Mount Vernon Stakes
Restricted stakes race | |
Location | Belmont Park Elmont, New York, United States |
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Inaugurated | 1979 |
Race type | Thoroughbred – Flat racing |
Website | Belmont Park at the NYRA |
Race information | |
Distance | 1 mile (8 furlongs) |
Surface | Turf |
Track | Left-handed |
Qualification | Fillies & Mares, three-years-old & up, bred in New York State |
Weight | Assigned |
Purse | US$125,000 |
The Mount Vernon Stakes is an American Thoroughbred horse race held annually near the end of May at Belmont Park in Elmont, New York. Contested on turf at a distance of a mile (8 furlongs), it is restricted to Fillies and mares age three and older who were bred in the State of New York
The Mount Vernon Stakes is named for the city of Mount Vernon in Westchester County, New York. Since inception in 1979, the race has been contested at various distances:
- 1 mile : 2014–present
- 1+1⁄16 miles : 1979–1982, 1989–1996, 2008–2013
- 1+1⁄8 miles : 1997–2007
- 1+1⁄4 miles : 1983–1988
Due to course conditions, the race was switched to dirt in 1988, 1990 and 2003.
The Mount Vernon was run in two divisions in 1989, 1992, 2002, 2004, and 2005.
Historical notes[]
Ángel Cordero Jr. won this race as a jockey three times (1980, 1982, 1989) and as a trainer in 1996.
Records[]
Speed record:
- 1:32.87 – (2015) (at current distance of 8 furlongs)
- 1:40.00 – Her Favorite (1992) (at previous distance of 1+1⁄16 miles)
Most wins:
- 2 – Gitchee Goomie (2011, 2012)
Most wins by an owner:
- 2 – William C. MacMillen Jr. (1979, 1986)
- 2 – James F. Edwards (1992, 2003)
- 2 – Flying Zee Stable (2005, 2009)
- 2 – Patty C. Symons (2011, 2012)
Most wins by a jockey:
- 4 – José A. Santos (1987, 1991, 2000, 2005)
Most wins by a trainer:
- 3 – (1988, 1994, 1995)
Winners[]
Year |
Winner |
Age |
Jockey |
Trainer |
Owner |
Time |
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2016 | 6 | Luis Saez | Kendel D. Standlee | 1:36.40 | ||
2015 | 5 | Rajiv Maragh | Bruce N. Levine | Bloodlines Racing Partnerships | 1:32.87 | |
2014 | 5 | Very Un Stable | 1:34.42 | |||
2013 | Shakeira | 5 | Rajiv Maragh | Chad Brown | Dubb/Bethlehem Stable | 1:35.75 |
2012 | Gitchee Goomie | 5 | Alan Garcia | Patsy C Symons | 1:38.64 | |
2011 | Gitchee Goomie | 4 | Alan Garcia | Patsy C Symons | 1:35.36 | |
2010 | Chestoria | 6 | E El R Stable | 1:42.89 | ||
2009 | I Lost My Choo | 4 | Jose Lezcano | Flying Zee Stable | 1:42.52 | |
2008 | Them There Eyes | 4 | Jose Espinoza | Akindale Farm | 1:44.06 | |
2007 | Factual Contender | 6 | Eibar Coa | Barclay Tagg | Thomas Farone Jr. | 1:48.66 |
2006 | Sabellina | 5 | Javier Castellano | Jay A. Lieberman | 1:48.00 | |
2005 | Lady Bi Bi | 6 | José A. Santos | John O. Hertler | Tri County Stables | 1:49.12 |
2005 | Kevin's Decision | 5 | Edgar Prado | Flying Zee Stable | 1:49.06 | |
2004 | Big Tease | 4 | Richard Migliore | Gary C. Contessa | 1:48.67 | |
2004 | Brandala | 6 | Jose Espinoza | Sorin Stables | 1:49.56 | |
2003 | Princess Dixie | 4 | Edgar Prado | James F. Edwards | 1:49.41 | |
2002 | Shopping for Love | 5 | Jerry Bailey | George D'Archangelo | 1:46.80 | |
2002 | Eventail | 5 | Edgar Prado | Gallagher's Stud | 1:46.55 | |
2001 | Truebreadpudding | 6 | John Velazquez | Gary Sciacca | Coffee Pot Stables | 1:48.05 |
2000 | Office Miss | 6 | José A. Santos | Gary Sciacca | Sam F. Morrell | 1:48.20 |
1999 | Highland Strike | 6 | Jose Espinoza | Wayne R. Ewald | 1:47.20 | |
1998 | Dancewiththebride | 3 | Eibar Coa | Aaron Beecher | 1:48.60 | |
1997 | Darlin Danika | 5 | Joe Bravo | Dan-Dev Stable | 1:48.60 | |
1996 | Rogues Walk | 4 | Jerry Bailey | Ángel Cordero Jr. | M.Dinmore et al. | 1:42.40 |
1995 | Tiffany's Taylor | 6 | John Velazquez | Theresa Maher | 1:40.40 | |
1994 | Irish Actress | 7 | Mike E. Smith | Austin Delaney | 1:40.80 | |
1993 | McKaymackenna | 4 | Jorge Velásquez | R Kay Stable | 1:40.60 | |
1992 | Her Favorite | 4 | Eddie Maple | Tanrackin Farm | 1:40.00 | |
1992 | Talc's Coventry | 4 | Robbie Davis | Sarah A. Lundy | James F. Edwards | 1:41.00 |
1991 | Serene Nobility | 5 | José A. Santos | Nauset Stable | 1:41.20 | |
1990 | Banded | 4 | Jerry Bailey | Lucille Riccelli | 1:43.40 | |
1989 | Capades | 3 | Ángel Cordero Jr. | Richard O'Connell | Poma Stable | 1:42.70 |
1989 | Stage View | 4 | Richard Migliore | Roger Laurin | Richard A. DeStasio | 1:43.72 |
1988 | Comorin Cape | 3 | Philip Dileo | 2:06.20 | ||
1987 | Lake Cecebe | 4 | José A. Santos | Bonnie Mike Stable | 2:07.40 | |
1986 | Wendy Walker | 4 | William C. MacMillen Jr. | 2:01.80 | ||
1985 | Wimborne Sky | 5 | Eddie Maple | Virginia Kraft Payson | 2:04.20 | |
1984 | Miss Audimar | 3 | Jean-Luc Samyn | Philip G. Johnson | Hellson Stable | 2:02.40 |
1983 | Beech Island | 5 | Robbie Davis | Willard C. Freeman | Buckingham Farm | 2:03.00 |
1982 | Mademoiselle Ivor | 4 | Ángel Cordero Jr. | Lowell T. Hughes | 1:43.00 | |
1981 | Move It Now | 4 | Ruben Hernandez | James W. Maloney | Snowberry Farm | 1:46.40 |
1980 | Adlibber | 3 | Ángel Cordero Jr. | Morton Fink | 1:41.40 | |
1979 | Sweet Woodruff | 4 | Michael Venezia | William C. MacMillen Jr. | 1:42.20 |
References[]
- The 2010 Mount Vernon Stakes at New York Thoroughbred Breeders, Inc.[permanent dead link]
- Turf races in the United States
- Horse races in New York (state)
- Mile category horse races for fillies and mares
- Recurring sporting events established in 1979
- Belmont Park
- 1979 establishments in New York (state)