2019 Distaff H.

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A six furlong (three-quarter mile) sprint on the dirt at Aqueduct for females 4 years old and older, the Distaff Handicap has been run since 1954. Angel Codero, Jr. and Richard Migliore share the distinction of winningest jockey at four each while Shug McGaughey has won the most editions of a race for a trainer at three each along with long time owner Ogden Phipps. La Verdad (2014-2015) and Happy Princess (1958-1959) both have two wins in the race with La Verdad’s 2014 win the fastest time at six furlongs.

A six furlong (three-quarter mile) sprint on the dirt at Aqueduct for females 4 years old and older, the Distaff Handicap has been run since 1954. Angel Codero, Jr. and Richard Migliore share the distinction of winningest jockey at four each while Shug McGaughey has won the most editions of a race for a trainer at three each along with long time owner Ogden Phipps. La Verdad (2014-2015) and Happy Princess (1958-1959) both have two wins in the race with La Verdad’s 2014 win the fastest time at six furlongs. Some recent horses who won the race are Honest Lady, Dream Supreme, Carson Hollow, Smokey Glacken, Maryfield and It’s Tricky.

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Fastest Time (since 1976): 1:09:10
Greatest Winning Margin (since 1976): 14 lengths

Date	Past Winner	Trainer	Jockey	Owner
04/05/2024	Shidabhuti Trainer / Chad C. Brown Jockey / Dylan Davis Owner / Peter M. Brant	Chad C. Brown	Dylan Davis	Peter M. Brant
04/06/2023	Mommasgottarun Trainer / Linda Rice Jockey / Eric Cancel Owner / Ronald P. Stewart	Linda Rice	Eric Cancel	Ronald P. Stewart
04/08/2022	Glass Ceiling Trainer / Charlton Baker Jockey / Dylan Davis Owner / Baker, Charlton and Foster, Michael S.	Charlton Baker	Dylan Davis	Baker, Charlton and Foster, Michael S.
04/01/2021	Paris Lights Trainer / William I. Mott Jockey / Junior Alvarado Owner / WinStar Stablemates Racing LLC	William I. Mott	Junior Alvarado	WinStar Stablemates Racing LLC
04/04/2019	Come Dancing Trainer / Carlos F. Martin Jockey / Manuel Franco Owner / Blue Devil Racing Stable (Holliday)	Carlos F. Martin	Manuel Franco	Blue Devil Racing Stable (Holliday)
04/05/2018	Holiday Disguise Trainer / Linda Rice Jockey / Irad Ortiz, Jr. Owner / Lady Sheila Stable	Linda Rice	Irad Ortiz, Jr.	Lady Sheila Stable
04/08/2017	Highway Star Trainer / Rodrigo A. Ubillo Jockey / Angel S. Arroyo Owner / Broman, Sr., Chester and Mary	Rodrigo A. Ubillo	Angel S. Arroyo	Broman, Sr., Chester and Mary
04/16/2016	Paulassilverlining Trainer / Michelle Nevin Jockey / Jose L. Ortiz Owner / Vincent S. Scuderi	Michelle Nevin	Jose L. Ortiz	Vincent S. Scuderi
04/17/2015	La Verdad Trainer / Linda Rice Jockey / Jose L. Ortiz Owner / Lady Sheila Stable	Linda Rice	Jose L. Ortiz	Lady Sheila Stable
04/18/2014	La Verdad Trainer / Linda Rice Jockey / Jose L. Ortiz Owner / Lady Sheila Stable	Linda Rice	Jose L. Ortiz	Lady Sheila Stable
