Cincinnati Trophy Stakes

The Cincinnati Trophy Stakes is an early-season prep for three year old fillies at Turfway Park. Run on the Tapeta surface, the race provides a competitive stepping stone for fillies building toward stakes company and the spring racing calendar. Strong performances here can signal emerging talent on the path to bigger opportunities.

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Bet the Cincinnati Trophy Stakes

Location: Turfway Park, Florence, KY

Inaugural Race: 1983

TV Coverage: Stream Live on TwinSpires! 

Current Distance: 1 mile (8 furlongs)

Track Type: Tapeta (Synthetic)

Age Qualification: 3YO Fillies

Purse: $175,000

Race Date: Saturday, February 21st

2026 Cincinnati Trophy Stakes Results

PPHORSEJOCKEY / TRAINERWIN / PLACE / SHOW
1
Resplendence
Burgos, Alberto / Lobo, Paulo
$25.42 / $11.32 / $7.72
2
Lovely Grey
Ramos, Joseph / Danner, Kelsey
$6.02 / $4.04
11
Resist
Moncada, Irving / Drury, Jr., Thomas
$4.86
4
Rip Current
Hernandez, Rafael / Lobo, Paulo
10
Map of the Moon
Carrasco, Victor / Danner, Kelsey
9
Wonzee Weather
Machado, Luan / Miller, Darrin
5
Belle of the Barn
Machado, Dylan / Caramori, Caio
6
Easter Promise
Murgia, Antioco / Wojczynski, Justin
3
Coco Connect
Achard, Alex / Ennis, John
7
Emily's Joy
Garcia, Martin / Acevedo, Israel
8
Dame Laura
Morales, Edgar / Walsh, Brendan

Exotic Payouts:

  • $2.00 Exacta (1-2): $125.18
  • $0.50 Trifecta (1-2-11): $226.30
  • $0.10 Superfecta (1-2-11-4): $329.13

Watch a Recap of the 2026 Cincinnati Trophy Stakes

History of the Cincinnati Trophy Stakes

The Cincinnati Trophy Stakes was inaugurated in the early 1980s at Turfway Park and has long been a part of the track’s winter racing program. Traditionally run on the synthetic surface, the race has provided a competitive opportunity for three year old fillies developing outside the major coastal circuits. Over the years, it has attracted a mix of regional runners and emerging prospects from larger stables.

In recent seasons, the Cincinnati Trophy Stakes has taken on greater importance as part of the Road to the Kentucky Oaks Prep Season. The race now awards qualifying points toward a starting spot in the Kentucky Oaks at Churchill Downs, helping to elevate its profile within the national prep calendar. Its placement at Turfway Park also makes it a key stepping stone toward the Bourbonette Oaks later in the meet.

While it offers fewer points than the Championship Series races, the Cincinnati Trophy has proven to be a valuable early indicator of talent. Strong performances often signal fillies ready to progress into tougher competition as the spring season unfolds, giving fans and bettors an early look at potential contenders on the Kentucky Oaks trail.

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