The Lamplighter Stakes is an American

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run annually during the last week of May at

Monmouth Park Racetrack Monmouth Park Racetrack is an American race track for thoroughbred horse racing in Oceanport, New Jersey, United States. It is owned by the New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority and is operated under a five-year lease as a partnership with ...

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over a distance of miles (8.5 furlongs). Inaugurated in 1946 as the Lamplighter Handicap, the race was named to honor

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, the 1893 American Co-Champion Older Male Horse owned by proment horseman

Pierre Lorillard IV Pierre J. Lorillard IV (October 13, 1833 – July 7, 1901) was an American tobacco manufacturer and Thoroughbred race horse owner. Early life Born in Westchester, New York, he was the son of Pierre Lorillard III (1796–1867) and Catherine Gri ...

who had been an co-owner of the Monmouth Park Association's racetrack. Since inception, the race has been contested at various distances on both dirt and turf: * miles on dirt : 1946–1970, 1972, 1974, 1984,1987 * miles on turf : 1971 * miles on turf : 1973, 1975–1983, 1985–1986, 1988–2004, 2007–present * 1 mile on turf : 2005, 2006 On July 1, 1978 the legendary U.S. Racing Hall of Fame inductee, John Henry, made his turf stakes debut with a third-place finish in the second division of the Lamplighter.

Records

Speed record: * 1:40.52 – Lendell Ray (2000) Most wins by an owner: * 2 – George D. Widener Jr. (1950, 1965) * 2 – James Cox Brady Jr. (1953, 1954) * 2 – Calumet Farm (1961, 1971) Most wins by a jockey: * 5 –

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(1975, 1976, 1986, 1987, 1988) Most wins by a trainer: * 4 –

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(1993, 1995, 2000, 2003)

Winners

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, Roman Hill Farm , 1:40.54 , - , 2009 , Sleepless Knight , Joe Bravo , Kelly J. Breen , George and Lori Hall , 1:41.39 , - , 2008 , El Sultry Sun , Eddie Castro , John C. Kimmel ,

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, Edwin T. Broome , Edwin T. Broome , 1:35.96 , - , 2004 , Gotaghostofachance , Stewart Elliott , Edward T. Allard , Phillip J. Torsney , 1:40.82 , - , 2003 , Stroll ,

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, Claiborne Farm , 1:40.09 , - , 2002 , Entitlement ,

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, John K. Hennig , Brereton C. Jones , 1:45.07 , - , 2001 , First Spear , Joe Bravo , Todd A. Pletcher , Peachtree Stable , 1:41.94 , - , 2000 , Lendell Ray ,

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, Dave Eigel/Kenneth Glass , 1:40.52 , - , 1999 , Phi Beta Doc ,

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, Robert W. Leonard , Robert W. Leonard/Dennis Foster , 1:45.00 , - , 1998 , Soldier Field , Rick Wilson , Linda L. Rice , David Sepler , 1:43.20 , - , 1997 , Statesmanship ,

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, Peter F. Karches , 1:42.00 , - , 1996 , Allied Forces ,

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, Ahmed Al Tayer , 1:42.00 , - , 1995 , Claudius ,

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, 1:41.00 , - , 1994 , Mr. Impatience , Chuck Lopez , Dennis J. Manning , Southview Farm , 1:42.20 , - , 1993 , Namaqualand ,

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, 1:43.00 , - , 1992 , Smilin and Dancin ,

, Stephen L. DiMauro , Flanna Stable , 1:41.20 , - , 1991 , Futurist , Rick Wilson , John R. S. Fisher , Richard L. Gelb , 1:41.40 , - , 1990 , Groscar , Rick Wilson , Robert E. Reid Jr. , S. M. Baer , 1:41.20 , - , 1989 , Expensive Decision ,

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, Stanley Shapoff , E. L. Shapoff , 1:41.20 , - , 1988 , Mi Selecto ,

, Eduardo Azpurua , Wilfredo Agusti , 1:42.40 , - , 1987 , Clever Secret ,

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, 1:42.40 , - , 1986 , One Magic Moment ,

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, Ronnie Warren , S. & T. Adams , 1:44.00 , - , 1984 , Light Spirits ,

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, Guy J. Lyon , Universal Thoroughbred , 1:46.20 , - , 1979 , Quiet Crossing ,

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, Doug Peterson , Tay Hill Stable , 1:47.00 , - , 1978 , North Course ,

