| Non-graded stakes race | |
| Location | Aqueduct Racetrack, Queens, New York, United States |
|---|---|
| Inaugurated | 1885 |
| Race type | Thoroughbred – Flat racing |
| Website | www |
| Race information | |
| Distance | 6 furlongs |
| Surface | Dirt |
| Track | left-handed |
| Qualification | Three-years-old & up |
| Weight | Assigned |
| Purse | $100,000 added |
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