What is the Street Sense Stakes?
The Street Sense Stakes is a horse race held annually at Churchill Downs. Named after the 2007 Breeders' Cup Juvenile winner Street Sense, this race is a highlight for fans and bettors alike.
When is the Street Sense Stakes in 2025?
The 2025 Street Sense Stakes is scheduled for October 26th.
Street Sense Stakes Winners
Notable winners of the Street Sense Stakes include several horses who have left a mark on the racing world. Sovereignty won this race in 2024, trained by William I. Mott, achieved considerable success beyond this race, like winning the Kentucky Derby, Belmont Stakes and Travers Stakes in 2025. McCraken (2016), a standout trained by Ian R. Wilkes, impressed many with his performances.
| Year | Winner | Jockey | Trainer | Owner | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Sovereignty | Junior Alvarado | William I. Mott | Godolphin | 1:43.86 |
| 2023 | Liberal Arts | Cristian A. Torres | Robert Medina | Stephen Ferraro & Evan Ferraro | 1:46.50 |
| 2022 | Two Phil's | Jareth Loveberry | Larry Rivelli | Patricia's Hope & Phillip Segan | 1:41.31 |
| 2021 | Howling Time | Joseph Talamo | Dale L. Romans | Albaugh Family Stables | 1:44.68 |
| 2020 | King Fury | Brian Hernandez Jr. | Kenneth G. McPeek | Fern Circle Stables & Three Chimneys Farm | 1:44.30 |
The Street Sense Stakes serves as a prep race on the "Road to the Kentucky Derby", which is the series of races leading up to the Kentucky Derby. As a key event for young horses, it helps trainers and bettors assess their potential for the major Derby trail races.
Success in the Street Sense Stakes can indicate a horse's readiness for the more challenging races that precede the Kentucky Derby, making it an important race for those involved in the Derby trail and online horse betting.
