Nashua Stakes Explained

Class:Listed
Horse Race:Nashua Stakes
Location:Aqueduct Racetrack
Queens, New York
Inaugurated:1975
Race Type:Thoroughbred – Flat racing
Website:NYRA
Distance:1 mile (8 furlongs)
Surface:Dirt
Track:left-handed
Qualification:Two-year-olds
Weight:122 lbs with allowances
Purse:$150,000 (2021)

The Nashua Stakes is a Listed American Thoroughbred horse race for two-year-olds over a distance of one mile on the main dirt track scheduled annually in late October or early November usually at Aqueduct Racetrack in Queens, New York. The event currently offers a purse of $150,000.

History

The event is named in honor of Nashua, the 1955 United States Horse of the Year.[1] Nashua won the Dwyer Handicap at Aqueduct after he had just won the last two Classic events, the Preakness Stakes and Belmont Stakes.

The event was inaugurated on December 22, 1975, and was won by Lord Henribee, who was ridden by US Hall of Fame jockey Eddie Maple for his fourth straight win as the 2/5 odds-on favorite on a cold snowy day in a time of 1:35.

In 1982 the event was classified as Grade III[2] and was upgraded to Grade II in 1986 for three runnings.[3] The race returned to Grade II by the American Graded Stakes Committee in 2009[3] but was downgraded once more in 2018 back to Grade III.[2]

The event was scheduled for the turf for three runnings between 1991 and 1993.[3] The event has had several distance changes. The distance was set at a mile and 70 yards for 1985, at a mile and a sixteenth from 1987 to 1993 and six furlongs in 2011.[3] The event was not held in 1995 and has been held at Belmont Park four times, the last of which was in 2021.[3]

The event is late in the season and it is usually a good race for late-developing two-year-olds. There have been several notable participants who have made an impact later in their racing careers. The 1991 winner Pine Bluff went on to win the 1992 Preakness Stakes while the 1997 winner Coronado's Quest the following year won the Grade I Haskell Invitational and Grade I Travers Stakes. In 2010 To Honor and Serve led all the way to record an easy 4-length victory over Mucho Macho Man. To Honor and Serve also won two Grade Is later in his career, the Cigar Mile Handicap and Woodward Stakes while Mucho Macho Man won the Breeders' Cup Classic in 2013 as a five-year-old.

In 2023 the event was downgraded by the Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association to Listed status[4]

Records

Time record:

Margins:

Most wins by an owner

Most wins by a jockey

Most wins by a trainer

Winners

YearWinnerJockeyTrainerOwnerDistanceTimePurseGradeRef
At Aqueduct
align=center 2022Champions DreamIrad Ortiz Jr.Danny GarganRosedown Racing Stablesalign=center 1 milealign=center 1:39.17align=center $150,000align=center III
At Belmont Park
align=center 2021Rockefeller Luis SaezBob BaffertSF Racing, Starlight Racing, Madaket Stables, Stonestreet Stables & Robert E. Masterson align=center 1 milealign=center 1:36.66 align=center $150,000align=center III[5]
At Aqueduct
align=center 2020Pickin' Time Trevor McCarthyKelly J. BreenJohn Bowers, Jr.align=center 1 milealign=center 1:39.89align=center $100,000align=center III[6]
align=center 2019Independence HallJose L. OrtizMichael J. TrombettaEclipse Thoroughbreds, Twin Creek Stables, Kathleen & Robert Verrattialign=center 1 milealign=center 1:34:66align=center $150,000align=center III[7]
align=center 2018VekomaManuel FrancoGeorge WeaverR. A. Hill Stable & Gatsas Stablesalign=center 1 milealign=center 1:36.62align=center $200,000align=center III[8]
align=center 2017Avery IslandJoe BravoKiaran P. McLaughlinGodolphin Racingalign=center 1 milealign=center 1:37.58align=center $200,000align=center II[9]
align=center 2016HemsworthThomas AlbertraniGodolphin Racingalign=center 1 milealign=center 1:38.70align=center $190,000align=center II[10]
align=center 2015MohaymenJunior AlvaradoKiaran P. McLaughlinShadwell Stablealign=center 1 milealign=center 1:36.01align=center $200,000align=center II[11]
align=center 2014BlofeldJohn R. VelazquezTodd A. PletcherGlencrest Farm (Lessee) & JSM Equine align=center 1 milealign=center 1:38.89align=center $250,000align=center II[12]
align=center 2013Cairo PrinceLuis SaezKiaran P. McLaughlinNamcook Stables, Paul Braverman, Harvey A. Clarke & W. Craig Robertson III align=center 1 milealign=center 1:37.59align=center $250,000align=center II[13]
align=center 2012ViolenceJavier CastellanoTodd A. PletcherBlack Rock Stablesalign=center 1 milealign=center 1:35.32align=center $200,000align=center II[14]
At Belmont Park
align=center 2011VexorJohn C. KimmelGoldmark Farmalign=center 6 furlongsalign=center 1:10.71align=center $150,000align=center II[15]
At Aqueduct
align=center 2010To Honor and ServeJose LezcanoWilliam I. Mottalign=center 1 milealign=center 1:35.86align=center $147,000align=center II[16]
align=center 2009Buddy's SaintJose LezcanoBruce N. LevineKingfield Stables align=center 1 milealign=center 1:35.67align=center $150,000align=center II[17]
align=center 2008Break Water EdisonAlan GarciaJohn C. KimmelEli Gindi align=center 1 milealign=center 1:35.86align=center $109,300align=center III[18]
align=center 2007EtchedAlan GarciaKiaran P. McLaughlinDarley Stablealign=center 1 milealign=center 1:36.96align=center $105,800align=center III[19]
align=center 2006Day PassFernando JaraKiaran P. McLaughlinDarley Stablealign=center 1 milealign=center 1:36.09align=center $112,900align=center III[20]
At Belmont Park
align=center 2005Bluegrass CatJohn R. VelazquezTodd A. PletcherWinStar Farmalign=center 1 milealign=center 1:38.02align=center $113,300align=center III[21]
At Aqueduct
align=center 2004Rockport HarborStewart ElliottJohn C. ServisFox Hill Farms align=center 1 milealign=center 1:36.67align=center $109,500align=center III[22]
align=center 2003Read the FootnotesJerry D. BaileyRichard A. Violette Jr.Klaravich Stablesalign=center 1 milealign=center 1:36.48align=center $113,100align=center III[23]
align=center 2002Added EdgePatrick HusbandsMark E. CasseTeam Valor & Robert J. Wilsonalign=center 1 milealign=center 1:36.77align=center $109,700align=center III[24]
At Belmont Park
align=center 2001Listen HereJerry D. BaileyWilliam I. MottKim & Rodney Nardelli & Lewis G. Lakin align=center 1 milealign=center 1:37.61align=center $109,300align=center III[25]
At Aqueduct
