2025 William L. McKnight S. presented by Visit Lauderdale

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History

Fastest Time (since 1976): 1:44:60
Greatest Winning Margin (since 1976): 8 lengths

Date	Past Winner	Trainer	Jockey	Owner
01/24/2025	Dashman Trainer / Brian A. Lynch Jockey / Florent Geroux Owner / Frankly Speaking, LLC	Brian A. Lynch	Florent Geroux	Frankly Speaking, LLC
01/26/2024	Francesco Clemente (IRE) Trainer / Chad C. Brown Jockey / Irad Ortiz, Jr. Owner / Peter M. Brant	Chad C. Brown	Irad Ortiz, Jr.	Peter M. Brant
01/27/2023	Red Knight Trainer / Michael J. Maker Jockey / Irad Ortiz, Jr. Owner / Trinity Farm	Michael J. Maker	Irad Ortiz, Jr.	Trinity Farm
01/28/2022	Abaan Trainer / Todd A. Pletcher Jockey / Luis Saez Owner / Eclipse Thoroughbred Partners and Daigneault, Alex	Todd A. Pletcher	Luis Saez	Eclipse Thoroughbred Partners and Daigneault, Alex
01/22/2021	Tide of the Sea Trainer / Michael J. Maker Jockey / Tyler Gaffalione Owner / Three Diamonds Farm	Michael J. Maker	Tyler Gaffalione	Three Diamonds Farm
01/24/2020	Spooky Channel Trainer / Brian A. Lynch Jockey / Julien R. Leparoux Owner / Terry Hamilton	Brian A. Lynch	Julien R. Leparoux	Terry Hamilton
01/25/2019	Zulu Alpha Trainer / Michael J. Maker Jockey / Irad Ortiz, Jr. Owner / Michael M. Hui	Michael J. Maker	Irad Ortiz, Jr.	Michael M. Hui
01/26/2018	Oscar Nominated Trainer / Michael J. Maker Jockey / Jose L. Ortiz Owner / Ramsey, Kenneth L. and Sarah K.	Michael J. Maker	Jose L. Ortiz	Ramsey, Kenneth L. and Sarah K.
01/27/2017	Taghleeb Trainer / Michael J. Maker Jockey / Tyler Gaffalione Owner / Michael M. Hui	Michael J. Maker	Tyler Gaffalione	Michael M. Hui
12/25/2015	Charming Kitten Trainer / Todd A. Pletcher Jockey / John R. Velazquez Owner / Ramsey, Kenneth L. and Sarah K.	Todd A. Pletcher	John R. Velazquez	Ramsey, Kenneth L. and Sarah K.
12/26/2014	Divine Oath Trainer / Todd A. Pletcher Jockey / Javier Castellano Owner / Let's Go Stable	Todd A. Pletcher	Javier Castellano	Let's Go Stable
12/27/2013	Twilight Eclipse Trainer / Thomas Albertrani Jockey / Jose Lezcano Owner / West Point Thoroughbreds	Thomas Albertrani	Jose Lezcano	West Point Thoroughbreds
11/23/2012	Twilight Eclipse Trainer / Thomas Albertrani Jockey / Manoel R. Cruz Owner / West Point Thoroughbreds	Thomas Albertrani	Manoel R. Cruz	West Point Thoroughbreds
11/25/2011	Musketier (GER) Trainer / Roger L. Attfield Jockey / Luis Saez Owner / Stella Perdomo	Roger L. Attfield	Luis Saez	Stella Perdomo
12/17/2010	Prince Will I Am Trainer / Michelle Nihei Jockey / Javier Castellano Owner / Casa Farms I, LLC	Michelle Nihei	Javier Castellano	Casa Farms I, LLC
12/25/2009	Cloudy's Knight Trainer / Jonathan E. Sheppard Jockey / Rosemary B. Homeister, Jr. Owner / S J Stables LLC	Jonathan E. Sheppard	Rosemary B. Homeister, Jr.	S J Stables LLC
12/12/2008	Presious Passion Trainer / Mary Hartmann Jockey / Elvis Trujillo Owner / Patricia A. Generazio	Mary Hartmann	Elvis Trujillo	Patricia A. Generazio
12/14/2007	Presious Passion Trainer / Mary Hartmann Jockey / Elvis Trujillo Owner / Patricia A. Generazio	Mary Hartmann	Elvis Trujillo	Patricia A. Generazio
12/15/2006	Devil's Preacher Trainer / George Weaver Jockey / Rafael Bejarano Owner / R. A. Hill Stable	George Weaver	Rafael Bejarano	R. A. Hill Stable
12/16/2005	Meteor Storm (GB) Trainer / Wallace A. Dollase Jockey / Javier Castellano Owner / The Horizon Stable	Wallace A. Dollase	Javier Castellano	The Horizon Stable
12/17/2004	Dreadnaught Trainer / Thomas H. Voss Jockey / Jean-Luc Samyn Owner / Trillium Stable	Thomas H. Voss	Jean-Luc Samyn	Trillium Stable
12/26/2003	Balto Star Trainer / Todd A. Pletcher Jockey / John R. Velazquez Owner / Anstu Stables, Inc.	Todd A. Pletcher	John R. Velazquez	Anstu Stables, Inc.
