True North Stakes Explained

Class:Grade II
Horse Race:True North Stakes
Location:Belmont Park
Elmont, New York, United States
Inaugurated:1979
Race Type:Thoroughbred – Flat racing
Distance: furlongs
Surface:Dirt
Track:left-handed
Qualification:Four-years-old and older
Weight:124lbs with allowances
Purse:US$350,000 (2024)

The True North Stakes is a Grade II American Thoroughbred horse race for horses aged four years old and older held over a distance of six and half furlongs on dirt scheduled annually in early June at Belmont Park in Elmont, New York. The event currently carries a purse of $350,000.

History

The True North is named for the winner of the 1945 Fall Highweight Handicap, W. Deering Howe's, True North.

The event was inaugurated on 9 July 1979 as the True North Handicap and was won by the longshot Moleolus in a time of 1:10.

The event was classified as Grade III in 1982 and upgraded to Grade II in 1985. The only mare to win the event was Gold Beauty in 1993.[1]

In winning the 1987 edition of the True North Handicap, Groovy earned a Beyer Speed Figure of 134.[2]

In 2014 the conditions of the race changed to a stakes race. In 2017 the distance of the race was changed from 6 furlongs to furlongs.[3]

In 2024 the event was moved to Saratoga Racetrack due to infield tunnel and redevelopment work at Belmont Park.[4]

Records

Speed record:

Most wins:

Most wins by a trainer:

Margin:

Most wins by a jockey:

Most wins by an owner:

