Federico Tesio Stakes
Ungraded Stakes race | |
Location | Laurel Park, Laurel, Maryland |
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Inaugurated | 1981 |
Race type | Thoroughbred - Flat racing |
Website | www |
Race information | |
Distance | 1+1⁄8 miles (9 furlongs) |
Surface | Dirt |
Track | left-handed |
Qualification | Three-year-olds |
Weight | Assigned |
Purse | $125,000[1] |
The Federico Tesio Stakes is an American Thoroughbred horse race held annually at Laurel Park in Laurel, Maryland over a distance of 1+1⁄8 miles on the dirt for three-year-old horses.
Run during the latter part of April/early May, the race can be a stepping stone to the second leg of the U.S. Triple Crown series, the Preakness Stakes. Local patrons refer to the Tesio Stakes as the "Preakness Trial."[2] Since 2016, it has been a "Win and You're In" qualifier for the Preakness.[3]
History[]
The race was named in honor of famous Italian breeder Federico Tesio, owner of Dormello Stud in Dormelletto, Novara. Tesio was one of the most important breeders of Thoroughbreds in the history of horse racing. His homebreds Nearco and Ribot, both great sires, dominate Thoroughbred bloodlines throughout the world. Tesio died in 1954 at age 85.
The last horse to win this race and the Preakness was Deputed Testamony in 1983. Several Tesio runners have made a major impact on the Triple Crown by placing in the Preakness during the last twenty years, including Icabad Crane in 2008, Magic Weisner in 2002, Oliver's Twist in 1995, and Rock Point in 1989 and Broad Brush in 1986. In 2011, Tesio runner-up Ruler On Ice won the Belmont Stakes and in 1998 Tesio winner Thomas Jo placed third in the Belmont Stakes.
The Federico Tesio Stakes was an American Grade III stakes race from 1986 through 1997. The race was restricted to Maryland breeds from 1981 through 1985. It was run at 1+1⁄16 miles from 1981 to 1991 and from 2011 to 2015.
Prior to 2016, the race was held at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, Maryland.[1] It was run at Pimlico again in 2021 following an emergency shift of racing dates from Laurel Park.
Records[]
Speed record:
- 1+1⁄8 miles - 1:49.00 - Marciano (2001)
- 1+1⁄16 miles - 1:42.60 - Sparrowvon (1985)
Most wins by an owner:
- 2 - Earle I. Mack (1998 & 2008)
Most wins by a jockey:
- 3 - Ryan Fogelsonger (2003, 2004 & 2006)
Most wins by a trainer:
- 2 - King T. Leatherbury (2005 & 2006)
- 2 - (1983 & 1995)
Winners of the Federico Tesio Stakes[]
Year |
Winner |
Jockey |
Trainer |
Owner |
Distance (Miles) |
Time | Purse |
Gr. |
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2021 | The Reds1 | Victor Carrasco | John Kimmel | Flanagan Racing | 1-1/8 | 1:49.98 | $125,000 | |
2020 | Happy Saver | Todd A. Pletcher | Wertheimer and Frere | 1-1/8 | 1:49.15 | $125,000 | ||
2019 | Alwaysmining | Daniel Centeno | Kelly Rubley | Runnymede Racing | 1-1/8 | 1:50.12 | $125,000 | |
2018 | Diamond King | Frankie Pennington | John Servis | Cash is King & D.J Stable | 1-1/8 | 1:50.31 | $125,000 | |
2017 | Twisted Tom | Feargal Lynch | Chad Brown | Cobra Farm, Inc. | 1-1/8 | 1:53.60 | $125,000 | |
2016 | Awesome Speed | Alan E. Goldberg | Colts Neck Stables | 1-1/8 | 1:53.31 | $100,000 | ||
2015 | Bodhisattva | Jose Corrales | Jose Corrales | 1-1/16 | 1:45.18 | $100,000 | ||
2014 | Kid Cruz | Linda L. Rice | Vina Del Mar T-breds | 1-1/16 | 1:47.38 | $100,000 | ||
2013 | Abstraction | David Carroll | My Meadowview Farm | 1-1/16 | 1:46.16 | $75,750 | ||
2012 | Pretension | Christopher Grove | Kidwell Petite Stable | 1-1/16 | 1:45.70 | $75,000 | ||
2011 | Concealed Identity | Edmond D. Gaudet | Gaudet/Bailey | 1-1/16 | 1:45.67 | $70,000 | ||
