Bold Ruler Stakes Explained

Class:Grade III
Horse Race:Bold Ruler Stakes
Location:Belmont Park
Elmont, New York, United States
Inaugurated:1976 (as Bold Ruler Handicap at Aqueduct Racetrack)
Race Type:Thoroughbred – Flat racing
Website:NYRA
Distance:7 furlongs
Surface:Dirt
Track:left-handed
Qualification:Three-years-old and older
Weight:Base weights with allowances:
4-year-olds and up: 125 lbs.
3-year-olds: 122 lbs.
Purse:US$200,000 (2021)

The Bold Ruler Stakes is a Grade III American Thoroughbred horse race for three-years-old and older run over a distance of seven furlongs run annually in late October Belmont Park in Elmont, New York. The event currently offers a purse of $200,000.

History

The race is named for U.S. Racing Hall of Fame inductee and 1957 US Horse of the Year, Bold Ruler.

The event was inaugurated on 22 December 1976 at Aqueduct Racetrack at a distance of six furlongs and was won by Chief Tamanaco who was ridden by US Hall of Fame jockey Angel Cordero Jr. and trained by the young trainer James Iselin, son of Philip H. Iselin who at the time was Chairman of Monmouth Park Racetrack in a time of 1:09.

In 1978 the event was scheduled to be run in early spring in April and it was raced at that time of the year until 2002. That year the event was moved to Belmont Park and held in May and was duly held then until 2009. In 2009 the event was moved to the Aqueduct Fall Meeting and has been held in late October or early November[1] and at times returning to be scheduled at Belmont Park.

In 1982 the event was classified as Grade III, upgraded to Grade II in 1985 for five runnings before being downgraded back to Grade III in 1990.[2]

In the 1998 running, Kelly Kip, ridden by Jean-Luc Samyn, set an Aqueduct rack record of 1:07.61 for the six furlongs distance. Samyn and Kelly Kip returned the following year to break that record, running the six furlongs in 1:07.54.

In 2009 the Bold Ruler was increased in distance to 7 furlongs.[1]

In 2019 Maximum Security set a new stakes record for the seven furlong distance en route to being crowned the US Champion Three-Year-Old Male Horse.

In 2022 the conditions of the event were changed to a stakes race with allowances.[1] Also the event in 2022 was moved to Aqueduct Racetrack due to infield tunnel and redevelopment work at Belmont Park and run at a shorter distance of six furlongs.[3]

Records

Speed record:

Margins:

Most wins:

Most wins by a jockey:

Most wins by a trainer:

Most wins by an owner:

