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Horse race
The Ladies Handicap is a historic American Thoroughbred horse race for Fillies and Mares four years of age and older that is held annually at Aqueduct Racetrack in Queens , New York . Inaugurated at the Jerome Park Racetrack in 1868, it is the oldest stakes race in the U.S. exclusively for fillies and mares. An unlisted stakes race, it is currently run on New Years Day (or near enough) and currently offers a purse of $100,000 added.[ 1]
From its beginnings in 1868 through 1912 the race was restricted to three-year-old fillies then from 1913 through 1938, it was made open to fillies of any age. Since 1939, it has been open to older fillies and mares. There was no race in 1895 and also none in 1911 and 1912, as New York ban on parimutuel betting shut down all racing in the state. In 2006, the race was not run due to the shortage of entrants and as a result of NYRA financial reorganization, neither was it run in 2009.
The Ladies Handicap has been won by some notable females in American racing history including Hall of Fame inductees Firenze , Miss Woodford , Beldame , Maskette , Top Flight and Shuvee .
The Ladies Handicap has also been run at:
Since inception, it has been raced at various distances:
1 mile and 70 yards : 2016, 2017
1 mile and five furlongs : 1868-1874
1 mile and 1 furlong : 1889, 1892, 2010-2015, 2018-present
1+ 1 ⁄8 miles : 2010 - 2015
1,400 yards : 1890-1891
1+ 1 ⁄16 miles : 1893-1894
1 mile : 1896-1939
1+ 5 ⁄16 miles : 1961-1962
1+ 1 ⁄2 miles : 1874-1885, 1940-1958, 1960, 1963, 1964
1+ 1 ⁄4 miles : 1965-2008
Records
Speed record:
Most wins:
Most wins by an owner:
Most wins by a jockey :
Winners of the Ladies Handicap since 1940
Year
Winner
Age
Jockey
Trainer
Owner
Time
2019
Forever Liesl
5
Eric Cancel
Michelle Nevin
Kallenberg Farms
1:54.12
2018
Just Got Out
7
Manuel Franco
Linda Rice
Linda Rice & Sacandaga Stable
1:55.32
2017
Wonder Gal
5
Kendrick Carmouche
Leah Gyarmati
Clearview Stable
1:42.45
2016
Saythreehailmary's
5
Manuel Franco
John Morrison
Very Un Stable
1:44.91
2015
Divided Attention
4
Dylan Davis
Kiaran McLaughlin
Godolphin Stable
1:55.00
2014
Teen Pauline
4
Irad Ortiz Jr.
Todd Pletcher
Stonestreet Stables
1:49.78
2013
Arena Elvira
6
Junior Alvarado
William Mott
Carolyn Wilson
1:51.53
2012
C C's Pal
5
Junior Alvarado
Richard E. Dutrow Jr.
Eric Fein
1:52.85
2011
R Betty Graybull
5
Eddie Castro
Linda Ann White
Fantasy Lane Stable/Stronach Stables
1:50.56
2010
Tidal Dance
5
Channing Hill
Michael E. Hushion
Marc C. Ferrell
1:53.59
2009
no race
2008
Borrowing Base
5
Javier Castellano
Patrick Quick
Daddie's Girl Stable, LLC
2:07.30
2007
Wow Me Free
5
Alan Garcia
Kiaran McLaughlin
Edward A. Seltzer
2:04.63
2006
No race
2005
India Halo
5
Jose L. Espinoza
James W. Ferraro
Blue Sky Farm
2:05.20
2004
Rare Gift
3
Richard Migliore
John Kimmel
Bolton, Dipietro
2:05.40
2003
Savedbythelight
3
Richard Migliore
Richard Violette Jr.
Earle I. Mack
2:05.80
2002
Critical Eye
5
Mike Luzzi
Scott Schwartz
Herbert Schwartz
2:04.00
2001
Summer Colony
3
John Velazquez
Mark A. Hennig
Edward P. Evans
2:05.80
2000
Strolling Belle
4
Heberto Castillo, Jr.
John C. Kimmel
Red Oak Stable
2:06.60
1999
Strolling Belle
3
Heberto Castillo, Jr.
