2026 Commonwealth S.

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History

Run at Keeneland every spring over seven furlongs on the dirt for horses aged 4 and older, the Commonwealth Stakes was first run in 1987 with Exclusive Enough winning that edition. Distorted Humor won the race in the fastest time, stopping the clock in 1:20.40 in 1998 and Black Tie Affair is the only horse to win the race more than once. Both jockey Edgar Prado and trainer Todd Pletcher have won three editions of the race with the pair combining to win the 2003 edition with Smooth Jazz for Michael Tabor.

Run at Keeneland every spring over seven furlongs on the dirt for horses aged 4 and older, the Commonwealth Stakes was first run in 1987 with Exclusive Enough winning that edition. Distorted Humor won the race in the fastest time, stopping the clock in 1:20.40 in 1998 and Black Tie Affair is the only horse to win the race more than once. Both jockey Edgar Prado and trainer Todd Pletcher have won three editions of the race with the pair combining to win the 2003 edition with Smooth Jazz for Michael Tabor. Other equine winners of the race are Alydeed, Afternoon Dellites, Richter Scale, Orientate and Sun King.

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Fastest Time (since 1976): 1:08:40
Greatest Winning Margin (since 1976): 6 lengths

Date	Past Winner	Trainer	Jockey	Owner
04/03/2026	Saudi Crown Trainer / Brad H. Cox Jockey / Flavien Prat Owner / FMQ Stables, Inc.	Brad H. Cox	Flavien Prat	FMQ Stables, Inc.
04/07/2025	Extra Anejo Trainer / Steven M. Asmussen Jockey / Flavien Prat Owner / Winchell Thoroughbreds LLC	Steven M. Asmussen	Flavien Prat	Winchell Thoroughbreds LLC
04/05/2024	Bo Cruz Trainer / Albert M. Stall, Jr. Jockey / Jose L. Ortiz Owner / Cettina, Roger, Pagano, Brian, Grippo, Patrick, Martine, Peter and De Julio, Bruno	Albert M. Stall, Jr.	Jose L. Ortiz	Cettina, Roger, Pagano, Brian, Grippo, Patrick, Martine, Peter and De Julio, Bruno
04/07/2023	Here Mi Song Trainer / William Stinson, Jr. Jockey / Alex Achard Owner / Nathan Hayden	William Stinson, Jr.	Alex Achard	Nathan Hayden
04/08/2022	Prevalence Trainer / Brendan P. Walsh Jockey / Tyler Gaffalione Owner / Godolphin, LLC	Brendan P. Walsh	Tyler Gaffalione	Godolphin, LLC
04/02/2021	Flagstaff Trainer / John W. Sadler Jockey / Joel Rosario Owner / Lane's End Racing and Hronis Racing LLC	John W. Sadler	Joel Rosario	Lane's End Racing and Hronis Racing LLC
04/05/2019	Bobby's Wicked One Trainer / Albert M. Stall, Jr. Jockey / Miguel Mena Owner / Autumn Hill Farms Racing Stables, Inc.	Albert M. Stall, Jr.	Miguel Mena	Autumn Hill Farms Racing Stables, Inc.
04/06/2018	Warrior's Club Trainer / D. Wayne Lukas Jockey / Luis Contreras Owner / Churchill Downs Racing Club	D. Wayne Lukas	Luis Contreras	Churchill Downs Racing Club
04/07/2017	Awesome Slew Trainer / Mark E. Casse Jockey / Joel Rosario Owner / Live Oak Plantation	Mark E. Casse	Joel Rosario	Live Oak Plantation
04/08/2016	Ami's Flatter Trainer / Josie Carroll Jockey / Martin Garcia Owner / Ivan Dalos	Josie Carroll	Martin Garcia	Ivan Dalos
04/03/2015	Kobe's Back Trainer / Peter Eurton Jockey / Gary L. Stevens Owner / C R K Stable LLC	Peter Eurton	Gary L. Stevens	C R K Stable LLC
04/11/2014	Occasional View Trainer / Kenneth G. McPeek Jockey / Alan Garcia Owner / Robert B. Trussell, Jr.	Kenneth G. McPeek	Alan Garcia	Robert B. Trussell, Jr.
04/12/2013	Handsome Mike Trainer / Doug F. O'Neill Jockey / Mario Gutierrez Owner / Reddam Racing LLC	Doug F. O'Neill	Mario Gutierrez	Reddam Racing LLC
04/13/2012	Lonesome Street Trainer / Michael J. Maker Jockey / Joel Rosario Owner / Ramsey, Kenneth L. and Sarah K.	Michael J. Maker	Joel Rosario	Ramsey, Kenneth L. and Sarah K.
04/15/2011	Aikenite Trainer / Todd A. Pletcher Jockey / John R. Velazquez Owner / Dogwood Stable	Todd A. Pletcher	John R. Velazquez	Dogwood Stable
