2017 Knickerbocker S.

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A race for 3-year-olds and up on the turf at Belmont Park, the Knickerbocker is run at 1 1/8 miles. The race is named for a fictional character in the Knickerbocker History of New York.

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Fastest Time (since 1976): 1:46:51
Greatest Winning Margin (since 1976): 15 3/4 lengths

Date	Past Winner	Trainer	Jockey	Owner
10/19/2023	Pioneering Spirit Trainer / Linda Rice Jockey / Jose L. Ortiz Owner / A. Bianco Holding Limited	Linda Rice	Jose L. Ortiz	A. Bianco Holding Limited
10/08/2022	King Cause Trainer / Michael J. Maker Jockey / Kendrick Carmouche Owner / Nice Guys Stables	Michael J. Maker	Kendrick Carmouche	Nice Guys Stables
10/09/2021	Sacred Life (FR) Trainer / Chad C. Brown Jockey / Jose L. Ortiz Owner / Dubb, Michael, Madaket Stables LLC, Wonder Stables and Caruso, Michael J.	Chad C. Brown	Jose L. Ortiz	Dubb, Michael, Madaket Stables LLC, Wonder Stables and Caruso, Michael J.
10/17/2020	Devamani (FR) Trainer / Chad C. Brown Jockey / Joel Rosario Owner / Goldfarb, Sanford J. and Abraham, Samuel	Chad C. Brown	Joel Rosario	Goldfarb, Sanford J. and Abraham, Samuel
10/13/2019	Lucullan Trainer / Kiaran P. McLaughlin Jockey / Luis Saez Owner / Godolphin, LLC	Kiaran P. McLaughlin	Luis Saez	Godolphin, LLC
10/07/2018	Blacktype (FR) Trainer / Christophe Clement Jockey / Joel Rosario Owner / Jump Sucker Stable	Christophe Clement	Joel Rosario	Jump Sucker Stable
10/08/2017	Blacktype (FR) Trainer / Christophe Clement Jockey / Joel Rosario Owner / Jump Sucker Stable	Christophe Clement	Joel Rosario	Jump Sucker Stable
10/09/2016	Heart to Heart Trainer / Brian A. Lynch Jockey / Irad Ortiz, Jr. Owner / Terry Hamilton	Brian A. Lynch	Irad Ortiz, Jr.	Terry Hamilton
10/09/2015	Messi (GER) Trainer / H. Graham Motion Jockey / John R. Velazquez Owner / Gestut Brummerhof	H. Graham Motion	John R. Velazquez	Gestut Brummerhof
10/10/2014	Legendary (GB) Trainer / Niall Saville Jockey / Sheldon Russell Owner / Walter R. Swinburn	Niall Saville	Sheldon Russell	Walter R. Swinburn
10/11/2013	Za Approval Trainer / Christophe Clement Jockey / Joel Rosario Owner / Live Oak Plantation	Christophe Clement	Joel Rosario	Live Oak Plantation
10/12/2012	Boisterous Trainer / Claude R. McGaughey III Jockey / Jose Lezcano Owner / Phipps Stable	Claude R. McGaughey III	Jose Lezcano	Phipps Stable
10/14/2011	Boisterous Trainer / Claude R. McGaughey III Jockey / John R. Velazquez Owner / Phipps Stable	Claude R. McGaughey III	John R. Velazquez	Phipps Stable
10/16/2010	Violon Sacre Trainer / Patrick L. Biancone Jockey / Pablo Fragoso Owner / Bernard Weill	Patrick L. Biancone	Pablo Fragoso	Bernard Weill
10/21/2009	Operation Red Dawn Trainer / Christophe Clement Jockey / Rajiv Maragh Owner / Dion A. Recachina	Christophe Clement	Rajiv Maragh	Dion A. Recachina
