New York Stallion Series
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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
.
horses three-years-old and up. The Thunder Rumble is restricted to geld
ings and colts
at a distance of seven furlong
s on the dirt and offers a purse of $75,000.
The race was run at Belmont Park
in 1985, 1986, 1987, and 1990.
and mare
s 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.
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.
This race was down-graded from a Grade II event to a Grade III beginning in 2007, and carries a purse of $150,000.
The race is named for the island that sits just below the island of Manhattan.
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:...
and/or Belmont Park
Belmont Park
Belmont Park is a major thoroughbred horse-racing facility located in Elmont in the Town of Hempstead in Nassau County, New York, on Long Island adjoining New York City. It first opened on May 4, 1905...
and feature the progeny of stallions standing in the state of New York
New York
New York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is the nation's third most populous state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east...
.
First race Thunder Rumble
New York Stallion Thunder Rumble Stakes is for ThoroughbredThoroughbred
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...
horses three-years-old and up. The Thunder Rumble is restricted to geld
Geld
Geld may refer to:* Money, in Dutch or German languages* Danegeld, or any Anglo-Saxon or Norman land tax often based on hides* Weregeld* Gelt, Yiddish for money* Gelding, castrated animal-See also:* Gold * Gel...
ings and colts
Colt (horse)
A colt is a young male horse, under the age of four. The term "colt" is often confused with foal, which refers to a horse of either sex under one year of age....
at a distance of 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 on the dirt and offers a purse of $75,000.
Past winners
- 2010 - Driven by Success
- 2009 - Uncle T Seven
- 2008 - Mor Chances (Jose LezcanoJose LezcanoJose Lezcano is a jockey in American Thoroughbred horse racing. He rides in New York in the spring, summer and fall and spends the winter in Florida. His big break came in 2008 when he won a Breeders' Cup race....
) - 2007 - Stunt Man (Javier CastellanoJavier CastellanoJavier Castellano is a jockey in American Thoroughbred horse racing.Castellano began his riding career in his native Venezuela in 1996 and in June 1997 moved to the United States where rode at race tracks in southern Florida until 2001 when he moved to race on the New York State racing circuit.In...
) (Gold and Roses, 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...
) up, placed)
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.The race was run at Belmont Park
Belmont Park
Belmont Park is a major thoroughbred horse-racing facility located in Elmont in the Town of Hempstead in Nassau County, New York, on Long Island adjoining New York City. It first opened on May 4, 1905...
in 1985, 1986, 1987, and 1990.
Past winners
- 2010 - Eminent Tale (Ramon A. DominguezRamon A. DominguezRamon A. Dominguez is an Eclipse Award-winning champion jockey in American Thoroughbred horse racing....
) - 2009 -
- 2008 - Lookin At Her (Cornelio VelasquezCornelio VelásquezCornelio H. Velásquez is a jockey in American Thoroughbred horse racing. He was introduced to horse racing at age fifteen by trainer Carlos Salazar Guardia in his native Panama and enrolled in the national jockey school...
) - 2007 - Spanky Fischbein (John Velazquez)
- 2006 - Baxter (Kent DesormeauxKent DesormeauxKent Jason Desormeaux is an American thoroughbred horse racing Hall of Fame jockey who holds the U.S. record for most races won in a single year, 1989.-Brief biography:...
) - 2005 - Classic Pack (Pablo Fragoso)
- 2004 - Accurate (Norberto Arroyo, Jr.)
- 2003 - West Virginia (Jerry D. Bailey)
- 2002 - Grey Comet (Jose A. Santos)
- 2001 - White Ibis (Robbie Davis)
- 2000 - Crispy Jet (Jerry D. Bailey)
- 1999 - Entrepreneur (John Velazquez)
- 1998 - Shut Out Time (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...
) - 1997 - Mellow Roll (Frank Lovato, Jr.)
- 1996 - Say Florida Sandy (Richard Migliore)
- 1995 - Romantic Rogue (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....
) - 1994 - Ave's Flag (John Velazquez)
- 1993 - Spartan Victory (Jose A. Santos)
- 1992 - Rush Chairman Bill (Randy RomeroRandy RomeroRandy Paul Romero is a Hall of Fame jockey in the sport of Thoroughbred horse racing, Born into a family involved with horses, his father Lloyd J...
