2026 Risen Star S.

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History

The Risen Star Stakes is a prep race for the Kentucky Derby hosted by Fair Grounds Race Course in New Orleans. The race is contested at 1 1/16 miles on the dirt in late February. The Risen Star's namesake, a champion Thoroughbred, won the race when it was called the Louisiana Derby Trial Stakes in 1988. The colt went on to win the Louisiana Derby, Preakness Stakes and Belmont Stakes and take home divisional year-end honors.

Other notable horses to have won the race include Badge of Silver, Lawyer Ron and Mucho Macho Man. The three editions of the race from 2012 to 2014 have been decided by a nose margin, including victories by Intense Holiday, Ive Struck a Nerve and El Padrino.

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Fastest Time (since 1976): 1:40:80
Greatest Winning Margin (since 1976): 10 lengths

Date	Past Winner	Trainer	Jockey	Owner
02/14/2025	Magnitude Trainer / Steven M. Asmussen Jockey / Ben Curtis Owner / Winchell Thoroughbreds LLC	Steven M. Asmussen	Ben Curtis	Winchell Thoroughbreds LLC
02/16/2024	Sierra Leone Trainer / Chad C. Brown Jockey / Tyler Gaffalione Owner / Brant, Peter M., Magnier, Mrs. John, Tabor, Michael, Smith, Derrick, Westerberg and Smith, Brook T.	Chad C. Brown	Tyler Gaffalione	Brant, Peter M., Magnier, Mrs. John, Tabor, Michael, Smith, Derrick, Westerberg and Smith, Brook T.
02/17/2023	Angel of Empire Trainer / Brad H. Cox Jockey / Luis Saez Owner / Albaugh Family Stables LLC	Brad H. Cox	Luis Saez	Albaugh Family Stables LLC
02/18/2022	Epicenter Trainer / Steven M. Asmussen Jockey / Joel Rosario Owner / Winchell Thoroughbreds LLC	Steven M. Asmussen	Joel Rosario	Winchell Thoroughbreds LLC
02/12/2021	Mandaloun Trainer / Brad H. Cox Jockey / Florent Geroux Owner / Juddmonte	Brad H. Cox	Florent Geroux	Juddmonte
02/14/2020	Modernist Trainer / William I. Mott Jockey / Junior Alvarado Owner / Wygod, Pam and Martin	William I. Mott	Junior Alvarado	Wygod, Pam and Martin
02/14/2020	Mr. Monomoy Trainer / Brad H. Cox Jockey / Florent Geroux Owner / Madaket Stables LLC, Dubb, Michael and Doheny Racing Stable	Brad H. Cox	Florent Geroux	Madaket Stables LLC, Dubb, Michael and Doheny Racing Stable
02/15/2019	War of Will Trainer / Mark E. Casse Jockey / Tyler Gaffalione Owner / Gary Barber	Mark E. Casse	Tyler Gaffalione	Gary Barber
02/16/2018	Bravazo Trainer / D. Wayne Lukas Jockey / Miguel Mena Owner / Calumet Farm	D. Wayne Lukas	Miguel Mena	Calumet Farm
02/24/2017	Girvin Trainer / Joe Sharp Jockey / Brian Joseph Hernandez, Jr. Owner / Brad Grady	Joe Sharp	Brian Joseph Hernandez, Jr.	Brad Grady
02/19/2016	Gun Runner Trainer / Steven M. Asmussen Jockey / Florent Geroux Owner / Winchell Thoroughbreds and Three Chimneys Farm	Steven M. Asmussen	Florent Geroux	Winchell Thoroughbreds and Three Chimneys Farm
02/20/2015	International Star Trainer / Michael J. Maker Jockey / Miguel Mena Owner / Ramsey, Kenneth L. and Sarah K.	Michael J. Maker	Miguel Mena	Ramsey, Kenneth L. and Sarah K.
02/21/2014	Intense Holiday Trainer / Todd A. Pletcher Jockey / Mike E. Smith Owner / Starlight Racing	Todd A. Pletcher	Mike E. Smith	Starlight Racing
02/22/2013	Ive Struck a Nerve Trainer / J. Keith Desormeaux Jockey / James Graham Owner / Big Chief Racing, LLC	J. Keith Desormeaux	James Graham	Big Chief Racing, LLC
02/24/2012	El Padrino Trainer / Todd A. Pletcher Jockey / Javier Castellano Owner / Let's Go Stable	Todd A. Pletcher	Javier Castellano	Let's Go Stable
02/18/2011	Mucho Macho Man Trainer / Katherine Ritvo Jockey / Rajiv Maragh Owner / Reeves Thoroughbred Racing and Dream Team One Racing Stable	Katherine Ritvo	Rajiv Maragh	Reeves Thoroughbred Racing and Dream Team One Racing Stable
02/19/2010	Discreetly Mine Trainer / Todd A. Pletcher Jockey / Javier Castellano Owner / E. Paul Robsham Stables LLC	Todd A. Pletcher	Javier Castellano	E. Paul Robsham Stables LLC
