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

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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.

Records

;Speed record * 1:08.03 –

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* 3 – Pat Day (1997, 2001, 2002) ;Most wins by a trainer * 3 –

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(1997, 2001, 2002) ;Most wins by an owner * 2 – Overbrook Farm (2001, 2002)

Winners Stakes

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, Reade Baker , Bear Stables , 1:08.03 , - , 2007 , Piratesonthelake ,

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, 1:08.60 , - , 1994 , End Sweep , Chris McCarron ,

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References

The Kentucky Cup Sprint Stakes at Pedigree Query

Kentucky Cup Stakes
restored by WinStar Farm Graded stakes races in the United States Flat horse races for three-year-olds Recurring sporting events established in 1994 Turfway Park horse races 1994 establishments in Kentucky