Named in honor of Hall of Fame filly Ruffian, the Ruffian Handicap is run at Belmont Park for fillies and mares four years and older going a mile (8 furlongs) on the dirt. Hall of Fame mare Lady’s Secret is the only mare to win the race twice (1985, 1986) with jockey John Velazquez winning the most races of any jockeys with six. Shug McGaughey and Bobby Frankel both lead the charge for the trainers with three wins each. The race has been run at a variety of distances in its history and was only switched to a mile in 2013 when it was moved from the fall to the summer.
Named in honor of Hall of Fame filly Ruffian, the Ruffian Handicap is run at Belmont Park for fillies and mares four years and older going a mile (8 furlongs) on the dirt. Hall of Fame mare Lady’s Secret is the only mare to win the race twice (1985, 1986) with jockey John Velazquez winning the most races of any jockeys with six. Shug McGaughey and Bobby Frankel both lead the charge for the trainers with three wins each. The race has been run at a variety of distances in its history and was only switched to a mile in 2013 when it was moved from the fall to the summer. Equine winners of the race include Genuine Risk (1980), Relaxing (1980), Bayakoa (1989), Queenea (1991), Sky Beauty (1994), Inside Information (1996), Sightseek (2004) and Ginger Punch (2007).
Fastest Time (since 1976): 1:34:05
Greatest Winning Margin (since 1976): 14 lengths
| Date | Past Winner | Trainer | Jockey | Owner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/03/2024 | Soul of an Angel | Saffie A. Joseph, Jr. | Trevor McCarthy | C Two Racing Stable and Agave Racing Stable |
| 05/05/2023 | Pass the Champagne | George Weaver | Feargal Lynch | R. A. Hill Stable, Black Type Thoroughbreds, Rock Ridge Racing LLC, BlackRidge Stables LLC and Brown, James |
| 05/07/2022 | Search Results | Chad C. Brown | Irad Ortiz, Jr. | Klaravich Stables, Inc. |
| 05/01/2021 | Vault | Brad H. Cox | Joel Rosario | Kueber Racing, LLC, Barlar LLC, Madaket Stables LLC and Little Red Feather Racing |
| 07/10/2020 | Monomoy Girl | Brad H. Cox | Florent Geroux | Dubb, M., Monomoy Stables, The Elkstone Group, et al |
| 05/04/2019 | Come Dancing | Carlos F. Martin | Manuel Franco | Blue Devil Racing Stable (Holliday) |
| 05/05/2018 | Pacific Wind | Chad C. Brown | Irad Ortiz, Jr. | Alesia, Sharon, Ciaglia Racing LLC, Brant, Peter M. and Savides, Dominic |
| 05/12/2017 | Highway Star | Rodrigo A. Ubillo | Angel S. Arroyo | Broman, Sr., Chester and Mary |
| 05/13/2016 | Cavorting | Kiaran P. McLaughlin | Javier Castellano | Stonestreet Stables LLC |
| 05/08/2015 | Wedding Toast | Kiaran P. McLaughlin | Jose Lezcano | Godolphin, LLC |
| 05/10/2014 | Fiftyshadesofhay | Bob Baffert | John R. Velazquez | Watson, Karl, Pegram, Michael E. and Weitman, Paul |
| 04/05/2013 | Withgreatpleasure | David Nunn | John R. Velazquez | David Blethen |
| 07/30/2011 | Ask the Moon | Martin D. Wolfson | Javier Castellano | Farnsworth Stables LLC |
