The Ruthless Stakes is an American open or non- Graded stakes race held yearly since 1974 at

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in Queens, New York City. Run in January, it is a six furlong thoroughbred horse race for three-year-old fillies carrying a weight of 121 pounds (54.9 kg). The Ruthless currently offers a purse of $100,000. The Ruthless began as a 9 furlong race, with the exception of 1978 and 1979. From 1993 to present it remains at 6 furlongs. In its 41st running in 2018, the race is named for the

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filly,

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, winner of the inaugural

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in 1867.

Winners of the Ruthless Stakes

* 2018 – Strategic Dreams (Manuel Franco) (1:27.02) * 2017 – Yorkiepoo Princess (

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) (1:12.42) * 2016 – Constellation (

) (1:10.89) * 2015 – Paulassilverlining (

) (1:12.84) * 2014 – Mamdooha (1:12.01) * 2013 – Lady Banks (1:12.14) * 2012 – Agave Kiss ( Ryan Curatolo) (1:10.28) * 2011 – Breathoffreshheir ( Carlos Marquez Jr.) * 2010 – Indian Burn ( Richard Migliore) (1:14.05) * 2009 – Justwhistledixie ( Rajiv Maragh) (1:10.81) * 2008 – Dill Or No Dill ( Ramon Domínguez) (1:10.91) * 2007 – Golden Dreamer (

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) (1:10.26) * 2006 – Silvestris (

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) (1:11.20) * 2005 – Megascape (

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) (1:11.45) * 2004 – Baldomera (

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) (1:13.93) * 2003 – Lizzy Cool ( Chuck C. Lopez) (1:10.92) * 2002 – Nice Boots Baby ( Mario Pino) (1:10.82) * 2001 –

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(Rick Wilson) (1:11.32) (Multiple Graded Stakes winner,

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Champion Three Year Old Filly, 2001.) * 2000 – Lorie Darlin ( Joe Bravo) (1:11.35) * 1999 – Seeking the Sky ( Aaron Gryder) (1:10.20) * 1998 – Cheers and Tears (Oliver Castillo) (1:12.00) * 1997 – Valid Affect (

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) (1:11.00) * 1996 – Winter Melody (Mike McCarthy) (1:11.68) * 1995 – Evil's Pic (Mike Luzzi) (1:13.68) * 1994 – Dixie Luck (Filiberto Leon) (1:11.86) * 1993 – Roamin Rachel ( Chris Antley) (1:10.91) (Multiple stakes winner) * 1992 – No Race * 1991 – No Race * 1990 – No Race * 1989 – No Race * 1988 – Aptostar ( Robbie Davis) (1:50.40) (Grade I winner) * 1987 – Super Cook (

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) (1:51.60) * 1986 – Stated ( Eddie Maple) (1:52.60) (Dynamic Star placed but was disqualified to 3rd for interference) * 1985 – Koluctco's Jill (Robbie Davis) (1:53.60) * 1984 – Given (Mathew J. Vigliotti) (1:53.40) * 1983 – Captivating Grace ( Jean-Luc Samyn) (1:52.60) * 1982 – Polite Rebuff (Ángel Cordero Jr.) (1:51.00) * 1981 – Wayward Lass ( Cash Asmussen) (1:50.00) (Grade I winner,

Champion Three Year Old Filly, 1981) * 1980 – Darlin Momma ( Jeffrey Fell) (1:54.00) * 1979 – Advance Reason (

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) (1:51.40) * 1978 – Bemis Heights ( Ron Turcotte) (1:48.00) * 1977 – Road Princess ( Jorge Velásquez) (1:45.40) (Grade I winner) * 1976 – Secret Lanvin (Angel Santiago) (1:38.60) * 1975 – Nicosia ( Eddie Maple) (1:49.60) * 1974 – Shy Dawn (Michael Hole) (1:51.20)

External links

Aqueduct's Official Website
Horse races in New York City Flat horse races for three-year-old fillies Aqueduct Racetrack 1974 establishments in New York City Recurring sporting events established in 1974