2026 Jeff Ruby Steaks

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Turfway Park’s premier 3-year-old prep race for the Kentucky Derby, the Jeff Ruby Steaks is contested at 1 1/8 miles (9 furlongs) on Turfway’s synthetic main track.

In 2005, Turfway Park became the first track in North America to install Polytrack, an all-weather product, as a racing surface. With the installation of this all-weather surface, Turfway's track condition is always officially listed as "fast” (as opposed to wet fast, good, muddy, sloppy, frozen, slow, and heavy) no matter the weather. In 2011 and 1992, Spiral Stakes victors Animal Kingdom and Lil E. Tee, respectively, went on to capture the roses in the Kentucky Derby. Other winners include Broad Brush, Summer Squall, Hansel, Prairie Bayou, Serena’s Song and Perfect Drift.

The race has been renamed several times in recent years as sponsors changed. Formerly known as the Spiral Stakes and sponsored by a nearby casino from 2013-2017, it was renamed the Jeff Ruby Steaks in 2018 after restaurateur Jeff Ruby signed on as sponsor.

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Fastest Time (since 1976): 1:36:20
Greatest Winning Margin (since 1976): 13 lengths

Date	Past Winner	Trainer	Jockey	Owner
03/21/2025	Final Gambit Trainer / Brad H. Cox Jockey / Luan Machado Owner / Juddmonte	Brad H. Cox	Luan Machado	Juddmonte
03/22/2024	Endlessly Trainer / Michael W. McCarthy Jockey / Umberto Rispoli Owner / Amerman Racing LLC	Michael W. McCarthy	Umberto Rispoli	Amerman Racing LLC
03/24/2023	Two Phil's Trainer / Larry Rivelli Jockey / Jareth Loveberry Owner / Patricia's Hope LLC and Sagan, Phillip	Larry Rivelli	Jareth Loveberry	Patricia's Hope LLC and Sagan, Phillip
04/01/2022	Tiz the Bomb Trainer / Kenneth G. McPeek Jockey / Brian Joseph Hernandez, Jr. Owner / Magdalena Racing, Lessee	Kenneth G. McPeek	Brian Joseph Hernandez, Jr.	Magdalena Racing, Lessee
03/26/2021	Like the King Trainer / Wesley A. Ward Jockey / Drayden Van Dyke Owner / M Racing Group, LLC	Wesley A. Ward	Drayden Van Dyke	M Racing Group, LLC
03/13/2020	Field Pass Trainer / Michael J. Maker Jockey / Irad Ortiz, Jr. Owner / Three Diamonds Farm	Michael J. Maker	Irad Ortiz, Jr.	Three Diamonds Farm
03/08/2019	Somelikeithotbrown Trainer / Michael J. Maker Jockey / Tyler Gaffalione Owner / Skychai Racing LLC and Sand Dollar Stable LLC	Michael J. Maker	Tyler Gaffalione	Skychai Racing LLC and Sand Dollar Stable LLC
03/16/2018	Blended Citizen Trainer / Doug F. O'Neill Jockey / Kyle Frey Owner / Hall, Greg and Sayjay Racing, LLC	Doug F. O'Neill	Kyle Frey	Hall, Greg and Sayjay Racing, LLC
03/24/2017	Fast and Accurate Trainer / Michael J. Maker Jockey / Tyler Gaffalione Owner / Kendall E. Hansen	Michael J. Maker	Tyler Gaffalione	Kendall E. Hansen
04/01/2016	Oscar Nominated Trainer / Michael J. Maker Jockey / Brian Joseph Hernandez, Jr. Owner / Ramsey, Kenneth L. and Sarah K.	Michael J. Maker	Brian Joseph Hernandez, Jr.	Ramsey, Kenneth L. and Sarah K.
03/20/2015	Dubai Sky Trainer / William I. Mott Jockey / Jose Lezcano Owner / Three Chimneys Farm and Besilu Stables	William I. Mott	Jose Lezcano	Three Chimneys Farm and Besilu Stables
03/21/2014	We Miss Artie Trainer / Todd A. Pletcher Jockey / John R. Velazquez Owner / Ramsey, Kenneth L. and Sarah K.	Todd A. Pletcher	John R. Velazquez	Ramsey, Kenneth L. and Sarah K.
