2026 Eight Belles S. presented by Sysco

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History

Named after 2008 Kentucky Derby runner-up Eight Belles, the Eight Belles Stakes started as the Oaks Prep in 1956 before being renamed the La Troienne in 1967 and becoming the Eight Belles Stakes in 2009. Named for the 2008 Kentucky Derby runner-up, it is run on the Kentucky Oaks undercard for 3-year-old fillies at seven furlongs on the dirt and has been won by horses such as Doubledogdare, Cicada, La Prevoyante, Ribbon, Heavenly Cause, Caressing, and Contested.

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Fastest Time (since 1976): 1:21:29
Greatest Winning Margin (since 1976): 11 3/4 lengths

Date	Past Winner	Trainer	Jockey	Owner
04/30/2026	On Time Girl Trainer / Brad H. Cox Jockey / Irad Ortiz, Jr. Owner / Albaugh Family Stables LLC	Brad H. Cox	Irad Ortiz, Jr.	Albaugh Family Stables LLC
05/01/2025	Look Forward Trainer / Michael W. McCarthy Jockey / Umberto Rispoli Owner / Reddam Racing LLC	Michael W. McCarthy	Umberto Rispoli	Reddam Racing LLC
05/02/2024	My Mane Squeeze Trainer / Michael J. Maker Jockey / Luis Saez Owner / Butler, William J. and WinStar Farm LLC	Michael J. Maker	Luis Saez	Butler, William J. and WinStar Farm LLC
05/04/2023	Red Carpet Ready Trainer / George R. Arnold, II Jockey / Luis Saez Owner / Ashbrook Farm and Upland Flats Racing	George R. Arnold, II	Luis Saez	Ashbrook Farm and Upland Flats Racing
05/05/2022	Matareya Trainer / Brad H. Cox Jockey / Flavien Prat Owner / Godolphin, LLC	Brad H. Cox	Flavien Prat	Godolphin, LLC
04/29/2021	Obligatory Trainer / William I. Mott Jockey / Jose L. Ortiz Owner / Juddmonte	William I. Mott	Jose L. Ortiz	Juddmonte
09/03/2020	Sconsin Trainer / Gregory D. Foley Jockey / James Graham Owner / Lloyd Madison Farms, IV LLC	Gregory D. Foley	James Graham	Lloyd Madison Farms, IV LLC
05/02/2019	Break Even Trainer / Brad H. Cox Jockey / Shaun Bridgmohan Owner / Klein Racing	Brad H. Cox	Shaun Bridgmohan	Klein Racing
05/03/2018	Mia Mischief Trainer / Steven M. Asmussen Jockey / Ricardo Santana, Jr. Owner / Heiligbrodt, Heiligbrodt, Heider Family Stable, Madaket Stables	Steven M. Asmussen	Ricardo Santana, Jr.	Heiligbrodt, Heiligbrodt, Heider Family Stable, Madaket Stables
05/04/2017	Benner Island Trainer / Brad H. Cox Jockey / Javier Castellano Owner / Shortleaf Stable, Inc.	Brad H. Cox	Javier Castellano	Shortleaf Stable, Inc.
05/05/2016	Carina Mia Trainer / William I. Mott Jockey / Julien R. Leparoux Owner / Three Chimneys Farm, LLC	William I. Mott	Julien R. Leparoux	Three Chimneys Farm, LLC
04/30/2015	Promise Me Silver Trainer / W. Bret Calhoun Jockey / Robby Albarado Owner / Robert G. Luttrell	W. Bret Calhoun	Robby Albarado	Robert G. Luttrell
05/01/2014	Fiftyshadesofgold Trainer / W. Bret Calhoun Jockey / Mike E. Smith Owner / Estate of Clarence Scharbauer, Jr.	W. Bret Calhoun	Mike E. Smith	Estate of Clarence Scharbauer, Jr.
