2023 Iroquois S.

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Set at 1 1/16 miles (8.5 furlongs) on Churchill Downs’ dirt track, this race is open to 2-year-olds and it is run on opening day at the Churchill Downs Fall Meet. The race is named for Iroquois, the first American horse to win the Epsom Derby in England. The first points race on the Road to the Kentucky Derby, the Iroquois is also a "Win and You're In" race for the Sentient Jet Breeders' Cup Juvenile.

Winners of the race include Ide, Harlan's Holiday, Champali, The Cliffs's Edge, Astrology and Canadian Horse of the Year Uncaptured.

Set at 1 1/16 miles (8.5 furlongs) on Churchill Downs’ dirt track, this race is open to 2-year-olds and it is run on opening day at the Churchill Downs Fall Meet. The race is named for Iroquois, the first American horse to win the Epsom Derby in England. The first points race on the Road to the Kentucky Derby, the Iroquois is also a "Win and You're In" race for the Sentient Jet Breeders' Cup Juvenile.

Winners of the race include Ide, Harlan's Holiday, Champali, The Cliffs's Edge, Astrology and Canadian Horse of the Year Uncaptured.

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Fastest Time (since 1976): 1:35:00
Greatest Winning Margin (since 1976): 8 3/4 lengths

Date	Past Winner	Trainer	Jockey	Owner
09/13/2024	Jonathan's Way Trainer / Philip A. Bauer Jockey / Joel Rosario Owner / Rigney Racing	Philip A. Bauer	Joel Rosario	Rigney Racing
09/15/2023	West Saratoga Trainer / Larry W. Demeritte Jockey / Rafael Bejarano Owner / Harry L. Veruchi	Larry W. Demeritte	Rafael Bejarano	Harry L. Veruchi
09/16/2022	Curly Jack Trainer / Thomas M. Amoss Jockey / Edgar Morales Owner / Michael McLoughlin	Thomas M. Amoss	Edgar Morales	Michael McLoughlin
09/17/2021	Major General Trainer / Todd A. Pletcher Jockey / Javier Castellano Owner / WinStar Farm LLC and Siena Farm LLC	Todd A. Pletcher	Javier Castellano	WinStar Farm LLC and Siena Farm LLC
09/04/2020	Sittin On Go Trainer / Dale L. Romans Jockey / Corey J. Lanerie Owner / Albaugh Family Stables LLC	Dale L. Romans	Corey J. Lanerie	Albaugh Family Stables LLC
09/13/2019	Dennis' Moment Trainer / Dale L. Romans Jockey / Irad Ortiz, Jr. Owner / Albaugh Family Stables LLC	Dale L. Romans	Irad Ortiz, Jr.	Albaugh Family Stables LLC
09/14/2018	Cairo Cat Trainer / Kenneth G. McPeek Jockey / Brian Joseph Hernandez, Jr. Owner / Walking L Thoroughbreds	Kenneth G. McPeek	Brian Joseph Hernandez, Jr.	Walking L Thoroughbreds
09/15/2017	The Tabulator Trainer / Larry Rivelli Jockey / Jose Valdivia, Jr. Owner / Carolyn Wilson	Larry Rivelli	Jose Valdivia, Jr.	Carolyn Wilson
09/16/2016	Not This Time Trainer / Dale L. Romans Jockey / Robby Albarado Owner / Albaugh Family Stables LLC	Dale L. Romans	Robby Albarado	Albaugh Family Stables LLC
09/11/2015	Cocked and Loaded Trainer / Larry Rivelli Jockey / Emmanuel Esquivel Owner / Ravin, Richard and Patricia's Hope LLC	Larry Rivelli	Emmanuel Esquivel	Ravin, Richard and Patricia's Hope LLC
09/05/2014	Lucky Player Trainer / Steven M. Asmussen Jockey / Ricardo Santana, Jr. Owner / Jerry Durant	Steven M. Asmussen	Ricardo Santana, Jr.	Jerry Durant
09/06/2013	Cleburne Trainer / Dale L. Romans Jockey / Corey J. Lanerie Owner / Donegal Racing	Dale L. Romans	Corey J. Lanerie	Donegal Racing
10/27/2012	Uncaptured Trainer / Mark E. Casse Jockey / Miguel Mena Owner / John C. Oxley	Mark E. Casse	Miguel Mena	John C. Oxley
10/29/2011	Motor City Trainer / Ian R. Wilkes Jockey / Calvin H. Borel Owner / Lantern Hill Farm LLC	Ian R. Wilkes	Calvin H. Borel	Lantern Hill Farm LLC
10/30/2010	Astrology Trainer / Steven M. Asmussen Jockey / Garrett K. Gomez Owner / Stonestreet Stables and Bolton, George	Steven M. Asmussen	Garrett K. Gomez	Stonestreet Stables and Bolton, George
10/31/2009	Thiskyhasnolimit Trainer / Steven M. Asmussen Jockey / Shaun Bridgmohan Owner / Zollars, Cathy and Bob and Wagner Mark	Steven M. Asmussen	Shaun Bridgmohan	Zollars, Cathy and Bob and Wagner Mark
10/31/2008	Capt. Candyman Can Trainer / Ian R. Wilkes Jockey / Julien R. Leparoux Owner / Rauch, Joseph and Zell, David	Ian R. Wilkes	Julien R. Leparoux	Rauch, Joseph and Zell, David
