Current leading rider, Tevin Foster extended his lead in the 2026 jockeys' championship to 10 wins over two-time defending champion Raddesh Roman following a four-win performance on Saturday, October 3. Roman went winless on the card.
With 18 race days (180 races) remaining in the season, Foster leads 77 wins to 67.
Leading Jockeys - Wins (Top 5)
59 Racedays - 580 Races up to 03/10/2026 inclusive
| Name | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | Mounts | Win% | Top3% | Stakes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FOSTER, TEVIN R | 77 | 53 | 44 | 346 | 22% | 50% | $65,201,600 |
| 2 | ROMAN, RADDESH | 67 | 62 | 45 | 297 | 23% | 59% | $56,705,300 |
| 3 | SUCKOO, TAJAY L | 51 | 45 | 23 | 263 | 19% | 45% | $46,908,850 |
| 4 | DAWKINS, DANE | 51 | 33 | 55 | 292 | 17% | 48% | $43,495,550 |
| 5 | HALLEDEEN, ROBERT A | 43 | 35 | 20 | 177 | 24% | 55% | $36,678,682 |
Breakdown: Foster’s Wins on October 3, 2026
| Horse | Distance | Running Style / Tactics | Margin of Victory | Notes |
| Slam Sharp | 7½ Furlongs (1,500m) | Handled course distance | 1½ lengths | — |
| Modern Monarch | 7 Furlongs (1,400m) | Came from off the pace | ½ length | Late closing effort |
| Pepper Stepper | 6½ Furlongs (1,300m) | Wire-to-wire (one move) | 5½ lengths | Chance ride |
| Ability | 5 Furlongs Straight (1,000m) | Came from off the pace | Neck | Cap of four-timer |
Key Championship Factors
Mount Volume: Foster has ridden 49 more mounts than Roman (346 to 297), offsetting Roman's slightly higher win percentage (23% vs. 22%) and top-three rate (59% vs. 50%).
Recent History:
2024: Roman won the title over Foster by 1 win (133 to 132).
2025: Roman won while Foster rode in Canada.
2026: Foster leads with 18 race days remaining.
