Trainer Mark Casse is poised to chase a second straight triumph in the Alabama at Saratoga this summer, a pursuit that would place him among an exclusive group of five trainers who have managed back‑to‑back victories since the race’s inception in 1872.
The Alabama at Saratoga, first run in 1872, remains one of the most prestigious contests on the Saratoga Race Course calendar. Its long history and competitive fields have made a repeat win a rare accomplishment, underscoring the difficulty of achieving consecutive success at the track.
Casse entered the 2025 edition of the Alabama and emerged victorious, adding his name to the short list of trainers who have ever repeated in the event. Returning in 2026, he is again fielding his stable with the aim of securing a second consecutive win, an effort that would mark his second attempt at the feat and bring his total attempts in the race to two.
Should Casse succeed, he will join the five trainers who have previously achieved the back‑to‑back distinction, reinforcing his reputation for preparing top‑class horses for the Saratoga circuit. The pursuit of a repeat victory highlights both the competitive nature of the Alabama and the skill required to guide a horse to win the same high‑profile race in successive years.