2016 United Nations S.

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Live Oak Plantation' homebred World Approval has been knocking on the door at the top level and broke through July 3 for his first Grade 1 win in the $300,000 United Nations Stakes at Monmouth Park on Sunday.

Third by 2 1/4 lengths last time out in the Woodford Reserve Manhattan Stakes June 11 and second by a neck in the Woodford Reserve Turf Classic May 7, the Northern Afleet gelding got a perfect trip under first-time jockey Florent Geroux and scored a clear victory in the 1 3/8-mile United Nations for trainer Mark Casse.

World Approval stalked longshot pacesetter Cement Clement as he set fractions of :24.29, :50.21, and 1:14.72 through six furlongs, moved to the front in the third and final turn, and held off a late drive by Money Multiplier to secure the win by 1 1/4 lengths. Favored Wake Forest, last-out winner of the Man o' War Stakes, checked in third.

The final time for the 1 3/8 miles was 2:14.66.

Triple Threat, who dwelt at the start, rallied to finish fourth, followed by Can'thelpbelieving, Riviere Du Loup, Mr Maybe, Bigger Picture, Cement Clement, and Noble Road to complete the order of finish.

World Approval paid $7.40 to win. To see an Equibase chart of the race, click here.

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Fastest Time (since 1976): 1:52:00
Greatest Winning Margin (since 1976): 6 lengths

