Forty Niner Stakes Explained

Surface:Dirt
Class:Grade II
Horse Race:Forty Niner Stakes
Location:Belmont Park
Elmont, New York, United States
Inaugurated:1980 (as Kelso Handicap at Aqueduct Racetrack)
Race Type:Thoroughbred – Flat racing
Website:NYRA
Distance:One mile
Track:Left-handed
Qualification:Three-year-olds and older
Weight:Base weights with allowances:
4-year-olds and up: 126 lbs.
3-year-olds: 122 lbs.
Purse:$350,000 (since 2023)

The Forty Niner Stakes is a Grade II American Thoroughbred horse race for three-year-olds and older run over a distance of one mile (8 furlongs) on the dirt held annually in late October at Belmont Park in Elmont, New York. The event offers a purse of $350,000.

History

The event was originally named the Kelso Handicap in honor of Kelso, Allaire du Pont's five-time winner of American Horse of the Year honors. Kelso won the Jockey Club Gold Cup at Belmont Park five times (1960 - 1964) consecutively at the then distance of 2 miles on the dirt. Fittingly NYRA scheduled the inaugural running of the Kelso Handicap over two miles at Aqueduct on 23 October 1980. At the time the event was the only $100,000 two mile event on the dirt in the US. The former claimer Peat Moss won the inaugural event as a 24-1 longshot in a time of 3:24. Peat Moss would repeat his winning ways the following year carrying a high-weight of 126 pounds. The 1982 running would be the last time the event would be held at the marathon distance. In 1983 the event was not held.[1]

On 20 October 1984 the event was renewed as a miles turf race on an all stakes card at Belmont Park which included the Jockey Club Gold Cup[2] inheriting the classification status of Grade III from the Brighton Beach Handicap which became defunct with its last race on 24 August 1983.[3] [4]

In 1988 the event was shortened to one mile.[5]

In 1997 the event was upgraded to Grade II. In 2009, it had been originally being scheduled for turf before being moved to the main track due to extremely heavy rain the day before and consequently was down graded to Grade III. In 2010 the event was moved to the main dirt track.[1]

Of the more notable winners of the event is Lure. Lure ran in the event three times winning in 1993 and finishing second twice in 1992 and 1994. In 1992 although finishing second as a three-year-old later that year he went on to win the Breeders' Cup Mile. In 1993 after winning this event he followed up in his next start winning the Breeders' Cup Mile at Santa Anita Park. In 1994 Lure just failed to win the event, beaten by a nose carrying 128 pounds and giving 14 pounds to the winner Nijinsky's Gold in a thrilling stretch battle.

The event in 2022 was moved to Aqueduct Racetrack due to infield tunnel and redevelopment work at Belmont Park.[6] The event was moved to late October and the conditions of the changed from a handicap to a stakes allowance.[7]

In 2023 NYRA renamed the event to the Forty Niner Stakes after the late stallion Forty Niner, a winner of several NYRA Grade 1 stakes.[8] Saratoga Race Course's Forbidden Apple Stakes was in turn renamed to the Kelso Stakes.[9]

