Sands Point Stakes Explained

Surface:Turf
Class:Grade II
Horse Race:Sands Point Stakes
Location:Belmont Park
Elmont, New York, United States
Inaugurated:1995
Race Type:Thoroughbred – Flat racing
Website:NYRA
Distance: miles
Track:Left-handed
Qualification:Three-year-old fillies
Weight:124 lbs. with allowances
Purse:US$200,000 (2021)

The Sands Point Stakes is a Grade II American Thoroughbred horse race for three-year-old fillies over a distance of miles on the turf track scheduled annually in October at Belmont Park in Elmont, New York. The event currently offers a purse of $200,000.

History

The event is named after Sands Point, New York, a village located at the northernmost tip of the Cow Neck Peninsula on the North Shore of Long Island.

The event was inaugurated on 23 June 1995 as the Sands Point Handicap and was run over the mile distance with Perfect Arc ridden by US Hall of Fame jockey John R. Velazquez winning the event by five lengths over the odds-on favorite Miss Union Avenue in a time of 1:43.14. Perfect Arc in 1995 was crowned New York State Horse of the Year. [1]

In 1997 the distance of the event was increased to mile.[2]

In 1998 the conditions of the event were changed from a handicap to stakes allowance race.[3] That same year the event was classified as Grade III.[2]

In 2001 and 2003 the event was downgraded to a Listed event when it was raced on the main track due to inclement weather.[2]

In 2008 the event was upgraded to Grade II.[3]

In 2020 the distance of the event was decreased to one mile and the following year the distance was reverted to miles.[2]

Records

Speed record:

Margins:

Most wins by an owner:

Most wins by a trainer:

Most wins by a jockey:

Winners

YearWinnerJockeyTrainerOwnerDistanceTimePurseGradeRef
At Aqueduct
align=center 2023Jamie SpencerCharlie ApplebyGodolphinalign=center milesalign=center 1:53.56align=center $200,000align=center II[4]
align=center 2022Skims (GB)John R. VelazquezClaude R. McGaughey IIIAndrew Rosenalign=center milesalign=center 1:51.14align=center $200,000align=center II[5]
Sands Point Stakes
align=center 2021Fluffy SocksJoel RosarioChad C. BrownHead of Plains Partnersalign=center milesalign=center 1:48.48align=center $200,000align=center II[6]
align=center 2020Tamahere (FR) Irad Ortiz Jr.Chad C. BrownSwift Thoroughbreds, Madaket Stables & Wonder Stablesalign=center 1 milealign=center 1:35.21align=center $150,000align=center II[7]
align=center 2019Joel RosarioChad C. BrownKlaravich Stablesalign=center milesalign=center 1:48.44align=center $203,200align=center II[8]
align=center 2018CaliforniagoldrushFlavien PratNeil D. DrysdaleAlice Bamfordalign=center milesalign=center 1:54.06align=center $400,000align=center II[9]
align=center 2017Uni (GB)Irad Ortiz Jr.Chad C. BrownMichael Dubb, Head Of Plains Partners, Robert LaPenta & Bethlehem Stablealign=center milesalign=center 1:48.97align=center $400,000align=center II[10]
align=center 2016On LeaveJose L. OrtizStuart Janney IIIalign=center milesalign=center 1:47.82align=center $500,000align=center II[11]
align=center 2015Sentiero ItaliaJoel RosarioKiaran P. McLaughlinGodolphinalign=center milesalign=center 1:48.83align=center $500,000align=center II[12]
align=center 2014Ball DancingJoe BravoChad C. BrownWilliam S. Farish III & Steve F. Mooneyalign=center milesalign=center 1:50.18align=center $500,000align=center II[13]
align=center 2013Discreet MarqJose LezcanoChristophe ClementPatricia A. Generazioalign=center milesalign=center 1:42.50align=center $200,000align=center II[14]
align=center 2012Better LuckyEddie CastroThomas AlbertraniDarley Stablealign=center milesalign=center 1:42.75align=center $200,000align=center II[15]
align=center 2011Winter MemoriesJose LezcanoJames J. TonerPhillips Racing Partnershipalign=center milesalign=center 1:42.61align=center $150,000align=center II[16]
align=center 2010Check the LabelH. Graham MotionBrereton C. Jonesalign=center milesalign=center 1:47.16align=center $150,000align=center II[17]
align=center 2009Gozzip GirlKent J. DesormeauxThomas AlbertraniFarnsworth Stablesalign=center milesalign=center 1:51.24align=center $150,000align=center II[18]
align=center 2008Raw SilkAlan GarciaThomas AlbertraniDarley Stablealign=center milesalign=center 1:48.46align=center $150,000align=center II[19]
align=center rowspan=22007Bit of WhimsyEdgar S. PradoBarclay TaggVirginia Kraft Paysonalign=center rowspan=2 milesalign=center rowspan=21:48.53align=center rowspan=2$109,000align=center rowspan=2III[20]
RutherienneGarrett K. GomezChristophe ClementJoyce Young
align=center 2006Wait A WhileGarrett K. GomezTodd A. PletcherArindel Farmalign=center milesalign=center 1:49.25align=center $104,200align=center III[21]
align=center 2005Melhor AindaJohn R. VelazquezRobert J. FrankelT N T Studalign=center milesalign=center 1:47.50align=center $111,200align=center III[22]
align=center 2004Mambo SlewEdgar S. PradoPatrick L. BianconeFrank Manganaroalign=center milesalign=center 1:47.24align=center $114,800align=center III[23]
align=center 2003SavedbythelightRichard MiglioreRichard A. Violette Jr.Earle I. Mackalign=center milesalign=center 1:49.18align=center $114,600align=center Listed [24]
align=center 2002RiskaverseRobbie DavisPatrick J. KellyFox Ridge Farm Inc.align=center milesalign=center 1:51.63align=center $116,100align=center III[25]
align=center 2001TweedsideRichard MiglioreTodd A. PletcherEugene & Laura Melnykalign=center milesalign=center 1:50.43align=center $107,800align=center Listed [26]
align=center 2000GaviolaJerry D. BaileyWilliam H. Turner Jr.Twilite Farmsalign=center milesalign=center 1:47.77align=center $111,300align=center III[27]
align=center 1999Perfect StingPat DayJoe OrsenoStronach Stablealign=center milesalign=center 1:46.99align=center $108,600align=center III[28]
align=center 1998RecordingJorge F. ChavezJonathan E. SheppardAugustin Stablealign=center milesalign=center 1:48.93align=center $116,000align=center III[29]
Sands Point Handicap
align=center 1997Auntie MameJerry D. BaileyAngel A. Penna Jr.Lazy F Ranchalign=center milesalign=center 1:46.65align=center $111,200align=center Listed [30]
align=center 1996Merit WingsRobbie DavisThomas J. SkiffingtonJames W. Phillipsalign=center milesalign=center 1:45.83align=center $87,613align=center Listed [31]
align=center 1995Perfect ArcJohn R. VelazquezAngel A. Penna Jr.Brazil Stablesalign=center milesalign=center 1:43.14align=center $82,326align=center Listed [32]
Legend:

See also

List of American and Canadian Graded races

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Multiple NY-bred Champion Perfect Arc Dies at Age 28 . New York Thoroughbred Breeders . 28 August 2020 . 6 October 2020.
  2. Web site: Sands Point Stakes Profile. www.equibase.com . 2020 . 6 October 2020 .
  3. Web site: SANDS POINT STAKES - MULTIPLE TRACKS . 2020 . 6 October 2020.
  4. Web site: 2023 Sands Point Stakes Grade 2 - (race 2) . Equibase . 14 October 2023 . 15 October 2023.
  5. Web site: 2022 Sands Point Stakes Grade 2 - (race 9) . Equibase . 15 October 2022 . 16 October 2022.
  6. Web site: 2021 Sands Point Stakes Grade 2 - (race 6) . Equibase . 16 October 2021.
  7. Web site: 2020 Sands Point Stakes Grade 2 - (race 10) . Equibase . 10 October 2020 . 12 October 2020.
  8. Web site: 2019 Sands Point Stakes Grade 2 - (race 9) . Equibase . 12 October 2019 . 5 October 2020.
  9. Web site: 2018 Sands Point Stakes Grade 2 - (race 9) . Equibase . 15 September 2018 . 5 October 2020.
  10. Web site: 2017 Sands Point Stakes Grade 2 - (race 9) . Equibase . 16 September 2017 . 5 October 2020.
  11. Web site: 2016 Sands Point Stakes Grade 2 - (race 9) . Equibase . 17 September 2016 . 5 October 2020.
  12. Web site: 2015 Sands Point Stakes Grade 2 - (race 9) . Equibase . 12 September 2015 . 5 October 2020.
  13. Web site: 2014 Sands Point Stakes Grade 2 - (race 8) . Equibase . 13 September 2014 . 5 October 2020.
  14. Web site: 2013 Sands Point Stakes Grade 2 - (race 7) . Equibase . 27 May 2013 . 5 October 2020.
  15. Web site: 2012 Sands Point Stakes Grade 2 - (race 7) . Equibase . 28 May 2012 . 5 October 2020.
  16. Web site: 2011 Sands Point Stakes Grade 2 - (race 9) . Equibase . 30 May 2011 . 5 October 2020.
  17. Web site: 2010 Sands Point Stakes Grade 2 - (race 9) . Equibase . 31 May 2010 . 5 October 2020.
  18. Web site: 2009 Sands Point Stakes Grade 2 - (race 9) . Equibase . 30 May 2009 . 5 October 2020.
  19. Web site: 2008 Sands Point Stakes Grade 2 - (race 9) . Equibase . 31 May 2008 . 5 October 2020.
  20. Web site: 2007 Sands Point Stakes Grade 3 - (race 8) . Equibase . 2 June 2007 . 5 October 2020.
  21. Web site: 2006 Sands Point Stakes Grade 3 - (race 8) . Equibase . 3 June 2006 . 5 October 2020.
  22. Web site: 2005 Sands Point Stakes Grade 3 - (race 8) . Equibase . 5 June 2005 . 5 October 2020.
  23. Web site: 2004 Sands Point Stakes Grade 3 - (race 8) . Equibase . 13 June 2004 . 5 October 2020.
  24. Web site: 2003 Sands Point Stakes Listed - (race 8) . Equibase . 15 June 2003 . 5 October 2020.
  25. Web site: 2002 Sands Point Stakes Grade 3 - (race 8) . Equibase . 16 June 2002 . 5 October 2020.
  26. Web site: 2001 Sands Point Stakes Listed - (race 8) . Equibase . 17 June 2001 . 5 October 2020.
  27. Web site: 2000 Sands Point Stakes Grade 3 - (race 8) . Equibase . 18 June 2000 . 5 October 2020.
  28. Web site: 1999 Sands Point Stakes Grade 3 - (race 8) . Equibase . 6 June 1999 . 5 October 2020.
  29. Web site: 1998 Sands Point Stakes Grade 3 - (race 8) . Equibase . 21 June 1998 . 5 October 2020.
  30. Web site: 1997 Sands Point Handicap Listed - (race 9) . Equibase . 29 June 1997 . 5 October 2020.
  31. Web site: 1996 Sands Point Handicap Listed - (race 9) . Equibase . 30 June 1996 . 5 October 2020.
  32. Web site: 1995 Sands Point Handicap Listed - (race 8) . Equibase . 23 June 1995 . 5 October 2020.

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