Winners

YearWinnerAgeJockeyTrainerOwnerDistanceTimePurseGradeRef
At Aqueduct  - Bold Ruler Stakes
align=center 2023Durantealign=center 4Manuel FrancoDavid JacobsonDavid Jacobson & JKX Racingalign=center 6 furlongs align=center 1:09.78align=center $200,000align=center III[4]
align=center 2022Runninsonofagunalign=center 3John T. Toscano Jr.The Estate of Scott Zimmermanalign=center 6 furlongsalign=center 1:10.07align=center $200,000align=center III[5]
At Belmont Park  - Bold Ruler Handicap
align=center 2021Wondrwherecraigisalign=center 4Luis SaezBrittany T. RussellMichael Dubb, The Elkstone Group, Madaket Stables & Michael Carusoalign=center 7 furlongsalign=center 1:23.31align=center $200,000align=center III[6]
align=center 2020Majestic Dunhill align=center 5Joel RosarioGeorge WeaverR. A. Hill Stablealign=center 7 furlongsalign=center 1:22.48align=center $93,000align=center III[7]
align=center 2019Maximum Securityalign=center 4Luis SaezJason ServisGary & Mary Westalign=center 7 furlongsalign=center 1:20.76align=center $200,600align=center III[8]
At Aqueduct
align=center 2018No Dozingalign=center 4Daniel CentenoArnaud DelacourLael Stablesalign=center 7 furlongsalign=center 1:23.81align=center $200,000align=center III[9]
At Belmont Park
align=center 2017Tom's Readyalign=center 4Joel RosarioDallas StewartG M B Racingalign=center 7 furlongsalign=center 1:22.06align=center $200,000align=center III[10]
align=center 2016Stallwalkin' Dudealign=center 6Irad Ortiz Jr.David JacobsonDavid Jacobson & Head of Plains Partners align=center 7 furlongsalign=center 1:21.66align=center $200,000align=center III[11]
align=center 2015Matroohalign=center 5Abel Castellano Jr.Chad C. BrownShadwell Racingalign=center 7 furlongsalign=center 1:21.24align=center $196,000align=center III[12]
align=center 2014Salutos Amigosalign=center 4David JacobsonDavid Jacobson & Southern Equine Stablealign=center 7 furlongsalign=center 1:21.87align=center $200,000align=center III[13]
align=center 2013Clearly Nowalign=center 3Jose LezcanoBrian A. LynchUp Hill Stablealign=center 7 furlongsalign=center 1:21.52align=center $200,000align=center III[14]
align=center 2012Buffumalign=center 4Eddie CastroThomas AlbertraniGodolphin Racingalign=center 7 furlongsalign=center 1:21.68align=center $150,000align=center III[15]
At Aqueduct
align=center 2011Calibrachoaalign=center 4Jose LezcanoTodd A. PletcherMike Repolealign=center 7 furlongsalign=center 1:21.32align=center $100,000align=center III[16]
At Belmont Park
align=center 2010Bribon (FR)align=center 7John R. VelazquezTodd A. PletcherDerrick Smithalign=center 7 furlongsalign=center 1:22.36align=center $100,000align=center III[17]
At Aqueduct
align=center 2009Le Grand Crualign=center 4Jose LezcanoH. Allen JerkensJudson Streicheralign=center 7 furlongsalign=center 1:22.19align=center $147,000align=center III[18]
At Belmont Park
align=center 2008align=center 4Alan GarciaKiaran P. McLaughlinShadwell Racingalign=center 6 furlongsalign=center 1:09.14align=center $109,100align=center III[19]
align=center 2007Songsteralign=center 4Edgar S. PradoSaeed bin SuroorGodolphin Racingalign=center 6 furlongsalign=center 1:08.80align=center $105,400align=center III[20]
align=center 2006Tigeralign=center 5Eibar CoaJames A. JerkensSusan & John Moorealign=center 6 furlongsalign=center 1:08.49align=center $104,700align=center III[21]
align=center 2005Uncle Camiealign=center 5Richard MiglioreMichael E. HushionCarmine Telesca and John & Marilyn Guerreraalign=center 6 furlongsalign=center 1:08.67align=center $104,600align=center III[22]
align=center 2004Canadian Frontieralign=center 5Javier CastellanoStanley M. HoughJoyce Robsham align=center 6 furlongsalign=center 1:08.97align=center $107,700align=center III[23]
align=center 2003Shake You Downalign=center 5Michael J. LuzziScott A. LakeRobert L. Cole Jr.align=center 6 furlongsalign=center 1:08.47align=center $108,400align=center III[24]
align=center 2002Left Bankalign=center 5John R. VelazquezTodd A. PletcherMichael Taboralign=center 6 furlongsalign=center 1:09.30align=center $102,900align=center III[25]
At Aqueduct
align=center 2001Say Florida Sandyalign=center 7Joe BravoJuan SereyJohn Rotellaalign=center 6 furlongsalign=center 1:08.67align=center $109,200align=center III[26]
