Jeff Ruby Steaks

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Jeff Ruby Steaks
ClassGrade III
Location Turfway Park
Florence, Kentucky
Inaugurated1972 (as Latonia Spiral Stakes)
Race type Thoroughbred – Flat racing
Sponsor Jeff Ruby Culinary Entertainment (since 2018)
Website Turfway Park
Race information
Distance1+1⁄8 miles
SurfaceTapeta
Trackleft-handed
QualificationThree-year-olds
WeightColts and Geldings 123 lbs
Fillies 118 lbs
Purse$777,000 (as of 2025)

The Jeff Ruby Steaks (a homophone of the word Stakes, for commercial reasons) [1] 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 is part of the Road to the Kentucky Derby and offers a purse of $777,000. [2]

Contents

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. [3]

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. [4]

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 1+1⁄16 miles. [5] Two years later the event was named the Jim Beam Stakes. The sponsorship deal lasted for 17 years, and the event attracted many of the prominent three-year-olds during that time. [3]

In 1984, the event was upgraded to Grade III status. [5] In 1988, two years after the track changed owners and was renamed Turfway Park, it was upgraded to a Grade II race and was lengthened to 1+1⁄8 miles. [5]

In 1999 the race was sponsored for one year by Jim McIngvale of the Gallery Furniture chain of retail stores, and was run as the Galleryfurniture.com Stakes. [5] In 2003, Lane's End Farm took over sponsorship of the event for eight years. [5]

In 2006, the race was run for the first time over an all-weather surface. [5] It was downgraded back to Grade III status in 2011. [6]

Vinery Racing sponsored the Spiral Stakes in 2011 and 2012. [5] In 2013, Horseshoe Casino Cincinnati became the sponsor of the race for five years. [5] As of 2018 the race 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). [1]

In 1991 Hansel set a track and stakes record while winning the Jim Beam Stakes on his way to winning champion three-year-old honors, while Serena's Song became the first filly to win the race in 1995. Winners who would go on to capture at least one of the American Classic Races include Summer Squall (1990), [7] Lil E. Tee (1992), [8] Prairie Bayou (1993), [9] and Animal Kingdom (2011). [10]

