2026 Pocahontas S.

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The first points race on the Road to the Kentucky Oaks, the Pocahontas is names after an important mare who helped shape the Thoroughbred breed. Run at 1 1/16 miles on dirt at Churchill Downs, 2014 Kentucky Oaks win won this race as a 2-year-old and 2001 Breeders' Cup Distaff winner Unbridled Elaine won it in 2000. Other major winners include Weekend Surprise (the dam of Belmont Stakes winner and sire A.P. Indy and Preakness winner Summer Squall), Crowned, Stellar Jayne, Pure Clan and Sign. This race is also a "Win and You're In" race for the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies.

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Fastest Time (since 1976): 1:25:20
Greatest Winning Margin (since 1976): 19 1/2 lengths

Date	Past Winner	Trainer	Jockey	Owner
09/12/2025	Taken by the Wind Trainer / Kenneth G. McPeek Jockey / Irad Ortiz, Jr. Owner / Magdalena Racing (Sherri McPeek), Bradshaw, Terry and Leveston, Graham	Kenneth G. McPeek	Irad Ortiz, Jr.	Magdalena Racing (Sherri McPeek), Bradshaw, Terry and Leveston, Graham
09/13/2024	La Cara Trainer / Mark E. Casse Jockey / Ricardo Santana, Jr. Owner / Tracy Farmer	Mark E. Casse	Ricardo Santana, Jr.	Tracy Farmer
09/15/2023	V V's Dream Trainer / Kenneth G. McPeek Jockey / Brian Joseph Hernandez, Jr. Owner / MJM Racing	Kenneth G. McPeek	Brian Joseph Hernandez, Jr.	MJM Racing
09/16/2022	Fun and Feisty Trainer / Kenneth G. McPeek Jockey / Julien R. Leparoux Owner / Lucky Seven Stable	Kenneth G. McPeek	Julien R. Leparoux	Lucky Seven Stable
09/17/2021	Hidden Connection Trainer / W. Bret Calhoun Jockey / Reylu Gutierrez Owner / Hidden Brook Farm and Black Type Thoroughbreds	W. Bret Calhoun	Reylu Gutierrez	Hidden Brook Farm and Black Type Thoroughbreds
09/02/2020	Girl Daddy Trainer / Dale L. Romans Jockey / Joseph Talamo Owner / Albaugh Family Stables LLC	Dale L. Romans	Joseph Talamo	Albaugh Family Stables LLC
09/13/2019	Lazy Daisy Trainer / Doug F. O'Neill Jockey / Abel Cedillo Owner / ERJ Racing, LLC, Great Friends Stable, LLC and Mansor, Tom	Doug F. O'Neill	Abel Cedillo	ERJ Racing, LLC, Great Friends Stable, LLC and Mansor, Tom
09/14/2018	Serengeti Empress Trainer / Thomas M. Amoss Jockey / Corey J. Lanerie Owner / Joel Politi	Thomas M. Amoss	Corey J. Lanerie	Joel Politi
09/15/2017	Patrona Margarita Trainer / W. Bret Calhoun Jockey / Brian Joseph Hernandez, Jr. Owner / Craig D. Upham	W. Bret Calhoun	Brian Joseph Hernandez, Jr.	Craig D. Upham
09/16/2016	Daddys Lil Darling Trainer / Kenneth G. McPeek Jockey / Corey J. Lanerie Owner / Normandy Farm	Kenneth G. McPeek	Corey J. Lanerie	Normandy Farm
09/11/2015	Dothraki Queen Trainer / Kenneth G. McPeek Jockey / Corey J. Lanerie Owner / Magdalena Racing (Kenneth G. McPeek et al.)	Kenneth G. McPeek	Corey J. Lanerie	Magdalena Racing (Kenneth G. McPeek et al.)
09/05/2014	Cristina's Journey Trainer / Dale L. Romans Jockey / Miguel Mena Owner / GSN Racing, LLC.	Dale L. Romans	Miguel Mena	GSN Racing, LLC.
09/06/2013	Untapable Trainer / Steven M. Asmussen Jockey / Rosie Napravnik Owner / Winchell Thoroughbreds LLC	Steven M. Asmussen	Rosie Napravnik	Winchell Thoroughbreds LLC
10/27/2012	Sign Trainer / Albert M. Stall, Jr. Jockey / Rosie Napravnik Owner / Claiborne Farm and Dilschneider, Adele B.	Albert M. Stall, Jr.	Rosie Napravnik	Claiborne Farm and Dilschneider, Adele B.