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  - Forty Niner Stakes
align=center 2023Everso Mischievousalign=center 3Cristian A. TorresBrad H. CoxQatar Racingalign=center 1 milealign=center 1:35.32align=center $310,538align=center II[10]
Kelso Handicap
align=center 2022Double Crownalign=center 5J. D. AcostaNorman L. CashLola Cash & Lynn Cashalign=center 1 milealign=center 1:37.16align=center $300,000align=center II[11]
At Belmont Park
align=center 2021Life Is Goodalign=center 3Irad Ortiz Jr.Todd A. PletcherWinStar Farm & China Horse Clubalign=center 1 milealign=center 1:34.37align=center $279,000align=center II[12]
align=center 2020Complexity align=center 4Jose L. OrtizChad C. BrownKlaravich Stablesalign=center 1 milealign=center 1:33.82align=center $139,500align=center II[13]
align=center 2019Pat On the Backalign=center 5Dylan DavisJeremiah C. EnglehartHarold Lerner, AWC Stables & Nehoc Stablesalign=center 1 milealign=center 1:33.97align=center $300,000align=center II[14]
align=center 2018Patternrecognitionalign=center 5Tyler GaffalioneChad C. BrownKlaravich Stables & William H. Lawrencealign=center 1 milealign=center 1:34.16align=center $300,000align=center II[15]
align=center 2017Sharp Aztecaalign=center 4Paco LopezJorge NavarroIvan Rodriguezalign=center 1 milealign=center 1:34.12align=center $300,000align=center II[16]
align=center 2016Anchor Downalign=center 5Javier CastellanoTodd A. PletcherAlto Racingalign=center 1 milealign=center 1:32.90align=center $343,000align=center II[17]
align=center 2015Appealing Talealign=center 5Joseph TalamoPeter L. MillerGary Barberalign=center 1 milealign=center 1:34.86align=center $400,000align=center II[18]
align=center 2014Vyjackalign=center 4Irad Ortiz Jr.Rudy R. RodriguezPick Six Racingalign=center 1 milealign=center 1:34.05align=center $400,000align=center II[19]
align=center 2013Graydaralign=center 4Edgar S. PradoTodd A. PletcherTwin Creeks Racing Stable align=center 1 milealign=center 1:34.08align=center $400,000align=center II[20]
align=center 2012Jersey Townalign=center 6Javier CastellanoBarclay TaggCharles E. Fipkealign=center 1 milealign=center 1:35.24align=center $400,000align=center II[21]
align=center 2011Uncle Moalign=center 3John R. VelazquezTodd A. PletcherRepole Stablealign=center 1 milealign=center 1:33.82align=center $190,000align=center II[22]
align=center 2010Tizwayalign=center 5Rajiv MaraghH. James BondWilliam L. Clifton Jr.align=center 1 milealign=center 1:34.42align=center $250,000align=center II[23]
align=center 2009Le Grand Crualign=center 4Jose LezcanoH. Allen JerkensJudson Streicheralign=center 1 milealign=center 1:37.36align=center $225,000align=center III[24]
align=center 2008Tam Lin (GB)align=center 5Javier CastellanoSaeed bin SuroorGodolphin Racingalign=center 1 milealign=center 1:39.13align=center $248,000align=center II[25]
align=center 2007Trippi's Stormalign=center 4Javier CastellanoStanley M. HoughE. Paul Robsham Stablesalign=center 1 milealign=center 1:32.36align=center $249,200align=center II[26]
align=center 2006Ashkal Way (IRE)align=center 5Michael J. LuzziSaeed bin SuroorGodolphin Racingalign=center 1 milealign=center 1:32.07align=center $250,000align=center II[27]
align=center 2005Funfair (GB)align=center 6Edgar S. PradoH. Graham MotionCheveley Park Farmalign=center 1 milealign=center 1:32.95align=center $334,200align=center II[28]
align=center 2004Mr O'Brien (IRE)align=center 5Eibar CoaRobin L. GrahamSkeedattle Stablealign=center 1 milealign=center 1:32.69align=center $270,000align=center II[29]
align=center 2003Freefourinternetalign=center 5Jose L. EspinozaJoan ScottEquirace.com LLCalign=center 1 milealign=center 1:34.73align=center $347,000align=center II[30]
