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Owner

C2 Racing Stable LLC and Mathis Stable LLC

Trainer

Saffie A. Joseph, Jr.

Jockey

Ortiz Jr., Irad

Breeder

Richard E Wilson

Earnings

$122,350

Color

Gray or Roan

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Derby News June 27, 2026

Magnitude wins thrilling $2 million Stephen Foster

In what was billed as the “Summer Showdown” featuring North America’s top older horses, Magnitude led every step of the way in Saturday’s 45th running of the $2 million Stephen Foster (Grade I) at Churchill Downs.

Expert picks June 24, 2026

Expert Pick of the Week: 2026 Stephen Foster Stakes

A small but stellar cast of five older male horses will run 1 1/8 miles over the famed Churchill Downs dirt surface in Saturday’s lucrative, $2 million Stephen Foster (G1).

Wagering June 22, 2026

Study Guide: 2026 Stephen Foster Stakes

Four Grade 1 winners, including a trio of past Kentucky Derby (G1) starters, will face off in a stellar edition of the $2 million Stephen Foster (G1) on Saturday at Churchill Downs.