Records

Speed record

Margins

Most wins by an owner

Most wins by a jockey

Most wins by a trainer

Winners

YearWinnerJockeyTrainerOwnerDistanceTimePurseGradeRef
Jeff Ruby Steaks
2025Final GambitLuan Machado Brad H. Cox Juddmonte Farm 1+1⁄8 miles1:50.10$776,364III [11]
2024Endlessly Umberto Rispoli Michael W. McCarthy Amerman Racing1+1⁄8 miles1:50.15$700,000III [12]
2023Two Phil'sJareth LoveberryLarry RivelliPatricia's Hope & Philip Sagan1+1⁄8 miles1:49.03$694,000III [13]
2022Tiz The Bomb Brian Hernandez Jr. Kenneth G. McPeek Magdalena Racing1+1⁄8 miles1:48.60$600,000III [14]
2021Like the King Drayden Van Dyke Wesley A. Ward M. Racing Group1+1⁄8 miles1:50.22$243,325III [15]
2020Field Pass Irad Ortiz Jr. Michael J. Maker Three Diamonds Farm1+1⁄8 miles1:49.34$217,175III [16]
2019Somelikeithotbrown Tyler Gaffalione Michael J. Maker Skychai Racing & Sand Dollar Stable1+1⁄8 miles1:52.05$200,000III [17]
2018Blended CitizenKyle Frey Doug F. O'Neill Greg Hall & Sanjay Racing1+1⁄8 miles1:50.15$200,000III [18]
Spiral Stakes
2017Fast and Accurate Tyler Gaffalione Michael J. Maker Kendall E. Hansen1+1⁄8 miles1:50:96$500,000III [19]
2016Oscar Nominated Brian Hernandez Jr. Michael J. Maker Kenneth & Sarah Ramsey 1+1⁄8 miles1:51.12$500,000III [20]
2015Dubai Sky Jose Lezcano William I. Mott Three Chimneys Farm & Besilu Stables 1+1⁄8 miles1:50.26$535,750III [21]
2014We Miss Artie John R. Velazquez Todd A. Pletcher Kenneth & Sarah Ramsey 1+1⁄8 miles1:51.98$518,950III [22]
2013Black Onyx Joe Bravo Kelly J. BreenSterling Racing1+1⁄8 miles1:51.98$550,000III [23]
2012Went the Day Well John R. Velazquez H. Graham Motion Team Valor & Mark Ford1+1⁄8 miles1:51.33$500,000III [24]
2011 Animal Kingdom Alan Garcia H. Graham Motion Team Valor 1+1⁄8 miles1:52.32$500,000III [25]
Lane's End Stakes
2010Dean's Kitten Cornelio Velasquez Michael J. Maker Kenneth & Sarah Ramsey 1+1⁄8 miles1:50.59$500,000II [26]
2009Hold Me Back Kent J. Desormeaux William I. Mott WinStar Farm 1+1⁄8 miles1:49.63$500,000II [27]
2008Adriano Edgar S. Prado H. Graham Motion Courtlandt Farms1+1⁄8 miles1:50.20$500,000II [28]
2007 Hard Spun Mario G. Pino J. Larry Jones Fox Hill Farms1+1⁄8 miles1:49.41$500,000II [29]
2006 With A City Brice Blanc Michael J. Maker Equirace.com1+1⁄8 miles1:51.11$500,000II [30]
2005 Flower Alley Jorge F. Chavez Todd A. Pletcher Melnyk Racing Stables 1+1⁄8 miles1:50.33$500,000II [31]
2004Sinister GPaul R. ToscanoJohn T. Toscano Jr.John T. Toscano III, Kim Corrado & Yamile Carlat1+1⁄8 miles1:50.71$500,000II [32]
2003New York HeroNorberto Arroyo Jr.Jennifer PedersenParaneck Stable1+1⁄8 miles1:50.68$500,000II [33]
Spiral Stakes
2002 Perfect Drift Eddie Delahoussaye Murray W. JohnsonStonecrest Farm1+1⁄8 miles1:48.83$500,000II [34]
2001 Balto Star Mark Guidry Todd A. Pletcher Anstu Stable 1+1⁄8 miles1:47.23$600,000II [35]
2000GlobalizeFrancisco C. Torres Jerry Hollendorfer Jerry Hollendorfer, Howard Litt & George Todaro1+1⁄8 miles1:49.16$600,000II [36]
Galleryfurniture.com Stakes
1999Stephen Got Even Shane Sellers Nicholas P. Zito Stephen Hilbert1+1⁄8 miles1:49.03$750,000II [37]
Jim Beam Stakes
1998Event of the Year Russell Baze Jerry Hollendorfer Golden Eagle Farm 1+1⁄8 miles1:47.00$600,000II [38]
