Fort Marcy Stakes Explained

Surface:Turf
Class:Grade II
Horse Race:Fort Marcy Stakes
Location:Belmont Park
Elmont, New York,
United States
Inaugurated:1975 (as Fort Marcy Handicap)
Race Type:Thoroughbred – Flat racing
Website:www.nyra.com
Distance: miles (9 furlongs)
Track:Left-handed
Qualification:Three-year-olds & older
Weight:124 lbs. with allowances
Purse:$200,000 (2021)

The Fort Marcy Stakes is a Grade II American Thoroughbred horse race for three-years-old and older run over a distance of miles on the turf annually in early May at Belmont Park, in Elmont, New York. The event currently offers a purse of $200,000 added.

History

It was initially known as the Fort Marcy Handicap but was renamed to the Fort Marcy Stakes beginning with its 2009 running.[1]

The race is named for the U.S. Racing Hall of Fame horse, Fort Marcy.

Inaugurated on 31 August 1975, the event was run at Belmont Park a distance of seven furlongs. It was run in two divisions that year as well as in 1978, 1981, and 1987. The event was not held in 1976 and 1977.[2]

In 1980, the Fort Marcy Handicap was restricted to horses, age four and older. The event was hosted by Belmont Park in 1981, 1987, 1988 and since 2009. In 1998 and 2003, bad weather resulted in the race being contested on the dirt track at a distance of one mile (8 furlongs).[1]

From 2014 the race has been run at miles on the Inner Turf track.[1]

In 2020 the event was upgraded to Grade II.[1]

In 2024 the event was moved to Aqueduct Racetrack due to infield tunnel and redevelopment work at Belmont Park.[3]

Records

Speed record:

Margins:

Most wins:

Most wins by an owner:

Most wins by a jockey:

Most wins by a trainer:

Winners

YearWinnerAgeJockeyTrainerOwnerDistanceTimePurseGradeRef
At Aqueduct  - Fort Marcy Stakes
2024Master Piece (CHI)8Dylan DavisRichard E. Dutrow Jr.Michael & Julia C. Iavarone, Nicholas Zoumas & Frank Argano miles 1:48.68$194,000II[4]
At Belmont Park
20234Richard MullenCharlie ApplebyGodolphin1:47.25$200,000II[5]
2022L'Imperator (FR)5Eric CancelChad C. BrownMadaket Stables, Wonder Stables, & Robert V. LaPentaabt. miles1:59.72$200,000II[6]
2021Tribhuvan (FR)5Eric CancelChad C. BrownMichael Dubb, Madaket Stables, Wonder Stables & Michael J. Caruso miles1:46.11$194,000 II [7]
align=center 2020Instilled Regard align=center 5Irad Ortiz Jr.Chad C. BrownOXO Equinealign=center milesalign=center 1:47.07align=center $150,000align=center II [8]
align=center 2019Olympico (FR)align=center 4Kendrick CarmoucheChad C. BrownMichael Dubb, Madaket Stables, Wonder Stables, Bethlehem Stablesalign=center milesalign=center 1:53.92align=center $150,000align=center III[9]
align=center 2018Robert Bruce (CHI)align=center 4Tyler GaffalioneChad C. BrownConvento Viejoalign=center milesalign=center 1:47.56align=center $150,000align=center III[10]
align=center 2017Smooth Daddyalign=center 6Eric CancelThomas AlbertraniRobert Baker & William Mackalign=center milesalign=center 1:52.64align=center $147,000align=center III[11]
align=center 2016Ironicusalign=center 5José L. OrtizStuart S. Janney IIIalign=center milesalign=center 1:50.82align=center $150,000align=center III[12]
align=center 2015Big Blue Kittenalign=center 7Joe BravoChad C. BrownKenneth and Sarah Ramseyalign=center milesalign=center 1:47.97align=center $150,000align=center III[13]
align=center 2014Five Ironalign=center 4Michael J. LuzziBrian A. LynchFrederick Michael Alloralign=center milesalign=center 1:48.30align=center $150,000align=center III[14]
align=center 2013Lubashalign=center 5Junior AlvaradoChristophe ClementAliyu Ben J Stablesalign=center milesalign=center 1:38.89align=center $150,000align=center III[15]
align=center 2012Boisterousalign=center 4Alan GarciaClaude R. McGaughey IIIPhipps Stablealign=center milesalign=center 1:44.89align=center $150,000align=center III[16]
align=center 2011Straight Storyalign=center 5Carlos H. Marquez Jr.Alan E. GoldbergRichard Santullialign=center milesalign=center 1:41.84align=center $98,000align=center III[17]
align=center 2010Balettialign=center 6Angel A. Penna Jr.Castletop Stablealign=center milesalign=center 1:40.36align=center $100,000align=center III[18]
align=center 2009Cosmonautalign=center 7Jose LezcanoPhilip M. SerpeFlying Zee Stablealign=center milesalign=center 1:42.00align=center $106,500align=center III[19]
At Aqueduct  - Fort Marcy Handicap
align=center 2008Silver Treealign=center 8Edgar S. PradoWilliam I. MottPeter Vegsoalign=center milesalign=center 1:42.07align=center $110,600align=center III[20]
align=center 2007Woodlanderalign=center 5Alan GarciaGary C. ContessaWinning Move Stable & Martin J. Minnellaalign=center milesalign=center 1:44.88align=center $114,100align=center III[21]
align=center 2006Forevernessalign=center 7Eibar CoaGregory D. SaccoRed Oak Stablealign=center milesalign=center 1:42.99align=center $109,000align=center III[22]
align=center 2005Better Talk Nowalign=center 6Ramon A. DominguezH. Graham MotionBushwood Stablesalign=center milesalign=center 1:42.74align=center $107,400align=center III[23]
align=center 2004Chilly Roosteralign=center 4Shannon UskeH. Allen JerkensHobeau Farmalign=center milesalign=center 1:42.47align=center $111,400align=center III[24]
align=center 2003Saint Verrealign=center 5Jose L. EspinozaH. Allen JerkensH. Joseph Allenalign=center 1 milealign=center 1:33.77align=center $117,500align=center III[25]
align=center 2002Pyrusalign=center 4Edgar S. PradoW. Elliott WaldenJubilee Stable & Peter R. Bradley IIIalign=center milesalign=center 1:44.53align=center $112,100align=center III[26]
align=center 2001Strategic Missionalign=center 6Richard MiglioreWilliam I. MottLive Oak Plantationalign=center milesalign=center 1:41.62align=center $112,900align=center III[27]
align=center 2000Spindrift (IRE)align=center 5Jean-Luc SamynKiaran P. McLaughlinRashid Al Maktoumalign=center milesalign=center 1:40.88align=center $112,800align=center III[28]
align=center 1999Wised Upalign=center 4Michael J. LuzziRichard A. DeStasioWayne R. Ewaldalign=center milesalign=center 1:45.03align=center $116,100align=center III[29]
