| Grade II race | |
| Location | Belmont Park Elmont, New York, United States |
|---|---|
| Inaugurated | 2014 |
| Race type | Thoroughbred – Flat racing – Inner Turf |
| Website | nyra.com |
| Race information | |
| Distance | 1+1⁄8 miles |
| Surface | Turf |
| Track | Left-handed |
| Qualification | Three-years-olds |
| Weight | 123 lbs with allowances |
| Purse | $200,000 (since 2021) |
| Bonuses | First three placegetters invited to Belmont Derby [1] |
The Pennine Ridge Stakes is a Grade II American Thoroughbred horse race for horses aged three years old over a distance of one and one-eighth miles on the inner turf held annually in late May or early June at Belmont Park in Elmont, New York. The event currently carries a purse of $200,000.
The race was inaugurated in 2014 [2] with a stakes purse of $200,000. [3]
In 2016 the event was classified as Grade III. [3]
The race is named after the Graded stakes winner Pennine Ridge who in 1994 won the Jamaica Handicap, Hill Prince Stakes and Choice Handicap. [4]
The event is considered a preparatory race for the Belmont Derby which is held in July.
In 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States, NYRA schedule the event at a shorter distance of one mile. [5]
In 2021 the event was moved off the turf due to the inclement weather which affected the turf course. Subsequently the event was downgraded to Grade III. [6]
In 2024 the event was moved to Aqueduct Racetrack due to infield tunnel and redevelopment work at Belmont Park. [7]
Speed record:
Largest margin of victory:
Most wins by a jockey:
Most wins by a trainer:
Most wins by an owner:
| Year | Winner | Jockey | Trainer | Owner | Distance | Time | Purse | Grade | Ref | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At Aqueduct | ||||||||||
| 2024 | Legend of Time (GB) | Joel Rosario | Charlie Appleby | Godolphin Racing | 1+1⁄8 miles | 1:47.73 | $200,000 | II | [8] | |
| At Belmont Park | ||||||||||
| 2023 | Kalik | Irad Ortiz Jr. | Chad C. Brown | Robert LaPenta, eFive Racing Thoroughbreds and Madaket Stables | 1+1⁄8 miles | 1:47.85 | $200,000 | II | [9] | |
| 2022 | Emmanuel | Irad Ortiz Jr. | Todd A. Pletcher | WinStar Farm & Siena Farm | 1+1⁄8 miles | 1:51.11 | $200,000 | II | [10] | |
| 2021 | Sainthood | Joel Rosario | Todd A. Pletcher | WinStar Farm & China Horse Club | 1+1⁄8 miles | 1:50.57 | $194,000 | III | Off turf [6] | |
| 2020 | Decorated Invader | Joel Rosario | Christophe Clement | West Point Thoroughbreds | 1 mile | 1:33.66 | $150,000 | II | [11] | |
| 2019 | Demarchelier (GB) | Javier Castellano | Chad C. Brown | Peter M. Brant | 1+1⁄8 miles | 1:48.20 | $200,000 | III | [12] | |
| 2018 | Catholic Boy | Javier Castellano | Jonathan Thomas | Robert LaPenta, Madaket Stables, Siena Farm, Twin Creeks Racing Stable | 1+1⁄8 miles | 1:45.78 | $196,000 | III | [13] | |
| 2017 | Oscar Performance | José L. Ortiz | Brian A. Lynch | Amerman Racing Stables | 1+1⁄8 miles | 1:48.44 | $200,000 | III | [14] | |
| 2016 | Camelot Kitten | Irad Ortiz Jr. | Chad C. Brown | Kenneth and Sarah Ramsey | 1+1⁄8 miles | 1:47.49 | $200,000 | III | [15] | |
| 2015 | Divisidero | Rafael Manuel Hernandez | William B. Bradley | Gunpowder Farms | abt. 1+1⁄8 miles | 1:48.03 | $200,000 | [16] | ||
| 2014 | Gala Award | John R. Velazquez | Todd A. Pletcher | Derrick Smith, Mrs. John Magnier & Michael Tabor | 1+1⁄8 miles | 1:49.73 | $200,000 | [17] | ||
Legend:
Dirt Turf
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