Hill Prince Stakes Explained

Surface:Turf
Class:Grade II stakes
Horse Race:Hill Prince Stakes
Location:Aqueduct Racetrack
Queens, New York, United States
Inaugurated:1975 (at Belmont Park as Hill Prince Handicap)
Race Type:Thoroughbred – Flat racing
Website:NYRA
Distance: miles (9 furlongs)
Track:Left-handed
Qualification:Three-year-olds
Weight:124 lbs. with allowances
Purse:$250,000 (2023)

The Hill Prince Stakes is a Grade II American Thoroughbred horse race for three-year-olds run over a distance of one and one-eight miles (9 furlongs) on the turf annually in November at Aqueduct Racetrack in Queens, New York. The event currently carries a purse of $250,000.

History

The race is named for Christopher Chenery's Hall of Fame colt, Hill Prince.[1]

The inaugural running took place as the Hill Prince Handicap on 26 October 1975 and was run at a distance of a mile and three-eights. It was won on a disqualification by Gustave Ring's homebred colt Don Jack.[2]

The following year the event was scheduled in June at a distance of miles.[3] The Hill Prince Stakes was hosted by Aqueduct Racetrack in Queens, New York in 1979, 1980, and again in 1982.[4]

In 1981 was classified Grade III by the American Graded Stakes Committee.[3]

The race was run in two divisions in 1982. The second division was won by Larida, the only filly to have won this event.[5]

The event has been moved off the turf due to track conditions in 1998, 2003 and 2009 but has not had its classification downgraded.[4]

Primarily the event had been scheduled in early spring but in 2014 NYRA moved the event to October and increased the stakes significantly to $500,000.[3] In 2018 the event was upgraded to Grade II status.[3]

The event was moved in the schedule to November in 2023 and is held at Aqueduct Racetrack.[3]

Records

Speed record:

Margins:

Most wins by an owner:

Most wins by a jockey:

Most wins by a trainer:

