Saturday, March 14, 2026

2025 Race Results

First Trial - The Coward Trophy

Two Year Olds
One-Quarter Mile From the Pole
Sponsored by Helen Naylor, and Jack Wetzel
Grooms Award Sponsored by tbSales

PLACE	HORSE	OWNER	TRAINER	RIDER	TIME
1	UNNAMED Connect x Zalia	Travis & Cody Durr	Travis Durr	Joe Sharp	23.40
2	HONEY DUTCH	Legion Racing / Awestrike Racing	Travis Durr	Rakeem Pauling
3	WHISKEY ALLEY	Aiken Racing Partners	Legacy Stable	Kat Azaten Hogan
4	LOVE ROCKS	R. Marie Farms & JWH Racing	Rebekah Hurt	Ismael Benitez
SCR	THE FRIDGE	Aiken Racing Partners	Legacy Stable	Heidi Gyselinck

Second Trial - The Willard Freeman Cup

The Jerry Napp “Yellow Cat” Memorial Polo Pony Race
One-Quarter Mile From the Pole
Sponsored by AB Beverage
Grooms Award Sponsored by Equine Divine

PLACE	HORSE	OWNER	RIDER	TIME
1	EVA	Ken Cresswell	Ken Cresswell	23.2
2	BROLEY	Kimberley von Stade	Kimberley von Stade
3	VALENTINO	Allie Henderson	Allie Henderson
OTHER ENTRIES
	BLUES	Ramon Acuna / Allie Henderson	Ramon Acuna
	LIL BIT	Marek Sutherland	Marek Sutherland
	AMAERETTA	Phillip Miles	Phillip Miles
	MOONSHINE	Phillip Miles	Andreas Delossanto
SCR	PEARL SNAP	Sydney Jordan	Sydney Jordan

Third Trial - The Gaver Trophy/ Dr. Rebekah Brady Memorial Trophy

Four and One Half Furlongs From the Gate
Sponsored by Southern Equine Service
Grooms Award Sponsored by Southern Equine Service

PLACE	HORSE	OWNER	TRAINER	RIDER	TIME
1	TIZ THE PRINCE	Youngs Racing Stable	William Allyn	Lizzie Quinn	56.2
2	PRINCESS WADADLI	Ginellen Racing	Legacy Stable	Kat Azaten Hogan
3	ANTIGUAN RUMRUNNER	Ginellen Racing	Legacy Stable	Heidi Gyselink

Ladies Side Saddle Race

Half Mile Standing Start
Sponsored by Mr. & Mrs. Paul Clark
Grooms Award Sponsored by Camp Leaping Horn

PLACE	HORSE	OWNER	TRAINER	RIDER
1	DIPLOMAT	Sunshine Grove Farm	Cathi Grove	Cathi Grove
2	DOUBLE THE WAGER	Erin Stormont	Erin Stormont	Erin Stormont
3	FINNIS CHROME MAGNUM	Erin Stormont	Erin Stormont	Katie Misenheimer
4	HRH WAFFLES	Sunshine Grove Farm	Cathi Grove	Theresa Hubbell
5	CRACKER	Jessica Rutland	Jessica Rutland	Jessica Rutland
6	BATTLE RIVER INK	Raise A Glass Ranch	Wendy Pruden	Wendy Pruden

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Ticket Information

General admission tickets/parking passes are now on sale for the Aiken Trials.
Everyone age 6 years and older must have a valid admission ticket.

Advanced General Admission
$25

Advanced General Admission Parking
$25

Tent Permit (for reserved tailgate spaces)
$20

Purchase Tickets Online

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Purchase Tickets In Person

Beginning in late January, tickets may be purchased locally at the following locations:

Aiken Training Track Office – 538 Two Notch Rd, Aiken
Aiken Saddlery – 1090 East Pine Log Rd, Aiken
Odell Weeks Activity Center – 1700 Whiskey Rd, Aiken
Aiken Visitor Center & Train Museum – 406 Park Ave, Aiken
Local Threads Aiken – 124 Laurens St NW, Aiken

Frequently Asked Questions

Who needs a ticket?

Everyone age 6 and over needs a ticket. All vehicles need a parking pass.

Are dogs allowed?

Well-behaved dogs allowed, and must be on a leash for the entire event.

What time can I start setting up my tailgate space?

Gates open at 10am!

What time can Vendors start setting up their merchandise space?

Vendor set-up begins at 8am.

What time do the races start?

Opening Ceremonies begin at 11:30am, and the first race kicks off at Noon.

Do we need both parking and entry passes?

Every car needs a parking pass, and every spectator age 6 and older needs a wristband/ticket.

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History of the Aiken Trials

Beginning in 1942, the Aiken Trials has given young horses in training the enlightening opportunity to experience every aspect of live racing. This has become a time-honored tradition as the first leg of Aiken’s Triple crown, held annually for three consecutive Saturdays in March. The Aiken Steeplechase and Pacers & Polo make up the other two events.

The Aiken Trials draws upwards of 10000 spectators who enjoy a day of family fun that includes tailgating, vendors and competitive racing.

We are anticipating five races on the program consisting of four races for two-year-olds and maidens (horses that may have started in a race, but have never won), running a 1/4 mile to 4 1/2 furlongs, and one race for older horses that have already won. As in the past several years, Pony races will also be featured.

The jockeys typically are local exercise riders who have an afternoon in the spotlight after paying their dues exercising horses each morning (in all weather) throughout the year. Occasionally, a trainer has brought in a licensed jockey to compete; making some exciting competition for the exercise riders!

Please join us for the 82nd Running of the Aiken Trials! See you there, rain or shine!

Location

Aiken Training Track

538 Two Notch Rd SE
Aiken, SC 29801

Where to Stay?

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Lodging in Aiken

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