Busanda Stakes
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The Busanda Stakes is an American
Thoroughbred
horse race that is held at Aqueduct Racetrack
in Queens, New York in mid-January each year; the 38th outing was held in 2011.
The race is an ungraded stakes
event for three-year-old fillies
. Its current purse is $75,000. It is named for racing mare
Busanda
who, bred to Tom Fool
, produced the great Buckpasser
.
Since inception, the race has been run at various distances. From 1974 through 1976 the race length was seven furlong
s (1.408 km) then from 1766 through 1982 it was set at 8½ furlongs (1.710 km). Since 1983 the race length has been one mile plus 70 yards (1.673 km).
In 1980, Going East finished first but was disqualified and placed third.
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Thoroughbred
Thoroughbred
The Thoroughbred is a horse breed best known for its use in horse racing. Although the word thoroughbred is sometimes used to refer to any breed of purebred horse, it technically refers only to the Thoroughbred breed...
horse race that is held at Aqueduct Racetrack
Aqueduct Racetrack
Aqueduct Racetrack is a thoroughbred horse-racing facility and racino in Ozone Park, Queens, New York. Its racing meets usually are from late October/early November through April.-History:...
in Queens, New York in mid-January each year; the 38th outing was held in 2011.
The race is an ungraded stakes
Graded stakes race
A graded stakes race is a term applied since 1973 by the American Graded Stakes Committee of the Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association to thoroughbred horse races in the United States and Canada to describe races that derive their name from the stake, or entry fee, owners must pay...
event for three-year-old fillies
Filly
A filly is a young female horse too young to be called a mare. There are several specific definitions in use.*In most cases filly is a female horse under the age of four years old....
. Its current purse is $75,000. It is named for racing mare
Mare
Female horses are called mares.Mare is the Latin word for "sea".The word may also refer to:-People:* Ahmed Marzooq, also known as Mare, a footballer and Secretary General of Maldives Olympic Committee* Mare Winningham, American actress and singer...
Busanda
Busanda
Busanda was an American Thoroughbred filly racehorse best remembered as the dam of U.S. Racing Hall of Fame inductee, Buckpasser. Regally bred, Busanda was sired by 1937 U.S. Triple Crown champion, War Admiral, a son of Man o' War who was ranked No. 1 in the Blood-Horse magazine list of the top...
who, bred to Tom Fool
Tom Fool
Tom Fool was an American Thoroughbred racehorse, a winner of the American Horse of the Year award and a Hall of Fame inductee. He sired the outstanding racehorses Buckpasser and Tim Tam....
, produced the great Buckpasser
Buckpasser
Buckpasser was an American-bred Thoroughbred racehorse who won he won nine of his eleven race starts for international record winnings for a two-year-old of $586,090. Buckpasser was leading broodmare sire in 1983, 1984 and 1989....
.
Since inception, the race has been run at various distances. From 1974 through 1976 the race length was seven furlong
Furlong
A furlong is a measure of distance in imperial units and U.S. customary units equal to one-eighth of a mile, equivalent to 220 yards, 660 feet, 40 rods, or 10 chains. The exact value of the furlong varies slightly among English-speaking countries....
s (1.408 km) then from 1766 through 1982 it was set at 8½ furlongs (1.710 km). Since 1983 the race length has been one mile plus 70 yards (1.673 km).
Past winners
- 2011 - Dance Quietly (1:45.05) (Ramon Dominguez)
- 2010 - Age of Humor (1:45.87) (Rosie Napravnik)
- 2009 - Pumpkin Shell (1:42.30) (Charles C. Lopez)
- 2008 – Paint Me Red (1:44.06) (Ramon Dominguez)
- 2007 – Sagamoon (1:43.27) (Eibar CoaEibar CoaEibar Coa Monteverde is a jockey in American Thoroughbred horse racing. A five-time judo champion in his teens, he attended jockey school from 1989 to 1991 then began his professional riding career in 1992...
) - 2006 – Daytime Promise (1:43.49) (Norberto Arroyo, Jr.)
- 2005 – Amazing Buy (1:44 2/5) (Norberto Arroyo, Jr.)
- 2004 – Island Sand (1:43) (Pablo Fragoso)
- 2003 – Cyber Secret (1:41 4/5) (Jean-Luc SamynJean-Luc SamynJean-Luc Samyn is a jockey in American Thoroughbred horse racing.The son of a pastry chef, Jean-Luc Samyn was one of three children. At age thirteen, he went to work for the stable of trainer John Cunnington at Chantilly, a racecourse about north of Paris city center...
) - 2002 – Totally Wild (1:43 2/5) (Charles C. Lopez)
- 2001 – Diversa (1:41 2/5) (Joe BravoJoe Bravo (jockey)Joe Bravo is a jockey in American Thoroughbred horse racing. The son and grandson of jockeys, he began his professional career in Thoroughbred flat racing at Calder Race Course in Miami Gardens, Florida during the latter end of 1988.According to his NTRA profile, Joe Bravo has dominated the New...
