Jeff Ruby Steaks Explained

Class:Grade III
Horse Race:Jeff Ruby Steaks
Location:Turfway Park
Florence, Kentucky
Inaugurated:1972 (as Latonia Spiral Stakes)
Race Type:Thoroughbred – Flat racing
Sponsor:Jeff Ruby Culinary Entertainment (since 2018)
Website: Turfway Park
Distance: miles
Surface:Tapeta
Track:left-handed
Qualification:Three-year-olds
Weight:Colts and Geldings 123 lbs
Fillies 118 lbs
Purse:$700,000 (as of 2023)

The Jeff Ruby Steaks (a homophone of the word Stakes, for commercial reasons) is a Grade III American thoroughbred horse race for three-year-olds at a distance of a one and one-eighth miles on the synthetic track in late March at Turfway Park in Florence, Kentucky. The event currently offers a purse of $700,000.

History

The event was inaugurated on 1 April 1972 as the Latonia Spiral Stakes over a distance of one mile, established by the General Manager of the Latonia race track John Battaglia for horses "spiraling up" to the Kentucky Derby.[1]

The race in its infancy attracted many entries and the administration of the track decided to run the event in two divisions in the following years: 1973, 1974, 1975, 1977, 1978, and 1980.[2]

In 1982, bourbon whiskey maker Jim Beam acquired naming rights sponsorship and the race was renamed the Jim Beam Spiral Stakes. That year the distance of event was increased to miles. Two years later the event was named the Jim Beam Stakes. The sponsorship deal lasted for 17 years and during that time the event attracted many of the prominent three year olds.[1]

In 1984, the event was upgraded to Grade III status, then, following the sale of the track to Jerry Carroll that led to the track's renaming to Turfway Park in 1986, featured a substantial purse increase in 1988, was upgraded to a Grade II race.[3]

In 1988, the distance of the event was increased to miles. The horse breeding facility Lane's End Farm took over sponsorship of the event in 2003 for eight years.[3]

The event was downgraded back to Grade III status in 2011.[4]

In 2013, the event was sponsored by the Horseshoe Casino in Cincinnati. Currently, the Spiral Stakes is sponsored by Jeff Ruby Culinary Entertainment, owner of Jeff Ruby's Steakhouses. As part of the sponsorship, the race is referred to as the Jeff Ruby Steaks (similar to other sporting events named for a product).[5]

On 30 March 1991, Hansel set a new track record while winning the Jim Beam Stakes.[6] In 1995, future Hall of Famer Serena's Song became the first and only filly to win the race. Other horses to win who went on to capture at least one of the American Classic Races includes Summer Squall (1990),[7] Lil E. Tee (1992),[8] Prairie Bayou (1993),[9] and Animal Kingdom (2011).[10] In 2021, as part of the Turfway Park renovation, the race was moved from the old Polytrack surface to the newly installed Tapeta surface, the race was also included as a high-profile Championship series event on the Road to the Kentucky Derby.[11]

