The Tom Ridge Stakes is an American Thoroughbred horse race run at Presque Isle Downs in Erie, Pennsylvania. First run in 2007, it was originally known as the Tom Ridge Labor Day Stakes when it was run the first two years on Labor Day. The race is a six-furlong event for three-year-old horses and is raced on Tapeta synthetic dirt.
| Ungraded race | |
| Location | Presque Isle Downs Erie, Pennsylvania, United States |
|---|---|
| Inaugurated | 2007 |
| Race type | Thoroughbred, flat |
| Race information | |
| Distance | 13⁄4 miles (6 furlongs) |
| Surface | Synthetic |
| Qualification | 3-year-old |
| Purse | $80,000 |
| Bonuses | $500 |
Parts of this article (those related to Results table) need to be updated. (November 2024) |
In 2024, the race offered a purse of $80,000.[1]
The race is named for Tom Ridge, who was the Governor of the State of Pennsylvania from 1995 to 2001.[citation needed]
Records
editSpeed record:
- 1:08.16 - Noholdingback Bear (2016) (at current distance of 6 furlongs)
Winners
edit| Year | Winner | Jockey | Trainer | Owner | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Elite Squadron | Dana Whitney | James E. Baker | Tom R. Walters | 1:10.69 |
| 2008 | Fatal Bullet | Eurico Rosa Da Silva | Reade Baker | Bear Stables | 1:08.60 |
| 2009 | Great Love | Erick D. Rodriguez | John J. Robb | Janet L. Wayson | 1:10.00 |
| 2010 | Rockin' Rockstar | Willie Martinez | Michael Lauer | Ralph T. Piercy | 1:08.42 |
| 2011 | Getaway Guy | Julien Leparoux | Greg Foley | Clarkland Farm/Foley | 1:09.12 |
| 2012 | Sum of the Parts | Julien Leparoux | Tom Amoss | Klaravich Stables/Lawrence | 1:09.02 |
| 2013 | Dan the Tin Man | Scott Spieth | Ricky Griffith | Debmar Stables | 1:09:79 |
| 2014 | Choctaw Chuck | Jose Angel Garcia | Kevin Rice | Clyde D. Rice | 1:09.46 |
| 2015 | Cyclogenisis | Trevor McCarthy | George Weaver | Matthew Schera | 1:09.33 |
| 2016 | Noholdingback Bear | Eurico Rosa Da Silva | Michael P. De Paulo | Bear Stables | 1:08.16 |
| 2017 | Balandeen | Albin Jimenez | Chris Hartman | Joey Keith Davis | 1:10.31 |
| 2018 | Trigger Warning | Irwin Rosendo | Mike Rone | Brinley Enterprises | 1:08.71 |
| 2023 | Dreaming of Kona | Scott Spieth | Aldana Spieth | Aldana Gonzalez Racing LLC/Ballou | 1:10.68[2] |
| 2024 | Ponce de Leon | Adam Beschizza | Kelsey Danner | Dede McGehee | 1:08.85[1] |
References
edit- ^ a b "Tom Ridge Stakes Results (BT) Race 7 at Presque Isle Downs on June 17, 2024". www.bloodhorse.com. June 17, 2024. Retrieved 2024-11-06.
- ^ "Tom Ridge S. (BT) Results, Race 7 at Presque Isle Downs on June 5, 2023". www.bloodhorse.com. June 5, 2023. Retrieved 2024-11-06.