03/22/2013	Black Onyx Trainer / Kelly J. Breen Jockey / Joe Bravo Owner / Sterling Racing	Kelly J. Breen	Joe Bravo	Sterling Racing
03/23/2012	Went the Day Well Trainer / H. Graham Motion Jockey / John R. Velazquez Owner / Team Valor International and Ford Mark	H. Graham Motion	John R. Velazquez	Team Valor International and Ford Mark
03/25/2011	Animal Kingdom Trainer / H. Graham Motion Jockey / Alan Garcia Owner / Team Valor International	H. Graham Motion	Alan Garcia	Team Valor International
03/26/2010	Dean's Kitten Trainer / Michael J. Maker Jockey / Cornelio H. Velasquez Owner / Ramsey, Kenneth L. and Sarah K.	Michael J. Maker	Cornelio H. Velasquez	Ramsey, Kenneth L. and Sarah K.
03/20/2009	Hold Me Back Trainer / William I. Mott Jockey / Kent J. Desormeaux Owner / WinStar Farm LLC	William I. Mott	Kent J. Desormeaux	WinStar Farm LLC
03/21/2008	Adriano Trainer / H. Graham Motion Jockey / Edgar S. Prado Owner / Courtlandt Farms (Donald and Donna Adam)	H. Graham Motion	Edgar S. Prado	Courtlandt Farms (Donald and Donna Adam)
03/23/2007	Hard Spun Trainer / J. Larry Jones Jockey / Mario G. Pino Owner / Fox Hill Farms, Inc.	J. Larry Jones	Mario G. Pino	Fox Hill Farms, Inc.
03/24/2006	With a City Trainer / Michael J. Maker Jockey / Brice Blanc Owner / Equirace.com LLC	Michael J. Maker	Brice Blanc	Equirace.com LLC
03/25/2005	Flower Alley Trainer / Todd A. Pletcher Jockey / Jorge F. Chavez Owner / Melnyk Racing Stables, Inc.	Todd A. Pletcher	Jorge F. Chavez	Melnyk Racing Stables, Inc.
03/19/2004	Sinister G Trainer / John T. Toscano, Jr. Jockey / Paul R. Toscano Owner / Toscano III, John T., Corrado, Kim and Carlat, Yamile	John T. Toscano, Jr.	Paul R. Toscano	Toscano III, John T., Corrado, Kim and Carlat, Yamile
03/21/2003	New York Hero Trainer / Jennifer Pedersen Jockey / Norberto Arroyo, Jr. Owner / Paraneck Stable	Jennifer Pedersen	Norberto Arroyo, Jr.	Paraneck Stable
03/22/2002	Perfect Drift Trainer / Murray W. Johnson Jockey / Eddie J. Delahoussaye Owner / Stonecrest Farm	Murray W. Johnson	Eddie J. Delahoussaye	Stonecrest Farm
03/23/2001	Balto Star Trainer / Todd A. Pletcher Jockey / Mark Guidry Owner / Anstu Stables, Inc.	Todd A. Pletcher	Mark Guidry	Anstu Stables, Inc.
03/24/2000	Globalize Trainer / Jerry Hollendorfer Jockey / Francisco C. Torres Owner / Hollendorfer, Jerry, Litt, Howard and Todaro, George	Jerry Hollendorfer	Francisco C. Torres	Hollendorfer, Jerry, Litt, Howard and Todaro, George
03/26/1999	Stephen Got Even Trainer / Nicholas P. Zito Jockey / Shane J. Sellers Owner / Stephen C. Hilbert	Nicholas P. Zito	Shane J. Sellers	Stephen C. Hilbert
03/28/1998	Event of the Year Trainer / Jerry Hollendorfer Jockey / Russell A. Baze Owner / Golden Eagle Farm	Jerry Hollendorfer	Russell A. Baze	Golden Eagle Farm
03/28/1997	Concerto Trainer / John J. Tammaro III Jockey / Carlos H. Marquez, Jr. Owner / Kinsman Stable	John J. Tammaro III	Carlos H. Marquez, Jr.	Kinsman Stable
03/29/1996	Roar Trainer / Claude R. McGaughey III Jockey / Mike E. Smith Owner / Claiborne Farm and Dilschneider, Adele B.	Claude R. McGaughey III	Mike E. Smith	Claiborne Farm and Dilschneider, Adele B.
