Pilgrim Stakes
Grade III race | |
Location |
Belmont Park Elmont, New York, United States |
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Inaugurated | 1979 |
Race type | Thoroughbred - Flat racing |
Website | Belmont Park |
Race information | |
Distance | 1 1⁄16 miles (8.5 furlongs) |
Surface | Turf |
Track | Left-handed |
Qualification | Two-year-olds |
Weight | Assigned |
Purse | $200,000 |
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)
- 1:41.36 - Imperia (2014)
Most wins by an owner:
- 2 - Live Oak Racing (1981, 2001)
Most wins by a jockey:
- 5 - John Velazquez (1998, 1999, 2000, 2003, 2007)
Most wins by a trainer:
- 3 - David G. Donk (1992, 1998, 2004)
Winners
Year |
Winner |
Jockey |
Trainer |
Owner |
Time |
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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.