Winners

YearWinnerJockeyTrainerOwnerDistanceTimePurseGradeRef
At Aqueduct  - Hill Prince Stakes
align=center 2023Integration Kendrick CarmoucheClaude R. McGaughey IIIWest Point Thoroughbreds & Woodford Racing align=center milesalign=center 1:47.06align=center $250,000align=center II[6]
align=center 2022Celestial CityJose LezcanoStuart S. Janney IIIalign=center milesalign=center 1:50.27align=center $300,000align=center II[7]
At Belmont Park
align=center 2021Public Sector (GB)Irad Ortiz Jr.Chad C. BrownKlaravich Stablesalign=center milesalign=center 1:48.68align=center $400,000align=center II[8]
align=center 2020Get SmokinJavier CastellanoThomas M. BushMary Abeel Sullivan Revocable Trustalign=center 1 milealign=center 1:36.95align=center $150,000align=center II[9]
align=center 2019Neptune's StormRichard BaltasJohn Rochfort, Saul Gevertz, Lynn Gitomer, Mike Goetz, Michael Nentwig, & Daniel Weineralign=center milesalign=center 1:49.74align=center $401,200align=center II[10]
align=center 2018Have At ItChristophe ClementRobert S. Evans align=center milesalign=center 1:50.52align=center $514,750align=center II[11]
align=center 2017Yoshida (JPN)Manuel FrancoWilliam I. MottWinStar Farm, China Horse Club, SF Racing & Head of Plains Partnersalign=center milesalign=center 1:47.07align=center $500,000align=center III[12]
align=center 2016Camelot KittenIrad Ortiz Jr.Chad C. BrownKen and Sarah Ramseyalign=center milesalign=center 1:47.25align=center $500,000align=center III[13]
align=center 2015Takeover TargetJose L. OrtizChad C. BrownKlaravich Stables & William H. Lawrencealign=center milesalign=center 1:51.42align=center $500,000align=center III[14]
align=center 2014Ring WeekendIrad Ortiz Jr.H. Graham MotionSt. Elias Stable & West Point Thoroughbredsalign=center milesalign=center 1:55.56align=center $500,000align=center III[15]
align=center 2013NotacatbutallamaJohn R. VelazquezTodd A. PletcherRepole Stablealign=center 1 milealign=center 1:34.82align=center $150,000align=center III[16]
align=center 2012Summer FrontChristophe ClementWaterford Stable align=center 1 milealign=center 1:33.74align=center $150,000align=center III[17]
align=center 2011Street GameRyan CuratoloPhilip M. SerpeFlying Zee Stables align=center 1 milealign=center 1:36.38align=center $100,000align=center III[18]
align=center 2010KryptonRajiv MaraghKiaran P. McLaughlinHarvey A. Clarke & Ron Winchellalign=center 1 milealign=center 1:34.97align=center $98,000align=center III[19]
align=center 2009Despite the OddsJeremy RoseMichael J. TrombettaLarry R. Johnson, TYB Stable & Gerry Dilger align=center 1 milealign=center 1:35.68align=center $109,000align=center III[20]
align=center 2008Gio PontiGarrett K. GomezChristophe ClementCastleton Lyonsalign=center 1 milealign=center 1:35.03align=center $111,000align=center III[21]
align=center 2007MarcavellyEdgar S. PradoWilliam I. MottZayat Stablesalign=center 1 milealign=center 1:33.45align=center $105,700align=center III[22]
align=center 2006OutperformanceJavier CastellanoRichard A. Violette Jr.Klaravich Stablesalign=center 1 milealign=center 1:36.74align=center $115,400align=center III[23]
align=center 2005Rey de CafeJavier CastellanoGeorge R. Arnold IIG. Watts Humphrey Jr.align=center milesalign=center 1:49.25align=center $114,700align=center III[24]
align=center 2004Artie SchillerRichard MiglioreJames A. JerkensTimber Bay Farm & Mrs. Thomas J. Walshalign=center milesalign=center 1:50.06align=center $110,000align=center III[25]
align=center 2003Happy TrailsShaun BridgmohanSteve KlesarisSanford Goldfarb & Team Julep Stablealign=center milesalign=center 1:50.13align=center $113,100align=center III[26]
align=center 2002Van MinisterMichael J. LuzziCarlos F. MartinOur Sugar Bear Stable align=center milesalign=center 1:54.42align=center $109,300align=center III[27]
align=center 2001Proud ManRene R. DouglasHarry BensonDouble R Stable, Robert Kaufman & Stephen Weissalign=center milesalign=center 1:48.25align=center $114,600align=center III[28]
align=center 2000Promontory GoldEdgar S. PradoRobert J. FrankelRobert A. Wittalign=center milesalign=center 1:49.15align=center $110,900align=center III[29]
