Mahony Stakes
| Class | Grade III |
|---|---|
| Location | Saratoga Race Course Saratoga Springs, New York, United States |
| Inaugurated | 2019 |
| Race type | Thoroughbred - Flat racing |
| Website | NYRA |
| Race information | |
| Distance | 5+1⁄2 furlongs |
| Surface | Turf |
| Track | Left-handed |
| Qualification | Three-year-olds |
| Weight | 122 lbs with allowances |
| Purse | $175,000 (2025) |
The Mahony Stakes is a Grade III American Thoroughbred horse race for three-year-olds over a distance of 5+1⁄2 furlongs on the turf course scheduled annually in August at Saratoga Race Course in Saratoga Springs, New York. The event currently carries a purse of $175,000.
History
The event is named in honor of Patrick Mahony, the longtime senior vice president of mutuels at NYRA. Mahony, who spent more than 50 years in the racing industry, retired in 2016.[1]
The event was inaugurated on August 7, 2019 and was won by the 6/5 favorite Archidust who was ridden by ridden by US Hall of Fame jockey Javier Castellano by 3 lengths in a time of 1:00.80.[2] This continues to be the stakes record time for the event.[3]
In 2021 the event was classified as Listed status.[3]
In 2025 the event was upgraded to Grade III by the Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association.[4]
Records
Speed record:
- 5+1⁄2 furlongs (turf): 1:00.80 - Archidust (2019)
Margins:
- 3+1⁄4 lengths - Jack and Noah (2020)
Most wins by a jockey:
- 2 - John R. Velazquez (2020, 2021)
Most wins by a trainer:
- No trainer has won this race more than once.
Most wins by an owner:
- No owner has won this race more than once.
Winners
| Year | Winner | Jockey | Trainer | Owner | Distance | Time | Purse | Grade | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Fandom (GB) | Dylan Davis | Brad H. Cox | Stonestreet Stables | 5+1⁄2 furlongs | 1:02.87 | $150,000 | Listed | [5] |
| 2023 | Closethegame Sugar | Jose Lezcano | Adam Rice | Adam Rice & Sugar Diaz | 5+1⁄2 furlongs | 1:02.54 | $150,000 | Listed | [6] |
| 2022 | Big Invasion | Joel Rosario | Christophe Clement | Reeves Thoroughbred Racing | 5+1⁄2 furlongs | 1:01.42 | $150,000 | Listed | [7] |
| 2021 | Arrest Me Red | John R. Velazquez | Wesley A. Ward | Lael Stables | 5+1⁄2 furlongs | 1:01.59 | $116,400 | Listed | [8] |
| 2020 | Jack and Noah (FR) | John R. Velazquez | Mark E. Casse | Gary Barber | 5+1⁄2 furlongs | 1:01.28 | $85,000 | [9] | |
| 2019 | Archidust | Javier Castellano | Jorge Navarro | Ivan Rodriguez, Albert & Michelle Crawford | 5+1⁄2 furlongs | 1:00.80 | $100,300 | [2] |
See also
References
- ^ "Mahony Stakes". New York Racing Association. 2025. Retrieved 25 June 2025.
- ^ a b "2019 Mahony Stakes Black Type - (race 6)". Equibase. 7 August 2019. Retrieved 25 June 2025.
- ^ a b "MAHONY STAKES - SARATOGA, NY". Thoroughbred Pedigree Online. 2025. Retrieved 25 June 2025.
- ^ "TOBA Announces U.S. Graded and Listed Stakes for 2025". Bloodhorse.com. Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association. 18 December 2024. Retrieved 19 December 2024.
- ^ "2024 Mahony Stakes Listed - (race 8)". Equibase. 11 August 2024. Retrieved 25 June 2025.
- ^ "2023 Mahony Stakes Listed - (race 10)". Equibase. 13 August 2023. Retrieved 25 June 2025.
- ^ "2022 Mahony Stakes Listed - (race 9)". Equibase. 14 August 2022. Retrieved 25 June 2025.
- ^ "2021 Mahony Stakes Listed - (race 9)". Equibase. 11 August 2021. Retrieved 25 June 2025.
- ^ "2020 Mahony Stakes Black Type - (race 7)". Equibase. 26 August 2020. Retrieved 25 June 2025.