2026 Gotham S.

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The Gotham Stakes is a race for 3-year-olds on the Road to the Kentucky Derby. The race is held at Aqueduct Race Track in New York, and was contested at 1 1/16 miles through 2017. It will be held at one mile in 2018. The city's nickname of "Gotham City" lends its name to the stakes race.

The Gotham was first run in 1953 and has been won by top horses such as Native Dancer, Dr. Fager, Secretariat, Gone West, Private Terms, Easy Goer, Devil His Due and Lure. Trainer Shug McGaughey has three wins in the race and five jockeys are tied with three victories each.

The Gotham Stakes is a race for 3-year-olds on the Road to the Kentucky Derby. The race is held at Aqueduct Race Track in New York, and was contested at 1 1/16 miles through 2017. It will be held at one mile in 2018. The city's nickname of "Gotham City" lends its name to the stakes race.

The Gotham was first run in 1953 and has been won by top horses such as Native Dancer, Dr. Fager, Secretariat, Gone West, Private Terms, Easy Goer, Devil His Due and Lure. Trainer Shug McGaughey has three wins in the race and five jockeys are tied with three victories each.

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Fastest Time (since 1976): 1:32:40
Greatest Winning Margin (since 1976): 13 lengths

Date	Past Winner	Trainer	Jockey	Owner
02/28/2025	Flood Zone Trainer / Brad H. Cox Jockey / Reylu Gutierrez Owner / Wathnan Racing	Brad H. Cox	Reylu Gutierrez	Wathnan Racing
03/01/2024	Deterministic Trainer / Christophe Clement Jockey / Joel Rosario Owner / St. Elias Stable, Langone, Ken, Duncker, C. Steven and Vicarage Stable	Christophe Clement	Joel Rosario	St. Elias Stable, Langone, Ken, Duncker, C. Steven and Vicarage Stable
03/03/2023	Raise Cain Trainer / Ben Colebrook Jockey / Jose Lezcano Owner / Warren, Andrew N. and Warren, Rania	Ben Colebrook	Jose Lezcano	Warren, Andrew N. and Warren, Rania
03/04/2022	Morello Trainer / Steven M. Asmussen Jockey / Jose Lezcano Owner / Blue Lion Thoroughbreds, Taylor, Craig and Diamond T Racing	Steven M. Asmussen	Jose Lezcano	Blue Lion Thoroughbreds, Taylor, Craig and Diamond T Racing
03/05/2021	Weyburn Trainer / James A. Jerkens Jockey / Trevor McCarthy Owner / Chiefswood Stable	James A. Jerkens	Trevor McCarthy	Chiefswood Stable
03/06/2020	Mischevious Alex Trainer / John C. Servis Jockey / Kendrick Carmouche Owner / Cash is King LLC and L and C Racing LLC	John C. Servis	Kendrick Carmouche	Cash is King LLC and L and C Racing LLC
03/08/2019	Haikal Trainer / Kiaran P. McLaughlin Jockey / Rajiv Maragh Owner / Shadwell Stable	Kiaran P. McLaughlin	Rajiv Maragh	Shadwell Stable
03/09/2018	Enticed Trainer / Kiaran P. McLaughlin Jockey / Junior Alvarado Owner / Godolphin, LLC	Kiaran P. McLaughlin	Junior Alvarado	Godolphin, LLC
03/03/2017	J Boys Echo Trainer / Dale L. Romans Jockey / Robby Albarado Owner / Albaugh Family Stables LLC	Dale L. Romans	Robby Albarado	Albaugh Family Stables LLC
03/04/2016	Shagaf Trainer / Chad C. Brown Jockey / Irad Ortiz, Jr. Owner / Shadwell Stable	Chad C. Brown	Irad Ortiz, Jr.	Shadwell Stable