04/09/2010	Together Indy Trainer / George Weaver Jockey / Kent J. Desormeaux Owner / R. A. Hill Stable and Fontana, Vic	George Weaver	Kent J. Desormeaux	R. A. Hill Stable and Fontana, Vic
04/10/2009	Eternal Star Trainer / Michael J. Trombetta Jockey / Eibar Coa Owner / Meyerhoff, Harry C. and Tom O.	Michael J. Trombetta	Eibar Coa	Meyerhoff, Harry C. and Tom O.
04/11/2008	Rebellion (GB) Trainer / H. Graham Motion Jockey / Edgar S. Prado Owner / Hickory Tree Stables LLC	H. Graham Motion	Edgar S. Prado	Hickory Tree Stables LLC
04/13/2007	Silent Name (JPN) Trainer / Gary Mandella Jockey / Corey S. Nakatani Owner / Stronach Stables, Wertheimer and Frere	Gary Mandella	Corey S. Nakatani	Stronach Stables, Wertheimer and Frere
04/14/2006	Sun King Trainer / Nicholas P. Zito Jockey / Corey S. Nakatani Owner / Tracy Farmer	Nicholas P. Zito	Corey S. Nakatani	Tracy Farmer
04/15/2005	Clock Stopper Trainer / Dallas Stewart Jockey / Jerry D. Bailey Owner / Overbrook Farm	Dallas Stewart	Jerry D. Bailey	Overbrook Farm
04/09/2004	Lion Tamer Trainer / Todd A. Pletcher Jockey / Mike E. Smith Owner / Michael B. Tabor	Todd A. Pletcher	Mike E. Smith	Michael B. Tabor
04/12/2003	Smooth Jazz Trainer / Todd A. Pletcher Jockey / Edgar S. Prado Owner / Michael B. Tabor	Todd A. Pletcher	Edgar S. Prado	Michael B. Tabor
04/13/2002	Orientate Trainer / D. Wayne Lukas Jockey / Pat Day Owner / Lewis, Robert B. and Beverly J.	D. Wayne Lukas	Pat Day	Lewis, Robert B. and Beverly J.
04/13/2001	Alannan Trainer / Carl A. Nafzger Jockey / Edgar S. Prado Owner / Eaglestone Farm	Carl A. Nafzger	Edgar S. Prado	Eaglestone Farm
04/15/2000	Richter Scale Trainer / Mary Jo Lohmeier Jockey / Richard Migliore Owner / Kaster, Richard S. and Nancy and Fox, Nathan	Mary Jo Lohmeier	Richard Migliore	Kaster, Richard S. and Nancy and Fox, Nathan
04/10/1999	Good and Tough Trainer / Frank A. Alexander Jockey / Shane J. Sellers Owner / David P. Reynolds	Frank A. Alexander	Shane J. Sellers	David P. Reynolds
04/10/1998	Distorted Humor Trainer / W. Elliott Walden Jockey / Gary L. Stevens Owner / Reineman, R. L. and Prestonwood Farms, Inc.	W. Elliott Walden	Gary L. Stevens	Reineman, R. L. and Prestonwood Farms, Inc.
04/12/1997	Victor Cooley Trainer / Mark R. Frostad Jockey / Eddie Martin, Jr. Owner / Windways Farm	Mark R. Frostad	Eddie Martin, Jr.	Windways Farm
04/13/1996	Afternoon Deelites Trainer / Richard E. Mandella Jockey / Kent J. Desormeaux Owner / Burt Bacharach	Richard E. Mandella	Kent J. Desormeaux	Burt Bacharach
04/13/1995	Golden Gear Trainer / Doug Matthews Jockey / Craig Perret Owner / Barry Golden	Doug Matthews	Craig Perret	Barry Golden
04/16/1994	Memo (CHI) Trainer / Richard E. Mandella Jockey / Paul Atkinson Owner / Stud Panter (Francisco Cortez)	Richard E. Mandella	Paul Atkinson	Stud Panter (Francisco Cortez)
04/12/1993	Alydeed Trainer / Roger L. Attfield Jockey / Craig Perret Owner / Kinghaven Farm (Donald G. Willmot)	Roger L. Attfield	Craig Perret	Kinghaven Farm (Donald G. Willmot)
04/11/1992	Pleasant Tap Trainer / Christopher Speckert Jockey / Eddie J. Delahoussaye Owner / Buckland Farm (Thomas M. Evans)	Christopher Speckert	Eddie J. Delahoussaye	Buckland Farm (Thomas M. Evans)
04/11/1991	Black Tie Affair (IRE) Trainer / Ernie T. Poulos Jockey / Juvenal Lopez Diaz Owner / Sullivan, Jeffrey S.	Ernie T. Poulos	Juvenal Lopez Diaz	Sullivan, Jeffrey S.
04/11/1990	Black Tie Affair (IRE) Trainer / Ernie T. Poulos Jockey / Mark Guidry Owner / Sullivan Jeff	Ernie T. Poulos	Mark Guidry	Sullivan Jeff
04/13/1989	Sewickley Trainer / Flint S. Schulhofer Jockey / Randy P. Romero Owner / Evans Robert S	Flint S. Schulhofer	Randy P. Romero	Evans Robert S
10/20/1988	Calestoga Trainer / Neil B. Boyce Jockey / Don Brumfield Owner / Boyce n & M Rcg Sta Inc & Chlumsky	Neil B. Boyce	Don Brumfield	Boyce n & M Rcg Sta Inc & Chlumsky
10/15/1987	Exclusive Enough Trainer / Jack C. Van Berg Jockey / Mike E. Smith Owner / Scharbauer Dorothy	Jack C. Van Berg	Mike E. Smith	Scharbauer Dorothy