Winners

YearWinnerAgeJockeyTrainerOwnerDistanceTimePurseGradeRef
At Saratoga – True North Stakes
align=center 2024Baby Yoda align=center 6Eric CancelWilliam I. MottPantofel Stable, Wachtel Stable, Gary Barber & Jerold L. Zaroalign=center furlongsalign=center 1:14.62align=center $350,000align=center II[5]
At Belmont Park
align=center 2023Elite Poweralign=center 5Irad Ortiz Jr.William I. MottJuddmontealign=center furlongsalign=center 1:15.65align=center $250,000align=center II[6]
align=center 2022Jackie's Warrioralign=center 4Joel RosarioSteven M. AsmussenJudy & J.Kirk Robisonalign=center furlongsalign=center 1:15.09align=center $300,000align=center II[7]
align=center 2021Firenze Firealign=center 6Jose OrtizKelly BreenMr Amore Stablesalign=center furlongsalign=center 1:15.52align=center $300,000align=center II[8]
align=center 2020Firenze Firealign=center 5Irad Ortiz Jr.Kelly BreenMr Amore Stablesalign=center furlongsalign=center 1:15.53align=center $150,000align=center II[9]
align=center 2019Catalina Cruiseralign=center 5Joel RosarioJohn W. SadlerHronis Racingalign=center furlongsalign=center 1:14.85align=center $250,000align=center II[10]
align=center 2018Imperial Hintalign=center 5Javier CastellanoLuis Carvajal Jr.Raymond Mamonealign=center furlongsalign=center 1:15.02align=center $240,000align=center II[11]
align=center 2017Roy Halign=center 5Paco LopezPeter L. MillerRockingham Ranchalign=center 6 furlongsalign=center 1:08.59align=center $250,000align=center II[12]
align=center 2016Jokingalign=center 7Manuel FrancoCharlton BakerCharlton Bakeralign=center 6 furlongsalign=center 1:08.04align=center $240,000align=center II[13]
align=center 2015Rock Fallalign=center 4Javier CastellanoTodd A. PletcherStonestreet Stablesalign=center 6 furlongsalign=center 1:08.37align=center $250,000align=center II[14]
align=center 2014Palacealign=center 5José L. OrtizLinda L. RiceAntonino Miuccioalign=center 6 furlongsalign=center 1:08.29align=center $250,000align=center II[15]
True North Handicap
align=center 2013Fast Bulletalign=center 5Joel RosarioBob BaffertZayat Stablesalign=center 6 furlongsalign=center 1:08.27align=center $400,000align=center II[16]
align=center 2012Caixa Eletronicaalign=center 7Javier CastellanoTodd A. PletcherRepole Stablesalign=center 6 furlongsalign=center 1:09.52align=center $400,000align=center II[17]
align=center 2011Trappe Shotalign=center 4John R. VelazquezMill Housealign=center 6 furlongsalign=center 1:08.86align=center $250,000align=center II[18]
align=center 2010Bribon (FR)align=center 7Garrett K. GomezTodd A. PletcherDerrick Smithalign=center 6 furlongsalign=center 1:09.63align=center $250,000align=center II[19]
align=center 2009Fabulous Strikealign=center 6Todd M. BeattieWalter Downeyalign=center 6 furlongsalign=center 1:07.85align=center $250,000align=center II[20]
align=center 2008Benny the Bullalign=center 5Edgar S. PradoRichard E. Dutrow Jr.IEAH Stables, James Cohen, Pegasus Holdings Group & Sanford H. Robbins align=center 6 furlongsalign=center 1:09.06align=center $250,000align=center II[21]
align=center 2007Will He Shinealign=center 5Edgar S. PradoDale L. RomansSaviaro Pugliese & Marc Wexleralign=center 6 furlongsalign=center 1:08.70align=center $200,000align=center II[22]
align=center 2006Anewalign=center 5Alan GarciaSteven M. AsmussenChrome Cowboy Racing & Raymond Vitoloalign=center 6 furlongsalign=center 1:08.10align=center $200,000align=center II[23]
align=center 2005Woke Up Dreaminalign=center 5Mike E. SmithBob BaffertMichael E. Pegramalign=center 6 furlongsalign=center 1:08.38align=center $212,900align=center II[24]
align=center 2004Speightstownalign=center 6John R. VelazquezTodd A. PletcherEugene Melnykalign=center 6 furlongsalign=center 1:08.04align=center $206,400align=center II[25]
align=center 2003Shake You Downalign=center 5Michael J. LuzziScott A. LakeRobert L. Cole Jr.align=center 6 furlongsalign=center 1:09.40align=center $190,000align=center II[26]
