Kensington Lane (2023) Horse
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Kensington Lane is a 3yo horse trained by Philip D. Amato. He is by the stallion Starspangedbanner out of the mare Almost Always. To date, Kensington Lane has recorded three victories, including a major triumph on July 5, 2026 at Saratoga when he captured the $600,000 Belmont Oaks Stakes. The horse has been a profitable choice for bettors; backing him throughout his career would have yielded a 171% return on investment.
Race Record
| Event Summary | Runner Stats | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Keeneland 11-Oct-26 1811m GOOD R9 Queen Elizabeth II Challenge Cup S. Presented by Dixiana (Stakes) (of $1,076,700) Barrier 9, Winning Time: 01:49.910, SP: 13.00 was wrangled under a strong hold while forward early on, tracked under snug restraint three wide, chased around the far turn then faded between horses after floating five wide entering the lane. 1st Tam Tam ( J Alvarado 121 ) 2nd Faithful Departed ( J L Ortiz 121 ) 2.50L 3rd Braida ( V Cheminaud 121 ) 3.50L 9th Kensington Lane ( J Rosario 121 ) 16.50L See full results | J Rosario 54.9kg 16.50L | 9 (10) |
| Del Mar 23-Aug-26 1811m FIRM R9 Del Mar Oaks Presented by Keeneland Sales (Stakes) $42,066 (of $420,660) Barrier 9, Winning Time: 01:48.060, SP: 3.00 1st Tam Tam ( J Alvarado 122 ) 2nd Lookin At Diamond ( J R Leparoux 122 ) 1.25L 3rd Kensington Lane ( J Rosario 122 ) 2.50L See full results | J Rosario 55.3kg 2.50L | 3 (10) |
| Saratoga 05-Jul-26 1811m FIRM R7 Belmont Oaks Stakes (Stakes) $544,512 (of $864,304) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:47.770, SP: 17.00 1st Kensington Lane ( J Rosario 121 ) 2nd Faithful Departed ( J Ortiz 121 ) 1.75L 3rd Fitz Right ( F Prat 121 ) 0.50L See full results | J Rosario 54.9kg | 1 (10) |
| Curragh 24-May-26 1609m GOOD R6 CL1 $24,382 (of $804,589) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:36.980, SP: 29.00 1st Precise ( W Lordan 128 ) 2nd True Love ( R L Moore 128 ) 2.50L 3rd Abashiri ( W Buick 128 ) 0.50L 5th Kensington Lane ( C Hayes 128 ) 5.85L See full results | C Hayes 58.1kg 5.85L | 5 (12) |
| Curragh 04-May-26 1609m GOOD R5 CL1 $68,437 (of $114,064) Barrier 9, Winning Time: 01:38.240, SP: 15.00 1st Kensington Lane ( C Hayes 128 ) 2nd Black Caviar Gold ( B Lee 128 ) 0.75L 3rd Drop Dead Gorgeous ( R L Moore 128 ) 0.50L See full results | C Hayes 58.1kg | 1 (12) |