Jeff Ruby Steaks

Last updated

Spiral Stakes
Grade III race
Location Turfway Park
Florence, Kentucky
Inaugurated1972 (as Latonia Spiral Stakes)
Race type ThoroughbredFlat racing
Sponsor Jeff Ruby Culinary Entertainment (since 2018)
Website Turfway Park
Race information
Distance1+18 miles
SurfaceTapeta
Trackleft-handed
QualificationThree-year-olds
WeightColts and Geldings 123 lbs
Fillies 118 lbs
Purse$700,000 (as of 2023)

The Spiral Stakes (known as 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 currently offers a purse of $700,000.

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. [2]

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. [3]

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+116 miles. [4] 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. [2]

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. [4]

In 1988, the distance of the event was increased to 1+18 miles. The horse breeding facility Lane's End Farm took over sponsorship of the event in 2003 for eight years. [4]

The event was downgraded back to Grade III status in 2011. [5]

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). [1]

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
2024Endlessly Umberto Rispoli Michael W. McCarthy Amerman Racing1+18 miles1:50.15$700,000III [12]
2023Two Phil'sJareth LoveberryLarry RivelliPatricia's Hope & Philip Sagan1+18 miles1:49.03$694,000III [13]
2022Tiz The Bomb Brian Hernandez Jr. Kenneth G. McPeek Magdalena Racing1+18 miles1:48.60$600,000III [14]
2021Like the King Drayden Van Dyke Wesley A. Ward M. Racing Group1+18 miles1:50.22$243,325III [15]
2020Field Pass Irad Ortiz Jr. Michael J. Maker Three Diamonds Farm1+18 miles1:49.34$217,175III [16]
2019Somelikeithotbrown Tyler Gaffalione Michael J. Maker Skychai Racing & Sand Dollar Stable1+18 miles1:52.05$200,000III [17]
2018Blended CitizenKyle Frey Doug F. O'Neill Greg Hall & Sanjay Racing1+18 miles1:50.15$200,000III [18]
Spiral Stakes
2017Fast and Accurate Tyler Gaffalione Michael J. Maker Kendall E. Hansen1+18 miles1:50:96$500,000III [19]
2016Oscar Nominated Brian Hernandez Jr. Michael J. Maker Kenneth & Sarah Ramsey 1+18 miles1:51.12$500,000III [20]
2015Dubai Sky Jose Lezcano William I. Mott Three Chimneys Farm & Besilu Stables 1+18 miles1:50.26$535,750III [21]
2014We Miss Artie John R. Velazquez Todd A. Pletcher Kenneth & Sarah Ramsey 1+18 miles1:51.98$518,950III [22]
2013Black Onyx Joe Bravo Kelly J. BreenSterling Racing1+18 miles1:51.98$550,000III [23]
2012Went the Day Well John R. Velazquez H. Graham Motion Team Valor & Mark Ford1+18 miles1:51.33$500,000III [24]
2011 Animal Kingdom Alan Garcia H. Graham Motion Team Valor 1+18 miles1:52.32$500,000III [25]
Lane's End Stakes
2010Dean's Kitten Cornelio Velasquez Michael J. Maker Kenneth & Sarah Ramsey 1+18 miles1:50.59$500,000II [26]
2009Hold Me Back Kent J. Desormeaux William I. Mott WinStar Farm 1+18 miles1:49.63$500,000II [27]