05/02/2013	So Many Ways Trainer / Thomas M. Amoss Jockey / Garrett K. Gomez Owner / Maggi Moss	Thomas M. Amoss	Garrett K. Gomez	Maggi Moss
05/03/2012	Contested Trainer / Bob Baffert Jockey / Martin Garcia Owner / Natalie J. Baffert	Bob Baffert	Martin Garcia	Natalie J. Baffert
05/05/2011	Victoria's Wildcat Trainer / Robert B. Hess, Jr. Jockey / Kent J. Desormeaux Owner / Bayer, Bob and Victoria and Metcalf, Jonathan	Robert B. Hess, Jr.	Kent J. Desormeaux	Bayer, Bob and Victoria and Metcalf, Jonathan
04/30/2010	Buckleupbuttercup Trainer / Eddie Kenneally Jockey / Julien R. Leparoux Owner / Avalon Farms, Inc.	Eddie Kenneally	Julien R. Leparoux	Avalon Farms, Inc.
05/01/2009	Four Gifts Trainer / Steven M. Asmussen Jockey / Shaun Bridgmohan Owner / Heiligbrodt Racing Stable	Steven M. Asmussen	Shaun Bridgmohan	Heiligbrodt Racing Stable
05/02/2008	Game Face Trainer / Todd A. Pletcher Jockey / John R. Velazquez Owner / Zabeel Racing International, Corp	Todd A. Pletcher	John R. Velazquez	Zabeel Racing International, Corp
05/04/2007	Silverinyourpocket Trainer / Helen Pitts Jockey / Calvin H. Borel Owner / Randal, Robert D. and Marilyn	Helen Pitts	Calvin H. Borel	Randal, Robert D. and Marilyn
05/05/2006	Joint Effort Trainer / Dale L. Romans Jockey / Edgar S. Prado Owner / Donald R. Dizney	Dale L. Romans	Edgar S. Prado	Donald R. Dizney
05/04/2005	Seek a Star Trainer / John T. Ward, Jr. Jockey / Jorge F. Chavez Owner / John C. Oxley	John T. Ward, Jr.	Jorge F. Chavez	John C. Oxley
04/28/2004	Friendly Michelle Trainer / Bob Baffert Jockey / Alex O. Solis Owner / Ed Friendly	Bob Baffert	Alex O. Solis	Ed Friendly
04/30/2003	Final Round Trainer / George R. Arnold, II Jockey / Jerry D. Bailey Owner / G. Watts Humphrey, Jr.	George R. Arnold, II	Jerry D. Bailey	G. Watts Humphrey, Jr.
05/01/2002	Cashier's Dream Trainer / Steven M. Asmussen Jockey / Donnie J. Meche Owner / Heiligbrodt Racing Stable and Team Valor	Steven M. Asmussen	Donnie J. Meche	Heiligbrodt Racing Stable and Team Valor
05/02/2001	Caressing Trainer / David R. Vance Jockey / Pat Day Owner / Carl F. Pollard	David R. Vance	Pat Day	Carl F. Pollard
05/03/2000	Roxelana Trainer / William G. Huffman Jockey / Larry Melancon Owner / William L. S. Landes III	William G. Huffman	Larry Melancon	William L. S. Landes III
04/28/1999	Sapphire n' Silk Trainer / Dallas Stewart Jockey / Pat Day Owner / William A. Carl	Dallas Stewart	Pat Day	William A. Carl
04/29/1998	Sister Act Trainer / Jeffrey N. Jacobs Jockey / Calvin H. Borel Owner / Choctaw Racing Stable and Kitchen, C. Harold	Jeffrey N. Jacobs	Calvin H. Borel	Choctaw Racing Stable and Kitchen, C. Harold
04/30/1997	Star of Goshen Trainer / Mike Puype Jockey / Alex O. Solis Owner / Cobra Farm, Inc.	Mike Puype	Alex O. Solis	Cobra Farm, Inc.
