2026 Ruffian S.

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Named in honor of Hall of Fame filly Ruffian, the Ruffian Handicap is run at Belmont Park for fillies and mares four years and older going a mile (8 furlongs) on the dirt. Hall of Fame mare Lady’s Secret is the only mare to win the race twice (1985, 1986) with jockey John Velazquez winning the most races of any jockeys with six. Shug McGaughey and Bobby Frankel both lead the charge for the trainers with three wins each. The race has been run at a variety of distances in its history and was only switched to a mile in 2013 when it was moved from the fall to the summer.

Named in honor of Hall of Fame filly Ruffian, the Ruffian Handicap is run at Belmont Park for fillies and mares four years and older going a mile (8 furlongs) on the dirt. Hall of Fame mare Lady’s Secret is the only mare to win the race twice (1985, 1986) with jockey John Velazquez winning the most races of any jockeys with six. Shug McGaughey and Bobby Frankel both lead the charge for the trainers with three wins each. The race has been run at a variety of distances in its history and was only switched to a mile in 2013 when it was moved from the fall to the summer. Equine winners of the race include Genuine Risk (1980), Relaxing (1980), Bayakoa (1989), Queenea (1991), Sky Beauty (1994), Inside Information (1996), Sightseek (2004) and Ginger Punch (2007).

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Fastest Time (since 1976): 1:34:05
Greatest Winning Margin (since 1976): 14 lengths

Date	Past Winner	Trainer	Jockey	Owner
05/08/2026	Irish Maxima Trainer / John C. Servis Jockey / Frankie Pennington Owner / Irish Three Racing LLC	John C. Servis	Frankie Pennington	Irish Three Racing LLC
05/09/2025	Jody's Pride Trainer / Jorge R. Abreu Jockey / Joel Rosario Owner / Parkland Thoroughbreds and Sportsmen Stable	Jorge R. Abreu	Joel Rosario	Parkland Thoroughbreds and Sportsmen Stable
05/03/2024	Soul of an Angel Trainer / Saffie A. Joseph, Jr. Jockey / Trevor McCarthy Owner / C Two Racing Stable and Agave Racing Stable	Saffie A. Joseph, Jr.	Trevor McCarthy	C Two Racing Stable and Agave Racing Stable
05/05/2023	Pass the Champagne Trainer / George Weaver Jockey / Feargal Lynch Owner / R. A. Hill Stable, Black Type Thoroughbreds, Rock Ridge Racing LLC, BlackRidge Stables LLC and Brown, James	George Weaver	Feargal Lynch	R. A. Hill Stable, Black Type Thoroughbreds, Rock Ridge Racing LLC, BlackRidge Stables LLC and Brown, James
05/07/2022	Search Results Trainer / Chad C. Brown Jockey / Irad Ortiz, Jr. Owner / Klaravich Stables, Inc.	Chad C. Brown	Irad Ortiz, Jr.	Klaravich Stables, Inc.
05/01/2021	Vault Trainer / Brad H. Cox Jockey / Joel Rosario Owner / Kueber Racing, LLC, Barlar LLC, Madaket Stables LLC and Little Red Feather Racing	Brad H. Cox	Joel Rosario	Kueber Racing, LLC, Barlar LLC, Madaket Stables LLC and Little Red Feather Racing
07/10/2020	Monomoy Girl Trainer / Brad H. Cox Jockey / Florent Geroux Owner / Dubb, M., Monomoy Stables, The Elkstone Group, et al	Brad H. Cox	Florent Geroux	Dubb, M., Monomoy Stables, The Elkstone Group, et al