03/06/2015	El Kabeir Trainer / John P. Terranova, II Jockey / Charles C. Lopez Owner / Zayat Stables, LLC	John P. Terranova, II	Charles C. Lopez	Zayat Stables, LLC
02/28/2014	Samraat Trainer / Richard A. Violette, Jr. Jockey / Jose L. Ortiz Owner / My Meadowview Farm LLC	Richard A. Violette, Jr.	Jose L. Ortiz	My Meadowview Farm LLC
03/01/2013	Vyjack Trainer / Rudy R. Rodriguez Jockey / Joel Rosario Owner / Pick Six Racing (David Wilkenfeld)	Rudy R. Rodriguez	Joel Rosario	Pick Six Racing (David Wilkenfeld)
03/02/2012	Hansen Trainer / Michael J. Maker Jockey / Ramon A. Dominguez Owner / Hansen, Kendall E. and Diamond Harvey	Michael J. Maker	Ramon A. Dominguez	Hansen, Kendall E. and Diamond Harvey
03/04/2011	Stay Thirsty Trainer / Todd A. Pletcher Jockey / Ramon A. Dominguez Owner / Repole Stable	Todd A. Pletcher	Ramon A. Dominguez	Repole Stable
03/05/2010	Awesome Act Trainer / Jeremy Noseda Jockey / Julien R. Leparoux Owner / Roy, Mrs. Susan and Vinery Stables	Jeremy Noseda	Julien R. Leparoux	Roy, Mrs. Susan and Vinery Stables
03/06/2009	I Want Revenge Trainer / Jeff Mullins Jockey / Joseph Talamo Owner / David Joseph Lanzman	Jeff Mullins	Joseph Talamo	David Joseph Lanzman
03/07/2008	Visionaire Trainer / Michael R. Matz Jockey / Jose Lezcano Owner / Team Valor International and Vision Racing LLC	Michael R. Matz	Jose Lezcano	Team Valor International and Vision Racing LLC
03/09/2007	Cowtown Cat Trainer / Todd A. Pletcher Jockey / Ramon A. Dominguez Owner / WinStar Farm and Gulf Coast Farms	Todd A. Pletcher	Ramon A. Dominguez	WinStar Farm and Gulf Coast Farms
03/17/2006	Like Now Trainer / Kiaran P. McLaughlin Jockey / Fernando Jara Owner / John J. Dillon	Kiaran P. McLaughlin	Fernando Jara	John J. Dillon
03/18/2005	Survivalist Trainer / Claude R. McGaughey III Jockey / Richard Migliore Owner / Phipps Stable	Claude R. McGaughey III	Richard Migliore	Phipps Stable
03/19/2004	Saratoga County Trainer / George Weaver Jockey / Javier Castellano Owner / Evelyn M. Pollard	George Weaver	Javier Castellano	Evelyn M. Pollard
03/15/2003	Alysweep Trainer / Patrick L. Reynolds Jockey / Richard Migliore Owner / Doneson, Mark and Dubb, Michael	Patrick L. Reynolds	Richard Migliore	Doneson, Mark and Dubb, Michael
03/16/2002	Mayakovsky Trainer / Patrick L. Biancone Jockey / Edgar S. Prado Owner / Michael B. Tabor	Patrick L. Biancone	Edgar S. Prado	Michael B. Tabor
03/17/2001	Richly Blended Trainer / Benjamin W. Perkins, Jr. Jockey / Rick Wilson Owner / Raymond Dweck	Benjamin W. Perkins, Jr.	Rick Wilson	Raymond Dweck
03/18/2000	Red Bullet Trainer / Joseph F. Orseno Jockey / Alex O. Solis Owner / Stronach Stables	Joseph F. Orseno	Alex O. Solis	Stronach Stables
03/20/1999	Badge Trainer / Joseph Aquilino Jockey / Shaun Bridgmohan Owner / Southbelle Stable	Joseph Aquilino	Shaun Bridgmohan	Southbelle Stable
03/20/1998	Wasatch Trainer / Martin D. Wolfson Jockey / Jerry D. Bailey Owner / Frank Carl Calabrese	Martin D. Wolfson	Jerry D. Bailey	Frank Carl Calabrese
03/28/1997	Smokin Mel Trainer / John M. De Stefano, Jr. Jockey / John R. Velazquez Owner / Sidney L. Port	John M. De Stefano, Jr.	John R. Velazquez	Sidney L. Port
03/29/1996	Romano Gucci Trainer / Richard E. Dutrow, Sr. Jockey / Julie A. Krone Owner / Herbert W. Kushner	Richard E. Dutrow, Sr.	Julie A. Krone	Herbert W. Kushner