10/27/2007	Court Vision Trainer / William I. Mott Jockey / Julien R. Leparoux Owner / WinStar Farm LLC	William I. Mott	Julien R. Leparoux	WinStar Farm LLC
10/28/2006	Tiz Wonderful Trainer / Scott Blasi Jockey / Garrett K. Gomez Owner / Stonestreet Stables LLC	Scott Blasi	Garrett K. Gomez	Stonestreet Stables LLC
11/04/2005	Catcominatcha Trainer / Eddie Kenneally Jockey / Rafael Bejarano Owner / Thomas M. McCann	Eddie Kenneally	Rafael Bejarano	Thomas M. McCann
11/05/2004	Straight Line Trainer / Harvey L. Vanier Jockey / Brice Blanc Owner / Vanier, Nancy A. and Cartwright Thoroughbreds LLC	Harvey L. Vanier	Brice Blanc	Vanier, Nancy A. and Cartwright Thoroughbreds LLC
11/01/2003	The Cliff's Edge Trainer / Nicholas P. Zito Jockey / Shane J. Sellers Owner / Robert V. LaPenta	Nicholas P. Zito	Shane J. Sellers	Robert V. LaPenta
11/02/2002	Champali Trainer / Gregory D. Foley Jockey / Pat Day Owner / Lloyd Madison Farms, IV LLC	Gregory D. Foley	Pat Day	Lloyd Madison Farms, IV LLC
11/03/2001	Harlan's Holiday Trainer / Kenneth G. McPeek Jockey / Anthony J. D'Amico Owner / Starlight Racing	Kenneth G. McPeek	Anthony J. D'Amico	Starlight Racing
11/03/2000	Meetyouathebrig Trainer / W. Elliott Walden Jockey / Gary L. Stevens Owner / Mansell Stables LLC and Stone, James H.	W. Elliott Walden	Gary L. Stevens	Mansell Stables LLC and Stone, James H.
11/05/1999	Mighty Trainer / Frank L. Brothers Jockey / Marlon St. Julien Owner / Claiborne Farm and Dilschneider, Adele B.	Frank L. Brothers	Marlon St. Julien	Claiborne Farm and Dilschneider, Adele B.
11/06/1998	Exploit Trainer / Bob Baffert Jockey / Chris J. McCarron Owner / Lewis, Robert B. and Beverly J.	Bob Baffert	Chris J. McCarron	Lewis, Robert B. and Beverly J.
10/31/1997	Keene Dancer Trainer / David M. Carroll Jockey / Pat Day Owner / Tri County Farm LLC	David M. Carroll	Pat Day	Tri County Farm LLC
11/01/1996	Global View Trainer / James O. Keefer Jockey / Kenneth Bourque Owner / Heiligbrodt, L. William, Keefer, T. and New, W.	James O. Keefer	Kenneth Bourque	Heiligbrodt, L. William, Keefer, T. and New, W.
11/04/1995	Ide Trainer / Peter M. Vestal Jockey / Craig Perret Owner / Willmott Stables	Peter M. Vestal	Craig Perret	Willmott Stables
11/04/1994	Peruvian Trainer / Peter M. Vestal Jockey / Jose A. Santos Owner / Dogwood Stable (W. Cothran Campbell)	Peter M. Vestal	Jose A. Santos	Dogwood Stable (W. Cothran Campbell)
11/06/1993	Tarzans Blade Trainer / Steven L. Morguelan Jockey / Brent E. Bartram Owner / Wm E & Wm B Yancey,T Sandefur	Steven L. Morguelan	Brent E. Bartram	Wm E & Wm B Yancey,T Sandefur
11/07/1992	Shoal Creek Trainer / Anthony L. Reinstedler Jockey / Brent E. Bartram Owner / Loblolly Stable	Anthony L. Reinstedler	Brent E. Bartram	Loblolly Stable
11/01/1991	Portroe Trainer / William I. Mott Jockey / Mike E. Smith Owner / Sheikh Mohammed Al Maktoum	William I. Mott	Mike E. Smith	Sheikh Mohammed Al Maktoum
11/02/1990	Richman Trainer / William I. Mott Jockey / Pat Day Owner / Lucas W F	William I. Mott	Pat Day	Lucas W F
11/03/1989	Insurrection Trainer / Steven C. Penrod Jockey / Patrick A. Johnson Owner / Bryan Paul F	Steven C. Penrod	Patrick A. Johnson	Bryan Paul F
11/04/1988	Dansil Trainer / Frank L. Brothers Jockey / Laffit A. Pincay, Jr. Owner / Franks John	Frank L. Brothers	Laffit A. Pincay, Jr.	Franks John
11/14/1987	Buoy Trainer / Joseph M. Bollero Jockey / K. Keith Allen Owner / Bollero Lois	Joseph M. Bollero	K. Keith Allen	Bollero Lois
11/07/1986	Icetrain Trainer / James Bert Sonnier Jockey / Mike E. Smith Owner / Hunt n B	James Bert Sonnier	Mike E. Smith	Hunt n B
11/08/1985	Tile Trainer / Steven C. Penrod Jockey / Pat Day Owner / Claiborne Farm	Steven C. Penrod	Pat Day	Claiborne Farm
11/02/1984	Banner Bob Trainer / Jerome J. Sarner, Jr. Jockey / K. Keith Allen Owner / Walsh Sharon E & W J	Jerome J. Sarner, Jr.	K. Keith Allen	Walsh Sharon E & W J
10/30/1983	Taylor's Special Trainer / William I. Mott Jockey / Don Brumfield Owner / Lucas W F	William I. Mott	Don Brumfield	Lucas W F
11/05/1982	Highland Park Trainer / Anthony Basile Jockey / Don Brumfield Owner / Bwamazon Farm	Anthony Basile	Don Brumfield	Bwamazon Farm