Haskell Stakes Explained

Class:Grade I
Horse Race:Haskell Stakes
Location:Monmouth Park Racetrack
Oceanport, New Jersey, U.S.
Inaugurated:1968 (as Monmouth Invitational Handicap)
Race Type:Thoroughbred – Flat racing
Website:Monmouth Park
Distance: miles
Surface:Dirt
Track:left-handed
Qualification:Three-year-olds
Weight:122 lbs. with allowances
Purse:$1,000,000 (since 1997)
Sponsor:NYRA Bets (since 2024)
Bonuses:Winner automatic entry into Breeders' Cup Classic

The Haskell Stakes is a Grade I American Thoroughbred horse race for three-year-olds run over a distance of miles on the dirt held annually in July at Monmouth Park Racetrack in Oceanport, New Jersey. The event is a signature event at Monmouth Park during their summer racing season and a major race for three-year-olds in between the U.S. Triple Crown series and the Breeders' Cup. The event currently offers a purse of US$1,000,000.

History

The inaugural running of the race was on 3 August 1968, closing day of the Monmouth Park summer meeting, as the Monmouth Invitational Handicap with a field of eleven horses. It was won by 33-1 longshot Balustrade, ridden by Canadian jockey Eric Walsh, in a time of 1:50 flat with favorite Iron Ruler finishing fourth.

In 1973, when the American Graded Stakes Committee was founded by the Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association, the Monmouth Invitational Handicap immediately was given the highest classification of Grade I.[1]

In the 1976, Majestic Light set a track record of 1:47 flat, winning by six lengths. The track record was broken by Spend A Buck in 1985. In 1987, Belmont Stakes winner Bet Twice won and equaled the stakes mark.[1]

In 1981, the board of directors of Monmouth Park Racetrack switched the name of the Amory L. Haskell Handicap with this event, giving it the name Haskell Invitational Handicap. Amory L. Haskell (1893–1966) was the former president and chair of Monmouth Park.

In 1997, the purse for the race was increased to $1,000,000 and has remained at that level with two exceptions.[2] In 2006, the race was changed from a handicap to allowance weight conditions, and the name was modified to the Haskell Invitational Stakes. In 2002, the purse was increased to $1,500,000 due to the presence of War Emblem, winner of the Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes. In 2015, the purse was increased to $1,750,000 as it featured American Pharoah in his first race since winning the Triple Crown.[2] The 2015 running attracted a record New Jersey crowd of 60,983.

In 2020, the race ceased to be an Invitational, and the name was changed to simply the Haskell Stakes.[2]

The race has attracted many sponsors including Buick (1996−1998), Izod (2010), William Hill (2013−2015), betfair.com (2016−2018), and TVG.com (2019–2023).[2] In 2024, NYRA Bets (the betting platform owned by the New York Racing Association) became the title sponsor.[3]

Eleven winners of the Haskell have won championship honors at the Eclipse Awards as best three-year-old colt or filly. Five have also been named horse of the year in the year they won the Haskell. They are:[4]

Records

Stakes record

Largest winning margin

Most wins by a jockey:

Most wins by a trainer:

Most wins by an owner:

Winners

YearWinnerJockeyTrainerOwnerTimePurseGradeRef
Haskell Stakes
align=center 2024DornochLuis SaezDanny GarganWest Paces Racing LLC, R. A. Hill Stable, Belmar Racing and Breeding, LLC, Two Eight Racing, LLC & Pine Racing Stablesalign=center 1:50.31align=center $1,017,500align=center I
align=center 2023Mike E. SmithRichard E. Mandellaalign=center 1:49.52align=center $1,017,500align=center I[5]
align=center 2022Florent GerouxBrad H. CoxGold Square LLCalign=center 1:46.24align=center $1,017,500align=center I[6]
align=center 2021Mandaloun †Florent GerouxBrad H. CoxJuddmontealign=center 1:47.38align=center $1,005,000align=center I[7]
align=center 2020AuthenticMike E. SmithBob BaffertSpendthrift Farm, MyRacehorse Stable, Madaket Stables & Starlight Racingalign=center 1:50.45align=center $1,005,000align=center I[8]
Haskell Invitational Stakes
align=center 2019Maximum SecurityLuis SaezJason ServisGary & Mary Westalign=center 1:47.56align=center $990,000align=center I[9]
align=center 2018Good MagicJose L. OrtizChad C. Browne Five Racing & Stonestreet Stablesalign=center 1:50.01align=center $1,010,000align=center I[10]
align=center 2017GirvinRobby AlbaradoJoe SharpBrad Gradyalign=center 1:48.35align=center $1,010,000align=center I[11]
align=center 2016ExaggeratorKent J. DesormeauxJ. Keith DesormeauxBig Chief Racing, Rocker O Ranch, Head of Plains Partners & J. Keith Desormeauxalign=center 1:48.70align=center $1,015,000align=center I[12]
align=center 2015American PharoahVictor EspinozaBob BaffertZayat Stablesalign=center 1:47.95align=center $1,750,000align=center I[13]
align=center 2014BayernMartin GarciaBob BaffertKaleem Shahalign=center 1:47.82align=center $1,030,000align=center I[14]
align=center 2013VerrazanoJohn R. VelazquezTodd A. Pletcheralign=center 1:50.68align=center $1,010,000align=center I[15]
align=center 2012PaynterRafael BejaranoBob BaffertZayat Stablesalign=center 1:48.67align=center $1,000,000align=center I[16]
align=center 2011CoilMartin GarciaBob BaffertMichael Pegram, Karl Watson & Paul Weitman align=center 1:48.10align=center $1,020,000align=center I[17]
align=center 2010Lookin At LuckyMartin GarciaBob BaffertMichael Pegram, Karl Watson & Paul Weitman align=center 1:49.40align=center $1,010,000align=center I[18]
align=center 2009Rachel Alexandra ƒCalvin H. BorelSteven M. AsmussenStonestreet Stables & Harold McCormickalign=center 1:47.21align=center $1,250,000align=center I[19]
align=center 2008Big BrownKent J. DesormeauxRichard E. Dutrow Jr.IEAH Stables, Paul Pompa Jr., Gary Tolchin, Andrew Cohen & Pegasus Holdings align=center 1:48.31align=center $1,010,000align=center I[20]
align=center 2007Garrett K. GomezTodd A. PletcherWinStar Farm & Padua Stables align=center 1:48.35align=center $1,060,000align=center I[21]
align=center 2006Bluegrass CatJohn R. VelazquezTodd A. PletcherWinStar Farmalign=center 1:48.85align=center $1,030,000align=center I[22]
Haskell Invitational Handicap
align=center 2005Roman RulerJerry D. BaileyBob BaffertFog City Stablealign=center 1:49.88align=center $1,015,000align=center I[23]
align=center 2004Lion HeartJoe BravoPatrick L. BianconeDerrick Smith & Michael Taboralign=center 1:48.95align=center $1,000,000align=center I[24]
align=center 2003Peace RulesEdgar S. PradoRobert J. FrankelEdmund A. Gannalign=center 1:49.32align=center $1,000,000align=center I[25]
align=center 2002War EmblemVictor EspinozaBob BaffertThe Thoroughbred Corporationalign=center 1:48.21align=center $990,000 align=center I[26]
align=center 2001Point GivenGary L. StevensBob BaffertThe Thoroughbred Corporationalign=center 1:49.77align=center $1,500,000align=center I[27]
align=center 2000Dixie UnionAlex O. SolisRichard E. MandellaDiamond A Racing & Herman Sarkowskyalign=center 1:50.00align=center $1,000,000align=center I[28]
align=center 1999MenifeePat DayW. Elliott WaldenArthur B. Hancock III & James H. Stonealign=center 1:48.06align=center $1,000,000align=center I[29]
align=center 1998Mike E. SmithClaude R. McGaughey IIIStuart S. Janney III & Stonerside Stablealign=center 1:48.60align=center $1,000,000align=center I[30]
