Monmouth Cup Stakes
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The Monmouth Cup Stakes is a Grade III American Thoroughbred horse race for three-years-old and older run over a distance of <templatestyles src="Fraction/styles.css" />1+1⁄8 miles annually in early July at Monmouth Park in Oceanport, New Jersey. The event currently offers a purse of $400,000 added.
History
The event was inaugurated as the Meadowlands Cup and held at the Meadowlands Racetrack on 29 October 1977 and was won by Pay Tribute who was trained by the Hall of Fame trainer Ron McAnally and ridden by Hall of Fame jockey Ángel Cordero Jr. by <templatestyles src="Fraction/styles.css" />3⁄4 lengths in a time of <templatestyles src="Fraction/styles.css" />2:02+3⁄5 over the <templatestyles src="Fraction/styles.css" />1+1⁄4 miles distance.[1]
The event was the signature event at the Meadowlands track with its high stakes attracting class horses. Within two years when champion three-year-old Spectacular Bid won the event in stakes record time it was classed as Grade II.[2] The event was upgraded to Grade I in 1983.[2]
The event was decreased to its present <templatestyles src="Fraction/styles.css" />1+1⁄8 miles distance in 1990.[3] That year's running posed one of the largest upsets in North American racing history when Great Normand won at 181-1 odds.[4]
There was no race held in 1997 or 2011.[3] The race was downgraded from a Grade II to a Grade III in 2017, and the purse was reduced to $100,000 from the previous $200,000.[2]
The event was moved to Monmouth Park in 2010 and was renamed to the Monmouth Cup Stakes.[5]
Sharp Azteca's win in 2017 set a track record at Monmouth for the distance of <templatestyles src="Fraction/styles.css" />1+1⁄16 miles, beating Formal Gold's 1:40.20 that was set in August 1997.[6]
Records
Speed record:
- <templatestyles src="Fraction/styles.css" />1+1⁄8 miles: 1:45.93 – Etched (2009)
- <templatestyles src="Fraction/styles.css" />1+1⁄16 miles: 1:40.19 – Sharp Azteca (2017)
- <templatestyles src="Fraction/styles.css" />1+1⁄4 miles: 1:58.80 – Alysheba (1988)
- Margins
- 8 lengths – Marquetry (1993)
- <templatestyles src="Fraction/styles.css" />7+1⁄2 lengths – Sharp Azteca (2017)
Most wins:
- 2 – Etched (2009, 2010)
- 2 – Bradester (2015, 2016)
Most wins by a jockey:
- 4 – Ángel Cordero Jr. (1977, 1978, 1983, 1986)
- 4 – John R. Velazquez (1998, 2001, 2004, 2006)
Most wins by a trainer:
- 4 – Todd A. Pletcher (2004, 2006, 2012, 2021)
Most wins by an owner:
- 2 – Darley Stable (2009, 2010)
- 2 – Joseph W. Sutton (2015, 2016)
Winners
| Year | Winner | Age | Jockey | Trainer | Owner | Distance | Time | Purse | Grade | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At Monmouth Park – Monmouth Cup Stakes | ||||||||||
| 2024 | Tapit Trice | 5 | Irad Ortiz Jr. | Todd A. Pletcher | Whisper Hill Farm & Gainesway Stable | <templatestyles src="Fraction/styles.css" />1+1⁄8 miles | 1:50.46 | $404,000 | III | [7] |
| 2023 | Proxy | 5 | Joel Rosario | Michael Stidham | Godolphin Racing | <templatestyles src="Fraction/styles.css" />1+1⁄8 miles | 1:49.99 | $400,000 | III | [8] |
| 2022 | Highly Motivated | 4 | Flavien Prat | Chad C. Brown | Klaravich Stables | <templatestyles src="Fraction/styles.css" />1+1⁄8 miles | 1:46.53 | $400,000 | III | [9] |
| 2021 | Dr Post | 4 | Joel Rosario | Todd A. Pletcher | St. Elias Stable | <templatestyles src="Fraction/styles.css" />1+1⁄8 miles | 1:47.53 | $300,000 | III | [10] |
| 2020 | Global Campaign | 4 | Jorge Vargas Jr. | Stanley M. Hough | Winstar Farm & Sagamore Farm | <templatestyles src="Fraction/styles.css" />1+1⁄8 miles | 1:50.47 | $315,000 | III | [11] |
