What is the Pilgrim Stakes?
The Pilgrim Stakes is a Grade 2 horse race held annually at Belmont Park in Elmont, New York. The race is open to two-years-old and is run on turf over a distance of 1 1/16 miles. The Pilgrim Stakes winner gets a spot for the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf.
When is the Pilgrim Stakes in 2025?
The Pilgrim Stakes is scheduled to take place on October 4th. This race is part of a broader day of racing that attracts significant attention from horse racing enthusiasts and bettors alike.
Pilgrim Stakes Winners
Notable winners of the Pilgrim Stakes include Structor (2019), Fire At Will (2020), and Annapolis (2021). These horses have gone on to perform well in other major races, enhancing the prestige of the Pilgrim Stakes.
| Year | Winner | Jockey | Trainer | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Bottas | Manuel Franco | Miguel Clement | 1:42.63 |
| 2024 | Zulu Kingdom (IRE) | Joel Rosario | Chad C. Brown | 1:48.67 |
| 2023 | Agate Road | Irad Ortiz Jr. | Todd A. Pletcher | 1:42.83 |
| 2022 | Major Dude | Irad Ortiz Jr. | Todd A. Pletcher | 1:46.60 |
| 2021 | Annapolis | Irad Ortiz Jr. | Todd A. Pletcher | 1:41.04 |
| 2020 | Fire At Will | Kendrick Carmouche | Michael J. Maker | 1:43.46 |
The Pilgrim Stakes is significant in online horse betting because it is a Breeders' Cup Challenge Series race. This means the winner of the Pilgrim Stakes earns an automatic berth in the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf, a highly anticipated race at the Breeders' Cup World Championships. As a result, the stakes are high, and the race attracts significant betting interest from fans and bettors alike, especially those following the progress of promising two-year-olds on the turf.