Date	Past Winner	Trainer	Jockey	Owner
07/18/2025	Redistricting (GB) Trainer / Chad C. Brown Jockey / Flavien Prat Owner / Klaravich Stables, Inc.	Chad C. Brown	Flavien Prat	Klaravich Stables, Inc.
07/19/2024	Get Smokin Trainer / Mark E. Casse Jockey / Fernando De La Cruz Owner / Ironhorse Racing Stable LLC, BlackRidge Stables LLC, T-N-T Equine Holdings, LLC and Saratoga Seven Racing Partners, LLC	Mark E. Casse	Fernando De La Cruz	Ironhorse Racing Stable LLC, BlackRidge Stables LLC, T-N-T Equine Holdings, LLC and Saratoga Seven Racing Partners, LLC
07/21/2023	Therapist Trainer / Michael J. Maker Jockey / Javier Castellano Owner / Michael Dubb	Michael J. Maker	Javier Castellano	Michael Dubb
07/22/2022	Adhamo (IRE) Trainer / Chad C. Brown Jockey / Flavien Prat Owner / Madaket Stables LLC, Dubb, Michael and Louis Lazzinnaro LLC	Chad C. Brown	Flavien Prat	Madaket Stables LLC, Dubb, Michael and Louis Lazzinnaro LLC
07/16/2021	Tribhuvan (FR) Trainer / Chad C. Brown Jockey / Flavien Prat Owner / Dubb, Michael, Madaket Stables LLC, Wonder Stables and Caruso, Michael J.	Chad C. Brown	Flavien Prat	Dubb, Michael, Madaket Stables LLC, Wonder Stables and Caruso, Michael J.
07/17/2020	Aquaphobia Trainer / Michael J. Maker Jockey / Joe Bravo Owner / Paradise Farms Corp., Staudacher, David, Hooties Racing LLC and Skychai Racing, LLC	Michael J. Maker	Joe Bravo	Paradise Farms Corp., Staudacher, David, Hooties Racing LLC and Skychai Racing, LLC
06/21/2019	Hunter O'Riley Trainer / James J. Toner Jockey / Paco Lopez Owner / Shay, Sean and Ryan, Michael J.	James J. Toner	Paco Lopez	Shay, Sean and Ryan, Michael J.
06/29/2018	Funtastic Trainer / Chad C. Brown Jockey / Antonio A. Gallardo Owner / Three Chimneys Farm	Chad C. Brown	Antonio A. Gallardo	Three Chimneys Farm
06/30/2017	Bigger Picture Trainer / Michael J. Maker Jockey / Joe Bravo Owner / Three Diamonds Farm	Michael J. Maker	Joe Bravo	Three Diamonds Farm
07/02/2016	World Approval Trainer / Mark E. Casse Jockey / Florent Geroux Owner / Live Oak Plantation	Mark E. Casse	Florent Geroux	Live Oak Plantation
07/04/2015	Big Blue Kitten Trainer / Chad C. Brown Jockey / Joe Bravo Owner / Ramsey, Kenneth L. and Sarah K.	Chad C. Brown	Joe Bravo	Ramsey, Kenneth L. and Sarah K.
07/05/2014	Main Sequence Trainer / H. Graham Motion Jockey / Rajiv Maragh Owner / Flaxman Holdings, Ltd.	H. Graham Motion	Rajiv Maragh	Flaxman Holdings, Ltd.
07/05/2013	Big Blue Kitten Trainer / Chad C. Brown Jockey / Joe Bravo Owner / Ramsey, Kenneth L. and Sarah K.	Chad C. Brown	Joe Bravo	Ramsey, Kenneth L. and Sarah K.
07/06/2012	Turbo Compressor Trainer / Todd A. Pletcher Jockey / Joe Bravo Owner / P and G Stable and Off the Hook LLC	Todd A. Pletcher	Joe Bravo	P and G Stable and Off the Hook LLC
07/01/2011	Teaks North Trainer / Justin Sallusto Jockey / Eddie Castro Owner / Jules Boutelle	Justin Sallusto	Eddie Castro	Jules Boutelle
07/02/2010	Chinchon (IRE) Trainer / Carlos Laffon-Parias Jockey / Garrett K. Gomez Owner / Darpat S.L. Stables	Carlos Laffon-Parias	Garrett K. Gomez	Darpat S.L. Stables
07/03/2009	Presious Passion Trainer / Mary Hartmann Jockey / Elvis Trujillo Owner / Patricia A. Generazio	Mary Hartmann	Elvis Trujillo	Patricia A. Generazio
07/04/2008	Presious Passion Trainer / Mary Hartmann Jockey / Eddie Castro Owner / Patricia A. Generazio	Mary Hartmann	Eddie Castro	Patricia A. Generazio
07/06/2007	English Channel Trainer / Todd A. Pletcher Jockey / John R. Velazquez Owner / James T. Scatuorchio	Todd A. Pletcher	John R. Velazquez	James T. Scatuorchio
07/07/2006	English Channel Trainer / Todd A. Pletcher Jockey / John R. Velazquez Owner / James T. Scatuorchio	Todd A. Pletcher	John R. Velazquez	James T. Scatuorchio
07/01/2005	Better Talk Now Trainer / H. Graham Motion Jockey / Ramon A. Dominguez Owner / Bushwood Stables LLC	H. Graham Motion	Ramon A. Dominguez	Bushwood Stables LLC
07/02/2004	Request for Parole Trainer / Stanley M. Hough Jockey / Edgar S. Prado Owner / Knighton, Jeri and Sam	Stanley M. Hough	Edgar S. Prado	Knighton, Jeri and Sam