Records

Speed record

Margins

Most wins by an owner

Most wins by a jockey

Most wins by a trainer

Winners

YearWinnerJockeyTrainerOwnerDistanceTimePurseGradeRef
Jeff Ruby Steaks
align=center 2024Endlessly Umberto RispoliMichael W. McCarthyAmerman Racingalign=center milesalign=center 1:50.15align=center $700,000align=center III[12]
align=center 2023Two Phil's Jareth LoveberryLarry RivelliPatricia's Hope & Philip Saganalign=center milesalign=center 1:49.03align=center $694,000align=center III[13]
align=center 2022Tiz The BombBrian Hernandez Jr.Kenneth G. McPeekMagdalena Racing align=center milesalign=center 1:48.60align=center $600,000align=center III[14]
align=center 2021Like the KingDrayden Van DykeWesley A. WardM. Racing Groupalign=center milesalign=center 1:50.22align=center $243,325align=center III[15]
align=center 2020Field PassIrad Ortiz Jr.Michael J. MakerThree Diamonds Farmalign=center milesalign=center 1:49.34align=center $217,175align=center III[16]
align=center 2019SomelikeithotbrownTyler GaffalioneMichael J. MakerSkychai Racing & Sand Dollar Stablealign=center milesalign=center 1:52.05align=center $200,000align=center III[17]
align=center 2018Blended CitizenKyle FreyDoug F. O'NeillGreg Hall & Sanjay Racingalign=center milesalign=center 1:50.15align=center $200,000align=center III[18]
Spiral Stakes
align=center 2017Fast and AccurateTyler GaffalioneMichael J. MakerKendall E. Hansenalign=center milesalign=center 1:50:96align=center $500,000align=center III[19]
align=center 2016Oscar NominatedBrian Hernandez Jr.Michael J. MakerKenneth & Sarah Ramseyalign=center milesalign=center 1:51.12align=center $500,000align=center III[20]
align=center 2015Dubai SkyJose LezcanoWilliam I. MottThree Chimneys Farm & Besilu Stablesalign=center milesalign=center 1:50.26align=center $535,750align=center III[21]
align=center 2014We Miss ArtieJohn R. VelazquezTodd A. PletcherKenneth & Sarah Ramseyalign=center milesalign=center 1:51.98align=center $518,950align=center III[22]
align=center 2013Black OnyxJoe BravoKelly J. BreenSterling Racingalign=center milesalign=center 1:51.98align=center $550,000align=center III[23]
align=center 2012Went the Day WellJohn R. VelazquezH. Graham MotionTeam Valor & Mark Fordalign=center milesalign=center 1:51.33align=center $500,000align=center III[24]
align=center 2011Animal KingdomAlan GarciaH. Graham Motionalign=center milesalign=center 1:52.32align=center $500,000align=center III[25]
Lane's End Stakes
align=center 2010Dean's KittenCornelio VelasquezMichael J. MakerKenneth & Sarah Ramseyalign=center milesalign=center 1:50.59align=center $500,000align=center II[26]
align=center 2009Hold Me BackKent J. DesormeauxWilliam I. MottWinStar Farmalign=center milesalign=center 1:49.63align=center $500,000align=center II[27]
align=center 2008AdrianoEdgar S. PradoH. Graham MotionCourtlandt Farmsalign=center milesalign=center 1:50.20align=center $500,000align=center II[28]
align=center 2007Hard SpunMario G. PinoJ. Larry JonesFox Hill Farms align=center milesalign=center 1:49.41align=center $500,000align=center II[29]
align=center 2006With A CityBrice BlancMichael J. MakerEquirace.comalign=center milesalign=center 1:51.11align=center $500,000align=center II[30]
align=center 2005Flower AlleyJorge F. ChavezTodd A. PletcherMelnyk Racing Stablesalign=center milesalign=center 1:50.33align=center $500,000align=center II[31]
align=center 2004Sinister GPaul R. ToscanoJohn T. Toscano Jr.John T. Toscano III, Kim Corrado & Yamile Carlatalign=center milesalign=center 1:50.71align=center $500,000align=center II[32]
align=center 2003New York HeroNorberto Arroyo Jr.Jennifer PedersenParaneck Stable align=center milesalign=center 1:50.68align=center $500,000align=center II[33]
Spiral Stakes
align=center 2002Perfect DriftEddie DelahoussayeMurray W. JohnsonStonecrest Farmalign=center milesalign=center 1:48.83align=center $500,000align=center II[34]
align=center 2001Balto StarMark GuidryTodd A. PletcherAnstu Stablealign=center milesalign=center 1:47.23align=center $600,000align=center II[35]
align=center 2000GlobalizeFrancisco C. TorresJerry HollendorferJerry Hollendorfer, Howard Litt & George Todaroalign=center milesalign=center 1:49.16align=center $600,000align=center II[36]
Galleryfurniture.com Stakes
align=center 1999Stephen Got EvenShane SellersNicholas P. ZitoStephen Hilbertalign=center milesalign=center 1:49.03align=center $750,000align=center II[37]
Jim Beam Stakes
align=center 1998Event of the YearRussell BazeJerry HollendorferGolden Eagle Farmalign=center milesalign=center 1:47.00align=center $600,000align=center II[38]
align=center 1997ConcertoJohn J. Tammaro IIIKinsman Stablealign=center milesalign=center 1:48.20align=center $600,000align=center II[39]