2008Adriano Edgar S. Prado H. Graham Motion Courtlandt Farms1+18 miles1:50.20$500,000II [28]
2007 Hard Spun Mario G. Pino J. Larry Jones Fox Hill Farms1+18 miles1:49.41$500,000II [29]
2006 With A City Brice Blanc Michael J. Maker Equirace.com1+18 miles1:51.11$500,000II [30]
2005 Flower Alley Jorge F. Chavez Todd A. Pletcher Melnyk Racing Stables 1+18 miles1:50.33$500,000II [31]
2004Sinister GPaul R. ToscanoJohn T. Toscano Jr.John T. Toscano III, Kim Corrado & Yamile Carlat1+18 miles1:50.71$500,000II [32]
2003New York HeroNorberto Arroyo Jr.Jennifer PedersenParaneck Stable1+18 miles1:50.68$500,000II [33]
Spiral Stakes
2002 Perfect Drift Eddie Delahoussaye Murray W. JohnsonStonecrest Farm1+18 miles1:48.83$500,000II [34]
2001 Balto Star Mark Guidry Todd A. Pletcher Anstu Stable 1+18 miles1:47.23$600,000II [35]
2000GlobalizeFrancisco C. Torres Jerry Hollendorfer Jerry Hollendorfer, Howard Litt & George Todaro1+18 miles1:49.16$600,000II [36]
Galleryfurniture.com Stakes
1999Stephen Got Even Shane Sellers Nicholas P. Zito Stephen Hilbert1+18 miles1:49.03$750,000II [37]
Jim Beam Stakes
1998Event of the Year Russell Baze Jerry Hollendorfer Golden Eagle Farm 1+18 miles1:47.00$600,000II [38]
1997ConcertoCarlos H. Marquez Jr.John J. Tammaro III Kinsman Stable 1+18 miles1:48.20$600,000II [39]
1996Roar Mike E. Smith Claude R. McGaughey III Claiborne Farm & Adele B. Dilschneider1+18 miles1:49.60$600,000II [40]
1995ƒ Serena's Song Corey Nakatani D. Wayne Lukas Bob & Beverly Lewis 1+18 miles1:49.60$600,000II [41]
1994Polar ExpeditionCurt C. BourqueHugh H. RobertsonJames B. Cody1+18 miles1:49.00$600,000II [42]
1993 Prairie Bayou Chris McCarron Thomas K. Bohannan Loblolly Stable 1+18 miles1:50.80$600,000II [43]
1992 Lil E. Tee Pat Day Lynn S. Whiting W. Cal Partee1+18 miles1:53.40$500,000II [44]
1991 Hansel Jerry D. Bailey Frank L. Brothers Lazy Lane Farm1+18 miles1:46.60$500,000II [45]
1990 Summer Squall Pat Day Neil J. Howard Dogwood Stable 1+18 miles1:49.40$500,000II [46]
1989Western Playboy Pat Day Harvey L. Vanier Nancy Vanier 1+18 miles1:49.00$500,000II [47]
1988KingpostEugene J. Sipus Jr.Dianne CarpenterMark Warner1+18 miles1:50.80$500,000II [48]
1987J. T.'s Pet Pat Day Lynn S. Whiting W. Cal Partee1+116 miles1:42.80$500,000III [49]
1986 Broad Brush Vincent Bracciale Jr. Richard W. Small Robert E. Meyerhoff1+116 miles1:44.20$350,000III [50]
1985Banner BobK. Keith AllenJerome J. Sarner Jr.Sharon E. & William J. Walsh1+116 miles1:42.00$350,000III [51]
1984At the Threshold Pat Day Lynn S. Whiting W. Cal Partee1+116 miles1:42.80$300,000III [52]
Spiral Stakes
1983Marfa Jorge Velasquez D. Wayne Lukas Barry Beal, Robert French Jr. & D. Wayne Lukas 1+116 miles1:42.40$233,500 [53]
1982Good n' DustyMichael MoranJasper AdamsLarry R. Lehmann1+116 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:
  All Weather Track  Dirt
Notes:
ƒ Filly

