Mount Vernon Stakes
| Restricted stakes race | |
 | |
| Location | Belmont Park Elmont, New York, United States |
|---|---|
| Inaugurated | 1979 |
| Race type | Thoroughbred - Flat racing |
| Website | Belmont Park at the NYRA |
| Race information | |
| Distance | 1 mile (8 furlongs) |
| Surface | Turf |
| Track | Left-handed |
| Qualification | Fillies & Mares, three-years-old & up, bred in New York State |
| Weight | Assigned |
| Purse | $125,000 |
The Mount Vernon Stakes is an American Thoroughbred horse race held annually near the end of May at Belmont Park in Elmont, New York. Contested on turf at a distance of a mile (8 furlongs), it is restricted to Fillies and mares age three and older who were bred in the State of New York
The Mount Vernon Stakes is named for the city of Mount Vernon in Westchester County, New York. Since inception in 1979, the race has been contested at various distances:
- 1 mile : 2014-present
- 1+1⁄16 miles : 1979-1982, 1989–1996, 2008–2013
- 1+1⁄8 miles : 1997-2007
- 1+1⁄4 miles : 1983-1988
Due to course conditions, the race was switched to dirt in 1988, 1990 and 2003.
The Mount Vernon was run in two divisions in 1989, 1992, 2002, 2004, and 2005.
Historical notes
Angel Cordero, Jr. won this race as a jockey three times (1980, 1982, 1989) and as a trainer in 1996.
Records
Speed record:
- 1:32.87 - Invading Humor (2015) (at current distance of 8 furlongs)
- 1:40.00 - Her Favorite (1992) (at previous distance of 1+1⁄16 miles)
Most wins:
- 2 - Gitchee Goomie (2011, 2012)
Most wins by an owner:
- 2 - William C. MacMillen, Jr. (1979, 1986)
- 2 - James F. Edwards (1992, 2003)
- 2 - Flying Zee Stable (2005, 2009)
- 2 - Patty C. Symons (2011, 2012)
Most wins by a jockey:
- 4 - José A. Santos (1987, 1991, 2000, 2005)
Most wins by a trainer:
- 3 - Leo O'Brien (1988, 1994, 1995)
Winners
| Year |
Winner |
Age |
Jockey |
Trainer |
Owner |
Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | The Tea Cups | 6 | Luis Saez | Jeremiah C. Englehart | Kendel D. Standlee | 1:36.40 |
| 2015 | Invading Humor | 5 | Rajiv Maragh | Bruce N. Levine | Bloodlines Racing Partnerships | 1:32.87 |
| 2014 | Mah Jong Maddnes | 5 | Taylor B. Rice | John Morrison | Very Un Stable | 1:34.42 |
| 2013 | Shakeira | 5 | Rajiv Maragh | Chad Brown | Dubb/Bethlehem Stable | 1:35.75 |
| 2012 | Gitchee Goomie | 5 | Alan Garcia | Rick Violette | Patsy C Symons | 1:38.64 |
| 2011 | Gitchee Goomie | 4 | Alan Garcia | Rick Violette | Patsy C Symons | 1:35.36 |
| 2010 | Chestoria | 6 | David Cohen | William Badgett, Jr. | E El R Stable | 1:42.89 |
| 2009 | I Lost My Choo | 4 | Jose Lezcano | Phil Serpe | Flying Zee Stable | 1:42.52 |
| 2008 | Them There Eyes | 4 | Jose Espinoza | Kathleen Feron | Akindale Farm | 1:44.06 |
| 2007 | Factual Contender | 6 | Eibar Coa | Barclay Tagg | Thomas Farone Jr. | 1:48.66 |
| 2006 | Sabellina | 5 | Javier Castellano | Joseph Aquilino | Jay A. Lieberman | 1:48.00 |
