What are the Saranac Stakes?
The Saranac Stakes is an annual horse race for three-year-olds, held at Saratoga Race Course in Saratoga Springs, New York. It is a Grade III race typically run on the turf at a distance of 1 1/16 miles. The event is named after Saranac Lake in New York and has a long history dating back to 1901.
When are the Saranac Stakes in 2024?
The Saranac Stakes is scheduled to take place on August 30th, 2024. This event is highly anticipated in the horse racing community and is a key race for three-year-olds looking to make their mark on the turf.
Saranac Stakes Winners
The Saranac Stakes has seen many notable winners over its storied history. Legendary horses like Whirlaway (1941), who also won the Triple Crown, and Stage Door Johnny (1968), a Belmont Stakes winner, have claimed victory in this race. Other significant winners include Icecapade (1972), a prominent sprinter and sire, and Linda's Chief (1973), a multiple stakes winner. More recently, horses like Inspector Lynley (2016) and Raging Bull (2018) have added their names to the list of champions, showcasing the race's continued importance in the sport.
| Year | Winner | Jockey | Trainer | Owner | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| 2023 | Carl Spackler (IRE) | Tyler Gaffalione | Chad C. Brown | e Five Racing Thoroughbreds | 1:42.23 |
| 2022 | Annapolis | Irad Ortiz Jr. | Todd A. Pletcher | Bass Racing LLC | 1:42.57 |
| 2021 | Public Sector | Irad Ortiz Jr. | Chad C. Brown | Klaravich Stables | 1:41.78 |
| 2020 | Bye Bye Melvin | John R. Velazquez | H. Graham Motion | Alex G. Campbell Jr. | 1:39.92 |