03/31/1995	Serena's Song Trainer / D. Wayne Lukas Jockey / Corey S. Nakatani Owner / Robert & Beverly J Lewis	D. Wayne Lukas	Corey S. Nakatani	Robert & Beverly J Lewis
04/01/1994	Polar Expedition Trainer / Hugh H. Robertson Jockey / Curt C. Bourque Owner / JAMES B. CODY	Hugh H. Robertson	Curt C. Bourque	JAMES B. CODY
03/26/1993	Prairie Bayou Trainer / Thomas K. Bohannan Jockey / Chris J. McCarron Owner / Loblolly Stable	Thomas K. Bohannan	Chris J. McCarron	Loblolly Stable
03/27/1992	Lil E. Tee Trainer / Lynn S. Whiting Jockey / Pat Day Owner / W. C. Partee	Lynn S. Whiting	Pat Day	W. C. Partee
03/29/1991	Hansel Trainer / Frank L. Brothers Jockey / Jerry D. Bailey Owner / unknown owner	Frank L. Brothers	Jerry D. Bailey	unknown owner
03/30/1990	Summer Squall Trainer / Neil J. Howard Jockey / Pat Day Owner / Dogwood Stable	Neil J. Howard	Pat Day	Dogwood Stable
03/31/1989	Western Playboy Trainer / Harvey L. Vanier Jockey / Pat Day Owner / Vanier Nancy A	Harvey L. Vanier	Pat Day	Vanier Nancy A
04/01/1988	Kingpost Trainer / Dianne Carpenter Jockey / Eugene J. Sipus, Jr. Owner / Warner Mark	Dianne Carpenter	Eugene J. Sipus, Jr.	Warner Mark
03/28/1987	J. T.'s Pet Trainer / Lynn S. Whiting Jockey / Pat Day Owner / Partee W C	Lynn S. Whiting	Pat Day	Partee W C
03/21/1986	Broad Brush Trainer / Richard W. Small Jockey / Vincent Bracciale, Jr. Owner / Meyerhoff R E	Richard W. Small	Vincent Bracciale, Jr.	Meyerhoff R E
03/30/1985	Banner Bob Trainer / Jerome J. Sarner, Jr. Jockey / K. Keith Allen Owner / Walsh Sharon E & W J	Jerome J. Sarner, Jr.	K. Keith Allen	Walsh Sharon E & W J
03/31/1984	At the Threshold Trainer / Lynn S. Whiting Jockey / Pat Day Owner / Partee W C	Lynn S. Whiting	Pat Day	Partee W C
03/25/1983	Marfa Trainer / D. Wayne Lukas Jockey / Jorge Velasquez Owner / Beal & French Jr & Lukas	D. Wayne Lukas	Jorge Velasquez	Beal & French Jr & Lukas
03/26/1982	Good n' Dusty Trainer / Jasper Adams Jockey / Michael Moran Owner / Lehmann L R	Jasper Adams	Michael Moran	Lehmann L R
03/27/1981	Mythical Ruler Trainer / Fred V. Wirth Jockey / K. B. Wirth Owner / Price & Risen Jr	Fred V. Wirth	K. B. Wirth	Price & Risen Jr
03/28/1980	Major Run Trainer / William E. Adams Jockey / Mark S. Sellers Owner / Golden Chance Farms Inc	William E. Adams	Mark S. Sellers	Golden Chance Farms Inc
03/28/1980	Spruce Needles Trainer / William E. Adams Jockey / Julio C. Espinoza Owner / Golden Chance Farms Inc	William E. Adams	Julio C. Espinoza	Golden Chance Farms Inc
03/30/1979	Lot o' Gold Trainer / William E. Adams Jockey / Don Brumfield Owner / Lehmann F E	William E. Adams	Don Brumfield	Lehmann F E
03/31/1978	Raymond Earl Trainer / William E. Adams Jockey / Julio C. Espinoza Owner / Lehmann R N	William E. Adams	Julio C. Espinoza	Lehmann R N
03/31/1978	Five Star General Trainer / William E. Adams Jockey / Julio C. Espinoza Owner / Lehmann R N	William E. Adams	Julio C. Espinoza	Lehmann R N
04/01/1977	Smiley's Dream Trainer / William E. Adams Jockey / W. Destefano Owner / Golden Chance Farm Inc	William E. Adams	W. Destefano	Golden Chance Farm Inc
04/01/1977	Bob's Dusty Trainer / William E. Adams Jockey / Julio C. Espinoza Owner / Lehmann R N	William E. Adams	Julio C. Espinoza	Lehmann R N
03/26/1976	Inca Roca Trainer / Albert T. Skinner Jockey / W. Nemeti Owner / Jarrell C R	Albert T. Skinner	W. Nemeti	Jarrell C R