| 2019 | War Story | 4 | Luis Saez | Jorge Navarro | Imaginary Stables & Glenn Ellis | <templatestyles src="Fraction/styles.css" />1+1⁄8 miles | 1:47.65 | $199,000 | III | [12] |
| 2018 | Name Changer | 4 | José L. Ortiz | Alan E. Goldberg | Colts Neck Stables | <templatestyles src="Fraction/styles.css" />1+1⁄8 miles | 1:49.56 | $150,000 | III | [13] |
| 2017 | Sharp Azteca | 4 | Paco Lopez | Jorge Navarro | Gelfenstein Farm | <templatestyles src="Fraction/styles.css" />1+1⁄16 miles | 1:40.19 | $95,000 | III | [14] |
| 2016 | Bradester | 6 | Joe Bravo | Eddie Kenneally | Joseph W. Sutton | <templatestyles src="Fraction/styles.css" />1+1⁄16 miles | 1:42.21 | $199,000 | II | [15] |
| 2015 | Bradester | 5 | Corey J. Lanerie | Eddie Kenneally | Joseph W. Sutton | <templatestyles src="Fraction/styles.css" />1+1⁄16 miles | 1:42.43 | $199,000 | II | [16] |
| 2014 | Valid | 4 | Orlando Bocachica | Marcus J. Vitali | Crossed Sabres Farm | <templatestyles src="Fraction/styles.css" />1+1⁄16 miles | 1:41.43 | $211,000 | II | [17] |
| 2013 | Pants on Fire | 5 | Paco Lopez | Kelly J. Breen | Lori & George Hall | <templatestyles src="Fraction/styles.css" />1+1⁄16 miles | 1:45.86 | $195,000 | II | [18] |
| 2012 | Rule | 5 | Joe Bravo | Todd A. Pletcher | WinStar Farm | 1 mile | 1:37.71 | $200,000 | II | [19] |
| 2011 | Race not held | |||||||||
| 2010 | Etched | 5 | Eddie Castro | Kiaran P. McLaughlin | Darley Stable | <templatestyles src="Fraction/styles.css" />1+1⁄8 miles | 1:50.31 | $297,500 | II | [20] |
| At The Meadowlands – Meadowlands Cup | ||||||||||
| 2009 | Etched | 4 | Alan Garcia | Kiaran P. McLaughlin | Darley Stable | <templatestyles src="Fraction/styles.css" />1+1⁄8 miles | 1:45.93 | $300,000 | II | [21] |
| 2008 | Arson Squad | 5 | Edgar S. Prado | Richard E. Dutrow Jr. | Jay Em Ess Stable | <templatestyles src="Fraction/styles.css" />1+1⁄8 miles | 1:48.81 | $350,000 | II | [22] |
| 2007 | Diamond Stripes | 4 | Cornelio Velásquez | Richard E. Dutrow Jr. | Four Roses Thoroughbreds | <templatestyles src="Fraction/styles.css" />1+1⁄8 miles | 1:48.36 | $499,000 | II | [23] |
| 2006 | Master Command | 4 | John R. Velazquez | Todd A. Pletcher | Aaron & Marie Jones | <templatestyles src="Fraction/styles.css" />1+1⁄8 miles | 1:46.21 | $499,000 | II | [24] |
| 2005 | Tap Day | 4 | Eibar Coa | Mark A. Hennig | Edward P. Evans | <templatestyles src="Fraction/styles.css" />1+1⁄8 miles | 1:48.80 | $500,000 | II | [25] |
| 2004 | Balto Star | 6 | John R. Velazquez | Todd A. Pletcher | Anstu Stables, Inc. | <templatestyles src="Fraction/styles.css" />1+1⁄8 miles | 1:48.60 | $500,000 | II | [26] |
| 2003 | Bowman's Band | 5 | Ramon A. Dominguez | H. Allen Jerkens | Martin S. Schwartz | <templatestyles src="Fraction/styles.css" />1+1⁄8 miles | 1:46.80 | $400,000 | II | [27] |
| 2002 | Burning Roma | 4 | Eibar Coa | Heather A. Giglio | Harold Queen | <templatestyles src="Fraction/styles.css" />1+1⁄8 miles | 1:48.80 | $400,000 | II | [28] |
| 2001 | Gander | 5 | John R. Velazquez | John P. Terranova II | Gatsas Thoroughbreds | <templatestyles src="Fraction/styles.css" />1+1⁄8 miles | 1:47.00 | $500,000 | II | [29] |
| 2000 | North East Bound | 4 | José A. Vélez Jr. | William W. Perry | Julian Demarco & Richard J. Disano | <templatestyles src="Fraction/styles.css" />1+1⁄8 miles | 1:48.80 | $400,000 | II | [30] |
| 1999 | Pleasant Breeze | 4 | Jorge F. Chavez | H. James Bond | William L. Clifton Jr. | <templatestyles src="Fraction/styles.css" />1+1⁄8 miles | 1:47.00 | $500,000 | II | [31] |
| 1998 | K. J.'s Appeal | 4 | John R. Velazquez | Frank A. Alexander | Releib Stable | <templatestyles src="Fraction/styles.css" />1+1⁄8 miles | 1:46.00 | $500,000 | I | [32] |
