2026 Sanford S.

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An early race for 2-year-olds, the Sanford Stakes is run going six furlongs on dirt at Saratoga. Horses to win the race include 1978 Triple Crown winner Affirmed, Copelan, Forty Niner, Deher, Maria’s Mon, Kelly Kip, More Than Ready, City Zip, Afleet Alex and Scat Daddy.

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Fastest Time (since 1976): 1:09:32
Greatest Winning Margin (since 1976): 10 1/2 lengths

Date	Past Winner	Trainer	Jockey	Owner
07/03/2026	Booked Trainer / Steven M. Asmussen Jockey / Ricardo Santana, Jr. Owner / Jackpot Farm, Fults, Alvin, Itkin, Jason and Smith, Michael D.	Steven M. Asmussen	Ricardo Santana, Jr.	Jackpot Farm, Fults, Alvin, Itkin, Jason and Smith, Michael D.
07/04/2025	Obliteration Trainer / Steven M. Asmussen Jockey / Flavien Prat Owner / Leland Ackerley Racing	Steven M. Asmussen	Flavien Prat	Leland Ackerley Racing
07/12/2024	Mo Plex Trainer / Jeremiah C. Englehart Jockey / Irad Ortiz, Jr. Owner / R and H Stable	Jeremiah C. Englehart	Irad Ortiz, Jr.	R and H Stable
07/14/2023	Yo Yo Candy Trainer / Daniel Velazquez Jockey / Angel Castillo Owner / Happy Tenth Stable	Daniel Velazquez	Angel Castillo	Happy Tenth Stable
07/15/2022	Mo Strike Trainer / Brad H. Cox Jockey / Florent Geroux Owner / Nasser Bin Omairah	Brad H. Cox	Florent Geroux	Nasser Bin Omairah
07/16/2021	Wit Trainer / Todd A. Pletcher Jockey / Irad Ortiz, Jr. Owner / Repole Stable, St. Elias Stable and Gainesway Stable (Antony Beck)	Todd A. Pletcher	Irad Ortiz, Jr.	Repole Stable, St. Elias Stable and Gainesway Stable (Antony Beck)
07/12/2019	By Your Side Trainer / Eddie Kenneally Jockey / Irad Ortiz, Jr. Owner / Anderson Stables, LLC	Eddie Kenneally	Irad Ortiz, Jr.	Anderson Stables, LLC
07/20/2018	Sombeyay Trainer / Todd A. Pletcher Jockey / Javier Castellano Owner / Starlight Racing	Todd A. Pletcher	Javier Castellano	Starlight Racing
07/21/2017	Firenze Fire Trainer / Jason Servis Jockey / Irad Ortiz, Jr. Owner / Mr. Amore Stable	Jason Servis	Irad Ortiz, Jr.	Mr. Amore Stable
07/22/2016	Bitumen Trainer / Eddie Kenneally Jockey / Javier Castellano Owner / Joseph W. Sutton	Eddie Kenneally	Javier Castellano	Joseph W. Sutton
07/24/2015	Uncle Vinny Trainer / Todd A. Pletcher Jockey / John R. Velazquez Owner / Starlight Racing	Todd A. Pletcher	John R. Velazquez	Starlight Racing
07/18/2014	Big Trouble Trainer / Anthony W. Dutrow Jockey / Irad Ortiz, Jr. Owner / Team D	Anthony W. Dutrow	Irad Ortiz, Jr.	Team D
07/20/2013	Wired Bryan Trainer / Michael Dilger Jockey / Shaun Bridgmohan Owner / Anstu Stables, Inc.	Michael Dilger	Shaun Bridgmohan	Anstu Stables, Inc.
07/21/2012	Bern Identity Trainer / Kelly J. Breen Jockey / Rosie Napravnik Owner / Hall, George and Lori	Kelly J. Breen	Rosie Napravnik	Hall, George and Lori
07/23/2011	Overdriven Trainer / Todd A. Pletcher Jockey / John R. Velazquez Owner / Repole Stable	Todd A. Pletcher	John R. Velazquez	Repole Stable
07/29/2009	Backtalk Trainer / Thomas M. Amoss Jockey / Miguel Mena Owner / GoldMark Farm	Thomas M. Amoss	Miguel Mena	GoldMark Farm
07/25/2007	Ready's Image Trainer / Todd A. Pletcher Jockey / John R. Velazquez Owner / James T. Scatuorchio	Todd A. Pletcher	John R. Velazquez	James T. Scatuorchio
07/23/2003	Chapel Royal Trainer / Todd A. Pletcher Jockey / John R. Velazquez Owner / Tabor, Michael B. and Smith, Derrick	Todd A. Pletcher	John R. Velazquez	Tabor, Michael B. and Smith, Derrick
07/25/2001	Buster's Daydream Trainer / Timothy J. Tullock, Jr. Jockey / John R. Velazquez Owner / S J B Stable Trust	Timothy J. Tullock, Jr.	John R. Velazquez	S J B Stable Trust
07/26/2000	City Zip Trainer / D. Wayne Lukas Jockey / Jose A. Santos Owner / Padua Stables	D. Wayne Lukas	Jose A. Santos	Padua Stables
07/23/1997	Polished Brass Trainer / Patrick B. Byrne Jockey / Pat Day Owner / Hobeau Farm	Patrick B. Byrne	Pat Day	Hobeau Farm
07/20/1995	Maria's Mon Trainer / Flint S. Schulhofer Jockey / Robbie G. Davis Owner / Vendome Stables	Flint S. Schulhofer	Robbie G. Davis	Vendome Stables
08/12/1993	Dehere Trainer / Stanley M. Hough Jockey / Chris J. McCarron Owner / Spencer C	Stanley M. Hough	Chris J. McCarron	Spencer C
08/18/1987	Forty Niner Trainer / Lazaro S. Barrera Jockey / Eddie Maple Owner / Klein E V	Lazaro S. Barrera	Eddie Maple	Klein E V
08/14/1984	Tiffany Ice Trainer / Joseph B. Cantey Jockey / Gregg McCarron Owner / Thieriot Mrs C H	Joseph B. Cantey	Gregg McCarron	Thieriot Mrs C H
08/09/1983	Big Walt Trainer / Mitchell Griffin Jockey / Jeff Fell Owner / Hooper F W	Mitchell Griffin	Jeff Fell	Hooper F W
08/11/1981	Mayanesian Trainer / Howard M. Tesher Jockey / Jacinto Vasquez Owner / Brookfield Farms	Howard M. Tesher	Jacinto Vasquez	Brookfield Farms
08/15/1978	Fuzzbuster Trainer / John M. Gaver, Jr. Jockey / Jorge Velasquez Owner / Harbor View Farm	John M. Gaver, Jr.	Jorge Velasquez	Harbor View Farm
08/17/1976	Turn of Coin Trainer / Hicks William O Jockey / Angel Cordero, Jr. Owner / Hicks W O	Hicks William O	Angel Cordero, Jr.	Hicks W O

