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Mount Vernon Stakes

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Mount Vernon Stakes
Restricted stakes race
LocationBelmont Park
Elmont, New York, United States
Inaugurated1979
Race typeThoroughbredFlat racing
WebsiteBelmont Park at the NYRA
Race information
Distance1 mile (8 furlongs)
SurfaceTurf
TrackLeft-handed
QualificationFillies & Mares, three-years-old & up, bred in New York State
WeightAssigned
PurseUS$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+116 miles : 1979–1982, 1989–1996, 2008–2013
  • 1+18 miles : 1997–2007
  • 1+14 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

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Ángel Cordero Jr. won this race as a jockey three times (1980, 1982, 1989) and as a trainer in 1996.

Records

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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+116 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:

Most wins by a trainer:

Winners

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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

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