05/04/2019	Come Dancing Trainer / Carlos F. Martin Jockey / Manuel Franco Owner / Blue Devil Racing Stable (Holliday)	Carlos F. Martin	Manuel Franco	Blue Devil Racing Stable (Holliday)
05/05/2018	Pacific Wind Trainer / Chad C. Brown Jockey / Irad Ortiz, Jr. Owner / Alesia, Sharon, Ciaglia Racing LLC, Brant, Peter M. and Savides, Dominic	Chad C. Brown	Irad Ortiz, Jr.	Alesia, Sharon, Ciaglia Racing LLC, Brant, Peter M. and Savides, Dominic
05/12/2017	Highway Star Trainer / Rodrigo A. Ubillo Jockey / Angel S. Arroyo Owner / Broman, Sr., Chester and Mary	Rodrigo A. Ubillo	Angel S. Arroyo	Broman, Sr., Chester and Mary
05/13/2016	Cavorting Trainer / Kiaran P. McLaughlin Jockey / Javier Castellano Owner / Stonestreet Stables LLC	Kiaran P. McLaughlin	Javier Castellano	Stonestreet Stables LLC
05/08/2015	Wedding Toast Trainer / Kiaran P. McLaughlin Jockey / Jose Lezcano Owner / Godolphin, LLC	Kiaran P. McLaughlin	Jose Lezcano	Godolphin, LLC
05/10/2014	Fiftyshadesofhay Trainer / Bob Baffert Jockey / John R. Velazquez Owner / Pegram, Michael E., Watson, Karl and Weitman, Paul	Bob Baffert	John R. Velazquez	Pegram, Michael E., Watson, Karl and Weitman, Paul
04/05/2013	Withgreatpleasure Trainer / David Nunn Jockey / John R. Velazquez Owner / David Blethen	David Nunn	John R. Velazquez	David Blethen
07/30/2011	Ask the Moon Trainer / Martin D. Wolfson Jockey / Javier Castellano Owner / Farnsworth Stables LLC	Martin D. Wolfson	Javier Castellano	Farnsworth Stables LLC
07/31/2010	Malibu Prayer Trainer / Todd A. Pletcher Jockey / John R. Velazquez Owner / Edward P. Evans	Todd A. Pletcher	John R. Velazquez	Edward P. Evans
09/11/2009	Swift Temper Trainer / Dale L. Romans Jockey / Alan Garcia Owner / Mark H. Stanley	Dale L. Romans	Alan Garcia	Mark H. Stanley
09/05/2008	Tough Tiz's Sis Trainer / Bob Baffert Jockey / Edgar S. Prado Owner / Watson, Karl and Weitman Performance LLC	Bob Baffert	Edgar S. Prado	Watson, Karl and Weitman Performance LLC
09/07/2007	Ginger Punch Trainer / Robert J. Frankel Jockey / Rafael Bejarano Owner / Stronach Stables	Robert J. Frankel	Rafael Bejarano	Stronach Stables
09/09/2006	Pool Land Trainer / Todd A. Pletcher Jockey / John R. Velazquez Owner / Melnyk Racing Stables, Inc.	Todd A. Pletcher	John R. Velazquez	Melnyk Racing Stables, Inc.
09/10/2005	Stellar Jayne Trainer / Saeed bin Suroor Jockey / Jerry D. Bailey Owner / Godolphin, LLC	Saeed bin Suroor	Jerry D. Bailey	Godolphin, LLC
09/18/2004	Sightseek Trainer / Robert J. Frankel Jockey / John R. Velazquez Owner / Juddmonte	Robert J. Frankel	John R. Velazquez	Juddmonte
09/12/2003	Wild Spirit (CHI) Trainer / Robert J. Frankel Jockey / Jerry D. Bailey Owner / Sumaya U.S. Stable	Robert J. Frankel	Jerry D. Bailey	Sumaya U.S. Stable
09/13/2002	Mandy's Gold Trainer / Michael E. Gorham Jockey / Jose A. Santos Owner / Steeplechase Farm	Michael E. Gorham	Jose A. Santos	Steeplechase Farm
09/15/2000	Riboletta (BRZ) Trainer / Eduardo Inda Jockey / Chris J. McCarron Owner / Jones, Aaron U. and Marie D.	Eduardo Inda	Chris J. McCarron	Jones, Aaron U. and Marie D.
