Honorable Miss Handicap Explained

Class:Grade II
Horse Race:Honorable Miss Handicap
Location:Saratoga Race Course
Saratoga Springs, New York, United States
Inaugurated:1985 (as Honorable Miss Stakes at Aqueduct Racetrack)
Race Type:Thoroughbred – Flat racing
Website:NYRA
Distance:6 furlongs
Surface:Dirt
Track:left-handed
Qualification:Fillies & mares, three-years-old and older
Weight:Assigned
Purse:US$200,000 (2021)

The Honorable Miss Handicap is a Grade II American Thoroughbred horse race for fillies and mares that are three years old or older over a distance of six furlongs on the dirt track scheduled annually in September at Saratoga Race Course in Saratoga Springs, New York. The event currently carries a purse of $200,000.

History

The event is named after the winning mare Honorable Miss[1] who won the Fall Highweight Handicap twice at Belmont Park defeating male company.

The inaugural running of the event was on 3 November 1985 at Aqueduct Racetrack in Queens, New York during the NYRA Big A Fall Meeting as the Honorable Miss Stakes and was won by the three-year-old filly Schematic, who was trained by the US Hall of Fame trainer Nick Zito in a time of 1:10. The following year the distance of the event was increased to 1 mile, and in 1987 the event was moved to Belmont Park and held during the NYRA Fall Meeting in October.

The event was idle for four years, and NYRA resumed it they scheduled the race at Saratoga as a six-furlong sprint race.[2]

In 1996 the event was classified as Grade III and upgraded to Grade II in 2004.[3]

The distance for the event was increased to six and a half furlongs only for the 1993 running.[3]

The event was run in split divisions in 2000.[4]

Records

Speed record:

Margins:

Most wins:

Most wins by a jockey:

Most wins by a trainer:

Most wins by an owner:

Winners

YearWinnerAgeJockeyTrainerOwnerDistanceTimePurseGradeRef
At Saratoga  - Honorable Miss Handicap
align=center 2024Spirit Wind align=center 5Mike E. SmithSaffie Joseph Jr.Miller Racing 6 furlongs1:10.36$194,000II[5]
align=center 2023Echo Zulualign=center 4Flavien PratSteve AsmussenL and N Racing & Winchell Thoroughbreds6 furlongs1:08.76$186,000II[6]
align=center 2022Kimarialign=center 5Joel RosarioWesley A. WardDerrick Smith, Mrs. John Magnier, Michael Tabor, Westerberg Limited & Jonathon Poulin6 furlongs1:10.78$186,000II[7]
align=center 2021Bell's the One align=center 5Corey LanerieNeil PessinLothenbach Stablesalign=center 6 furlongsalign=center 1:09.83align=center $200,000align=center II[8]
align=center 2020Come Dancingalign=center 6Irad Ortiz Jr.Carlos F. MartinBlue Devil Racing Stablealign=center 6 furlongsalign=center 1:08.74align=center $150,000align=center II[9]
align=center 2019Minit to Stardomalign=center 4Alex CintronJose M. CamejoBrittlyn Stablealign=center 6 furlongsalign=center 1:08.81align=center $200,000align=center II[10]
align=center 2018Finley'sluckycharmalign=center 5Brian Hernandez Jr.W. Bret CalhounCarl R. Moorealign=center 6 furlongsalign=center 1:09.48align=center $194,000align=center II[11]
align=center 2017Paulassilverliningalign=center 5José L. OrtizChad C. BrownJuddmonte Farmsalign=center 6 furlongsalign=center 1:10.10align=center $196,000align=center II[12]
align=center 2016Haveyougoneawayalign=center 5Thomas MorleySequel Racingalign=center 6 furlongsalign=center 1:09.94align=center $200,000align=center II[13]
align=center 2015† Street Storyalign=center 4Javier CastellanoSteven M. AsmussenWhispering Oaks Farm align=center 6 furlongsalign=center 1:09.14align=center $190,000align=center II[14]
align=center 2014R Free Rollalign=center 4Paco LopezDanny GarganAverill Racing & Silver Oak Stable align=center 6 furlongsalign=center 1:10.12align=center $200,000align=center II[15]
align=center 2013Dance to Bristolalign=center 4Xavier PerezOllie L. Figgins IIISusan H. Wantzalign=center 6 furlongsalign=center 1:09.73align=center $200,000align=center II[16]
align=center 2012C C's Palalign=center 5Junior AlvaradoRichard E. Dutrow Jr.Eric Feinalign=center 6 furlongsalign=center 1:09.88align=center $200,000align=center II[17]
align=center 2011Tar Heel Momalign=center 6Alex O. SolisStanley M. HoughAlex Rankinalign=center 6 furlongsalign=center 1:10.42align=center $150,000align=center II[18]
align=center 2010Secret Gypsyalign=center 5Jamie TheriotRonny W. WernerRichland Hills Stable & John Kuehlalign=center 6 furlongsalign=center 1:09.82align=center $147,000align=center II[19]
align=center 2009Game Facealign=center 4Edgar S. PradoTodd A. PletcherZabeel Racing International align=center 6 furlongsalign=center 1:10.70align=center $150,000align=center II[20]
align=center 2008Any Limitalign=center 5Cornelio VelásquezH. Allen JerkensJoseph V. Shields Jr.align=center 6 furlongsalign=center 1:09.98align=center $147,000align=center II[21]
align=center 2007Burmillaalign=center 4Rafael BejaranoEoin G. HartyDarley Stablealign=center 6 furlongsalign=center 1:09.51align=center $147,000align=center II[22]
align=center 2006Stormy Kiss (ARG)align=center 4Javier CastellanoBarclay TaggLael Stablesalign=center 6 furlongsalign=center 1:10.58align=center $150,000align=center II[23]