align=center 1997Touch GoldChris McCarronDavid E. HofmansFrank Stronach & Stonerside Stablealign=center 1:47.62align=center $1,240,000align=center I[31]
align=center 1996Skip AwayJose A. SantosSonny HineCarolyn Hinealign=center 1:47.73align=center $750,000align=center I[32]
align=center 1995Serena's Song ƒ Gary L. StevensD. Wayne LukasRobert & Beverly Lewisalign=center 1:48.94align=center $500,000align=center I[33]
align=center 1994Holy BullMike E. SmithJimmy CrollWarren A. Croll Jr.align=center 1:48.36align=center $500,000align=center I[34]
align=center 1993Kissin KrisJose A. SantosDavid R. BellJohn A. Franksalign=center 1:49.58align=center $500,000align=center I[35]
align=center 1992TechnologyJerry D. BaileySonny HineScott C. Savin & Classic Partnersalign=center 1:48.78align=center $500,000align=center I[36]
align=center 1991Lost MountainCraig PerretThomas K. BohannanLoblolly Stablealign=center 1:48.06align=center $500,000align=center I[37]
align=center 1990Restless ConTimothy T. DoocyDuane OffieldJane Chambers & Barbera Ragoalign=center 1:49.20align=center $500,000align=center I[38]
align=center 1989King GloriousChris McCarronJerry HollendorferFour M Stable & Halo Farmsalign=center 1:49.80align=center $500,000align=center I[39]
align=center 1988Forty NinerLaffit Pincay Jr.Woodford C. StephensClaiborne Farmalign=center 1:47.60align=center $500,000align=center I[40]
align=center 1987Bet TwiceCraig PerretJimmy CrollCisley Stable & Blanche Levyalign=center 1:47.00align=center $500,000align=center I[41]
align=center 1986Wise TimesPhilip A. GleavesRussell L. Reineman Stables align=center 1:48.60align=center $300,000align=center I[42]
align=center 1985Skip TrialJean-Luc SamynSonny HineMrs. Ben Cohenalign=center 1:48.60align=center $300,000align=center I[43]
align=center 1984Big PistolGarth PattersonLynn S. WhitingW. Cal Partee align=center 1:47.80align=center $204,500align=center I[44]
align=center 1983Deputed TestamonyHerb McCauleyJ. William BonifaceBonita Farmalign=center 1:49.20align=center $200,000align=center I[45]
align=center 1982Wavering MonarchRandy RomeroGeorge R. Arnold IIGlencrest Farmalign=center 1:47.80align=center $200,000align=center I[46]
align=center 1981Five Star FlightCraig PerretBen W. Perkins Sr.Mr. & Mrs. Arnold A. Wilcoxalign=center 1:48.40align=center $200,000align=center I[47]
Monmouth Invitational Handicap
align=center 1980Thanks to TonyCarlos E. Lopez Sr.Reynaldo H. NoblesSui Generis Stablesalign=center 1:49.40align=center $150,000align=center I[48]
align=center 1979CoastalRuben HernandezDavid A. WhiteleyWilliam Haggin Perryalign=center 1:48.80align=center $100,000align=center I[49]
align=center 1978Delta FlagDanny NiedDogwood Stablealign=center 1:53.20align=center $100,000align=center I[50]
align=center 1977AffiliateMiguel A. RiveraLaz BarreraHarbor View Farmalign=center 1:50.60align=center $100,000align=center I[51]
align=center 1976Majestic LightSandy HawleyJohn W. RussellOgden Mills Phippsalign=center 1:47.00align=center $100,000align=center I[52]
align=center 1975WajimaBraulio BaezaStephen A. DiMauroEast-West Stablealign=center 1:49.60align=center $100,000align=center I[53]
align=center 1974Holding PatternMichael Miceli Jerome Sarner Jr.John Gerbas & Bob Schleicheralign=center 1:49.80align=center $100,000align=center I[54]
align=center 1973Our NativeMiguel A. RiveraWilliam J. Resseguet Elizabeth Pritchardalign=center 1:48.60align=center $100,000align=center I[55]
align=center 1972FreetexMichael HoleWilliam T. Raymond Middletown Stable (Joseph & William Stavola)align=center 1:50.00align=center $100,000 align=center [56]
align=center 1971West Coast ScoutLarry AdamsMervin J. MarksOxford Stablealign=center 1:48.00align=center $100,000 align=center [57]
align=center 1970Twice WorthyJohn RuaneJames P. ConwaySaddle Rock Farm align=center 1:48.40align=center $100,000align=center [58]
align=center 1969Al Hattab Ray BroussardWarren A. Croll Jr.Pelican Stable (Rachel Carpenter)align=center 1:50.20align=center $100,000align=center [59]
align=center 1968BalustradeEric Walsh Morris H. Dixon Thaddeus R. Troutalign=center 1:50.00align=center $75,000 align=center [60]