09/17/1999	Catinca Trainer / John C. Kimmel Jockey / Jerry D. Bailey Owner / Robert K. Waxman	John C. Kimmel	Jerry D. Bailey	Robert K. Waxman
09/18/1998	Sharp Cat Trainer / Wallace A. Dollase Jockey / Corey S. Nakatani Owner / The Thoroughbred Corporation	Wallace A. Dollase	Corey S. Nakatani	The Thoroughbred Corporation
09/19/1997	Tomisue's Delight Trainer / Neil J. Howard Jockey / Jerry D. Bailey Owner / Stephen C. Hilbert	Neil J. Howard	Jerry D. Bailey	Stephen C. Hilbert
09/13/1996	Yanks Music Trainer / Leo O'Brien Jockey / John R. Velazquez Owner / Michael Fennessy	Leo O'Brien	John R. Velazquez	Michael Fennessy
09/15/1995	Inside Information Trainer / Claude R. McGaughey III Jockey / Mike E. Smith Owner / Ogden Mills Phipps	Claude R. McGaughey III	Mike E. Smith	Ogden Mills Phipps
09/16/1994	Sky Beauty Trainer / H. Allen Jerkens Jockey / Mike E. Smith Owner / Georgia E. Hofmann	H. Allen Jerkens	Mike E. Smith	Georgia E. Hofmann
09/18/1993	Shared Interest Trainer / Flint S. Schulhofer Jockey / Robbie G. Davis Owner / Robert S. Evans	Flint S. Schulhofer	Robbie G. Davis	Robert S. Evans
09/19/1992	Versailles Treaty Trainer / Claude R. McGaughey III Jockey / Mike E. Smith Owner / Cynthia Phipps	Claude R. McGaughey III	Mike E. Smith	Cynthia Phipps
09/20/1991	Queena Trainer / Claude R. McGaughey III Jockey / Angel Cordero, Jr. Owner / Emory A. Hamilton	Claude R. McGaughey III	Angel Cordero, Jr.	Emory A. Hamilton
09/21/1990	Quick Mischief Trainer / Charles J. Carlesimo, Jr. Jockey / Raul I. Rojas Owner / Mordas Gregory	Charles J. Carlesimo, Jr.	Raul I. Rojas	Mordas Gregory
09/23/1989	Bayakoa (ARG) Trainer / Ronald L. McAnally Jockey / Laffit A. Pincay, Jr. Owner / Whitham F E	Ronald L. McAnally	Laffit A. Pincay, Jr.	Whitham F E
09/24/1988	Sham Say Trainer / William B. Cox Jockey / Jacinto Vasquez Owner / Evergreen Farms	William B. Cox	Jacinto Vasquez	Evergreen Farms
09/26/1987	Coup de Fusil Trainer / Jan H. Nerud Jockey / Angel Cordero, Jr. Owner / Tartan Stable	Jan H. Nerud	Angel Cordero, Jr.	Tartan Stable
09/20/1986	Lady's Secret Trainer / D. Wayne Lukas Jockey / Pat Day Owner / Klein E V	D. Wayne Lukas	Pat Day	Klein E V
09/21/1985	Lady's Secret Trainer / D. Wayne Lukas Jockey / Jorge Velasquez Owner / Klein E V	D. Wayne Lukas	Jorge Velasquez	Klein E V
09/29/1984	Heatherten Trainer / William I. Mott Jockey / Randy P. Romero Owner / Franks John	William I. Mott	Randy P. Romero	Franks John
09/24/1983	Heartlight No. One Trainer / Pedro Marti Jockey / Laffit A. Pincay, Jr. Owner / Bacharach B	Pedro Marti	Laffit A. Pincay, Jr.	Bacharach B
09/25/1982	Christmas Past Trainer / Angel A. Penna, Jr. Jockey / Jacinto Vasquez Owner / Phipps Cynthia	Angel A. Penna, Jr.	Jacinto Vasquez	Phipps Cynthia
09/26/1981	Relaxing Trainer / Angel Penna, Sr. Jockey / Angel Cordero, Jr. Owner / Phipps O	Angel Penna, Sr.	Angel Cordero, Jr.	Phipps O
09/26/1980	Genuine Risk Trainer / LeRoy S. Jolley Jockey / Jacinto Vasquez Owner / Firestone Mrs B R	LeRoy S. Jolley	Jacinto Vasquez	Firestone Mrs B R
09/28/1979	It's in the Air Trainer / Lazaro S. Barrera Jockey / Laffit A. Pincay, Jr. Owner / Harbor View Farm	Lazaro S. Barrera	Laffit A. Pincay, Jr.	Harbor View Farm
09/22/1978	Late Bloomer Trainer / John M. Gaver, Jr. Jockey / Jorge Velasquez Owner / Greentree Stable	John M. Gaver, Jr.	Jorge Velasquez	Greentree Stable
09/23/1977	Cum Laude Laurie Trainer / Thomas L. Rondinello Jockey / Angel Cordero, Jr. Owner / Galbreath D M	Thomas L. Rondinello	Angel Cordero, Jr.	Galbreath D M
10/08/1976	Revidere Trainer / David A. Whiteley Jockey / Jacinto Vasquez Owner / Perry W H	David A. Whiteley	Jacinto Vasquez	Perry W H