Lake George Stakes

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Lake George Stakes
ClassGrade III
Location Saratoga Race Course
Saratoga Springs, New York, United States
Inaugurated1996
Race type Thoroughbred - Flat racing
Website NYRA
Race information
Distance1+1⁄16 miles
SurfaceTurf
TrackLeft-handed
QualificationThree-year-old fillies
Weight124 lbs with allowances
Purse $175,000 (2022)

The Lake George Stakes is a Grade III American Thoroughbred horse race for three-year-old fillies over a distance of one and one-sixteenth miles on the turf course scheduled annually in August at Saratoga Race Course in Saratoga Springs, New York. The event currently carries a purse of $175,000.

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History

The event was inaugurated on 2 August 1996 with the event being split into two divisions. [1] Both winners of the split divisions were ridden by United States' Racing Hall of Fame jockey Jerry D. Bailey. The first division was won by Memories of Silver [2] and the second division was won by Dynasty. [3]

The event is named for the large lake Lake George, which is located about 26 miles north of Saratoga Springs, New York.

The event was run in two divisions three times, inaugural running in 1996, 1998 and the last time in 2001. [1] For the 1998 running the event was classified as Grade III. [4]

On November 28, 2007, this Grade III stakes race was upgraded to a Grade II by the American Graded Stakes Committee. [5]

Due to unseasonal rain, the event in 2009 was moved off the turf and run on a sloppy dirt track with only four runners and was reclassified as a Grade III after examination by the Graded Stakes Committee. [6]

The 2010 winner Perfect Shirl continued her bright career and in 2011 the mare won the Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Turf. The 2011 winner Winter Memories, who recorded the longest winning margin in the event, was runner-up in the 2010 Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf.

In 2025 the distance of the event was increased to 1+1⁄16 miles. [4]

Records

Speed record:

Margins:

Most wins by a jockey:

Most wins by a trainer:

Most wins by an owner:

Winners

YearWinnerJockeyTrainerOwnerDistanceTimePurseGradeRef
2025Daisy Flyer Jose Lezcano George R. Arnold II Calumet Farm 1+1⁄16 miles1:40.19$175,000III [7]
2024PounceDylan Davis Mark E. Casse Resolute Racing1 mile1:35.84$175,000III [8]
2023Surge Capacity Joel Rosario Chad C. Brown Klaravich Stables 1 mile1:38.00$175,000III [9]
2022Dolce Zel (FR) Irad Ortiz Jr. Chad C. Brown Madaket Stables, Michael Dubb, & Robert V. LaPenta1 mile1:35.64$175,000III [10]
2021Technical Analysis Jose Ortiz Chad C. Brown Klaravich Stables 1 mile1:36.61$150,000III [11]
2020Selflessly David Cohen Chad C. Brown Klaravich Stables 1 mile1:36.06$100,000III [12]
2019 Regal Glory Luis Saez Chad C. Brown Paul P. Pompa Jr.1 mile1:36.23$130,500III [13]
2018Daddy Is a Legend Manuel Franco George WeaverJim & Susan Hill1+1⁄16 miles1:40.42$150,000III [14]
2017Proctor's Ledge Javier Castellano Brendan P. WalshPatricia L. Moseley1+1⁄16 miles1:41.47$150,000III [15]
2016Ancient Secret Irad Ortiz Jr. Chad C. Brown Alpha Delta Stables1+1⁄16 miles1:40.35$200,000II [16]
2015Mrs McDougal Irad Ortiz Jr. Chad C. Brown Mr. & Mrs. William K. Warren Jr.1+1⁄16 miles1:41.52$200,000II [17]
2014Daring Dancer Alan Garcia H. Graham Motion Sagamore Farm 1+1⁄16 miles1:40.92$200,000II [18]
2013Kitten's Dumplings Joel Rosario Michael J. Maker Kenneth & Sarah Ramsey 1+1⁄16 miles1:42.21$200,000II [19]
2012Centre Court Julien R. Leparoux George R. Arnold II G. Watts Humphrey Jr. 1+1⁄16 miles1:41.71$200,000II [20]
2011 Winter Memories Jose Lezcano James J. Toner Phillips Racing Partnership1+1⁄16 miles1:41.57$150,000II [21]
2010 Perfect Shirl John R. Velazquez Roger L. Attfield Charles Fipke 1+1⁄16 miles1:41.28$150,000II [22]
2009Be Fair Rajiv Maragh D. Wayne Lukas Westrock Stables1+1⁄8 miles1:50.61$142,500IIIOff turf [6]
2008My Princess Jess Eibar Coa Barclay Tagg Lael Stables1+1⁄16 miles1:44.00$150,000II [23]
2007Rutherienne Garrett K. Gomez Christophe Clement Virginia Kraft Payson1+1⁄16 miles1:40.34$115,100III [24]
2006Magnificent Song Garrett K. Gomez Todd A. Pletcher L and D Farm1+1⁄16 miles1:45.88$112,900III [25]
2005Ready's Gal John R. Velazquez Todd A. Pletcher James T. Scatuorchio1+1⁄16 miles1:41.90$111,000III [26]
2004Seducer's Song Jerry D. Bailey Christophe Clement Peter F. Karches1+1⁄16 miles1:42.01$113,900III [27]
2003Film Maker Edgar S. Prado H. Graham Motion Donald A. Adam1+1⁄16 miles1:41.80$114,500III [28]
2002Nunatall (GB) Jorge F. Chavez Robert J. Frankel Edmund A. Gann 1+1⁄16 miles1:40.71$115,000III [29]
2001Light Dancer Mark Guidry Manuel CriolloHarvey J. Loewenstein, Barbara Criollo & Bluestar Stable1+1⁄16 miles1:41.06$111,750IIIDivision 1 [30]
Voodoo Dancer Jerry D. Bailey Christophe Clement Green Hills Farm1:41.45$112,250Division 2 [31]
2000Millie's Quest John R. Velazquez Robert J. Frankel 3 Plus U Stable1+1⁄16 miles1:44.52$116,800III [32]
1999Nani Rose Shane Sellers Patrick B. Byrne Stonerside Stable 1+1⁄16 miles1:40.11$112,800III [33]
1998Tenski Richard Migliore Linda L. Rice Richard L. Golden1+1⁄16 miles1:40.86$83,450IIIDivision 1 [34]
Caveat Competor John R. Velazquez H. Graham Motion Eugene F. Ford1:40.86$84,600Division 2 [35]
1997Auntie Mame Jerry D. Bailey Angel A. Penna Jr.Lazy F Ranch (Corbett)1+1⁄16 miles1:42.80$85,200Listed [36]
1996Memories of Silver Jerry D. Bailey James J. Toner James W. Phillips1+1⁄16 miles1:42.98$56,300ListedDivision 1 [2]
Dynasty Jerry D. Bailey Gary Sciacca Lee Pokoik1:42.26$56,050Division 2 [3]

