The Mount Vernon Stakes is an American

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held annually near the end of May at

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. Contested on

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at a distance of a mile (8

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s), it is restricted to

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and

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s age three and older who were bred in the

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The Mount Vernon Stakes is named for the city of

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. 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. Ángel Tomás Cordero Jr. (born: November 8, 1942) is one of the leading Thoroughbred horse racing jockeys of the late 20th-century and the first Puerto Rican to be inducted into the United States' Racing Hall of Fame. He led all jockeys in win ...

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 previous distance of miles) Most wins: * 2 – Gitchee Goomie (2011, 2012) * 2 – Fifty Five (2019, 2020) Most wins by an owner: * 3 – Michael Dubb (2013, 2017, 2018) Most wins by a

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: * 4 – José A. Santos (1987, 1991, 2000, 2005) * 4 –

Javier Castellano Javier Castellano (born October 23, 1977, in Maracaibo, Zulia State, Venezuela) is a jockey in American Thoroughbred horse racing. Castellano began his riding career in 1996 at Santa Rita and La Rinconada racecourses in Venezuela. In June 1997 he ...

(2006, 2017, 2019, 2020) Most wins by a trainer: * 3 – Leo O'Brien (1988, 1994, 1995)

Winners

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Luis Saez Luis Saez (born May 19, 1992) in Panama City, Panama) is a jockey in American Thoroughbred horse racing. Saez rode Maximum Security to finish first in the 2019 Kentucky Derby but was subsequently disqualified due to interference. The two later won ...

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, Chad Brown ,

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, 1:34.09 , - , 2018 , Feeling Bossy , 5 , Irad Ortiz Jr. ,

Jason Servis Jason J. Servis (born April 2, 1957) is an American trainer of Thoroughbred racehorses. He is best known for having trained Maximum Security, who finished first in the 2019 Kentucky Derby but was disqualified for interference. He is a brother ...

, Michael Dubb , 1:36.42 , - , 2017 , Fourstar Crook , 6 ,

, Chad Brown , Michael Dubb, Bethleham Stables LLC, & Aisquith , 1:37.33 , - , 2016 ,

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, Jeremiah C. Englehart , Kendel D. Standlee , 1:36.40 , - , 2015 , Invading Humor , 5 ,

Rajiv Maragh Rajiv Maragh (born July 9, 1985, in Spanish Town, Jamaica) is a jockey in American Thoroughbred horse racing. An Indo-Jamaican, he is the son of a jockey who rode in Jamaica before relocating to Florida where he began a career as a horse trainer. ...

Bruce N. Levine Bruce N. Levine (born February 7, 1955, in New York City) is a trainer of Thoroughbred racehorses. Raised on Long Island, New York, where he still makes his home, Levine earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in business administration from the Univer ...

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, Chad Brown , Michael Dubb & Bethlehem Stable , 1:35.75 , - , 2012 , Gitchee Goomie , 5 ,

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, Patsy C Symons , 1:35.36 , - , 2010 , Chestoria , 6 , David Cohen , William Badgett Jr. , E El R Stable , 1:42.89 , - , 2009 , I Lost My Choo , 4 ,

Jose Lezcano Jose Lezcano (born April 20, 1985 in Panama) 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. Car ...

, Phil Serpe , Flying Zee Stable , 1:42.52 , - , 2008 , Them There Eyes , 4 , Jose Espinoza , Kathleen Feron , Akindale Farm , 1:44.06 , - , 2007 , Factual Contender , 6 ,

Eibar Coa Eibar Coa Monteverde (born February 15, in Venezuela) is a jockey in American Thoroughbred horse racing. Coa was born and raised in Venezuela A five-time Judo Champion in his teens, He attended jockey school from 1989 to 1991 then began his pr ...

Barclay Tagg Barclay Tagg (born December 30, 1937, in Lancaster, Pennsylvania) is an American thoroughbred horse trainer. A 1961 graduate of Pennsylvania State University with a degree in Animal Husbandry. Barclay is best known for conditioning Kentucky De ...