| 1997 | Race not held | |||||||||
| 1996 | Dramatic Gold | 5 | Kent J. Desormeaux | David E. Hofmans | Golden Eagle Farm | <templatestyles src="Fraction/styles.css" />1+1⁄8 miles | 1:48.00 | $750,000 | I | [33] |
| 1995 | Peaks and Valleys | 3 | Julie Krone | James E. Day | Pin Oak Stable | <templatestyles src="Fraction/styles.css" />1+1⁄8 miles | 1:48.00 | $500,000 | I | [34] |
| 1994 | Conveyor | 6 | Mike E. Smith | Ben W. Perkins Sr. | New Farm | <templatestyles src="Fraction/styles.css" />1+1⁄8 miles | 1:47.80 | $500,000 | I | [35] |
| 1993 | Marquetry | 6 | Kent J. Desormeaux | Robert J. Frankel | Morley Engelson & Robert J. Frankel | <templatestyles src="Fraction/styles.css" />1+1⁄8 miles | 1:47.20 | $500,000 | I | [36] |
| 1992 | § Sea Cadet | 4 | Alex O. Solis | Ron McAnally | VHW Farms | <templatestyles src="Fraction/styles.css" />1+1⁄8 miles | 1:48.00 | $500,000 | I | [37] |
| 1991 | Twilight Agenda | 5 | Chris McCarron | D. Wayne Lukas | Moyglare Stud | <templatestyles src="Fraction/styles.css" />1+1⁄8 miles | 1:46.60 | $500,000 | I | [38] |
| 1990 | Great Normand | 5 | Carlos E. Lopez Sr. | Jorge E. Romero | Victor Resk | <templatestyles src="Fraction/styles.css" />1+1⁄8 miles | 1:47.20 | $500,000 | I | [39] |
| 1989 | Mi Selecto | 4 | José A. Santos | Gil H. Rowntree | Frank Stronach | <templatestyles src="Fraction/styles.css" />1+1⁄4 miles | 2:00.20 | $500,000 | I | [40] |
| 1988 | Alysheba | 4 | Chris McCarron | Jack Van Berg | Dorothy & Pamela Scharbauer | <templatestyles src="Fraction/styles.css" />1+1⁄4 miles | 1:58.80 | $600,000 | I | [41] |
| 1987 | Creme Fraiche | 5 | Laffit Pincay Jr. | Woodford C. Stephens | Brushwood Stable | <templatestyles src="Fraction/styles.css" />1+1⁄4 miles | 2:01.80 | $500,000 | I | [42] |
| 1986 | Broad Brush | 3 | Ángel Cordero Jr. | Richard W. Small | Robert E. Meyerhoff | <templatestyles src="Fraction/styles.css" />1+1⁄4 miles | 2:01.60 | $500,000 | I | [43] |
| 1985 | Bounding Basque | 5 | Robbie Davis | Woodrow M. Sedlacek | Jacques D. Wimpfheimer | <templatestyles src="Fraction/styles.css" />1+1⁄4 miles | 2:00.40 | $500,000 | I | [44] |
| 1984 | Wild Again | 4 | Richard Migliore | Vincent Timphony | Black Chip Stables | <templatestyles src="Fraction/styles.css" />1+1⁄4 miles | 2:00.60 | $500,000 | I | [45] |
| 1983 | Slewpy | 3 | Ángel Cordero Jr. | Sidney J. Watters Jr. | Equusequity Stable | <templatestyles src="Fraction/styles.css" />1+1⁄4 miles | 2:02.40 | $400,000 | I | [46] |
| 1982 | Mehmet | 4 | Eddie Delahoussaye | Robert J. Frankel | Dr. & Mrs. A. J. Chlad, Sam Mevorach & Elizabeth Vallone | <templatestyles src="Fraction/styles.css" />1+1⁄4 miles | 2:01.40 | $400,000 | II | [47] |
| 1981 | Princelet | 3 | William Nemeti | John P. Campo | John P. Campo | <templatestyles src="Fraction/styles.css" />1+1⁄4 miles | 2:02.80 | $336,600 | II | [48] |
| 1980 | Tunerup | 4 | Jacinto Vásquez | Floreano Fernandez | Daybreak Farm | <templatestyles src="Fraction/styles.css" />1+1⁄4 miles | 2:00.40 | $327,500 | II | [49] |
| 1979 | Spectacular Bid | 3 | Bill Shoemaker | Bud Delp | Hawksworth Farm | <templatestyles src="Fraction/styles.css" />1+1⁄4 miles | 2:01.20 | $361,000 | II | [50] |
| 1978 | Dr. Patches | 4 | Ángel Cordero Jr. | John A. Nerud | Tartan Stable | <templatestyles src="Fraction/styles.css" />1+1⁄4 miles | 2:01.60 | $161,350 | Listed | [51] |
| 1977 | Pay Tribute | 5 | Ángel Cordero Jr. | Ron McAnally | Elmendorf Farm | <templatestyles src="Fraction/styles.css" />1+1⁄4 miles | 2:02.60 | $176,800 | [1] | |
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