Waya Stakes Explained

Surface:Turf
Class:Grade III
Horse Race:Waya Stakes
Location:Belmont Park
Elmont, New York, United States
Inaugurated:1992 (at Saratoga Race Course)
Race Type:Thoroughbred – Flat racing
Distance: miles
Track:Left-handed
Qualification:Fillies and Mares, three years old and older
Weight:Base weights with allowances:
4-year-olds and up: 126 lbs.
3-year-olds: 122 lbs.
Purse:US$200,000 (since 2022)
Sponsor:Fasig-Tipton (since 2019)

The Waya Stakes is a Grade III American Thoroughbred horse race for fillies and mares, three years old and older run over a distance of miles on the turf held annually in October at Belmont Park in Elmont, New York. The event offers a purse of $200,000.

History

The race was inaugurated on 24 August 1992 and was run over the distance miles on the Inner Turf track at Saratoga Race Course in Saratoga Springs, New York.

The event is named in honor of the French-bred multiple graded stakes-winning mare Waya[1] who received the 1979 Eclipse Award as the American Champion Older Female Horse. Waya won the 1978 rendition of the Grade II Diana Handicap at Saratoga.[1]

In 1996 and 1997 the event was moved to the main turf track and run at a longer distance of miles.[2]

The event was idle for 5 years from 1998 to 2002 and when it resumed in 2003 it had lost its Listed classification. The renewal was also taken off the Inner Turf track and run on the sloppy dirt track.[3] The event was not held in 2008[3] and run on the dirt in 2004, 2007, and 2018.[3]

In 2015 the event was upgraded to Grade III[4] but since the event was taken off the turf in 2018 it only was a Listed type event.[3]

In 2021 the event was moved to Belmont Park and the distance was shortened to miles.[5]

In 2022 the event was moved to Aqueduct Racetrack due to infield tunnel and redevelopment work at Belmont Park.[6]

Records

Speed record:

Margins:

Most wins
Most wins by a trainer
Most wins by an owner

Winners

YearWinnerAgeJockeyTrainerOwnerDistanceTimePurseGradeRef
At Aqueduct
align=center 2023McKulick (GB)align=center 4Irad Ortiz Jr.Chad C. BrownKlaravich Stablesalign=center milesalign=center 2:20.10align=center $200,000align=center III
align=center 2022Rocky Sky (IRE)align=center 5Manuel FrancoChad C. BrownPeter M. Brantalign=center milesalign=center 2:21.42align=center $200,000align=center III[7]
At Belmont Park
align=center 2021 My Sister Nat (FR)align=center 6José L. OrtizChad C. BrownPeter M. Brantalign=center milesalign=center 2:15.37align=center $300,000align=center III[8]
At Saratoga
align=center 2020 My Sister Nat (FR)align=center 5José L. OrtizChad C. BrownPeter M. Brantalign=center milesalign=center 2:30.26align=center $150,000align=center III[9]
align=center 2019Fools Goldalign=center 4Javier CastellanoChad C. BrownWise Racingalign=center milesalign=center 2:27.21align=center $200,000align=center III[10]
align=center 2018Tricky Escapealign=center 5Lynn A. AshbyJon A. Marshallalign=center milesalign=center 2:04.08align=center $186,000align=center Listed [11]
align=center 2017Estrechada (ARG)align=center 6Javier CastellanoMike PuypeSlugo Racingalign=center milesalign=center 2:27.49align=center $200,000align=center III[12]
align=center 2016Guapaza (CHI)align=center 5Javier CastellanoChad C. BrownDon Alberto Stablealign=center milesalign=center 2:25.96align=center $200,000align=center III[13]
align=center 2015Goldy Espony (FR)align=center 4Kendrick CarmoucheChad C. BrownSwift Thoroughbreds & Bradley Thoroughbredsalign=center milesalign=center 2:29.04align=center $200,000align=center III[14]
align=center 2014Cat's Clawalign=center 4Cornelio H. VelasquezJonathan E. SheppardHelen C. Alexander & Jon S. & Sarah Kellyalign=center milesalign=center 2:27.08align=center $100,000align=center Listed [15]
align=center 2013Qushchi (GB)align=center 5Edgar S. PradoH. Graham MotionAndrew Stonealign=center milesalign=center 2:27.21align=center $100,000align=center Listed [16]
align=center 2012Kissable (IRE)align=center 4John R. VelazquezRoger L. AttfieldThree Chimneys Racing & Trevor Harrisalign=center milesalign=center 2:32.52align=center $100,000align=center Listed [17]
align=center 2011Emerald Beechalign=center 5Alex O. SolisAugustin Stablealign=center milesalign=center 2:30.86align=center $79,000align=center Listed [18]
align=center 2010align=center 5Kent J. DesormeauxWilliam I. MottSwettenham Studalign=center milesalign=center 2:27.46align=center $70,000align=center [19]
Signature Stallions Stakes
align=center 2009Queen of Heartsalign=center 4Jose L. EspinozaJames A. JerkensSusan Moore & M&M Thoroughbred Partnersalign=center milesalign=center 2:27.85align=center $73,500align=center [20]
2008 Race not held
Waya Stakes
align=center 2007Nunneryalign=center 4Shaun BridgmohanWilliam I. MottClaiborne Farmalign=center milesalign=center 1:59.89align=center $84,050align=center [21]
align=center 2006Shared Dreams (GB)align=center 4Edgar S. PradoChristophe ClementSarah & Robin Leighalign=center milesalign=center 2:29.08align=center $74,450align=center [22]
align=center 2005Latice (IRE)align=center 4José A. SantosJonathan E. SheppardAugustin Stablealign=center milesalign=center 2:28.70align=center $66,700align=center [23]
align=center 2004Bounding Charmalign=center 4Jerry D. BaileyWilliam I. MottAugustin Stablealign=center milesalign=center 1:58.51align=center $65,700align=center [24]
align=center 2003May Gatoralign=center 4Jerry D. BaileySteven B. FlintRichard, Bertram & Elaine Kleinalign=center milesalign=center 1:51.34align=center $63,800align=center [25]
1998 - 2002Race not held
align=center 1997Born Twice align=center 4Jean-Luc SamynPhilip Johnson Sullimar Stablealign=center milesalign=center 2:47.60align=center $59,950align=center Listed [26]
align=center 1996Ampulla align=center 5Shane SellersPatrick Byrne North Cliff Farms align=center milesalign=center 2:40.19align=center $83,900align=center Listed [27]
align=center 1995La Turka align=center 4José A. SantosBarclay TaggLuis de Hechavarriaalign=center milesalign=center 2:16.35align=center $55,250align=center Listed [28]
align=center 1994Saratoga Sourcealign=center 5Julie KroneAugustin Stablealign=center milesalign=center 2:16.98align=center $55,200align=center Listed [29]
align=center 1993Saratoga Sourcealign=center 4Julie KroneAugustin Stablealign=center milesalign=center 2:15.85align=center $54,000align=center Listed [30]
align=center 1992Fairy Gardenalign=center 4Mike E. SmithRoger L. AttfieldBarry R. Ostragealign=center milesalign=center 2:13.35align=center $55,400align=center Listed [31]
Legend:

See also

List of American and Canadian Graded races

Notes and References

  1. Web site: WAYA (FR) b. M, 1974 – 29 Starts, 14 Wins, 6 Places, 4 Shows Career Earnings: $822,948 . Thoroughbred Pedigree Online . 2020 . 9 May 2020.
  2. Web site: Fasig-Tipton Waya . . 2019 . 9 May 2020.
  3. Web site: Fasig-Tipton Waya Stakes (Gr. 3). Equibase . 2020 . 9 May 2020.
  4. Web site: WAYA STAKES – MULTIPLE TRACKS . Thoroughbred Pedigree Online . 2020 . 9 May 2020.
  5. Web site: Jockey Club Gold Cup, Flower Bowl being shifted to Saratoga. Grening. David. 19 February 2021. Daily Racing Form. 18 February 2021.
  6. 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.
  7. Web site: 2022 Waya Stakes Grade 3 – (race 9) . Equibase . 2 October 2022 . 3 October 2022.
  8. Web site: 2021 Waya Stakes Grade 3 – (race 8) . Equibase . 3 October 2021 . 4 October 2021 .
  9. Web site: 2020 Waya Stakes Grade 3 – (race 9) . Equibase . 8 August 2020 . 10 August 2020.
  10. Web site: 2019 Fasig-Tipton Waya Stakes Grade 3 – (race 5) . Equibase . 4 August 2019 . 9 May 2020.
  11. Web site: 2018 Fasig-Tipton Waya Stakes Listed – (race 9) . Equibase . 12 August 2018 . 9 May 2020.
  12. Web site: 2017 Fasig-Tipton Waya Stakes Grade 3 – (race 3) . Equibase . 5 August 2017 . 9 May 2020.
  13. Web site: 2016 Fasig-Tipton Waya Stakes Grade 3 – (race 9) . Equibase . 6 August 2016 . 9 May 2020.
  14. Web site: 2015 Fasig-Tipton Waya Stakes Grade 3 – (race 10) . Equibase . 8 August 2015 . 9 May 2020.
  15. Web site: 2014 Fasig-Tipton Waya Stakes Listed – (race 9) . Equibase . 3 August 2014 . 9 May 2020.
  16. Web site: 2013 Waya Stakes Listed – (race 9) . Equibase . 5 August 2013 . 9 May 2020.
  17. Web site: 2012 Richmor Aviation Waya Stakes Listed – (race 8) . Equibase . 6 August 2012 . 9 May 2020.
  18. Web site: 2011 Signature Stallion Waya Stakes Listed – (race 5) . Equibase . 10 August 2011 . 9 May 2020.
  19. Web site: 2010 Signature Stallion Waya Stakes Black Type – (race 5) . Equibase . 9 August 2010 . 9 May 2020.
  20. Web site: 2009 Signature Stallions Stakes Black Type – (race 5) . Equibase . 10 August 2009 . 9 May 2020.
  21. Web site: 2007 Waya Stakes Black Type – (race 3) . Equibase . 10 August 2007 . 9 May 2020.
  22. Web site: 2006 Waya Stakes Black Type – (race 9) . Equibase . 11 August 2006 . 9 May 2020.
  23. Web site: 2005 Waya Stakes Black Type – (race 8) . Equibase . 12 August 2005 . 9 May 2020.
  24. Web site: 2004 Waya Stakes Black Type – (race 8) . Equibase . 13 August 2004 . 9 May 2020.
  25. Web site: 2003 Waya Stakes Black Type – (race 8) . Equibase . 6 August 2003 . 9 May 2020.
  26. Web site: 1997 Waya Stakes Listed – (race 9) . Equibase . 28 August 1997 . 9 May 2020.
  27. Web site: 1996 Waya Stakes Listed – (race 9) . Equibase . 29 August 1996 . 9 May 2020.
  28. Web site: 1995 Waya Stakes Listed – (race 7) . Equibase . 28 August 1995 . 9 May 2020.
  29. Web site: 1994 Waya Stakes Listed – (race 7) . Equibase . 29 August 1994 . 9 May 2020.
  30. Web site: 1993 Waya Stakes Listed – (race 8) . Equibase . 23 August 1993 . 9 May 2020.
  31. Web site: 1992 Waya Stakes Listed – (race 8) . Equibase . 24 August 1992 . 9 May 2020.

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