The Bold Ruler Stakes is a Grade III American Thoroughbred horse race for three-years-old and older run over a distance of seven furlongs run annually in late October Belmont Park in Elmont, New York. The event currently offers a purse of US$175,000.
Grade III race | |
Location | Belmont Park Elmont, New York, United States |
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Inaugurated | 1976 (as Bold Ruler Handicap at Aqueduct Racetrack) |
Race type | Thoroughbred – Flat racing |
Website | NYRA |
Race information | |
Distance | 7 furlongs |
Surface | Dirt |
Track | left-handed |
Qualification | Three-years-old and older |
Weight | Base weights with allowances: 4-year-olds and up: 125 lbs. 3-year-olds: 122 lbs. |
Purse | US$175,000 (2024) |
History
editThe race is named for U.S. Racing Hall of Fame inductee and 1957 US Horse of the Year, Bold Ruler.
The event was inaugurated on 22 December 1976 at Aqueduct Racetrack at a distance of six furlongs and was won by Chief Tamanaco who was ridden by US Hall of Fame jockey Angel Cordero Jr. and trained by the young trainer James Iselin, son of Philip H. Iselin who at the time was Chairman of Monmouth Park Racetrack in a time of 1:094⁄5.[1]
In 1978 the event was scheduled to be run in early spring in April and it was raced at that time of the year until 2002. That year the event was moved to Belmont Park and held in May and was duly held then until 2009. In 2009 the event was moved to the Aqueduct Fall Meeting and has been held in late October or early November[2] and at times returning to be scheduled at Belmont Park.
In 1982 the event was classified as Grade III, upgraded to Grade II in 1985 for five runnings before being downgraded back to Grade III in 1990.[3]
In the 1998 running, Kelly Kip, ridden by Jean-Luc Samyn, set an Aqueduct rack record of 1:07.61 for the six furlongs distance. Samyn and Kelly Kip returned the following year to break that record, running the six furlongs in 1:07.54.
In 2009 the Bold Ruler was increased in distance to 7 furlongs.[2]
In 2019 Maximum Security set a new stakes record for the seven furlong distance en route to being crowned the US Champion Three-Year-Old Male Horse.
In 2022 the conditions of the event were changed to a stakes race with allowances.[2] Also the event in 2022 was moved to Aqueduct Racetrack due to infield tunnel and redevelopment work at Belmont Park and run at a shorter distance of six furlongs.[4]
Records
editSpeed record:
- 7 furlongs: 1:20.76 – Maximum Security (2019)
- 6 furlongs: 1:07.54 – Kelly Kip (1999)
Margins:
- 9+3⁄4 lengths – No Dozing (2018)
Most wins:
- 2 – Dave's Friend (1980, 1981)
- 2 – Kelly Kip (1998, 1999)
- 2 – Runninsonofagun (2022, 2024)
Most wins by a jockey:
- 3 – Ángel Cordero Jr. (1976, 1985, 1987)
- 3 – Jean-Luc Samyn (1977, 1998, 1999)
- 3 – John R. Velazquez (1994, 2001, 2010)
- 3 – Jose Lezcano (2009, 2011, 2013)
- 3 – Joel Rosario (2017, 2020, 2024)
Most wins by a trainer:
- 4 – H. Allen Jerkens (1995, 1998, 1999, 2009)
Most wins by an owner:
- 3 – Hobeau Farm (1995, 1998, 1999)
Winners
editYear | Winner | Age | Jockey | Trainer | Owner | Distance | Time | Purse | Grade | Ref |
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At Aqueduct – Bold Ruler Stakes | ||||||||||
2024 | †Runninsonofagun | 5 | Joel Rosario | John T. Toscano Jr. | Karen A. Zimmerman | 6 furlongs | 1:09.42 | $175,000 | III | [5] |