| 07/31/2010 | Malibu Prayer | Todd A. Pletcher | John R. Velazquez | Edward P. Evans |
| 09/11/2009 | Swift Temper | Dale L. Romans | Alan Garcia | Mark H. Stanley |
| 09/05/2008 | Tough Tiz's Sis | Bob Baffert | Edgar S. Prado | Watson, Karl and Weitman Performance LLC |
| 09/07/2007 | Ginger Punch | Robert J. Frankel | Rafael Bejarano | Stronach Stables |
| 09/09/2006 | Pool Land | Todd A. Pletcher | John R. Velazquez | Melnyk Racing Stables, Inc. |
| 09/10/2005 | Stellar Jayne | Saeed bin Suroor | Jerry D. Bailey | Godolphin, LLC |
| 09/18/2004 | Sightseek | Robert J. Frankel | John R. Velazquez | Juddmonte |
| 09/12/2003 | Wild Spirit (CHI) | Robert J. Frankel | Jerry D. Bailey | Sumaya U.S. Stable |
| 09/13/2002 | Mandy's Gold | Michael E. Gorham | Jose A. Santos | Steeplechase Farm |
| 09/15/2000 | Riboletta (BRZ) | Eduardo Inda | Chris J. McCarron | Jones, Aaron U. and Marie D. |
| 09/17/1999 | Catinca | John C. Kimmel | Jerry D. Bailey | Robert K. Waxman |
| 09/18/1998 | Sharp Cat | Wallace A. Dollase | Corey S. Nakatani | The Thoroughbred Corporation |
| 09/19/1997 | Tomisue's Delight | Neil J. Howard | Jerry D. Bailey | Stephen C. Hilbert |
| 09/13/1996 | Yanks Music | Leo O'Brien | John R. Velazquez | Michael Fennessy |
| 09/15/1995 | Inside Information | Claude R. McGaughey III | Mike E. Smith | Ogden Mills Phipps |
| 09/16/1994 | Sky Beauty | H. Allen Jerkens | Mike E. Smith | Georgia E. Hofmann |
| 09/18/1993 | Shared Interest | Flint S. Schulhofer | Robbie G. Davis | Robert S. Evans |
| 09/19/1992 | Versailles Treaty | Claude R. McGaughey III | Mike E. Smith | Cynthia Phipps |
| 09/20/1991 | Queena | Claude R. McGaughey III | Angel Cordero, Jr. | Emory A. Hamilton |
| 09/21/1990 | Quick Mischief | Charles J. Carlesimo, Jr. | Raul I. Rojas | Mordas Gregory |
| 09/23/1989 | Bayakoa (ARG) | Ronald L. McAnally | Laffit A. Pincay, Jr. | Whitham F E |
| 09/24/1988 | Sham Say | William B. Cox | Jacinto Vasquez | Evergreen Farms |
| 09/26/1987 | Coup de Fusil | Jan H. Nerud | Angel Cordero, Jr. | Tartan Stable |
| 09/20/1986 | Lady's Secret | D. Wayne Lukas | Pat Day | Klein E V |
| 09/21/1985 | Lady's Secret | D. Wayne Lukas | Jorge Velasquez | Klein E V |
| 09/29/1984 | Heatherten | William I. Mott | Randy P. Romero | Franks John |
| 09/24/1983 | Heartlight No. One | Pedro Marti | Laffit A. Pincay, Jr. | Bacharach B |
| 09/25/1982 | Christmas Past | Angel A. Penna, Jr. | Jacinto Vasquez | Phipps Cynthia |
| 09/26/1981 | Relaxing | Angel Penna, Sr. | Angel Cordero, Jr. | Phipps O |
| 09/26/1980 | Genuine Risk | LeRoy S. Jolley | Jacinto Vasquez | Firestone Mrs B R |
| 09/28/1979 | It's in the Air | Lazaro S. Barrera | Laffit A. Pincay, Jr. | Harbor View Farm |
| 09/22/1978 | Late Bloomer | John M. Gaver, Jr. | Jorge Velasquez | Greentree Stable |
| 09/23/1977 | Cum Laude Laurie | Thomas L. Rondinello | Angel Cordero, Jr. | Galbreath D M |
| 10/08/1976 | Revidere | David A. Whiteley | Jacinto Vasquez | Perry W H |