align=center 1999Time OffJean-Luc SamynScott M. SchwartzHerbert T. and Carol A. Schwartzalign=center milesalign=center 1:47.48align=center $111,200align=center III[30]
align=center 1998Jorge F. ChavezJames E. PicouFred W. Hooperalign=center milesalign=center 1:49.28align=center $113,000align=center III[31]
align=center 1997SubordinationJohn R. VelazquezGary SciaccaKlaravich Stablesalign=center milesalign=center 1:45.96align=center $112,000align=center III[32]
align=center 1996Optic NerveJose A. SantosHoward M. TesherOak Cliff Stablealign=center milesalign=center 1:39.70align=center $112,028align=center III[33]
align=center 1995Green Means GoJerry D. BaileyWilliam I. MottPin Oak Stablealign=center milesalign=center 1:40.33align=center $113,600align=center III[34]
align=center 1994Pennine RidgeJerry D. BaileyDavid G. DonkDecember Hill Farm align=center milesalign=center 1:39.87align=center $84,876align=center III[35]
align=center 1993HalisseeJulie KroneWilliam I. MottJohn A. Nerudalign=center milesalign=center 1:40.91align=center $86,700align=center III[36]
align=center 1992‡Free At LastJerry D. BaileyD. Wayne LukasTeam Valor Stablealign=center milesalign=center 1:41.05align=center $88,650align=center III[37]
align=center 1991Young DanielAngel Cordero Jr.John M. VeitchDarby Dan Farmalign=center milesalign=center 1:39.87align=center $96,750align=center III[38]
align=center 1990Solar SplendorEddie MaplePatrick J. KellyLive Oak Plantation align=center milesalign=center 1:41.20align=center $96,450align=center III[39]
align=center 1989Slew the KnightChris AntleyJohn O. HertlerPhilip DiLeoalign=center milesalign=center 1:41.00align=center $94,200align=center III[40]
align=center 1988Sunshine ForeverAngel Cordero Jr.John M. VeitchDarby Dan Farmalign=center milesalign=center 1:41.20align=center $120,200align=center III[41]
align=center 1987Forest FairJose A. SantosJohn J. Lenzini Jr.Gary Maranoalign=center milesalign=center 1:42.80align=center $121,200align=center III[42]
align=center 1986Double FeintJose A. SantosLeRoy JolleyPeter M. Brantalign=center milesalign=center 1:41.40align=center $88,640align=center III[43]
align=center 1985§Danger's HourDonald MacBethMacKenzie MillerRokeby Stablealign=center milesalign=center 1:40.60align=center $98,850align=center III[44]
align=center 1984A GiftDonald MacBethJoseph B. CanteyTaylor Asburyalign=center milesalign=center 1:48.40align=center $72,800align=center III[45]
align=center 1983Domynsky (GB)Jerry D. BaileyWilliam Curtis Jr.Dogwood Stablealign=center milesalign=center 1:48.80align=center $61,100align=center III[46]
At Aqueduct
align=center rowspan=21982Majesty's PrinceRuben HernandezJoseph B. CanteyNewstead Farmalign=center rowspan=2 milesalign=center 1:43.40align=center $55,300align=center rowspan=2III[47]
ƒLaridaEddie MapleJohn DeWitt Marshalign=center 1:42.60align=center $55,300[48]
At Belmont Park
align=center 1981SummingAngel Cordero Jr.Luis BarreraCharles T. Wilson Jr. align=center milesalign=center 1:42.40align=center $59,500align=center III[49]
At Aqueduct  - Hill Prince Handicap
align=center 1980Ben FabJean CruguetJacques DumasRene Benoitalign=center milesalign=center 1:43.40align=center $58,000align=center [50]
align=center 1979Bends Me MindJorge VelasquezWoodford C. StephensMill House Stablealign=center milesalign=center 1:46.00align=center $57,450align=center [51]
At Belmont Park
align=center 1978Darby Creek RoadAngel Cordero Jr.Howard M. TesherH. Joseph Allenalign=center 1 milealign=center 1:35.20align=center $37,675align=center [52]
align=center 1977Forward ChargerJacinto VasquezLeRoy JolleyGerald Robinsalign=center 1 milealign=center 1:34.40align=center $37,625align=center [53]
align=center 1976Fifth MarineRon TurcotteSidney Watters Jr. Pamela H. Firmanalign=center milesalign=center 1:41.20align=center $45,675 align=center [54]
align=center 1975†Don Jack George MartensVincent J. CincottaGustave Ring align=center milesalign=center 2:23.20align=center $57,750align=center [55]
Legend:

Notes:
§ Ran as an entry
ƒ Filly or Mare
† In the inaugural running of the event in 1975 Annie's Brat finished first, but was disqualified and set back to second.
‡ In the 1992 running of the event Casino Magistrate finished first but was disqualified and set back to second.

See also

List of American and Canadian Graded races

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Hill Prince . NYRA . 2018-10-06 . 2019-07-06.
  2. News: Don Jack is Victor . New York Times . 1975-10-27 . 2019-07-06.
  3. Web site: Hill Prince Stakes (Gr. 2) . Equibase . 19 November 2023.
  4. Web site: HILL PRINCE STAKES - MULTIPLE TRACKS . Thoroughbred Pedigree Online . 2021 . 25 October 2021.
  5. Web site: HILL PRINCE STAKES - 2ND DIV. - AQUEDUCT, NY . Thoroughbred Pedigree Online . 2021 . 25 October 2021.
  6. Web site: 2023 Hill Prince Stakes Grade 2 - (race 5) . Equibase . 18 November 2023 . 19 November 2023.
  7. Web site: 2022 Hill Prince Stakes Grade 2 - (race 7) . Equibase . 22 October 2022 . 22 October 2022.
  8. Web site: 2021 Hill Prince Stakes Grade 2 - (race 9) . Equibase . 23 October 2021 . 25 October 2021.
  9. Web site: 2020 Hill Prince Stakes Grade 2 - (race 9) . Equibase . 18 October 2020 . 25 October 2021.
  10. Web site: 2019 Hill Prince Stakes Grade 2 - (race 8) . Equibase . 5 October 2019 . 25 October 2021.
  11. Web site: 2018 Hill Prince Stakes Grade 2 - (race 9) . Equibase . 6 October 2018 . 25 October 2021.
  12. Web site: 2017 Hill Prince Stakes Grade 3 - (race 9) . Equibase . 7 October 2017 . 25 October 2021.
  13. Web site: 2016 Hill Prince Stakes Grade 3 - (race 9) . Equibase . 8 October 2016 . 25 October 2021.
  14. Web site: 2015 Hill Prince Stakes Grade 3 - (race 9) . Equibase . 3 October 2015 . 25 October 2021.
  15. Web site: 2014 Hill Prince Stakes Grade 3 - (race 9) . Equibase . 4 October 2014 . 25 October 2021.
  16. Web site: 2013 Hill Prince Stakes Grade 3 - (race 8) . Equibase . 15 June 2013 . 25 October 2021.
  17. Web site: 2012 Hill Prince Stakes Grade 3 - (race 8) . Equibase . 16 June 2012 . 25 October 2021.
  18. Web site: 2011 Hill Prince Stakes Grade 3 - (race 8) . Equibase . 18 June 2011 . 25 October 2021.
  19. Web site: 2010 Hill Prince Stakes Grade 3 - (race 4) . Equibase . 4 June 2010 . 25 October 2021.
  20. Web site: 2009 Hill Prince Stakes Grade 3 - (race 9) . Equibase . 5 June 2009 . 25 October 2021.
  21. Web site: 2008 Hill Prince Stakes Grade 3 - (race 10) . Equibase . 6 June 2008 . 25 October 2021.
  22. Web site: 2007 Hill Prince Stakes Grade 3 - (race 10) . Equibase . 8 June 2007 . 25 October 2021.
  23. Web site: 2006 Hill Prince Stakes Grade 3 - (race 10) . Equibase . 9 June 2006 . 25 October 2021.
  24. Web site: 2005 Hill Prince Stakes Grade 3 - (race 8) . Equibase . 10 June 2005 . 25 October 2021.
  25. Web site: 2004 Hill Prince Stakes Grade 3 - (race 8) . Equibase . 6 June 2004 . 25 October 2021.
  26. Web site: 2003 Hill Prince Stakes Grade 3 - (race 7) . Equibase . 14 June 2003 . 25 October 2021.
  27. Web site: 2002 Hill Prince Stakes Grade 3 - (race 7) . Equibase . 15 June 2002 . 25 October 2021.
  28. Web site: 2001 Hill Prince Stakes Grade 3 - (race 7) . Equibase . 16 June 2001 . 25 October 2021.
  29. Web site: 2000 Hill Prince Stakes Grade 3 - (race 7) . Equibase . 17 June 2000 . 25 October 2021.
  30. Web site: 1999 Hill Prince Stakes Grade 3 - (race 8) . Equibase . 13 June 1999 . 25 October 2021.
