976): 2:24:72
Greatest Winning Margin (since 1976): 6 3/4 lengths

Date	Past Winner	Trainer	Jockey	Owner
09/05/2025	Ole Crazy Bone Trainer / Michael J. Maker Jockey / Flavien Prat Owner / Flying P Stable	Michael J. Maker	Flavien Prat	Flying P Stable
09/06/2024	Grand Sonata Trainer / Todd A. Pletcher Jockey / Tyler Gaffalione Owner / Whisper Hill Farm, LLC	Todd A. Pletcher	Tyler Gaffalione	Whisper Hill Farm, LLC
09/08/2023	Get Smokin Trainer / Michael J. Maker Jockey / Fernando De La Cruz Owner / Trinity Farm	Michael J. Maker	Fernando De La Cruz	Trinity Farm
09/11/2020	Arklow Trainer / Brad H. Cox Jockey / Florent Geroux Owner / Donegal Racing, Bulger, Joseph and Coneway, Peter	Brad H. Cox	Florent Geroux	Donegal Racing, Bulger, Joseph and Coneway, Peter
09/13/2015	Da Big Hoss Trainer / Michael J. Maker Jockey / Joseph Rocco, Jr. Owner / Skychai Racing LLC	Michael J. Maker	Joseph Rocco, Jr.	Skychai Racing LLC
09/12/2014	Suntracer Trainer / Chris M. Block Jockey / Florent Geroux Owner / Team Block	Chris M. Block	Florent Geroux	Team Block
09/13/2013	Temeraine Trainer / Thomas F. Proctor Jockey / Gary L. Stevens Owner / Niall Racing	Thomas F. Proctor	Gary L. Stevens	Niall Racing
09/09/2011	Rahystrada Trainer / Byron G. Hughes Jockey / Greta Kuntzweiler Owner / Robert E. Courtney, Jr.	Byron G. Hughes	Greta Kuntzweiler	Robert E. Courtney, Jr.
09/18/2009	Cloudy's Knight Trainer / Jonathan E. Sheppard Jockey / Rosemary B. Homeister, Jr. Owner / S J Stables LLC	Jonathan E. Sheppard	Rosemary B. Homeister, Jr.	S J Stables LLC
09/21/2007	General Jumbo (GB) Trainer / H. Graham Motion Jockey / Jeremy Rose Owner / Thomas F. Conway	H. Graham Motion	Jeremy Rose	Thomas F. Conway
09/25/2006	Embossed (IRE) Trainer / Niall M. O'Callaghan Jockey / Larry Melancon Owner / Chrysalis Stables LLC	Niall M. O'Callaghan	Larry Melancon	Chrysalis Stables LLC
09/19/2003	Rochester Trainer / Hal R. Wiggins Jockey / Eddie Martin, Jr. Owner / Phoebe Ann Mueller	Hal R. Wiggins	Eddie Martin, Jr.	Phoebe Ann Mueller
09/25/1999	Fahris (IRE) Trainer / Kiaran P. McLaughlin Jockey / Shane J. Sellers Owner / Shadwell Stable	Kiaran P. McLaughlin	Shane J. Sellers	Shadwell Stable