John C. Kimmel
Red Oak Stable
2:04.60
1998
Unbridled Hope
4
Richard Migliore
John C. Kimmel
Martin J. Wygod
2:03.40
1997
Prophet's Warning
4
Jorge Chavez
Joseph Orseno
Jane Lyon
2:06.20
1996
Miss Slewpy
5
Larry Reynolds
Ronald Cartwright
Oliver C. Goldsmith
2:03.20
1995
Transient Trend
3
Jean-Luc Samyn
Partick J. Kelly
Live Oak Racing
2:01.40
1994
Tara Roma
4
Frank Alvarado
C. R. McGaughey
Emory A. Hamilton
2:06.60
1993
Groovy Feeling
4
Herb McCauley
Peter Ferriola
Robert P. Donaldson
2:05.80
1992
Brilliant Brass
5
Edgar Prado
Carlos A. Garcia
Elaine L. Bassford
2:03.40
1991
Wortheroatsingold
4
Eddie Maple
Partick J. Kelly
Fox Ridge Farm
2:02.40
1990
Colonial Waters
5
José A. Santos
Leroy Jolley
Carl Icahn
2:05.80
1989
Dance Teacher
4
José A. Santos
Philip G. Johnson
Edward P. Evans
2:05.80
1988
Banker's Lady
3
Angel Cordero, Jr.
Philip Hauswald
Edward A. Cox, Jr.
2:02.00
1987
Nastique
3
Robbie Davis
Stephen A. DiMauro
Bernard Chaus
2:04.40
1986
Life At The Top
3
Randy Romero
D. Wayne Lukas
Eugene V. Klein
2:03.80
1985
Videogenic
3
Robbie Davis
Gasper S. Moschera
Albert Davis
2:02.00
1984
Heatherten
5
Randy Romero
William I. Mott
John A. Franks
2:04.00
1983
Mademoiselle Forli
4
Gregg McCarron
Mitchell C. Preger
Leonard P. Sasso
2:03.40
1982
Tina Tina Too
4
Don MacBeth
Richard DeStasio
Albert Fried, Jr.
2:03.00
1981
Jameela
5
Angel Cordero Jr.
Hyman M. Ravich
Peter M. Brant
2:01.80
1980
Plankton
4
Cash Asmussen
Howard M. Tesher
Frederick K. Tesher
2:03.00
1979
Spark Of Life
4
Jean Cruguet
MacKenzie Miller
Rokeby Stables
2:02.80
1978
Ida Delia
4
Angel Santiago
Laz Barrera
Aaron U. Jones
2:02.40
1977
Sensational
3
Michael Venezia
Woody Stephens
Mill House
2:02.80
1976
Bastonera II
5
Angel Cordero, Jr.
Henry M. Moreno
Ann K. Elmore
2:01.40
1975
Tizna
6
Fernando Alvarez
Henry M. Moreno
Victor Zemborian
2:03.60
1974
Coraggioso
4
Eddie Maple
Anthony L. Basile
Bwamazon Farm
2:02.00
1973
Wakefield Miss
5
Angel Cordero, Jr.
H. Allen Jerkens
Hobeau Farm
2:03.80
1972
Graffiti
4
Michael Venezia
Horatio Luro
Louisa d'A Carpenter
2:04.80
1971
Sea Saga
3
Carlos H. Marquez
Herbert W. Jones
Buckland Farm
2:02.60
1970
Cathy Honey
3
Angel Cordero, Jr.
Evan S. Jackson
Mrs. Hastings Harcourt
2:02.20
1969
Shuvee
3
Jesse Davidson
Willard C. Freeman
Anne Minor Stone
2:03.00
1968
Politely
5
Angel Cordero, Jr.
George M. Baker
Bohemia Stable
2:02.60
1967
Sweet Folly
3
Heliodoro Gustines
John M. Gaver, Sr.
Greentree Stable
2:04.60
1966
Destro
3
Braulio Baeza
Edward A. Neloy
Ogden Phipps
2:02.40
1965
Straight Deal II
3
Johnny Sellers
Hirsch Jacobs
Ethel D. Jacobs
2:03.60
1964
Steeple Jill
3
John Ruane
Bert Mulholland
George D. Widener, Jr.