2023 | Durante | 4 | Manuel Franco | David Jacobson | David Jacobson & JKX Racing | 6 furlongs | 1:09.78 | $200,000 | III | [6] |
2022 | Runninsonofagun | 3 | Kendrick Carmouche | John T. Toscano Jr. | The Estate of Scott Zimmerman | 6 furlongs | 1:10.07 | $200,000 | III | [7] |
At Belmont Park – Bold Ruler Handicap | ||||||||||
2021 | Wondrwherecraigis | 4 | Luis Saez | Brittany T. Russell | Michael Dubb, The Elkstone Group, Madaket Stables & Michael Caruso | 7 furlongs | 1:23.31 | $200,000 | III | [8] |
2020 | Majestic Dunhill | 5 | Joel Rosario | George Weaver | R. A. Hill Stable | 7 furlongs | 1:22.48 | $93,000 | III | [9] |
2019 | Maximum Security | 4 | Luis Saez | Jason Servis | Gary & Mary West | 7 furlongs | 1:20.76 | $200,600 | III | [10] |
At Aqueduct | ||||||||||
2018 | No Dozing | 4 | Daniel Centeno | Arnaud Delacour | Lael Stables | 7 furlongs | 1:23.81 | $200,000 | III | [11] |
At Belmont Park | ||||||||||
2017 | Tom's Ready | 4 | Joel Rosario | Dallas Stewart | G M B Racing | 7 furlongs | 1:22.06 | $200,000 | III | [12] |
2016 | Stallwalkin' Dude | 6 | Irad Ortiz Jr. | David Jacobson | David Jacobson & Head of Plains Partners | 7 furlongs | 1:21.66 | $200,000 | III | [13] |
2015 | Matrooh | 5 | Abel Castellano Jr. | Chad C. Brown | Shadwell Racing | 7 furlongs | 1:21.24 | $196,000 | III | [14] |
2014 | Salutos Amigos | 4 | Cornelio Velasquez | David Jacobson | David Jacobson & Southern Equine Stable | 7 furlongs | 1:21.87 | $200,000 | III | [15] |
2013 | Clearly Now | 3 | Jose Lezcano | Brian A. Lynch | Up Hill Stable | 7 furlongs | 1:21.52 | $200,000 | III | [16] |
2012 | Buffum | 4 | Eddie Castro | Thomas Albertrani | Godolphin Racing | 7 furlongs | 1:21.68 | $150,000 | III | [17] |
At Aqueduct | ||||||||||
2011 | Calibrachoa | 4 | Jose Lezcano | Todd A. Pletcher | Mike Repole | 7 furlongs | 1:21.32 | $100,000 | III | [18] |
At Belmont Park | ||||||||||
2010 | Bribon (FR) | 7 | John R. Velazquez | Todd A. Pletcher | Derrick Smith | 7 furlongs | 1:22.36 | $100,000 | III | [19] |
At Aqueduct | ||||||||||
2009 | Le Grand Cru | 4 | Jose Lezcano | H. Allen Jerkens | Judson Streicher | 7 furlongs | 1:22.19 | $147,000 | III | [20] |
At Belmont Park | ||||||||||
2008 | Lucky Island (ARG) | 4 | Alan Garcia | Kiaran P. McLaughlin | Shadwell Racing | 6 furlongs | 1:09.14 | $109,100 | III | [21] |
2007 | Songster | 4 | Edgar S. Prado | Saeed bin Suroor | Godolphin Racing | 6 furlongs | 1:08.80 | $105,400 | III | [22] |
2006 | Tiger | 5 | Eibar Coa | James A. Jerkens | Susan & John Moore | 6 furlongs | 1:08.49 | $104,700 | III | [23] |
2005 | Uncle Camie | 5 | Richard Migliore | Michael E. Hushion | Carmine Telesca and John & Marilyn Guerrera | 6 furlongs | 1:08.67 | $104,600 | III | [24] |
2004 | Canadian Frontier | 5 | Javier Castellano | Stanley M. Hough | Joyce Robsham | 6 furlongs | 1:08.97 | $107,700 | III | [25] |
2003 | Shake You Down | 5 | Michael J. Luzzi | Scott A. Lake | Robert L. Cole Jr. | 6 furlongs | 1:08.47 | $108,400 | III | [26] |
2002 | Left Bank | 5 | John R. Velazquez | Todd A. Pletcher | Michael Tabor | 6 furlongs | 1:09.30 | $102,900 | III | [27] |
At Aqueduct | ||||||||||
2001 | Say Florida Sandy | 7 | Joe Bravo | Juan Serey | John Rotella | 6 furlongs | 1:08.67 | $109,200 | III | [28] |
2000 | Brutally Frank | 6 | Shaun Bridgmohan | Mitchell E. Friedman | Sunny Meadow Farm | 6 furlongs | 1:08.64 | $109,800 | III | [29] |
1999 | Kelly Kip | 5 | Jean-Luc Samyn | H. Allen Jerkens | Hobeau Farm | 6 furlongs | 1:07.54 | $107,400 | III | [30] |
