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Asmussen Dominates Oaklawn, Eyes Record Win Total
24 Apr
Summary
- Steve Asmussen secured his record 15th Oaklawn training title with 59 victories.
- He is also on track for his second consecutive owner's title with 22 wins.
- Asmussen is chasing the single-season Oaklawn record of 71 victories.
Hall of Fame trainer Steve Asmussen has secured his record-extending 15th Oaklawn training title as the 2025-2026 meeting approaches its final week. He leads the standings with 59 victories, 36 more than his nearest competitor, Mark Casse.
Asmussen's season has been marked by remarkable consistency, with wins on 41 of 55 racing days. He is also set to claim his second consecutive Oaklawn owner's title, having amassed 22 victories, a new personal best for a single season at Oaklawn.
Currently, Asmussen is actively pursuing the single-season Oaklawn record for training victories, which stands at 71 wins, a mark he equaled last season. He has a substantial number of horses entered in the upcoming races.
With numerous career records already to his name at Oaklawn, including 1,052 career victories and $68.8 million in purse earnings, Asmussen's impact on the track is undeniable. He previously became the first trainer in Oaklawn history to achieve 1,000 career wins in December 2025.