align=center 2002Green Feealign=center 6John R. VelazquezDaniel C. PeitzRobert & Lawana Lowalign=center 1 milealign=center 1:33.83align=center $350,000align=center II[31]
align=center 2001Forbidden Applealign=center 6José A. SantosChristophe ClementArthur I. Appletonalign=center 1 milealign=center 1:36.77align=center $250,000align=center II[32]
align=center 2000Forbidden Applealign=center 5Jean-Luc SamynChristophe ClementArthur I. Appletonalign=center 1 milealign=center 1:34.39align=center $250,000align=center II[33]
align=center 1999Middlesex Drivealign=center 4Shane SellersPhilip M. HauswaldC. Steven Dunckeralign=center 1 milealign=center 1:35.45align=center $250,000align=center II[34]
align=center 1998Dixie Bayoualign=center 5Jorge F. ChavezRobert BarbaraSabine Stablealign=center 1 milealign=center 1:36.21align=center $200,000align=center II[35]
align=center 1997Lucky Coinalign=center 4Robbie DavisRichard S. NieminskiEdward I. Kelly Sr.align=center 1 milealign=center 1:33.72align=center $200,000align=center II[36]
align=center 1996Same Old Wishalign=center 6Shane SellersRobert BarbaraFriendship Stablealign=center 1 milealign=center 1:34.42align=center $175,000align=center III[37]
align=center 1995Mighty Forum (GB)align=center 4Eddie DelahoussayeMark A. HennigTeam Valor Internationalalign=center 1 milealign=center 1:39.58align=center $200,000align=center III[38]
align=center 1994Nijinsky's Goldalign=center 5José A. SantosRichard A. Violette Jr.Stanton P. Powellalign=center 1 milealign=center 1:34.18align=center $200,000align=center III[39]
align=center 1993align=center 4Mike E. SmithClaude R. McGaughey IIIClaiborne Farmalign=center 1 milealign=center 1:35.86align=center $200,000align=center III[40]
align=center 1992Roman Envoyalign=center 4Craig PerretJames E. PicouFred W. Hooperalign=center 1 milealign=center 1:36.39align=center $200,000align=center III[41]
align=center 1991Star of Cozzenealign=center 3José A. SantosD. Wayne LukasClover Racing Stablealign=center 1 milealign=center 1:33.37align=center $116,200align=center III[42]
align=center 1990Expensive Decisionalign=center 4Jean-Luc SamynStanley R. ShapoffEdward Shapoffalign=center 1 milealign=center 1:32.40align=center $95,700align=center III [43]
align=center 1989I Rejoicealign=center 6Jerry D. BaileyEdward I. Kelly Sr.Brookfield Farmsalign=center 1 milealign=center 1:36.40align=center $125,600align=center III[44]
align=center 1988San's the Shadowalign=center 4Chris AntleyTimothy A. HillsJ. Scott Rutanalign=center 1 milealign=center 1:42.00align=center $120,400align=center III[45]
align=center 1987I'm a Bankeralign=center 5Antonio GraellGasper S. MoscheraAlbert Davisalign=center milesalign=center 2:10.80align=center $128,200align=center III[46]
align=center 1986I'm a Bankeralign=center 4Antonio GraellGasper S. MoscheraAlbert Davisalign=center milesalign=center 2:03.20align=center $91,200align=center III[47]
align=center 1985Mourjane (IRE)align=center 5Richard MiglioreThomas J. SkiffingtonFernwood Stablesalign=center milesalign=center 2:02.00align=center $91,800align=center III[48]
align=center 1984Who's for Dinneralign=center 5Walter GuerraJan H. NerudTartan Farmsalign=center milesalign=center 2:01.20align=center $96,000align=center III [49]
1983Race not held
At Aqueduct
align=center 1982Worthy Tooalign=center 4Jean-Luc SamynMichael J. KellyAdele L. Rand align=center 2 milesalign=center 3:24.40align=center $116,400align=center [50]
align=center 1981Peat Mossalign=center 6Frank Lovato Jr.Gilbert PuentesMurray M. Garrenalign=center 2 milesalign=center 3:20.80align=center $110,400align=center [51]
align=center 1980Peat Mossalign=center 5Frank Lovato Jr.Gilbert PuentesMurray M. Garrenalign=center 2 milesalign=center 3:24.60align=center $113,600align=center [52]
Legend:

