The 2026 Vosburgh Stakes takes place Saturday, September 26 at Belmont Park in Elmont, New York. The Grade III race is contested at 7 furlongs on dirt for 3-year-olds and up and carries a $250,000 purse. The winner earns an automatic berth in the 2026 Breeders' Cup Sprint through the Breeders' Cup Challenge Series.
| Date | Saturday, September 26, 2026 |
| Track | Belmont Park |
| Race | TBA |
| Distance | 7 furlongs |
| Surface | Dirt |
| Grade | Grade III |
| Purse | $250,000 |
| Age | 3-year-olds and up |
| Breeders' Cup Qualifier | Win and You're In - Breeders' Cup Sprint |
| Post Time | TBA |
Entry Update: Final entries for the 2026 Vosburgh Stakes have not yet been confirmed. The official nominees will be listed below once verified, and this page will be updated with confirmed entries, post positions, jockeys, and official odds when the Belmont Park field is finalized.
| # | Horse | Jockey | Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Final entries for the 2026 Vosburgh Stakes have not yet been confirmed. | ||||
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The Vosburgh Stakes is one of the major late-season dirt sprints in New York. The Grade III event is contested at 7 furlongs and brings together older sprinters competing for a $250,000 purse at Belmont Park.
The race carries added importance as a Breeders' Cup Challenge Series event. The winner receives an automatic berth in the 2026 Breeders' Cup Sprint, making the Vosburgh one of the key final preps for horses targeting the championship sprint division.
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The Vosburgh Stakes was inaugurated in 1940 and is named for Walter S. Vosburgh, an influential racing official and handicapper. The race has long been one of New York's most important sprint events for older horses.
Notable winners include Cody's Wish, Elite Power, Firenze Fire, Imperial Hint and Private Zone. The race has produced multiple Breeders' Cup Sprint contenders and champions over its long history.
Patriot Spirit won the 2025 Vosburgh Stakes under jockey Javier Castellano for trainer Michael B. Campbell, completing the 7 furlongs in 1:21.84.
| Year | Winner | Jockey | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Patriot Spirit | Javier J. Castellano | 1:21.84 |
| 2024 | Mufasa (CHI) | Irad Ortiz Jr. | 1:22.51 |
| 2023 | Cody's Wish | Junior Alvarado | 1:21.83 |
| 2022 | Elite Power | Jose Lezcano | 1:23.98 |
| 2021 | Following Sea | Joel Rosario | 1:09.20 |
The 2026 Vosburgh Stakes is scheduled for Saturday, September 26 at Belmont Park in Elmont, New York.
The Vosburgh Stakes is contested at 7 furlongs on dirt.
The 2026 Vosburgh Stakes carries a $250,000 purse.
The Vosburgh Stakes is open to Thoroughbreds 3 years old and up.
Final entries for the 2026 Vosburgh Stakes have not yet been confirmed. The field, post positions, jockeys and official odds will be updated once Belmont Park publishes the final race card.
The favorite for the 2026 Vosburgh Stakes can be identified in the latest odds table above.
The latest 2026 Vosburgh Stakes odds are listed in the odds table above and will be updated as race-day prices change.
The Vosburgh Stakes is a Grade III dirt sprint for horses 3 years old and up held at Belmont Park. The race is contested at 7 furlongs and carries a $250,000 purse in 2026.
The 2026 Vosburgh Stakes is held at Belmont Park in Elmont, New York.
Yes. The 2026 Vosburgh Stakes is part of the Breeders' Cup Challenge Series, and the winner receives an automatic berth in the Breeders' Cup Sprint.
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Patriot Spirit won the 2025 Vosburgh Stakes under jockey Javier Castellano for trainer Michael B. Campbell, completing the 7 furlongs in 1:21.84.
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