New York Stallion Series


The New York Stallion Series was created by the New York Thoroughbred Breeders', Inc. The races are run at Aqueduct Racetrack and/or Belmont Park and feature the progeny of stallions standing in the state of New York.

First race Thunder Rumble

New York Stallion Thunder Rumble Stakes is for Thoroughbred horses three-years-old and up. The Thunder Rumble is restricted to geldings and colts at a distance of seven furlongs on the dirt and offers a purse of $75,000.

Past winners

  • 2010 – Driven by Success
  • 2009 – Uncle T Seven
  • 2008 – Mor Chances
  • 2007 – Stunt Man

Second race Great White Way

New York Stallion Great White Way Division is for two-year-old geldings and colts at a distance of six furlongs and offers a purse of $100,000.
The race was run at Belmont Park in 1985, 1986, 1987, and 1990.

Past winners

  • 2010 – Eminent Tale
  • 2009 -
  • 2008 – Lookin At Her
  • 2007 – Spanky Fischbein
  • 2006 – Baxter
  • 2005 – Classic Pack
  • 2004 – Accurate
  • 2003 – West Virginia
  • 2002 – Grey Comet
  • 2001 – White Ibis
  • 2000 – Crispy Jet
  • 1999 – Entrepreneur
  • 1998 – Shut Out Time
  • 1997 – Mellow Roll
  • 1996 – Say Florida Sandy
  • 1995 – Romantic Rogue
  • 1994 – Ave's Flag
  • 1993 – Spartan Victory
  • 1992 – Rush Chairman Bill
  • 1991 – Jay Gee
  • 1990 – All Smarts
  • 1989 – Sir Richard Lewis
  • 1988 – Scarlet Ibis
  • 1987 – Ballindaggin
  • 1986 – Royal Value
  • 1985 – Bullet Blade

Third race Perfect Arc

The New York Stallion Perfect Arc Division is restricted to fillies and mares three-years-old and up and run at a distance of one and one sixteenth mile on the turf for a purse of $75,000.

Past winners

  • 2008 – Follow My Dream
  • 2007 – Factual Contender
  • 2006 – Artistic Express
  • 2005 – Champagne Ending
  • 2004 – Kevin's Decision
  • 2003 – Ma Femme
  • 2002 – Lovely Amanda
  • 2001 – Waku Up Kiss
  • 2000 – Ruby Friday

Fourth race Fifth Avenue

The New York Stallion Fifth Avenue Division is restricted to two year old filles, the Fifth Avenue is run at a distance of six furlongs and offers a purse of $100,000.
Fifth Avenue is a noted street in the New York City borough of Manhattan, dividing the borough's East and West sides. It was run at Belmont Park in 1985, 1986, 1987, and 1990.

Past winners

  • 2008 – Sarah Accomplished
  • 2007 – Canadian Ballet
  • 2006 – Laurentide Ice
  • 2005 – Princess Sweet
  • 2004 – Karakorum Splendor
  • 2003 – So Sweet a Cat
  • 2002 – Beautiful America
  • 2001 – Princess Dixie
  • 2000 – Bon Fearless
  • 1999 – Dat You Miz Blue
  • 1998 – Long Distance
  • 1997 – Dancewiththebride
  • 1996 – Iamacarr
  • 1995 – Thunder Achiever
  • 1994 – Rogues Walk
  • 1993 – Princess JV
  • 1992 – Etta
  • 1991 – Queen of Triumph
  • 1990 – Talc's Coventry
  • 1989 – Just Cuz
  • 1988 – Addy's Appeal
  • 1987 – Mithrandir
  • 1986 – Lady Cave
  • 1985 – Romantic Girl

Fifth race Long Island

The Long Island Handicap is a race for Thoroughbred horses held each November at Aqueduct Racetrack. The race is for fillies and mares, age three and up, willing to race the one and one-half miles on the turf.
This race was down-graded from a Grade II event to a Grade III beginning in 2007, and carries a purse of $150,000.

Past winners

  • 2008 – Criticisms
  • 2007 – Dalvina
  • 2006 – Safari Queen
  • 2005 – Olaya
  • 2004 – Eleusis
  • 2003 – Spice Island
  • 2002 – Uriah
  • 2001 – Queue

Sixth race Staten Island

The New York Stallion Series Staten Island Stakes is for fillies and mares three-years-old and up. The Staten Island is run at a distance of seven furlongs on the dirt and offers a purse of $75,000.
The race is named for the island that sits just below the island of Manhattan.

Past winners

  • 2010 – Big Brownie
  • 2009 – Mother Russia
  • 2008 – Under Serviced
  • 2007 – Tamberino

Seventh race Cormorant

The New York Stallion Series Cormorant Division is for three-year-olds and up at a distance of one and one sixteenth miles on the turf and offers a purse of $75,000.

Past winners

  • 2009 – Ruffino
  • 2008 – Classic Park
  • 2007 – Red Zipper
  • 2006 – Red Zipper
  • 2005 – Retribution
  • 2004 – Pa Pa Da
  • 2003 – Quantum Merit
  • 2002 – Haggs Castle
  • 2001 – Union One
  • 2000 – Chasin’ Wimmin

Eighth race Park Avenue

The New York York Stallion Series Park Avenue division is for three-year-old fillies at a distance of 6 furlongs and offers a purse of $100,000.

Past winners

  • 2011 – Lady on the Run
  • 2010 – Franny Freud
  • 2009 – Mother Russia
  • 2008 – Like a Rose
  • 2007 – Mighty Eros
  • 2006 – No Reason
  • 2005 – Pretty Suzi
  • 2004 – Ihaveadate
  • 2003 – Hanselina
  • 2002 – Liveitupnow
  • 2001 – Lady Katie
  • 2000 – Laken
  • 1999 – Winloc's Glorious
  • 1998 – Jersey Girl
  • 1997 – Dewars Rocks
  • 1996 – Double Dee's
  • 1995 – Dancin Renee
  • 1994 – Minetonightsfirst

Ninth race Times Square Division

The Times Square is run at 6 furlongs and restricted to three-year-old colts and geldings.

Past winners

  • 2010 – General Maximus
  • 2009 – Uncle T Steven
  • 2008 – Fort Drum
  • 2007 – Bustin Stones
  • 2006 – Prince of Peace
  • 2005 – Gold and Roses
  • 2004 – West Virginia
  • 2003 – Grey Comet
  • 2002 – Trial Prep
  • 2001 – Tom's Thunder
  • 2000 – Be Mine Tonight
  • 1999 – Shut Out Time
  • 1998 – Sandpile
  • 1997 – Saratoga Sunrise
  • 1996 – Instant Friendship
  • 1995 – Ave's Flag
  • 1994 – Gash