align=center 2000Brutally Frankalign=center 6Shaun BridgmohanMitchell E. FriedmanSunny Meadow Farmalign=center 6 furlongsalign=center 1:08.64align=center $109,800align=center III[27]
align=center 1999Kelly Kipalign=center 5Jean-Luc SamynH. Allen JerkensHobeau Farmalign=center 6 furlongsalign=center 1:07.54align=center $107,400align=center III[28]
align=center 1998Kelly Kipalign=center 4Jean-Luc SamynH. Allen JerkensHobeau Farmalign=center 6 furlongsalign=center 1:07.61align=center $110,200align=center III[29]
align=center 1997Punch Linealign=center 7Robbie DavisWilliam H. Turner Jr.Althea Richardsalign=center 6 furlongsalign=center 1:08.80align=center $108,300align=center III[30]
align=center 1996Lite the Fusealign=center 5Julie KroneRichard E. Dutrow Sr.Richard E. Dutrow Sr.align=center 6 furlongsalign=center 1:09.51align=center $107,500align=center III[31]
align=center 1995Rizzialign=center 4Dale V. BecknerH. Allen JerkensHobeau Farmalign=center 6 furlongsalign=center 1:08.91align=center $107,600align=center III[32]
align=center 1994§ Chief Desirealign=center 4John R. VelazquezMichael E. HushionCharles G. Hagedornalign=center 6 furlongsalign=center 1:08.76align=center $110,500align=center III[33]
Bold Ruler Stakes
align=center 1993Slerpalign=center 4Jose A. SantosRobert B. Hess Jr.Allan L. Richiealign=center 6 furlongsalign=center 1:09.17align=center $117,000align=center III[34]
align=center 1992Jolies Appealalign=center 4Herb McCauleyGasper S. MoscheraJohn Thoralign=center 6 furlongsalign=center 1:09.29align=center $112,600align=center III[35]
align=center 1991Rousing Pastalign=center 4Nick SantagataCarlos F. MartinTri Noble Stablealign=center 6 furlongsalign=center 1:09.80align=center $112,000align=center III[36]
align=center 1990Mr. Nickersonalign=center 4Chris AntleyMark J. ReidRobert H. A. Nixonalign=center 6 furlongsalign=center 1:09.20align=center $110,400align=center III[37]
align=center 1989Pok Ta Pokalign=center 4Richard MiglioreWilliam H. Turner Jr.Barbara Turneralign=center 6 furlongsalign=center 1:09.80align=center $112,600align=center II[38]
align=center 1988King's Swanalign=center 8Chris AntleyAlvin Akmanalign=center 6 furlongsalign=center 1:10.20align=center $127,800align=center II [39]
align=center 1987Pine Tree Lanealign=center 5Angel Cordero Jr.D. Wayne LukasLeonard D. Mathisalign=center 6 furlongsalign=center 1:09.00align=center $172,800align=center II[40]
align=center 1986Phone Trickalign=center 4Jorge VelasquezRichard E. MandellaHowell Wynnealign=center 6 furlongsalign=center 1:08.80align=center $117,800align=center II[41]
align=center 1985Rocky Marriagealign=center 5Angel Cordero Jr.Robert J. FrankelSidney L. Port align=center 6 furlongsalign=center 1:08.80align=center $85,650align=center II[42]
align=center 1984Top Avengeralign=center 6Antonio GraellJack D. LudwigJohn A. Franksalign=center 6 furlongsalign=center 1:09.80align=center $92,250align=center III[43]
align=center 1983Maudlinalign=center 5Jerry D. BaileyJan H. NerudTartan Stablealign=center 6 furlongsalign=center 1:11.60align=center $82,500align=center III [44]
align=center 1982align=center 4Jimmy J. MirandaJohn P. CampoRockwood Stablealign=center 6 furlongsalign=center 1:09.40align=center $81,000align=center III [45]
align=center 1981Dave's Friendalign=center 6Anthony S. BlackRobert L. BeallJohn A. Franksalign=center 6 furlongsalign=center 1:09.60align=center $80,850align=center [46]
align=center 1980Dave's Friendalign=center 5Vincent Bracciale Jr.Robert L. BeallRobert L. Beall align=center 6 furlongsalign=center 1:09.80align=center $81,150align=center [47]
align=center 1979Star de Naskraalign=center 4Jeffrey FellRichard D. FerrisCarlyle J. Lancasteralign=center 6 furlongsalign=center 1:09.20align=center $80,700align=center [48]
Bold Ruler Handicap
align=center 1978Half Highalign=center 5Angel SantiagoEdward J. Coletti Sr.Leon J. Hekimianalign=center 6 furlongsalign=center 1:09.40align=center $42,775align=center [49]
align=center 1977Jaipur's Gemalign=center 4Jean-Luc SamynPhilip G. JohnsonJacqueline Crottyalign=center 6 furlongsalign=center 1:09.60align=center $36,750align=center [50]
align=center 1976Chief Tamanacoalign=center 3Angel Cordero Jr.James IselinGreat Wolf Hill Farmalign=center 6 furlongsalign=center 1:09.80align=center $36,250 align=center [51]