03/24/1995	Talkin Man Trainer / Roger L. Attfield Jockey / Mike E. Smith Owner / Kinghaven Farms	Roger L. Attfield	Mike E. Smith	Kinghaven Farms
03/25/1994	Irgun Trainer / Steven W. Young Jockey / Jerry D. Bailey Owner / Marianne Chase	Steven W. Young	Jerry D. Bailey	Marianne Chase
04/02/1993	As Indicated Trainer / Richard E. Schosberg Jockey / Caesar V. Bisono Owner / Heatherwood Farm	Richard E. Schosberg	Caesar V. Bisono	Heatherwood Farm
04/03/1992	Devil His Due Trainer / H. Allen Jerkens Jockey / Herb McCauley Owner / Lion Crest Stable	H. Allen Jerkens	Herb McCauley	Lion Crest Stable
04/03/1992	Lure Trainer / Claude R. McGaughey III Jockey / Mike E. Smith Owner / Claiborne Farm	Claude R. McGaughey III	Mike E. Smith	Claiborne Farm
04/05/1991	Kyle's Our Man Trainer / John M. Veitch Jockey / Angel Cordero, Jr. Owner / unknown owner	John M. Veitch	Angel Cordero, Jr.	unknown owner
04/06/1990	Thirty Six Red Trainer / Nicholas P. Zito Jockey / Mike E. Smith Owner / Brophy B Giles	Nicholas P. Zito	Mike E. Smith	Brophy B Giles
04/07/1989	Easy Goer Trainer / Claude R. McGaughey III Jockey / Pat Day Owner / Phipps O	Claude R. McGaughey III	Pat Day	Phipps O
04/08/1988	Private Terms Trainer / Charles H. Hadry Jockey / Chris W. Antley Owner / Locust Hill Farm	Charles H. Hadry	Chris W. Antley	Locust Hill Farm
04/03/1987	Gone West Trainer / Woodford C. Stephens Jockey / Robbie G. Davis Owner / Hickory Tree Stable	Woodford C. Stephens	Robbie G. Davis	Hickory Tree Stable
04/04/1986	Mogambo Trainer / LeRoy S. Jolley Jockey / Jacinto Vasquez Owner / Brant P M	LeRoy S. Jolley	Jacinto Vasquez	Brant P M
04/05/1985	Eternal Prince Trainer / John J. Lenzini, Jr. Jockey / Richard Migliore Owner / Hurst B J	John J. Lenzini, Jr.	Richard Migliore	Hurst B J
04/06/1984	Bear Hunt Trainer / Roger Laurin Jockey / Donald MacBeth Owner / Taylor's Purchase Farm	Roger Laurin	Donald MacBeth	Taylor's Purchase Farm
04/01/1983	Chas Conerly Trainer / Mervin Marks Jockey / Jeff Fell Owner / Lavezzo D H Jr	Mervin Marks	Jeff Fell	Lavezzo D H Jr
04/01/1983	Assault Landing Trainer / Charles H. Hadry Jockey / Vincent Bracciale, Jr. Owner / Locust Hill Farm	Charles H. Hadry	Vincent Bracciale, Jr.	Locust Hill Farm
04/02/1982	Air Forbes Won Trainer / Frank LaBoccetta Jockey / M. Venezia Owner / Anchel E	Frank LaBoccetta	M. Venezia	Anchel E
04/04/1981	Proud Appeal Trainer / Stanley M. Hough Jockey / Jeff Fell Owner / Winfield M H	Stanley M. Hough	Jeff Fell	Winfield M H
04/04/1980	Colonel Moran Trainer / Thomas J. Kelly Jockey / Jorge Velasquez Owner / Martin T B	Thomas J. Kelly	Jorge Velasquez	Martin T B
04/06/1979	General Assembly Trainer / LeRoy S. Jolley Jockey / Jacinto Vasquez Owner / Firestone B R	LeRoy S. Jolley	Jacinto Vasquez	Firestone B R
04/07/1978	Slap Jack Trainer / Louis M. Goldfine Jockey / Jorge Velasquez Owner / Frankel J	Louis M. Goldfine	Jorge Velasquez	Frankel J
04/08/1977	Cormorant Trainer / James P. Simpson Jockey / Danny Wright Owner / Berry C T Jr	James P. Simpson	Danny Wright	Berry C T Jr
04/02/1976	Zen Trainer / David A. Whiteley Jockey / Jacinto Vasquez Owner / Pen-Y-Bryn Farm	David A. Whiteley	Jacinto Vasquez	Pen-Y-Bryn Farm