04/12/2013	Cluster of Stars Trainer / Steven M. Asmussen Jockey / Junior Alvarado Owner / Turtle Bird Stable	Steven M. Asmussen	Junior Alvarado	Turtle Bird Stable
04/13/2012	It's Tricky Trainer / Kiaran P. McLaughlin Jockey / Eddie Castro Owner / Godolphin, LLC	Kiaran P. McLaughlin	Eddie Castro	Godolphin, LLC
04/15/2011	Nicole H Trainer / Michael E. Hushion Jockey / Channing Hill Owner / Gem, Inc. (Waken)	Michael E. Hushion	Channing Hill	Gem, Inc. (Waken)
04/16/2010	Tar Heel Mom Trainer / Stanley M. Hough Jockey / Ramon A. Dominguez Owner / Alex Rankin	Stanley M. Hough	Ramon A. Dominguez	Alex Rankin
03/20/2009	Secret Gypsy Trainer / Ronny W. Werner Jockey / Robby Albarado Owner / Richland Hills Stable and Kuehl, John	Ronny W. Werner	Robby Albarado	Richland Hills Stable and Kuehl, John
03/21/2008	Rite Moment Trainer / Gary C. Contessa Jockey / Rajiv Maragh Owner / Winning Move Stable, Seidman Stables LLC, Moirano, John, L. and Ravenwood Stable	Gary C. Contessa	Rajiv Maragh	Winning Move Stable, Seidman Stables LLC, Moirano, John, L. and Ravenwood Stable
03/23/2007	Maryfield Trainer / Doug F. O'Neill Jockey / Jorge F. Chavez Owner / Gorman, Mark, Mestrandrea, Nick J. and Perry, Jim	Doug F. O'Neill	Jorge F. Chavez	Gorman, Mark, Mestrandrea, Nick J. and Perry, Jim
03/24/2006	Smokey Glacken Trainer / James A. Jerkens Jockey / Javier Castellano Owner / Moore, Susan and John	James A. Jerkens	Javier Castellano	Moore, Susan and John
03/25/2005	Bank Audit Trainer / Frank LaBoccetta, Jr. Jockey / Richard Migliore Owner / Robert J. Amendola	Frank LaBoccetta, Jr.	Richard Migliore	Robert J. Amendola
03/26/2004	Randaroo Trainer / Kiaran P. McLaughlin Jockey / Richard Migliore Owner / Joseph Allen	Kiaran P. McLaughlin	Richard Migliore	Joseph Allen
03/28/2003	Carson Hollow Trainer / Richard E. Dutrow, Jr. Jockey / Michael J. Luzzi Owner / Stronach Stables and Hemlock Hills Farm, et al	Richard E. Dutrow, Jr.	Michael J. Luzzi	Stronach Stables and Hemlock Hills Farm, et al
03/29/2002	Raging Fever Trainer / Mark A. Hennig Jockey / John R. Velazquez Owner / Edward P. Evans	Mark A. Hennig	John R. Velazquez	Edward P. Evans
03/23/2001	Dream Supreme Trainer / William I. Mott Jockey / Aaron T. Gryder Owner / Kinsman Stable	William I. Mott	Aaron T. Gryder	Kinsman Stable
03/24/2000	Honest Lady Trainer / Robert J. Frankel Jockey / Brice Blanc Owner / Juddmonte	Robert J. Frankel	Brice Blanc	Juddmonte
03/12/1999	Furlough Trainer / Claude R. McGaughey III Jockey / Heberto Castillo, Jr. Owner / Ogden Phipps	Claude R. McGaughey III	Heberto Castillo, Jr.	Ogden Phipps
03/13/1998	Parlay Trainer / John C. Kimmel Jockey / Richard Migliore Owner / Ackerley Brothers Farm	John C. Kimmel	Richard Migliore	Ackerley Brothers Farm
03/14/1997	Miss Golden Circle Trainer / John C. Kimmel Jockey / Richard Migliore Owner / Caesar P. Kimmel	John C. Kimmel	Richard Migliore	Caesar P. Kimmel
