Saturday, March 13th, 2027

2026 Race Results

First Trial - The Coward Trophy

The William F. Allyn Memorial Race
Maiden Colts & Geldings, Three Year Olds & Up
Four and One-Half Furlongs From the Gate

PLACE	HORSE	OWNER	TRAINER	RIDER	TIME
1	CALL SIGN	Shuler Stables LLC	Robbie Shuler	Lamont Small	54.40
2	TURBO LAUNCH	Barry & Joni Butzow	Joe Sharp	Joe Sharp
3	LEFT HIM BEHIND	Shuler Stables LLC	Robbie Shuler	Yomar Ortiz
4	CANDY FOR CYNTHIA	Shuler Stables LLC	Robbie Shuler	tbd

Second Trial - The Gaver Trophy

The Dr. Rebekah Brady Memorial Race
Maiden Fillies & Mares, Three Year Olds & Up
Four and One-Half Furlongs From the Gate

PLACE	HORSE	OWNER	TRAINER	RIDER	TIME
1	CAROLINA NIGHTS	Shuler Stables LLC	Robbie Shuler	Lamont Small	56.40
2	CYNTHIAISOUTTHEBOX	Shuler Stables LLC	Robbie Shuler	Yomar Ortiz
3	DELIGHTFULSUPRISE	Wes Carter	Wes Carter	Kevin Gutierrez

Third Trial - The VonStade Trophy

The Jerry Napp “Yellow Cat” Memorial Race
Polo Pony Race
One Quarter Mile – Standing Start

PLACE	HORSE	OWNER	RIDER	TIME
1	PEARL SNAP	Sydney Jordan	Sydney Jordan	24.4
2	EVA	Ken Cresswell	Ken Cresswell
3	RACEY	Eric MacDonald	Eric MacDonald
4	LAVA	Marek Sutherland	Marek Sutherland
OTHER ENTRIES
	ROO	Ashley Isaac	Ashley Isaac
	PHANTOM	Richard Schmon	Richard Schmon
	FLURRY	Scott Brown	Kat Hogan
	LITTLE RED CORVETTE	Dominique Matos	Christian Sanchez

Fourth Trial - The City of Aiken Trophy

Winners, Three Year Olds & Up
One Mile From the Pole

PLACE	HORSE	OWNER	TRAINER	RIDER	TIME
1	WRITE OFF JERRY	Larry J Romero	Joe Sharp	Joe Sharp	1:43.4
2	LORD DONEGAL	John Carrington	Neil Morris	Yomar Ortiz
3	DREAM LEADER	Cody Durr & Jamie Carter DVM	Cody Durr	TBD
4	MISSIONAIRE	Ballybristol Farm	Neil Morris	Yelsin Herrara
5	SOME NIGHTS	Demetrius Chandler	Demetrius Chandler	Demetrius Chandler II

Fifth Trial - The Iselin Hall of Fame Trophy

Maidens, Three Year Olds & Up
One Mile From the Pole

PLACE	HORSE	OWNER	TRAINER	RIDER	TIME
1	MODERN MASTER	Pathfinder Racing	Neil Morris	Yomar Ortiz	1:43.3
2	NOBLE GEM	Pathfinder Racing	Neil Morris	Yelsin Herrara
3	ROYAL BOXER	Zane Carruth	Neil Morris	Joe Sharp

Ladies Side Saddle Race

One Half Mile – Standing Start

PLACE	HORSE	OWNER	RIDER
1	DIPLOMAT	Sunshine Grove Farm	Susan Oakes
2	HRH WAFFLES	Sunshine Grove Farm	Cathi Grove
3	FINNIS CHROME MAGNUM	Erin Stormont	Erin Stormont
4	BATTLE RIVER INK	Raise A Glass Ranch	Wendy Pruden
OTHER ENTRIES
	ENDEAVOR	Krissy Greenleaf Pesko	Krissy Greenleaf Pesko
	BOOMER	Anne Hatfield	Anne Hatfield

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
Local Threads Aiken – 124 Laurens St NW, Aiken
Security Federal Bank – ALL LOCATIONS

Race Day Packages

Make the most out of your race day with these special tailgate packages.
Please contact the office at 803-648-4631 for availability!

PATRON RAIL $300	PREMIER $300	RAILSIDE $175
Includes: 4 patron passes 1 vehicle pass	Includes: 4 general admission passes 1 vehicle pass	Includes: 4 general admission passes 1 vehicle pass

Frequently Asked Questions

Who needs a ticket?

Children ages 10 under are free – ages 11 and up must have a valid admission 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 83rd Running of the Aiken Trials! See you there, rain or shine!

Location

Aiken Training Track

538 Two Notch Rd SE
Aiken, SC 29801

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