Churchill Downs News Release: Foley Wins 500th Race at Churchill Downs

Nov 29, 2025

Veteran horseman Greg Foley reached a career milestone Saturday at Churchill Downs when No Time Left broke her maiden in Race 3, which marked his 500th victory at the historic Louisville racetrack.

Foley, who spent his career based in Barn 11 at Churchill Downs, is now tied with Bernie Flint for eighth on the track’s all-time wins list.

His career at Churchill Downs spans more than four decades after winning his first race beneath the Twin Spires with Sky Light Princess on April 27, 1981.

“Churchill Downs has always been home,” Foley said. “To win 500 races here is really special. It’s a credit to all the horses, owners and people around me who’ve made it possible.”

Foley joins a prestigious list of trainers atop the Churchill Downs leaderboard. Hall of Famer Steve Asmussen leads the all-time standings with 992 wins, followed by Dale Romans (827), Bill Mott (795), Kenny McPeek (592), Tom Amoss (585), Mike Maker (564) and D. Wayne Lukas (562). Foley and Flint are tied in eighth with 500 wins apiece, just ahead of Brad Cox with 497. (Please note: the list is updated through Race 3 on Saturday at Churchill Downs.)

A Grade I-winning trainer, Foley has started nearly 10,000 horses in his career and saddled 1,577 winners that amassed more than $42 million in earnings. His graded stakes victories include three with fan-favorite Sconsin, most notably her win in the Grade II Eight Belles Stakes on Kentucky Derby Day in 2020. He also trained Major Fed and O Besos, who ran in the 2020-21 editions of the Kentucky Derby, respectively. Most recently, he achieved his first Grade I victory with Troubleshooting in the Franklin-Simpson Stakes.

Foley’s stable remains a family operation. His late father, Dravo, trained for decades after starting as a jockey, and now Greg’s son, Travis, plays a key role as assistant trainer. His sister, Vicki, a former trainer, now works as an assistant in the barn as well.

“I don’t think I’ll ever get as many wins as Steve (Asmussen),” Foley joked. “Maybe I can get to Lukas. There are some really good trainers on this list.”