United States of America
Churchill Downs · 02.05.26
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Purse€878,500
To the winner€503,800
Distance1710 metres
Winning time1m 40.31s
SurfaceTurf · Firm
Conditions3-year-olds
Runners13
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APharoah12 · English commentaryResult
13 runners · prize money to 4th placePosHorseJockey · TrainerMarginPrize
9thSteel Imperium3yo colt by Essential Quality × Summer SoloJaime TorresCaio Caramori
Pedigree of the winner
As of race day 02.05.26Stark Contrast
CaravaggioSire
Catch The EyeDamby Quality Road
DamCatch The Eye
Stark Contrast is out of Catch the Eye (Quality Road), who was third in the Grade 2 John C. Mabee Stakes in 2020.
Second damTurns My Head
Second dam Turns My Head (Montjeu) was a winner.
Third damEgyptian Queen
Third dam Egyptian Queen (Storm Cat) was unraced. She is the dam of Global View (Galileo), winner of the Grade 2 American Turf in 2014, and the second dam of Gun Pilot (Gun Runner), winner of the Grade 1 Churchill Downs Stakes in 2024.
Next generation
Catch the Eye also has a 2-year-old filly and a yearling filly.
Connections
History since 2004
American Turf Stakes23Editions since 2004
0Multiple winners
0%Won by fillies or mares0 of 23 · 0 of the last 20
1:40.31Fastest winning timeStark Contrast · 2026
Record holders
Most wins since 20041Flavien PratJockey · 2021, 2022, 2025, 20264 wins
1Chad C BrownTrainer · 2013, 2016, 2019, 20254 wins
3Kitten's JoySire · 2011, 2015, 20163 wins
3Kenneth L Ramsey & Sarah K RamseyBreeder · 2011, 2016, 20233 wins
3Storm CatDamsire · 2007, 2013, 20143 wins
Biggest upsets
Longest-priced winnersShow all 23 winners since 2004Hide the list
| Year | Winner | Trainer / Jockey | Owner / Breeder | Odds | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Stark ContrastCaravaggio × Catch the Eye | Michael McCarthyFlavien Prat | Amerman RacingMrs. Jerry Amerman | 2.00 | |
| 2025 | Zulu KingdomTen Sovereigns × Zindziswa | Chad C BrownFlavien Prat | Madaket Stables, Michael Dubb, William Strauss & Michael J. CarusoEcurie Peregrine SAS | 2.88 | |
| 2024 | TrikariOscar Performance × Dynamic Holiday | Graham MotionUmberto Rispoli | Amerman RacingMichael A Slezak & Amy Boll | 41.00 | |
| 2023 | WebslingerConstitution × Arana | Mark E. CasseJavier Castellano | D. J. StableKenneth L Ramsey & Sarah K Ramsey | 21.00 | |
| 2022 | Stolen BaseBodemeister × Running Wild | Michael MakerFlavien Prat | Three Diamonds Farm & Deuce GreathousePeter E. Blum Thoroughbreds | 7.00 | |
| 2021 | Du JourTemple City × Guiltless | Bob BaffertFlavien Prat | Debbie Lanni & Natalie J. BaffertWoods Edge Farm Llc | 7.00 | |
| 2020 | Fancy LiquorLookin At Lucky × Brandys Secret | Michael MakerFlorent Geroux | SkyChai Racing & Sand Dollar StableHot Pink Stable & Skychai Racing Llc | 6.00 | |
| 2019 | Digital AgeInvincible Spirit × Willow View | Chad C BrownIrad Ortiz Jr | Klaravich StablesMerry Fox Stud | 9.60 | |
| 2018 | MaraudBlame × Unbridled Empire | Todd PletcherJohn R Velazquez | Treadway Racing StableJohn R Penn & Frank Penn | 8.00 | |
| 2017 | ArklowArch × Unbridled Empire | Brad CoxMike E Smith | Donegal RacingJonh R Penn & Frank Penn | 16.00 | |
| 2016 | Camelot KittenKitten's Joy × Celestial Woods | Chad C BrownIrad Ortiz Jr | Kenneth and Sarah RamseyKenneth L Ramsey & Sarah K Ramsey | 13.00 | |
| 2015 | DivisideroKitten's Joy × Madame Du Lac | William BradleyRafael Hernandez | Gunpowder FarmsHinkle Farms | 21.00 | |
| 2014 | Global ViewGalileo × Egyptian Queen | Thomas F. ProctorGary Stevens | Glen Hill FarmReiko & Michael Baum | 7.00 | |
| 2013 | Noble TuneUnbridled's Song × Serena's Cat | Chad C BrownJavier Castellano | Martin S. Schwartz & Dell Ridge FarmDell Ridge Farm Llc | 2.50 | |
| 2012 | Silver MaxBadge of Silver × Kissin Rene | Dale RomansRafael Bejarano | Mark Bacon & Dana WellsSteve C. Snowden, / Seth & Will Lauffer | 6.20 | |
| 2011 | BannedKitten's Joy × Cardinalli | Thomas F. ProctorGarrett Gomez | Glen Hill FarmKenneth L Ramsey & Sarah K Ramsey | 4.00 | |
| 2010 | Doubles PartnerRock Hard Ten × Serena's Sister | Todd PletcherGarrett Gomez | WinStar FarmArthur I. Appleton | 5.60 | |
| 2009 | OrthodoxPulpit × Dominique's Joy | John GlenneyJon Court | Kim and John GlenneyMr & Mrs John Glenney | 47.00 | |
| 2008 | TizdejavuTiznow × Remember When | Gregory FoxGarrett Gomez | Michael L Cooper & Pamela C. ZiebarthMichael L Cooper & Pamela Ziebarth | 22.00 | |
| 2007 | DuveenHorse Chestnut × Casanova Storm | Dale RomansMark Guidry | Andrew FarmR Brodie, R Scanlon & J Buckley | 5.60 | |
| 2006 | Stream CatBlack Minnaloushe × Water Course | Patrick BianconeJulien Leparoux | Fab Oak Stable, Robert M. Hurley & John F. GoldthorpMatthews Breeding & Racing Ltd | 5.00 | |
| 2005 | Rey de CafeKingmambo × Commodities | George R. Arnold IIJavier Castellano | G. Watts Humphrey Jr.G Watts Humphrey Jnr | ||
| 2004 | Kitten's JoyEl Prado × Kitten's First | Dale RomansJerry Bailey | Kenneth and Sarah RamseyKenneth L. and Sarah K. Ramsey |
Source: G1Stars meeting database – winners, connections, times and starting prices as recorded. Group 1 grading began in 1971.
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