John A. Nerud Stakes
| Grade II race | |
| Location | Belmont Park Elmont, New York, United States |
|---|---|
| Inaugurated | 2008 (at Saratoga Race Course as James Marvin Stakes) |
| Race type | Thoroughbred – Flat racing |
| Website | NYRA |
| Race information | |
| Distance | 7 furlongs |
| Surface | Dirt |
| Track | Left-handed |
| Qualification | Four-years-old and older |
| Weight | 124 lbs. with allowances |
| Purse | $200,000 (2024) |
| Bonuses | Winner automatic entry into Breeders' Cup Sprint |
The John A. Nerud Stakes is a Grade II American Thoroughbred horse race for four years old or older at a distance of seven furlongs on the dirt run annually in early July at Belmont Park in Elmont, New York. The event currently offers a purse of $200,000.
History
The race was inaugurated on 9 August 2008 as the James Marvin Stakes at Saratoga Race Course over a distance of six furlongs.[1] The event was named after James Marvin, a noted hotel owner and politician in Saratoga Springs in the 19th century. Marvin was one of the first members of the Saratoga Association that founded Saratoga Race Course in 1863. He later became a director of the Association and was its president from 1877 to 1891.[2]
The following year the event was run over a longer distance of seven furlongs.[3] In 2012, the race was classified as a Grade III event.[1] In 2014, the race was moved to Belmont and became part of the Stars and Stripes Festival and was renamed to the Belmont Sprint Championship Stakes.[1][4]
Clearly Now set a track record at Belmont Park when winning the 2014 renewal in 1:19.96.[5]
In 2017, the race was upgraded to Grade II status by the Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association[6] and became part of the Breeders' Cup Challenge "Win and You're In" series – the winner will receive an automatic berth in the Breeders' Cup Sprint.[7]
In 2019 the race was renamed to the John A. Nerud Stakes in honor of the late John Nerud, a prominent thoroughbred owner and trainer who was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1972.[8]
In 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States, NYRA did not schedule the event in their updated and shortened spring-summer meeting.[9]
In 2024 the event was moved to Aqueduct Racetrack due to infield tunnel and redevelopment work at Belmont Park.[10]
Records
Speed record:
- 7 furlongs – 1:19.96 Clearly Now (2014)
Margins:
- 6+1⁄4 lengths – Clearly Now (2014)
Most wins by a jockey:
- 2 – Cornelio Velásquez: (2009, 2013)
- 2 – Joel Rosario: (2012, 2017)
- 2 – Flavien Prat: (2022, 2024)
Most wins by a trainer:
- 2 – Todd Pletcher: (2021, 2022)
Most wins by an owner:
- 2 – WinStar Farm: (2022, 2024)
Winners
| Year | Winner | Age | Jockey | Trainer | Owner | Distance | Time | Purse | Grade | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At Aqueduct – John A. Nerud Stakes | ||||||||||
| 2024 | Mullikin | 4 | Flavien Prat | Rodolphe Brisset | Siena Farm & WinStar Farm | 7 furlongs | 1:20.54 | $194,000 | II | [11] |
| At Belmont Park | ||||||||||
| 2023 | Three Technique | 6 | Javier Castellano | Jason Cook | David E. Miller, Eric Grindley & John Werner | 7 furlongs | 1:21.88 | $250,000 | II | [12] |
| 2022 | Life Is Good | 4 | Flavien Prat | Todd Pletcher | WinStar Farm & China Horse Club | 7 furlongs | 1:21.70 | $232,500 | II | [13] |
| 2021 | Mind Control | 5 | John Velazquez | Todd Pletcher | Red Oak Stable & Madaket Stables | 7 furlongs | 1:21.94 | $250,000 | II | [14] |
| 2020 | Race not held | |||||||||
| 2019 | Promises Fulfilled | 4 | Luis Saez | Dale L. Romans | Robert J. Baron | 7 furlongs | 1:21.75 | $300,000 | II | [15] |
| Belmont Sprint Championship Stakes | ||||||||||
| 2018 | Limousine Liberal | 6 | Jose L. Ortiz | Ben Colebrook | Katherine G. Ball | 7 furlongs | 1:21.53 | $343,000 | II | [16] |