Legend:
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See also

References

  1. 1 2 "LAKE GEORGE STAKES - 2ND DIV. - MULTIPLE TRACKS". Thoroughbred Pedigree Online. 2020. Retrieved 14 August 2020.
  2. 1 2 "1996 Lake George Stakes Listed Division 1 - (race 6)". Equibase. 2 August 1996. Retrieved 13 August 2020.
  3. 1 2 "1996 Lake George Stakes Listed Division 2 - (race 8)". Equibase. 2 August 1996. Retrieved 13 August 2020.
  4. 1 2 "Lake George Stakes Presented by Surfside (Gr. 3)". Equibase. 2025. Retrieved 27 July 2025.
  5. ↑ "LAKE GEORGE STAKES - MULTIPLE TRACKS". Thoroughbred Pedigree Online. 2020. Retrieved 14 August 2020.
  6. 1 2 "2009 Lake George Stakes Grade 3 - (race 8)". Equibase. 31 July 2009. Retrieved 13 August 2020.
  7. ↑ "2025 Lake George Stakes Presented by Surfside Grade 3 - (race 9)". Equibase. 26 July 2025. Retrieved 27 July 2025.
  8. ↑ "2024 Lake George Stakes Grade 3 - (race 10)". Equibase. 20 July 2024. Retrieved 27 July 2025.
  9. ↑ "2023 Lake George Stakes Grade 3 - (race 9)". Equibase. 21 July 2023. Retrieved 21 July 2023.
  10. ↑ "2022 Lake George Stakes Grade 3 - (race 9)". Equibase. 22 July 2022. Retrieved 23 July 2022.
  11. ↑ "2021 Lake George Stakes Grade 3 - (race 9)". Equibase. 23 July 2021. Retrieved 24 July 2021.
  12. ↑ "2020 Lake George Stakes Grade 3 - (race 9)". Equibase. 28 August 2020. Retrieved 24 July 2021.
  13. ↑ "2019 Lake George Stakes Grade 3 - (race 9)". Equibase. 19 July 2019. Retrieved 13 August 2020.
  14. ↑ "2018 Lake George Stakes Grade 3 - (race 9)". Equibase. 20 July 2018. Retrieved 13 August 2020.
  15. ↑ "2017 Lake George Stakes Grade 3 - (race 9)". Equibase. 21 July 2017. Retrieved 13 August 2020.
  16. ↑ "2016 Lake George Stakes Grade 2 - (race 9)". Equibase. 22 July 2016. Retrieved 13 August 2020.
  17. ↑ "2015 Lake George Stakes Grade 2 - (race 9)". Equibase. 24 July 2015. Retrieved 13 August 2020.
  18. ↑ "2014 Lake George Stakes Grade 2 - (race 9)". Equibase. 23 July 2014. Retrieved 13 August 2020.
  19. ↑ "2013 Lake George Stakes Grade 2 - (race 9)". Equibase. 24 July 2013. Retrieved 13 August 2020.
  20. ↑ "2012 Lake George Stakes Grade 2 - (race 9)". Equibase. 25 July 2012. Retrieved 13 August 2020.
  21. ↑ "2011 Lake George Stakes Grade 2 - (race 8)". Equibase. 27 July 2011. Retrieved 13 August 2020.
  22. ↑ "2010 Lake George Stakes Grade 2 - (race 8)". Equibase. 28 July 2010. Retrieved 13 August 2020.
  23. ↑ "2008 Lake George Stakes Grade 2 - (race 8)". Equibase. 25 July 2008. Retrieved 13 August 2020.
  24. ↑ "2007 Lake George Stakes Grade 3 - (race 8)". Equibase. 27 July 2007. Retrieved 13 August 2020.
  25. ↑ "2006 Lake George Stakes Grade 3 - (race 8)". Equibase. 28 July 2006. Retrieved 13 August 2020.
  26. ↑ "2005 Lake George Stakes Grade 3 - (race 8)". Equibase. 29 July 2005. Retrieved 13 August 2020.
  27. ↑ "2004 Lake George Stakes Grade 3 - (race 8)". Equibase. 2 August 2004. Retrieved 13 August 2020.
  28. ↑ "2003 Lake George Stakes Grade 3 - (race 8)". Equibase. 28 July 2003. Retrieved 13 August 2020.
  29. ↑ "2002 Lake George Stakes Grade 3 - (race 8)". Equibase. 29 July 2002. Retrieved 13 August 2020.
  30. ↑ "2001 Lake George Stakes Grade 3 Division 1 - (race 6)". Equibase. 30 July 2001. Retrieved 13 August 2020.
  31. ↑ "2001 Lake George Stakes Grade 3 Division 2 - (race 8)". Equibase. 30 July 2001. Retrieved 13 August 2020.
  32. ↑ "2000 Lake George Stakes Grade 3 - (race 8)". Equibase. 31 July 2000. Retrieved 13 August 2020.
  33. ↑ "1999 Lake George Handicap Grade 3 - (race 8)". Equibase. 2 August 1999. Retrieved 13 August 2020.
  34. ↑ "1998 Lake George Stakes Grade 3 Division 1 - (race 6)". Equibase. 3 August 1998. Retrieved 13 August 2020.
  35. ↑ "1998 Lake George Stakes Grade 3 Division 2 - (race 8)". Equibase. 3 August 1998. Retrieved 13 August 2020.
  36. ↑ "1997 Lake George Stakes Listed - (race 8)". Equibase. 28 July 1997. Retrieved 13 August 2020.
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