Saffie A Joseph Jr
With this win, Saffie A Joseph Jr moved to 3 Group 1 wins this season, 10 wins behind leader Chris Waller in the 2026 trainers' table. It was the first win at the Kentucky Derby Weekend for the stable since 1926.
United States of America
Churchill Downs · 02.05.26
Watch the raceJockeyTyler Gaffalione
TrainerSaffie A Joseph Jr
Purse€811,000
To the winner€490,300
Distance1408 metres
Winning time1m 20.94s
SurfaceDirt · Fast
Conditions4up f/m
Runners5
Stories of this Result
Tyler Gaffalione
This was the fourth win at the Kentucky Derby Weekend for Tyler Gaffalione since 1926. The jockey had come close here before: Wicked Halo was second in 2023 and Alva Starr was second in 2024.
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Wire2Wire - Horse Racing · English commentaryResult
5 runners · prize money to 4th placePosHorseJockey · TrainerMarginPrize
Pedigree of the winner
As of race day 02.05.26R Disaster
Awesome SlewSire
Making HavocDamby Gottcha Gold
DamMaking Havoc
R Disaster is out of Making Havoc (Gottcha Gold), a winner who has had two winners from two runners.
Second damMarion Theatre
Second dam Marion Theatre (Montbrook) is also the dam of the useful Florida-bred R Adios Jersey (Adios Charlie), a half-sibling to Making Havoc.
Third damVelvet Choaker
Third dam Velvet Choaker (On To Glory).
Next generation
Making Havoc has a 2-year-old filly by Colonel Liam and produced a colt by the same stallion this year.
Connections
R Disaster in 2026
1 placeTrainer / Jockey / Track
Madison Stakes1408 metres · €553,0003rdSaffie A Joseph JrTyler Gaffalione04.04.2026KeenelandPrize money €57,114Race detailsWatch
All winners since 2020
| Year | Winner | Trainer / Jockey | Owner / Breeder | Video | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | KopionOmaha Beach × Galloping Ami | Richard MandellaKazushi Kimura | Spendthrift Farm LLCIvan Dalos and Colleen Dalos (Tall Oaks Farm) | ||
| 2024 | VahvaGun Runner × Holiday Soiree | Cherie DeVauxIrad Ortiz Jr | Belladonna Racing, Llc, Hudson, Jr , Edward J , West Point Thoroughbreds, Lbd Stable Llc, Nice Guys Stables, Manganaro Bloodstock, Runnels Racing, Hornstock, Steve And Twin Brook StablesWoodford Thoroughbreds | ||
| 2023 | MatareyaPioneerof The Nile × Innovative Idea | Brad H CoxFlavien Prat | GodolphinGodolphin | ||
| 2022 | ObligatoryCurlin × Uno Duo | William MottJose L Ortiz | Juddmonte FarmJuddmonte Farms Inc | ||
| 2021 | GamineInto Mischief × Peggy Jane | Bob BaffertJohn R Velazquez | Michael Lund PetersenGrace Thoroughbred Holdings LLC | ||
| 2020 | Bell's the OneMajesticperfection × Street Mate | Neil L PessinCorey Lanerie | Lothenbach StablesBret Jones |
History since 1987
Derby City Distaff Stakes40Editions since 1987
0Multiple winners
100%Won by fillies or mares40 of 40 · 20 of the last 20
1:20.44Fastest winning timeGroupie Doll · 2012
Record holders
Most wins since 19871Pat DayJockey · 1989, 1990, 1991, 2001, 2004 …7 wins
2Bob BaffertTrainer · 2006, 2014, 20213 wins
2JuddmonteOwner · 2003, 2017, 20223 wins
4Into MischiefSire · 2019, 20212 wins
4JuddmonteBreeder · 2003, 20222 wins
Show all 40 winners since 1987Hide the list
| Year | Winner | Trainer / Jockey | Owner / Breeder | Odds | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | R DisasterAwesome Slew × Making Havoc | Saffie Joseph Jr.Tyler Gaffalione | Averill Racing & ATM RacingOcala Stud & J Michael O'Farrell Jr | 9.00 | |
| 2025 | KopionOmaha Beach × Galloping Ami | Richard MandellaKazushi Kimura | Spendthrift FarmTall Oaks Farm | 3.75 | |
| 2024 | VahvaGun Runner × Holiday Soiree | Cherie DeVauxIrad Ortiz Jr | Belladonna Racing, Edward J. Hudson Jr., West Point Thoroughbreds, LBD Stable, Nice Guys Stables, Manganaro Bloodstock, Runnels Racing, Steve Hornstock & Twin Brook StablesWoodford Thoroughbreds | 2.75 | |
| 2023 | MatareyaPioneerof The Nile × Innovative Idea | Brad CoxFlavien Prat | GodolphinGodolphin | 6.00 | |
| 2022 | ObligatoryCurlin × Uno Duo | Bill MottJose L Ortiz | JuddmonteJuddmonte | 4.80 | |
| 2021 | GamineInto Mischief × Peggy Jane | Bob BaffertJohn R Velazquez | Michael Lund PetersenGrace Thoroughbred Holdings LLC | 1.20 | |
| 2020 | Bell's The OneMajesticperfection × Street Mate | Neil L PessinCorey Lanerie | Lothenbach StablesBret Jones | 5.00 | |
| 2019 | Mia MischiefInto Mischief × Greer Lynn | Steve AsmussenRicardo Santana Jr. | Bill & Corine Heiligbrodt, Heider Family Stables, Madaket StablesSpendthrift Farm | 13.00 | |