12/27/2002	Man From Wicklow Trainer / Richard A. Violette, Jr. Jockey / Jerry D. Bailey Owner / Richard A. Violette, Jr.	Richard A. Violette, Jr.	Jerry D. Bailey	Richard A. Violette, Jr.
12/28/2001	Profit Option Trainer / Kenneth E. Hoffman Jockey / Mark Guidry Owner / Conway, M., Hoffman, K. and Team Canonie, Inc.	Kenneth E. Hoffman	Mark Guidry	Conway, M., Hoffman, K. and Team Canonie, Inc.
12/29/2000	A Little Luck Trainer / Barclay Tagg Jockey / Mike E. Smith Owner / Kathleen Crompton	Barclay Tagg	Mike E. Smith	Kathleen Crompton
12/17/1999	Wicapi Trainer / Joseph G. Calascibetta Jockey / Cornelio H. Velasquez Owner / Acclaimed Racing Stable	Joseph G. Calascibetta	Cornelio H. Velasquez	Acclaimed Racing Stable
12/18/1998	Wild Event Trainer / Louis M. Goldfine Jockey / Shane J. Sellers Owner / Arthur I. Appleton	Louis M. Goldfine	Shane J. Sellers	Arthur I. Appleton
12/19/1997	Panama City Trainer / Patrick B. Byrne Jockey / Pat Day Owner / Lacombe, Joseph and Sangster, Robert	Patrick B. Byrne	Pat Day	Lacombe, Joseph and Sangster, Robert
12/20/1996	Diplomatic Jet Trainer / James E. Picou Jockey / Jorge F. Chavez Owner / Fred W. Hooper	James E. Picou	Jorge F. Chavez	Fred W. Hooper
12/15/1995	Flag Down Trainer / Christophe Clement Jockey / Jose A. Santos Owner / A. E. Paulson	Christophe Clement	Jose A. Santos	A. E. Paulson
12/09/1994	Star of Manila Trainer / Burk Kessinger, Jr. Jockey / Craig Perret Owner / New Phoenix Stable	Burk Kessinger, Jr.	Craig Perret	New Phoenix Stable
01/01/1994	Cobblestone Road Trainer / Oliver E. Edwards Jockey / Jose C. Ferrer Owner / B. Watkin & S. Stahl, Et Al	Oliver E. Edwards	Jose C. Ferrer	B. Watkin & S. Stahl, Et Al
01/09/1993	Antartic Wings Trainer / Michael Lerman Jockey / Rene R. Douglas Owner / Sandy Price	Michael Lerman	Rene R. Douglas	Sandy Price
04/03/1992	Bye Union Ave. Trainer / Reynaldo H. Nobles Jockey / Rene R. Douglas Owner / Due Process Stables	Reynaldo H. Nobles	Rene R. Douglas	Due Process Stables
01/11/1991	Stolen Rolls Trainer / Lawrence W. Jennings, Jr. Jockey / Pedro A. Rodriguez Owner / Esquire Farms	Lawrence W. Jennings, Jr.	Pedro A. Rodriguez	Esquire Farms
01/12/1990	Drum Taps Trainer / Neil J. Howard Jockey / Jose A. Santos Owner / Farish W S	Neil J. Howard	Jose A. Santos	Farish W S
01/03/1989	Mataji Trainer / Happy Alter Jockey / Douglas Valiente Owner / Alter's Racing Stable	Happy Alter	Douglas Valiente	Alter's Racing Stable
04/08/1988	All Sincerity Trainer / Angel M. Medina Jockey / C. Hernandez Owner / Almost Heaven Stable	Angel M. Medina	C. Hernandez	Almost Heaven Stable