align=center 2002Explicitalign=center 5Lonnie MecheIan P. D. JoryMarvin Malmuthalign=center 6 furlongsalign=center 1:09.80align=center $250,000align=center II[27]
align=center 2001align=center 7Aaron GryderJuan SereyJohn Rotellaalign=center 6 furlongsalign=center 1:08.60align=center $150,000align=center II[28]
align=center 2000Intidabalign=center 7Robbie DavisKiaran P. McLaughlinShadwell Stablealign=center 6 furlongsalign=center 1:10.00align=center $150,000align=center II[29]
align=center 1999Kashatreyaalign=center 5Jean-Luc SamynJohn O. HertlerSeymour Cohnalign=center 6 furlongsalign=center 1:09.60align=center $150,000align=center II[30]
align=center 1998Richter Scalealign=center 4Jerry D. BaileyWilliam I. MottNancy & Richard Kasteralign=center 6 furlongsalign=center 1:08.80align=center $138,600align=center II[31]
align=center 1997Punch Linealign=center 7Robbie DavisWilliam H. Turner Jr.Althea Richardsalign=center 6 furlongsalign=center 1:08.80align=center $110,300align=center II[32]
align=center 1996Not Surprisingalign=center 6Robbie DavisJudson Van WorpRobert Van Worpalign=center 6 furlongsalign=center 1:09.00align=center $111,200align=center II[33]
align=center 1995Waldoboroalign=center 4Eddie MapleEmory A. Hamiltonalign=center 6 furlongsalign=center 1:09.60align=center $110,500align=center II[34]
align=center 1994Friendly Loveralign=center 6Rick WilsonJoseph H. Pierce Jr.Pastime Stablealign=center 6 furlongsalign=center 1:09.60align=center $112,300align=center II[35]
align=center 1993Lion Cavernalign=center 4Julie KroneWilliam I. MottSheikh Mohammedalign=center 6 furlongsalign=center 1:10.20align=center $115,200align=center II[36]
align=center 1992Shining Bidalign=center 4Eddie MapleJack B. MorganDeborah A. Matzalign=center 6 furlongsalign=center 1:08.20align=center $119,800align=center II[37]
align=center 1991Diabloalign=center 4Julie KroneWilliam I. MottBertram R. Firestonealign=center 6 furlongsalign=center 1:08.20align=center $116,200align=center II[38]
align=center 1990Mr. Nickersonalign=center 4Chris AntleyMark J. ReidRobert H. A. Nixonalign=center 6 furlongsalign=center 1:10.40align=center $85,600align=center II[39]
align=center 1989Dancing Spreealign=center 4Ángel Cordero Jr.Claude R. McGaughey IIIOgden Phippsalign=center 6 furlongsalign=center 1:09.40align=center $113,600align=center II[40]
align=center 1988§ High Britealign=center 4Ángel Cordero Jr.D. Wayne LukasH. Joseph Allenalign=center 6 furlongsalign=center 1:10.00align=center $113,000align=center II[41]
align=center 1987Groovyalign=center 4Ángel Cordero Jr.José MartínLone Star Stablealign=center 6 furlongsalign=center 1:07.80align=center $108,800align=center II[42]
align=center 1986Phone Trickalign=center 4Jorge VelásquezRichard E. MandellaHowell Wynnealign=center 6 furlongsalign=center 1:09.00align=center $110,800align=center II[43]
align=center 1985Cannon Shellalign=center 6D. J. MurphyChester RossSeymour Cohnalign=center 6 furlongsalign=center 1:10.80align=center $87,000align=center II [44]
align=center 1984align=center 4Jorge VelásquezH. Allen JerkensBohemia Stablealign=center 6 furlongsalign=center 1:09.80align=center $86,850align=center III[45]
align=center 1983‡ Gold Beautyalign=center 4Don BrumfieldWilliam Curtis Jr.Mrs. Philip Hofmannalign=center 6 furlongsalign=center 1:10.40align=center $84,600align=center III[46]
align=center 1982Shimatoreealign=center 3Mario G. PinoclaudRichard E. Dutrow Sr.Rif'at Hussainalign=center 6 furlongsalign=center 1:08.60align=center $82,650align=center [47]
align=center 1981Joanie's Chiefalign=center 4Jean-Luc SamynEugene JacobsPeter Barberinoalign=center 6 furlongsalign=center 1:09.00align=center $58,800align=center [48]
align=center 1980Syncopatealign=center 5Laffit Pincay Jr.Ron McAnallyElmendorf Farmalign=center 6 furlongsalign=center 1:09.20align=center $55,000align=center [49]
align=center 1979Moleolusalign=center 4Jean-Luc SamynPatrick J. KellyLive Oak Plantation Racingalign=center 6 furlongsalign=center 1:10.40align=center $42,225align=center [50]

