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May 2, 2020
Sheepshead Bay Stakes
Belmont Park ~ 2150 Hempstead Turnpike, Elmont, NY 11003
$200,000
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CANCELED
- Purse: $200,000
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First run in 1959, the Sheepshead Bay Stakes is run at Belmont Park for fillies and mares 4 years old and older. Run at various distances in its early history, the Sheepshead Bay has been run exclusively at 1 3/8 miles (11 furlongs) since 1980. Five horses have won the race twice with Mike Smith leading all jockeys with five wins and three trainers winning the race four times. Horses who have won the race include Cicada, The Very One, Sabin, Soaring Softly, Moscow Burning and Honey Ryder.
First run in 1959, the Sheepshead Bay Stakes is run at Belmont Park for fillies and mares 4 years old and older. Run at various distances in its early history, the Sheepshead Bay has been run exclusively at 1 3/8 miles (11 furlongs) since 1980. Five horses have won the race twice with Mike Smith leading all jockeys with five wins and three trainers winning the race four times. Horses who have won the race include Cicada, The Very One, Sabin, Soaring Softly, Moscow Burning and Honey Ryder.
Fastest Time (since 1976): 1:49:00
Greatest Winning Margin (since 1976): 14 1/4 lengths
| Date | Past Winner | Trainer | Jockey | Owner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/30/2026 | No Show Sammy Jo (GB) | H. Graham Motion | Jorge Ruiz | Newstead Stables LLC |
| 05/01/2025 | Bellezza (IRE) | Christophe Clement | Jaime Rodriguez | Moyglare Stud Farm, Ltd. |
| 05/02/2024 | Royalty Interest (FR) | Chad C. Brown | Eric Cancel | Klaravich Stables, Inc. |
| 05/04/2023 | Higher Truth (IRE) | Chad C. Brown | Manuel Franco | Ryan, Michael J., Drown, Jeff and Team Hanley |
| 05/06/2022 | Virginia Joy (GER) | Chad C. Brown | Trevor McCarthy | Peter M. Brant |
| 04/30/2021 | Magic Attitude (GB) | Arnaud Delacour | Trevor McCarthy | Lael Stables |
| 05/03/2019 | Santa Monica (GB) | Chad C. Brown | Joe Bravo | R Unicorn Stable |
| 05/04/2018 | Holy Helena | James A. Jerkens | Manuel Franco | Stronach Stables |
| 05/05/2017 | Sea Calisi (FR) | Chad C. Brown | Irad Ortiz, Jr. | Martin S. Schwartz |
| 05/06/2016 | Sea Calisi (FR) | Chad C. Brown | Jose L. Ortiz | Martin S. Schwartz |
| 05/01/2015 | Rosalind | Chad C. Brown | Joe Bravo | Bethlehem Stables LLC, Dubb, Michael and Highclere America |
| 05/23/2014 | Riposte (GB) | William I. Mott | Joel Rosario | Juddmonte |
| 05/24/2013 | Tannery (IRE) | Alan E. Goldberg | Luis Saez | Richard Santulli |
| 05/25/2012 | Aruna | H. Graham Motion | Ramon A. Dominguez | Flaxman Holdings, Ltd. |
| 05/27/2011 | Hibaayeb (GB) | Saeed bin Suroor | John R. Velazquez | Godolphin, LLC |
| 05/21/2010 | Treat Gently (GB) | William I. Mott | Kent J. Desormeaux | Juddmonte |
| 05/22/2009 | Criticism (GB) | Thomas Albertrani | Javier Castellano | Darley Stable |
| 05/23/2008 | Mauralakana (FR) | Christophe Clement | Kent J. Desormeaux | Robert Scarborough |