align=center 2000OmmadonAaron GryderThomas M. WalshSorin Stablesalign=center 1 milealign=center 1:36.74align=center $113,200align=center III[26]
align=center 1999Mass MarketMike E. SmithBenjamin W. Perkins Jr.New Farmalign=center 1 milealign=center 1:38.60align=center $111,700align=center III[27]
align=center 1998Doneraile CourtJerry D. BaileyNicholas P. ZitoMichael Tabor & Mrs. John Magnieralign=center 1 milealign=center 1:36.17align=center $111,000align=center III[28]
align=center 1997Coronado's QuestMike E. SmithStuart S. Janney IIIalign=center 1 milealign=center 1:37.06align=center $108,500align=center III[29]
align=center 1996JulesJose A. SantosAlan E. GoldbergJayeff B Stables align=center 1 milealign=center 1:36.89align=center $113,900align=center III[30]
1995Race not held
align=center 1994Devious CourseFrank T. AlvaradoH. James BondRudlein Stablealign=center 1 milealign=center 1:37.50align=center $109,300align=center III[31]
align=center 1993Popol's GoldHerb McCauleyWilliam H. Turner Jr.Stephen Stavridesalign=center milesalign=center 1:46.68align=center $124,000align=center III[32]
align=center 1992DalhartMike E. SmithThomas K. BohannanLoblolly Stablealign=center milesalign=center 1:44.60align=center $124,400align=center III[33]
align=center 1991Pine BluffCraig PerretThomas K. BohannanLoblolly Stablealign=center milesalign=center 1:46.14align=center $126,600align=center III[34]
align=center 1990Kyle's Our ManJerry D. BaileyJohn M. VeitchDarby Dan Farmalign=center milesalign=center 1:45.40align=center $93,300align=center III[35]
align=center 1989ChampagneforashleyJacinto VasquezHoward M. TesherLions Head Farmalign=center milesalign=center 1:45.20align=center $110,800align=center III[36]
align=center 1988TraskwoodAngel Cordero Jr.George R. Arnold IILoblolly Stablealign=center milesalign=center 1:45.20align=center $105,400align=center II[37]
align=center 1987CougarizedJose A. SantosD. Wayne LukasLloyd R. French Jr.align=center milesalign=center 1:46.00align=center $128,600align=center II[38]
align=center 1986Bold SummitChris AntleyRichard E. Dutrow Sr.Alvin J. Akmanalign=center milesalign=center 1:45.00align=center $100,000align=center II [39]
align=center 1985Raja's RevengeRobbie DavisFrank LaBoccettaEdward Anchelalign=center align=center 1:44.40align=center $90,350align=center III[40]
align=center 1984Stone WhiteRobbie DavisGilbert PuentesGilbert Puentes align=center 1 milealign=center 1:38.20align=center $96,750align=center III [41]
align=center 1983Don RicklesAngel Cordero Jr.John ParisellaTheodore M. Sabaresealign=center 1 milealign=center 1:38.40align=center $58,000align=center III [42]
align=center 1982I EncloseRuben HernandezEdward I. Kelly Sr.Brookfield Farmsalign=center 1 milealign=center 1:37.60align=center $59,100align=center III [43]
align=center 1981Our EscapadeDonald MacBethRoger LaurinReginald N. Websteralign=center 1 milealign=center 1:36.80align=center $58,800align=center [44]
align=center 1980† A RunChris McCarronLarry S. BarreraArron U. Jonesalign=center 1 milealign=center 1:37.20align=center $59,100align=center [45]
align=center 1979GoogolplexLaffit Pincay Jr.Frank "Pancho" MartinRobert N. Lehmannalign=center 1 milealign=center 1:36.40align=center $54,250align=center [46]
align=center 1978Instrument LandingJeffrey FellDavid A. WhiteleyPen-Y-Bryn Farmalign=center 1 milealign=center 1:37.00align=center $44,200 align=center [47]
align=center 1977QuadraticEddie MapleWoodford C. StephensAugust Belmont IValign=center 1 milealign=center 1:35.40align=center $36,625align=center [48]
align=center 1976Nearly On TimeJacinto VasquezLeRoy JolleyMrs. Moody Jolleyalign=center 1 milealign=center 1:35.60align=center $36,675align=center [49]
align=center 1975Lord Henribee Eddie MapleWilliam H. Turner Jr.Milton Ritzenbergalign=center 1 milealign=center 1:35.80align=center $55,050align=center [50]

