Breeders’ Cup Challenge Series > Jockey Club Derby Invitational
Jockey Club Derby Invitational Race Facts
- Location: Belmont Park, Elmont, NY
- Inaugural Race: 2019
- Distance: 1 & 1/2 miles (12 furlongs)
- Track Type: Left-handed, Turf
- Age Qualifications: Three Year Olds
- 2021 Purse: $1,000,000
- 2021 Race Date: Saturday, September 18th
2021 Jockey Club Derby Invitational Race Results
| POST | HORSE | JOCKEY / TRAINER | WIN / PLACE / SHOW |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Yibir (GB) | Jamie P. Spencer / Charles Appleby | $7.30 / $3.50 / $3.40 |
| 4 | Soldier Rising (GB) | Irad Ortiz, Jr. / Christophe Clement | $3.00 / $2.80 |
| 7 | Slicked Back | Luis Saez / Brad H. Cox | $6.40 |
| 8 | Bolshoi Ballet (IRE) | Ryan L. Moore / Aidan P. O'Brien | |
| 3 | Tokyo Gold (FR) | John R. Velazquez / Satoshi Kobayashi | |
| 5 | Step Dancer | Dylan Davis / Barclay Tagg | |
| 1 | Tango Tango Tango | Flavien Prat / Jack Sisterson |
Exotic Payoffs:
- $1.00 Exacta (2-4) Paid: $9.10
- $0.50 Trifecta (2-4-7) Paid: $56.25
- $0.10 Superfecta (2-4-7-8) Paid: $29.80
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Jockey Club Derby Invitational Race History
The Jockey Club Derby Invitational a newer race that debuted in 2019 at Belmont Park. The race acts as the final leg of the Turf Trinity series and currently carries a purse of $1,000,000.
As part of the Breeders’ Cup Challenge “Win and You’re In” Series, winners are automatically entered into the Breeders’ Cup Turf.
Jockey Club Derby Invitational Past Winners
| Year | Winner | Jockey / Trainer | Distance / Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Yibir (GB) | Jamie P. Spencer / Charles Appleby | 1 1/2 M / 2:26.23 |
| 2020 | Race not held | ||
| 2019 | Spanish Mission | Jamie Spencer / David Simcock | 1 1/2 M / 2:27.58 |