10/24/2008	Formal Decree (GER) Trainer / Saeed bin Suroor Jockey / Jean-Luc Samyn Owner / Godolphin, LLC	Saeed bin Suroor	Jean-Luc Samyn	Godolphin, LLC
10/27/2007	Fishy Advice Trainer / David G. Donk Jockey / Javier Castellano Owner / Marquis, Charles K., Behrendt, John T., Bloom, William and Cornell, Brian	David G. Donk	Javier Castellano	Marquis, Charles K., Behrendt, John T., Bloom, William and Cornell, Brian
11/03/2006	Drum Major Trainer / George Weaver Jockey / Joe Bravo Owner / Dogwood Stable	George Weaver	Joe Bravo	Dogwood Stable
10/29/2005	Atlando (IRE) Trainer / Pascal F. Bary Jockey / Jerry D. Bailey Owner / Gary A. Tanaka	Pascal F. Bary	Jerry D. Bailey	Gary A. Tanaka
10/29/2004	Host (CHI) Trainer / Todd A. Pletcher Jockey / Christopher P. DeCarlo Owner / Melnyk, Eugene and Laura	Todd A. Pletcher	Christopher P. DeCarlo	Melnyk, Eugene and Laura
10/31/2003	Better Talk Now Trainer / H. Graham Motion Jockey / Edgar S. Prado Owner / Bushwood Stables LLC	H. Graham Motion	Edgar S. Prado	Bushwood Stables LLC
11/01/2002	Dawn of the Condor Trainer / Gary Sciacca Jockey / Jorge F. Chavez Owner / Rich Meadow Farm	Gary Sciacca	Jorge F. Chavez	Rich Meadow Farm
10/25/2001	Sumitas (GER) Trainer / Robert J. Frankel Jockey / Edgar S. Prado Owner / Gary A. Tanaka	Robert J. Frankel	Edgar S. Prado	Gary A. Tanaka
10/27/2000	Charge d'Affaires (GB) Trainer / Christophe Clement Jockey / Jose A. Santos Owner / La Marquise Soledad de Moratalla	Christophe Clement	Jose A. Santos	La Marquise Soledad de Moratalla
10/29/1999	Charge d'Affaires (GB) Trainer / Christophe Clement Jockey / Jose A. Santos Owner / La Marquise Soledad de Moratalla	Christophe Clement	Jose A. Santos	La Marquise Soledad de Moratalla
10/30/1998	Sahm Trainer / Kiaran P. McLaughlin Jockey / John R. Velazquez Owner / Shadwell Stable	Kiaran P. McLaughlin	John R. Velazquez	Shadwell Stable
10/31/1997	Sir Cat Trainer / William I. Mott Jockey / Mike E. Smith Owner / John R. Murrell	William I. Mott	Mike E. Smith	John R. Murrell
11/04/1996	Mr. Bluebird Trainer / John C. Kimmel Jockey / Mike E. Smith Owner / Thomas R. Warfield	John C. Kimmel	Mike E. Smith	Thomas R. Warfield
10/26/1995	Diplomatic Jet Trainer / James E. Picou Jockey / Mike E. Smith Owner / Fred W. Hooper	James E. Picou	Mike E. Smith	Fred W. Hooper
10/28/1994	Kiri's Clown Trainer / Philip G. Johnson Jockey / Michael J. Luzzi Owner / Cobble View Stable	Philip G. Johnson	Michael J. Luzzi	Cobble View Stable
11/01/1993	River Majesty Trainer / Christophe Clement Jockey / Mike E. Smith Owner / Bruce P. McNall	Christophe Clement	Mike E. Smith	Bruce P. McNall
11/02/1992	Binary Light Trainer / Patrick J. Kelly Jockey / Jean Cruguet Owner / Live Oak Plantation	Patrick J. Kelly	Jean Cruguet	Live Oak Plantation
11/04/1991	Home of the Free Trainer / MacKenzie L. Miller Jockey / John R. Velazquez Owner / Rokeby Stables	MacKenzie L. Miller	John R. Velazquez	Rokeby Stables
11/05/1990	Who's to Pay Trainer / MacKenzie L. Miller Jockey / Jerry D. Bailey Owner / Rokeby Stable	MacKenzie L. Miller	Jerry D. Bailey	Rokeby Stable