07/04/2003	Balto Star Trainer / Todd A. Pletcher Jockey / Jose A. Velez, Jr. Owner / Anstu Stables, Inc.	Todd A. Pletcher	Jose A. Velez, Jr.	Anstu Stables, Inc.
07/05/2002	With Anticipation Trainer / Jonathan E. Sheppard Jockey / Pat Day Owner / Augustin Stable	Jonathan E. Sheppard	Pat Day	Augustin Stable
06/30/2001	Senure Trainer / Robert J. Frankel Jockey / Robbie G. Davis Owner / Juddmonte	Robert J. Frankel	Robbie G. Davis	Juddmonte
06/30/2000	Down the Aisle Trainer / William I. Mott Jockey / Robbie G. Davis Owner / Charles H. Deters	William I. Mott	Robbie G. Davis	Charles H. Deters
07/30/1999	Yagli Trainer / William I. Mott Jockey / Jerry D. Bailey Owner / Allen E. Paulson	William I. Mott	Jerry D. Bailey	Allen E. Paulson
06/27/1997	Influent Trainer / Howard M. Tesher Jockey / Jean-Luc Samyn Owner / Kumble, Richard and Becker, Michael	Howard M. Tesher	Jean-Luc Samyn	Kumble, Richard and Becker, Michael
06/21/1996	Sandpit (BRZ) Trainer / Richard E. Mandella Jockey / Corey S. Nakatani Owner / Sierra Thoroughbreds	Richard E. Mandella	Corey S. Nakatani	Sierra Thoroughbreds
06/24/1995	Sandpit (BRZ) Trainer / Richard E. Mandella Jockey / Corey S. Nakatani Owner / Sierra Thoroughbreds	Richard E. Mandella	Corey S. Nakatani	Sierra Thoroughbreds
06/25/1994	Lure Trainer / Claude R. McGaughey III Jockey / Mike E. Smith Owner / Claiborne Farm	Claude R. McGaughey III	Mike E. Smith	Claiborne Farm
06/26/1993	Star of Cozzene Trainer / Mark A. Hennig Jockey / Jose A. Santos Owner / Amerman, Porter, Team Valor, Et Al	Mark A. Hennig	Jose A. Santos	Amerman, Porter, Team Valor, Et Al
06/27/1992	Sky Classic Trainer / James E. Day Jockey / Pat Day Owner / Sam-son Farms	James E. Day	Pat Day	Sam-son Farms
07/20/1991	Exbourne Trainer / Robert J. Frankel Jockey / Chris J. McCarron Owner / Juddmonte Farms	Robert J. Frankel	Chris J. McCarron	Juddmonte Farms
07/20/1990	Steinlen (GB) Trainer / D. Wayne Lukas Jockey / Jose A. Santos Owner / Wildenstein Stable	D. Wayne Lukas	Jose A. Santos	Wildenstein Stable
07/18/1989	Yankee Affair Trainer / Henry L. Carroll Jockey / Pat Day Owner / Jujugen Stable	Henry L. Carroll	Pat Day	Jujugen Stable
07/19/1988	Equalize Trainer / Angel Penna, Sr. Jockey / Jose A. Santos Owner / Menditeguy A	Angel Penna, Sr.	Jose A. Santos	Menditeguy A
07/14/1987	Manila Trainer / LeRoy S. Jolley Jockey / Jacinto Vasquez Owner / Shannon B M	LeRoy S. Jolley	Jacinto Vasquez	Shannon B M
08/08/1986	Manila Trainer / LeRoy S. Jolley Jockey / Jose A. Santos Owner / Shannon B M	LeRoy S. Jolley	Jose A. Santos	Shannon B M
08/09/1985	Ends Well Trainer / Robert J. Reinacher, Jr. Jockey / Michael R. Morgan Owner / Greentree Stable	Robert J. Reinacher, Jr.	Michael R. Morgan	Greentree Stable
07/13/1984	Hero's Honor Trainer / MacKenzie L. Miller Jockey / Jerry D. Bailey Owner / Rokeby Stable	MacKenzie L. Miller	Jerry D. Bailey	Rokeby Stable
07/01/1983	Acaroid Trainer / Jan H. Nerud Jockey / Angel Cordero, Jr. Owner / Tartan Stable	Jan H. Nerud	Angel Cordero, Jr.	Tartan Stable
07/30/1982	Naskra's Breeze Trainer / Philip G. Johnson Jockey / Jean-Luc Samyn Owner / Broadmoor Stable	Philip G. Johnson	Jean-Luc Samyn	Broadmoor Stable
07/23/1981	Key to Content Trainer / MacKenzie L. Miller Jockey / George Martens Owner / Rokeby Stable	MacKenzie L. Miller	George Martens	Rokeby Stable
08/07/1980	Lyphard's Wish (FR) Trainer / Angel Penna, Sr. Jockey / Angel Cordero, Jr. Owner / Wildenstein D	Angel Penna, Sr.	Angel Cordero, Jr.	Wildenstein D
08/31/1979	Noble Dancer (GB) Trainer / Thomas J. Kelly Jockey / Jacinto Vasquez Owner / Spring Hill Stable	Thomas J. Kelly	Jacinto Vasquez	Spring Hill Stable
09/03/1978	Noble Dancer (GB) Trainer / Thomas J. Kelly Jockey / Stephen Cauthen Owner / Fretheim H	Thomas J. Kelly	Stephen Cauthen	Fretheim H
09/04/1977	Bemo Trainer / James W. Murphy Jockey / Don Brumfield Owner / Hickory Tree Stable	James W. Murphy	Don Brumfield	Hickory Tree Stable
09/05/1976	Intrepid Hero Trainer / John W. Russell Jockey / Sandy Hawley Owner / Phipps Ogden Mills	John W. Russell	Sandy Hawley	Phipps Ogden Mills