, Charles Sanborn , Helmore Farm , 1:43.40 , - , 1978 , Prince Misko , Mike Miceli , Anthony Arcodia , Miami Lakes Ranch , 1:43.20 , - , 1977 , Qui Native ,

, Charles Sanborn , S. Beller , 1:41.40 , - , 1976 , Modred ,

, Willard C. Freeman , Mrs. Paul L. Hexter , 1:42.00 , - , 1976 , Chati ,

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, James W. Murphy , Hickory Tree Stable , 1:43.60 , - , 1975 , Embassy Row ,

, Lawrence W. Jennings , Dan Williams , 1:47.20 , - , 1974 , Key to the Gun ,

, J. Bowes Bond , Nydrie Stable , 1:43.80 , - , 1974 , Don't Be Late Jim , Joe Imparato , Dewey Smith , Audley Farm Stable , 1:44.60 , - , 1973 , Bold Nix , Carlos Barrera , Frank J. McManus , Raymond M. Curtis , 1:44.60 , - , 1972 , Floor Show , Michael Hole ,

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, Mill River Stable , 1:44.20 , - , 1971 , Gleaming ,

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, Reggie Cornell , Calumet Farm , 1:49.20 , - , 1970 , Well Mannered , Frank Verardi , Anthony L. Basile , Bwamazon Farm , 1:44.40 , - , 1970 , Jaradara ,

, Lawrence W. Jennings , A-Dee Farm , 1:44.00 , - , 1969 , Al Hattab ,

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, Warren A. Croll Jr. , Pelican Stable , 1:42.00 , - , 1968 , Jig Time , Jesse Davidson ,

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, 1:45.80 , - , 1967 , Air Rights , Eddie Belmonte , Pancho Martin ,

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, 1:45.20 , - , 1966 , Jolly Jet ,

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, Powhatan Stable , 1:44.00 , - , 1965 , Eurasian , Johnny Sellers , Bert Mulholland , George D. Widener Jr. , 1:43.20 , - , 1964 , Knightly Manner , Howard Grant , James W. Maloney ,

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, 1:42.40 , - , 1963 , Raritan Valley , Paul Kallai , Joe Kulina , Glenelg Stable , 1:43.60 , - , 1962 , Green Ticket ,

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, William W. Stephens , Adele L. Rand , 1:43.40 , - , 1961 , Beau Prince , Steve Brooks , Horace A. Jones , Calumet Farm , 1:43.40 , - , 1960 , Irish Lancer , Chris Rogers , Norman McLeod , Pebblebrook Farm , 1:44.60 , - , 1959 , Atoll , Bill Hartack , Ray Metcalf , Elkcam Stable , 1:45.00 , - , 1958 , Plion , Bill Hartack , Tom Jolley , Edward Potter Jr. , 1:44.80 , - , 1957 , Pro-Brandy , Howard Grant , Deverne Emery , Carolyn K. Stable , 1:44.20 , - , 1957 , Stratmat , Richard Lawless , L. Harry Silver , Modan Stable , 1:43.20 , - , 1956 , Greek Spy ,

, Sherrill W. Ward , C. Ulrick Bay , 1:41.20 , - , 1955 , Star Rover ,

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, Mrs. Irving Gushen , 1:43.80 , - , 1954 , Artismo , Dave Gorman , Robert L. Dotter , James Cox Brady Jr. , 1:43.80 , - , 1953 , Landlocked ,

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, Robert L. Dotter , James Cox Brady Jr. , 1:45.80 , - , 1952 , Flaunt , Keith Stuart , H. W. Williams , Arnold Skjeveland , 1:46.60 , - , 1951 , Uncle Miltie , Dave Gorman , Andrew C. Colando , Joseph J. Colando , 1:46.00 , - , 1950 , Lights Up , George Hettinger , Jack Creevy , George D. Widener Jr. , 1:45.20 , - , 1949 , Colonel Mike , Basil James , Eugene Jacobs , Eugene Jacobs , 1:47.20 , - , 1948 , First Nighter , Dave Gorman , William J. Hirsch , S. A. Mason II , 1:44.80 , - , 1947 , Lighthouse , Tommy Malley ,

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, Woodland Farm , 1:44.20 , - , 1946 , Lookout Dice , Nick Jemas , G. Lewis , Lookout Stock , 1:45.20 , -

References

The 2008 Lamplighter Stakers at Oceanport Racing Report
Ungraded stakes races in the United States Horse races in New Jersey Turf races in the United States Flat horse races for three-year-olds Monmouth Park Racetrack Recurring sporting events established in 1946 1946 establishments in New Jersey