Mount Vernon Stakes Explained

Surface:Turf
Class:Restricted stakes
Horse Race:Mount Vernon Stakes
Location:Belmont Park
Elmont, New York, United States
Inaugurated:1979
Race Type:Thoroughbred – Flat racing
Website:Belmont Park at the NYRA
Distance:1 mile (8 furlongs)
Track:Left-handed
Qualification:Fillies & Mares, three-years-old & up, bred in New York State
Weight:Assigned
Purse:US$125,000

The Mount Vernon Stakes is an American Thoroughbred horse race held annually near the end of May at Belmont Park in Elmont, New York. Contested on turf at a distance of a mile (8 furlongs), it is restricted to Fillies and mares age three and older who were bred in the State of New York

The Mount Vernon Stakes is named for the city of Mount Vernon in Westchester County, New York. Since inception in 1979, the race has been contested at various distances:

Due to course conditions, the race was switched to dirt in 1988, 1990 and 2003.

The Mount Vernon was run in two divisions in 1989, 1992, 2002, 2004, and 2005.

Historical notes

Ángel Cordero Jr. won this race as a jockey three times (1980, 1982, 1989) and as a trainer in 1996.

Records

Speed record:

Most wins:

Most wins by an owner:

Most wins by a jockey:

Most wins by a trainer:

Winners

Year
Winner
Age
Jockey
Trainer
Owner
Time
2023Marvelous Maude5Irad Ortiz Jr.Chad BrownMichael Dubb, The Elkstone Group and Michael J. Caruso1:34.08
2022Giacosa5Luis SaezH. James BondBond Racing Stable1:34.05
2021Robin Sparkles 4José OrtizBruce R. BrownMichael Schrader1:16.72
2020Fifty Five 6Javier CastellanoChad BrownPeter M. Brant1:34.45
2019Fifty Five 5Javier CastellanoChad BrownPeter M. Brant1:34.09
2018Feeling Bossy5 Irad Ortiz Jr.Jason ServisMichael Dubb1:36.42
2017Fourstar Crook6Javier CastellanoChad BrownMichael Dubb, Bethleham Stables LLC, & Aisquith 1:37.33
2016The Tea Cups6Luis SaezJeremiah C. EnglehartKendel D. Standlee1:36.40
2015Invading Humor5Rajiv MaraghBruce N. LevineBloodlines Racing Partnerships1:32.87
2014Mah Jong Maddnes5Taylor B. RiceJohn MorrisonVery Un Stable1:34.42
2013Shakeira5Rajiv MaraghChad BrownMichael Dubb & Bethlehem Stable1:35.75
2012Gitchee Goomie5Alan GarciaRick ViolettePatsy C Symons1:38.64
2011Gitchee Goomie4Alan GarciaRick ViolettePatsy C Symons1:35.36
2010Chestoria 6David CohenWilliam Badgett Jr.E El R Stable1:42.89
2009I Lost My Choo 4Jose LezcanoPhil SerpeFlying Zee Stable1:42.52
2008Them There Eyes4Jose EspinozaKathleen FeronAkindale Farm1:44.06
2007Factual Contender6Eibar CoaBarclay TaggThomas Farone Jr.1:48.66
2006Sabellina5Javier CastellanoJoseph AquilinoJay A. Lieberman1:48.00
2005Lady Bi Bi 6José A. SantosJohn O. HertlerTri County Stables1:49.12
2005Kevin's Decision5Edgar PradoCarlos F. MartinFlying Zee Stable1:49.06
2004Big Tease 4Richard MiglioreGary C. ContessaMaggi Moss1:48.67
2004Brandala6Jose EspinozaThomas M. WalshSorin Stables1:49.56
2003Princess Dixie4Edgar PradoH. James BondJames F. Edwards1:49.41
2002Shopping for Love5Jerry BaileyKenneth NeskyGeorge D'Archangelo1:46.80
2002Eventail 5Edgar PradoRichard SchosbergGallagher's Stud1:46.55
2001Truebreadpudding6John VelazquezGary SciaccaCoffee Pot Stables1:48.05
2000Office Miss 6José A. SantosGary SciaccaSam F. Morrell 1:48.20
1999Highland Strike6Jose EspinozaRichard DeStasioWayne R. Ewald1:47.20
1998Dancewiththebride3Eibar CoaGary P. GulloAaron Beecher1:48.60
1997Darlin Danika5Joe BravoThomas M. WalshDan-Dev Stable1:48.60
1996Rogues Walk4Jerry BaileyÁngel Cordero Jr.M.Dinmore et al.1:42.40
1995Tiffany's Taylor6John VelazquezLeo O'BrienTheresa Maher1:40.40
1994Irish Actress7Mike E. SmithLeo O'BrienAustin Delaney1:40.80
1993McKaymackenna4Jorge VelásquezRene ArayaR Kay Stable1:40.60
1992Her Favorite 4Eddie MapleDonna J. FreyerTanrackin Farm1:40.00
1992Talc's Coventry 4Robbie DavisSarah A. LundyJames F. Edwards1:41.00
1991Serene Nobility5José A. SantosHenry S. White Jr.Nauset Stable1:41.20
1990Banded4Jerry BaileyRamon M. HernandezLucille Riccelli1:43.40
19893Ángel Cordero Jr.Richard O'ConnellPoma Stable1:42.70
1989Stage View 4Richard MiglioreRoger LaurinRichard A. DeStasio1:43.72
1988Comorin Cape3Brian PeckLeo O'BrienPhilip Dileo2:06.20
1987Lake Cecebe4José A. SantosKenneth NeskyBonnie Mike Stable2:07.40
1986Wendy Walker4Robert Thibeau Jr.Sidney Watters Jr.William C. MacMillen Jr.2:01.80
1985Wimborne Sky5Eddie MapleRichard J. LundyVirginia Kraft Payson2:04.20
1984Miss Audimar3Jean-Luc SamynPhilip G. JohnsonHellson Stable2:02.40
1983Beech Island5Robbie DavisWillard C. FreemanBuckingham Farm2:03.00
1982Mademoiselle Ivor4Ángel Cordero Jr.Larry BarreraLowell T. Hughes1:43.00
1981Move It Now4Ruben HernandezJames W. MaloneySnowberry Farm1:46.40
1980Adlibber3Ángel Cordero Jr.Jan H. NerudMorton Fink1:41.40
1979Sweet Woodruff4Michael VeneziaSidney Watters Jr.William C. MacMillen Jr.1:42.20

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