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 | US$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
[edit]Ángel Cordero Jr. won this race as a jockey three times (1980, 1982, 1989) and as a trainer in 1996.
Records
[edit]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)
- 2 – Fifty Five (2019, 2020)
Most wins by an owner:
- 4 – Michael Dubb (2013, 2017, 2018, 2023)
Most wins by a jockey:
- 4 – José A. Santos (1987, 1991, 2000, 2005)
- 4 – Javier Castellano (2006, 2017, 2019, 2020)
Most wins by a trainer:
- 5 – Chad Brown (2013, 2017, 2019, 2020, 2023)
Winners
[edit]| Year |
Winner |
Age |
Jockey |
Trainer |
Owner |
Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Marvelous Maude | 5 | Irad Ortiz Jr. | Chad Brown | Michael Dubb, The Elkstone Group and Michael J. Caruso | 1:34.08 |
| 2022 | Giacosa | 5 | Luis Saez | H. James Bond | Bond Racing Stable | 1:34.05 |
| 2021 | Robin Sparkles | 4 | José Ortiz | Bruce R. Brown | Michael Schrader | 1:16.72 |
| 2020 | Fifty Five | 6 | Javier Castellano | Chad Brown | Peter M. Brant | 1:34.45 |
| 2019 | Fifty Five | 5 | Javier Castellano | Chad Brown | Peter M. Brant | 1:34.09 |
| 2018 | Feeling Bossy | 5 | Irad Ortiz Jr. | Jason Servis | Michael Dubb | 1:36.42 |
| 2017 | Fourstar Crook | 6 | Javier Castellano | Chad Brown | Michael Dubb, Bethleham Stables LLC, & Aisquith | 1:37.33 |
| 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 | Michael 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 | Ángel 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 Velásquez | 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 | Ángel 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 | Ángel 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 | Ángel 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 |