11/06/1989	Trans Banner Trainer / John P. Campo Jockey / Jean-Luc Samyn Owner / Casetta Farms	John P. Campo	Jean-Luc Samyn	Casetta Farms
11/07/1988	Jimmy's Bronco Trainer / Michael A. Bray Jockey / Jean Cruguet Owner / Hanafin M	Michael A. Bray	Jean Cruguet	Hanafin M
11/02/1987	Laser Lane Trainer / H. Allen Jerkens Jockey / Jose A. Santos Owner / Centennial Farms	H. Allen Jerkens	Jose A. Santos	Centennial Farms
11/03/1986	Duluth Trainer / Flint S. Schulhofer Jockey / Jean Cruguet Owner / Genter Frances A	Flint S. Schulhofer	Jean Cruguet	Genter Frances A
11/04/1985	Rocamadour (IRE) Trainer / Frank LaBoccetta Jockey / Jean Cruguet Owner / Twin Bee Stable	Frank LaBoccetta	Jean Cruguet	Twin Bee Stable
11/04/1985	Putting Green Trainer / Chester Ross Jockey / Eddie Maple Owner / Cohn S	Chester Ross	Eddie Maple	Cohn S
11/05/1984	He's Vivacious Trainer / Kay Erik Jensen Jockey / Robbie G. Davis Owner / Donaldson A R	Kay Erik Jensen	Robbie G. Davis	Donaldson A R
11/07/1983	Piling Trainer / Peter M. Howe Jockey / Eddie Maple Owner / Pillar Farms	Peter M. Howe	Eddie Maple	Pillar Farms
11/07/1983	Four Bases Trainer / Gilbert Puentes Jockey / Robert J. Thibeau, Jr. Owner / Garren M M	Gilbert Puentes	Robert J. Thibeau, Jr.	Garren M M
11/01/1982	If Winter Comes Trainer / Mary M. Cotter Jockey / M. Venezia Owner / Clucas E W Jr	Mary M. Cotter	M. Venezia	Clucas E W Jr
11/01/1982	Half Iced Trainer / Stanley M. Hough Jockey / Donald MacBeth Owner / Firestone B R	Stanley M. Hough	Donald MacBeth	Firestone B R
11/02/1981	Ghazwan (IRE) Trainer / Leonard Imperio Jockey / C. Hernandez Owner / Buckram Oak Farm	Leonard Imperio	C. Hernandez	Buckram Oak Farm
11/02/1981	Euphrosyne Trainer / Stephen A. DiMauro Jockey / Richard Migliore Owner / Deburgh W	Stephen A. DiMauro	Richard Migliore	Deburgh W
11/03/1980	Foretake Trainer / Mary L. Edens Jockey / J. Ruane Owner / Paxson Mrs H D	Mary L. Edens	J. Ruane	Paxson Mrs H D
11/03/1980	Lobsang (IRE) Trainer / Victor J. Nickerson Jockey / M. Venezia Owner / Haefner W	Victor J. Nickerson	M. Venezia	Haefner W
11/05/1979	French Colonial Trainer / David A. Whiteley Jockey / Jacinto Vasquez Owner / Lazy F Ranch	David A. Whiteley	Jacinto Vasquez	Lazy F Ranch
11/06/1978	Fluorescent Light Trainer / Angel Penna, Sr. Jockey / Jean Cruguet Owner / Phipps O M	Angel Penna, Sr.	Jean Cruguet	Phipps O M
11/07/1977	Dance d'Espoir Trainer / Floreano Fernandez Jockey / Jean Cruguet Owner / Miron Julie	Floreano Fernandez	Jean Cruguet	Miron Julie
11/07/1977	Keep the Promise Trainer / Floreano Fernandez Jockey / Jean Cruguet Owner / Fink J	Floreano Fernandez	Jean Cruguet	Fink J
11/01/1976	Oilfield Trainer / Leonard Imperio Jockey / Sandy Hawley Owner / Hunt n B	Leonard Imperio	Sandy Hawley	Hunt n B
11/01/1976	Javamine Trainer / MacKenzie L. Miller Jockey / Jorge Velasquez Owner / Cragwood Stable	MacKenzie L. Miller	Jorge Velasquez	Cragwood Stable