Notes:
ƒ Filly or Mare
† In the 2021 running Hot Rod Charlie was first past the winning post but was disqualified and placed seventh (last) for interfering in the stretch run clipping Midnight Bourbon who dislodged his rider Paco Lopez.[61]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: HASKELL INVITATIONAL STAKES - MONMOUTH PARK, NJ . Thoroughbred Pedigree Online . 2021 . 12 July 2021.
  2. Web site: TVG.com Haskell Stakes (Gr. 1) . www.equibase.com . 2021 . 12 July 2021.
  3. Web site: Monmouth Park, NYRA Announce Sponsorships, Fox Coverage. 6 May 2024. bloodhorse.com. 6 May 2024.
  4. Web site: Haskell Invitational History. www.monmouthpark.com. 2 August 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20170202000925/http://www.monmouthpark.com/uploadedFiles/2016_haskell.pdf. 2 February 2017. dead.
  5. Web site: 2023 TVG.com Haskell Stakes Grade 1 - (race 12) . Equibase . 22 July 2023 . 23 July 2023.
  6. Web site: 2022 TVG.com Haskell Stakes Grade 1 - (race 12) . Equibase . 23 July 2022 . 24 July 2022.
  7. Web site: 2021 TVG.com Haskell Stakes Grade 1 - (race 12) . Equibase . 17 July 2021 . 17 July 2021.
  8. Web site: 2020 TVG.com Haskell Stakes Grade 1 - (race 12) . Equibase . 18 July 2020 . 10 July 2021.
  9. Web site: 2019 TVG.com Haskell Invitational Stakes Grade 1 - (race 12) . Equibase . 20 July 2019 . 10 July 2021.
  10. Web site: 2018 betfair.com Haskell Invitational Stakes Grade 1 - (race 12) . Equibase . 29 July 2018 . 10 July 2021.
  11. Web site: 2017 betfair.com Haskell Invitational Stakes Grade 1 - (race 12) . Equibase . 30 July 2017 . 10 July 2021.
  12. Web site: 2016 betfair.com Haskell Invitational Stakes Grade 1 - (race 12) . Equibase . 31 July 2016 . 10 July 2021.
  13. Web site: 2015 William Hill Haskell Invitational Stakes Grade 1 - (race 12) . Equibase . 2 August 2015 . 10 July 2021.
  14. Web site: 2014 William Hill Haskell Invitational Stakes Grade 1 - (race 12) . Equibase . 27 July 2014 . 10 July 2021.
  15. Web site: 2013 William Hill Haskell Invitational Stakes Grade 1 - (race 13) . Equibase . 27 July 2014 . 10 July 2021.
  16. Web site: 2012 Haskell Invitational Stakes Grade 1 - (race 13) . Equibase . 29 July 2012 . 10 July 2021.
  17. Web site: 2011 Haskell Invitational Stakes Grade 1 - (race 12) . Equibase . 31 July 2011 . 10 July 2021.
  18. Web site: 2010 Izod Haskell Invitational Stakes Grade 1 - (race 12) . Equibase . 1 August 2010 . 10 July 2021.
  19. Web site: 2009 Haskell Invitational Stakes Grade 1 - (race 13) . Equibase . 2 August 2009 . 10 July 2021.
  20. Web site: 2008 Haskell Invitational Stakes Grade 1 - (race 13) . Equibase . 3 August 2008 . 10 July 2021.
  21. Web site: 2007 Haskell Invitational Stakes Grade 1 - (race 13) . Equibase . 5 August 2007 . 10 July 2021.
  22. Web site: 2006 Haskell Invitational Stakes Grade 1 - (race 12) . Equibase . 6 August 2006 . 10 July 2021.
  23. Web site: 2005 Haskell Invitational Handicap Grade 1 - (race 12) . Equibase . 7 August 2005 . 10 July 2021.
