New York Stallion Series

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The New York Stallion Series was created by the New York Thoroughbred Breeders’, Inc. The seven races in the day long event at Aqueduct Racetrack features the progency of stallions standing in the state of New York.

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[edit] 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.

[edit] Past winners

[edit] Second race Great White Way

New York Stallion Great White Way Division will be in its 24th running in 2008. The Great White Way (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 in 1985, 1986, 1987, and 1990.

[edit] Past winners

  • 2007 - Spanky Fischbein (John Velazquez)
  • 2006 - Baxter (Kent Desormeaux)
  • 2005 - Classic Pack (Pablo Fragoso)
  • 2004 - Accurate (Norberto Arroyo, Jr.)
  • 2003 - West Virginia (Jerry Bailey)
  • 2002 - Grey Comet (Jose Santos)
  • 2001 - White Ibis (Robbie Davis)
  • 2000 - Crispy Jet (Jerry Bailey)
  • 1999 - Entepreneur (John Velazquez)
  • 1998 - Shut Out Time (Joe Bravo)
  • 1997 - Mellow Roll (Frank Lovato Jr.)
  • 1996 - Say Florida Sandy (Richard Migliore)
  • 1995 - Romantic Rogue (Robbie Davis)
  • 1994 - Ave's Flag (John Velazquez)
  • 1993 - Spartan Victory (Jose Santos)
  • 1992 - Rush Chairman Bill (Randy Romero)
  • 1991 - Jay Gee (Angel Cordero Jr.)
  • 1990 - All Smarts (Craig Perret)
  • 1989 - Sir Richard Lewis (Angel Cordero Jr.)
  • 1988 - Scarlet Ibis (Jose Romero)
  • 1987 - Ballindaggin (Jorge Velásquez)
  • 1986 - Royal Value (Randy Romero)
  • 1985 - Bullet Blade (Richard Migliore)

[edit] Third race Perfect Arc

The New York Stallion Perfect Arc Division will be in its 9th running in 2008. The Perfect Arc 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.

[edit] Past winners

  • 2007 - Factual Contender (Eibar Coa)
  • 2006 - Artistic Express(3) (Cornelio Velasquez)
  • 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,)

[edit] Fourth race Fifth Avenue

The New York Stallion Fifth Avenue Division will be in its 24th running in 2008. 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.

[edit] Past winners

  • 2007 - Canadian Ballet (Alan Garcia)
  • 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 Santos)
  • 2001 - Princess Dixie (Edgar Prado)
  • 2000 - Bon Fearless (Mike Luzzi)
  • 1999 - Dat You Miz Blue (Jerry Bailey)
  • 1998 - Long Distance (Richard Migliore)
  • 1997 - Dancewiththebride (Cornelio Velasquez)
  • 1996 - Iamacarr (Mike Smith)
  • 1995 - Thunder Achiever (Jerry Bailey)
  • 1994 - Rogues Walk (John Velazquez)
  • 1993 - Princess JV (Richard Migliore)
  • 1992 - Etta (Julie Krone)
  • 1991 - Queen of Truimph (Jorge Chavez)
  • 1990 - Talc's Coventry (Jerry Bailey)
  • 1989 - Just Cuz (Jerry Bailey)
  • 1988 - Addy's Appeal (William Fox Jr.)
  • 1987 - Mithrandir (Julio Pezua)
  • 1986 - Lady Cave (Robbie Davis)
  • 1985 - Romantic Girl (Nick Santagata)

[edit] 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.

[edit] Past winners

  • 2007 - Dalvina (Cornelio Velasquez)
  • 2006 - Safari Queen
  • 2005 - Olaya
  • 2004 - Eleusis
  • 2003 - Spice Island
  • 2002 - Uriah
  • 2001 - Queue

[edit] 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.

[edit] Past winners

  • 2007 - Tamberino (Eibar Coa)


[edit] Seventh race Cormorant

The New York Stallion Series Cormorant Division will be in its 9th running in 2008. The Cormorant 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.

[edit] Past winners

  • 2007 - Red Zipper (4) (Eibar Coa)
  • 2006 - Red Zipper(3) (Eibar Coa)
  • 2005 - Retribution (3) (Cornelio Velasquez)
  • 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)