What are the Schuylerville Stakes?
The Schuylerville Stakes is a prestigious Grade III horse race for two-year-old fillies held annually at Saratoga Race Course in Saratoga Springs, New York. The event covers a distance of six furlongs on dirt and is one of the highlights of the Saratoga summer meet.
When is the Schuylerville Stakes in 2024?
The Schuylerville Stakes is scheduled to take place on July 11th, 2024. This event marks the opening day of the Saratoga meet and attracts a competitive field of young fillies, making it an exciting race for both spectators and participants in online horse betting.
Schuylerville Winners
Notable winners of the Schuylerville Stakes include fillies who have gone on to achieve great success in their racing careers. Examples include champions like Adirondack (1965), Meadow Star (1990), and Flanders (1994), who later won other major stakes races.
| Year | Winner | Jockey | Trainer | Owner | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| 2023 | Becky's Joker | Javier Castellano | Gary C. Contessa | Lee Pokoik | 1:12.52 |
| 2022 | Just Cindy | Irad Ortiz Jr. | Eddie Kenneally | Clarkland Farm | 1:11.95 |
| 2021 | Pretty Birdie | Luis Saez | Norm Casse | Marylou Whitney Stables | 1:12.32 |
| 2020 | Dayoutoftheoffice | Junior Alvarado | Timothy E. Hamm | Siena Farms LLC | 1:10.43 |
The Schuylerville Stakes is significant as it marks the beginning of the highly anticipated Saratoga meet. Being the first stakes race of the season, it sets the tone for the high-quality racing that follows, attracting attention from both the racing community and spectator
The Saratoga summer meet features numerous prestigious races, including the Travers Stakes, Whitney Stakes, and Alabama Stakes. These events, along with the Schuylerville Stakes, contribute to Saratoga's reputation as a premier destination for horse racing enthusiasts.
