Kenneth McPeek

Kenneth McPeek
Kenneth McPeek
	McPeek in 2018
Occupation	Trainer
Born	August 2, 1962; Fort Chaffee, Arkansas
Career wins	2,050+ (ongoing)
Major racing wins
	Breeders' Cup Distaff (2024); Coaching Club American Oaks (2024); Kentucky Oaks (2024); Acorn Stakes (2024); Cotillion Stakes (2024); Southwest Stakes (2024); Fantasy Stakes (2024); Pocahontas Stakes; (2015, 2016, 2022, 2023); Ashland Stakes; (2002, 2014, 2023); Ben Ali Stakes; (2014, 2018, 2023); Alysheba Stakes (2023); Pimlico Special (2023); Blame Stakes (2023); Indiana Oaks (2023); Belmont Derby (2022); Jeff Ruby Stakes (2022); Oklahoma Derby (2022); Indiana Oaks (2022); Kentucky Jockey Club Stakes; (2001, 2018, 2021); Bourbon Stakes; (2010, 2014, 2021); Breeders' Futurity Stakes; (1994, 2009, 2021); Falls City Handicap; (2020, 2021); Breeders' Futurity Stakes; (2009, 2021); Lexington Stakes; (2017, 2021); Beholder Mile Stakes (2021); Gulfstream Oaks (2021); Summertime Oaks (2021); Alcibiades Stakes; (2000, 2001, 2008, 2018, 2020); Alabama Stakes; (2018, 2020); Opening Verse Stakes (2020); Preakness Stakes (2020); Holy Bull Stakes (2019); Louisville Handicap; (2007, 2014, 2017, 2018); Iroquois Stakes (2001, 2018); Mrs. Revere Stakes (2018); Modesty Handicap (2018); Bourbonette Oaks; (2010, 2016, 2017); Bashford Manor Stakes (2017); American Oaks (2017); Carry Back Stakes(2016); Eclipse Stakes (2014); Sixty Sails Handicap (2014); Commonwealth Stakes (2014); Blue Grass Stakes (2002, 2013); Virginia Derby (2013); Indiana Oaks (2013); Mint Julep Stakes (2011, 2012); Virginia Oaks (2012); Gardenia Stakes (2012); Travers Stakes (2012); Hollywood Starlet Stakes (2012); Dogwood Stakes (2002, 2011); Aristides Stakes (2009, 2011); Rachel Alexandra Stakes (2011); Matt Winn Stakes (2011); Regret Stakes (2011); La Cañada Stakes (2010); Golden Rod Stakes (2010); Beaumont Stakes (1994, 2009); Summer Stakes (2009); Commonwealth Turf Stakes (2008); Delta Jackpot Stakes (2006); Edgewood Stakes (2004, 2005); Gulfstream Park Breeders' Cup Turf Stakes (2004, 2005); Sir Barton Stakes (2003); Ohio Derby (2003); Spinster Stakes (2002, 2003); Fair Grounds Oaks (2002); Florida Derby (2002); Louisiana Derby (2002); Kentucky Cup Juvenile Stakes (1994, 2001); Tropical Park Derby (2000); Tampa Bay Derby (1999); Turfway Championship Handicap (1997); Widener Handicap (1997); Fort Harrod Stakes (1996) American Classic Race wins:; Belmont Stakes (2002); Preakness Stakes (2020) ; Kentucky Derby (2024)
Racing awards
	Big Sport of Turfdom Award; (2002, 2024); Keeneland Training Title Fall Meet; (2009, 2011, 2015 tie) ; Keeneland Training Title Spring Meet ; (2011)
Significant horses
	Tejano Run, Harlan's Holiday, Sarava, Einstein, Take Charge Lady, Repent, Hard Buck, Noble's Promise, Golden Ticket, Java's War, Daddys Lil Darling, Restless Rider, Swiss Skydiver, Crazy Beautuful, Rattle N Roll, Tiz the Bomb, Envoutante. Smile Happy, Classic Causeway, Defining Purpose, Thorpedo Anna, Mystik Dan
Website
	www.mcpeekracing.com

Kenneth G. McPeek (born August 2, 1962) is an American Thoroughbred racehorse trainer and bloodstock agent. McPeek gained prominence in 2024 by winning the 150th Kentucky Derby in a three-horse photo finish with the 18:1 underdog Mystik Dan and the Kentucky Oaks with Thorpedo Anna. This achievement marked the first time since 1952 that a trainer swept both prestigious races in the same year, making McPeek the third trainer in history to achieve this feat. McPeek expressed that his proudest accomplishment is achieving this success with what he calls "working class horses." The 2024 Derby win also made McPeek one of only five living trainers who have won all three Triple Crown races.

McPeek won his first classic in 2002 with the 70:1 longshot Sarava in the Belmont Stakes. Eighteen years later, he won the 2020 Preakness Stakes with the filly Swiss Skydiver. In 2024, Lexington, Kentucky Mayor Linda Gorton proclaimed July 2 as Kenny McPeek Day in the city, stating "Kenny has accomplished something very few have, and we are excited to honor him and his many achievements. His success and determination are a great example of what's possible here in the Horse Capital of the World."