2026 Bold Ruler S.

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Named after Hall of Famer Bold Ruler, the Bold Ruler Stakes is a seven furlong dirt race held at Belmont Park. Since 2000, Todd Pletcher has won the race a trainer high three times with the last win coming in 2011.

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Fastest Time (since 1976): 1:07:54
Greatest Winning Margin (since 1976): 9 3/4 lengths

Date	Past Winner	Trainer	Jockey	Owner
10/31/2026	Paradise Valley Trainer / Ilkay Kantarmaci Jockey / Samuel Marin Owner / Kantarmaci, Ilkay, Zilla Racing Stables, Forst, Steven, America's Pastime Stables, Five Horsemen Stables and Rounds Racing	Ilkay Kantarmaci	Samuel Marin	Kantarmaci, Ilkay, Zilla Racing Stables, Forst, Steven, America's Pastime Stables, Five Horsemen Stables and Rounds Racing
11/01/2025	Damon's Mound Trainer / William I. Mott Jockey / Junior Alvarado Owner / Love, Cliff and Love, Michele	William I. Mott	Junior Alvarado	Love, Cliff and Love, Michele
10/25/2024	Runninsonofagun Trainer / John T. Toscano, Jr. Jockey / Joel Rosario Owner / Karen A. Zimmerman	John T. Toscano, Jr.	Joel Rosario	Karen A. Zimmerman
10/26/2023	Durante Trainer / David Jacobson Jockey / Manuel Franco Owner / JKX Racing and Jacobson, David	David Jacobson	Manuel Franco	JKX Racing and Jacobson, David
10/28/2022	Runninsonofagun Trainer / John T. Toscano, Jr. Jockey / Kendrick Carmouche Owner / The Estate of Scott Zimmerman	John T. Toscano, Jr.	Kendrick Carmouche	The Estate of Scott Zimmerman
10/30/2021	Wondrwherecraigis Trainer / Brittany T. Russell Jockey / Luis Saez Owner / Dubb, Michael, The Elkstone Group, LLC (Stuart Grant), Madaket Stables LLC and Caruso, Michael J.	Brittany T. Russell	Luis Saez	Dubb, Michael, The Elkstone Group, LLC (Stuart Grant), Madaket Stables LLC and Caruso, Michael J.
10/30/2020	Majestic Dunhill Trainer / George Weaver Jockey / Joel Rosario Owner / R. A. Hill Stable	George Weaver	Joel Rosario	R. A. Hill Stable
10/25/2019	Maximum Security Trainer / Jason Servis Jockey / Luis Saez Owner / Gary and Mary West	Jason Servis	Luis Saez	Gary and Mary West
11/01/2018	No Dozing Trainer / Arnaud Delacour Jockey / Daniel Centeno Owner / Lael Stables	Arnaud Delacour	Daniel Centeno	Lael Stables
10/27/2017	Tom's Ready Trainer / Dallas Stewart Jockey / Joel Rosario Owner / G M B Racing	Dallas Stewart	Joel Rosario	G M B Racing
10/28/2016	Stallwalkin' Dude Trainer / David Jacobson Jockey / Irad Ortiz, Jr. Owner / Head of Plains Partners LLC and Jacobson, David	David Jacobson	Irad Ortiz, Jr.	Head of Plains Partners LLC and Jacobson, David
10/30/2015	Matrooh Trainer / Chad C. Brown Jockey / Abel Castellano, Jr. Owner / Shadwell Stable	Chad C. Brown	Abel Castellano, Jr.	Shadwell Stable
10/24/2014	Salutos Amigos Trainer / David Jacobson Jockey / Cornelio H. Velasquez Owner / Jacobson, David and Southern Equine Stable LLC	David Jacobson	Cornelio H. Velasquez	Jacobson, David and Southern Equine Stable LLC
