The New York Stallion Series was created by the New York Thoroughbred Breeders', Inc. The races (once a day-long event but now spread out over various dates) are run at Aqueduct Racetrack and/or Belmont Park and feature the progeny of stallions standing in the state of New York.[1]

First race Thunder Rumble

New York Stallion Thunder Rumble Stakes is for Thoroughbred horses three-years-old and up. The Thunder Rumble is restricted to geldings and colts at a distance of seven furlongs on the dirt and offers a purse of $75,000.[2]

Past winners

Second race Great White Way

New York Stallion Great White Way Division (named for the famous theater district running along New York City's Broadway) is for two-year-old geldings and colts at a distance of six furlongs and offers a purse of $100,000.[3]

The race was run at Belmont Park in 1985, 1986, 1987, and 1990.

Past winners

Third race Perfect Arc

The New York Stallion Perfect Arc Division is restricted to fillies and mares three-years-old and up and run at a distance of one and one sixteenth mile on the turf for a purse of $75,000.

Past winners

  • 2008 – Follow My Dream (Jose Lezcano)
  • 2007 – Factual Contender (Eibar Coa)
  • 2006 – Artistic Express(3) (Cornelio Velásquez)
  • 2005 – Champagne Ending (3) (Pablo Fragoso)
  • 2004 – Kevin's Decision (4) (Edgar Prado)
  • 2003 – Ma Femme (5) (Julio Pezua)
  • 2002 – Lovely Amanda (5) (John Velazquez)
  • 2001 – Waku Up Kiss (3) (Edgar Prado)
  • 2000 – Ruby Friday (3) (Norberto Arroyo Jr.)

Fourth race Fifth Avenue

The New York Stallion Fifth Avenue Division is restricted to two year old filles, the Fifth Avenue is run at a distance of six furlongs and offers a purse of $100,000.[4]

Fifth Avenue is a noted street in the New York City borough of Manhattan, dividing the borough's East and West sides. It was run at Belmont Park in 1985, 1986, 1987, and 1990.

Past winners

  • 2008 – Sarah Accomplished (Jose Lezcano)
  • 2007 – Canadian Ballet (Alan Garcia)
  • 2006 – Laurentide Ice (Cornelio Velásquez)
  • 2005 – Princess Sweet (Cornelio Velásquez)
  • 2004 – Karakorum Splendor (Pablo Fragoso)
  • 2003 – So Sweet a Cat (John Velazquez)
  • 2002 – Beautiful America (José A. Santos)
  • 2001 – Princess Dixie (Edgar Prado)
  • 2000 – Bon Fearless (Mike Luzzi)
  • 1999 – Dat You Miz Blue (Jerry D. Bailey)
  • 1998 – Long Distance (Richard Migliore)
  • 1997 – Dancewiththebride (Cornelio Velásquez)
  • 1996 – Iamacarr (Mike Smith)
  • 1995 – Thunder Achiever (Jerry D. Bailey)
  • 1994 – Rogues Walk (John Velazquez)
  • 1993 – Princess JV (Richard Migliore)
  • 1992 – Etta (Julie Krone)
  • 1991 – Queen of Triumph (Jorge F. Chavez)
  • 1990 – Talc's Coventry (Jerry D. Bailey)
  • 1989 – Just Cuz (Jerry D. Bailey)
  • 1988 – Addy's Appeal (William Fox Jr.)
  • 1987 – Mithrandir (Julio Pezua)
  • 1986 – Lady Cave (Robbie Davis)
  • 1985 – Romantic Girl (Nick Santagata)

Fifth race Long Island

The Long Island Handicap is a race for Thoroughbred horses held each November at Aqueduct Racetrack. The race is for fillies and mares, age three and up, willing to race the one and one-half miles on the turf.

This race was down-graded from a Grade II event to a Grade III beginning in 2007, and carries a purse of $150,000.

Past winners

  • 2008 – Criticisms
  • 2007 – Dalvina (Cornelio Velásquez)
  • 2006 – Safari Queen
  • 2005 – Olaya
  • 2004 – Eleusis
  • 2003 – Spice Island
  • 2002 – Uriah
  • 2001 – Queue

Sixth race Staten Island

The New York Stallion Series Staten Island Stakes is for fillies and mares three-years-old and up. The Staten Island is run at a distance of seven furlongs on the dirt and offers a purse of $75,000.[5]

The race is named for the island that sits just below the island of Manhattan.

Past winners

  • 2010 – Big Brownie
  • 2009 – Mother Russia
  • 2008 – Under Serviced (John Velazquez)
  • 2007 – Tamberino (Eibar Coa)

Seventh race Cormorant

The New York Stallion Series Cormorant Division is for three-year-olds and up at a distance of one and one sixteenth miles on the turf and offers a purse of $75,000.

Past winners

  • 2009 – Ruffino (6)
  • 2008 – Classic Park (5) (Cornelio Velásquez)
  • 2007 – Red Zipper (4) (Eibar Coa)
  • 2006 – Red Zipper(3) (Eibar Coa)
  • 2005 – Retribution (3) (Cornelio Velásquez)
  • 2004 – Pa Pa Da (3) (Jose Espinoza)
  • 2003 – Quantum Merit (4) (Richard Migliore)
  • 2002 – Haggs Castle (4) (Mike Luzzi)
  • 2001 – Union One (4) (Richard Migliore)
  • 2000 – Chasin’ Wimmin (5) (Jean-Luc Samyn)

Eighth race Park Avenue

The New York York Stallion Series Park Avenue division (in its 18th year as of 2011) is for three-year-old fillies at a distance of 61⁄2 furlongs and offers a purse of $100,000.

Past winners

Ninth race Times Square Division

The Times Square is run at 61⁄2 furlongs and restricted to three-year-old colts and geldings.

Past winners

References

  1. ↑ New York Racing Association – New York Stallion Series
  2. ↑ "New York Stallion Series Thunder Rumble Division history at Aqueduct Racetrack". Archived from the original on 2012-05-03. Retrieved 2012-04-14.
  3. ↑ New York Stallion Series Great White Way Division history at Aqueduct Racetrack
  4. ↑ New York Stallion Series Fifth Avenue Division history at Aqueduct Racetrack
  5. ↑ New York Stallion Series Staten Island Division history at Aqueduct Racetrack
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