The 2026 Mother Goose Stakes takes place Saturday, November 7 at Belmont Park in Elmont, New York. The Grade II race is contested at 1 1/16 miles on dirt for 3-year-old fillies and carries a $300,000 purse. Part of New York's competitive fall racing calendar, the Mother Goose is an important late-season test for sophomore fillies, bringing together established graded stakes performers and emerging contenders seeking a major victory before the end of their 3-year-old campaign. Follow the Graded Stakes Races Schedule for upcoming events and race information.
| Date | Saturday, November 7, 2026 |
| Track | Belmont Park |
| Race | 9 |
| Distance | 1 1/16 miles |
| Surface | Dirt |
| Grade | Grade II |
| Purse | $300,000 |
| Age | 3-year-old fillies |
| Post Time | 3:43 PM ET |
Entry Update: The 2026 Mother Goose Stakes has drawn 11 fillies, with post positions, jockeys and trainers confirmed. The odds table below lists the official entries. Morning-line prices will be added when available, and all starters remain subject to race-day scratches and changes.
| # | Horse | Jockey | Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cognition | Flavien Prat | Chad C. Brown | TBA |
| 2 | Answered Prayers | Junior Alvarado | William I. Mott | TBA |
| 3 | Tap to Open | Manuel Franco | Brad H. Cox | TBA |
| 4 | Laken | Vincent Cheminaud | Saffie A. Joseph, Jr. | TBA |
| 5 | Iron Orchard | Dylan Davis | Steven M. Asmussen | TBA |
| 6 | Ati Girl | John R. Velazquez | William I. Mott | TBA |
| 7 | Bodacious Bay | Micah J. Husbands | Saffie A. Joseph, Jr. | TBA |
| 8 | Ivy Girl | Antonio Fresu | Amelia J. Green | TBA |
| 9 | Tahlequah | Paco Lopez | Saffie A. Joseph, Jr. | TBA |
| 10 | Intrepids Fantasy | Jorge Ruiz | Gary Capuano | TBA |
| 11 | Run Wild | Samuel Marin | Miguel Clement | TBA |
Official entries for Saturday, November 7, 2026. Morning-line odds pending. Entries are subject to scratches and changes.
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The Mother Goose Stakes offers bettors a compelling combination of established class, improving form and tactical uncertainty. At 1 1/16 miles, the race tests more than early speed. Fillies must secure a favorable position, handle the demands of a two-turn dirt race and sustain their finishing effort through the stretch. Those factors make recent performances at similar distances, pace projections, post positions and proven graded stakes form especially important when evaluating the Mother Goose Stakes odds. Bettors following the broader New York circuit can also compare performances from races such as the Acorn Stakes, another important test for 3-year-old fillies.
The 2026 field features several intriguing contenders. Iron Orchard, trained by Steve Asmussen, brings Grade I experience, while Bodacious Bay represents the Saffie Joseph Jr. barn after establishing herself against high-level competition. Cognition, trained by Chad Brown and ridden by Flavien Prat, provides another interesting option after showing promise in her recent return to racing. The undefeated Intrepids Fantasy adds a different dimension as she steps into graded stakes company for the first time. With 11 fillies entered, bettors should compare each runner's class, recent form and preferred racing style before making their selections. The latest Horse Racing Odds are also available through US Racing.
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The Mother Goose Stakes is one of New York's established races for 3-year-old fillies. Named in honor of Mother Goose, the H. P. Whitney-owned filly who won the prestigious Futurity Stakes, the event has played an important role in the development of leading female Thoroughbreds. Traditionally associated with Belmont Park, the race has also been contested at Aqueduct Racetrack in recent seasons. Its position on the racing calendar has changed over time, but its significance as a graded stakes test for sophomore fillies has endured. Other important New York races for fillies and mares include the Ogden Phipps Stakes and Beldame Stakes.
The Mother Goose winners list includes some of the most accomplished fillies in American racing history. Rachel Alexandra, Go for Wand, Serena's Song, Midnight Bisou and Untapable are among the celebrated names associated with the race. More recently, Fully Subscribed captured the 2025 edition at Aqueduct, covering 1 1/8 miles in 1:49.73 under Dylan Davis for Chad Brown. Tarifa won in 2024, following Xigera in 2023 and Gerrymander in 2022. Their victories highlight the race's continuing ability to attract talented fillies from major racing operations. For additional racing history and results, explore other New York graded events such as the Gallant Bloom Stakes and Ruffian Stakes.
| Year | Winner | Jockey | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Fully Subscribed | Dylan Davis | 1:49.73 |
| 2024 | Tarifa | Flavien Prat | 1:50.78 |
| 2023 | Xigera | Julien Leparoux | 1:48.99 |
| 2022 | Gerrymander | Joel Rosario | 1:43.74 |
| 2021 | Zaajel | Joel Rosario | 1:42.83 |
The 2026 Mother Goose Stakes is scheduled for Saturday, November 7 at Belmont Park in Elmont, New York.
The 2026 Mother Goose Stakes is scheduled to be run at Belmont Park in Elmont, New York. The race was held at Aqueduct Racetrack in several recent editions.
The 2026 Mother Goose Stakes is contested at 1 1/16 miles on dirt. Previous editions have also been run at 1 1/8 miles.
The Mother Goose Stakes is currently a Grade II Thoroughbred race for 3-year-old fillies.
The 2026 Mother Goose Stakes carries a $300,000 purse.
The Mother Goose Stakes is restricted to 3-year-old fillies.
The scheduled post time for the 2026 Mother Goose Stakes is 3:43 PM Eastern Time on Saturday, November 7. It is listed as Race 9 at Belmont Park.
Eleven fillies are entered in the 2026 Mother Goose Stakes, subject to any scratches or changes before post time.
Find the latest Mother Goose Stakes odds, entries, post positions, jockeys and trainers in the race table above. Morning-line prices will be displayed when available.
No. The 2026 Mother Goose Stakes takes place in November and is not part of the Kentucky Oaks qualifying points series.
Fully Subscribed won the 2025 Mother Goose Stakes at Aqueduct under jockey Dylan Davis for trainer Chad Brown, completing the 1 1/8-mile race in 1:49.73.
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