H. Allen Jerkens Memorial Stakes Explained

Class:Grade I
Horse Race:H. Allen Jerkens Memorial Stakes
Location:Saratoga Race Course
Saratoga Springs, New York, United States
Inaugurated:1984 (as King's Bishop Stakes)
Race Type:Thoroughbred – Flat racing
Website:NYRA
Distance:7 furlongs
Surface:Dirt
Track:left-handed
Qualification:Three-year-olds
Weight:124 lbs with allowances
Purse:$500,000 (2021)
Sponsor:Gallery Racing (2020)

The H. Allen Jerkens Memorial Stakes is a Grade I American thoroughbred horse race for three-year-olds run over a distance of seven furlongs on the dirt held in August at Saratoga Race Course in Saratoga Springs, New York. The current purse for the event is $500,000.

History

The inaugural running of the event was on 18 August 1984 as the seventh race on the undercard of Travers Stakes day as The King's Bishop Stakes and was won by Commemorate who was trained by Hall of Fame trainer Lazaro Barrera in a time of 1:22. King's Bishop was originally owned by Houston Astros founding president Craig F. Cullinan Jr. and trained by H. Allen Jerkens, who trained the horse to wins in the 1973 Carter Handicap and Fall Highweight Handicap for Allaire du Pont.[1]

The event was not held in 1986.[2]

In 1987 the event was classified as Grade III, upgraded to Grade II in 1992 and since 1999 the race has been a Grade I event.[3]

In 2017 the New York Racing Association renamed the race for the late Hall of Fame trainer H. Allen Jerkens, who over a career spanning seven decades, his horses had upset racing champions – such as Onion's victory over Secretariat in the 1973 Whitney Handicap – earning him the nickname "the Giant Killer".[1]

Several winners of the race have gone on to win American Champion Sprint Horse honors that same year, including Housebuster (1990), Lost in the Fog (2005), Runhappy (2015) and Drefong (2016). Hard Spun (2007) went on to top that year's World's Best Racehorse Rankings for three-year-old sprinters.

Records

Speed record:

Margins:

Most wins by a jockey:

Most wins by a trainer:

Most wins by an owner:

Winners

YearWinnerJockeyTrainerOwnerDistanceTimePurseGradeRef
H. Allen Jerkens Memorial Stakes
2023One in VermillionIrad Ortiz Jr.Esteban MartinezJonathan Kalman7 furlongs1:22.63$485,000I[4]
2022Jack ChristopherJosé OrtizChad C. BrownPeter M. Brant, Coolmore Stud, Gerry Isbister, Gerald Isbister, & Jim Bakke 7 furlongs1:21.15$500,000I[5]
align=center 2021Joel RosarioSteven AsmussenJ Kirk & Judy Robisonalign=center 7 furlongsalign=center 1:21.39align=center $490,000align=center I[6]
align=center 2020Echo TownSteven AsmussenL & N Racing align=center 7 furlongsalign=center 1:22.53align=center $300,000align=center I[7]
align=center 2019Mind ControlJohn R. VelazquezGregory D. Saccoalign=center 7 furlongsalign=center 1:21.43align=center $500,000align=center I[8]
align=center 2018Promises FulfilledLuis SaezDale L. RomansRobert J. Baronalign=center 7 furlongsalign=center 1:21.44align=center $501,500align=center I[9]
align=center 2017Practical JokeJoel RosarioChad C. BrownKlaravich Stables & William H. Lawrencealign=center 7 furlongsalign=center 1:21.96align=center $500,000align=center I[10]
King's Bishop Stakes
align=center 2016DrefongMike E. SmithBob BaffertCharles Chualign=center 7 furlongsalign=center 1:21.25align=center $500,000align=center I[11]
align=center 2015RunhappyEdgar S. PradoMaria BorellJames McIngvalealign=center 7 furlongsalign=center 1:20.54align=center $500,000align=center I[12]
align=center 2014The Big BeastJavier CastellanoAnthony W. DutrowAlex & JoAnn Lieblongalign=center 7 furlongsalign=center 1:22.35align=center $500,000align=center I[13]
align=center 2013Capo BastoneIrad Ortiz Jr.Todd A. PletcherEclipse Thoroughbred Partnersalign=center 7 furlongsalign=center 1:22.22align=center $500,000align=center I[14]
align=center 2012Willy BeaminAlan GarciaRichard E. Dutrow Jr.James A. Riccioalign=center 7 furlongsalign=center 1:22.02align=center $500,000align=center I[15]
align=center 2011Caleb's PosseRajiv MaraghMcNeil Stables & Cheyenne Stablesalign=center 7 furlongsalign=center 1:21.59align=center $250,000align=center I[16]
align=center 2010Discreetly MineTodd A. PletcherE. Paul Robsham Stablesalign=center 7 furlongsalign=center 1:23.16align=center $250,000align=center I[17]
align=center 2009Javier CastellanoIan R. WilkesJoseph Rauch, David Zellalign=center 7 furlongsalign=center 1:22.35align=center $300,000align=center I[18]
align=center 2008VisionaireAlan GarciaMichael R. MatzTeam Valor & Vision Racingalign=center 7 furlongsalign=center 1:21.94align=center $250,000align=center I[19]
align=center 2007Hard SpunMario G. PinoJ. Larry JonesFox Hill Farmsalign=center 7 furlongsalign=center 1:22.34align=center $250,000align=center I[20]
align=center 2006Henny HughesJohn R. VelazquezKiaran P. McLaughlinZabeel Racingalign=center 7 furlongsalign=center 1:21.96align=center $250,000align=center I[21]
align=center 2005Lost in the FogRussell BazeGreg GilchristHarry J. Aleoalign=center 7 furlongsalign=center 1:22.56align=center $250,000align=center I[22]
align=center 2004PomeroyEdgar S. PradoPatrick L. BianconeMichael Tabor & Derrick Smithalign=center 7 furlongsalign=center 1:20.99align=center $250,000align=center I[23]