Notes:
§ Ran as an entry

See also

List of American and Canadian Graded races

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Bold Ruler Handicap (Gr. 3) . Equibase . 2020 . 14 October 2020.
  2. Web site: BOLD RULER STAKES - MULTIPLE TRACKS . Thoroughbred Pedigree Online . 2020 . 14 October 2020.
  3. Web site: Ehalt . Bob . NYRA Shifts Belmont Fall Meet to Aqueduct Change will allow construction of infield tunnel, redevelopment plan to begin. . 28 July 2022 . 22 August 2022.
  4. Web site: 2023 Bold Ruler Stakes Grade 3 - (race 8) . Equibase . 27 October 2023 . 28 October 2023.
  5. Web site: 2022 Bold Ruler Stakes Grade 3 - (race 9) . Equibase . 29 October 2022 . 31 October 2022.
  6. Web site: 2021 Bold Ruler Handicap Grade 3 - (race 7) . Equibase . 31 October 2021 . 1 November 2021.
  7. Web site: 2020 Bold Ruler Handicap Grade 3 - (race 9) . Equibase . 31 October 2020 . 3 November 2020.
  8. Web site: 2019 Bold Ruler Handicap Grade 3 - (race 8) . Equibase . 26 October 2019 . 13 October 2020.
  9. Web site: 2018 Bold Ruler Handicap Grade 3 - (race 7) . Equibase . 2 November 2018 . 13 October 2020.
  10. Web site: 2017 Bold Ruler Handicap Grade 3 - (race 9) . Equibase . 28 October 2017 . 13 October 2020.
  11. Web site: 2016 Bold Ruler Handicap Grade 3 - (race 9) . Equibase . 29 October 2016 . 13 October 2020.
  12. Web site: 2015 Bold Ruler Handicap Grade 3 - (race 4) . Equibase . 31 October 2015 . 13 October 2020.
  13. Web site: 2014 Bold Ruler Handicap Grade 3 - (race 3) . Equibase . 25 October 2014 . 13 October 2020.
  14. Web site: 2013 Bold Ruler Handicap Grade 3 - (race 8) . Equibase . 26 October 2013 . 13 October 2020.
  15. Web site: 2012 Bold Ruler Handicap Grade 3 - (race 9) . Equibase . 27 October 2012 . 13 October 2020.
  16. Web site: 2011 Bold Ruler Handicap Grade 3 - (race 5) . Equibase . 6 November 2011 . 13 October 2020.
  17. Web site: 2010 Bold Ruler Handicap Grade 3 - (race 9) . Equibase . 30 October 2010 . 13 October 2020.
  18. Web site: 2009 Bold Ruler Handicap Grade 3 - (race 4) . Equibase . 31 October 2009 . 13 October 2020.
  19. Web site: 2008 Bold Ruler Handicap Grade 3 - (race 8) . Equibase . 10 May 2008 . 13 October 2020.
  20. Web site: 2007 Bold Ruler Handicap Grade 3 - (race 8) . Equibase . 12 May 2007 . 13 October 2020.
  21. Web site: 2006 Bold Ruler Handicap Grade 3 - (race 8) . Equibase . 13 May 2006 . 13 October 2020.
  22. Web site: 2005 Bold Ruler Handicap Grade 3 - (race 7) . Equibase . 7 May 2005 . 13 October 2020.
  23. Web site: 2004 Bold Ruler Handicap Grade 3 - (race 7) . Equibase . 8 May 2004 . 13 October 2020.
  24. Web site: 2003 Bold Ruler Handicap Grade 3 - (race 6) . Equibase . 10 May 2003 . 13 October 2020.
  25. Web site: 2002 Bold Ruler Handicap Grade 3 - (race 6) . Equibase . 11 May 2002 . 13 October 2020.
  26. Web site: 2001 Bold Ruler Handicap Grade 3 - (race 8) . Equibase . 14 April 2001 . 13 October 2020.
  27. Web site: 2000 Bold Ruler Handicap Grade 3 - (race 7) . Equibase . 15 April 2000 . 13 October 2020.
  28. Web site: 1999 Bold Ruler Handicap Grade 3 - (race 7) . Equibase . 10 April 1999 . 13 October 2020.
  29. Web site: 1998 Bold Ruler Handicap Grade 3 - (race 7) . Equibase . 11 April 1998 . 13 October 2020.