10/25/2013	Clearly Now Trainer / Brian A. Lynch Jockey / Jose Lezcano Owner / Up Hill Stable	Brian A. Lynch	Jose Lezcano	Up Hill Stable
10/26/2012	Buffum Trainer / Thomas Albertrani Jockey / Eddie Castro Owner / Godolphin, LLC	Thomas Albertrani	Eddie Castro	Godolphin, LLC
11/05/2011	Calibrachoa Trainer / Todd A. Pletcher Jockey / Jose Lezcano Owner / Repole Stable	Todd A. Pletcher	Jose Lezcano	Repole Stable
10/29/2010	Bribon (FR) Trainer / Todd A. Pletcher Jockey / John R. Velazquez Owner / Derrick Smith	Todd A. Pletcher	John R. Velazquez	Derrick Smith
10/30/2009	Le Grand Cru Trainer / H. Allen Jerkens Jockey / Jose Lezcano Owner / Judson L. Streicher	H. Allen Jerkens	Jose Lezcano	Judson L. Streicher
05/09/2008	Lucky Island (ARG) Trainer / Kiaran P. McLaughlin Jockey / Alan Garcia Owner / Shadwell Stable	Kiaran P. McLaughlin	Alan Garcia	Shadwell Stable
05/11/2007	Songster Trainer / Saeed bin Suroor Jockey / Edgar S. Prado Owner / Godolphin, LLC	Saeed bin Suroor	Edgar S. Prado	Godolphin, LLC
05/12/2006	Tiger Trainer / James A. Jerkens Jockey / Eibar Coa Owner / Moore, Susan and John	James A. Jerkens	Eibar Coa	Moore, Susan and John
05/06/2005	Uncle Camie Trainer / Michael E. Hushion Jockey / Richard Migliore Owner / Telesca, Carmine and Guerrera, John and Marilyn	Michael E. Hushion	Richard Migliore	Telesca, Carmine and Guerrera, John and Marilyn
05/07/2004	Canadian Frontier Trainer / Stanley M. Hough Jockey / Javier Castellano Owner / E. Paul Robsham Stables LLC	Stanley M. Hough	Javier Castellano	E. Paul Robsham Stables LLC
05/09/2003	Shake You Down Trainer / Scott A. Lake Jockey / Michael J. Luzzi Owner / Robert L. Cole, Jr.	Scott A. Lake	Michael J. Luzzi	Robert L. Cole, Jr.
05/10/2002	Left Bank Trainer / Todd A. Pletcher Jockey / John R. Velazquez Owner / Michael B. Tabor	Todd A. Pletcher	John R. Velazquez	Michael B. Tabor
04/13/2001	Say Florida Sandy Trainer / Juan Serey Jockey / Joe Bravo Owner / John Rotella	Juan Serey	Joe Bravo	John Rotella
04/14/2000	Brutally Frank Trainer / Mitchell E. Friedman Jockey / Shaun Bridgmohan Owner / Sunny Meadow Farm	Mitchell E. Friedman	Shaun Bridgmohan	Sunny Meadow Farm
04/09/1999	Kelly Kip Trainer / H. Allen Jerkens Jockey / Jean-Luc Samyn Owner / Hobeau Farm	H. Allen Jerkens	Jean-Luc Samyn	Hobeau Farm
04/10/1998	Kelly Kip Trainer / H. Allen Jerkens Jockey / Jean-Luc Samyn Owner / Hobeau Farm	H. Allen Jerkens	Jean-Luc Samyn	Hobeau Farm
04/11/1997	Punch Line Trainer / William H. Turner, Jr. Jockey / Robbie G. Davis Owner / Althea D. Richards	William H. Turner, Jr.	Robbie G. Davis	Althea D. Richards
04/13/1996	Lite the Fuse Trainer / Richard E. Dutrow, Sr. Jockey / Julie A. Krone Owner / Richard E. Dutrow, Sr.	Richard E. Dutrow, Sr.	Julie A. Krone	Richard E. Dutrow, Sr.
