Pebbles Stakes Explained

Surface:Turf
Class:Grade III
Horse Race:Pebbles Stakes
Location:Aqueduct Racetrack
Queens, New York, United States
Inaugurated:1993 (at Belmont Park)
Website:NYRA
Distance:1 mile
Track:Left-handed
Qualification:Three-year-old fillies
Weight:124 lbs with allowances
Purse:$200,000 (since 2023)

The Pebbles Stakes is a Grade III American Thoroughbred horse race for three year old fillies over a distance of one mile on the turf held annually in November at Aqueduct Racetrack in Queens, New York. The event currently carries a purse of $200,000.

History

The event is named after Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum’s champion grass mare Pebbles. This chestnut mare won the 1985 Breeders' Cup Turf at Aqueduct as a four-year-old. Also at the age of 4, she was voted the U.S. Champion Female Turf Horse, and Champion Older Mare and Champion Miler in England.

The inaugural running of the event was on 1 September 1993 over a distance of miles and was won by Peter E. Blum's Statuette who won the event by a neck over the French bred mare Tricky Princess in a time of 1:40.68.

The following year the event was decreased to one mile but in 1995 the event was restored back to miles. [1]

From 1996 to 2003 the event was held under handicap conditions.[1]

In 1998 the distance was increased again to miles and the following year the event was classified as a Grade III event.[1]

In 2001 the event was split into two divisions.[2]

The event was run on the dirt track due to the conditions of the turf track in 1995, 2002 and 2005.[2]

In 2005 the distance of the event was decreased to the current distance of one mile.[1]

In 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States, NYRA did not schedule the event.

The American Graded Stakes Committee restored the event back to Grade III for 2022 after a period of 18 years.[3] Also the event in 2022 was moved to Aqueduct Racetrack due to infield tunnel and redevelopment work at Belmont Park.[4]

Records

Speed record:

Largest margin of victory:

Most wins by a jockey:

Most wins by a trainer:

Most wins by an owner:

Winners

YearWinnerJockeyTrainerOwnerDistanceTimePurseGradeRef
At Aqueduct – Pebbles Stakes
align=center 2023ImplicatedManuel FrancoChad C. BrownBradley Thoroughbreds, Belmar Racing & Breeding, Cambron Equine & Laura Leigh Stable align=center 1 milealign=center 1:35.82align=center $200,000align=center III[5]
align=center 2022Faith in Humanity (FR)Manuel FrancoChad C. BrownKlaravich Stablesalign=center 1 milealign=center 1:36.36align=center $150,000align=center III[6]
At Belmont Park
align=center 2021Spanish LoveaffairJunior AlvaradoMark E. CasseEclipse Thoroughbred Partners, Gary Barber & Michael Hernonalign=center 1 milealign=center 1:34.13align=center $150,000align=center Listed [7]
2020Race not held
align=center 2019Blowout (GB)John R. VelazquezChad C. BrownPeter M. Brantalign=center 1 milealign=center 1:33.35align=center $206,700align=center Listed [8]
align=center 2018Stella di Camelot (IRE)Eric CancelChad C. BrownMadaket Stables, Michael Dubb, Kent Spellman & Bethlehem Stables align=center 1 milealign=center 1:38.58align=center $200,000align=center Listed [9]
align=center 2017RubilindaJose L. OrtizChad C. BrownDon Alberto Stablealign=center 1 milealign=center 1:34.72align=center $200,000align=center Listed [10]
align=center 2016Thundering SkyAntonio A. GallardoGeorge WeaverMatthew Scheraalign=center 1 milealign=center 1:33.47align=center $200,000align=center Listed [11]
align=center 2015Partisan PoliticsJavier CastellanoChad C. BrownKlaravich Stables & William H. Lawrencealign=center 1 milealign=center 1:34.43align=center $200,000align=center Listed [12]
align=center 2014Lady Lara (IRE)Junior AlvaradoWilliam I. MottBen Sangsteralign=center 1 milealign=center 1:35.31align=center $200,000align=center Listed [13]
align=center 2013Discreet MarqIrad Ortiz Jr.Christophe ClementPatricia A. Generazioalign=center 1 milealign=center 1:34.19align=center $200,000align=center Listed [14]
align=center 2012Peace PreserverJohn R. VelazquezTodd A. PletcherAlto Racing align=center 1 milealign=center 1:38.40align=center $150,000align=center Listed [15]
align=center 2011Elusive PearlRamon A. DominguezMichael J. TrombettaRobert Goldsmithalign=center 1 milealign=center 1:36.61align=center $100,000align=center Listed [16]
align=center 2010ArunaH. Graham MotionFlaxman Holdings align=center 1 milealign=center 1:35.03align=center $100,000align=center Listed [17]
align=center 2009Miss CatalystJavier CastellanoTodd A. Pletcheralign=center 1 milealign=center 1:34.18align=center $100,000align=center Listed [18]
align=center 2008Remarkable RemyRamon A. DominguezJohn C. KimmelLive Oak Plantationalign=center 1 milealign=center 1:35.65align=center $121,000align=center Listed [19]
align=center 2007Cat CharmerEibar CoaH. Graham MotionDonald A. Adamalign=center 1 milealign=center 1:34.85align=center $111,000align=center Listed [20]
align=center 2006Quite a BrideCornelio VelasquezWilliam I. MottHaras Santa Maria de Ararasalign=center 1 milealign=center 1:33.56align=center $110,600align=center Listed [21]
align=center 2005Cayuga's WatersJerry D. BaileyWilliam I. MottLaue Ranchalign=center 1 milealign=center 1:37.19align=center $110,900align=center Listed [22]
align=center 2004Fortunate DamselJavier CastellanoHeriberto CedanoSpruce Pond Stablealign=center milesalign=center 1:48.80align=center $112,300align=center III[23]
Pebbles Handicap
align=center 2003Betty's WishJohn R. VelazquezRobert J. FrankelEdmund A. Gannalign=center milesalign=center 1:51.00align=center $110,300align=center III[24]
align=center 2002GliaJavier CastellanoRobert J. FrankelFlaxman Holdings align=center milesalign=center 1:49.68align=center $114,300align=center Listed [25]
align=center rowspan=22001Heads Will Roll (GB)Edgar S. PradoRobert J. FrankelAmerman Racing align=center rowspan=2 milesalign=center 1:47.75align=center $110,100align=center rowspan=2III[26]
Love n' Kiss S.Jose A. SantosChristophe ClementLael Stablesalign=center 1:47.50align=center $110,600[27]
align=center 2000Lady DoraJohn R. VelazquezMichael R. MatzFitz Eugene Dixon Jr.align=center milesalign=center 1:48.76align=center $87,075align=center III[28]
align=center 1999EzeRobbie DavisWilliam H. Turner Jr.Carlos C. Perezalign=center milesalign=center 1:52.96align=center $83,250align=center III[29]
align=center 1998Sophie My LoveJohn R. VelazquezRichard E. MandellaArthur A. Seeligson III & Ramona S. Bassalign=center milesalign=center 1:52.23align=center $85,250align=center Listed [30]
align=center 1997Jose A. SantosNicolas ClementEcurie Slymarc Farmalign=center milesalign=center 1:42.81align=center $85,625align=center Listed [31]
align=center 1996Rare BlendGary L. StevensH. Joseph Allenalign=center milesalign=center 1:44.47align=center $86,850align=center Listed [32]
Pebbles Stakes
align=center 1995Queen TuttaGary L. StevensMark A. HennigEdward P. Evansalign=center milesalign=center 1:43.27align=center $89,700align=center Listed [33]
align=center 1994SaxualityJulie KroneWilliam V. TerrillLeslie L. Alexanderalign=center 1 milealign=center 1:34.13align=center $69,300align=center Listed [34]
align=center 1993Statuette Mike E. SmithRichard DeStasioPeter E. Blumalign=center milesalign=center 1:40.68align=center $75,100align=center Listed [35]
Legend:

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Pebbles Stakes . equibase . 10 July 2022 . 10 July 2022.
  2. Web site: PEBBLES STAKES - MULTIPLE TRACKS . Thoroughbred Pedigree Online . 2022 . 13 July 2022.
  3. Web site: Angst . Frank . Blue Grass Stakes to Return to Grade 1 Status Keeneland's top Kentucky Derby prep among three races upgraded to grade 1 for 2022. . BloodHorse.com . 4 February 2022 . 28 January 2022.
  4. Web site: Ehalt . Bob . NYRA Shifts Belmont Fall Meet to Aqueduct Change will allow construction of infield tunnel, redevelopment plan to begin. . 28 July 2022 . 22 August 2022.
  5. Web site: 2023 Pebbles Stakes Grade III - (race 6) . Equibase . 11 November 2023 . 12 November 2023.
  6. Web site: 2022 Pebbles Stakes Grade III - (race 9) . Equibase . 18 September 2022 . 19 September 2022.
  7. Web site: 2021 Pebbles Stakes Listed - (race 9) . Equibase . 19 September 2021 . 10 July 2022.
  8. Web site: 2019 Pebbles Stakes Listed - (race 10) . Equibase . 14 September 2019 . 10 July 2022.
  9. Web site: 2018 Pebbles Stakes Listed - (race 9) . Equibase . 13 October 2018 . 10 July 2022.
  10. Web site: 2017 Pebbles Stakes Listed - (race 9) . Equibase . 14 October 2017 . 10 July 2022.
  11. Web site: 2016 Pebbles Stakes Listed - (race 8) . Equibase . 15 October 2016 . 10 July 2022.
  12. Web site: 2015 Pebbles Stakes Listed - (race 9) . Equibase . 12 October 2015 . 10 July 2022.
  13. Web site: 2014 Pebbles Stakes Listed - (race 9) . Equibase . 13 October 2014 . 10 July 2022.
  14. Web site: 2013 Pebbles Stakes Listed - (race 8) . Equibase . 14 October 2013 . 10 July 2022.
  15. Web site: 2012 Pebbles Stakes Listed - (race 9) . Equibase . 8 October 2012 . 10 July 2022.
  16. Web site: 2011 Pebbles Stakes Listed - (race 9) . Equibase . 10 October 2011 . 10 July 2022.
  17. Web site: 2010 Pebbles Stakes Listed - (race 8) . Equibase . 11 October 2010 . 10 July 2022.
  18. Web site: 2009 Pebbles Stakes Listed - (race 8) . Equibase . 12 October 2009 . 10 July 2022.
  19. Web site: 2008 Pebbles Stakes Listed - (race 8) . Equibase . 13 October 2008 . 10 July 2022.
  20. Web site: 2007 Pebbles Stakes Listed - (race 9) . Equibase . 8 October 2007 . 10 July 2022.
  21. Web site: 2006 Pebbles Stakes Listed - (race 9) . Equibase . 9 October 2006 . 10 July 2022.
  22. Web site: 2005 Pebbles Stakes Listed - (race 8) . Equibase . 10 October 2005 . 10 July 2022.
  23. Web site: 2004 Pebbles Stakes Grade 3 - (race 9) . Equibase . 11 October 2004 . 10 July 2022.
  24. Web site: 2003 Pebbles Handicap Grade 3 - (race 9) . Equibase . 13 October 2003 . 10 July 2022.
  25. Web site: 2002 Pebbles Handicap Listed - (race 8) . Equibase . 14 October 2002 . 10 July 2022.
  26. Web site: 2001 Pebbles Handicap Grade 3 - Division 1 (race 7) . Equibase . 14 October 2001 . 10 July 2022.
  27. Web site: 2001 Pebbles Handicap Grade 3 - Division 2 (race 9) . Equibase . 14 October 2001 . 10 July 2022.
  28. Web site: 2000 Pebbles Handicap Grade 3 - (race 9) . Equibase . 9 October 2000 . 10 July 2022.
  29. Web site: 1999 Pebbles Handicap Grade 3 - (race 9) . Equibase . 11 October 1999 . 10 July 2022.
  30. Web site: 1998 Pebbles Handicap Listed - (race 9) . Equibase . 12 October 1998 . 10 July 2022.
  31. Web site: 1997 Pebbles Handicap Listed - (race 8) . Equibase . 17 October 1997 . 10 July 2022.
  32. Web site: 1996 Pebbles Handicap Listed - (race 8) . Equibase . 4 October 1996 . 10 July 2022.
  33. Web site: 1995 Pebbles Stakes Listed - (race 8) . Equibase . 22 October 1995 . 10 July 2022.
  34. Web site: 1994 Pebbles Stakes Listed - (race 8) . Equibase . 2 September 1994 . 10 July 2022.
  35. Web site: 1993 Pebbles Stakes Listed - (race 8) . Equibase . 1 September 1993 . 10 July 2022.

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