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.