04/16/1995	Rizzi Trainer / H. Allen Jerkens Jockey / Dale V. Beckner Owner / Hobeau Farm	H. Allen Jerkens	Dale V. Beckner	Hobeau Farm
04/09/1994	Chief Desire Trainer / Michael E. Hushion Jockey / John R. Velazquez Owner / Charles G. Hagedorn	Michael E. Hushion	John R. Velazquez	Charles G. Hagedorn
04/08/1993	Slerp Trainer / Robert B. Hess, Jr. Jockey / Jose A. Santos Owner / Allan L. Richie	Robert B. Hess, Jr.	Jose A. Santos	Allan L. Richie
04/10/1992	Jolies Appeal Trainer / Gasper S. Moschera Jockey / Herb McCauley Owner / John Thor	Gasper S. Moschera	Herb McCauley	John Thor
04/12/1991	Rousing Past Trainer / Carlos F. Martin Jockey / Nick Santagata Owner / Tri Noble Stable	Carlos F. Martin	Nick Santagata	Tri Noble Stable
04/13/1990	Mr. Nickerson Trainer / Mark J. Reid Jockey / Chris W. Antley Owner / Nixon Robert H A	Mark J. Reid	Chris W. Antley	Nixon Robert H A
04/14/1989	Pok Ta Pok Trainer / William H. Turner, Jr. Jockey / Richard Migliore Owner / Turner Barbara W	William H. Turner, Jr.	Richard Migliore	Turner Barbara W
04/21/1988	King's Swan Trainer / Richard E. Dutrow, Sr. Jockey / Chris W. Antley Owner / Akman A	Richard E. Dutrow, Sr.	Chris W. Antley	Akman A
04/10/1987	Pine Tree Lane Trainer / D. Wayne Lukas Jockey / Angel Cordero, Jr. Owner / Mathis L D	D. Wayne Lukas	Angel Cordero, Jr.	Mathis L D
04/12/1986	Phone Trick Trainer / Richard E. Mandella Jockey / Jorge Velasquez Owner / Wynne H	Richard E. Mandella	Jorge Velasquez	Wynne H
04/13/1985	Rocky Marriage Trainer / Robert J. Frankel Jockey / Angel Cordero, Jr. Owner / Port S L	Robert J. Frankel	Angel Cordero, Jr.	Port S L
04/19/1984	Top Avenger Trainer / Jack D. Ludwig Jockey / Antonio Graell Owner / Franks John	Jack D. Ludwig	Antonio Graell	Franks John
04/15/1983	Maudlin Trainer / Jan H. Nerud Jockey / Jerry D. Bailey Owner / Tartan Stable	Jan H. Nerud	Jerry D. Bailey	Tartan Stable
04/17/1982	Always Run Lucky Trainer / John P. Campo Jockey / Jimmy J. Miranda Owner / Rockwood Stable	John P. Campo	Jimmy J. Miranda	Rockwood Stable
04/24/1981	Dave's Friend Trainer / Robert L. Beall Jockey / Anthony S. Black Owner / Franks John	Robert L. Beall	Anthony S. Black	Franks John
04/19/1980	Dave's Friend Trainer / Robert L. Beall Jockey / Vincent Bracciale, Jr. Owner / Beall R L	Robert L. Beall	Vincent Bracciale, Jr.	Beall R L
04/21/1979	Star de Naskra Trainer / Richard D. Ferris Jockey / Jeff Fell Owner / Lancaster C J	Richard D. Ferris	Jeff Fell	Lancaster C J
04/22/1978	Half High Trainer / Edward J. Coletti, Sr. Jockey / Angel Santiago Owner / Hekimian L J	Edward J. Coletti, Sr.	Angel Santiago	Hekimian L J
11/29/1977	Jaipur's Gem Trainer / Philip G. Johnson Jockey / Jean-Luc Samyn Owner / Crotty Jacqueline	Philip G. Johnson	Jean-Luc Samyn	Crotty Jacqueline
12/21/1976	Chief Tamanaco Trainer / Iselin J Jockey / Angel Cordero, Jr. Owner / Great Wolf Hill Farm	Iselin J	Angel Cordero, Jr.	Great Wolf Hill Farm