Notes
In 2008, Jess You and I set a new world record, becoming the first Quarter Horse to break the 21 second barrier when he recorded a time of :20.94. The second place finisher, Little Bit of Baja, also eclipsed the old world record turning in a time of :20.97. The previous record of :21.13 had been established in the 2007 running won by World Champion Blues Girl Too.
2007's vistory by Blues Girl Too made her the sport's all-time leading female earner.
2005's renewal saw the first time the first four finishers of the Champion of Champions were three year olds.
1993 saw Refrigerator become the sport's all-time leading money earner with his victory.
During the summer of 1986, eight year old Sgt Pepper Feature was claimed for $12,500 and immediately retired. The superstar gelding ran fifth in his 62nd race, retiring with just over $900,000 in career earnings. The group who claimed him includes Bob Baffert and Mike Pegram.
1983's running was the first running to feature Grade I status.
1979 saw Mr. Doty Bars win at 22-1.
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