2010 | Bank the Eight | Mario G. Pino | Anthony W. Dutrow | Mercedes Stable | 1-1/8 | 1:52.11 | $70,000 | |
2009 | Miner's Escape | Nick Zito | Robert V. LaPenta | 1-1/8 | 1:51.23 | $75,000 | ||
2008 | Icabad Crane | Jeremy Rose | H. Graham Motion | Earle I. Mack | 1-1/8 | 1:50.83 | $100,000 | |
2007 | Xchanger | Ramon Dominguez | Circle Z Stables | 1-1/8 | 1:49.98 | $100,000 | ||
2006 | Ah Day | Ryan Fogelsonger | King T. Leatherbury | Jim Stable | 1-1/8 | 1:50.88 | $125,000 | |
2005 | Malibu Moonshine | King T. Leatherbury | Woodrow Marriott | 1-1/8 | 1:53.31 | $125,000 | ||
2004 | Water Cannon | Ryan Fogelsonger | Ell Fredel/Pat Dooher | 1-1/8 | 1:50.50 | $100,000 | ||
2003 | Cherokee's Boy | Ryan Fogelsonger | Z W P Stable | 1-1/8 | 1:49.86 | $150,000 | ||
2002 | Smoked Em | Richard Migliore | Todd A. Pletcher | G Three Stable | 1-1/8 | 1:50.33 | $100,000 | |
2001 | Marciano | Mark T. Johnston | Timothy F. Ritchey | Win More Stable | 1-1/8 | 1:49.00 | $150,000 | |
2000 | Runspastum | Robbie Davis | Alan E. Goldberg | Jayeff B Stables | 1-1/8 | 1:51.16 | $150,000 | |
1999 | Talks Cheap | Mike Luzzi | Linda L. Rice | Harry V. Quadracci | 1-1/8 | 1:50.11 | $150,000 | |
1998 | Thomas Jo | James A. Jerkens | Earl Mack/Team Valor | 1-1/8 | 1:50.04 | $200,000 | ||
1997 | Concerto | Mike Smith | John Tammaro | Kinsman Stables | 1-1/8 | 1:49.10 | $150,000 | III |
1996 | Joe Bravo | William Penn | 1-1/8 | 1:50.00 | $200,000 | III | ||
1995 | Oliver's Twist | Alberto Delgado | Charles M. Oliver | 1-1/8 | 1:52.00 | $200,000 | III | |
1994 | Silver Profile | Omar Klinger | Vincent L. Blengs | 1-1/8 | 1:51.40 | $150,000 | III | |
1993 | Woods of Windsor | Rick Wilson | Ben W. Perkins, Jr. | Augustus Riggs, IV | 1-1/8 | 1:49.40 | $125,000 | III |
1992 | Speakerphone | Clarence J. Ladner | Israel Cohen | 1-1/8 | 1:49.40 | $125,000 | III | |
1991 | Tong Po | Marco Castaneda | Robert Quinichett | 1-1/16 | 1:44.20 | $175,000 | III | |
1990 | Smelly | Jean Cruguet | Bob Watkins | 1-1/16 | 1:45.20 | $200,000 | III | |
1989 | Rock Point | Chris Antley | Brookmeade Stable | 1-1/16 | 1:44.20 | $200,000 | III | |
1988 | Private Terms | Chris Antley | Locust Hill Farm | 1-1/16 | 1:44.60 | $170,000 | III | |
1987 | Rolls Aly | Richard Migliore | Bruce Johnstone | Francis X. Weber | 1-1/16 | 1:44.40 | $205,000 | III |
1986 | Broad Brush | Chris McCarron | Richard W. Small | Robert E. Meyerhoff | 1-1/16 | 1:44.80 | $125,000 | III |
1985 | Sparrowvon | Wayne Barnett | Harold A. Allen | Harold A. Allen | 1-1/16 | 1:42.60 | $115,000 | |
1984 | Fourmatt | Paul Nicol, Jr. | Joe Clancy | Not Found | 1-1/16 | 1:43.80 | $125,000 | |
1983 | Deputed Testamony | Herb McCauley | Bonita Farm | 1-1/16 | 1:42.80 | $125,000 | ||
1982 | Hush Hush Hush | Jack Kaenel | Bill Dixon | Benray Farm | 1-1/16 | 1:46.40 | $92,500 | |
1981 | Boston Tea | William Jenkins | Glenn L. Ballenger | 1-1/16 | 1:44.80 | $35,000 |
1Excellorator finished first, but was disqualified and placed second for interference.
See also[]
- Federico Tesio Stakes top three finishers
- Pimlico Race Course
- List of graded stakes at Pimlico Race Course
References[]
- ^ a b "Federico Tesio Stakes Profile". www.equibase.com. Retrieved 25 April 2021.
- ^ 2007 Maryland Jockey Club Media Guide, page 107 on March 3, 2007.
- ^ "Late Bloomer Action Everyday Heads Tesio". BloodHorse.com. Retrieved 21 April 2017.
- Previously graded stakes races in the United States
- 1981 establishments in Maryland
- Flat horse races for three-year-olds
- Triple Crown Prep Races
- Pimlico Race Course
- Horse races in Maryland
- Recurring sporting events established in 1981