Breeders’ Cup Challenge Series > Kentucky Turf Cup
Kentucky Turf Cup Race Facts
- Location: Kentucky Downs, Franklin, KY
- Inaugural Race: 1990
- Distance: 1 & 1/2 miles (12 furlongs)
- Track Type: Left-handed, Turf
- Age Qualifications: Three Year Olds and up
- 2022 Purse: $1,000,000
- 2022 Race Date: Saturday, September 10th
2022 Kentucky Turf Cup Race Results
| POST | HORSE | JOCKEY / TRAINER | WIN / PLACE / SHOW |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Red Knight | Gerardo Corrales / Michael J. Maker | $26.04 / $9.50 / $6.30 |
| 8 | Gufo | Joel Rosario / Christophe Clement | $3.46 / $2.94 |
| 10 | Another Mystery | Irad Ortiz, Jr. / Chris M. Block | $6.38 |
| 12 | Highest Honors | Tyler Gaffalione / Chad C. Brown | |
| 7 | Admission Office | John R. Velazquez / Brian A. Lynch | |
| 4 | Arklow | Florent Geroux / Brad H. Cox | |
| 6 | Glynn County | Vincent Cheminaud / Michael J. Maker | |
| 9 | Who's the Star | Julien R. Leparoux / Mark E. Casse | |
| 11 | Rogue Element | Adam Beschizza / Jeff A. Hiles | |
| 2 | Breakpoint (CHI) | Tyler Baze / Neil D. Drysdale | |
| 3 | Temple | Jose L. Ortiz / Michael J. Maker | |
| 5 | Keystone Field | Ricardo Santana, Jr. / Michael J. Maker |
Exotic Payoffs:
- $1.00 Exacta (1-5) Paid: $41.06
- $0.50 Trifecta (1-5-9) Paid: $188.30
- $0.10 Superfecta (1-5-9-8) Paid: $286.96
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Kentucky Turf Cup Race History
Inaugurated as the Sam Houston Stakes, the Kentucky Turf Cupis a Grade II race held in September at Kentucky Downs. The race’s most notable winner is Cloudy’s Night, who in 2007 was crowned Canadian Champion Male Turf Horse. He won in 2009 as part of a great bounce-back season from sitting out with a tendon injury all of the previous year.
Three horses are tied for the record for most wins: Rochester (2002, 2003), Da Big Hoss (2015, 2016), and Arklow (2018, 2020). Jockey Florent Geroux holds the record for most wins with four, while Michael J. Maker is the record holder for trainers with five wins of his own.
As part of the Breeders’ Cup Challenge “Win and You’re In” Series, winners are automatically entered into the Breeders’ Cup Turf.
Kentucky Turf Cup Past Winners
| Year | Winner | Jockey / Trainer | Distance / Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Red Knight | Gerardo Corrales / Michael J. Maker | 1 1⁄2 M / 2:26.96 |
| 2021 | Imperador (ARG) | Joseph Talamo / Paulo H. Lobo | 1 1⁄2 M / 2:25.70 |
| 2020 | Arklow | Florent Geroux / Brad H. Cox | 1 1⁄2 M / 2:28.66 |
| 2019 | Zulu Alpha | Jose L. Ortiz / Michael J. Maker | 1 1⁄2 M / 2:28.62 |
| 2018 | Arklow | Florent Geroux / Brad H. Cox | 1 1⁄2 M / 2:30.56 |
| 2017 | Oscar Nominated | Julien R. Leparoux / Michael J. Maker | 1 1⁄2 M / 2:31.37 |
| 2016 | Da Big Hoss | Florent Geroux / Michael J. Maker | 1 1⁄2 M / 2:35.08 |
| 2015 | Da Big Hoss | Joseph Rocco Jr. / Michael J. Maker | 1 1⁄2 M / 2:33.40 |
| 2014 | Suntracer | Florent Geroux / Chris M. Block | 1 1⁄2 M / 2:27.12 |
| 2013 | Temeraine | Gary L. Stevens / Thomas F. Proctor | 1 1⁄2 M / 2:29.18 |
| 2012 | Ioya Bigtime | Jeffrey Sanchez / Chris M. Block | 1 1⁄2 M / 2:30.06 |
| 2011 | Rahystrada | Greta Kuntzweiler / Byron G. Hughes | 1 1⁄2 M / 2:32.40 |
| 2010 | Rezif | Greta Kuntzweiler / Matthew Jacobson | 1 1⁄2 M / 2:44.74 |
| 2009 | Cloudy's Knight | Rosemary Homeister Jr. / Jonathan E. Sheppard | 1 1⁄2 M / 2:33.96 |
| 2008 | Rumor Has It | Eduardo E. Perez / David H. Hinsley | 1 1⁄2 M / 2:28.27 |
| 2007 | General Jumbo (GB) | Jeremy Rose / H. Graham Motion | 1 1⁄2 M / 2:26.98 |
| 2006 | Embossed (IRE) | Larry Melancon / Niall M. O'Callaghan | 1 1⁄2 M / 2:36.92 |
| 2005 | Silverfoot | Rafael Bejarano / Dallas Stewart | 1 1⁄2 M / 2:30.30 |
| 2004 | Sabiango (GER) | Brice Blanc / Tim Yakteen | 1 1⁄2 M / 2:33.70 |
| 2003 | † Rochester | Eddie Martin Jr. / Jonathan E. Sheppard | 1 1⁄2 M / 2:31.39 |
| 2002 | Rochester | Eddie Martin Jr. / Jonathan E. Sheppard | 1 1⁄2 M / 2:38.28 |
| 2001 | Chorwon | Jon Court / Hal R. Wiggins | 1 1⁄2 M / 2:28.68 |
| 2000 | Down the Aisle | Robby Albarado / William I. Mott | 1 1⁄2 M / 2:27.70 |
| 1999 | Fahris (IRE) | Shane Sellers / Kiaran P. McLaughlin | 1 1⁄2 M / 2:29.60 |
| 1998 | Yaqthan (IRE) | Brian Dale Peck / Anthony L. Reinstedler | 1 1⁄2 M / 2:27.60 |
| 1996–1997 | Race not held | ||
| 1995 | Lassigny | Pat Day / William I. Mott | abt. 1 1⁄2 M / 2:30.60 |
| 1994 | Lindon Lime | Shane Sellers / W. Elliott Walden | abt. 1 1⁄2 M / 2:31.40 |
| 1993 | Know Heights (IRE) | Kent Desormeaux / Robert B. Hess Jr. | abt. 1 1⁄2 M / 2:25.60 |
| 1992 | Drummer Boy | Garrett Gomez / Dennis W. Ebert | abt. 1 1⁄2 M / 2:28.40 |
| 1991 | Silver Medallion | Craig Perret / Philip M. Hauswald | abt. 1 1⁄2 M / 2:31.30 |
| 1990 | Slow Fuse | Randy P. Romero / J. Bert Sonnier | abt. 1 1⁄2 M / 2:33.60 |