Notes:
‡ Filly or Mare
§ Ran as part of an entry

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: TRUE NORTH HANDICAP – MULTIPLE TRACKSS. Thoroughbred Pedigree Online. 2020. 26 June 2020.
  2. https://books.google.com/books?id=95eT3DxH5cAC&dq=roseben,+Groovy,+Beyer&pg=PA57 Beyer, Andrew Beyer on Speed: New Strategies for Racetrack Betting, p.57 (1995) Houghton Mifflin
  3. Web site: True North Stakes (Gr. 2) . equibase . 9 June 2018 . 9 June 2018.
  4. Web site: NYRA sets 2024 calendar, with Belmont Stakes at Saratoga . nyra.com . . 5 May 2024 . January 24, 2024.
  5. Web site: 2024 True North Stakes Presented by F. W. Webb Grade 2 - (race 4) . Equibase . 8 June 2024 . 10 June 2024.
  6. Web site: 2023 True North Stakes Grade 2 - (race 3) . Equibase . 10 June 2023.
  7. Web site: 2022 True North Stakes Grade 2 - (race 9) . Equibase . 10 June 2022 . 11 June 2022.
  8. Web site: 2021 True North Stakes Grade 2 - (race 7) . Equibase . 4 June 2021.
  9. Web site: 2020 True North Stakes Grade 2 – (race 9) . Equibase . 27 June 2020 . 29 June 2020.
  10. Web site: 2019 True North Stakes Grade 2 – (race 8) . Equibase . 7 June 2019 . 25 June 2020.
  11. Web site: 2018 True North Stakes Grade 2 – (race 8) . Equibase . 8 June 2018 . 25 June 2020.
  12. Web site: 2017 True North Stakes Grade 2 – (race 8) . Equibase . 9 June 2017 . 25 June 2020.
  13. Web site: 2016 True North Stakes Grade 2 – (race 8) . Equibase . 10 June 2016 . 25 June 2020.
  14. Web site: 2015 True North Stakes Grade 2 – (race 8) . Equibase . 5 June 2015 . 25 June 2020.
  15. Web site: 2014 True North Stakes Grade 2 – (race 9) . Equibase . 6 June 2014 . 25 June 2020.
  16. Web site: 2013 RTN True North Handicap Grade 2 – (race 7) . Equibase . 8 June 2013 . 25 June 2020.
  17. Web site: 2012 True North Handicap Grade 2 – (race 7) . Equibase . 9 June 2012 . 25 June 2020.
  18. Web site: 2011 True North Handicap Grade 2 – (race 7) . Equibase . 11 June 2011 . 25 June 2020.
  19. Web site: 2010 True North Handicap Grade 2 – (race 8) . Equibase . 5 June 2010 . 25 June 2020.
  20. Web site: 2009 True North Handicap Grade 2 – (race 6) . Equibase . 6 June 2009 . 25 June 2020.
  21. Web site: 2008 True North Handicap Grade 2 – (race 6) . Equibase . 7 June 2008 . 25 June 2020.
  22. Web site: 2007 True North Handicap Grade 2 – (race 6) . Equibase . 9 June 2007 . 25 June 2020.
  23. Web site: 2006 True North Handicap Grade 2 – (race 6) . Equibase . 10 June 2006 . 25 June 2020.
  24. Web site: 2005 True North Breeders' Cup Handicap Grade 2 – (race 6) . Equibase . 11 June 2005 . 25 June 2020.
  25. Web site: 2004 True North Breeders' Cup Handicap Grade 2 – (race 7) . Equibase . 5 June 2004 . 25 June 2020.
  26. Web site: 2003 True North Breeders' Cup Handicap Grade 2 – (race 7) . Equibase . 7 June 2003 . 25 June 2020.
  27. Web site: 2002 True North Breeders' Cup Handicap Grade 2 – (race 6) . Equibase . 8 June 2002 . 25 June 2020.
  28. Web site: 2001 True North Handicap Grade 2 – (race 6) . Equibase . 9 June 2001 . 25 June 2020.
  29. Web site: 2000 True North Handicap Grade 2 – (race 8) . Equibase . 10 June 2000 . 25 June 2020.
  30. Web site: 1999 True North Handicap Grade 2 – (race 8) . Equibase . 5 June 1999 . 25 June 2020.
  31. Web site: 1998 True North Handicap Grade 2 – (race 5) . Equibase . 6 June 1998 . 25 June 2020.
  32. Web site: 1997 True North Handicap Grade 2 – (race 6) . Equibase . 7 June 1997 . 25 June 2020.
  33. Web site: 1996 True North Handicap Grade 2 – (race 7) . Equibase . 8 June 1996 . 25 June 2020.
  34. Web site: 1995 True North Handicap Grade 2 – (race 9) . Equibase . 15 July 1995 . 25 June 2020.
  35. Web site: 1994 True North Handicap Grade 2 – (race 8) . Equibase . 16 July 1994 . 25 June 2020.
  36. Web site: 1993 True North Handicap Grade 2 – (race 9) . Equibase . 20 June 1993 . 25 June 2020.
  37. Web site: 1992 True North Handicap Grade 2 – (race 8) . Equibase . 20 June 1992 . 25 June 2020.
  38. Web site: 1991 True North Handicap Grade 2 – (race 8) . Equibase . 22 June 1991 . 25 June 2020.
  39. News: Belmont Park Charts (1990 True North Handicap – race 8: held 23 June 1990) . . 24 June 1990 . 25 June 2020 . 75.
  40. News: Dancing Spree wins True North 'Cap (1989 True North Handicap – race 8: held 24 June 1989) . . 25 June 1989 . 25 June 2020 . 52.
  41. News: High Brite wins True North (1988 True North Handicap – race 8: held 21 June 1988) . . . 20 June 1988 . 25 June 2020 . 42.
  42. News: Groovy wins True North (1987 True North Handicap – race 8: held 21 June 1988) . . Hartford Courant. 22 June 1987 . 25 June 2020 . 90.
  43. News: Phone Trick stays unbeaten (1986 True North Handicap – race 8: held 22 June 1986) . . The Courier-Journal. 23 June 1986 . 25 June 2020 . 16, 29.
  44. News: Phone Trick stays unbeaten (1985 True North Handicap – race 8: held 23 June 1985) . . . 24 June 1985 . 25 June 2020 . 47.
  45. News: A Super Day by Jorge (1984 True North Handicap – race 8: held 24 June 1984) . . 25 June 1984 . 25 June 2020 . 54 . Joe . O'Day .
  46. News: Gold Beauty, a filly, Beats 7 colts by 2½ (1983 True North Handicap – race 8: held 24 June 1983) . . 27 June 1983 . 25 June 2020 . 59 . Joe . O'Day .
  47. News: Shimatoree sprints to win True North Handicap (1982 True North Handicap – race 8: held 3 July 1982) . . 4 July 1982 . 25 June 2020 . 343 . Wes . Gaffer .
  48. News: Joanie's Chief ruins Proud Appeal's return (1981 True North Handicap – race 8: held 3 July 1981) . . 4 July 1981 . 25 June 2020 . 71 . Jenny . Kellner .
  49. News: Syncopate stretch run nudges Isella by a nose (1980 True North Handicap – race 8: held 6 July 1980) . . 7 July 1980 . 25 June 2020 . 63 . Russ . Harris.
  50. Inaugural Running of True North Handicap News: $61 Moleolus wins first True North (1979 True North Handicap – race 8: held 8 July 1979) . . 9 July 1979 . 25 June 2020 . 58 . Gene . Ward.

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