align=center 1998Subordinationalign=center 4Jorge F. ChavezGary SciaccaKlaravich Stablesalign=center 1 milealign=center 1:35.24align=center $112,700align=center III[30]
align=center 1997Influentalign=center 6Jean-Luc SamynHoward M. TesherTurfnpaddock Farmalign=center milesalign=center 1:42.59align=center $112,400align=center III[31]
align=center 1996Warning Glancealign=center 5Mike E. SmithClaude R. McGaughey IIIStuart S. Janney IIIalign=center milesalign=center 1:42.48align=center $85,750align=center III[32]
align=center 1995Fourstars Allstaralign=center 7José A. SantosLeo O'BrienRichard M. Bomzealign=center milesalign=center 1:41.69align=center $83,751align=center III[33]
align=center 1994Adam Smith (GB)align=center 6Mike E. SmithChristophe ClementGordon Whitealign=center milesalign=center 1:42.49align=center $82,750align=center III[34]
align=center 1993Adam Smith (GB)align=center 5Jean-Luc SamynChristophe ClementGordon Whitealign=center milesalign=center 1:42.30align=center $92,100align=center III[35]
align=center 1992Maxigroomalign=center 4Julie KroneThomas J. SkiffingtonJohn T. L. Jones Jr.align=center milesalign=center 1:42.66align=center $89,100align=center III[36]
align=center 1991Stage Colonyalign=center 4Craig PerretRoss R. PearceBuckland Farmalign=center milesalign=center 1:42.38align=center $91,050align=center III[37]
align=center 1990Crystal Momentalign=center 5Santos Noe ChavezRonald B. HoughtonShirley N. Lathropalign=center milesalign=center 1:43.40align=center $88,350align=center III [38]
align=center 1989Arlene's Valentinealign=center 4Julie KroneDaniel PerlsweigArlene Londonalign=center milesalign=center 1:50.20align=center $88,200align=center III [39]
At Belmont Park
align=center 1988Equalizealign=center 6José A. SantosAngel Penna Sr.Alejandro Menditeguyalign=center milesalign=center 1:42.60align=center $126,400align=center III[40]
align=center rowspan=21987Dance of Lifealign=center 4Randy RomeroMacKenzie MillerRokeby Stablealign=center milesalign=center 1:45.00align=center $117,900align=center III[41]
Glaros (FR)align=center 5Eddie MapleThomas J. SkiffingtonMandysland Farmalign=center milesalign=center 1:45.00align=center $119,500align=center III[42]
At Aqueduct
align=center 1986Onyxlyalign=center 5José A. SantosJohn P. CampoLuck Si Si Stablealign=center milesalign=center 1:42.20align=center $93,150align=center III[43]
align=center 1985Forzando (GB)align=center 4Jorge VelásquezJohn SullivanSherwood C. Chillingworthalign=center milesalign=center 1:46.00align=center $90,300align=center III [44]
align=center 1984Hero's Honoralign=center 4Jerry D. BaileyMacKenzie MillerRokeby Stablealign=center milesalign=center 1:43.60align=center $90,450align=center III[45]
align=center 1983†John's Goldalign=center 4Antonio GraellH. Allen JerkensHobeau Farmalign=center milesalign=center 1:47.40align=center $61,000align=center III [46]
align=center 1982Folgealign=center 4Jorge VelásquezMichael KayBarbara Rosenthalalign=center milesalign=center 1:42.80align=center $60,100align=center III[47]
At Belmont Park
align=center rowspan=21981align=center 4Ramon I. EncinasAngel Penna Sr.Rokeby Stablealign=center milesalign=center 1:46.00align=center $55,500align=center III[48]
Key to Contentalign=center 5Jeffrey FellMacKenzie MillerWildenstein Stablealign=center milesalign=center 1:44.80align=center $55,100align=center III
At Aqueduct
align=center 1980Stenalign=center 5Cash AsmussenRichard T. DeStasioMichael Berryalign=center milesalign=center 1:44.00align=center $59,100align=center III [49]
align=center 1979Uncle Pokey (GB)align=center 5Jean CruguetJerome C. MeyerDogwood Stablealign=center milesalign=center 1:45.60align=center $54,830align=center [50]
align=center rowspan=21978True Colorsalign=center 4Eddie MapleWillard C. FreemanWilliam Haggin Perryalign=center milesalign=center 1:41.80align=center $42,350align=center [51]
Tilleralign=center 4Jeffrey FellDavid A. WhiteleyRobert Billipsalign=center milesalign=center 1:42.20align=center $42,350align=center
1976 - 1977Race not held
At Belmont Park
align=center rowspan=21975Apollo Nine8Mike VeneziaRonald WarrenAudley Farm Stablealign=center 7 furlongsalign=center 1:23.00align=center $41,050align=center [52]
Beau Bugle5Jean CruguetH. Allen JerkensHobeau Farmalign=center 7 furlongsalign=center 1:22.40align=center $40,850align=center
Legend:

Notes:
† Ran as an entry

See also

List of American and Canadian Graded races

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Fort Marcy Stakes (Gr. 3) profile. Equibase.com. www.equibase.com. en . 2020. 1 June 2020.
  2. Web site: FORT MARCY STAKES – MULTIPLE TRACKS . Thoroughbred Pedigree Online . 2020 . 1 June 2020.
  3. Web site: NYRA sets 2024 calendar, with Belmont Stakes at Saratoga . nyra.com . . 5 May 2024 . January 24, 2024.
  4. Web site: 2024 Fort Marcy Stakes Grade 2 – (race 8) . Equibase . 4 May 2024 . 5 May 2024.
  5. Web site: 2023 Fort Marcy Stakes Grade 2 – (race 9) . Equibase . 6 May 2023 . 15 May 2023.
  6. Web site: 2022 Fort Marcy Stakes Grade 2 – (race 8) . Equibase . 7 May 2022 . 15 May 2023.
  7. Web site: 2021 Fort Marcy Stakes Grade 2 – (race 5) . Equibase . 1 May 2021 . 4 May 2021.
  8. Web site: 2020 Fort Marcy Stakes Grade 2 – (race 6) . Equibase . 6 June 2020 . 7 June 2020.
  9. Web site: 2019 Fort Marcy Stakes Grade 3 – (race 10) . Equibase . 4 May 2019 . 1 June 2020.
  10. Web site: 2018 Fort Marcy Stakes Grade 3 – (race 10) . Equibase . 5 May 2018 . 1 June 2020.
  11. Web site: 2017 Fort Marcy Stakes Grade 3 – (race 11) . Equibase . 6 May 2017 . 1 June 2020.
  12. Web site: 2016 Fort Marcy Stakes Grade 3 – (race 10) . Equibase . 7 May 2016 . 1 June 2020.
  13. Web site: 2015 Fort Marcy Stakes Grade 3 – (race 10) . Equibase . 2 May 2015 . 1 June 2020.
  14. Web site: 2014 Fort Marcy Stakes Grade 3 – (race 10) . Equibase . 3 May 2014 . 1 June 2020.
  15. Web site: 2013 Fort Marcy Stakes Grade 3 – (race 7) . Equibase . 4 May 2013 . 1 June 2020.
  16. Web site: 2012 Fort Marcy Stakes Grade 3 – (race 9) . Equibase . 5 May 2012 . 1 June 2020.
  17. Web site: 2011 Fort Marcy Stakes Grade 3 – (race 9) . Equibase . 7 May 2011 . 1 June 2020.
  18. Web site: 2010 Fort Marcy Stakes Grade 3 – (race 9) . Equibase . 1 May 2010 . 1 June 2020.
  19. Web site: 2009 Fort Marcy Stakes Grade 3 – (race 9) . Equibase . 2 May 2009 . 1 June 2020.
  20. Web site: 2008 Fort Marcy Handicap Grade 3 – (race 8) . Equibase . 27 April 2008 . 1 June 2020.
  21. Web site: 2007 Fort Marcy Handicap Grade 3 – (race 8) . Equibase . 29 April 2007 . 1 June 2020.
  22. Web site: 2006 Fort Marcy Handicap Grade 3 – (race 7) . Equibase . 22 April 2006 . 1 June 2020.
  23. Web site: 2005 Fort Marcy Handicap Grade 3 – (race 7) . Equibase . 23 April 2005 . 1 June 2020.
  24. Web site: 2004 Fort Marcy Handicap Grade 3 – (race 8) . Equibase . 24 April 2004 . 1 June 2020.
  25. Web site: 2003 Fort Marcy Handicap Grade 3 – (race 8) . Equibase . 26 April 2003 . 1 June 2020.
  26. Web site: 2002 Fort Marcy Handicap Grade 3 – (race 8) . Equibase . 27 April 2002 . 1 June 2020.
  27. Web site: 2001 Fort Marcy Handicap Grade 3 – (race 8) . Equibase . 5 May 2001 . 1 June 2020.
  28. Web site: 2000 Fort Marcy Handicap Grade 3 – (race 8) . Equibase . 6 May 2000 . 1 June 2020.
  29. Web site: 1999 Fort Marcy Handicap Grade 3 – (race 8) . Equibase . 8 May 1999 . 1 June 2020.
  30. Web site: 1998 Fort Marcy Handicap Grade 3 – (race 8) . Equibase . 9 May 1998 . 1 June 2020.