1997ConcertoCarlos H. Marquez Jr.John J. Tammaro III Kinsman Stable 1+1⁄8 miles1:48.20$600,000II [39]
1996Roar Mike E. Smith Claude R. McGaughey III Claiborne Farm & Adele B. Dilschneider1+1⁄8 miles1:49.60$600,000II [40]
1995ƒ Serena's Song Corey Nakatani D. Wayne Lukas Bob & Beverly Lewis 1+1⁄8 miles1:49.60$600,000II [41]
1994Polar ExpeditionCurt C. BourqueHugh H. RobertsonJames B. Cody1+1⁄8 miles1:49.00$600,000II [42]
1993 Prairie Bayou Chris McCarron Thomas K. Bohannan Loblolly Stable 1+1⁄8 miles1:50.80$600,000II [43]
1992 Lil E. Tee Pat Day Lynn S. Whiting W. Cal Partee1+1⁄8 miles1:53.40$500,000II [44]
1991 Hansel Jerry D. Bailey Frank L. Brothers Lazy Lane Farm1+1⁄8 miles1:46.60$500,000II [45]
1990 Summer Squall Pat Day Neil J. Howard Dogwood Stable 1+1⁄8 miles1:49.40$500,000II [46]
1989Western Playboy Pat Day Harvey L. Vanier Nancy Vanier 1+1⁄8 miles1:49.00$500,000II [47]
1988KingpostEugene J. Sipus Jr.Dianne CarpenterMark Warner1+1⁄8 miles1:50.80$500,000II [48]
1987J. T.'s Pet Pat Day Lynn S. Whiting W. Cal Partee1+1⁄16 miles1:42.80$500,000III [49]
1986 Broad Brush Vincent Bracciale Jr. Richard W. Small Robert E. Meyerhoff1+1⁄16 miles1:44.20$350,000III [50]
1985Banner BobK. Keith AllenJerome J. Sarner Jr.Sharon E. & William J. Walsh1+1⁄16 miles1:42.00$350,000III [51]
1984At the Threshold Pat Day Lynn S. Whiting W. Cal Partee1+1⁄16 miles1:42.80$300,000III [52]
Spiral Stakes
1983Marfa Jorge Velasquez D. Wayne Lukas Barry Beal, Robert French Jr. & D. Wayne Lukas 1+1⁄16 miles1:42.40$233,500 [53]
1982Good n' DustyMichael MoranJasper AdamsLarry R. Lehmann1+1⁄16 miles1:44.60$188,500 [54]
1981Mythical RulerKeith WirthFred V. WirthAl Risen Jr. & Paxton Price1 mile1:38.00$60,350 [55]
1980Major RunMark S. Sellers William E. Adams Golden Chance Farm1 mile1:36.60$31,025Division 1 [56]
Spruce NeedlesJulio C. Espinoza William E. Adams Golden Chance Farm1:37.20$31,025Division 2 [57]
1979Lot o' Gold Don Brumfield William E. Adams Frederick E. Lehmann1 mile1:37.60$48,000 [58]
1978Five Star GeneralJulio C. Espinoza William E. Adams Robert N. Lehmann1 mile1:38.80$21,000Division 1 [59]
Raymond EarlJulio C. Espinoza William E. Adams Golden Chance Farm1:37.80$21,600Division 2 [60]
1977Smiley's DreamW. Destefano William E. Adams Golden Chance Farm1 mile1:39.40$21,312Division 1 [61]
Bob's DustyJulio C. Espinoza William E. Adams Robert N. Lehmann1:38.80$21,362Division 2 [62]
1976Inca RocaWilliam NemetiAlbert T. SkinnerCharles Raymond Jarrell1 mile1:37.40$31,300 [63]
1975 Naughty Jake German VasquezJake BachelorMildred Bachelor1 mile1:40.00$26,400Division 1 [64]
Ambassador's ImageEddie SnellDonald L. BallDonamire Farm1:38.40$26,450Division 2 [65]
1974King of RomeKeith WirthFred V. WirthFred V. Wirth1 mile1:45.40$18,575Division 1 [66]
AgloriteJohn Beech Jr.Rose BrambleAugust Muckler1:44.60$18,675Division 2 [67]
1973Jacks ChevronBilly PhelpsCarl SitgravesW. C. Hines & Mrs. Carl Sitgraves1 mile1:41.00$16,207Division 1 [68]
Bootlegger's PetMickey SolomoneCharles C. PatrickCharles C. Patrick, G. McGinnis & V. Victor1:42.00$16,107Division 2 [69]
1972Big DotJim MurchisonJames EckroshEverett Lowrance1 mile1:38.80$11,525 [70]