align=center 1996RoarMike E. SmithClaiborne Farm & Adele B. Dilschneider align=center milesalign=center 1:49.60align=center $600,000align=center II[40]
align=center 1995ƒ Serena's SongCorey NakataniD. Wayne LukasBob & Beverly Lewisalign=center milesalign=center 1:49.60align=center $600,000align=center II[41]
align=center 1994Polar ExpeditionCurt C. BourqueHugh H. RobertsonJames B. Codyalign=center milesalign=center 1:49.00align=center $600,000align=center II[42]
align=center 1993Prairie BayouChris McCarronThomas K. BohannanLoblolly Stablealign=center milesalign=center 1:50.80align=center $600,000align=center II[43]
align=center 1992Lil E. TeePat DayLynn S. WhitingW. Cal Partee align=center milesalign=center 1:53.40align=center $500,000align=center II[44]
align=center 1991HanselJerry D. BaileyFrank L. BrothersLazy Lane Farmalign=center milesalign=center 1:46.60align=center $500,000align=center II[45]
align=center 1990Summer SquallPat DayNeil J. HowardDogwood Stablealign=center milesalign=center 1:49.40align=center $500,000align=center II[46]
align=center 1989Western PlayboyPat DayHarvey L. VanierNancy Vanieralign=center milesalign=center 1:49.00align=center $500,000align=center II[47]
align=center 1988KingpostEugene J. Sipus Jr.Dianne CarpenterMark Warneralign=center milesalign=center 1:50.80align=center $500,000align=center II[48]
align=center 1987J. T.'s PetPat DayLynn S. WhitingW. Cal Partee align=center milesalign=center 1:42.80align=center $500,000align=center III[49]
align=center 1986Broad BrushVincent Bracciale Jr.Richard W. SmallRobert E. Meyerhoff align=center milesalign=center 1:44.20align=center $350,000align=center III[50]
align=center 1985Banner BobK. Keith AllenJerome J. Sarner Jr.Sharon E. & William J. Walshalign=center milesalign=center 1:42.00align=center $350,000align=center III[51]
align=center 1984At the ThresholdPat DayLynn S. WhitingW. Cal Partee align=center milesalign=center 1:42.80align=center $300,000align=center III[52]
Spiral Stakes
align=center 1983MarfaJorge VelasquezD. Wayne LukasBarry Beal, Robert French Jr. & D. Wayne Lukasalign=center milesalign=center 1:42.40align=center $233,500align=center [53]
align=center 1982Good n' DustyMichael MoranJasper AdamsLarry R. Lehmannalign=center milesalign=center 1:44.60align=center $188,500align=center [54]
align=center 1981Mythical RulerKeith Wirth Fred V. WirthAl Risen Jr. & Paxton Pricealign=center 1 milealign=center 1:38.00align=center $60,350align=center [55]
align=center rowspan=21980Major RunMark S. SellersWilliam E. AdamsGolden Chance Farmalign=center rowspan=21 milealign=center 1:36.60align=center $31,025align=center rowspan=2[56]
Spruce NeedlesJulio C. EspinozaWilliam E. AdamsGolden Chance Farmalign=center 1:37.20align=center $31,025[57]
align=center 1979Lot o' GoldDon BrumfieldWilliam E. AdamsFrederick E. Lehmann align=center 1 milealign=center 1:37.60align=center $48,000align=center [58]
align=center rowspan=21978Five Star GeneralJulio C. EspinozaWilliam E. AdamsRobert N. Lehmann align=center rowspan=21 milealign=center 1:38.80 align=center $21,000align=center rowspan=2[59]
Raymond EarlJulio C. EspinozaWilliam E. AdamsGolden Chance Farm align=center 1:37.80align=center $21,600[60]
align=center rowspan=21977Smiley's DreamW. DestefanoWilliam E. AdamsGolden Chance Farm align=center rowspan=21 milealign=center 1:39.40align=center $21,312align=center rowspan=2[61]
Bob's DustyJulio C. EspinozaWilliam E. AdamsRobert N. Lehmann align=center 1:38.80align=center $21,362[62]
align=center 1976Inca RocaWilliam NemetiAlbert T. SkinnerCharles Raymond Jarrellalign=center 1 milealign=center 1:37.40align=center $31,300align=center [63]
align=center rowspan=21975Naughty JakeGerman VasquezJake BachelorMildred Bacheloralign=center rowspan=21 milealign=center 1:40.00align=center $26,400align=center rowspan=2[64]
Eddie SnellDonald L. BallDonamire Farm align=center 1:38.40align=center $26,450[65]
align=center rowspan=21974King of RomeKeith WirthFred V. WirthFred V. Wirthalign=center rowspan=21 milealign=center 1:45.40align=center $18,575align=center rowspan=2[66]
AgloriteJohn Beech Jr.Rose BrambleAugust Muckleralign=center 1:44.60align=center $18,675[67]
align=center rowspan=21973Jacks ChevronBilly PhelpsCarl SitgravesW. C. Hines & Mrs. Carl Sitgravesalign=center rowspan=21 milealign=center 1:41.00align=center $16,207align=center rowspan=2[68]
Bootlegger's PetMickey SolomoneCharles C. PatrickCharles C. Patrick, G. McGinnis & V. Victoralign=center 1:42.00align=center $16,107[69]
align=center 1972Big DotJim Murchison James Eckrosh Everett Lowrancealign=center 1 milealign=center 1:38.80align=center $11,525align=center [70]
Legend:

Notes:
ƒ Filly

See also

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Turfway Park Milestones . 2 . January 25, 2018 . Turfway Park Media Guide 2018 - 19 . 13 March 2021 .
  2. Web site: SPIRAL STAKES (2ND DIV.) - MULTIPLE TRACKS. 2021 . 13 March 2021 . Thoroughbred Database .
  3. Web site: Jeff Ruby Steaks (Gr. 3) . www.equibase.com . 13 March 2021 . en.
  4. Web site: SPIRAL STAKES - MULTIPLE TRACKS. 2021 . 13 March 2021 . Thoroughbred Database .
  5. Web site: Sponsorship Changes Spiral Stakes to 'Jeff Ruby Steaks'. January 25, 2018. The BloodHorse. January 25, 2018.
  6. Web site: Hansel wins Jim Beam Stakes. 2021-11-26. UPI. en.
  7. Web site: Summer Squall profile (Results) . equibase.com . 24 March 2023.
  8. Web site: Lil E. Tee profile (Results) . equibase.com . 24 March 2023.
  9. Web site: Prairie Bayou profile (Results) . equibase.com . 24 March 2023.
  10. Web site: Animal Kingdom profile (Results) . equibase.com . 24 March 2023.
  11. Web site: Kentucky Derby leaderboard - April 25, 2021 update . kentuckyderby.com . 25 April 2021.
  12. Web site: 2024 Jeff Ruby Steaks Grade 3 – (race 12) . Equibase . 23 March 2024 . 27 March 2024.
  13. Web site: 2023 Jeff Ruby Steaks Grade 3 – (race 12) . Equibase . 25 March 2023 . 25 March 2023.
  14. Web site: 2022 Jeff Ruby Steaks Grade 3 - (race 12) . Equibase . 2 April 2022 . 2 April 2022.
  15. Web site: 2021 Jeff Ruby Steaks Grade 3 - (race 11) . Equibase . 27 March 2021 . 30 March 2021.
  16. Web site: 2020 Jeff Ruby Steaks Grade 3 - (race 11) . Equibase . 14 March 2020 . 12 March 2021.
  17. Web site: 2019 Jeff Ruby Steaks Grade 3 - (race 11) . Equibase . 9 March 2019 . 12 March 2021.
  18. Web site: 2018 Jeff Ruby Steaks Grade 3 - (race 10) . Equibase . 17 March 2018 . 12 March 2021.
  19. Web site: 2017 Jack Cincinnati Casino Spiral Stakes Grade 3 - (race 10) . Equibase . 25 March 2017 . 12 March 2021.
  20. Web site: 2016 Horseshoe Casino Cincinnati Spiral Stakes Grade 3 - (race 10) . Equibase . 2 April 2016 . 12 March 2021.
  21. Web site: 2015 Horseshoe Casino Cincinnati Spiral Stakes Grade 3 - (race 11) . Equibase . 21 March 2015 . 12 March 2021.
  22. Web site: 2014 Horseshoe Casino Cincinnati Spiral Stakes Grade 3 - (race 11) . Equibase . 22 March 2014 . 12 March 2021.
  23. Web site: 2013 Horseshoe Casino Cincinnati Spiral Stakes Grade 3 - (race 10) . Equibase . 23 March 2013 . 12 March 2021.
  24. Web site: 2012 Vinery Racing Spiral Stakes Grade 3 - (race 10) . Equibase . 24 March 2012 . 12 March 2021.
  25. Web site: 2011 Vinery Racing Spiral Stakes Grade 3 - (race 10) . Equibase . 26 March 2011 . 12 March 2021.
  26. Web site: 2010 Lane's End Stakes Grade 2 - (race 9) . Equibase . 27 March 2010 . 12 March 2021.
