The 2026 Winter Memories Stakes takes place Sunday, September 27 at Belmont Park in Elmont, New York. The Grade III race is contested at 1 mile on turf for 3-year-old fillies and carries a $200,000 purse.
| Date | Sunday, September 27, 2026 |
| Track | Belmont Park |
| Race | TBA |
| Distance | 1 mile |
| Surface | Turf |
| Grade | Grade III |
| Purse | $200,000 |
| Age | 3-year-old fillies |
| Post Time | TBA |
Entry Update: Final entries for the 2026 Winter Memories Stakes have not yet been confirmed. The official nominees will be listed below once verified, and this page will be updated with confirmed entries, post positions, jockeys, and official odds when the Belmont Park field is finalized.
| # | Horse | Jockey | Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Final entries for the 2026 Winter Memories Stakes have not yet been confirmed. | ||||
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The Winter Memories Stakes gives 3-year-old fillies an important late-season opportunity over a mile on turf at Belmont Park. The Grade III race brings together developing turf specialists and fillies already proven in stakes company.
The one-mile distance places a premium on tactical speed and finishing ability, making the Winter Memories a useful test for fillies moving deeper into the fall turf season.
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The Winter Memories Stakes was inaugurated in 2016 and is named for Winter Memories, the multiple Grade I-winning turf mare campaigned by Phillips Racing Partnership and trainer Jimmy Toner.
Winter Memories won several major turf races during her career, including the Garden City and Diana, and became one of the most popular turf fillies of her generation. NYRA later honored her with this race for 3-year-old fillies.
Recent Winter Memories winners include Ready for Candy, Les Reys, Sacred Wish, Salimah and Plum Ali. The race was upgraded to Grade III status beginning in 2025.
Ready for Candy won the 2025 Winter Memories Stakes under jockey Ricardo Santana Jr. for trainer Philip Antonacci, completing the mile in 1:35.29.
| Year | Winner | Jockey | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Ready for Candy | Ricardo Santana Jr. | 1:35.29 |
| 2024 | Les Reys | Joel Rosario | 1:35.95 |
| 2023 | Sacred Wish | John R. Velazquez | 1:35.46 |
| 2022 | Salimah | Jose L. Ortiz | 1:44.69 |
| 2021 | Plum Ali | Manuel Franco | 1:45.11 |
The 2026 Winter Memories Stakes is scheduled for Sunday, September 27 at Belmont Park in Elmont, New York.
The Winter Memories Stakes is contested at 1 mile on turf.
The 2026 Winter Memories Stakes carries a $200,000 purse.
The Winter Memories Stakes is restricted to 3-year-old fillies.
Final entries for the 2026 Winter Memories Stakes have not yet been confirmed. The field, post positions, jockeys and official odds will be updated once Belmont Park publishes the final race card.
The favorite for the 2026 Winter Memories Stakes can be identified in the latest odds table above.
The latest 2026 Winter Memories Stakes odds are listed in the odds table above and will be updated as race-day prices change.
The Winter Memories Stakes is a Grade III turf race for 3-year-old fillies held at Belmont Park. The 2026 edition is contested at 1 mile for a $200,000 purse.
The Winter Memories Stakes is held at Belmont Park in Elmont, New York.
No. The Winter Memories Stakes is not a Breeders' Cup Win and You're In race, though it is an important late-season turf test for 3-year-old fillies.
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Ready for Candy won the 2025 Winter Memories Stakes under jockey Ricardo Santana Jr. for trainer Philip Antonacci in 1:35.29.
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