  30. Web site: 1997 Bold Ruler Handicap Grade 3 - (race 7) . Equibase . 12 April 1997 . 13 October 2020.
  31. Web site: 1996 Bold Ruler Handicap Grade 3 - (race 8) . Equibase . 14 April 1996 . 13 October 2020.
  32. Web site: 1995 Bold Ruler Handicap Grade 3 - (race 8) . Equibase . 17 April 1995 . 13 October 2020.
  33. Web site: 1994 Bold Ruler Handicap Grade 3 - (race 8) . Equibase . 10 April 1994 . 13 October 2020.
  34. Web site: 1993 Bold Ruler Stakes Grade 3 - (race 8) . Equibase . 9 April 1993 . 13 October 2020.
  35. Web site: 1992 Bold Ruler Stakes Grade 3 - (race 8) . Equibase . 11 April 1992 . 13 October 2020.
  36. Web site: 1991 Bold Ruler Stakes Grade 3 - (race 8) . Equibase . 13 April 1991 . 13 October 2020.
  37. News: Champagneforashley overshadows win by Mr. Nickerson (1990 Bold Ruler Stakes – race 8: held 14 April 1990) . The Herald Statesman. 15 April 1990 . 13 October 2020 . 41 . Tom . Whelan.
  38. News: Pok Ta Pok wins by nose at Aqueduct (1989 Bold Ruler Stakes – race 8: held 15 April 1989) . . . 16 April 1989 . 13 October 2020 . 108 .
  39. News: King's Swan wins by 2 in Bold Ruler (1988 Bold Ruler Stakes – race 8: held 22 April 1988) . . 23 April 1988 . 13 October 2020 . 91 . Bill . Finney.
  40. News: Pine Tree Lane, Cordero roll in Bold Ruler Stakes (1987 Bold Ruler Stakes – race 8: held 11 April 1987) . . 12 April 1987 . 13 October 2020 . 51 .
  41. News: Phone Trick Wins Again (1986 Bold Ruler Stakes – race 8: held 13 April 1986) . . . 14 April 1986 . 13 October 2020 . 31 .
  42. News: Rocky Marriage sets stakes record capturing Bold Ruler at Aqueduct (1985 Bold Ruler Stakes – race 8: held 13 April 1985) . . 14 April 1985 . 13 October 2020 . 48 . Tom . Whelan.
  43. News: Franks' horse an easy winner (1984 Bold Ruler Stakes – race 8: held 20 April 1984) . . . 21 April 1984 . 13 October 2020 . 7 .
  44. News: Maudlin wins $82G Bold Ruler (1983 Bold Ruler Stakes – race 8: held 16 April 1983) . . 17 April 1983 . 13 October 2020 . 70 . Tom . Whelan.
  45. News: Horse Racing: 1-5 choice is last at Aqueduct (1982 Bold Ruler Stakes – race 8: held 16 April 1982) . . 17 April 1982 . 13 October 2020 . 26 .
  46. News: Dave's Friend captures Bold Ruler Stakes (1981 Bold Ruler Stakes – race 8: held 25 April 1981) . . . 26 April 1981 . 13 October 2020 . 41 .
  47. News: Dave's Friend captures Bold Ruler (1980 Bold Ruler Stakes – race 8: held 20 April 1980) . . 21 April 1980 . 13 October 2020 . 75 .
  48. News: Star de Naskra Fell's 4th winner (1979 Bold Ruler Stakes – race 8: held 22 April 1979) . . 23 April 1979 . 13 October 2020 . 90 .
  49. News: Half High Sets Record; Top-Weight Cojak Lags (1978 Bold Ruler Handicap – race 8: held 23 April 1978) . . 24 April 1978 . 13 October 2020 . 62 . Wes . Gaffer.
  50. News: Jaipur's Gem First By 4; Overweighted Cojak 3d (1977 Bold Ruler Handicap – race 8: held 30 November 1977) . . 1 December 1977 . 13 October 2020 . 62 . Wes . Gaffer.
  51. News: Chief Tamanaco Pulls a Bold Ruler (1976 Bold Ruler Handicap – race 8: held 22 December 1976) . . 23 December 1976 . 13 October 2020 . 281 . Wes . Gaffer.

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