See also

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Turfway Park</span> Horse racing track in Florence, Kentucky, US

Turfway Park is an American horse racing track located within the city limits of Florence, Kentucky, about 10 miles (16 km) south of the Ohio River at Cincinnati. The track conducts live Thoroughbred horse racing during two meets each year—Holiday (December), and Winter/Spring —and offers year-round simulcast wagering from tracks across the continent.

The Queen Elizabeth II Challenge Cup Stakes is a Grade I American thoroughbred horse race for three-year-old fillies over a distance of one and one-eighth miles on the turf held annually in October at Keeneland Race Course in Lexington, Kentucky during the fall meeting.

The Apple Blossom Handicap is a Grade I American Thoroughbred horse race for fillies and mares that are four years old or older, run under handicap conditions over a distance of one and one-sixteenth miles on the dirt track held annually in April at Oaklawn Park in Hot Springs, Arkansas. The 2024 running carried a purse of $1,250,000.

The Churchill Downs Stakes is a Grade I American Thoroughbred horse race for four-year-old and older sprinters run over a distance of seven furlongs on the dirt annually in early May at Churchill Downs racetrack in Louisville, Kentucky as an undercard event on Kentucky Derby day. The event currently offers a purse of $1,000,000.

The Lexington Stakes is a Grade III American Thoroughbred horse race for three-year-old horses at a distance of one and one-sixteenth miles on the dirt run annually in April during at Keeneland Race Course in Lexington, Kentucky during their spring meeting. The event currently offers a purse of $400,000.

The Louisville Stakes is Grade III American Thoroughbred horse race for horses age four years and older run over a distance of one and one half miles on the Turf scheduled annually in late May or early June at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. The event offers a purse of $200,000.

The Commonwealth Stakes is a Grade III American Thoroughbred horse race for horses that are four years old or older, over a distance of seven furlongs on the dirt held annually in early April at Keeneland Race Course, Lexington, Kentucky during the spring meeting. The event currently carries a purse of $300,000.

The Fantasy Stakes is a Grade II American Thoroughbred horse race for three-year-old fillies at a distance of one and one-sixteenth miles on the dirt run annually usually in early April at Oaklawn Park Race Track in Hot Springs, Arkansas. The event currently offers a purse of $750,000.

The Rebel Stakes is a Grade II American Thoroughbred horse race for three-year-old horses: one and one-sixteenth miles run on dirt each March at Oaklawn Park Race Track in Hot Springs, Arkansas. As of 2024, it offers a purse of $1,250,000. It is the second leg of Oaklawn's three-year-old stakes program, run after the Southwest Stakes and before the Arkansas Derby; it is also part of the Road to the Kentucky Derby.

The John Battaglia Memorial Stakes is a race for thoroughbred horses held in early March at Turfway Park. The race is open to three-year-olds willing to race one and one-sixteenth miles on the Tapeta surface. The race is an ungraded stakes with a current purse of $75,000.

The Eight Belles Stakes is a Grade II American Thoroughbred horse race for three-year-old filly sprinters run at a distance of 7 furlongs at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky each year on Kentucky Oaks Day.

The Kentucky Cup Classic Stakesis a Grade III American Thoroughbred horse race for four-year-olds and older over a distance of 1+18 miles on the polytrack track scheduled annually in late March at Turfway Park in the Cincinnati, Ohio suburb of Florence, Kentucky. The event currently offers a purse of $300,000.

The Azeri Stakes is a Grade II American Thoroughbred horse race for fillies and mares that are four years old or older, over a distance of one and one-sixteenth miles on the dirt track held annually in March at Oaklawn Park in Hot Springs, Arkansas. The event currently carries a purse of $400,000.

The Bay Shore Stakes is a Listed American Thoroughbred horse race for three-year-olds at a distance of seven furlongs on the dirt run annually in early April at Aqueduct Racetrack in Ozone Park, Queens, New York. The event currently offers a purse of $150,000.

The Fayette Stakes is a Grade II American thoroughbred horse race for horses age three and older over a distance of one and one-eighth miles on the dirt held annually in October at Keeneland Race Course in Lexington, Kentucky during the fall meeting. It currently offers a purse of $350,000.

The 2018 Road to the Kentucky Derby was a series of races through which horses qualified for the 2018 Kentucky Derby, which was held on May 5. The field for the Derby was limited to 20 horses, with up to four 'also eligibles' in case of a late withdrawal from the field. There were three separate paths for horses to take to qualify for the Derby: the main Road consisting of 34 races in North America plus one in Dubai, the Japan Road consisting of three races in Japan, and a new European Road consisting of seven races in England, Ireland and France.

William Ernest "Smiley" Adams was an American trainer of Thoroughbred racehorses who trained Master Derby to win the 1975 Preakness Stakes, the second leg of the U.S. Triple Crown series. In what was the 100th running of the Preakness, Darrel McHargue aboard Master Derby defeated Kentucky Derby winner Foolish Pleasure by a full-length.

Rich Strike is an American Thoroughbred racehorse that won the 2022 Kentucky Derby, racing at 80:1 odds.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Idiomatic (horse)</span> American-bred Thoroughbred racehorse

Idiomatic is a Champion American thoroughbred racehorse who has won multiple Grade I events in 2023, including the Personal Ensign Stakes at Saratoga Race Course, Spinster Stakes at Keeneland and Breeders' Cup Distaff at Santa Anita Park.

Jeffrey Ruby is an American restaurateur and businessman. He owns several restaurants in Ohio, Kentucky, and Tennessee.