1998 | Kelly Kip | 4 | Jean-Luc Samyn | H. Allen Jerkens | Hobeau Farm | 6 furlongs | 1:07.61 | $110,200 | III | [31] |
1997 | Punch Line | 7 | Robbie Davis | William H. Turner Jr. | Althea Richards | 6 furlongs | 1:08.80 | $108,300 | III | [32] |
1996 | Lite the Fuse | 5 | Julie Krone | Richard E. Dutrow Sr. | Richard E. Dutrow Sr. | 6 furlongs | 1:09.51 | $107,500 | III | [33] |
1995 | Rizzi | 4 | Dale V. Beckner | H. Allen Jerkens | Hobeau Farm | 6 furlongs | 1:08.91 | $107,600 | III | [34] |
1994 | § Chief Desire | 4 | John R. Velazquez | Michael E. Hushion | Charles G. Hagedorn | 6 furlongs | 1:08.76 | $110,500 | III | [35] |
Bold Ruler Stakes | ||||||||||
1993 | Slerp | 4 | Jose A. Santos | Robert B. Hess Jr. | Allan L. Richie | 6 furlongs | 1:09.17 | $117,000 | III | [36] |
1992 | Jolies Appeal | 4 | Herb McCauley | Gasper S. Moschera | John Thor | 6 furlongs | 1:09.29 | $112,600 | III | [37] |
1991 | Rousing Past | 4 | Nick Santagata | Carlos F. Martin | Tri Noble Stable | 6 furlongs | 1:09.80 | $112,000 | III | [38] |
1990 | Mr. Nickerson | 4 | Chris Antley | Mark J. Reid | Robert H. A. Nixon | 6 furlongs | 1:09.20 | $110,400 | III | [39] |
1989 | Pok Ta Pok | 4 | Richard Migliore | William H. Turner Jr. | Barbara Turner | 6 furlongs | 1:09.80 | $112,600 | II | [40] |
1988 | King's Swan | 8 | Chris Antley | Richard E. Dutrow Sr. | Alvin Akman | 6 furlongs | 1:10.20 | $127,800 | II | [41] |
1987 | Pine Tree Lane | 5 | Angel Cordero Jr. | D. Wayne Lukas | Leonard D. Mathis | 6 furlongs | 1:09.00 | $172,800 | II | [42] |
1986 | Phone Trick | 4 | Jorge Velasquez | Richard E. Mandella | Howell Wynne | 6 furlongs | 1:08.80 | $117,800 | II | [43] |
1985 | Rocky Marriage | 5 | Angel Cordero Jr. | Robert J. Frankel | Sidney L. Port | 6 furlongs | 1:08.80 | $85,650 | II | [44] |
1984 | Top Avenger | 6 | Antonio Graell | Jack D. Ludwig | John A. Franks | 6 furlongs | 1:09.80 | $92,250 | III | [45] |
1983 | Maudlin | 5 | Jerry D. Bailey | Jan H. Nerud | Tartan Stable | 6 furlongs | 1:11.60 | $82,500 | III | [46] |
1982 | Always Run Lucky | 4 | Jimmy J. Miranda | John P. Campo | Rockwood Stable | 6 furlongs | 1:09.40 | $81,000 | III | [47] |
1981 | Dave's Friend | 6 | Anthony S. Black | Robert L. Beall | John A. Franks | 6 furlongs | 1:09.60 | $80,850 | [48] | |
1980 | Dave's Friend | 5 | Vincent Bracciale Jr. | Robert L. Beall | Robert L. Beall | 6 furlongs | 1:09.80 | $81,150 | [49] | |
1979 | Star de Naskra | 4 | Jeffrey Fell | Richard D. Ferris | Carlyle J. Lancaster | 6 furlongs | 1:09.20 | $80,700 | [50] | |
Bold Ruler Handicap | ||||||||||
1978 | Half High | 5 | Angel Santiago | Edward J. Coletti Sr. | Leon J. Hekimian | 6 furlongs | 1:09.40 | $42,775 | [51] | |
1977 | Jaipur's Gem | 4 | Jean-Luc Samyn | Philip G. Johnson | Jacqueline Crotty | 6 furlongs | 1:09.60 | $36,750 | [52] | |
1976 | Chief Tamanaco | 3 | Angel Cordero Jr. | James Iselin | Great Wolf Hill Farm | 6 furlongs | 1:09.80 | $36,250 | [1] |
Notes:
§ Ran as an entry
† In 2024, My Buddy B won the race but was disqualified to second after stewards ruled she had bumped and interfered with Runninsonofagun in the stretch run.
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b Gaffer, Wes (23 December 1976). "Chief Tamanaco Pulls a Bold Ruler (1976 Bold Ruler Handicap – race 8: held 22 December 1976)". New York Daily News. p. 281. Retrieved 13 October 2020.