, Thomas Farone Jr. , 1:48.66 , - , 2006 , Sabellina , 5 ,

, Joseph Aquilino , Jay A. Lieberman , 1:48.00 , - , 2005 , Lady Bi Bi , 6 , José A. Santos , John O. Hertler , Tri County Stables , 1:49.12 , - , 2005 , Kevin's Decision , 5 ,

Edgar Prado Edgar S. Prado (Lima, June 12, 1967) is a Peruvian-born American jockey, a U.S. Racing Hall of Fame jockey in thoroughbred horse racing. His big break came in 1997 when he won 536 races, making him the fourth rider in history to win 500 races in ...

, Carlos F. Martin , Flying Zee Stable , 1:49.06 , - , 2004 , Big Tease , 4 ,

Richard Migliore Richard Migliore (born March 14, 1964 in Babylon, New York) is a retired American jockey. He now works as a racing analyst for XBTV. He was nicknamed "The Mig," which is a type of Russian fighter jet, for his tenacious style of riding. He lives ...

, Gary C. Contessa , Maggi Moss , 1:48.67 , - , 2004 , Brandala , 6 , Jose Espinoza , Thomas M. Walsh , Sorin Stables , 1:49.56 , - , 2003 , Princess Dixie , 4 ,

, H. James Bond , James F. Edwards , 1:49.41 , - , 2002 , Shopping for Love , 5 ,

Jerry Bailey Jerry D. Bailey (born August 29, 1957 in Dallas, Texas) is an Thoroughbred Racing on NBC, NBC Sports thoroughbred racing analyst and a retired American National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame, Hall of Fame jockey. Early years Bailey was born ...

, Kenneth Nesky , George D'Archangelo , 1:46.80 , - , 2002 , Eventail , 5 ,

, Richard Schosberg , Gallagher's Stud , 1:46.55 , - , 2001 , Truebreadpudding , 6 ,

John Velazquez John R. Velazquez (born November 24, 1971) is a Puerto Rican jockey in Thoroughbred horse racing. He began his career in Puerto Rico and moved to New York in 1990. In 2004 and 2005 he was the United States Champion Jockey by earnings and both yea ...

, Gary Sciacca , Coffee Pot Stables , 1:48.05 , - , 2000 , Office Miss , 6 , José A. Santos , Gary Sciacca , Sam F. Morrell , 1:48.20 , - , 1999 , Highland Strike , 6 , Jose Espinoza , Richard DeStasio , Wayne R. Ewald , 1:47.20 , - , 1998 , Dancewiththebride , 3 ,

, Gary P. Gullo , Aaron Beecher , 1:48.60 , - , 1997 , Darlin Danika , 5 , Joe Bravo , Thomas M. Walsh , Dan-Dev Stable , 1:48.60 , - , 1996 , Rogues Walk , 4 ,

, M.Dinmore et al. , 1:42.40 , - , 1995 , Tiffany's Taylor , 6 ,

, Leo O'Brien , Theresa Maher , 1:40.40 , - , 1994 , Irish Actress , 7 ,

Mike E. Smith Michael Earl Smith (born August 10, 1965) is an American jockey who has been one of the leading riders in U.S. Thoroughbred racing since the early 1990s, was inducted into the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame in 2003, and has won the ...

, Leo O'Brien , Austin Delaney , 1:40.80 , - , 1993 , McKaymackenna , 4 ,

Jorge Velásquez Jorge Velásquez (born December 28, 1946 in Chepo, Panama) is a thoroughbred horse racing Hall of Fame jockey. Jorge Velasquez's career in thoroughbred racing began in his native Panama but as a teenager moved to the United States. In 1967 he won ...

, Rene Araya , R Kay Stable , 1:40.60 , - , 1992 , Her Favorite , 4 ,

Eddie Maple Edward Retz "Eddie" Maple (born November 8, 1948, in Carrollton, Ohio) is a retired American thoroughbred horse racing jockey. One of eight siblings, he is an older brother to jockey Sam Maple, who won more than 2,500 races. Maple began riding ...

, Donna J. Freyer , Tanrackin Farm , 1:40.00 , - , 1992 , Talc's Coventry , 4 ,

Robbie Davis Robbie Glen Davis (born July 18, 1961 in Pocatello, Idaho) 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 ...