  24. Web site: 2004 Haskell Invitational Handicap Grade 1 - (race 13) . Equibase . 8 August 2004 . 10 July 2021.
  25. Web site: 2003 Haskell Invitational Handicap Grade 1 - (race 11) . Equibase . 3 August 2003 . 10 July 2021.
  26. Web site: 2002 Haskell Invitational Handicap Grade 1 - (race 11) . Equibase . 4 August 2002 . 10 July 2021.
  27. Web site: 2001 Haskell Invitational Handicap Grade 1 - (race 11) . Equibase . 5 August 2001 . 10 July 2021.
  28. Web site: 2000 Haskell Invitational Handicap Grade 1 - (race 11) . Equibase . 6 August 2000 . 10 July 2021.
  29. Web site: 1999 Haskell Invitational Handicap Grade 1 - (race 11) . Equibase . 8 August 1999 . 10 July 2021.
  30. Web site: 1998 Buick Haskell Invitational Handicap Grade 1 - (race 11) . Equibase . 9 August 1998 . 10 July 2021.
  31. Web site: 1997 Buick Haskell Invitational Handicap Grade 1 - (race 11) . Equibase . 3 August 1997 . 10 July 2021.
  32. Web site: 1996 Buick Haskell Invitational Handicap Grade 1 - (race 10) . Equibase . 4 August 1996 . 10 July 2021.
  33. Web site: 1995 Haskell Invitational Handicap Grade 1 - (race 11) . Equibase . 30 July 1995 . 10 July 2021.
  34. Web site: 1994 Haskell Invitational Handicap Grade 1 - (race 10) . Equibase . 31 July 1994 . 10 July 2021.
  35. Web site: 1993 Haskell Invitational Handicap Grade 1 - (race 11) . Equibase . 1 August 1993 . 10 July 2021.
  36. Web site: 1992 Haskell Invitational Handicap Grade 1 - (race 10) . Equibase . 2 August 1992 . 10 July 2021.
  37. Web site: 1991 Haskell Invitational Handicap Grade 1 - (race 10) . Equibase . 27 July 1991 . 10 July 2021.
  38. News: Restless Con wins Haskell Invitational (1990 Haskell Invitational Handicap – race 10: held 28 July 1990) . . . 354 . 29 July 1990 . 10 July 2021 .
  39. News: King Glorious takes Haskell (1989 Haskell Invitational Handicap – race 9: held 30 July 1989) . Mike . Farrell . . 7 . 29 July 1989 . 11 July 2021 .
  40. News: Forty Niner wins by a nose; Holds off Seeking the Gold to capture Haskell Invitational (1988 Haskell Invitational Handicap – race 9: held 30 July 1988) . Michael . Amsel . . 206 . 31 July 1988 . 10 July 2021 .
  41. News: Bet Twice prevails in thrilling Haskell (1987 Haskell Invitational Handicap – race 9: held 1 August 1987) . Michael . Amsel . . 212 . 2 August 1987 . 11 July 2021 .
  42. News: Wise Times pulls upset in Haskell (1986 Haskell Invitational Handicap – race 9: held 26 July 1986) . Michael . Amsel . . 194 . 27 July 1986 . 10 July 2021 .
  43. News: Skip Trial springs major upset; 35-1 shot captures Haskell (1985 Haskell Invitational Handicap – race 9: held 27 July 1985) . Wes . Moon . . 51 . 28 July 1985 . 11 July 2021 .
  44. News: 'Pistol' catches fire in Haskell (1984 Haskell Invitational Handicap – race 9: held 27 July 1984) . Wes . Moon . . 45 . 28 July 1984 . 11 July 2021 .