  27. Web site: 2009 Lane's End Stakes Grade 2 - (race 10) . Equibase . 21 March 2009 . 12 March 2021.
  28. Web site: 2008 Lane's End Stakes Grade 2 - (race 12) . Equibase . 22 March 2008 . 12 March 2021.
  29. Web site: 2007 Lane's End Stakes Grade 2 - (race 10) . Equibase . 24 March 2007 . 12 March 2021.
  30. Web site: 2006 Lane's End Stakes Grade 2 - (race 10) . Equibase . 25 March 2006 . 12 March 2021.
  31. Web site: 2005 Lane's End Stakes Grade 2 - (race 9) . Equibase . 26 March 2005 . 12 March 2021.
  32. Web site: 2004 Lane's End Stakes Grade 2 - (race 8) . Equibase . 20 March 2004 . 12 March 2021.
  33. Web site: 2003 Lane's End Stakes Grade 2 - (race 10) . Equibase . 22 March 2003 . 12 March 2021.
  34. Web site: 2002 Lane's End Spiral Stakes Grade 2 - (race 10) . Equibase . 23 March 2002 . 12 March 2021.
  35. Web site: 2001 Turfway Spiral Stakes Grade 2 - (race 10) . Equibase . 24 March 2001 . 12 March 2021.
  36. Web site: 2000 Turfway Spiral Stakes Grade 2 - (race 9) . Equibase . 25 March 2000 . 12 March 2021.
  37. Web site: 1999 Galleryfurniture.com Stakes Grade 2 - (race 5) . Equibase . 27 March 1999 . 12 March 2021.
  38. Web site: 1998 Jim Beam Stakes Grade 2 - (race 11) . Equibase . 29 March 1998 . 12 March 2021.
  39. Web site: 1997 Jim Beam Stakes Grade 2 - (race 11) . Equibase . 29 March 1997 . 12 March 2021.
  40. Web site: 1996 Jim Beam Stakes Grade 2 - (race 11) . Equibase . 30 March 1996 . 12 March 2021.
  41. Web site: 1995 Jim Beam Stakes Grade 2 - (race 11) . Equibase . 1 April 1995 . 12 March 2021.
  42. Web site: 1994 Jim Beam Stakes Grade 2 - (race 11) . Equibase . 2 April 1994 . 12 March 2021.
  43. Web site: 1993 Jim Beam Stakes Grade 2 - (race 11) . Equibase . 27 March 1993 . 12 March 2021.
  44. Web site: 1992 Jim Beam Stakes Grade 2 - (race 10) . Equibase . 28 March 1992 . 12 March 2021.
  45. Web site: 1991 Jim Beam Stakes Grade 2 - (race 10) . Equibase . 30 March 1991 . 12 March 2021.
  46. Web site: Summer Squall wins Beam with a '110 percent effort' – (race 10: held 21 March 1990) . . . 29 . 1 April 1990 . 12 March 2021.
  47. Web site: Western Playboy Wins Jim Beam– (race 11: held 1 April 1989) . Maryjean . Wall . . 25 . 2 April 1989 . 12 March 2021.
  48. Web site: 'Ugly' Kingpost pretty price in Beam – (race 11: held 2 April 1988) . Jennie . Rees . . 17 . 3 April 1988 . 12 March 2021.
  49. Web site: J. T.'s Pet is impressive in capturing Jim Beam – (race 11: held 29 March 1987) . Jennie . Rees . . 7, 9 . 30 March 1987 . 12 March 2021.
  50. Web site: Broad Brush quits horsing around, wins Jim Beam by 2 – (race 11: held 23 March 1986) . Jennie . Rees . . 21 . 24 March 1986 . 12 March 2021.
  51. Web site: Banner Bob Outduels 'Greatness' In Beam – (race 9: held 31 March 1985) . Jack . Murray . . 9 . 1 April 1985 . 12 March 2021.