align=center 2005Forest Musicalign=center 4John R. VelazquezSteven M. AsmussenStonestreet Stablesalign=center 6 furlongsalign=center 1:10.06align=center $150,000align=center II[24]
align=center 2004My Trusty Catalign=center 4Pat DayDavid R. VanceCarl F. Pollardalign=center 6 furlongsalign=center 1:10.37align=center $150,000align=center II[25]
align=center 2003Willa On the Movealign=center 4Edgar S. PradoAnthony W. DutrowPeter G. Angelosalign=center 6 furlongsalign=center 1:09.92align=center $107,600align=center III[26]
align=center 2002Mandy's Goldalign=center 4Edgar S. PradoMichael E. GorhamSteeplechase Farmalign=center 6 furlongsalign=center 1:09.24align=center $108,500align=center III[27]
align=center 2001Big Bambualign=center 4Jerry D. BaileyAlan SobolEdward E. Marshall & John Schoonover align=center 6 furlongsalign=center 1:09.64align=center $103,000align=center III[28]
align=center rowspan=22000Debby d'Oralign=center 5Shane SellersDaniel G. SwitzerAlbert Lobrilloalign=center rowspan=26 furlongsalign=center 1:10.11align=center $110,750align=center rowspan=2III[29]
Bourbon Bellealign=center 5Willie MartinezPeter W. Salmen Jr.George & Kay Hofmeister, Donna Salmen & Susan Bunning align=center 1:08.93align=center $109,750[30]
align=center 1999Bourbon Bellealign=center 4Patrick A. JohnsonPeter W. Salmen Jr.George & Kay Hofmeister, Donna Salmen & Susan Bunning align=center 6 furlongsalign=center 1:09.53align=center $112,600align=center III[31]
align=center 1998Furloughalign=center 4Mike E. SmithOgden Phippsalign=center 6 furlongsalign=center 1:11.32align=center $81,275align=center III[32]
Honorable Miss Stakes
align=center 1997Dancin Reneealign=center 5Richard MiglioreRobert TriolaSanford Baconalign=center 6 furlongsalign=center 1:09.16align=center $80,775align=center III[33]
align=center 1996Twist Afleetalign=center 5Mike E. SmithJohn C. KimmelLucille Conoveralign=center 6 furlongsalign=center 1:09.91align=center $81,675align=center III[34]
align=center 1995Low Key Affairalign=center 4Pat DayD. Wayne LukasMoyglare Studalign=center 6 furlongsalign=center 1:09.67align=center $80,325align=center Listed [35]
align=center 1994Classy Miragealign=center 4Julie KroneH. Allen JerkensMiddletown Stablesalign=center 6 furlongsalign=center 1:09.72align=center $81,126align=center Listed [36]
align=center 1993Nannerlalign=center 6Jerry D. BaileyFlint S. SchulhoferMarablue Farmalign=center furlongsalign=center 1:15.19align=center $48,400align=center [37]
align=center 1992Nice Assayalign=center 4Chris McCarronJ. Paco GonzalezJohn A. Toffanalign=center 6 furlongsalign=center 1:08.97align=center $52,700align=center Listed [38]
1988 - 1991Race not held
At Belmont Park
align=center 1987Funistradaalign=center 4Robbie DavisJan H. NerudJohn A. Nerudalign=center 1 milealign=center 1:36.60align=center $55,500align=center [39]
At Aqueduct
align=center 1986Wislaalign=center 3Jacinto VásquezDavid A. WhiteleyWilliam Haggin Perryalign=center 1 milealign=center 1:36.40align=center $53,750align=center [40]
align=center 1985Schematicalign=center 3Robbie DavisNicholas P. ZitoWilliam Hackmanalign=center 6 furlongsalign=center 1:10.20align=center $85,950align=center [41]

