| Grade III race | |
|---|---|
| Kentucky Cup Sprint | |
| Location | Turfway Park Florence, Kentucky, United States |
| Inaugurated | 1994 |
| Race type | Thoroughbred - Flat racing |
| Website | www.turfway.com |
| Race information | |
| Distance | 6 furlong Sprint |
| Track | Polytrack, left-handed |
| Qualification | Three-year-olds |
| Weight | Assigned |
| Purse | $100,000 |
The Kentucky Cup Sprint Stakes is an American Thoroughbred horse race run annually since 1994 at Turfway Park in Florence, Kentucky. Contested over a distance of six furlongs on Polytrack synthetic dirt, the Grade III event is open to three-year-old horses.
Contested in late September, previous winners Reraise and Cajun Beat went on to win the Breeders' Cup Sprint.
With the support of WinStar Farm, this race which was suspended in 2010 due to economic challenges, will return in 2011.
Speed record:
Most wins by a jockey:
Most wins by a trainer:
Most wins by an owner:
| Year |
Winner |
Jockey |
Trainer |
Owner |
Time |
| 2011 | Matthewburg | Victor Lebron | Mike Maker | Tom & Matt Conway | 1:10.28 |
| 2010 | No Race | ||||
| 2009 | El Brujo | Garrett Gomez | Malcolm Pierce | Windways Farm | 1:09.04 |
| 2008 | Fatal Bullet | Eurico Rosa Da Silva | Reade Baker | Bear Stables | 1:08.03 |
| 2007 | Piratesonthelake | Diego Sanchez | James DiVito | B Jock Racing LLC | 1:09.09 |
| 2006 | Reigning Court | Corey Lanerie | Scott Blasi | Brenda & Philip Robertson | 1:09.13 |
| 2005 | Estate Collection | Patrick Valenzuela | Doug O'Neill | Suarez Racing Inc. | 1:09.75 |
| 2004 | Level Playingfield | John McKee | Robert E. Holthus | Fly Racing LLC | 1:09.78 |
| 2003 | Cajun Beat | Cornelio Velasquez | Stephen Margolis | S. Sanan/J. & J. Iracane | 1:09.54 |
| 2002 | Day Trader | Pat Day | D. Wayne Lukas | Overbrook Farm | 1:10.01 |
| 2001 | Snow Ridge | Pat Day | D. Wayne Lukas | Overbrook Farm | 1:09.22 |
| 2000 | Caller One | Kent Desormeaux | James K. Chapman | C. Chapman & T. McArthur | 1:09.46 |
| 1999 | Successful Appeal | Edgar Prado | John C. Kimmel | Starview Stable | 1:09.42 |
| 1998 | Reraise | Corey Nakatani | Craig Dollase | B Fey/M Han et al. | 1:08.50 |
| 1997 | Partner's Hero | Pat Day | D. Wayne Lukas | Horton Stable Inc. | 1:09.02 |
| 1996 | Appealing Skier | Mike E. Smith | Ben Perkins, Sr. | New Farm | 1:08.24 |
| 1995 | Lord Carson | Mike E. Smith | D. Wayne Lukas | David P. Reynolds | 1:08.60 |
| 1994 | End Sweep | Chris McCarron | Mark E. Casse | Harry T. Mangurian, Jr. | 1:09.99 |