02/06/2009	Friesan Fire Trainer / J. Larry Jones Jockey / Gabriel Saez Owner / Vinery Stables and Fox Hill Farm	J. Larry Jones	Gabriel Saez	Vinery Stables and Fox Hill Farm
02/08/2008	Pyro Trainer / Steven M. Asmussen Jockey / Shaun Bridgmohan Owner / Winchell Thoroughbreds LLC	Steven M. Asmussen	Shaun Bridgmohan	Winchell Thoroughbreds LLC
02/09/2007	Notional Trainer / Doug F. O'Neill Jockey / Robby Albarado Owner / J. Paul Reddam	Doug F. O'Neill	Robby Albarado	J. Paul Reddam
01/13/2006	Lawyer Ron Trainer / Robert E. Holthus Jockey / John McKee Owner / James T. Hines, Jr.	Robert E. Holthus	John McKee	James T. Hines, Jr.
02/11/2005	Scipion Trainer / Patrick L. Biancone Jockey / Gary L. Stevens Owner / Virginia Kraft Payson LLC	Patrick L. Biancone	Gary L. Stevens	Virginia Kraft Payson LLC
02/14/2004	Gradepoint Trainer / Neil J. Howard Jockey / Robby Albarado Owner / Mount Brilliant Stable LLC and Farish, William	Neil J. Howard	Robby Albarado	Mount Brilliant Stable LLC and Farish, William
02/15/2003	Badge of Silver Trainer / Ronny W. Werner Jockey / Robby Albarado Owner / Ramsey, Kenneth L. and Sarah K.	Ronny W. Werner	Robby Albarado	Ramsey, Kenneth L. and Sarah K.
02/16/2002	Repent Trainer / Kenneth G. McPeek Jockey / Anthony J. D'Amico Owner / Select Stable	Kenneth G. McPeek	Anthony J. D'Amico	Select Stable
02/17/2001	Dollar Bill Trainer / Dallas Stewart Jockey / Chris J. McCarron Owner / Gary and Mary West Stables, Inc.	Dallas Stewart	Chris J. McCarron	Gary and Mary West Stables, Inc.
02/19/2000	Exchange Rate Trainer / D. Wayne Lukas Jockey / Corey S. Nakatani Owner / Padua Stables and Sanan, Anne	D. Wayne Lukas	Corey S. Nakatani	Padua Stables and Sanan, Anne
02/20/1999	Ecton Park Trainer / W. Elliott Walden Jockey / Shane J. Sellers Owner / Mark H. Stanley	W. Elliott Walden	Shane J. Sellers	Mark H. Stanley
02/21/1998	Comic Strip Trainer / Neil J. Howard Jockey / Shane J. Sellers Owner / Farish, William S., Humphrey, Jr., G. W. and Elkins, James	Neil J. Howard	Shane J. Sellers	Farish, William S., Humphrey, Jr., G. W. and Elkins, James
02/22/1997	Open Forum Trainer / D. Wayne Lukas Jockey / Donna M. Barton Owner / Lewis, Robert B. and Beverly J.	D. Wayne Lukas	Donna M. Barton	Lewis, Robert B. and Beverly J.
02/24/1996	Zarb's Magic Trainer / W. Bret Thomas Jockey / Elvis Joseph Perrodin Owner / Foxwood Plantation, Ltd.	W. Bret Thomas	Elvis Joseph Perrodin	Foxwood Plantation, Ltd.
02/27/1995	Beavers Nose Trainer / Eldridge Hebert, Jr. Jockey / Kenneth Bourque Owner / R. W. Raymond & D. O. Phillips	Eldridge Hebert, Jr.	Kenneth Bourque	R. W. Raymond & D. O. Phillips
02/27/1995	Knockadoon Trainer / Anthony L. Reinstedler Jockey / Willie Martinez Owner / W. K. Warren, Jr.	Anthony L. Reinstedler	Willie Martinez	W. K. Warren, Jr.
03/04/1994	Fly Cry Trainer / Thomas M. Amoss Jockey / Ronald D. Ardoin Owner / Al Prats & Bryan Wagner	Thomas M. Amoss	Ronald D. Ardoin	Al Prats & Bryan Wagner
03/05/1993	Dry Bean Trainer / Thomas K. Bohannan Jockey / Aaron T. Gryder Owner / Loblolly Stable	Thomas K. Bohannan	Aaron T. Gryder	Loblolly Stable
03/05/1993	Dixieland Heat Trainer / Gerald J. Romero Jockey / Randy P. Romero Owner / Leland Cook	Gerald J. Romero	Randy P. Romero	Leland Cook
03/06/1992	Line in the Sand Trainer / Neil J. Howard Jockey / Shane P. Romero Owner / W S FARISH ET AL	Neil J. Howard	Shane P. Romero	W S FARISH ET AL
02/15/1991	Big Courage Trainer / William I. Fox, Sr. Jockey / Tammy Lee Fox Owner / unknown owner	William I. Fox, Sr.	Tammy Lee Fox	unknown owner
03/03/1990	Genuine Meaning Trainer / Ronnie G. Tenhundfeld Jockey / John Hirdes Owner / Asaro Robert	Ronnie G. Tenhundfeld	John Hirdes	Asaro Robert
02/25/1989	Nooo Problema Trainer / Donald R. Winfree Jockey / Shane P. Romero Owner / Reed H J & Nancy	Donald R. Winfree	Shane P. Romero	Reed H J & Nancy
02/25/1989	Dispersal Trainer / Grover G. Delp Jockey / Bobby J. Walker, Jr. Owner / Meyerhoff H & T	Grover G. Delp	Bobby J. Walker, Jr.	Meyerhoff H & T