The 2026 Vosburgh Stakes takes place Thursday, October 1 at Belmont Park in Elmont, New York. Originally scheduled for September 26, the race was rescheduled after Belmont Park canceled weekend racing because of severe weather. 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 | Thursday, October 1, 2026 |
| Track | Belmont Park |
| Race | 6 |
| 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 | 4:48 PM ET |
| # | Horse | Jockey | Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | T Kraft (KY) | Junior Alvarado | William I. Mott | 6/1 |
| 2 | Contrary Thinking (KY) | Dylan Davis | Amelia J. Green | 6/1 |
| 3 | Doc Sullivan (NY) | Ricardo Santana, Jr. | Amelia J. Green | 8/1 |
| 4 | Buttah (NY) | Javier Castellano | Ilkay Kantarmaci | 8/1 |
| 5 | Moonlight (KY) | Jose L. Ortiz | Peter Miller | 6/1 |
| 6 | Bring the Smoke (KY) | Edgard J. Zayas | D. Whitworth Beckman | 15/1 |
| 7 | El Grande O (NY) | Antonio Fresu | Ilkay Kantarmaci | 15/1 |
| 8 | Senior Officer (MD) | Flavien Prat | Brad H. Cox | 2/1 |
| 9 | Crazy Mason (KY) | Manuel Franco | Gregory D. Sacco | 5/1 |
Last Updated on 09/30/2026
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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 Thursday, October 1 at Belmont Park in Elmont, New York. The race was originally scheduled for September 26 but was rescheduled after weekend racing was canceled because of severe weather.
The Vosburgh Stakes is Race 6 with a scheduled post time of 4:48 PM ET.
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.
The Vosburgh Stakes was originally scheduled for September 26, but Belmont Park canceled weekend racing because of severe weather. The race was rescheduled to Thursday, October 1.
Senior Officer is the 2/1 morning-line favorite for the 2026 Vosburgh Stakes. The latest odds are listed in the 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 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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