See also

List of American and Canadian Graded races

Notes and References

  1. Web site: KELSO HANDICAP – MULTIPLE TRACKS . Thoroughbred Pedigree Online . 2020 . 8 September 2020.
  2. Web site: Belmont Innovation: An All-Stakes Card . Steve . Crist . 19 October 1984 . . 8 September 2020 .
  3. Web site: BRIGHTON BEACH HANDICAP – MULTIPLE TRACKS . Thoroughbred Pedigree Online . 2020 . 8 September 2020.
  4. Web site: Brighton Beach Handicap (Gr. 3). Equibase. 8 September 2020.
  5. Web site: Kelso Handicap Profile. Equibase. 9 October 2016.
  6. 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.
  7. Web site: Condition Book #2 - Belmont at the Big A . equibase.com . . 20 September 2022 . 32 . September 2022.
  8. Web site: 2023 Belmont at the Big A Fall Meet Schedule Announced NYRA has announced the stakes schedule for the 2023 Belmont at the Big A fall meet. . Bloodhorse.com . NYRA . 25 June 2023 . 24 June 2023.
  9. Web site: 2023 Saratoga Summer Meet Stakes Schedule Released The 40-day summer meet will open July 13 and continue through Sept. 4. . Bloodhorse.com . NYRA . 8 March 2023 . 8 March 2023.
  10. Web site: 2023 Forty Niner Stakes Grade 2 – (race 10) . Equibase . 28 October 2023 . 29 October 2022.
  11. Web site: 2022 Kelso Handicap Grade 2 – (race 5) . Equibase . 29 October 2022 . 29 October 2022.
  12. Web site: 2021 Kelso Handicap Grade 2 – (race 4) . Equibase . 25 September 2021 . 26 September 2021.
  13. Web site: 2020 Kelso Handicap Grade 2 – (race 8) . Equibase . 3 October 2020 . 5 October 2020.
  14. Web site: 2019 Kelso Handicap Grade 2 – (race 10) . Equibase . 21 September 2019 . 8 September 2020.
  15. Web site: 2018 Kelso Handicap Grade 2 – (race 8) . Equibase . 22 September 2018 . 8 September 2020.
  16. Web site: 2017 Kelso Handicap Grade 2 – (race 9) . Equibase . 23 September 2017 . 8 September 2020.
  17. Web site: 2016 Kelso Handicap Grade 2 – (race 5) . Equibase . 8 October 2016 . 8 September 2020.
  18. Web site: 2015 Kelso Handicap Grade 2 – (race 5) . Equibase . 3 October 2015 . 8 September 2020.
  19. Web site: 2014 Kelso Handicap Grade 2 – (race 4) . Equibase . 27 September 2014 . 8 September 2020.
  20. Web site: 2013 Kelso Handicap Grade 2 – (race 6) . Equibase . 28 September 2013 . 8 September 2020.
  21. Web site: 2012 Kelso Handicap Grade 2 – (race 6) . Equibase . 29 September 2012 . 8 September 2020.
  22. Web site: 2011 Kelso Handicap Grade 2 – (race 8) . Equibase . 1 October 2011 . 8 September 2020.
  23. Web site: 2010 Kelso Handicap Grade 2 – (race 9) . Equibase . 3 October 2010 . 8 September 2020.
  24. Web site: 2009 Kelso Handicap Grade 3 – (race 4) . Equibase . 4 October 2009 . 8 September 2020.
  25. Web site: 2008 Kelso Handicap Grade 2 – (race 9) . Equibase . 28 September 2008 . 8 September 2020.
  26. Web site: 2007 Kelso Handicap Grade 2 – (race 9) . Equibase . 29 September 2007 . 8 September 2020.
  27. Web site: 2006 Kelso Breeders' Cup Handicap Grade 2 – (race 7) . Equibase . 30 September 2006 . 8 September 2020.
  28. Web site: 2005 Kelso Breeders' Cup Handicap Grade 2 – (race 9) . Equibase . 2 October 2005 . 8 September 2020.
