Mount Vernon Stakes

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Mount Vernon Stakes
Restricted stakes race
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Location Belmont Park
Elmont, New York, United States
Inaugurated1979
Race type ThoroughbredFlat racing
Website Belmont Park at the NYRA
Race information
Distance1 mile (8 furlongs)
SurfaceTurf
TrackLeft-handed
Qualification Fillies & 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

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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:

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

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

Records

Speed record:

Most wins:

Most wins by an owner:

Most wins by a jockey:

Most wins by a trainer:

Winners

Year
Winner
Age
Jockey
Trainer
Owner
Time
2023Marvelous Maude5 Irad Ortiz Jr. Chad Brown Michael Dubb, The Elkstone Group and Michael J. Caruso1:34.08
2022Giacosa5 Luis Saez H. James BondBond Racing Stable1:34.05
2021Robin Sparkles4 José Ortiz Bruce R. BrownMichael Schrader1:16.72
2020Fifty Five6 Javier Castellano Chad Brown Peter M. Brant 1:34.45
2019Fifty Five5 Javier Castellano Chad Brown Peter M. Brant 1:34.09
2018Feeling Bossy5 Irad Ortiz Jr. Jason Servis Michael Dubb1:36.42
2017Fourstar Crook6 Javier Castellano Chad Brown Michael Dubb, Bethleham Stables LLC, & Aisquith1:37.33
2016 The Tea Cups 6 Luis Saez Jeremiah C. Englehart Kendel D. Standlee1:36.40
2015 Invading Humor 5 Rajiv Maragh Bruce N. Levine Bloodlines Racing Partnerships1:32.87
2014 Mah Jong Maddnes 5 Taylor B. Rice John Morrison Very Un Stable1:34.42
2013Shakeira5 Rajiv Maragh Chad Brown Michael Dubb & Bethlehem Stable1:35.75
2012Gitchee Goomie5 Alan Garcia Rick Violette Patsy C Symons1:38.64
2011Gitchee Goomie4 Alan Garcia Rick Violette Patsy C Symons1:35.36
2010Chestoria6 David Cohen William Badgett Jr. E El R Stable1:42.89
2009I Lost My Choo4 Jose Lezcano Phil Serpe Flying Zee Stable1:42.52
2008Them There Eyes4 Jose Espinoza Kathleen Feron Akindale Farm1:44.06
2007Factual Contender6 Eibar Coa Barclay Tagg Thomas Farone Jr.1:48.66
2006Sabellina5 Javier Castellano Joseph Aquilino Jay A. Lieberman1:48.00
2005Lady Bi Bi6 José A. Santos John O. Hertler Tri County Stables1:49.12
2005Kevin's Decision5 Edgar Prado Carlos F. Martin Flying Zee Stable1:49.06
2004Big Tease4 Richard Migliore Gary C. Contessa Maggi Moss 1:48.67
2004Brandala6 Jose Espinoza Thomas M. Walsh Sorin Stables1:49.56
2003Princess Dixie4 Edgar Prado H. James Bond James F. Edwards1:49.41
2002Shopping for Love5 Jerry Bailey Kenneth Nesky George D'Archangelo1:46.80
2002Eventail5 Edgar Prado Richard Schosberg Gallagher's Stud1:46.55
2001Truebreadpudding6 John Velazquez Gary Sciacca Coffee Pot Stables1:48.05
2000Office Miss6 José A. Santos Gary Sciacca Sam F. Morrell1:48.20
1999Highland Strike6 Jose Espinoza Richard DeStasio Wayne R. Ewald1:47.20
1998Dancewiththebride3 Eibar Coa Gary P. Gullo Aaron Beecher1:48.60
1997Darlin Danika5 Joe Bravo Thomas M. Walsh Dan-Dev Stable1:48.60
1996Rogues Walk4 Jerry Bailey Ángel Cordero Jr. M.Dinmore et al.1:42.40
1995Tiffany's Taylor6 John Velazquez Leo O'Brien Theresa Maher1:40.40
1994Irish Actress7 Mike E. Smith Leo O'Brien Austin Delaney1:40.80
1993McKaymackenna4 Jorge Velásquez Rene Araya R Kay Stable1:40.60
1992Her Favorite4 Eddie Maple Donna J. Freyer Tanrackin Farm1:40.00
1992Talc's Coventry4 Robbie Davis Sarah A. Lundy James F. Edwards1:41.00
1991Serene Nobility5 José A. Santos Henry S. White Jr. Nauset Stable1:41.20
1990Banded4 Jerry Bailey Ramon M. Hernandez Lucille Riccelli1:43.40
1989 Capades 3 Ángel Cordero Jr. Richard O'Connell Poma Stable1:42.70
1989Stage View4 Richard Migliore Roger Laurin Richard A. DeStasio1:43.72
1988Comorin Cape3 Brian Peck Leo O'Brien Philip Dileo2:06.20
1987Lake Cecebe4 José A. Santos Kenneth Nesky Bonnie Mike Stable2:07.40
1986Wendy Walker4 Robert Thibeau Jr. Sidney Watters Jr. William C. MacMillen Jr.2:01.80
1985Wimborne Sky5 Eddie Maple Richard J. Lundy Virginia Kraft Payson 2:04.20
1984Miss Audimar3 Jean-Luc Samyn Philip G. Johnson Hellson Stable2:02.40
1983Beech Island5 Robbie Davis Willard C. Freeman Buckingham Farm2:03.00
1982Mademoiselle Ivor4 Ángel Cordero Jr. Larry Barrera Lowell T. Hughes1:43.00
1981Move It Now4 Ruben Hernandez James W. Maloney Snowberry Farm1:46.40
1980Adlibber3 Ángel Cordero Jr. Jan H. Nerud Morton Fink1:41.40
1979Sweet Woodruff4 Michael Venezia Sidney Watters Jr. William C. MacMillen Jr.1:42.20

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