Lake Placid Stakes Explained

Surface:Turf
Class:Grade II
Horse Race:Lake Placid Stakes
Location:Saratoga Race Course
Saratoga Springs, New York, United States
Inaugurated:1984 (as Nijana Stakes)
Race Type:Thoroughbred – Flat racing
Website:NYRA
Distance: miles (8.5 furlongs)
Track:Left-handed
Qualification:Three-year-old fillies
Weight:124 lbs with allowances
Purse:US$200,000 (2021)

The Lake Placid Stakes is a Grade II American Thoroughbred horse race for three-year-old fillies over a distance of one and one-sixteenths miles on the turf course scheduled annually in late July or early August at Saratoga Race Course in Saratoga Springs, New York. The event currently carries a purse of $200,000.

History

The event was inaugurated on 20 August 1984 as the Nijana Stakes and was won by the Edward P. Evans owned Possible Mate as part of an entry with Miss Audimar leading throughout the race to win by 2 lengths in a time of 1:50 flat.

The event was named after the broodmare Nijana, who as a two-year-old won the Grade III Schuylerville Stakes in 1975 at Saratoga.[1]

In 1986 the event was upgraded to the Grade III and in 1999 to Grade II.[2]

In 1998 the event was renamed the Lake Placid Stakes[2] after the village of Lake Placid, which is approximately 100 miles north from Saratoga in the Adirondack Mountains.In 1990 the event was taken off the turf due to the state of the turf track after prolonged inclement weather and was run on dirt. The 2010 event was also moved off the turf, which led to three horses scratched, leaving a field of three.

The Lake Placid was run in two divisions in 1988, 1991, and from 1992 through 1995.[3] [4]

Records

Speed record:

Margins:

Most wins by an owner:

Most wins by a jockey:

Most wins by a trainer:

Winners

YearWinnerJockeyTrainerOwnerDistanceTimeGradeRef
Lake Placid Stakes
2024GrayoshFlavien PratChad C. BrownFlanagan Racing miles1:43.74II
2023AsprayFlavien PratChad C. BrownRan Jan Racing, Inc. miles1:42.85II[5]
2022HaughtyJose L. OrtizChad C. BrownBradley Thoroughbreds, Belmar Racing & Breeding, Cambron Equine, & Team Hanley miles1:41.16II[6]
2021Technical Analysis (IRE) Jose L. OrtizChad C. BrownKlaravich Stables miles1:46.49II[7]
2020SpeaktomeofsummerJoel RosarioChristophe ClementWaterford Stable miles1:49.44II[8]
2019VarenkaJavier CastellanoH. Graham MotionAugustin Stable miles1:43.68II[9]
Regal GloryLuis SaezChad C. BrownPaul P. Pompa Jr.
align=center 2018Rushing FallJavier CastellanoChad C. Browne Five Racing Thoroughbredsalign=center milesalign=center 1:51.86align=center II[10]
align=center 2017Proctor's LedgeJavier CastellanoBrendan P. WalshPatricia L. Moseleyalign=center milesalign=center 1:47.74align=center II[11]
align=center 2016Time and MotionJohn R. VelazquezJames J. TonerPhilips Racingalign=center milesalign=center 1:48.39align=center II[12]
align=center 2015Sentiero ItaliaJoel RosarioKiaran P. McLaughlinGodolphin Racingalign=center milesalign=center 1:49.25align=center II[13]
align=center 2014Crown QueenJohn R. VelazquezWilliam I. MottBesilu Stablesalign=center milesalign=center 1:47.91align=center II[14]
align=center 2013† Caroline ThomasRosie NapravnikBarclay TaggJoyce B. Youngalign=center milesalign=center 1:47.36align=center II[15]
align=center 2012Stephanie's KittenJohn R. VelazquezWayne M. CatalanoKenneth and Sarah Ramseyalign=center milesalign=center 1:48.51align=center II[16]
align=center 2011Hungry IslandAlex O. SolisEmory Hamiltonalign=center milesalign=center 1:53.77align=center II[17]
align=center 2010It's Tea TimeJulien R. LeparouxGeorge R. Arnold IIAlex G. Campbell Jr.align=center milesalign=center 1:54.52align=center III[18]
align=center 2009Shared AccountEdgar S. PradoH. Graham MotionSagamore Farmalign=center milesalign=center 1:54.62align=center II[19]
align=center 2008Backseat RhythmJavier CastellanoPatrick L. ReynoldsPaul P. Pompa Jr.align=center milesalign=center 1:50.69align=center II[20]
align=center 2007Sharp SusanWilliam I. MottIEAH Stables & WinStar Farmalign=center milesalign=center 1:46.69align=center II[21]
align=center 2006Wait A WhileGarrett K. GomezTodd A. PletcherArindel Farmalign=center milesalign=center 1:46.59align=center II[22]
align=center 2005Edgar S. PradoChristophe ClementMonceaux Stablealign=center milesalign=center 1:47.14align=center II[23]
Lake Placid Handicap
align=center 2004Spotlight (GB)Jerry D. BaileyChristophe ClementGreen Hills Farmalign=center milesalign=center 1:50.54align=center II[24]
align=center 2003Sand SpringsMark GuidryAnthony L. ReinstedlerWillmott Stablesalign=center milesalign=center 1:49.03align=center II[25]
align=center 2002Wonder AgainEdgar S. PradoJames J. TonerJoan & John Phillipsalign=center milesalign=center 1:49.24align=center II[26]
align=center 2001Snow DanceRichard MiglioreJohn T. Ward Jr.John C. Oxleyalign=center milesalign=center 1:47.42align=center II[27]
align=center 2000GaviolaJerry D. BaileyWilliam H. Turner Jr.Twilite Farmsalign=center milesalign=center 1:48.02align=center II[28]
align=center 1999BadouizmRobbie DavisBrian P. AngeMichael Fowleralign=center milesalign=center 1:46.44align=center II[29]
align=center 1998TenskiRichard MiglioreLinda L. RiceRichard L. Goldenalign=center milesalign=center 1:46.33align=center III[30]
Nijana Stakes
align=center 1997Witchful ThinkingShane SellersNiall M. O'CallaghanLeslie Grimmalign=center milesalign=center 1:47.65align=center III[31]
align=center 1996Memories of SilverJerry D. BaileyJames J. TonerJoan Phillipsalign=center milesalign=center 1:47.80align=center III[32]
align=center rowspan=21995Class KrisPat DayJames E. PicouFred W. Hooperalign=center rowspan=2 milesalign=center 1:40.90align=center rowspan=2III[33]
Bail Out BeckyShane SellersWilliam I. MottKenneth and Sarah Ramseyalign=center 1:41.87[34]
align=center rowspan=21994Coronation CupJerry D. BaileyMacKenzie MillerKinghaven Farmsalign=center rowspan=2 milesalign=center 1:43.81align=center rowspan=2III[35]
AlywowMike E. SmithRoger L. AttfieldRokeby Stablesalign=center 1:43.88[36]
align=center rowspan=21993Amal HayatiJerry D. BaileyD. Wayne LukasPeter E. Blumalign=center rowspan=2 milesalign=center 1:41.58align=center rowspan=2III[37]
StatuetteMike E. SmithRichard A. DeStasioRashid Al Khalifaalign=center 1:40.97[38]
align=center rowspan=21992Shannkara (IRE)Mike E. SmithNicolas ClementAugust Belmont IValign=center rowspan=2 milesalign=center 1:40.80align=center rowspan=2III[39]
HeedMike E. SmithWilliam Badgett Jr.Craig B. Singeralign=center 1:41.84[40]
align=center rowspan=21991Jinski's WorldJosé A. SantosLeo O'BrienSamuel H. Rogers Jr.align=center rowspan=2 milesalign=center 1:40.20align=center rowspan=2III[41]
Grab the GreenÁngel Cordero Jr.Barclay TaggTeresa M. Maheralign=center 1:41.01[42]
align=center 1990JefforeeJosé A. SantosD. Wayne LukasCalumet Farmalign=center milesalign=center 1:49.00align=center III [43]
align=center 1989CapadesÁngel Cordero Jr.Richard O'ConnellPoma Stablealign=center milesalign=center 1:41.00align=center III[44]
align=center rowspan=21988Betty LobeliaJosé A. SantosH. Allen JerkensDarby Dan Farmalign=center rowspan=2 milesalign=center 1:40.80align=center rowspan=2III [45]
Love You by HeartRandy RomeroJohn M. VeitchBohemia Stablealign=center 1:41.60[46]
align=center 1987Graceful DarbyJerry D. BaileyJohn M. VeitchJames W. Phillipsalign=center milesalign=center 1:41.40align=center III [47]
align=center 1986An EmpressJosé A. SantosLaz BarreraHarbor View Farmalign=center milesalign=center 1:42.00align=center III [48]
align=center 1985VideogenicRobbie DavisGasper S. MoscheraAlbert Davisalign=center milesalign=center 1:41.20align=center [49]
align=center 1984§ Possible MateDonald MacBethPhilip G. JohnsonEdward P. Evansalign=center milesalign=center 1:50.00align=center [50]
Legend:

Notes:
§ Ran as an entry
† In the 2013 event Nellie Cashman finished first but was disqualified for drifting in the straight and placed third. Caroline Thomas was declared the winner.

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: NIJANA (USA) ch. M, 1973 – 28 Starts, 10 Wins, 6 Places, 3 Shows Career Earnings: $242,180 . Thoroughbred Pedigree Online . 2020 . 18 July 2020.
  2. Web site: Lake Placid Stakes (Gr. 2) . Equibase . 2020 . 18 July 2020.
  3. Web site: LAKE PLACID STAKES - MULTIPLE TRACKS . Thoroughbred Pedigree Online . 2020 . 18 July 2020.
  4. Web site: LAKE PLACID STAKES (2ND. DIV.) - SARATOGA, NY . Thoroughbred Pedigree Online . 2020 . 18 July 2020.
  5. Web site: 2023 Lake Placid Stakes Grade 2 – (race 7) . Equibase . 19 August 2023 . 19 August 2023.
  6. Web site: 2022 Lake Placid Stakes Grade 2 – (race 8) . Equibase . 20 August 2022 . 22 August 2022.
  7. Web site: 2021 Lake Placid Stakes Grade 2 – (race 9) . Equibase . 21 August 2021 . 20 August 2021.
  8. Web site: 2020 Lake Placid Stakes Grade 2 – (race 9) . Equibase . 19 July 2020 . 20 July 2020.
  9. Web site: 2019 Lake Placid Stakes Grade 2 – (race 9) . Equibase . 17 August 2019 . 18 July 2020.
  10. Web site: 2018 Lake Placid Stakes Grade 2 – (race 8) . Equibase . 18 August 2018 . 18 July 2020.
  11. Web site: 2017 Lake Placid Stakes Grade 2 – (race 8) . Equibase . 19 August 2017 . 18 July 2020.
  12. Web site: 2016 Lake Placid Stakes Grade 2 – (race 8) . Equibase . 21 August 2016 . 18 July 2020.
  13. Web site: 2015 Maker's Mark Lake Placid Stakes Grade 2 – (race 9) . Equibase . 14 August 2015 . 18 July 2020.
  14. Web site: 2014 Knob Creek Lake Placid Stakes Grade 2 – (race 3) . Equibase . 16 August 2014 . 18 July 2020.
  15. Web site: 2013 Woodford Reserve Lake Placid Stakes Grade 2 – (race 8) . Equibase . 18 August 2013 . 18 July 2020.
  16. Web site: 2012 Woodford Reserve Lake Placid Stakes Grade 2 – (race 8) . Equibase . 19 August 2012 . 18 July 2020.
  17. Web site: 2011 Woodford Reserve Lake Placid Stakes Grade 2 – (race 4) . Equibase . 21 August 2011 . 18 July 2020.
  18. Web site: 2010 Woodford Reserve Lake Placid Stakes Grade 3 – (race 4) . Equibase . 22 August 2010 . 18 July 2020.
  19. Web site: 2009 Lake Placid Stakes Grade 2 – (race 8) . Equibase . 21 August 2009 . 18 July 2020.
  20. Web site: 2008 Lake Placid Stakes Grade 2 – (race 8) . Equibase . 15 August 2008 . 18 July 2020.
  21. Web site: 2007 Lake Placid Stakes Grade 2 – (race 8) . Equibase . 17 August 2007 . 18 July 2020.
  22. Web site: 2006 Lake Placid Stakes Grade 2 – (race 8) . Equibase . 18 August 2006 . 18 July 2020.
  23. Web site: 2005 Lake Placid Stakes Grade 2 – (race 8) . Equibase . 19 August 2005 . 18 July 2020.
  24. Web site: 2004 Lake Placid Handicap Grade 2 – (race 8) . Equibase . 23 August 2004 . 18 July 2020.
  25. Web site: 2003 Lake Placid Handicap Grade 2 – (race 9) . Equibase . 17 August 2003 . 18 July 2020.