10/29/2011	On Fire Baby Trainer / Gary G. Hartlage Jockey / Joe M. Johnson Owner / Anita Cauley	Gary G. Hartlage	Joe M. Johnson	Anita Cauley
10/30/2010	Dancinginherdreams Trainer / John T. Ward, Jr. Jockey / Julien R. Leparoux Owner / John C. Oxley	John T. Ward, Jr.	Julien R. Leparoux	John C. Oxley
10/31/2009	Sassy Image Trainer / Dale L. Romans Jockey / Robby Albarado Owner / Jerry Romans	Dale L. Romans	Robby Albarado	Jerry Romans
10/31/2008	Sara Louise Trainer / Dale L. Romans Jockey / Robby Albarado Owner / Eldon Farm LLC	Dale L. Romans	Robby Albarado	Eldon Farm LLC
10/27/2007	Pure Clan Trainer / Robert E. Holthus Jockey / Julien R. Leparoux Owner / Lewis G. Lakin	Robert E. Holthus	Julien R. Leparoux	Lewis G. Lakin
10/28/2006	Change Up Trainer / Steven B. Flint Jockey / Garrett K. Gomez Owner / Klein, Richard, Bertram and Elaine	Steven B. Flint	Garrett K. Gomez	Klein, Richard, Bertram and Elaine
11/04/2005	French Park Trainer / Helen Pitts Jockey / Mark Guidry Owner / Steve Stan Stables	Helen Pitts	Mark Guidry	Steve Stan Stables
11/05/2004	Punch Appeal Trainer / Steven M. Asmussen Jockey / Pat Day Owner / Heiligbrodt Racing Stable and Burning Day Farm	Steven M. Asmussen	Pat Day	Heiligbrodt Racing Stable and Burning Day Farm
10/31/2003	Stellar Jayne Trainer / D. Wayne Lukas Jockey / Cornelio H. Velasquez Owner / Spendthrift Farm LLC, Kidder, Chuck, Cole, Nancy and Strong, Nick	D. Wayne Lukas	Cornelio H. Velasquez	Spendthrift Farm LLC, Kidder, Chuck, Cole, Nancy and Strong, Nick
11/01/2002	Belle of Perintown Trainer / Eddie Kenneally Jockey / Mark Guidry Owner / Mahler, Kenneth and Schloss, Jamie	Eddie Kenneally	Mark Guidry	Mahler, Kenneth and Schloss, Jamie
11/02/2001	Lotta Rhythm Trainer / Hal R. Wiggins Jockey / Marlon St. Julien Owner / Dolphus C. Morrison	Hal R. Wiggins	Marlon St. Julien	Dolphus C. Morrison
11/02/2000	Unbridled Elaine Trainer / Dallas Stewart Jockey / Shane J. Sellers Owner / Roger J. Devenport	Dallas Stewart	Shane J. Sellers	Roger J. Devenport
11/06/1999	Crown of Crimson Trainer / Bob Baffert Jockey / Robby Albarado Owner / Golden Eagle Farm	Bob Baffert	Robby Albarado	Golden Eagle Farm
11/05/1998	The Happy Hopper Trainer / Robert E. Holthus Jockey / Willie Martinez Owner / Ozment, Kerry and Linda	Robert E. Holthus	Willie Martinez	Ozment, Kerry and Linda
11/01/1997	Mission Park Trainer / Peter M. Vestal Jockey / Calvin H. Borel Owner / Willmott Stables, Inc.	Peter M. Vestal	Calvin H. Borel	Willmott Stables, Inc.
11/02/1996	Water Street Trainer / Peter M. Vestal Jockey / Craig Perret Owner / Willmott Stables, Inc.	Peter M. Vestal	Craig Perret	Willmott Stables, Inc.