Legend:
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Notes:
ƒ Filly

See also

References

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  2. ↑ "Jeff Ruby Steaks Purse Raised to Record $777,000". bloodhorse.com. January 6, 2025. Retrieved January 6, 2025.
  3. 1 2 "Turfway Park Milestones" (PDF). Turfway Park Media Guide 2018–19. January 25, 2018. p. 2. Retrieved March 13, 2021.
  4. ↑ "SPIRAL STAKES (2ND DIV.) - MULTIPLE TRACKS". Thoroughbred Database. 2021. Retrieved March 13, 2021.
  5. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 "Jeff Ruby Steaks (Gr. 3)". www.equibase.com. Retrieved March 13, 2021.
  6. ↑ "SPIRAL STAKES - MULTIPLE TRACKS". Thoroughbred Database. 2021. Retrieved March 13, 2021.
  7. ↑ "Summer Squall profile (Results)". equibase.com. Retrieved March 24, 2023.
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  9. ↑ "Prairie Bayou profile (Results)". equibase.com. Retrieved March 24, 2023.
  10. ↑ "Animal Kingdom profile (Results)". equibase.com. Retrieved March 24, 2023.
  11. ↑ "2025 Jeff Ruby Steaks Grade 3 – (race 12)". Equibase. March 22, 2025. Retrieved March 23, 2025.
  12. ↑ "2024 Jeff Ruby Steaks Grade 3 – (race 12)". Equibase. March 23, 2024. Retrieved March 27, 2024.
  13. ↑ "2023 Jeff Ruby Steaks Grade 3 – (race 12)". Equibase. March 25, 2023. Retrieved March 25, 2023.
  14. ↑ "2022 Jeff Ruby Steaks Grade 3 - (race 12)". Equibase. April 2, 2022. Retrieved April 2, 2022.
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  16. ↑ "2020 Jeff Ruby Steaks Grade 3 - (race 11)". Equibase. March 14, 2020. Retrieved March 12, 2021.
  17. ↑ "2019 Jeff Ruby Steaks Grade 3 - (race 11)". Equibase. March 9, 2019. Retrieved March 12, 2021.
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  19. ↑ "2017 Jack Cincinnati Casino Spiral Stakes Grade 3 - (race 10)". Equibase. March 25, 2017. Retrieved March 12, 2021.
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  29. ↑ "2007 Lane's End Stakes Grade 2 - (race 10)". Equibase. March 24, 2007. Retrieved March 12, 2021.
  30. ↑ "2006 Lane's End Stakes Grade 2 - (race 10)". Equibase. March 25, 2006. Retrieved March 12, 2021.
  31. ↑ "2005 Lane's End Stakes Grade 2 - (race 9)". Equibase. March 26, 2005. Retrieved March 12, 2021.
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  37. ↑ "1999 Galleryfurniture.com Stakes Grade 2 - (race 5)". Equibase. March 27, 1999. Retrieved March 12, 2021.
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  39. ↑ "1997 Jim Beam Stakes Grade 2 - (race 11)". Equibase. March 29, 1997. Retrieved March 12, 2021.
  40. ↑ "1996 Jim Beam Stakes Grade 2 - (race 11)". Equibase. March 30, 1996. Retrieved March 12, 2021.
  41. ↑ "1995 Jim Beam Stakes Grade 2 - (race 11)". Equibase. April 1, 1995. Retrieved March 12, 2021.
  42. ↑ "1994 Jim Beam Stakes Grade 2 - (race 11)". Equibase. April 2, 1994. Retrieved March 12, 2021.
  43. ↑ "1993 Jim Beam Stakes Grade 2 - (race 11)". Equibase. March 27, 1993. Retrieved March 12, 2021.
  44. ↑ "1992 Jim Beam Stakes Grade 2 - (race 10)". Equibase. March 28, 1992. Retrieved March 12, 2021.
  45. ↑ "1991 Jim Beam Stakes Grade 2 - (race 10)". Equibase. March 30, 1991. Retrieved March 12, 2021.
  46. ↑ "Summer Squall wins Beam with a '110 percent effort' – (race 10: held 21 March 1990)". Miami Herald . The Associated Press. April 1, 1990. p. 29. Retrieved March 12, 2021.
  47. ↑ Wall, Maryjean (April 2, 1989). "Western Playboy Wins Jim Beam– (race 11: held 1 April 1989)". Lexington Herald-Leader . p. 25. Retrieved March 12, 2021.
  48. ↑ Rees, Jennie (April 3, 1988). "'Ugly' Kingpost pretty price in Beam – (race 11: held 2 April 1988)". The Courier-Journal . p. 17. Retrieved March 12, 2021.