  26. Web site: 2002 Lake Placid Handicap Grade 2 – (race 9) . Equibase . 18 August 2002 . 18 July 2020.
  27. Web site: 2001 Lake Placid Handicap Grade 2 – (race 8) . Equibase . 20 August 2001 . 18 July 2020.
  28. Web site: 2000 Lake Placid Handicap Grade 2 – (race 8) . Equibase . 21 August 2000 . 18 July 2020.
  29. Web site: 1999 Lake Placid Handicap Grade 2 – (race 9) . Equibase . 25 August 1999 . 18 July 2020.
  30. Web site: 1998 Lake Placid Handicap Grade 3 – (race 9) . Equibase . 26 August 1998 . 18 July 2020.
  31. Web site: 1997 Nijana Stakes Grade 3 – (race 8) . Equibase . 25 August 1997 . 18 July 2020.
  32. Web site: 1996 Nijana Stakes Grade 3 – (race 9) . Equibase . 21 August 1996 . 18 July 2020.
  33. Web site: 1995 Nijana Stakes Grade 3 Division 1 – (race 8) . Equibase . 2 August 1995 . 18 July 2020.
  34. Web site: 1995 Nijana Stakes Grade 3 Division 2 – (race 9) . Equibase . 2 August 1995 . 18 July 2020.
  35. Web site: 1994 Nijana Stakes Grade 3 Division 1 – (race 7) . Equibase . 3 August 1994 . 18 July 2020.
  36. Web site: 1994 Nijana Stakes Grade 3 Division 2 – (race 9) . Equibase . 3 August 1994 . 18 July 2020.
  37. Web site: 1993 Nijana Stakes Grade 3 Division 1 – (race 6) . Equibase . 6 August 1993 . 18 July 2020.
  38. Web site: 1993 Nijana Stakes Grade 3 Division 2 – (race 8) . Equibase . 6 August 1993 . 18 July 2020.
  39. Web site: 1992 Nijana Stakes Grade 3 Division 1 – (race 6) . Equibase . 7 August 1992 . 18 July 2020.
  40. Web site: 1992 Nijana Stakes Grade 3 Division 2 – (race 8) . Equibase . 7 August 1992 . 18 July 2020.
  41. Web site: 1991 Nijana Stakes Grade 3 Division 1 – (race 6) . Equibase . 1 August 1991 . 18 July 2020.
  42. Web site: 1991 Nijana Stakes Grade 3 Division 2 – (race 8) . Equibase . 1 August 1991 . 18 July 2020.
  43. News: Jefforee wins featured Nijana with Santos up (1990 Nijana Stakes – race 8: held 8 August 1990) . . 9 August 1990 . 18 July 2020 . 23 . Ken . Tingley .
  44. News: Capades turns Nijana Stakes into easy win (1989 Nijana Stakes – race 8: held 9 August 1989) . . 10 August 1989 . 18 July 2020 . 11 . Jennie . Rees.
  45. News: Betty Lobelia gets Nijana (1988 Nijana Stakes Division 1 – (race 6): held 10 August 1988) . Associated Press . . 11 August 1988 . 18 July 2020 . 34 .
  46. News: Saratoga Results (1988 Nijana Stakes Division 2 – (race 8): held 8 August 1988) . . 9 August 1988 . 18 July 2020 . 48 .
  47. News: Darby wins Stakes (1987 Nijana Stakes – race 8: held 12 August 1987) . . 13 August 1987 . 18 July 2020 . 23 . Mark . Casano.
  48. News: Santos, 'Empress' win Nijana by 1¼ (1986 Nijana Stakes – race 8: held 18 August 1986) . . 19 August 1986 . 18 July 2020 . 82 . Russ . Harris.
  49. News: Saratoga Results (1985 Nijana Stakes – race 7: held 4 August 1985) . . 5 August 1985 . 18 July 2020 . 26 .
  50. News: Possible Mate Wins; ... (1984 Nijana Stakes – race 8: held 20 August 1984) . Associated Press . . 21 August 1984 . 18 July 2020 . 20 .