  31. Web site: 1997 Fort Marcy Handicap Grade 3 – (race 8) . Equibase . 10 May 1997 . 1 June 2020.
  32. Web site: 1996 Fort Marcy Handicap Grade 3 – (race 8) . Equibase . 27 April 1996 . 1 June 2020.
  33. Web site: 1995 Fort Marcy Handicap Grade 3 – (race 8) . Equibase . 29 April 1995 . 1 June 2020.
  34. Web site: 1994 Fort Marcy Handicap Grade 3 – (race 8) . Equibase . 1 May 1994 . 1 June 2020.
  35. Web site: 1993 Fort Marcy Handicap Grade 3 – (race 9) . Equibase . 1 May 1993 . 1 June 2020.
  36. Web site: 1992 Fort Marcy Handicap Grade 3 – (race 8) . Equibase . 3 May 1992 . 1 June 2020.
  37. Web site: 1991 Fort Marcy Handicap Grade 3 – (race 8) . Equibase . 5 May 1991 . 1 June 2020.
  38. Web site: Crystal Moment Scores At Aqueduct (1990 Fort Marcy Handicap – race 8: held 29 April 1990) . . 30 April 1990 . 1 June 2020 . 36.
  39. Web site: Arlene's Valentine Wins Fort Marcy (1989 Fort Marcy Handicap – race 8: held 7 May 1989) . . Hartford Courant. 8 May 1989. 1 June 2020 . 105.
  40. Web site: Equalize holds on to win at Belmont (1988 Fort Marcy Handicap – race 8: held 14 May 1988) . . The Baltimore Sun. 15 May 1988. 1 June 2020 . 96.
  41. Web site: Dance of Life, Glaros win Fort Marcy Handicap races (1987 Fort Marcy Handicap Division 1 – race 7: held 9 May 1987) . . Hartford Courant. 10 May 1987 . 1 June 2020 . 107.
  42. Web site: Times Identical (1987 Fort Marcy Handicap Division 2 – race 8: held 9 May 1987) . . The Miami Herald. 10 May 1987 . 1 June 2020 . 51.
  43. Web site: Onyxly captures Fort Marcy by 2¼ lengths (1986 Fort Marcy Handicap – race 8: held 3 May 1986) . . 4 May 1986. 1 June 2020 . 96.
  44. Web site: Forzando by neck in Big A finale (1985 Fort Marcy Handicap – race 8: held 3 May 1985) . . 4 May 1985. 1 June 2020 . Joe . O'Day . 97.
  45. Web site: Hero's Honor wins Fort Marcy (1984 Fort Marcy Handicap – race 8: held 7 May 1984) . . 8 May 1984. 1 June 2020 . 94, 96.
  46. Web site: John's Gold win Fort Marcy (1983 Fort Marcy Handicap – race 8: held 7 May 1983) . . 8 May 1983. 1 June 2020 . Joe . O'Day . 63, 65.
  47. Web site: Folge takes Marcy 'cap (1982 Fort Marcy Handicap – race 8: held 16 May 1982) . . 17 May 1982. 1 June 2020 . 57, 58.
  48. Web site: Marvel... (1981 Fort Marcy Handicap Division 1 – race 6: / Division 2 – race 8: held 16 May 1981). . 17 May 1981. 1 June 2020 . Gaffer . Wes . 95.
  49. Web site: Racing Update (1980 Fort Marcy Handicap – race 8: held 18 May 1980) . . 19 May 1980. 1 June 2020 . 57, 58.
  50. Web site: Uncle Pokey captures Fort Marcy (1979 Fort Marcy Handicap – race 8: held 18 May 1979) . . The Miami News. 19 May 1979. 1 June 2020 . 46, 96.
  51. Web site: Cauthen loses twice in Marcy Cap (1978 Fort Marcy Handicap Division 1 – race 6: / Division 2 – race 8: held 21 May 1978). . 22 May 1978. 1 June 2020 . 56, 91.
  52. Web site: Apollo Nine, Beau Bugle win split 'cap (1975 Fort Marcy Handicap Division 1 – race 7: / Division 2 – race 8: held 31 August 1975) . . The Courier-Journal. 1 September 1975 . 1 June 2020 . 54.

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