01/06/1987	Creme Fraiche Trainer / Woodford C. Stephens Jockey / Eddie Maple Owner / Brushwood Stable	Woodford C. Stephens	Eddie Maple	Brushwood Stable
01/06/1986	Flying Pidgeon Trainer / Luis Olivares Jockey / Jose A. Santos Owner / Daparma Constance & Marjan Sta Inc	Luis Olivares	Jose A. Santos	Daparma Constance & Marjan Sta Inc
01/06/1985	Flying Pidgeon Trainer / Luis Olivares Jockey / Jose A. Santos Owner / Deparma Constance & Marjan Sta Inc	Luis Olivares	Jose A. Santos	Deparma Constance & Marjan Sta Inc
01/06/1985	Jack Slade Trainer / David C. Kassen Jockey / G. Gallitano Owner / Adams Andrew	David C. Kassen	G. Gallitano	Adams Andrew
01/04/1984	Open Call Trainer / Robert J. Reinacher, Jr. Jockey / Jorge Velasquez Owner / Greentree Stable	Robert J. Reinacher, Jr.	Jorge Velasquez	Greentree Stable
01/04/1984	Nijinsky's Secret Trainer / Kent H. Stirling Jockey / Jose A. Velez, Jr. Owner / McDougald Mrs J A	Kent H. Stirling	Jose A. Velez, Jr.	McDougald Mrs J A
01/06/1983	Current Blade Trainer / John P. Campo Jockey / Jerry D. Bailey Owner / Buckland Farm	John P. Campo	Jerry D. Bailey	Buckland Farm
01/06/1982	Russian George (FR) Trainer / Cruguet Jean Jockey / Miguel A. Rivera Owner / Sea Salt Farm	Cruguet Jean	Miguel A. Rivera	Sea Salt Farm
01/06/1982	Ghazwan (IRE) Trainer / Leonard Imperio Jockey / C. Hernandez Owner / Buckram Oak Farm	Leonard Imperio	C. Hernandez	Buckram Oak Farm
01/06/1981	Buckpoint (FR) Trainer / James Bert Sonnier Jockey / Jerry D. Bailey Owner / Helman O	James Bert Sonnier	Jerry D. Bailey	Helman O
01/06/1981	El Barril (CHI) Trainer / Angel A. Penna, Jr. Jockey / Jacinto Vasquez Owner / Walnut Hill Farm	Angel A. Penna, Jr.	Jacinto Vasquez	Walnut Hill Farm
01/11/1980	Drum's Captain (IRE) Trainer / Leonard Imperio Jockey / Jeff Fell Owner / Buckram Oak Farm	Leonard Imperio	Jeff Fell	Buckram Oak Farm
01/11/1980	Old Crony Trainer / Edward I. Kelly, Jr. Jockey / Don Brumfield Owner / Bwamazon Farm	Edward I. Kelly, Jr.	Don Brumfield	Bwamazon Farm
01/05/1979	Bob's Dusty Trainer / William E. Adams Jockey / R. Depass Owner / Lehmann R N	William E. Adams	R. Depass	Lehmann R N
01/06/1978	Practitioner Trainer / Leo Sierra Jockey / Rodriguez J S Owner / Dogwood Stable	Leo Sierra	Rodriguez J S	Dogwood Stable
12/31/1976	Hall of Reason Trainer / Duke Davis Jockey / Mickey Solomone Owner / Woldenberg M	Duke Davis	Mickey Solomone	Woldenberg M
01/02/1976	Toonerville Trainer / Norman St. Leon Jockey / Gene St. Leon Owner / Ryan F & M & St Leon Sonya	Norman St. Leon	Gene St. Leon	Ryan F & M & St Leon Sonya