Legend:


Notes:
§ Ran as an entry
† In the 1980 running, Willow Hour was first past the post, but was disqualified and placed last for interference in the running of the race.

See also

List of American and Canadian Graded races

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Hunter . Avalyn . Nashua (USA) . American Classic Pedigrees . July 31, 2020 . October 23, 2020. en.
  2. Web site: NASHUA STAKES - MULTIPLE TRACKS . Thoroughbred Pedigree Online . 2020 . October 23, 2020.
  3. Web site: Nashua Stakes (Gr. 3) . Equibase . 2020 . October 23, 2020.
  4. Web site: American Graded Stakes Committee Releases 2023 Grades; The Stephen Foster Stakes is the only new grade 1 stakes for 2023. . 16 December 2022 . 28 December 2022 . Bloodhorse.com . Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association.
  5. Web site: 2021 Nashua Stakes Grade 3 - (race 9) . Equibase . 7 November 2021 . 8 November 2021.
  6. Web site: 2020 Nashua Stakes Grade 3 - (race 9) . Equibase . 8 November 2020 . 30 October 2021.
  7. Web site: 2019 Nashua Stakes Grade 3 - (race 9) . Equibase . 3 November 2019 . 23 October 2020.
  8. Web site: 2018 Nashua Stakes Grade 3 - (race 8) . Equibase . 4 November 2018 . 23 October 2020.
  9. Web site: 2017 Nashua Stakes Grade 2 - (race 3) . Equibase . 5 November 2017 . 23 October 2020.
  10. Web site: 2016 Nashua Stakes Grade 2 - (race 3) . Equibase . 4 November 2016 . 23 October 2020.
  11. Web site: 2015 Nashua Stakes Grade 2 - (race 8) . Equibase . 4 November 2015 . 23 October 2020.
  12. Web site: 2014 Nashua Stakes Grade 2 - (race 3) . Equibase . 2 November 2014 . 23 October 2020.
  13. Web site: 2013 Nashua Stakes Grade 2 - (race 8) . Equibase . 3 November 2013 . 23 October 2020.
  14. Web site: 2012 Nashua Stakes Grade 2 - (race 8) . Equibase . 4 November 2012 . 23 October 2020.
  15. Web site: 2011 Nashua Stakes Grade 2 - (race 7) . Equibase . 2 October 2011 . 23 October 2020.
  16. Web site: 2010 Nashua Stakes Grade 2 - (race 6) . Equibase . 6 November 2010 . 23 October 2020.
  17. Web site: 2009 Nashua Stakes Grade 2 - (race 4) . Equibase . 7 November 2009 . 23 October 2020.
  18. Web site: 2008 Nashua Stakes Grade 3 - (race 8) . Equibase . 2 November 2008 . 23 October 2020.
  19. Web site: 2007 Nashua Stakes Grade 3 - (race 3) . Equibase . 28 October 2007 . 23 October 2020.
  20. Web site: 2006 Nashua Stakes Grade 3 - (race 8) . Equibase . 3 November 2006 . 23 October 2020.
  21. Web site: 2005 Nashua Stakes Grade 3 - (race 8) . Equibase . 28 October 2005 . 23 October 2020.
  22. Web site: 2004 Nashua Stakes Grade 3 - (race 8) . Equibase . 2 November 2004 . 23 October 2020.
  23. Web site: 2003 Nashua Stakes Grade 3 - (race 8) . Equibase . 2 November 2003 . 23 October 2020.
  24. Web site: 2002 Nashua Stakes Grade 3 - (race 8) . Equibase . 2 November 2002 . 23 October 2020.
  25. Web site: 2001 Nashua Stakes Grade 3 - (race 6) . Equibase . 26 October 2001 . 23 October 2020.
  26. Web site: 2000 Nashua Stakes Grade 3 - (race 9) . Equibase . 5 November 2000 . 23 October 2020.
  27. Web site: 1999 Nashua Stakes Grade 3 - (race 9) . Equibase . 7 November 1999 . 23 October 2020.
