What is the Forego Stakes?
The Forego Stakes is a Grade 1 sprint for older horses run at seven furlongs on Saratoga’s dirt track each August. Named for Hall of Famer Forego, three-time U.S. Horse of the Year (1974–76), the race is a marquee part of Saratoga’s summer meet and, in 2025, offers a “Win and You’re In” berth to the Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile. For fans of online horse betting, it routinely draws elite sprinters and milers, creating deep fields and attractive wagering pools.
When is the 2025 Forego Stakes?
The 2025 Forego Stakes will be run on Saturday, August 23rd, as part of Travers Day at Saratoga Race Course in Saratoga Springs, New York.
Forego Stakes Winners
This race has produced a long list of standout winners. Back-to-back champions include Groovy (1986–87) and Quick Call (1988–89). More recently, Mitole (2019) set the stakes record in 1:20.80, Yaupon (2021) prevailed in a memorable stretch duel, Cody’s Wish (2022) upset champion Jackie’s Warrior, Gunite (2023) turned back Elite Power, and Mullikin (2024) kept the modern streak of high-class winners alive. These results underline why the Forego is a must-bet race for serious handicappers.
| Year | Winner | Jockey | Trainer | Owner | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Mullikin | Flavien Prat | Rodolphe Brisset | Siena Farm & WinStar Farm | 1:21.75 |
| 2023 | Gunite | Tyler Gaffalione | Steven Asmussen | Winchell Thoroughbreds | 1:21.53 |
| 2022 | Cody's Wish | Junior Alvarado | William I. Mott | Godolphin Racing | 1:20.95 |
| 2021 | Yaupon | Ricardo Santana Jr. | Steven M. Asmussen | William L. & Corinne Heiligbrodt | 1:21.74 |
| 2020 | Win Win Win | Javier Castellano | Michael J. Trombetta | Live Oak Racing (Charlotte Weber) | 1:21.71 |
