2026 Fair Grounds S. Presented by Horse Racing Nation

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History

Fastest Time (since 1976): 1:43:16
Greatest Winning Margin (since 1976): 5 1/2 lengths

Date	Past Winner	Trainer	Jockey	Owner
02/13/2026	Lagynos Trainer / Steven M. Asmussen Jockey / Jose L. Ortiz Owner / HRH Prince Sultan Bin Mishal Al Saud	Steven M. Asmussen	Jose L. Ortiz	HRH Prince Sultan Bin Mishal Al Saud
02/14/2025	Taking Candy Trainer / Cherie DeVaux Jockey / Irad Ortiz, Jr. Owner / Lael Stables	Cherie DeVaux	Irad Ortiz, Jr.	Lael Stables
02/16/2024	Beatbox Trainer / Cherie DeVaux Jockey / Joel Rosario Owner / Comestro, Rob and Ganje, Jeff	Cherie DeVaux	Joel Rosario	Comestro, Rob and Ganje, Jeff
02/17/2023	Two Emmys Trainer / Hugh H. Robertson Jockey / James Graham Owner / Wolfe Racing LLC and Robertson, Hugh H.	Hugh H. Robertson	James Graham	Wolfe Racing LLC and Robertson, Hugh H.
02/18/2022	Cavalry Charge Trainer / Dallas Stewart Jockey / Brian Joseph Hernandez, Jr. Owner / West Point Thoroughbreds, Sandbrook, William and Masiello, Robert	Dallas Stewart	Brian Joseph Hernandez, Jr.	West Point Thoroughbreds, Sandbrook, William and Masiello, Robert
02/12/2021	Captivating Moon Trainer / Chris M. Block Jockey / Marcelino Pedroza Owner / Lothenbach Stables, Inc.	Chris M. Block	Marcelino Pedroza	Lothenbach Stables, Inc.
02/14/2020	Factor This Trainer / Brad H. Cox Jockey / Shaun Bridgmohan Owner / Gaining Ground Racing LLC	Brad H. Cox	Shaun Bridgmohan	Gaining Ground Racing LLC
02/15/2019	Synchrony Trainer / Michael Stidham Jockey / Joe Bravo Owner / Pin Oak Stable	Michael Stidham	Joe Bravo	Pin Oak Stable
02/16/2018	Synchrony Trainer / Michael Stidham Jockey / Joe Bravo Owner / Pin Oak Stable	Michael Stidham	Joe Bravo	Pin Oak Stable
02/24/2017	Enterprising Trainer / Michael J. Maker Jockey / Julien R. Leparoux Owner / Maxis Stable	Michael J. Maker	Julien R. Leparoux	Maxis Stable
02/19/2016	Chocolate Ride Trainer / Brad H. Cox Jockey / Florent Geroux Owner / Wentworth Brochu, LLC	Brad H. Cox	Florent Geroux	Wentworth Brochu, LLC
02/20/2015	Chocolate Ride Trainer / Brad H. Cox Jockey / Florent Geroux Owner / John Wentworth	Brad H. Cox	Florent Geroux	John Wentworth
02/21/2014	Potomac River Trainer / Jose M. Camejo Jockey / Juan P. Vargas Owner / Maribel Ruelas	Jose M. Camejo	Juan P. Vargas	Maribel Ruelas
02/22/2013	Optimizer Trainer / D. Wayne Lukas Jockey / Jon Kenton Court Owner / Calumet Farm	D. Wayne Lukas	Jon Kenton Court	Calumet Farm
02/24/2012	Smart Bid Trainer / H. Graham Motion Jockey / Edgar S. Prado Owner / Augustin Stable	H. Graham Motion	Edgar S. Prado	Augustin Stable
02/18/2011	Expansion Trainer / Steven M. Asmussen Jockey / Gerard Melancon Owner / Millennium Farms and McCarty, Mike	Steven M. Asmussen	Gerard Melancon	Millennium Farms and McCarty, Mike
02/19/2010	Blues Street Trainer / Todd A. Pletcher Jockey / Javier Castellano Owner / Anstu Stables, Inc.	Todd A. Pletcher	Javier Castellano	Anstu Stables, Inc.
02/06/2009	Diamond Tycoon Trainer / Andrew McKeever Jockey / Julien R. Leparoux Owner / Charlotte Musgrave	Andrew McKeever	Julien R. Leparoux	Charlotte Musgrave
02/08/2008	Daytona (IRE) Trainer / Dan L. Hendricks Jockey / Mike E. Smith Owner / Davenport, Jeff, Lenner, Tom, Ravich, Jess and Murray, Thomas W.	Dan L. Hendricks	Mike E. Smith	Davenport, Jeff, Lenner, Tom, Ravich, Jess and Murray, Thomas W.
02/09/2007	Cloudy's Knight Trainer / James R. McMullen Jockey / Ramsey Zimmerman Owner / S J Stables LLC	James R. McMullen	Ramsey Zimmerman	S J Stables LLC
01/20/2006	Fort Prado Trainer / Jeff Trosclair Jockey / Robby Albarado Owner / Team Block	Jeff Trosclair	Robby Albarado	Team Block
02/25/2005	G P Fleet Trainer / Steven B. Flint Jockey / Jose R. Martinez, Jr. Owner / Klein, Richard, Bertram and Elaine	Steven B. Flint	Jose R. Martinez, Jr.	Klein, Richard, Bertram and Elaine
01/30/2004	Mystery Giver Trainer / Richard R. Scherer Jockey / Robby Albarado Owner / Team Block	Richard R. Scherer	Robby Albarado	Team Block
01/31/2003	Mystery Giver Trainer / Richard R. Scherer Jockey / Robby Albarado Owner / Team Block	Richard R. Scherer	Robby Albarado	Team Block
02/01/2002	Mystery Giver Trainer / Richard R. Scherer Jockey / Eddie Martin, Jr. Owner / Team Block	Richard R. Scherer	Eddie Martin, Jr.	Team Block
02/02/2001	Candid Glen Trainer / Andrew Leggio, Jr. Jockey / Elvis Joseph Perrodin Owner / Glen C. Warren	Andrew Leggio, Jr.	Elvis Joseph Perrodin	Glen C. Warren
02/04/2000	Profit Option Trainer / Kenneth E. Hoffman Jockey / Lonnie Meche Owner / Conway, M., Hoffman, K. and Team Canonie, Inc.	Kenneth E. Hoffman	Lonnie Meche	Conway, M., Hoffman, K. and Team Canonie, Inc.
02/05/1999	Aboriginal Apex Trainer / Niall M. O'Callaghan Jockey / Larry Melancon Owner / Gary B. Knapp	Niall M. O'Callaghan	Larry Melancon	Gary B. Knapp
02/06/1998	Joyeux Danseur Trainer / Albert M. Stall, Jr. Jockey / Robby Albarado Owner / B. Wayne Hughes	Albert M. Stall, Jr.	Robby Albarado	B. Wayne Hughes
02/07/1997	Snake Eyes Trainer / Walter M. Bindner, Jr. Jockey / Robby Albarado Owner / Marco Bommarito	Walter M. Bindner, Jr.	Robby Albarado	Marco Bommarito
02/09/1996	Born Wild Trainer / Daniel J. Vella Jockey / Mickey Walls Owner / Frank H. Stronach	Daniel J. Vella	Mickey Walls	Frank H. Stronach