References

  1. 1 2 "Sponsorship Changes Spiral Stakes to 'Jeff Ruby Steaks'". The BloodHorse. January 25, 2018. Retrieved January 25, 2018.
  2. 1 2 "Turfway Park Milestones" (PDF). Turfway Park Media Guide 201819. January 25, 2018. p. 2. Retrieved March 13, 2021.
  3. "SPIRAL STAKES (2ND DIV.) - MULTIPLE TRACKS". Thoroughbred Database. 2021. Retrieved March 13, 2021.
  4. 1 2 3 "Jeff Ruby Steaks (Gr. 3)". www.equibase.com. Retrieved March 13, 2021.
  5. "SPIRAL STAKES - MULTIPLE TRACKS". Thoroughbred Database. 2021. Retrieved March 13, 2021.
  6. "Hansel wins Jim Beam Stakes". UPI. Retrieved November 26, 2021.
  7. "Summer Squall profile (Results)". equibase.com. Retrieved March 24, 2023.
  8. "Lil E. Tee profile (Results)". equibase.com. Retrieved March 24, 2023.
  9. "Prairie Bayou profile (Results)". equibase.com. Retrieved March 24, 2023.
  10. "Animal Kingdom profile (Results)". equibase.com. Retrieved March 24, 2023.
  11. "Kentucky Derby leaderboard - April 25, 2021 update" (PDF). kentuckyderby.com. Retrieved April 25, 2021.
  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.
  15. "2021 Jeff Ruby Steaks Grade 3 - (race 11)". Equibase. March 27, 2021. Retrieved March 30, 2021.
  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.
  18. "2018 Jeff Ruby Steaks Grade 3 - (race 10)". Equibase. March 17, 2018. Retrieved March 12, 2021.
  19. "2017 Jack Cincinnati Casino Spiral Stakes Grade 3 - (race 10)". Equibase. March 25, 2017. Retrieved March 12, 2021.
  20. "2016 Horseshoe Casino Cincinnati Spiral Stakes Grade 3 - (race 10)". Equibase. April 2, 2016. Retrieved March 12, 2021.
  21. "2015 Horseshoe Casino Cincinnati Spiral Stakes Grade 3 - (race 11)". Equibase. March 21, 2015. Retrieved March 12, 2021.
  22. "2014 Horseshoe Casino Cincinnati Spiral Stakes Grade 3 - (race 11)". Equibase. March 22, 2014. Retrieved March 12, 2021.
  23. "2013 Horseshoe Casino Cincinnati Spiral Stakes Grade 3 - (race 10)". Equibase. March 23, 2013. Retrieved March 12, 2021.
  24. "2012 Vinery Racing Spiral Stakes Grade 3 - (race 10)". Equibase. March 24, 2012. Retrieved March 12, 2021.
  25. "2011 Vinery Racing Spiral Stakes Grade 3 - (race 10)". Equibase. March 26, 2011. Retrieved March 12, 2021.
  26. "2010 Lane's End Stakes Grade 2 - (race 9)". Equibase. March 27, 2010. Retrieved March 12, 2021.
  27. "2009 Lane's End Stakes Grade 2 - (race 10)". Equibase. March 21, 2009. Retrieved March 12, 2021.
  28. "2008 Lane's End Stakes Grade 2 - (race 12)". Equibase. March 22, 2008. Retrieved March 12, 2021.
  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.
  32. "2004 Lane's End Stakes Grade 2 - (race 8)". Equibase. March 20, 2004. Retrieved March 12, 2021.
  33. "2003 Lane's End Stakes Grade 2 - (race 10)". Equibase. March 22, 2003. Retrieved March 12, 2021.
  34. "2002 Lane's End Spiral Stakes Grade 2 - (race 10)". Equibase. March 23, 2002. Retrieved March 12, 2021.
  35. "2001 Turfway Spiral Stakes Grade 2 - (race 10)". Equibase. March 24, 2001. Retrieved March 12, 2021.
  36. "2000 Turfway Spiral Stakes Grade 2 - (race 9)". Equibase. March 25, 2000. Retrieved March 12, 2021.
  37. "1999 Galleryfurniture.com Stakes Grade 2 - (race 5)". Equibase. March 27, 1999. Retrieved March 12, 2021.
  38. "1998 Jim Beam Stakes Grade 2 - (race 11)". Equibase. March 29, 1998. Retrieved March 12, 2021.
  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.