| 05/25/2007 | Honey Ryder | Todd A. Pletcher | Garrett K. Gomez | Glencrest Farm LLC |
| 05/26/2006 | Honey Ryder | Todd A. Pletcher | Garrett K. Gomez | Glencrest Farm LLC |
| 05/21/2005 | Sauvage (FR) | Thomas Albertrani | Javier Castellano | William Diamant |
| 05/28/2004 | Moscow Burning | James M. Cassidy | Mike E. Smith | Mariani, Jeff, Nentwig, Michael and Van Kempen, Dallas |
| 05/30/2003 | Mariensky | Christophe Clement | John R. Velazquez | Waterville Lake Stable |
| 05/31/2002 | Tweedside | Todd A. Pletcher | John R. Velazquez | Melnyk, Eugene and Laura |
| 06/01/2001 | Critical Eye | Scott M. Schwartz | Michael J. Luzzi | Schwartz, Herbert T. and Carol A. |
| 06/02/2000 | Lisieux Rose (IRE) | Christophe Clement | Jose A. Santos | Moyglare Stud Farm, Ltd. |
| 05/30/1999 | Soaring Softly | James J. Toner | Mike E. Smith | Phillips, Joan G. and John W. |
| 05/29/1998 | Maxzene | Thomas J. Skiffington | Jose A. Santos | Fusao Sekiguchi |
| 05/31/1997 | Maxzene | Thomas J. Skiffington | Mike E. Smith | Ken-Mort Stable |
| 06/01/1996 | Chelsey Flower | Nicholas P. Zito | Robbie G. Davis | Farfellow Farm, Ltd. |
| 06/03/1995 | Duda | William I. Mott | Jerry D. Bailey | Madeleine Paulson |
| 06/04/1994 | Market Booster | D. Wayne Lukas | Jose A. Santos | Moyglare Stud |
| 07/16/1993 | Trampoli | Christophe Clement | Mike E. Smith | Paul De Moussac |
| 07/24/1992 | Ratings | Jonathan E. Sheppard | Jean Cruguet | Augustin Stables |
| 07/13/1991 | Crockadore | William I. Mott | Mike E. Smith | Timothy Mahony |
| 06/30/1990 | Destiny Dance | Flint S. Schulhofer | Jose A. Santos | Maktoum Sheikh Mohammed Rashid Al |
| 07/01/1989 | Love You by Heart | John M. Veitch | Jean Cruguet | Darby Dan Farm |
| 06/24/1988 | Nastique | Stephen A. DiMauro | Robbie G. Davis | Chaus B |
| 06/26/1987 | Steal a Kiss | John M. Veitch | Eddie Maple | Galbreath D M |
| 06/27/1986 | Possible Mate | Philip G. Johnson | Jean-Luc Samyn | Evans Edward P |
| 06/28/1985 | Persian Tiara (IRE) | Adrian J. Maxwell | Jorge Velasquez | Donahue Mrs T P |
| 07/14/1984 | Sabin | Woodford C. Stephens | Eddie Maple | De Kwiatkowski H |
| 07/15/1983 | Sabin | Woodford C. Stephens | Eddie Maple | De Kwiatkowski H |
| 07/23/1982 | Castle Royale | John P. Campo | Jimmy J. Miranda | Feiner I |
| 07/23/1982 | Dana Calqui (ARG) | Stephen A. DiMauro | Angel Cordero, Jr. | Dogwood Stable |
| 07/24/1981 | Love Sign | Sidney J. Watters, Jr. | Ruben Hernandez | Clark S C Jr |
| 07/25/1980 | The Very One | Stephen A. DiMauro | C. Cooke | Polinger Helen |
| 07/27/1979 | Terpsichorist | Woodford C. Stephens | Eddie Maple | Hickory Tree Stable |
| 07/14/1978 | Late Bloomer | John M. Gaver, Jr. | Jorge Velasquez | Greentree Stable |
| 07/15/1977 | Glowing Tribute | MacKenzie L. Miller | Jorge Velasquez | Rokeby Stables |
| 07/16/1976 | Fleet Victress | MacKenzie L. Miller | Pat Day | Kercheval R |
| 07/16/1976 | Glowing Tribute | J. Elliott Burch | Pat Day | Rokeby Stable |
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