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Results

Win

Place

Show

1^st

2 Booked

$4.74

$2.92

$2.30

Jockey / Ricardo Santana, Jr.
Trainer / Steven M. Asmussen

Breeder / Peace Of Heaven Thoroughbreds

2^nd

5 Vissino

$4.02

$2.90

Jockey / Jose L. Ortiz
Trainer / Mark E. Casse

Breeder / Mr. Theodore R. Kuster & Estate of Brereton C. Jones

3^rd

3 Goodbye to Romance

$3.86

Jockey / Flavien Prat
Trainer / Jena M. Antonucci

Breeder / Haymarket Farm LLC

4^th

9 Rasasi

Jockey / Tyler Gaffalione
Trainer / Antonio Sano

Owner / RRR Racing
Breeder / RRR Racing, Inc.

5^th

8 Regent's Park

Jockey / John R. Velazquez
Trainer / Jorge Delgado

Owner / Amo Racing USA, LLC
Breeder / Peter E. Blum Thoroughbreds, LLC

6^th

4 Pocket Listing

Jockey / Manuel Franco
Trainer / Doug F. O'Neill

Owner / Reddam Racing LLC
Breeder / Reddam Racing, LLC

Scratches

Ashcroft Lane

Jack's Golden Goal

Waggley

Payoff

Pick 3
6-8-2

6-8-2

$40

Pick 4
4-6-8-2

4-6-8-2

$44

Pick 5
4-4-6-8-2

4-4-6-8-2

$113

Daily Double
8-2

8-2

$10

Exacta
2-5

2-5

$11

Superfecta
2-5-3-9

2-5-3-9

$11

Trifecta
2-5-3

2-5-3

$16