| 2017 | Mind Your Biscuits | 4 | Joel Rosario | Chad Summers | J Stables, Head of Plains Partners, M. Scott, Daniel, Chad Summers, & Michael E. Kisber | 7 furlongs | 1:21.84 | $350,000 | II | [17] |
| 2016 | A. P. Indian | 6 | Joe Bravo | Arnaud Delacour | Green Lantern Stables | 7 furlongs | 1:21.41 | $400,000 | III | [18] |
| 2015 | Private Zone (CAN) | 6 | Martin A. Pedroza | Jorge Navarro | Good Friends Stable | 7 furlongs | 1:22.57 | $384,000 | III | [19] |
| 2014 | Clearly Now | 4 | Jose Lezcano | Brian A. Lynch | Up Hill Stable | 7 furlongs | 1:19.96 | $400,000 | III | [20] |
| At Saratoga – James Marvin Stakes | ||||||||||
| 2013 | Sage Valley | 4 | Cornelio Velasquez | Rudy R. Rodriguez | Michael Dubb & Gary Aisquith | 7 furlongs | 1:22.49 | $100,000 | III | [21] |
| 2012 | Pacific Ocean | 5 | Joel Rosario | Richard E. Dutrow Jr. | Dennis Narlinger | 7 furlongs | 1:22.53 | $100,000 | III | [22] |
| 2011 | Jackson Bend | 4 | Corey Nakatani | Nicholas P. Zito | Robert LaPenta & Fred Brei | 7 furlongs | 1:20.91 | $78,000 | Listed | [23] |
| 2010 | Vineyard Haven | 4 | Alan Garcia | Saeed bin Suroor | Godolphin Racing | 7 furlongs | 1:22.30 | $75,000 | Listed | [24] |
| 2009 | Gold Trippi | 5 | Cornelio Velasquez | Stanley M. Hough | E. Paul Robsham Stables | 7 furlongs | 1:22.30 | $73,950 | [25] | |
| 2008 | Eternal Star | 4 | Ramon A. Dominguez | Michael J. Trombetta | Harry C. & Tom O. Meyerhoff | 6 furlongs | 1:08.79 | $102,500 | Listed | [26] |
See also
References
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- ^ "Saratoga150 – Feature Story on James Marvin". www.saratoga150.com. Retrieved 7 June 2017.
- ^ "BELMONT SPRINT CHAMPIONSHIP STAKES - MULTIPLE TRACKS". Thoroughbred Database. 2021. Retrieved 28 June 2021.
- ^ "Belmont Announces Stakes Schedule". BloodHorse.com. Retrieved 7 June 2017.
- ^ "Belmont Sprint Track Record for Clearly Now". BloodHorse.com. Retrieved 7 June 2017.
- ^ "Blue Grass, Wood Memorial Downgraded". BloodHorse.com. Retrieved 7 June 2017.
- ^ "Del Mar to Host Five Breeders' Cup Challenge Races During Summer Meeting". www.dmtc.com. Retrieved 12 April 2017.
- ^ "NYRA announces stakes schedule for 48-day Belmont spring/summer meet" (Press release). New York Racing Association. 8 February 2019. Retrieved 23 April 2019.
- ^ McCalmont, Keith (19 May 2020). "NYRA announces stakes schedule for 25 day Belmont Park spring summer meet". New York Racing Association. Retrieved 22 April 2021.
- ^ "NYRA sets 2024 calendar, with Belmont Stakes at Saratoga". nyra.com. New York Racing Association. January 24, 2024. Retrieved 5 May 2024.
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- ^ "2023 John A. Nerud Stakes Grade 2 - (race 9)". Equibase. 1 July 2023. Retrieved 3 July 2023.
- ^ "2022 John A. Nerud Stakes Grade 2 - (race 4)". Equibase. Retrieved 2 July 2022.
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- ^ "2017 Belmont Sprint Championship Stakes Grade 2 - (race 7)". Equibase. 8 July 2017. Retrieved 28 June 2021.
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- ^ "2014 Belmont Sprint Championship Stakes Grade 3 - (race 6)". Equibase. 5 July 2014. Retrieved 28 June 2021.
- ^ "2013 James Marvin Stakes Grade 3 - (race 8)". Equibase. 19 July 2013. Retrieved 28 June 2021.
- ^ "2012 James Marvin Stakes Grade 3 - (race 8)". Equibase. 20 July 2012. Retrieved 28 June 2021.
- ^ "2011 James Marvin Stakes Listed - (race 8)". Equibase. 22 July 2011. Retrieved 28 June 2021.
- ^ "2010 James Marvin Stakes Listed - (race 8)". Equibase. 23 July 2010. Retrieved 28 June 2021.
- ^ "2009 James Marvin Stakes Black Type - (race 3)". Equibase. 29 July 2009. Retrieved 28 June 2021.
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