) - 1991 - Jay Gee (Angel Cordero, Jr.)
- 1990 - All Smarts (Craig PerretCraig PerretCraig Perret is an American thoroughbred horse racing jockey. He began riding horses at age five and by seven was riding quarter horses in match races...
) - 1989 - Sir Richard Lewis (Angel Cordero, Jr.)
- 1988 - Scarlet Ibis (Jose Romero)
- 1987 - BallindagginBallindaggin (horse)Ballindaggin was an American Thoroughbred racehorse. He is named for the small village of Ballindaggin in County Wexford, Ireland. Out of the mare Can't Be Bothered, his damsire was the good runner and successful stallion, Stop The Music. Ballindaggin was sired by Noble Nashua, a multiple stakes...
(Jorge VelásquezJorge 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...
) - 1986 - Royal Value (Randy Romero)
- 1985 - Bullet Blade (Richard Migliore)
Third race Perfect Arc
The New York Stallion Perfect Arc Division is restricted to filliesFilly
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....
and 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...
s three-years-old and up and run at a distance of one and one sixteenth mile on the turf
Grass
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for a purse of $75,000.
Past winners
- 2008 - Follow My Dream (Jose LezcanoJose LezcanoJose Lezcano is a jockey in American Thoroughbred horse racing. He rides in New York in the spring, summer and fall and spends the winter in Florida. His big break came in 2008 when he won a Breeders' Cup race....
) - 2007 - Factual Contender (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 - Artistic Express(3) (Cornelio VelasquezCornelio VelásquezCornelio H. Velásquez is a jockey in American Thoroughbred horse racing. He was introduced to horse racing at age fifteen by trainer Carlos Salazar Guardia in his native Panama and enrolled in the national jockey school...
) - 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.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 LezcanoJose LezcanoJose Lezcano is a jockey in American Thoroughbred horse racing. He rides in New York in the spring, summer and fall and spends the winter in Florida. His big break came in 2008 when he won a Breeders' Cup race....
) - 2007 - Canadian Ballet (Alan GarciaAlan Garcia (jockey)Alan Garcia is a thoroughbred horse racing jockey. He was Peru's leading apprentice jockey in 2003 and in that same year he began racing in the United States at the Meadowlands Racetrack where he was also the leading apprentice. His father and grandfather were both jockeys in Peru...
) - 2006 - Laurentide Ice (Cornelio Velasquez)
- 2005 - Princess Sweet (Cornelio Velasquez)
- 2004 - Karakorum Splendor (Pablo Fragoso)
- 2003 - So Sweet a Cat (John Velazquez)
- 2002 - Beautiful America (Jose A. Santos)
- 2001 - Princess Dixie (Edgar Prado)
- 2000 - Bon Fearless (Mike LuzziMike LuzziMichael Jude Luzzi is an American jockey. He grew up near Delaware Park Racetrack where his grandfather, trainer Buddy Raines, had a major role in raising him and his brother John who also became a jockey...
) - 1999 - Dat You Miz Blue (Jerry D. Bailey)
- 1998 - Long Distance (Richard Migliore)
- 1997 - Dancewiththebride (Cornelio Velasquez)
- 1996 - Iamacarr (Mike Smith)
- 1995 - Thunder Achiever (Jerry D. Bailey)
- 1994 - Rogues Walk (John Velazquez)
- 1993 - Princess JV (Richard Migliore)
- 1992 - Etta (Julie KroneJulie KroneJulie Krone , is a retired American jockey. In 1993, she became the first female jockey to win a Triple Crown race when she captured the Belmont Stakes aboard Colonial Affair...
) - 1991 - Queen of Truimph (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...
) - 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 Velasquez)
- 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.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 VelasquezCornelio VelásquezCornelio H. Velásquez is a jockey in American Thoroughbred horse racing. He was introduced to horse racing at age fifteen by trainer Carlos Salazar Guardia in his native Panama and enrolled in the national jockey school...
) - 2007 - Red Zipper (4) (Eibar Coa)
- 2006 - Red Zipper(3) (Eibar Coa)
- 2005 - Retribution (3) (Cornelio VelasquezCornelio VelásquezCornelio H. Velásquez is a jockey in American Thoroughbred horse racing. He was introduced to horse racing at age fifteen by trainer Carlos Salazar Guardia in his native Panama and enrolled in the national jockey school...
