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held annually in early August at

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. Made a

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in 2019, it is contested on dirt at a distance of a mile and one-eighth. It is open to four-year-old non-winners in the current year of a Sweepstake other than a State-bred event.

Records

Speed record: * 1:47.45 @ 1 miles : Tom's d'Etat (2019) Most wins: * 2 -

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(2021, 2022) Most wins by a

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(2013, 2017) * 2 - Irad Ortiz Jr. (2014, 2016) * 2 -

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(2021, 2022) Most wins by a trainer: * 2 - Todd A. Pletcherer (2013, 2017) * 2 -

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William I. Mott William I. "Bill" Mott (born July 29, 1953, in Mobridge, South Dakota) is an American horse trainer, most notable for his work with Cigar. Mott earned the Eclipse Award for Outstanding Trainer in 1995 and 1996. He was inducted into the National ...

(2021, 2022) Most wins by an owner: * 2 -

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(2021, 2022)

Winners

References

{{reflist Horse races in New York (state) Flat horse races for four-year-olds Open mile category horse races Saratoga Race Course 2013 establishments in New York (state) Recurring sporting events established in 2013