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Horse race
The Pilgrim Stakes is an American Thoroughbred horse race run annually since 1979 at Belmont Park in Elmont, New York . A Grade III event raced in late September, it is open to horses two-year-old horses and is contested at a distance of 1+ 1 ⁄16 miles (8.5 furlongs ) on turf . In 1983, it was run on dirt. From 2001-2007 the race was not graded.
The race was part of the Breeders' Cup Challenge series from 2008 to 2010, when the winner automatically qualified for the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf .
The race is named for Joseph E. Widener's horse, Pilgrim, winner of the 1919 Remsen Stakes .
The Pilgrim Stakes was hosted by Aqueduct Racetrack in 2001. It has been contested at two different distances:
1+ 1 ⁄16 miles : 1991-1994, 2013-present
1+ 1 ⁄8 miles : 1979-1990, 1995
It was run in two divisions in 1979 and again in 1983.
Records
Speed record: (at current distance of 1+ 1 ⁄8 miles)
Most wins by an owner:
Most wins by a jockey :
Most wins by a trainer :
Winners
Year
Winner
Jockey
Trainer
Owner
Time
2018
Forty Under
Manuel Franco
Jeremiah C. Englehart
August Dawn Farm
1:44.37
2017
Seabhac
Luis Saez
Todd Pletcher
Donegal Racing
1:43.48
2016
Oscar Performance
Jose L. Ortiz
Brian A. Lynch
Amerman Racing
1:42.88
2015
Isotherm (AUS)
Jose Lezcano
George Weaver
Matthew Schera
1:41.98
2014
Imperia
Javier Castellano
Kiaran McLaughlin
Godolphin Racing
1:41.36
2013
Bobby's Kitten
Javier Castellano
Chad C. Brown
Ken & Sarah Ramsey
1:42.37
2012
Noble Tune
Ramon Dominguez
Chad Brown
Martin S. Schwartz and Dell Ridge Farm
1:47.81
2011
Shkspeare Shaliyah
Alex Solis
Doodnauth Shivmangal
Shivmangal Racing Stable
1:51.59
2010
Air Support
Rajiv Maragh
Shug McGaughey
Stuart Janney III
1:47.87
2009‡
Eskendereya
Javier Castellano
Todd Pletcher
Zayata Stables
1:37.85
2008
Elusive Bluff
Michael Baze
Eric Guillot
Southern Equine Stable
1:47.91
2007
The Leopard
John Velazquez
Todd Pletcher
Smith /Magnier /Tabor
1:41.61
2006
Pickapocket
Eibar Coa
Frank A. Alexander
Martin Cherry
1:52.62
2005
Fagan's Legacy
Joe Bravo
Kelly Breen
George & Lori Hall
1:52.11
2004
Crown Point
Jose Espinoza
David G. Donk
Drumlanrig Farm
1:50.31
2003
Timo
John Velazquez
William Badgett, Jr.
C. K. Woods Stable
1:57.46
2002
One Colony
Aaron Gryder
Mark Hennig
Edward P. Evans
1:51.00
2001
Miesque's Approval
Jerry Bailey
William I. Mott
Live Oak Racing
1:50.80
2000
Volponi
John Velazquez
Philip G. Johnson
Amherst & Spruce Pond
1:48.00
1999
Kachemak Bay
John Velazquez
John P. Campo, Jr.
Evelyn M. Pollard
1:54.60
1998
Incurable Optimist
John Velazquez
David G. Donk
T. & J. Behrendt
1:48.00
1997‡
Cryptic Rascal
Mike E. Smith
William Badgett, Jr.
C. Landon Knight
1:50.80
1996‡
Accelerator
Mike E. Smith
C. R. McGaughey III
Ogden Mills Phipps
1:41.80
1995‡
Play It Again Stan
Herb McCauley
Frank Generazio, Jr.
Sybil Lauren
1:50.20
1994
Diplomatic Jet
Jerry Bailey
Philip M. Serpe
Fred W. Hooper
1:46.60
1993
Dove Hunt
Jerry Bailey
Neil J. Howard
William S. Farish III
1:44.60
1992
Awad
Julie Krone
David G. Donk
Ryehill Stable
1:42.60
1991
Smiling And Dancin
Richard Migliore
Stephen L. DiMauro
Robert J. Sullivan
1:41.20
1990
Fourstars Allstar
Mike E. Smith
Leo O'Brien
Richard Bromze
1:51.60
1989
Super Mario
Richard Migliore
D. Wayne Lukas
H. Joseph Allen
1:56.00
1988
Tuneful Tip
Carl Gambardella
Ronald Dandy
Frank Generazio
1:59.00
1987
Blew by Em
Chris Antley
Michael Daggett
Joseph B. Singer
1:53.60
1986
David's Bird
Jean Luc Samyn
Philip G. Johnson
Sugar Maple Farm
1:53.00
1985
Pillaster
Angel Cordero, Jr.
LeRoy Jolley, Jr.
Peter M. Brant
1:54.40
1984
Tent Up
Vince Bracciale, Jr.
Howard M. Tesher
Geoffrey A. Huguely
1:53.20
1983
Pied a Tierre
Larry Saumell
Ronald L. Benshoff
Blanche P. Levy
1:51.40
1983
Vision
Eddie Maple
Woody Stephens
Claiborne Farm
1:50.20
1982
Fortnightly
Angel Cordero, Jr.
Edward I. Kelly, Jr.
Bwamazon Farm
1:57.60
1981
Gnome's Gold
Jean Luc Samyn
Patrick J. Kelly
Live Oak Racing
1:57.20
1980
Akureyri
Eddie Maple
Woody Stephens
Hickory Tree Stable
1:54.80
1979
Freeo
Sam Maple
Joseph B. Cantey
Loblolly Stable
1:53.00
1979
ITake All
Angel Cordero, Jr.
Edward I. Kelly
Brookfield Farm
1:52.40
‡ In 2009, the race was run off the turf and lost its graded status as a result.
‡ In 1997, the race was run at Aqueduct.
‡ In 1996, the race was run off the turf, but retained its GIII status.
‡ In 1995, the race was run at Aqueduct.
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