Sarah A. Lundy Sarah A. Lundy (born August 26, 1954) is an American Thoroughbred horse trainer. In 1984 she became the first female trainer to ever saddle a horse in the Belmont Stakes, third leg of the U.S. Triple Crown series. From 690 career starts, Sarah ...

, James F. Edwards , 1:41.00 , - , 1991 , Serene Nobility , 5 , José A. Santos , Henry S. White Jr. , Nauset Stable , 1:41.20 , - , 1990 , Banded , 4 ,

, Ramon M. Hernandez , Lucille Riccelli , 1:43.40 , - , 1989 , Capades , 3 ,

, Richard O'Connell , Poma Stable , 1:42.70 , - , 1989 , Stage View , 4 ,

Roger Laurin Roger Laurin (born 1936 in Montreal, Quebec) is a trainer of Thoroughbred racehorses in the United States and Canada. He has trained Champions Numbered Account, the 1971 American Champion Two-Year-Old Filly, and Chief's Crown, the 1984 American ...

, Richard A. DeStasio , 1:43.72 , - , 1988 , Comorin Cape , 3 ,

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, Leo O'Brien , Philip Dileo , 2:06.20 , - , 1987 , Lake Cecebe , 4 , José A. Santos , Kenneth Nesky , Bonnie Mike Stable , 2:07.40 , - , 1986 , Wendy Walker , 4 , Robert Thibeau Jr. ,

Sidney Watters Jr. Sidney may refer to: People * Sidney (surname), English surname * Sidney (given name), including a list of people with the given name * Sidney (footballer, born 1972), full name Sidney da Silva Souza, Brazilian football defensive midfielder * ...

, William C. MacMillen Jr. , 2:01.80 , - , 1985 , Wimborne Sky , 5 ,

, Richard J. Lundy ,

Virginia Kraft Payson Virginia Kraft Payson (February 19, 1930 – January 9, 2023) was an American thoroughbred owner and breeder, big-game hunter, and journalist. She wrote for ''Sports Illustrated'' under the name of Virginia Kraft for 26 years, starting with its f ...

, 2:04.20 , - , 1984 , Miss Audimar , 3 ,

Jean-Luc Samyn Jean-Luc Samyn (born November 6, 1956 in Bailleul, Nord, France) is a jockey in American Thoroughbred horse racing. The son of a pastry chef, Jean-Luc Samyn was one of three children. At age thirteen, he went to work for the stable of trainer Jo ...

Philip G. Johnson Philip Gustav Johnson (November 5, 1894 – September 14, 1944) was a pioneer in the manufacturing of airplanes and in the creation and operation of commercial airlines in the United States and Canada. With backgrounds as an engineer and businessma ...

, Hellson Stable , 2:02.40 , - , 1983 , Beech Island , 5 ,

, Willard C. Freeman , Buckingham Farm , 2:03.00 , - , 1982 , Mademoiselle Ivor , 4 ,

, Larry Barrera , Lowell T. Hughes , 1:43.00 , - , 1981 , Move It Now , 4 , Ruben Hernandez ,

James W. Maloney James W. Maloney (April 1, 1909 – March 10, 1984) was an American National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame, Hall of Fame Horse trainer, trainer of Thoroughbred racehorses. The son of a trainer, his own professional career lasted fifty years fr ...

, Snowberry Farm , 1:46.40 , - , 1980 , Adlibber , 3 ,

, Jan H. Nerud , Morton Fink , 1:41.40 , - , 1979 , Sweet Woodruff , 4 ,

Michael Venezia Michael Joseph Venezia (May 5, 1945 – October 13, 1988) was an American Thoroughbred horse racing jockey who was killed in a horse racing accident. Early life Venezia was born on May 5, 1945, in Brooklyn, New York City. Career Venezia had ...

, William C. MacMillen Jr. , 1:42.20

References

The 2010 Mount Vernon Stakes at New York Thoroughbred Breeders, Inc.
Turf races in the United States Horse races in New York (state) Mile category horse races for fillies and mares Recurring sporting events established in 1979 Belmont Park 1979 establishments in New York (state)