) - 2000 – Quit Complaining (1:45 3/5) (Shaun BridgmohanShaun BridgmohanShaun X. Bridgmohan is a jockey in American Thoroughbred horse racing.At age thirteen, Bridgmohan's family emigrated to the United States, settling in South Florida where he developed an interest in horse racing...
) - 1999 – Super Skirt (1:45 1/5) (Carlos Cruz)
- 1998 – Above The Light (1:45 1/5) (Herb McCauleyHerb McCauleyW. Herbert McCauley is an American Thoroughbred horse racing jockey who has been called "one of the most talented and aggressive riders of his generation" by John Piesen, an odds-maker for the New York Post and the Daily Racing Form. While still a small boy, Herb McCauley began riding horses on...
) - 1997 – Roana Gale (1:43 4/5) (Richard Migliore)
- 1996 – Little Miss Fast (1:41) (Joe Bravo)
- 1995 – Limit (1:44 3/5) (Richard Migliore)
- 1994 – Ask Shananie (1:44 4/5) (Robbie DavisRobbie DavisRobbie Glen Davis is a retired American Thoroughbred horse racing jockey.-Early life:Davis grew up in a single parent household forced onto welfare, something that would impact him for the rest of his life....
) - 1993 – Aztec HillAztec HillAztec Hill is an American Thoroughbred filly racehorse. The daughter of Proud Truth will best be remembered for posting a half length score as the favorite over Traverse City in the mile and an eighth Grade II $200,000 Black-Eyed Susan Stakes at Pimlico Race Course on May 14, 1993...
(1:42 2/5) (Mike E. Smith) - 1992 – His Ginger (1:45 1/5) (Joe Rocco)
- 1991 – I’m A Thriller (1:44 4/5) (Art Madrid, Jr.)
- 1990 – Pacem in Christie (1:44 1/5) (Jorge F. ChavezJorge F. ChavezJorge F. Chavez is a jockey in American Thoroughbred horse racing.Chavez began his career in horse racing in 1982 in his native Peru and by 1987 was his country's leading rider. In April 1988 he emigrated to the United States where he raced with a great deal of success at Florida race tracks...
) - 1989 – Dreamy Mimi (1:44) (Angel Cordero, Jr.)
- 1988 – Beru (1:46 2/5) (Nick Santagata)
- 1987 – Bold Mate (1:42 3/5) (Jean-Luc Samyn)
- 1986 – Patricia J. K. (1:43 4/5) (Jorge VelasquezJorge VelasquezJorge Velásquez is a thoroughbred horse racing Hall of Fame jockey.Jorge Velasquez career in thoroughbred racing began in his native Panama but as a teenager moved to the United States...
) - 1985 – Count Pennies (1:45 1/5) (Ruben Hernandez)
- 1984 – Mile High Lady (1:47) (Robbie Davis)
- 1983 – Lady Norcliffe (1:43 3/5) (Michael Venezia)
- 1982 – Polite Rebuff (1:44 1/5) (Angel Cordero, Jr.)
- 1981 – Wayward LassWayward LassWayward Lass was an American Thoroughbred Champion racehorse. Bred in Florida by Hall of Fame trainer Horatio Luro, Wayward Lass was bought in 1980 by Carl Lizza, Jr. for $30,000 at the then-Florida Breeders Sales Co. She was raced under the nom de course, Flying Zee Stable, a racing partnership...
(1:45 3/5) (Cash AsmussenCash AsmussenCash Asmussen is an American thoroughbred horse racing jockey. Born Brian Keith Asmussen, in 1977 he legally changed his name to "Cash". From a Texas horse racing family, his parents, Keith and Marilyn "Sis" Asmussen, operate a ranch in Laredo, Texas...
) - 1980 – Espadrille (1:46 1/5) (Eric Beitia)
- 1979 – Out Ruled (1:44 4/5) (Jamie Arellano)
- 1978 – Bemis Heights (1:44 2/5) (Ron TurcotteRon TurcotteRon Joseph Morel Turcotte, CM is a Hall of Fame thoroughbred race horse jockey best known as the rider of Secretariat, winner of the U.S. Triple Crown in 1973....
) - 1977 – Like Ducks (1:48 3/5) (Steve CauthenSteve CauthenSteve Cauthen is a retired American jockey.Cauthen, the son of a trainer and a farrier, grew up in Walton, Kentucky around horses, which made race-riding a logical career choice. He rode his first race on May 12, 1976 at Churchill Downs; he finished last, riding King of Swat...
) - 1976 – Stick To Beauty (1:24 3/5) (Ron Turcotte)
- 1975 – Alpine Lass (1:23 1/5) (Angel Cordero, Jr.)
- 1974 – Quick Fare (1:25 2/5) (Michael Venezia)
In 1980, Going East finished first but was disqualified and placed third.