- ^ a b c "Bold Ruler Handicap (Gr. 3)". Equibase. 2020. Retrieved 14 October 2020.
- ^ "BOLD RULER STAKES - MULTIPLE TRACKS". Thoroughbred Pedigree Online. 2020. Retrieved 14 October 2020.
- ^ Ehalt, Bob (28 July 2022). "NYRA Shifts Belmont Fall Meet to Aqueduct Change will allow construction of infield tunnel, redevelopment plan to begin". Retrieved 22 August 2022.
- ^ "2024 Bold Ruler Stakes Grade 3 - (race 7)". Equibase. 26 October 2024. Retrieved 27 October 2024.
- ^ "2023 Bold Ruler Stakes Grade 3 - (race 8)". Equibase. 27 October 2023. Retrieved 28 October 2023.
- ^ "2022 Bold Ruler Stakes Grade 3 - (race 9)". Equibase. 29 October 2022. Retrieved 31 October 2022.
- ^ "2021 Bold Ruler Handicap Grade 3 - (race 7)". Equibase. 31 October 2021. Retrieved 1 November 2021.
- ^ "2020 Bold Ruler Handicap Grade 3 - (race 9)". Equibase. 31 October 2020. Retrieved 3 November 2020.
- ^ "2019 Bold Ruler Handicap Grade 3 - (race 8)". Equibase. 26 October 2019. Retrieved 13 October 2020.
- ^ "2018 Bold Ruler Handicap Grade 3 - (race 7)". Equibase. 2 November 2018. Retrieved 13 October 2020.
- ^ "2017 Bold Ruler Handicap Grade 3 - (race 9)". Equibase. 28 October 2017. Retrieved 13 October 2020.
- ^ "2016 Bold Ruler Handicap Grade 3 - (race 9)". Equibase. 29 October 2016. Retrieved 13 October 2020.
- ^ "2015 Bold Ruler Handicap Grade 3 - (race 4)". Equibase. 31 October 2015. Retrieved 13 October 2020.
- ^ "2014 Bold Ruler Handicap Grade 3 - (race 3)". Equibase. 25 October 2014. Retrieved 13 October 2020.
- ^ "2013 Bold Ruler Handicap Grade 3 - (race 8)". Equibase. 26 October 2013. Retrieved 13 October 2020.
- ^ "2012 Bold Ruler Handicap Grade 3 - (race 9)". Equibase. 27 October 2012. Retrieved 13 October 2020.
- ^ "2011 Bold Ruler Handicap Grade 3 - (race 5)". Equibase. 6 November 2011. Retrieved 13 October 2020.
- ^ "2010 Bold Ruler Handicap Grade 3 - (race 9)". Equibase. 30 October 2010. Retrieved 13 October 2020.
- ^ "2009 Bold Ruler Handicap Grade 3 - (race 4)". Equibase. 31 October 2009. Retrieved 13 October 2020.
- ^ "2008 Bold Ruler Handicap Grade 3 - (race 8)". Equibase. 10 May 2008. Retrieved 13 October 2020.
- ^ "2007 Bold Ruler Handicap Grade 3 - (race 8)". Equibase. 12 May 2007. Retrieved 13 October 2020.
- ^ "2006 Bold Ruler Handicap Grade 3 - (race 8)". Equibase. 13 May 2006. Retrieved 13 October 2020.
- ^ "2005 Bold Ruler Handicap Grade 3 - (race 7)". Equibase. 7 May 2005. Retrieved 13 October 2020.
- ^ "2004 Bold Ruler Handicap Grade 3 - (race 7)". Equibase. 8 May 2004. Retrieved 13 October 2020.
- ^ "2003 Bold Ruler Handicap Grade 3 - (race 6)". Equibase. 10 May 2003. Retrieved 13 October 2020.
- ^ "2002 Bold Ruler Handicap Grade 3 - (race 6)". Equibase. 11 May 2002. Retrieved 13 October 2020.
- ^ "2001 Bold Ruler Handicap Grade 3 - (race 8)". Equibase. 14 April 2001. Retrieved 13 October 2020.
- ^ "2000 Bold Ruler Handicap Grade 3 - (race 7)". Equibase. 15 April 2000. Retrieved 13 October 2020.
- ^ "1999 Bold Ruler Handicap Grade 3 - (race 7)". Equibase. 10 April 1999. Retrieved 13 October 2020.