align=center 2003Valid VideoJoe BravoDennis J. ManningMack Fehsenfeldalign=center 7 furlongsalign=center 1:22.14align=center $200,000align=center I[24]
align=center 2002GygistarJohn R. VelazquezMark A. HennigEdward P. Evansalign=center 7 furlongsalign=center 1:22.85align=center $200,000align=center I[25]
align=center 2001Squirtle SquirtJerry D. BaileyRobert J. FrankelDavid J. Lanzmanalign=center 7 furlongsalign=center 1:21.97align=center $200,000align=center I[26]
align=center 2000More Than ReadyPat DayTodd A. PletcherJames T. Scatuorchioalign=center 7 furlongsalign=center 1:22.49align=center $200,000align=center I[27]
align=center 1999ForestryChris AntleyBob BaffertAaron U. & Marie Jonesalign=center 7 furlongsalign=center 1:21.00align=center $200,000align=center I[28]
align=center 1998Secret FirmEdgar S. PradoH. Graham MotionMea Culpa Stablesalign=center 7 furlongsalign=center 1:22.78align=center $200,000align=center II[29]
align=center 1997Tale of the CatJulie KroneJohn H. ForbesPhantom House Farmalign=center 7 furlongsalign=center 1:21.71align=center $150,000align=center II[30]
align=center 1996Honour and GloryJosé A. SantosD. Wayne LukasMichael Taboralign=center 7 furlongsalign=center 1:21.78align=center $108,200align=center II[31]
align=center 1995Top AccountPat DayNeil J. HowardWilliam S. Farish IIIalign=center 7 furlongsalign=center 1:22.50align=center $113,500align=center II[32]
align=center 1994Chimes BandJerry D. BaileyD. Wayne LukasFares Farmalign=center 7 furlongsalign=center 1:21.80align=center $109,500align=center II[33]
align=center 1993Mi CieloMike E. SmithPeter M. VestalTom M. Careyalign=center 7 furlongsalign=center 1:21.60align=center $123,800align=center II[34]
align=center 1992Salt LakeMike E. SmithD. Wayne LukasWilliam T. Youngalign=center 7 furlongsalign=center 1:21.40align=center $122,400align=center II[35]
align=center 1991Take Me OutMike E. SmithWilliam I. MottBertram R. Firestonealign=center 7 furlongsalign=center 1:21.60align=center $124,000align=center III[36]
align=center 1990HousebusterCraig PerretJimmy CrollRobert P. Levyalign=center 7 furlongsalign=center 1:21.80align=center $90,150align=center III[37]
align=center 1989HoustonPat DayD. Wayne LukasLloyd R. French Jr.align=center 7 furlongsalign=center 1:22.00align=center $86,550align=center III[38]
align=center 1988King's NestChris McCarronRichard E. Dutrow Sr.Sandra D. Benderalign=center 7 furlongsalign=center 1:21.80align=center $88,800align=center III[39]
align=center 1987Templar HillChris McCarronPaul D. SeefeldtErvin Kowitzalign=center 7 furlongsalign=center 1:23.00align=center $86,150align=center III[40]
1986Race not held
align=center 1985Pancho VillaD. Wayne LukasLloyd R. French Jr.align=center 7 furlongsalign=center 1:22.20align=center $55,900align=center Listed[41]
align=center 1984CommemorateFrank Lovato Jr.Laz BarreraWindfields Farmalign=center 7 furlongsalign=center 1:22.60align=center $55,700align=center Listed[42]
Notes:
† In the 2009 event Vineyard Haven was first past the post but disqualified for drifting out in the straight and twice bumping Capt. Candyman Can. Capt. Candyman Can was declared the winner.

