81st Running of the Aiken Trials

2024 Aiken Trials – Race Results

2024 - First Trial - The Coward Trophy

Maiden Fillies Two Years Old
One-Quarter Mile From the Gate
Sponsored by AB Beverage
Grooms Award Sponsored by Equine Devine

PLACE	HORSE	OWNER	TRAINER	RIDER	TIME
1	BELLE OF THE SOUTH	Steven Bacon	Brad Stauffer/Legacy Stable	Kat Hogan	22.40
2	BODY LANGUAGE	Carson Ann McCutchen	Jason McCutchen	Brody Durr
DNF	UNNAMED Warriors Reward x Munnings Favorite	Cary Frommer/Becky Davis	Cary Frommer	Victor Rosales
SCR	SLANDEROUS	Carson Ann McCutchen	Jason McCutchen

2024 - Second Trial - The Gaver Trophy / The Dr. Rebekah Brady Memorial Trophy

Maiden Two Year Olds
One-Quarter Mile from the Pole
Sponsored by: Southern Equine Service
Grooms Award Sponsored by Southern Equine Service

PLACE	HORSE	OWNER	TRAINER	RIDER	TIME
1	CHADO	Debbie McCutchen	R.B McCutchen	Brody Durr	21.20
2	UNNAMED First Mondays x Boheme de Lavi	Cary Frommer/ Becky Davis	Cary Frommer	Roberto Benitez
3	UNNAMED Practical Joke x Tip Top Tap	Kirkwood Stables	Cary Frommer	Victor Rosales

2024 - Third Trial - The Von Stade Trophy

Polo Pony Race
The Jerry Napp "Yellow Cat" Memorial

Winner Gift Sponsored by The Tackeria
Grooms Award Sponsored by Oak Manor Saddlery

PLACE	HORSE	OWNER/TRAINER	RIDER	TIME
1	BROLEY	Kimberly Von Stade	Kimberly Von Stade	41.40
2	M & M	James Gadea	James Gadea
3	FRED	Shane Sullivan	Shane Sullivan
OTHER ENTRIES
	EVA	Ken Cresswell	Ken Cresswell
	CZARINA	Pearl Duncan	Pearl Duncan
	CARLA	Belinda Brody	Belinda Brody

2024 - Fourth Trial - The City of Aiken Trophy

Three Year Olds and Up
Four and One Half Furlongs From the Gate

Sponsored by Meybohm Real Estate
Grooms Award Sponsored by Steve Penrod

PLACE	HORSE	OWNER	TRAINER	RIDER	TIME
1	HE IS BONAFIDE	R. Marie Farms LLC	Rebekah Hurt	Kathleen Wilson	53.20
2	SINFUL DANCER	Kimberly Smith	David Figueroa	Makaia Paige Carpenter
3	DREAM ASTRAY	Roberto Benitez	Roberto Benitez	Roberto Benitez

2024 - Fifth Trial - The Iselin Hall of Fame Trophy

Maidens, Three Year Olds and Up
Four and One Half Furlongs
Sponsored by Jack Wetzel
Grooms Award Sponsored by tbSALES

PLACE	HORSE	OWNER	TRAINER	RIDER	TIME
1	TIZ THE PRINCE	Youngs Racing Stable	Bill Allyn	Lizzie Quinn	56.20
2	DATA WARRIOR	Ted Gregory	Ted Gregory	Kat Hogan
3	MAJOR MAYHEM	R. Marie Farms LLC	Rebekah Hurt	Ismael Benitez

2024 - SIDE SADDLE RACE

Ladies Side Saddle Race
One Mile - Flag Start
Sponsored by Mr. & Mrs. Paul Clark
Best Turned Out Award Sponsored by Camp Leaping Horn

PLACE	HORSE	OWNER	TRAINER	RIDER	TIM
1	DIPLOMAT	Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Grove	Cathi Grove	Cathi Grove	4:12.1
2	DOUBLE THE WAGER	Erin Stormont	Erin Stormont	Erin Stormont
3	CRACKER	Jessica Rutland	Jessica Rutland	Jessica Rutland
OTHER ENTRIES
	BATTLE RIVER INK	Raise A Glass Ranch	Wendy Pruden	Wendy Pruden
	LUCKY NUMBER SEVEN	Ned Towell	Mary Katherine Towell	Mary Katherine Towell
	WAFFLES	Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Grove	Cathi Grove	Amber Lee Clark

WINNERS PHOTOS !

THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO HELPED TO MAKE THE 2024 TRIALS A SUCCESS!

The Horses Are Ready to Run
Please Join Us at the Aiken Trials!

Saturday March 16, 2024

Gates open at 10am

Opening Ceremony begins at 11:30am

First race kicks off at Noon!

GENERAL ADMISSION TICKETING

General admission tickets/parking passes are on sale for the Aiken Trials! Everyone age 6 and over must have a valid admission ticket, and every vehicle needs a parking pass.

TICKET PRICING

General Admission
Tickets

$25 in advance & at the gate

General Admission
Parking

$25 in advance & at the gate

PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS

In Person:

Aiken Training Track Office, 538 Two Notch Road, mornings 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Odell Weeks Activity Center, 1700 Whiskey Road

Unique Expressions, 1521 Whiskey Road (in the Mitchell Shopping Center)

Aiken Saddlery, 1044 East Pine Log Road

Aiken Visitor Center & Train Museum, 406 Park Avenue

Aiken County Visitors Center, 133 Laurens Street NW

By Phone:

(803) 648-4631

On-Line:

purchase general admission tickets online at www.eventbrite.com

TICKETS ARE CASH ONLY AT THE GATE.

CREDIT CARD PAYMENTS (ONLY AVAILABLE AT THE OFFICE AND TRACK MERCHANDISE TENT) WILL INCUR A PROCESSING FEE. ALL PURCHASES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE.

Thank you to our ticket outlets!

RACE DAY PACKAGES

Make the most out of your race day with these special packages.
Please contact the office for availability.

PATRON RAIL
$300
Includes
4 patron passes
1 vehicle pass

PREMIER
$300
Includes
4 general admission passes
1 vehicle pass

RAILSIDE
$175
Includes
4 general admission passes
1 vehicle pass

Row 2 spaces also available – call office for details!

NOTE: PURCHASES ARE NOT REFUNDABLE

UNCLAIMED RESERVED PARKING SPACES

Unclaimed reserved parking spaces will go on sale to the public at 9:30 am February 2, 2024! These may be purchased in person at the Aiken Training Track office or by phone at (803) 648-4631. These won’t last long, so claim yours quickly — as soon as they open to the public.

click to download
Parking Map for Attendees

TENT PERMITS

This is a rain-or-shine event. Be sure to purchase a Tent Permit for your tailgate space so you’re prepared whatever the weather. Permits may be purchased in the Track Office or online for $20.