11/03/1995	Birr Trainer / W. Elliott Walden Jockey / Pat Day Owner / PRESTONWOOD FARMS,INC	W. Elliott Walden	Pat Day	PRESTONWOOD FARMS,INC
11/03/1994	Minister Wife Trainer / D. Wayne Lukas Jockey / Pat Day Owner / Fares Farm Inc	D. Wayne Lukas	Pat Day	Fares Farm Inc
11/05/1993	At the Half Trainer / Carl Bowman Jockey / Shane J. Sellers Owner / Wayne G Lyster, III	Carl Bowman	Shane J. Sellers	Wayne G Lyster, III
10/31/1992	Coni Bug Trainer / Anthony J. Granitz Jockey / Shane J. Sellers Owner / Wheeler Farm	Anthony J. Granitz	Shane J. Sellers	Wheeler Farm
10/31/1991	Fretina Trainer / Peter M. Vestal Jockey / James Edward Bruin Owner / Peter S Willmott	Peter M. Vestal	James Edward Bruin	Peter S Willmott
10/27/1990	Middlefork Rapids Trainer / Terry Knight Jockey / Roberto M. Gonzalez Owner / Dame Construction Co Inc	Terry Knight	Roberto M. Gonzalez	Dame Construction Co Inc
10/28/1989	Crowned Trainer / William I. Mott Jockey / Mike E. Smith Owner / Bohemia Stable	William I. Mott	Mike E. Smith	Bohemia Stable
10/29/1988	Solid Eight Trainer / D. Wayne Lukas Jockey / Randy P. Romero Owner / Lukas & Paternostro	D. Wayne Lukas	Randy P. Romero	Lukas & Paternostro
11/07/1987	Epitome Trainer / Philip M. Hauswald Jockey / Pat Day Owner / Bell J A III	Philip M. Hauswald	Pat Day	Bell J A III
10/25/1986	Bestofbothworlds Trainer / Irvin Jack Jockey / Patricia J. Cooksey Owner / Owens Judy	Irvin Jack	Patricia J. Cooksey	Owens Judy
10/26/1985	Prime Union Trainer / Thomas M. Upton Jockey / Darrell Ellis Foster Owner / McGarrah J	Thomas M. Upton	Darrell Ellis Foster	McGarrah J
11/03/1984	Gallant Libby Trainer / Mickey A. Goldfine Jockey / Pat Day Owner / Appleton A I	Mickey A. Goldfine	Pat Day	Appleton A I
11/11/1983	Geevilla Trainer / William I. Mott Jockey / Pat Day Owner / Clements Jay S	William I. Mott	Pat Day	Clements Jay S
11/11/1983	Flippers Trainer / Steven C. Penrod Jockey / Pat Day Owner / Claiborne Farm	Steven C. Penrod	Pat Day	Claiborne Farm
11/10/1982	Weekend Surprise Trainer / Del W. Carroll II Jockey / Don Brumfield Owner / Farish Iii & Kilroy	Del W. Carroll II	Don Brumfield	Farish Iii & Kilroy
11/10/1982	Brindy Brindy Trainer / Jack C. Van Berg Jockey / Julio C. Espinoza Owner / Wanaja Farm	Jack C. Van Berg	Julio C. Espinoza	Wanaja Farm
11/25/1981	Taylor Park Trainer / Stanley M. Rieser Jockey / James McKnight Owner / Indian Creek Farm	Stanley M. Rieser	James McKnight	Indian Creek Farm
11/25/1981	Majestic Gold Trainer / William E. Adams Jockey / Julio C. Espinoza Owner / Lehmann F E	William E. Adams	Julio C. Espinoza	Lehmann F E
11/26/1980	Masters Dream Trainer / William E. Adams Jockey / G. Gallitano Owner / Golden Chance Farms Inc	William E. Adams	G. Gallitano	Golden Chance Farms Inc
11/26/1980	Kathy T. Trainer / Doug Udouj Jockey / Larry Melancon Owner / Udouj Mrs C	Doug Udouj	Larry Melancon	Udouj Mrs C
11/21/1979	Dancing Blade Trainer / Hoss Inman Jockey / Anthony S. Black Owner / Inman & Sunrise Farm	Hoss Inman	Anthony S. Black	Inman & Sunrise Farm
11/22/1978	Safe Trainer / John T. Ward, Jr. Jockey / Earlie Fires Owner / Brisbine Elizabeth J	John T. Ward, Jr.	Earlie Fires	Brisbine Elizabeth J
11/22/1978	Starclock Trainer / Charles R. Werstler Jockey / R. Depass Owner / Fisher Mary V	Charles R. Werstler	R. Depass	Fisher Mary V
11/24/1977	Rainy Princess Trainer / Frank L. Brothers Jockey / Larry Snyder Owner / Snyder W H	Frank L. Brothers	Larry Snyder	Snyder W H
11/23/1977	Plains and Simple Trainer / John T. Ward, Jr. Jockey / Alexander L. Fernandez Owner / Whitney C V	John T. Ward, Jr.	Alexander L. Fernandez	Whitney C V
11/25/1976	Ciao Trainer / Chandler Alice Jockey / William Gavidia Owner / Mill Ridge Farm	Chandler Alice	William Gavidia	Mill Ridge Farm
11/24/1976	Sweet Alliance Trainer / Grover G. Delp Jockey / Chris J. McCarron Owner / Windfields Farm	Grover G. Delp	Chris J. McCarron	Windfields Farm