| 2018 | American GalConcord Point × American Story | Simon CallaghanJose L Ortiz | Kaleem ShahKaleem Shah, Inc | 3.75 | |
| 2017 | PaulassilverliningGhostzapper × Seeking The Silver | Chad C BrownJose L Ortiz | JuddmonteVince Scuderi | 3.80 | |
| 2016 | TarisFlatter × Comedy | Simon CallaghanFlavien Prat | Coolmore GroupClaiborne Farm & Adele B. Dilschneider | 3.50 | |
| 2015 | Dame DorothyBernardini × Vole Vole Monamour | Todd PletcherJavier Castellano | Bobby FlayDerry Meeting Farm | 5.50 | |
| 2014 | Midnight LuckyMidnight Lute × Citiview | Bob BaffertRosie Napravnik | Karl Watson, Mike Pegram & Paul WeitmanC Kidder, J K Griggs & Linda Griggs | 2.60 | |
| 2013 | Aubby KStreet Sense × Lilly Capote | Ralph E. NicksEdgar Prado | James C. SpenceJames C. Spence | 4.60 | |
| 2012 | Groupie DollBowman's Band × Deputy Doll | William BradleyRajiv Maragh | Fred F. & William B. Bradley, Carl Hurst & Brent BurnsFred F. Bradley & William Bradley | 4.00 | |
| 2011 | Sassy ImageBroken Vow × Ideal Image | Dale RomansRobby Albarado | Jerry RomansJ C Davis Farm Inc | 17.00 | |
| 2010 | Mona de MommaSpeightstown × Society Gal | John W. SadlerJoel Rosario | Michael TallaKim Nardelli, Rodney Nardelli, R.C.Durr & Dr. Michael Spirito | 9.60 | |
| 2009 | Informed DecisionMonarchos × Palangana | Jonathan SheppardJulien Leparoux | Augustin StableCharles Kidder, Ben Kidder, Nancy Cole | 4.20 | |
| 2008 | IntangarooOrientate × Tasso's Magic Roo | Gary SherlockAlonso Quinonez | Tom Grether FarmsPollock Farms & Taylor Made Farm Inc | 15.00 | |
| 2007 | HystericaladyDistorted Humor × Sacramentada | Jerry HollendorferRafael Bejarano | Rancho San Miguel, Tom Clark, George Todaro & Jerry HollendorferAbbott Properties | 9.00 | |
| 2006 | Pussycat DollReal Quiet × Hookedonthefeelin | Bob BaffertGarrett Gomez | Michael E. PegramMichael E. Pegram | 5.00 | |
| 2005 | My Trusty CatTale Of The Cat × Entrusted | David R. VanceJavier Castellano | Carl E. PollardVintage Racing | 11.00 | |
| 2004 | Mayo On the SideFrench Deputy × Slewveau | Carl NafzgerPat Day | Lothenbach StableRobert Lothenbach | 6.50 | |
| 2003 | SightseekDistant View × Viviana | Robert FrankelJerry Bailey | JuddmonteJuddmonte | 1.80 | |
| 2002 | Celtic MelodyMr Greeley × Ballynaugh | James A. JerkensMark Guidry | Vinery StablesKip Elser & Betz Farm Inc | 8.00 | |
| 2001 | Dream SupremeSeeking The Gold × Spinning Round | Bill MottPat Day | Kinsman StableKinsman Farm | 2.50 | |
| 2000 | Ruby SurpriseFarma Way × Santa Rosalia | Robert E. HolthusJoseph C. Judice | James T. Hines Jr.William F Morgan | ||
| 1999 | Zuppardo ArdoZuppardo's Prince × Alice Petite | Bobby C. BarnettShane Sellers | John A. FranksVal C Murrell | ||
| 1998 | Colonial MinstrelPleasant Colony × Minstrella | Mark A. HennigJohn R Velazquez | Edward P. EvansM Hennig | ||
| 1997 | Capote BelleCapote × Rhythmical | Daniel C. PeitzJohn R Velazquez | Lawana & Robert LowFrances A. Genter Stable, Inc. | 2.00 | |
| 1996 | In ConferenceDayjur × Personal Business | Claude R. McGaughey IIIMike E Smith | Ogden Mills PhippsOgden Mills Phipps (owner-breeder, KY) | 10.00 | |
| 1995 | Laura's PistoletteBig Pistol × Lovely Nedra | Murray W. JohnsonCorey Nakatani | Jack SmithNed & Bartow Jones Partnership | ||
| 1994 | Roamin RachelMining × One Smart Lady | Claude R. McGaughey IIIMike E Smith | Tri Honors StablesGlencrest Farm | ||
| 1993 | Court HostessSovereign Dancer × Connie Knows | Neil J. HowardChris McCarron | William S. KilroyW. S. Kilroy | ||
| 1992 | IfyoucouldseemenowTunerup × Real Jenny | Brian A. MayberryCraig Perret | Jan, Mace & Samantha SiegelNorman E. Casse | ||
| 1991 | IlleriaStop The Music × Baldskis Holiday | Michael J. DoylePat Day | Eaton Hall FarmEaton Hall Farm (Ontario) | ||
| 1990 | Medicine WomanDr Blum × Julita | George R. Arnold IIPat Day | Alex Campbell Jr. & Glencrest Farm | 2.50 | |
| 1989 | Sunshine AlwaysArts And Letters × Inward Joy | Ernest P. Retamoza Sr.Pat Day | Jane MartinJohn W. Galbreath | ||
| 1988 | Le l'ArgentWhat A Pleasure × Flick Your Bick | Philip M. HauswaldPat Day | Fares FarmGerald Benowitz | ||
| 1987 | Lazer ShowApalachee × La Discotheque | Donald R. WinfreePat Day | James DevaneyLoyd Jones (Kentucky) | 1.40 |
Source: G1Stars meeting database – winners, connections, times and starting prices as recorded. Group 1 grading began in 1971.
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