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 previous distance of miles)
Most wins: 2 – Gitchee Goomie (2011, 2012) 2 – Fifty Five (2019, 2020)
Most wins by an owner: 4 – Michael Dubb (2013, 2017, 2018, 2023)
Most wins by a jockey: 4 – José A. Santos (1987, 1991, 2000, 2005) 4 – Javier Castellano (2006, 2017, 2019, 2020)
Most wins by a trainer: 5 – Chad Brown (2013, 2017, 2019, 2020, 2023)
Winners Year Winner Age Jockey Trainer Owner Time2025Spinning Colors5John R. VelazquezMark A. Hennig Bourbon Lane Stables, HGS Thoroughbreds & Mark A. Hennig1:43.272024Sliver Skillet 4Joel RosarioChristophe ClementReeves Thoroughbred Racing, Tango Uniform Racing & Steven Rocco1:37.552023Marvelous Maude5Irad Ortiz Jr.Chad BrownMichael Dubb, The Elkstone Group and Michael J. Caruso1:34.082022Giacosa5Luis SaezH. James BondBond Racing Stable1:34.052021Robin Sparkles 4José OrtizBruce R. BrownMichael Schrader1:16.722020Fifty Five 6Javier CastellanoChad BrownPeter M. Brant1:34.452019Fifty Five 5Javier CastellanoChad BrownPeter M. Brant1:34.092018Feeling Bossy5 Irad Ortiz Jr.Jason ServisMichael Dubb1:36.422017Fourstar Crook6Javier CastellanoChad BrownMichael Dubb, Bethleham Stables LLC, & Aisquith 1:37.332016The Tea Cups6Luis SaezJeremiah C. EnglehartKendel D. Standlee1:36.402015Invading Humor5Rajiv MaraghBruce N. LevineBloodlines Racing Partnerships1:32.872014Mah Jong Maddnes5Taylor B. RiceJohn MorrisonVery Un Stable1:34.422013Shakeira5Rajiv MaraghChad BrownMichael Dubb & Bethlehem Stable1:35.752012Gitchee Goomie5Alan GarciaRick ViolettePatsy C Symons1:38.642011Gitchee Goomie4Alan GarciaRick ViolettePatsy C Symons1:35.362010Chestoria 6David CohenWilliam Badgett Jr.E El R Stable1:42.892009I Lost My Choo 4Jose LezcanoPhil SerpeFlying Zee Stable1:42.522008Them There Eyes4Jose EspinozaKathleen FeronAkindale Farm1:44.062007Factual Contender6Eibar CoaBarclay TaggThomas Farone Jr.1:48.662006Sabellina5Javier CastellanoJoseph AquilinoJay A. Lieberman1:48.002005Lady Bi Bi 6José A. SantosJohn O. HertlerTri County Stables1:49.122005Kevin's Decision5Edgar PradoCarlos F. MartinFlying Zee Stable1:49.062004Big Tease 4Richard MiglioreGary C. ContessaMaggi Moss1:48.672004Brandala6Jose EspinozaThomas M. WalshSorin Stables1:49.562003Princess Dixie4Edgar PradoH. James BondJames F. Edwards1:49.412002Shopping for Love5Jerry BaileyKenneth NeskyGeorge D'Archangelo1:46.802002Eventail 5Edgar PradoRichard SchosbergGallagher's Stud1:46.552001Truebreadpudding6John VelazquezGary SciaccaCoffee Pot Stables1:48.052000Office Miss 6José A. SantosGary SciaccaSam F. Morrell 1:48.201999Highland Strike6Jose EspinozaRichard DeStasioWayne R. Ewald1:47.201998Dancewiththebride3Eibar CoaGary P. GulloAaron Beecher1:48.601997Darlin Danika5Joe BravoThomas M. WalshDan-Dev Stable1:48.601996Rogues Walk4Jerry BaileyÁngel Cordero Jr.M.Dinmore et al.1:42.401995Tiffany's Taylor6John VelazquezLeo O'BrienTheresa Maher1:40.401994Irish Actress7Mike E. SmithLeo O'BrienAustin Delaney1:40.801993McKaymackenna4Jorge VelásquezRene ArayaR Kay Stable1:40.601992Her Favorite 4Eddie MapleDonna J. FreyerTanrackin Farm1:40.001992Talc's Coventry 4Robbie DavisSarah A. LundyJames F. Edwards1:41.001991Serene Nobility5José A. SantosHenry S. White Jr.Nauset Stable1:41.201990Banded4Jerry BaileyRamon M. HernandezLucille Riccelli1:43.401989Capades 3Ángel Cordero Jr.Richard O'ConnellPoma Stable1:42.701989Stage View 4Richard MiglioreRoger LaurinRichard A. DeStasio1:43.721988Comorin Cape3Brian PeckLeo O'BrienPhilip Dileo2:06.201987Lake Cecebe4José A. SantosKenneth NeskyBonnie Mike Stable2:07.401986Wendy Walker4Robert Thibeau Jr.Sidney Watters Jr.William C. MacMillen Jr.2:01.801985Wimborne Sky5Eddie MapleRichard J. LundyVirginia Kraft Payson2:04.201984Miss Audimar3Jean-Luc SamynPhilip G. JohnsonHellson Stable2:02.401983Beech Island5Robbie DavisWillard C. FreemanBuckingham Farm2:03.001982Mademoiselle Ivor4Ángel Cordero Jr.Larry BarreraLowell T. Hughes1:43.001981Move It Now4Ruben HernandezJames W. MaloneySnowberry Farm1:46.401980Adlibber3Ángel Cordero Jr.Jan H. NerudMorton Fink1:41.401979Sweet Woodruff4Michael VeneziaSidney Watters Jr.William C. MacMillen Jr.1:42.20
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