  28. Web site: 1998 Nashua Stakes Grade 3 - (race 9) . Equibase . 8 November 1998 . 23 October 2020.
  29. Web site: 1997 Nashua Stakes Grade 3 - (race 9) . Equibase . 11 November 1997 . 23 October 2020.
  30. Web site: 1996 Nashua Stakes Grade 3 - (race 9) . Equibase . 11 November 1996 . 23 October 2020.
  31. Web site: 1994 Nashua Stakes Grade 3 - (race 8) . Equibase . 11 November 1994 . 23 October 2020.
  32. Web site: 1993 Nashua Stakes Grade 3 - (race 8) . Equibase . 11 December 1993 . 23 October 2020.
  33. Web site: 1992 Nashua Stakes Grade 3 - (race 8) . Equibase . 5 December 1992 . 23 October 2020.
  34. Web site: 1991 Nashua Stakes Grade 3 - (race 8) . Equibase . 7 December 1991 . 23 October 2020.
  35. News: Kyle's Our Man wins stakes race (1990 Nashua Stakes – race 8: held 15 December 1990) . . Hartford Courant. 16 December 1990 . 23 October 2020 . 292 .
  36. News: Champagneforashley Zips by 9 (1989 Nashua Stakes – race 8: held 10 December 1989) . . . 11 December 1989 . 23 October 2020 . 19 .
  37. News: Traskwood wows Angel in Nashua Stakes (1988 Nashua Stakes – race 8: held 17 December 1988) . . 18 December 1988 . 23 October 2020 . 104 .
  38. News: Cougarized gallops to Nashua victory (1987 Nashua Stakes – race 8: held 17 December 1987) . . 18 December 1987 . 23 October 2020 . 227 .
  39. News: Late charge propels Bold Summit to win (1986 Nashua Stakes – race 8: held 13 December 1986) . . . 14 December 1986 . 23 October 2020 . 16 .
  40. News: Raja's Revenge wins in stretch (1985 Nashua Stakes – race 8: held 14 December 1985) . . . 15 December 1985 . 23 October 2020 . 13 .
  41. News: Stone White Rallies Late To Win Nashua Stakes (1984 Nashua Stakes – race 8: held 1 December 1984) . . . 2 December 1984 . 23 October 2020 . 71 .
  42. News: Don Rickles Wins Laughing (1983 Nashua Stakes – race 8: held 26 November 1983) . . . 27 November 1983 . 23 October 2020 . 83 .
  43. News: I Enclose wins Nashua (1982 Nashua Stakes – race 8: held 27 November 1982) . . . 28 November 1982 . 23 October 2020 . 71 . Tom . Whelan.
  44. News: 'Our Escapade' wins at Aqueduct (1981 Nashua Stakes – race 8: held 22 November 1981) . . . 23 November 1981 . 23 October 2020 . 49 .
  45. News: First is last in Aqueduct's Nashua (1980 Nashua Stakes – race 8: held 22 November 1980) . . . 23 November 1980 . 23 October 2020 . 13 .
  46. News: Googolplex wins $54G Nashua Stakes in photo at Aqueduct (1979 Nashua Stakes – race 8: held 24 November 1979) . . 25 November 1979 . 23 October 2020 . 146 . Wes . Gaffer .
  47. News: Instrument Landing wins by 2 lengths at Aqueduct (1978 Nashua Stakes – race 8: held 12 November 1978) . . . 13 November 1978 . 23 October 2020 . 146 . Wes . Gaffer .
  48. News: Quadratic wins Nashua Stakes at Aqueduct (1977 Nashua Stakes – race 8: held 16 November 1977) . . . 17 November 1977 . 23 October 2020 . 84.
  49. News: 'On Time' 1st at Aqueduct (1976 Nashua Stakes – race 8: held 15 November 1976) . . 16 November 1976 . 23 October 2020 . 564 . Wes . Gaffer .
  50. News: 2-5 Favorite Big A Victor Before 9,441 (1975 Nashua Stakes – race 8: held 22 December 1975) . . 23 December 1976 . 23 October 2020 . 19 .

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