  49. ↑ Rees, Jennie (March 30, 1987). "J. T.'s Pet is impressive in capturing Jim Beam – (race 11: held 29 March 1987)". The Courier-Journal . pp. 7, 9. Retrieved March 12, 2021.
  50. ↑ Rees, Jennie (March 24, 1986). "Broad Brush quits horsing around, wins Jim Beam by 2 – (race 11: held 23 March 1986)". The Courier-Journal . p. 21. Retrieved March 12, 2021.
  51. ↑ Murray, Jack (April 1, 1985). "Banner Bob Outduels 'Greatness' In Beam – (race 9: held 31 March 1985)". Cincinnati Enquirer . p. 9. Retrieved March 12, 2021.
  52. ↑ Murray, Jack (April 2, 1984). "At The Threshold Is On The Beam At Latonia – (race 9: held 1 April 1984)". Cincinnati Enquirer . p. 9. Retrieved March 12, 2021.
  53. ↑ Sowers, Richard (March 27, 1983). "Marfa zips in Spiral to merit acclaim – (race 9: held 26 March 1983)". The Courier-Journal . pp. 13, 17. Retrieved March 12, 2021.
  54. ↑ Sowers, Richard (March 28, 1982). "Good n' Dusty proves good and fast; Sprial's still a family affair – (race 9: held 27 March 1982)". The Courier-Journal . pp. 11, 20. Retrieved March 12, 2021.
  55. ↑ Murray, Jack (March 29, 1981). "Mythical Ruler Makes A Point With Spiral Stakes Runaway – (race 8: held 28 March 1981)". Cincinnati Enquirer . pp. 9, 22. Retrieved March 12, 2021.
  56. ↑ "Major Run, Spruce Needles share honors – (race 7: held 29 March 1980)". The Courier-Journal . The Associated Press. March 30, 1981. p. 12. Retrieved March 12, 2021.
  57. ↑ Wall, Maryjean (March 30, 1981). "Adams Enjoys Double Victory In Latonia's Split Spiral Stakes – (race 8: held 29 March 1980)". Lexington Herald-Leader . p. 33. Retrieved March 12, 2021.
  58. ↑ Murray, Jack (April 1, 1979). "Lot O' Gold Picks Up More With Spiral Stakes Victory – (race 8: held 31 March 1979)". Cincinnati Enquirer . p. 37. Retrieved March 12, 2021.
  59. ↑ "Five Star General, Raymond Earl win Spiral: Golden Chance rules – (race 6: held 1 April 1978)". The Courier-Journal . The Associated Press. April 2, 1978. p. 18. Retrieved March 12, 2021.
  60. ↑ Murray, Jack (April 2, 1978). "Adams' horses Sweep in Spiral – (race 8: held 1 April 1978)". Cincinnati Enquirer . p. 23. Retrieved March 12, 2021.
  61. ↑ "Adams-Trained Pair Cops Spiral Stakes – (race 8: held 2 April 1977)". Lexington Leader . The Associated Press. April 3, 1977. p. 34. Retrieved March 12, 2021.
  62. ↑ Bolus, Jim (April 3, 1977). "Adams' smiles: Three winners on Latonia card – (race 9: held 2 April 1977)". The Courier-Journal . p. 47. Retrieved March 12, 2021.
  63. ↑ Anzer, Bill (March 28, 1976). "Inca Roca's Stock Spirals – (race 9: held 27 March 1976)". Cincinnati Enquirer . p. 25. Retrieved March 12, 2021.
  64. ↑ Anzer, Bill (March 30, 1975). "Naughty Jake, Ambassador's Image; Latonia Stars Sing Bluegrass – (race 8: held 29 March 1975)". Cincinnati Enquirer . p. 40. Retrieved March 12, 2021.
  65. ↑ "Ambassador's Image, 'Jake' Derby hopefuls after victories – (race 9: held 29 March 1975)". The Courier-Journal . The Associated Press. March 30, 1975. p. 36. Retrieved March 12, 2021.
  66. ↑ Anzer, Bill (March 31, 1974). "King of Rome, Aglorite Win Spiral – (race 7: held 30 March 1974)". Cincinnati Enquirer . p. 25. Retrieved March 12, 2021.
  67. ↑ Phelps, Frank (March 31, 1974). "Favored Aglorite, King Of Rome Score – (race 8: held 30 March 1974)". Lexington Herald . p. 24. Retrieved March 12, 2021.
  68. ↑ Phelps, Frank (April 1, 1973). "Bootlegger's Pet Wins Spiral by 15 Lengths – (race 8: held 31 March 1973)". Lexington Herald . p. 38. Retrieved March 12, 2021.
  69. ↑ Anzer, Bill (April 1, 1973). "Jacks Chevron, 'Pet' Split Latonia Loot – (race 8: held 29 March 1975)". Cincinnati Enquirer . p. 40. Retrieved March 12, 2021.
  70. ↑ "Big Dot Bags Spiral Event – (race 8: held 1 April 1972)". Cincinnati Enquirer . April 2, 1972. p. 21. Retrieved March 12, 2021.
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