  52. Web site: At The Threshold Is On The Beam At Latonia – (race 9: held 1 April 1984) . Jack . Murray . . 9 . 2 April 1984 . 12 March 2021.
  53. Web site: Marfa zips in Spiral to merit acclaim – (race 9: held 26 March 1983) . Richard . Sowers . . 13, 17 . 27 March 1983 . 12 March 2021.
  54. Web site: Good n' Dusty proves good and fast; Sprial's still a family affair – (race 9: held 27 March 1982) . Richard . Sowers . . 11, 20 . 28 March 1982 . 12 March 2021.
  55. Web site: Mythical Ruler Makes A Point With Spiral Stakes Runaway – (race 8: held 28 March 1981) . Jack . Murray . . 9, 22 . 29 March 1981 . 12 March 2021.
  56. Web site: Major Run, Spruce Needles share honors – (race 7: held 29 March 1980) . . . 12 . 30 March 1981 . 12 March 2021.
  57. Web site: Adams Enjoys Double Victory In Latonia's Split Spiral Stakes – (race 8: held 29 March 1980) . Maryjean . Wall . . 33 . 30 March 1981 . 12 March 2021.
  58. Web site: Lot O' Gold Picks Up More With Spiral Stakes Victory – (race 8: held 31 March 1979) . Jack . Murray . . 37 . 1 April 1979 . 12 March 2021.
  59. Web site: Five Star General, Raymond Earl win Spiral: Golden Chance rules – (race 6: held 1 April 1978) . . . 18 . 2 April 1978 . 12 March 2021.
  60. Web site: Adams' horses Sweep in Spiral – (race 8: held 1 April 1978) . Jack . Murray . . 23 . 2 April 1978 . 12 March 2021.
  61. Web site: Adams-Trained Pair Cops Spiral Stakes – (race 8: held 2 April 1977) . . . 34 . 3 April 1977 . 12 March 2021.
  62. Web site: Adams' smiles: Three winners on Latonia card – (race 9: held 2 April 1977) . Jim . Bolus . . 47 . 3 April 1977 . 12 March 2021.
  63. Web site: Inca Roca's Stock Spirals – (race 9: held 27 March 1976) . Bill . Anzer . . 25 . 28 March 1976 . 12 March 2021.
  64. Web site: Naughty Jake, Ambassador's Image; Latonia Stars Sing Bluegrass – (race 8: held 29 March 1975) . Bill . Anzer . . 40 . 30 March 1975 . 12 March 2021.
  65. Web site: Ambassador's Image, 'Jake' Derby hopefuls after victories – (race 9: held 29 March 1975) . . . 36 . 30 March 1975 . 12 March 2021.
  66. Web site: King of Rome, Aglorite Win Spiral – (race 7: held 30 March 1974) . Bill . Anzer . . 25 . 31 March 1974 . 12 March 2021.
  67. Web site: Favored Aglorite, King Of Rome Score – (race 8: held 30 March 1974) . Frank . Phelps . . 24 . 31 March 1974 . 12 March 2021.
  68. Web site: Bootlegger's Pet Wins Spiral by 15 Lengths – (race 8: held 31 March 1973) . Frank . Phelps . . 38 . 1 April 1973 . 12 March 2021.
  69. Web site: Jacks Chevron, 'Pet' Split Latonia Loot – (race 8: held 29 March 1975) . Bill . Anzer . . 40 . 1 April 1973 . 12 March 2021.
  70. Web site: Big Dot Bags Spiral Event – (race 8: held 1 April 1972) . . 21 . 2 April 1972 . 12 March 2021.

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