Notes:
† In 2015, La Verdad finished first but was later disqualified and unplaced for a drug violation.[42]

See also

List of American and Canadian Graded races

Notes and References

  1. Web site: HONORABLE MISS (USA) b. M, 1970 – 62 Starts, 19 Wins, 12 Places, 9 Shows Career Earnings: $437,973 . Thoroughbred Pedigree Online . 2020 . 31 August 2020.
  2. Web site: HONORABLE MISS HANDICAP – MULTIPLE TRACKS . Thoroughbred Pedigree Online . 2020 . 31 August 2020.
  3. Web site: Honorable Miss Handicap (Gr. 2) . www.equibase.com . 2020 . 31 August 2020 . en.
  4. Web site: HONORABLE MISS HANDICAP – DIVISION 2 – SARATOGA . Thoroughbred Pedigree Online . 2020 . 31 August 2020.
  5. Web site: 2024 Honorable Miss Handicap Grade 2 – (race 7) . Equibase . 24 July 2024 . 26 July 2024.
  6. Web site: 2023 Honorable Miss Handicap Grade 2 – (race 4) . Equibase . 26 July 2023 . 26 July 2023.
  7. Web site: 2022 Honorable Miss Handicap Grade 2 – (race 4) . Equibase . 27 July 2022 . 27 July 2022.
  8. Web site: 2021 Honorable Miss Handicap Grade 2 – (race 8) . Equibase . 28 July 2021 . 28 July 2021.
  9. Web site: 2020 Honorable Miss Handicap Grade 2 – (race 10) . Equibase . 6 September 2020 . 7 September 2020.
  10. Web site: 2019 Honorable Miss Handicap Grade 2 – (race 8) . Equibase . 24 July 2019 . 31 August 2020.
  11. Web site: 2018 Honorable Miss Handicap Grade 2 – (race 9) . Equibase . 25 July 2018 . 31 August 2020.
  12. Web site: 2017 Honorable Miss Handicap Grade 2 – (race 9) . Equibase . 26 July 2017 . 31 August 2020.
  13. Web site: 2016 Honorable Miss Handicap Grade 2 – (race 8) . Equibase . 27 July 2016 . 31 August 2020.
  14. Web site: 2015 Honorable Miss Handicap Grade 2 – (race 4) . Equibase . 29 July 2015 . 31 August 2020.
  15. Web site: 2014 Honorable Miss Handicap Grade 2 – (race 8) . Equibase . 28 July 2014 . 31 August 2020.
  16. Web site: 2013 Honorable Miss Handicap Grade 2 – (race 8) . Equibase . 29 July 2013 . 31 August 2020.
  17. Web site: 2012 Honorable Miss Handicap Grade 2 – (race 9) . Equibase . 3 August 2012 . 31 August 2020.
  18. Web site: 2011 Honorable Miss Handicap Grade 2 – (race 9) . Equibase . 7 August 2011 . 31 August 2020.
  19. Web site: 2010 Honorable Miss Handicap Grade 2 – (race 8) . Equibase . 8 August 2010 . 31 August 2020.
  20. Web site: 2009 Honorable Miss Handicap Grade 2 – (race 9) . Equibase . 9 August 2009 . 31 August 2020.
  21. Web site: 2008 Honorable Miss Handicap Grade 2 – (race 9) . Equibase . 1 August 2008 . 31 August 2020.
  22. Web site: 2007 Honorable Miss Handicap Grade 2 – (race 8) . Equibase . 3 August 2007 . 31 August 2020.
  23. Web site: 2006 Honorable Miss Handicap Grade 2 – (race 9) . Equibase . 4 August 2006 . 31 August 2020.
  24. Web site: 2005 Honorable Miss Handicap Grade 2 – (race 8) . Equibase . 5 August 2005 . 31 August 2020.
  25. Web site: 2004 Honorable Miss Handicap Grade 2 – (race 8) . Equibase . 6 August 2004 . 31 August 2020.
  26. Web site: 2003 Honorable Miss Handicap Grade 3 – (race 8) . Equibase . 1 August 2003 . 31 August 2020.
  27. Web site: 2002 Honorable Miss Handicap Grade 3 – (race 8) . Equibase . 2 August 2002 . 31 August 2020.
  28. Web site: 2001 Honorable Miss Handicap Grade 3 – (race 8) . Equibase . 1 August 2001 . 31 August 2020.
  29. Web site: 2000 Honorable Miss Handicap Division 1 Grade 3 – (race 7) . Equibase . 2 August 2000 . 31 August 2020.
  30. Web site: 2000 Honorable Miss Handicap Division 2 Grade 3 – (race 9) . Equibase . 2 August 2000 . 31 August 2020.
  31. Web site: 1999 Honorable Miss Handicap Grade 3 – (race 9) . Equibase . 4 August 1999 . 31 August 2020.
  32. Web site: 1998 Honorable Miss Handicap Grade 3 – (race 9) . Equibase . 5 August 1998 . 31 August 2020.
  33. Web site: 1997 Honorable Miss Stakes Grade 3 – (race 9) . Equibase . 30 July 1997 . 31 August 2020.
  34. Web site: 1996 Honorable Miss Stakes Grade 3 – (race 9) . Equibase . 31 July 1996 . 31 August 2020.
  35. Web site: 1995 Honorable Miss Stakes Listed – (race 9) . Equibase . 26 July 1995 . 31 August 2020.
  36. Web site: 1994 Honorable Miss Stakes Listed – (race 8) . Equibase . 29 July 1994 . 31 August 2020.
  37. Web site: 1993 Honorable Miss Stakes Black Type – (race 9) . Equibase . 25 August 1993 . 31 August 2020.
  38. Web site: 1992 Honorable Miss Stakes Listed – (race 6) . Equibase . 22 August 1992 . 31 August 2020.
  39. News: Horse Racing (1987 Honorable Miss Stakes – race 8: held 8 October 1987) . . 9 October 1987 . 31 August 2020 . 61 .
  40. News: Aqueduct results (1986 Honorable Miss Stakes – race 7: held 2 November 1986) . . 3 November 1986 . 31 August 2020 . 61 .
  41. News: Racing Round up (1985 Honorable Miss Stakes – race 7: held 3 November 1985) . . 4 November 1985 . 31 August 2020 . 63 .
  42. Web site: New York State Gaming Commission Ruling AQ 26-2015 . 21 November 2015 . 31 August 2020.

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