- ^ "1998 Bold Ruler Handicap Grade 3 - (race 7)". Equibase. 11 April 1998. Retrieved 13 October 2020.
- ^ "1997 Bold Ruler Handicap Grade 3 - (race 7)". Equibase. 12 April 1997. Retrieved 13 October 2020.
- ^ "1996 Bold Ruler Handicap Grade 3 - (race 8)". Equibase. 14 April 1996. Retrieved 13 October 2020.
- ^ "1995 Bold Ruler Handicap Grade 3 - (race 8)". Equibase. 17 April 1995. Retrieved 13 October 2020.
- ^ "1994 Bold Ruler Handicap Grade 3 - (race 8)". Equibase. 10 April 1994. Retrieved 13 October 2020.
- ^ "1993 Bold Ruler Stakes Grade 3 - (race 8)". Equibase. 9 April 1993. Retrieved 13 October 2020.
- ^ "1992 Bold Ruler Stakes Grade 3 - (race 8)". Equibase. 11 April 1992. Retrieved 13 October 2020.
- ^ "1991 Bold Ruler Stakes Grade 3 - (race 8)". Equibase. 13 April 1991. Retrieved 13 October 2020.
- ^ Whelan, Tom (15 April 1990). "Champagneforashley overshadows win by Mr. Nickerson (1990 Bold Ruler Stakes – race 8: held 14 April 1990)". The Herald Statesman. p. 41. Retrieved 13 October 2020.
- ^ "Pok Ta Pok wins by nose at Aqueduct (1989 Bold Ruler Stakes – race 8: held 15 April 1989)". Baltimore Sun. The Associated Press. 16 April 1989. p. 108. Retrieved 13 October 2020.
- ^ Finney, Bill (23 April 1988). "King's Swan wins by 2 in Bold Ruler (1988 Bold Ruler Stakes – race 8: held 22 April 1988)". New York Daily News. p. 91. Retrieved 13 October 2020.
- ^ "Pine Tree Lane, Cordero roll in Bold Ruler Stakes (1987 Bold Ruler Stakes – race 8: held 11 April 1987)". Hackensack Record. 12 April 1987. p. 51. Retrieved 13 October 2020.
- ^ "Phone Trick Wins Again (1986 Bold Ruler Stakes – race 8: held 13 April 1986)". Hartford Courant. The Associated Press. 14 April 1986. p. 31. Retrieved 13 October 2020.
- ^ Whelan, Tom (14 April 1985). "Rocky Marriage sets stakes record capturing Bold Ruler at Aqueduct (1985 Bold Ruler Stakes – race 8: held 13 April 1985)". White Plains Journal News. p. 48. Retrieved 13 October 2020.
- ^ "Franks' horse an easy winner (1984 Bold Ruler Stakes – race 8: held 20 April 1984)". Shreveport Times. The Associated Press. 21 April 1984. p. 7. Retrieved 13 October 2020.
- ^ Whelan, Tom (17 April 1983). "Maudlin wins $82G Bold Ruler (1983 Bold Ruler Stakes – race 8: held 16 April 1983)". White Plains Journal News. p. 70. Retrieved 13 October 2020.
- ^ "Horse Racing: 1-5 choice is last at Aqueduct (1982 Bold Ruler Stakes – race 8: held 16 April 1982)". Philadelphia Inquirer. 17 April 1982. p. 26. Retrieved 13 October 2020.
- ^ "Dave's Friend captures Bold Ruler Stakes (1981 Bold Ruler Stakes – race 8: held 25 April 1981)". The Courier-Journal. The Associated Press. 26 April 1981. p. 41. Retrieved 13 October 2020.
- ^ "Dave's Friend captures Bold Ruler (1980 Bold Ruler Stakes – race 8: held 20 April 1980)". New York Daily News. 21 April 1980. p. 75. Retrieved 13 October 2020.
- ^ "Star de Naskra Fell's 4th winner (1979 Bold Ruler Stakes – race 8: held 22 April 1979)". New York Daily News. 23 April 1979. p. 90. Retrieved 13 October 2020.
- ^ Gaffer, Wes (24 April 1978). "Half High Sets Record; Top-Weight Cojak Lags (1978 Bold Ruler Handicap – race 8: held 23 April 1978)". New York Daily News. p. 62. Retrieved 13 October 2020.
- ^ Gaffer, Wes (1 December 1977). "Jaipur's Gem First By 4; Overweighted Cojak 3d (1977 Bold Ruler Handicap – race 8: held 30 November 1977)". New York Daily News. p. 62. Retrieved 13 October 2020.