2:29.60
1963
Goofed
3
John L. Rotz
Oleg Dubassoff
John M. Schiff
2:29.40
1962
Royal Patrice
3
Howard Grant
Burley Parke
Harbor View Farm
2:10.60
1961
Mighty Fair
3
Paul J. Bailey
Edward A. Neloy
Andrew J. Crevolin
2:11.80
1960
Berlo
3
Eric Guerin
Richard E. Handlen
Foxcatcher Farm
2:30.60
1959
Tempted
4
Eldon Nelson
Henry S. Clark
Mooring Stable
2:09.00
1958
Endine
4
Eldon Nelson
Henry S. Clark
Christiana Stable
2:30.40
1957
Rare Treat
5
Paul J. Bailey
Bert Mulholland
George D. Widener, Jr.
2:31.60
1956
Flower Bowl
4
Bill Shoemaker
Preston M. Burch
Brookmeade Stable
2:29.80
1955
Manotick
3
Angel Valenzuela
Casey Hayes
Christopher Chenery
2:31.40
1954
Lavender Hill
5
Stanley Small
Thomas W. Kelley
Mrs. Charles Silver
2:32.20
1953
La Corredora
4
Ira Hanford
Carl Hanford
Marian W. O'Connor
2:30.40
1952
How
4
Nick Shuk
Horatio Luro
Herman B. Delman
2:31.40
1951
Marta
4
Conn McCreary
Woody Stephens
Woodvale Farm
2:30.20
1950
Next Move
3
Eric Guerin
William C. Winfrey
Alfred G. Vanderbilt II
2:29.40
1949
Gaffery
3
Eric Guerin
Richard E. Handlen
Foxcatcher Farm
2:29.80
1948
Miss Request
3
Ted Atkinson
James P. Conway
Florence Whitaker
2:30.00
1947
Snow Goose
3
Ted Atkinson
Oscar White
Walter M. Jeffords, Sr.
2:29.60
1946
Athenia
3
Ted Atkinson
E. Leigh Cotton
Hal Price Headley
2:30.60
1945
War Date
3
Arnold Kirkland
Tom Smith
Maine Chance Farm
2:34.40
1944
Donitas First
3
Ted Atkinson
Preston M. Burch
Longchamps Farms
2:31.20
1943
Stefanita
3
Conn McCreary
Bert Mulholland
George D. Widener, Jr.
2:31.80
1942
Vagrancy
3
James Stout
James E. Fitzsimmons
Belair Stud
2:31.20
1941
Up The Hill
3
Conn McCreary
George M. Odom
Marshall Field III
2:30.00
1940
Salamania
3
Don Meade
Duval A. Headley
Hal Price Headley
2:30.00
* In 2000, Pentatonic won the race, but was disqualified and set back to second.
Earlier winners
1939 - Red Eye
1938 - Idle Miss
1937 - Genie Palantine
1936 - Rust
1935 - Vicaress
1934 - Coequel
1933 - White Lies
1932 - Top Flight
1931 - Valenciennes
1930 - Snowflake
1929 - Lace
1928 - Twitter
1927 - Black Maria
1926 - Black Maria
1925 - Whetstone
1924 - Relentless
1923 - Solisa
1922 - Many Smiles
1921 - Pen Rose
1920 - Milkmaid
1919 - Salvestra
1918 - Eyelid
1917 - Rhine Maiden
1916 - Celandria
1915 - Addie M.
1914 - Flying Fairy
1913 - Flamma
1910 - Ocean Bound
1909 - Maskette
1908 - Stamina
1907 - Yankee Girl
1906 - Perverse
1905 - Flinders
1904 - Beldame
1903 - Girdle
1902 - Blue Girl
1901 - Janice
1900 - Oneck Queen
1899 - Prestidigitatrice
1898 - Geisha
1897 - Divide
1896 - Intermission
1895 - no race
1894 - Nahma
1893 - Naptha
1892 - Yorkville Belle
1891 - Castalia
1890 - Sinaloa II
1889 - Fides
1888 - Bella B.
1887 - Firenze
1886 - Bandala
1885 - Miss Palmer
1884 - Duchess
1883 - Miss Woodford
1882 - Hiawasse
1881 - Aella
1880 - Carita
1879 - Ferida
1878 - Invermoor
1877 - Idalia
1876 - Sultana
1875 - Olitipa
1874 - Bonaventure
1873 - Katie Please
1872 - Victoria
1871 - Nellie Gray
1870 - Annette
1869 - Tasmania
1868 - Bonnie Braes
In 1974, Poker Night won the race, but was disqualified and set back to second.
In 1970, Manta won the race, but was disqualified and set back to second.
References