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Mount Vernon Stakes
The Mount Vernon Stakes is an American Thoroughbred horse race held annually near the end of May at Belmont Park in Elmont, New York. Contested on turf at a distance of a mile (8 furlongs), it is restricted to Fillies and mares age three and older who were bred in the State of New York The Mount Vernon Stakes is named for the city of Mount Vernon in Westchester County, New York. Since inception in 1979, the race has been contested at various distances: * 1 mile : 2014–present * miles : 1979–1982, 1989–1996, 2008–2013 * miles : 1997–2007 * miles : 1983–1988 Due to course conditions, the race was switched to dirt in 1988, 1990 and 2003. The Mount Vernon was run in two divisions in 1989, 1992, 2002, 2004, and 2005. Historical notes Ángel Cordero Jr. won this race as a jockey three times (1980, 1982, 1989) and as a trainer in 1996. Records Speed record: * 1:32.87 – Invading Humor (2015) (at current distance of 8 furlongs) * 1:40.00 – Her Favorite (1992) (at ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Flat Racing Clipart
Flat or flats may refer to: Architecture * Flat (housing), an apartment in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia and other Commonwealth countries Arts and entertainment * Flat (music), a symbol () which denotes a lower pitch * Flat (soldier), a two-dimensional toy soldier made of tin or plastic * Flat (theatre), a flat piece of theatrical scenery * Flat, a leading type of wordplay, as identified by the National Puzzlers' League * ''Flat!'' (2010), an Indian film * Flats (band), an English band * Flats (comics), the first stage in the comic coloring process Footwear * Flats, footwear which is not high-heeled * Ballet flats, derived from ballet shoes, for casual wear as well as dancing * Ballet shoes (also known as ballet slippers), often referred to as "flats" or "flat shoes" * Racing flats, lightweight shoes used primarily for running a race Geography Landforms * Flat (landform), a relatively level area within a region of greater relief Bodies of water * Flat, a shallow w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