See also

List of American and Canadian Graded races

External links

Notes and References

  1. News: Saratoga's Grade 1 King's Bishop renamed in honor of late Hall of Fame trainer H. Allen Jerkens. Pettinger. Heather. 16 May 2017. nyra.com. New York Racing Association. 12 May 2018.
  2. Web site: H. ALLEN JERKENS MEMORIAL STAKES – MULTIPLE TRACKS . Thoroughbred Pedigree Online . 2020 . 28 July 2020.
  3. Web site: H. Allen Jerkens Stakes (Gr. 1). Equibase. 28 July 2020.
  4. Web site: H. Allen Jerkens Memorial Stakes (Grade 1 - race 9) . equibase.com . 26 August 2023 . 26 August 2023 .
  5. Web site: H. Allen Jerkens Memorial Stakes (Grade 1 - race 8) . equibase.com . 27 August 2022 . 28 August 2022 .
  6. Web site: 2021 H. Allen Jerkens Stakes Grade 1 – (race 9) . Equibase . 28 August 2021.
  7. Web site: 2020 H. Allen Jerkens Stakes Grade 1 – (race 10) . Equibase . 1 August 2020 . 2 August 2020.
  8. Web site: 2019 H. Allen Jerkens Stakes Grade 1 – (race 7) . Equibase . 24 August 2019 . 27 July 2020.
  9. Web site: 2018 H. Allen Jerkens S. Presented by Runhappy Grade 1 – (race 6) . Equibase . 25 August 2018 . 27 July 2020.
  10. Web site: 2017 H. Allen Jerkens Stakes Grade 1 – (race 8) . Equibase . 26 August 2017 . 27 July 2020.
  11. Web site: 2016 Ketel One King's Bishop Stakes Grade 1 – (race 8) . Equibase . 27 August 2016 . 27 July 2020.
  12. Web site: 2015 NYRA.com King's Bishop Stakes Grade 1 – (race 8) . Equibase . 29 August 2015 . 27 July 2020.
  13. Web site: 2014 Ketel One King's Bishop Stakes Grade 1 – (race 10) . Equibase . 23 August 2014 . 27 July 2020.
  14. Web site: 2013 Foxwoods King's Bishop Stakes Grade 1 – (race 11) . Equibase . 24 August 2013 . 27 July 2020.
  15. Web site: 2012 Foxwoods King's Bishop Stakes Grade 1 – (race 11) . Equibase . 25 August 2012 . 27 July 2020.
  16. Web site: 2011 Foxwoods King's Bishop Stakes Grade 1 – (race 11) . Equibase . 27 August 2011 . 27 July 2020.
  17. Web site: 2010 King's Bishop Stakes Grade 1 – (race 11) . Equibase . 28 August 2010 . 27 July 2020.
  18. Web site: 2009 NetJets King's Bishop Stakes Grade 1 – (race 11) . Equibase . 29 August 2009 . 27 July 2020.
  19. Web site: 2008 NetJets King's Bishop Stakes Grade 1 – (race 10) . Equibase . 23 August 2008 . 27 July 2020.
  20. Web site: 2007 King's Bishop Stakes Grade 1 – (race 8) . Equibase . 25 August 2007 . 27 July 2020.
  21. Web site: 2006 King's Bishop Stakes Grade 1 – (race 10) . Equibase . 26 August 2006 . 27 July 2020.
  22. Web site: 2005 King's Bishop Stakes Grade 1 – (race 10) . Equibase . 27 August 2005 . 27 July 2020.
  23. Web site: 2004 King's Bishop Stakes Grade 1 – (race 10) . Equibase . 28 August 2004 . 27 July 2020.
  24. Web site: 2003 King's Bishop Stakes Grade 1 – (race 10) . Equibase . 23 August 2003 . 27 July 2020.
  25. Web site: 2002 King's Bishop Stakes Grade 1 – (race 9) . Equibase . 24 August 2002 . 27 July 2020.
  26. Web site: 2001 King's Bishop Stakes Grade 1 – (race 9) . Equibase . 25 August 2001 . 27 July 2020.
  27. Web site: 2000 King's Bishop Stakes Grade 1 – (race 8) . Equibase . 26 August 2000 . 27 July 2020.
  28. Web site: 1999 King's Bishop Stakes Grade 1 – (race 7) . Equibase . 28 August 1999 . 27 July 2020.
  29. Web site: 1998 King's Bishop Stakes Grade 2 – (race 7) . Equibase . 29 August 1998 . 27 July 2020.
  30. Web site: 1997 King's Bishop Stakes Grade 2 – (race 7) . Equibase . 23 August 1997 . 27 July 2020.
  31. Web site: 1996 King's Bishop Stakes Grade 2 – (race 9) . Equibase . 24 August 1996 . 27 July 2020.
  32. Web site: 1995 King's Bishop Stakes Grade 2 – (race 9) . Equibase . 19 August 1995 . 27 July 2020.
  33. Web site: 1994 King's Bishop Stakes Grade 2 – (race 9) . Equibase . 20 August 1994 . 27 July 2020.
  34. Web site: 1993 King's Bishop Stakes Grade 2 – (race 9) . Equibase . 21 August 1993 . 27 July 2020.
  35. Web site: 1992 King's Bishop Stakes Grade 2 – (race 8) . Equibase . 22 August 1992 . 27 July 2020.
  36. Web site: 1991 King's Bishop Stakes Grade 3 – (race 7) . Equibase . 17 August 1991 . 27 July 2020.
  37. Web site: Housebuster captures King's Bishop victory (1990 King's Bishop Stakes – race 8: held 18 August 1990) . . 19 August 1990 . 27 July 2020 . 25 . Melissa . Hebert.
  38. Web site: Day Triumphs with Houston (1989 King's Bishop Stakes – race 6: held 19 August 1989) . . 20 August 1989 . 27 July 2020 . 29 . Muphen . Whitney .
  39. Web site: McCarron, King's Nest capture King's Bishop (1988 King's Bishop Stakes – race 4: held 20 August 1988) . . 21 August 1988 . 27 July 2020 . 34 . Gordon . Woodworth .
  40. Web site: Thoroughbred Racing Results (1987 King's Bishop Stakes – race 7: held 22 August 1987) . . 23 August 1987 . 27 July 2020 . 54 .
  41. Web site: Lukas's stable breaks record (1985 King's Bishop Stakes – race 7: held 17 August 1985) . Associated Press . The Courier-Journal. 18 August 1985 . 27 July 2020 . 47 .
  42. Web site: Saratoga Charts (1984 King's Bishop Stakes – race 7: held 18 August 1984) . . 19 August 1984 . 27 July 2020 . 47 .

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