The Prairie Meadows Cornhusker Handicap is a Grade III thoroughbred horse race held annually at Prairie Meadows in Altoona, Iowa. The race is open to horses aged three and older and is run over a distance of 1 1/8 miles on dirt.
The 2026 Prairie Meadows Cornhusker Handicap will take place on July 4th. This event is a highlight of the racing calendar at Prairie Meadows and attracts a competitive field each year.
Some notable winners of the Prairie Meadows Cornhusker Handicap include Knicks Go, who won in 2021, and Iron Fist, who won in 2017. These horses have gone on to compete in other prestigious races, solidifying the Cornhusker Handicap's reputation as a significant race.
| Year | Winner | Jockey | Trainer | Owner | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Cornishman | Glenn W. Corbett | Dan L. McFarlane | Joseph A. Schumer | 1:50.10 |
| 2024 | Red Route One | Cristian A. Torres | Steven M. Asmussen | Winchell Thoroughbreds LLC | 1:49.62 |
| 2023 | Giant Game | Martin Garcia | Dale L. Romans | West Point Thoroughbreds & Albaugh Family Stables | 1:49.86 |
| 2022 | Officiating | Javier Castellano | Saffie A. Joseph Jr. | Vegso Racing Stable | 1:50.04 |
| 2021 | Knicks Go | Joel Rosario | Brad H. Cox | Korea Racing Authority | 1:47.33 |
| 2020 | Night Ops | Martin Garcia | Brad H. Cox | Steve Landers Racing LLC | 1:48.30 |