  31. Web site: 1998 Hill Prince Stakes Grade 3 - (race 8) . Equibase . 14 June 1998 . 25 October 2021.
  32. Web site: 1997 Hill Prince Stakes Grade 3 - (race 9) . Equibase . 15 June 1997 . 25 October 2021.
  33. Web site: 1996 Hill Prince Stakes Grade 3 - (race 9) . Equibase . 16 June 1996 . 25 October 2021.
  34. Web site: 1995 Hill Prince Stakes Grade 3 - (race 6) . Equibase . 10 June 1995 . 25 October 2021.
  35. Web site: 1994 Hill Prince Stakes Grade 3 - (race 8) . Equibase . 25 June 1994 . 25 October 2021.
  36. Web site: 1993 Hill Prince Stakes Grade 3 - (race 8) . Equibase . 13 June 1993 . 25 October 2021.
  37. Web site: 1992 Hill Prince Stakes Grade 3 - (race 8) . Equibase . 14 June 1992 . 25 October 2021.
  38. Web site: 1991 Hill Prince Stakes Grade 3 - (race 8) . Equibase . 16 June 1991 . 25 October 2021.
  39. News: Solar Splendor stays home in Hill Prince Turf Stakes (1990 Hill Prince Stakes – race 9: held 11 July 1990) . Tom . Whelan . . 12 July 1990 . 25 October 2021 . 18 .
  40. News: Slew The Knight wins at Belmont (1989 Hill Prince Stakes – race 8: held 9 July 1989) . . . 10 July 1989 . 25 October 2021 . 191 .
  41. News: Sunshine Forever shines in Hill Prince Stakes (1988 Hill Prince Stakes – race 8: held 24 June 1988) . . . 25 June 1988 . 25 October 2021 . 15 .
  42. News: 3-5 Forest Fair Wins Hill Prince (1987 Hill Prince Stakes – race 8: held 20 June 1987) . . . 21 June 1987 . 25 October 2021 . 287 .
  43. News: Double Feint 4-for-4 on grass (1986 Hill Prince Stakes – race 8: held 21 June 1986) . . 22 June 1986 . 25 October 2021 . 239 .
  44. News: Danger's Hour runs fastest Hill Prince (1985 Hill Prince Stakes – race 8: held 22 June 1985) . . Russ . Harris . . 23 June 1985 . 25 October 2021 . 108 .
  45. News: A Gift sparkles in Hill Prince win at Belmont (1984 Hill Prince Stakes – race 8: held 3 June 1984) . Tom . Whelan . . 4 June 1984 . 25 October 2021 . 20 .
  46. News: Domynsky rallies to win Hill Prince (1983 Hill Prince Stakes – race 8: held 22 May 1983) . Joe . O'Day . . 23 May 1983 . 25 October 2021 . 107 .
  47. News: Majesty's Prince, Larida race to Big A wins (1982 Hill Prince Stakes Division 1 – race 6: held 12 May 1982) . Wes . Gaffer . . 13 May 1983 . 25 October 2021 . 158 .
  48. News: 'Prince', Larida win (1982 Hill Prince Stakes Division 2 – race 8: held 12 May 1982) . . . 13 May 1983 . 25 October 2021 . 544 .
  49. News: Summing wins at Belmont (1981 Hill Prince Stakes – race 8: held 6 May 1981) . Wes . Gaffer . . 7 May 1981 . 25 October 2021 . 113 .
  50. News: Ben Fab wins fifth Straight in Aqueduct's Hill Prince Handicap (1980 Hill Prince Handicap – race 8: held 7 May 1980) . . . 7 May 1980 . 25 October 2021 . 55 .
  51. News: Bends Me Mind Wins at Aqueduct (1979 Hill Prince Handicap – race 8: held 2 May 1979) . . . 7 May 1979 . 25 October 2021 . 78 .
  52. News: Darby Creek Road Cops Hill Prince Handicap (1978 Hill Prince Handicap – race 8: held 19 July 1978) . . . 20 July 1978 . 25 October 2021 . 33 .
  53. News: Forward Charger Wins Belmont Feature (1977 Hill Prince Handicap – race 8: held 21 July 1977) . . . 21 July 1977 . 25 October 2021 . 66 .
  54. News: 3rd Straight Belmont win (1976 Hill Prince Handicap – race 8: held 20 June 1976) . . . 21 June 1976 . 25 October 2021 . 52 .
  55. News: Horse Racing Update (1975 Hill Prince Handicap – race 7: held 26 October 1975) . . . 27 October 1975 . 25 October 2021 . 78 .

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