05/01/1996	Rare Blend Trainer / David A. Vivian Jockey / Pat Day Owner / Vivian, Barbara and Vittese, Dominic	David A. Vivian	Pat Day	Vivian, Barbara and Vittese, Dominic
05/03/1995	Dixieland Gold Trainer / Louis M. Goldfine Jockey / David Penna Owner / Arthur I. Appleton	Louis M. Goldfine	David Penna	Arthur I. Appleton
05/04/1994	Packet Trainer / Gary G. Hartlage Jockey / Joe M. Johnson Owner / UPSON DOWNS FARM & P Lenihan	Gary G. Hartlage	Joe M. Johnson	UPSON DOWNS FARM & P Lenihan
04/28/1993	Traverse City Trainer / William I. Mott Jockey / Julie A. Krone Owner / Charles Armstrong	William I. Mott	Julie A. Krone	Charles Armstrong
04/29/1992	Bell Witch Trainer / Lawrence C. Metz Jockey / Julie A. Krone Owner / Tom E Hall	Lawrence C. Metz	Julie A. Krone	Tom E Hall
05/01/1991	Exclusive Bird Trainer / John T. Ward, Jr. Jockey / Jerry D. Bailey Owner / John C. Oxley	John T. Ward, Jr.	Jerry D. Bailey	John C. Oxley
05/02/1990	Screen Prospect Trainer / Peter M. Vestal Jockey / Pat Day Owner / Alamo Ranches	Peter M. Vestal	Pat Day	Alamo Ranches
05/03/1989	Top of My Life Trainer / Thomas Victor Smith Jockey / Pat Day Owner / Masterson Robert E	Thomas Victor Smith	Pat Day	Masterson Robert E
05/04/1988	Gerri n Jo Go Trainer / D. Wayne Lukas Jockey / Pat Day Owner / Scardino & Sofro	D. Wayne Lukas	Pat Day	Scardino & Sofro
04/29/1987	Footy Trainer / Willard L. Proctor Jockey / Chris J. McCarron Owner / Cherry Valley Farm	Willard L. Proctor	Chris J. McCarron	Cherry Valley Farm
04/30/1986	Lazer Show Trainer / Donald R. Winfree Jockey / Pat Day Owner / Devaney J J	Donald R. Winfree	Pat Day	Devaney J J
04/28/1985	Magnificent Lindy Trainer / Neil D. Drysdale Jockey / Eddie J. Delahoussaye Owner / Tucker Paula	Neil D. Drysdale	Eddie J. Delahoussaye	Tucker Paula
04/29/1984	Sintra Trainer / Steven C. Penrod Jockey / K. Keith Allen Owner / Cherry Valley Farm	Steven C. Penrod	K. Keith Allen	Cherry Valley Farm
05/01/1983	How Clever Trainer / Billy S. Borders Jockey / G. Gallitano Owner / Straus J R	Billy S. Borders	G. Gallitano	Straus J R
04/25/1982	Betty Money Trainer / Ronnie G. Warren Jockey / Larry Melancon Owner / Michael R Jr	Ronnie G. Warren	Larry Melancon	Michael R Jr
04/25/1982	Hoist Emy's Flag Trainer / Edwin K. Cleveland, Jr. Jockey / Pat Day Owner / Nickels & Dimes Stable	Edwin K. Cleveland, Jr.	Pat Day	Nickels & Dimes Stable
04/24/1981	Heavenly Cause Trainer / Woodford C. Stephens Jockey / Pat Day Owner / Ryehill Farm	Woodford C. Stephens	Pat Day	Ryehill Farm
04/25/1980	Ribbon Trainer / Harry E. Trotsek Jockey / Ronald D. Ardoin Owner / Hancock Iii & Peters	Harry E. Trotsek	Ronald D. Ardoin	Hancock Iii & Peters
04/27/1979	Justa Reflection Trainer / Arthur P. Hoffman Jockey / Alexander L. Fernandez Owner / Warner M L	Arthur P. Hoffman	Alexander L. Fernandez	Warner M L
04/28/1978	White Star Line Trainer / Woodford C. Stephens Jockey / Eddie Maple Owner / Newstead Farm	Woodford C. Stephens	Eddie Maple	Newstead Farm
04/29/1977	Sweet Alliance Trainer / Grover G. Delp Jockey / Chris J. McCarron Owner / Windfields Farm	Grover G. Delp	Chris J. McCarron	Windfields Farm
04/23/1976	Moreland Hills Trainer / James E. Morgan Jockey / Allen Rini Owner / Classen T F	James E. Morgan	Allen Rini	Classen T F