  29. Web site: 2004 Kelso Breeders' Cup Handicap Grade 2 – (race 8) . Equibase . 9 October 2004 . 8 September 2020.
  30. Web site: 2003 Kelso Breeders' Cup Handicap Grade 2 – (race 8) . Equibase . 4 October 2003 . 8 September 2020.
  31. Web site: 2002 Kelso Breeders' Cup Handicap Grade 2 – (race 7) . Equibase . 5 October 2002 . 8 September 2020.
  32. Web site: 2001 Kelso Handicap Grade 2 – (race 9) . Equibase . 6 October 2001 . 8 September 2020.
  33. Web site: 2000 Kelso Handicap Grade 2 – (race 9) . Equibase . 8 October 2000 . 8 September 2020.
  34. Web site: 1999 Kelso Handicap Grade 2 – (race 8) . Equibase . 16 October 1999 . 8 September 2020.
  35. Web site: 1998 Kelso Handicap Grade 2 – (race 8) . Equibase . 17 October 1998 . 8 September 2020.
  36. Web site: 1997 Kelso Handicap Grade 2 – (race 6) . Equibase . 18 October 1997 . 8 September 2020.
  37. Web site: 1996 Kelso Handicap Grade 3 – (race 7) . Equibase . 5 October 1996 . 8 September 2020.
  38. Web site: 1995 Kelso Handicap Grade 3 – (race 6) . Equibase . 7 October 1995 . 8 September 2020.
  39. Web site: 1994 Kelso Handicap Grade 3 – (race 5) . Equibase . 8 October 1994 . 8 September 2020.
  40. Web site: 1993 Kelso Handicap Grade 3 – (race 6) . Equibase . 16 October 1993 . 8 September 2020.
  41. Web site: 1992 Kelso Handicap Grade 3 – (race 5) . Equibase . 10 October 1992 . 8 September 2020.
  42. Web site: 1991 Kelso Handicap Grade 3 – (race 8) . Equibase . 14 October 1991 . 8 September 2020.
  43. News: Expensive Decision turns in record mile time at Belmont (1990 Kelso Handicap – race 8: held 8 October 1990) . . 9 October 1990 . 8 September 2020 . 8 .
  44. News: Horse Racing (1989 Kelso Handicap – race 8: held 7 October 1989) . . 8 October 1989 . 8 September 2020 . 8 . Mike . Farrell .
  45. News: Horse Racing (1988 Kelso Handicap – race 8: held 8 October 1988) . . 9 October 1988 . 8 September 2020 . 8 .
  46. News: I'm A Banker repeats Belmont win (1987 Kelso Handicap – race 8: held 11 October 1987) . Associated Press . Baltimore Sun. 12 October 1987 . 8 September 2020 . 26 .
  47. News: I'm A Banker wins (1986 Kelso Handicap – race 8: held 19 October 1986) . Associated Press . Asbury Park Press. 20 October 1986 . 8 September 2020 . 38 .
  48. News: Mourjane takes Belmont's Kelso 'Cap (1985 Kelso Handicap – race 8: held 20 October 1985) . Associated Press . The Central New Jersey Home News. 21 October 1985 . 8 September 2020 . 38 .
  49. News: Who's For Dinner takes Kelso 'Cap (1984 Kelso Handicap – race 8: held 20 October 1984) . Associated Press . . 21 October 1984 . 8 September 2020 . 69 .
  50. News: Worthy Too wins Kelso (1982 Kelso Handicap – race 8: held 22 October 1982) . . 23 October 1982 . 8 September 2020 . 26 . Al . Mari.
  51. News: Peat Moss' wine, wins Kelso again (1981 Kelso Handicap – race 8: held 23 October 1981) . . 24 October 1981 . 8 September 2020 . 26 . Tom . Whelan.
  52. News: 24-1 Peat Moss, wins Kelso 'Cap at Big A (1980 Kelso Handicap – race 8: held 23 October 1980) . . 24 October 1980 . 8 September 2020 . 26 . Russ . Harris.

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