83nd Running of the Aiken Trials

Saturday, March 14, 2026

Thank you for joining us for the

83rd Running of the Aiken Trials!

 

We hope to see you again next year!

 

2026 RACE RESULTS

 

2026 - 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

Sponsored by Greentree Stables LLC

Grooms Award Sponsored by tbSales
PLACEHORSEOWNERTRAINERRIDERTIME
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 Shulertbd

 

 

2026 - 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

Sponsored by Southern Equine Service

Grooms Award Sponsored Southern Equine Service
PLACEHORSEOWNERTRAINERRIDERTIME
1CAROLINA NIGHTSShuler Stables LLCRobbie ShulerLamont Small56.40
2CYNTHIAISOUTTHEBOXShuler Stables LLCRobbie ShulerYomar Ortiz
3DELIGHTFULSUPRISEWes CarterWes CarterKevin Gutierrez

 

2026 - Third Trial - The VonStade Trophy

The Jerry Napp "Yellow Cat" Memorial Race
Polo Pony Race
One Quarter Mile - Standing Start

Sponsored by AB Beverage

Grooms Award Sponsored by AB Beverage
Winners Gift Sponsored by The Tackeria
PLACEHORSEOWNERRIDERTIME
1PEARL SNAPSydney JordanSydney Jordan24.4
2EVAKen CresswellKen Cresswell
3RACEYEric MacDonaldEric MacDonald
4LAVAMarek SutherlandMarek Sutherland
OTHER ENTRIES
ROOAshley IsaacAshley Isaac
PHANTOMRichard SchmonRichard Schmon
FLURRYScott BrownKat Hogan
LITTLE RED CORVETTEDominique MatosChristian Sanchez

2026 - Fourth Trial - The City of Aiken Trophy

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

Sponsored by Meybohm Real Estate

Grooms Award Sponsored Steven Penrod
PLACEHORSEOWNERTRAINERRIDERTIME
1WRITE OFF JERRYLarry J Romero Joe Sharp Joe Sharp 1:43.4
2 LORD DONEGAL John Carrington Neil Morris Yomar Ortiz
3DREAM LEADERCody Durr & Jamie Carter DVMCody DurrTBD
4 MISSIONAIRE Ballybristol Farm Neil Morris Yelsin Herrara
5SOME NIGHTSDemetrius ChandlerDemetrius ChandlerDemetrius Chandler II

2026 - Fifth Trial - The Iselin Hall of Fame Trophy

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

Sponsored by Jack Wetzel

Grooms Award Sponsored by Equine Divine
PLACEHORSEOWNERTRAINERRIDERTIME
1MODERN MASTERPathfinder RacingNeil MorrisYomar Ortiz 1:43.3
2NOBLE GEMPathfinder RacingNeil MorrisYelsin Herrara
3ROYAL BOXERZane CarruthNeil MorrisJoe Sharp

2026 - Ladies Side Saddle Race

One Half Mile - Standing Start

Sponsored by Mr. and Mrs. Paul Clark
PLACEHORSEOWNERRIDER
1DIPLOMATSunshine Grove FarmSusan Oakes
2HRH WAFFLESSunshine Grove FarmCathi Grove
3FINNIS CHROME MAGNUMErin StormontErin Stormont
4BATTLE RIVER INKRaise A Glass RanchWendy Pruden
OTHER ENTRIES
ENDEAVORKrissy Greenleaf PeskoKrissy Greenleaf Pesko
BOOMERAnne HatfieldAnne Hatfield