| 2005 | Lady Bi Bi | 6 | José A. Santos | John O. Hertler | Tri County Stables | 1:49.12 |
| 2005 | Kevin's Decision | 5 | Edgar Prado | Carlos F. Martin | Flying Zee Stable | 1:49.06 |
| 2004 | Big Tease | 4 | Richard Migliore | Gary C. Contessa | Maggi Moss | 1:48.67 |
| 2004 | Brandala | 6 | Jose Espinoza | Thomas M. Walsh | Sorin Stables | 1:49.56 |
| 2003 | Princess Dixie | 4 | Edgar Prado | H. James Bond | James F. Edwards | 1:49.41 |
| 2002 | Shopping for Love | 5 | Jerry Bailey | Kenneth Nesky | George D'Archangelo | 1:46.80 |
| 2002 | Eventail | 5 | Edgar Prado | Richard Schosberg | Gallagher's Stud | 1:46.55 |
| 2001 | Truebreadpudding | 6 | John Velazquez | Gary Sciacca | Coffee Pot Stables | 1:48.05 |
| 2000 | Office Miss | 6 | José A. Santos | Gary Sciacca | Sam F. Morrell | 1:48.20 |
| 1999 | Highland Strike | 6 | Jose Espinoza | Richard DeStasio | Wayne R. Ewald | 1:47.20 |
| 1998 | Dancewiththebride | 3 | Eibar Coa | Gary P. Gullo | Aaron Beecher | 1:48.60 |
| 1997 | Darlin Danika | 5 | Joe Bravo | Thomas M. Walsh | Dan-Dev Stable | 1:48.60 |
| 1996 | Rogues Walk | 4 | Jerry Bailey | Angel Cordero, Jr. | M.Dinmore et al. | 1:42.40 |
| 1995 | Tiffany's Taylor | 6 | John Velazquez | Leo O'Brien | Theresa Maher | 1:40.40 |
| 1994 | Irish Actress | 7 | Mike E. Smith | Leo O'Brien | Austin Delaney | 1:40.80 |
| 1993 | McKaymackenna | 4 | Jorge Velasquez | Rene Araya | R Kay Stable | 1:40.60 |
| 1992 | Her Favorite | 4 | Eddie Maple | Donna J. Freyer | Tanrackin Farm | 1:40.00 |
| 1992 | Talc's Coventry | 4 | Robbie Davis | Sarah A. Lundy | James F. Edwards | 1:41.00 |
| 1991 | Serene Nobility | 5 | José A. Santos | Henry S. White, Jr. | Nauset Stable | 1:41.20 |
| 1990 | Banded | 4 | Jerry Bailey | Ramon M. Hernandez | Lucille Riccelli | 1:43.40 |
| 1989 | Capades | 3 | Angel Cordero, Jr. | Richard O'Connell | Poma Stable | 1:42.70 |
| 1989 | Stage View | 4 | Richard Migliore | Roger Laurin | Richard A. DeStasio | 1:43.72 |
| 1988 | Comorin Cape | 3 | Brian Peck | Leo O'Brien | Philip Dileo | 2:06.20 |
| 1987 | Lake Cecebe | 4 | José A. Santos | Kenneth Nesky | Bonnie Mike Stable | 2:07.40 |
| 1986 | Wendy Walker | 4 | Robert Thibeau, Jr. | Sidney Watters, Jr. | William C. MacMillen, Jr. | 2:01.80 |
| 1985 | Wimborne Sky | 5 | Eddie Maple | Richard J. Lundy | Virginia Kraft Payson | 2:04.20 |
| 1984 | Miss Audimar | 3 | Jean-Luc Samyn | Philip G. Johnson | Hellson Stable | 2:02.40 |
| 1983 | Beech Island | 5 | Robbie Davis | Willard C. Freeman | Buckingham Farm | 2:03.00 |
| 1982 | Mademoiselle Ivor | 4 | Angel Cordero, Jr. | Larry Barrera | Lowell T. Hughes | 1:43.00 |
| 1981 | Move It Now | 4 | Ruben Hernandez | James W. Maloney | Snowberry Farm | 1:46.40 |
| 1980 | Adlibber | 3 | Angel Cordero, Jr. | Jan H. Nerud | Morton Fink | 1:41.40 |
| 1979 | Sweet Woodruff | 4 | Michael Venezia | Sidney Watters, Jr. | William C. MacMillen, Jr. | 1:42.20 |