  45. News: 'Testamony' is victorious in Haskell (1983 Haskell Invitational Handicap – race 9: held 30 July 1983) . Michael . Amsel . . 33 . 31 July 1983 . 10 July 2021 .
  46. News: Wavering Monarch captures $200,000 Haskell Invitational (1982 Haskell Invitational Handicap – race 9: held 31 July 1982) . Tom . Whelan . . 50 . 1 August 1982 . 10 July 2021 .
  47. News: Five Star Flight romps in Haskell (1981 Haskell Invitational Handicap – race 9: held 1 August 1981) . Wes . Moon . . 23 . 2 August 1981 . 10 July 2021 .
  48. News: Thanks to Tony wins (1980 Monmouth Invitational Handicap – race 9: held 2 August 1980) . . . 51 . 3 August 1980 . 10 July 2021 .
  49. News: Coastal coasts to Invitational victory (1979 Monmouth Invitational Handicap – race 9: held 4 August 1979) . Jack . Oakley . . 17 . 5 August 1979 . 10 July 2021 .
  50. News: Longshot scores at Monmouth; Invitational to Delta Flag (1978 Monmouth Invitational Handicap – race 8: held 5 August 1978) . Wes . Moon . . 86 . 5 August 1978 . 11 July 2021 .
  51. News: Affiliate convincing victor in Monmouth Invitational (1977 Monmouth Invitational Handicap – race 9: held 6 August 1977) . Joe . Hintelmann . . 18 . 7 August 1977 . 11 July 2021 .
  52. News: Hawley Pilots Majestic Light to Monmouth Stakes Record (1976 Monmouth Invitational Handicap – race 8: held 7 August 1976) . Wes . Moon . . 110 . 8 August 1976 . 10 July 2021 .
  53. News: Wajima Is Winner by Neck in Monmouth Invitational (1975 Monmouth Invitational Handicap – race 8: held 2 August 1975) . Marty . Fischbein . . 71 . 3 August 1975 . 10 July 2021 .
  54. News: Holding Pattern noses out Little Current at Monmouth (1974 Monmouth Invitational Handicap – race 8: held 3 August 1974) . . . 71 . 4 August 1974 . 10 July 2021 .
  55. News: Our Native is winner in feature at Monmouth (1973 Monmouth Invitational Handicap – race 8: held 4 August 1973) . . . 35 . 5 August 1973 . 10 July 2021 .
  56. News: Monmouth to $24 Freetex; Riva Ridge 4th (1972 Monmouth Invitational Handicap – race 8: held 5 August 1972) . . . 116 . 6 August 1972 . 10 July 2021 .
  57. News: West Coast Scout Shocks Monmouth Field; 20-1 Shot Returns $42.40 (1971 Monmouth Invitational Handicap – race 8: held 7 August 1971) . . . 116 . 8 August 1971 . 10 July 2021 .
  58. News: Twice Worthy Triumphs in Monmouth Park Feature (1970 Monmouth Invitational Handicap – race 8: held 8 August 1970) . . 60 . 9 August 1970 . 10 July 2021.
  59. News: Al Hattab Scores by Two Lengths In $100,000 Monmouth Handicap; Art-Letters Scratched After Rain (1969 Monmouth Invitational Handicap – race 8: held 2 August 1969) . . 39 . 3 August 1969 . 10 July 2021 .
  60. News: 33-1 Shot Wins At Monmouth, Iron Ruler Is 4th (1968 Monmouth Invitational Handicap – race 8: held 3 August 1968) . . . 66 . 4 August 1968 . 10 July 2021.
  61. Web site: Ehalt . Bob . Mandaloun Wins Haskell on Hot Rod Charlie DQ . BloodHorse . 17 July 2021 . 17 July 2021.

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