) - 2004 - Pa Pa Da (3) (Jose Espinoza)
- 2003 - Quantum Merit (4) (Richard Migliore)
- 2002 - Haggs Castle (4) (Mike LuzziMike LuzziMichael Jude Luzzi is an American jockey. He grew up near Delaware Park Racetrack where his grandfather, trainer Buddy Raines, had a major role in raising him and his brother John who also became a jockey...
) - 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 6 1/2 furlongs and offers a purse of $100,000.- 2011 - Lady on the Run (Mike LuzziMike LuzziMichael Jude Luzzi is an American jockey. He grew up near Delaware Park Racetrack where his grandfather, trainer Buddy Raines, had a major role in raising him and his brother John who also became a jockey...
) - 2010 - Franny Freud (Garrett Gomez)
- 2009 - Mother Russia (Ramon Dominguez)
- 2008 - Like a Rose (Michael Luzzi)
- 2007 - Mighty Eros (Norberto Arroyo Jr.)
- 2006 - No Reason (Channing HillChanning HillChanning Hill is an American jockey in American Thoroughbred horse racing.Hill began riding horses when he was 16 years old. He rode full time at Prairie Meadows between his junior and senior years in high school. After graduating from Columbus High School in 2005 he traveled to New York to...
) - 2005 - Pretty Suzi (Pablo Fragoso)
- 2004 - Ihaveadate (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...
) - 2003 - Hanselina (Edgar Prado)
- 2002 - Liveitupnow (Norberto Arroyo Jr.)
- 2001 - Lady Katie (Edgar Prado)
- 2000 - Laken (Mike LuzziMike LuzziMichael Jude Luzzi is an American jockey. He grew up near Delaware Park Racetrack where his grandfather, trainer Buddy Raines, had a major role in raising him and his brother John who also became a jockey...
) - 1999 - Winloc's Glorious (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...
) - 1998 - Jersey Girl (Richard Migliore)
- 1997 - Dewars Rocks (Jorge Chavez)
- 1996 - Double Dee's (Frank Alvarado)
- 1995 - Dancin Renee (Jose VelezJosé VélezJosé Vélez is a Canarian singer.In the late 1960s, a music teacher from the Organización Juvenil Española had the idea to create the music group Grupo Marabilla with some of his students, among them José Velásquez. When the group was dissolved, he began his solo career...
) - 1994 - Minetonightsfirst (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....
)
Ninth race Times Square Division
The Times Square is run at 6 1/2 furlongs and restricted to three-year old colts and geldings.- 2010 - General Maximus
- 2009 - Uncle T Steven (Ramon Dominguez)
- 2008 - Fort Drum (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...
) - 2007 - Bustin Stones (Ramon Dominguez)
- 2006 - Prince of Peace (Fernando JaraFernando JaraFernando Jara is thoroughbred horse racing jockey in the United States. Aboard Jazil he won the 2006 Belmont Stakes...
) - 2005 - Gold and Roses (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...
) - 2004 - West Virginia (John Velazquez)
- 2003 - Grey Comet (Jerry BaileyJerry BaileyJerry D. Bailey is a retired American Hall of Fame jockey. He began his racing career in November 1974. His first mount was on a horse named Pegged Rate, who ran off the board. He notched his first career win the next day on his second career mount, Fetch, at New Mexico's Sunland Park, and has...
) - 2002 - Trial Prep (John Velazquez)
- 2001 - Tom's Thunder (John Velazquez)
- 2000 - Be Mine Tonight (John Velazquez)
- 1999 - Shut Out Time (Joe BravoJoe BravoWilkyns Nuñez, better known by his ring name Joe Bravo, is a Puerto Rican professional wrestler best known for performing with the International Wrestling Association and World Wrestling Council.-International Wrestling Association :...
) - 1998 - Sandpile (Jorge Chavez)
- 1997 - Saratoga Sunrise (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....
) - 1996 - Instant Friendship (John Velazquez)
- 1995 - Ave’s Flag (John Velazquez)
- 1994 - Gash (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....
)