03/22/1996	Lottsa Talc Trainer / Timothy D. Kelly Jockey / Frank T. Alvarado Owner / Vincent McGuire	Timothy D. Kelly	Frank T. Alvarado	Vincent McGuire
03/18/1995	Recognizable Trainer / Claude R. McGaughey III Jockey / Mike E. Smith Owner / Ogden Mills Phipps	Claude R. McGaughey III	Mike E. Smith	Ogden Mills Phipps
03/19/1994	Classy Mirage Trainer / H. Allen Jerkens Jockey / Robbie G. Davis Owner / Middletown Stables	H. Allen Jerkens	Robbie G. Davis	Middletown Stables
03/14/1992	Nannerl Trainer / Flint S. Schulhofer Jockey / Mike E. Smith Owner / Marablue Farm	Flint S. Schulhofer	Mike E. Smith	Marablue Farm
03/16/1991	Devil's Orchid Trainer / Richard E. Mandella Jockey / Russell A. Baze Owner / Yates George	Richard E. Mandella	Russell A. Baze	Yates George
03/17/1990	Channel Three Trainer / Michael J. Goswell Jockey / Jorge F. Chavez Owner / Elser Mrs H	Michael J. Goswell	Jorge F. Chavez	Elser Mrs H
03/23/1989	Avie's Gal Trainer / John J. Lenzini, Jr. Jockey / Nick Santagata Owner / Cioci J R	John J. Lenzini, Jr.	Nick Santagata	Cioci J R
03/31/1988	Cadillacing Trainer / Claude R. McGaughey III Jockey / Randy P. Romero Owner / Phipps O	Claude R. McGaughey III	Randy P. Romero	Phipps O
03/13/1987	Pine Tree Lane Trainer / D. Wayne Lukas Jockey / Angel Cordero, Jr. Owner / Mathis L D	D. Wayne Lukas	Angel Cordero, Jr.	Mathis L D
03/14/1986	Ride Sally Trainer / Nicholas P. Zito Jockey / Walter A. Guerra Owner / Manhasset Stable	Nicholas P. Zito	Walter A. Guerra	Manhasset Stable
03/15/1985	Give Me a Hint Trainer / Braulio Baeza Jockey / W. A. Ward Owner / Usdan N	Braulio Baeza	W. A. Ward	Usdan N
03/23/1984	Am Capable Trainer / John Parisella Jockey / Angel Cordero, Jr. Owner / Sabarese T M	John Parisella	Angel Cordero, Jr.	Sabarese T M
03/18/1983	Jones Time Machine Trainer / John Parisella Jockey / Angel Cordero, Jr. Owner / Sabarese T M	John Parisella	Angel Cordero, Jr.	Sabarese T M
03/19/1982	Lady Dean Trainer / Ronald A. Alfano Jockey / Donald Andrew Miller, Jr. Owner / Reynolds D P	Ronald A. Alfano	Donald Andrew Miller, Jr.	Reynolds D P
03/20/1981	Lady Oakley (IRE) Trainer / Warren J. Pascuma Jockey / Jeff Fell Owner / Karlinsky Bette S	Warren J. Pascuma	Jeff Fell	Karlinsky Bette S
03/21/1980	Misty Gallore Trainer / Thomas J. Kelly Jockey / Donald MacBeth Owner / Spring Hill Stable	Thomas J. Kelly	Donald MacBeth	Spring Hill Stable
03/23/1979	Skipat Trainer / Daniel L. Hasbany Jockey / James W. Edwards Owner / Grondin J A	Daniel L. Hasbany	James W. Edwards	Grondin J A
03/23/1978	Vandy Sue Trainer / Ramon M. Hernandez Jockey / Rodriguez A M Owner / Assunta Louis Farm	Ramon M. Hernandez	Rodriguez A M	Assunta Louis Farm
03/22/1977	What a Summer Trainer / LeRoy S. Jolley Jockey / Eddie Maple Owner / Firestone Mrs B R	LeRoy S. Jolley	Eddie Maple	Firestone Mrs B R
03/16/1976	Shy Dawn Trainer / Woodrow M. Sedlacek Jockey / Angel Cordero, Jr. Owner / Wimpfheimer J D	Woodrow M. Sedlacek	Angel Cordero, Jr.	Wimpfheimer J D