2025 George E. Mitchell Black-Eyed Susan Stakes

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First run in 1919 as the Pimlico Oaks, the Black-Eyed Susan was renamed in 1952 after the Maryland state flower. The first running of the race was won by Milkmaid, whose owner also won the U.S. Triple Crown with Sir Barton that same year. Like many races, the Black-Eyed Susan has been run at multiple distances with the race changing from its original 1 1/16 mile (8.5 furlongs) distance to 1 1/8 miles (9 furlongs) in 1989. It is run as filly counterpart to the Preakness Stakes, which runs the day after this race.

First run in 1919 as the Pimlico Oaks, the Black-Eyed Susan was renamed in 1952 after the Maryland state flower. The first running of the race was won by Milkmaid, whose owner also won the U.S. Triple Crown with Sir Barton that same year. Like many races, the Black-Eyed Susan has been run at multiple distances with the race changing from its original 1 1/16 mile (8.5 furlongs) distance to 1 1/8 miles (9 furlongs) in 1989. It is run as filly counterpart to the Preakness Stakes, which runs the day after this race. Both Chris McCarron and John Velazquez have won the race four times to lead all jockeys with D. Wayne Lukas and Todd Pletcher leading all trainers with four wins each as well. Notable horses who have won the race include Cleopatra (1920), Nellie Morse (1924), Maid at Arms (1925), Fairy Chant (1940), Vagrancy (1942), Twilight Tear (1944), Gallorette (1945), Real Delight (1952), Davona Dale (1979), Serena’s Song (1995), Silverbulletday (1999), Royal Delta (2011) and Stopchargingmaria (2014).

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Fastest Time (since 1976): 1:41:20
Greatest Winning Margin (since 1976): 9 lengths

Date	Past Winner	Trainer	Jockey	Owner
05/16/2024	Gun Song Trainer / Mark A. Hennig Jockey / John R. Velazquez Owner / R. Lee Lewis	Mark A. Hennig	John R. Velazquez	R. Lee Lewis
05/18/2023	Taxed Trainer / Randy L. Morse Jockey / Rafael Bejarano Owner / Richard Bahde	Randy L. Morse	Rafael Bejarano	Richard Bahde
05/19/2022	Interstatedaydream Trainer / Brad H. Cox Jockey / Florent Geroux Owner / Flurry Racing Stables LLC	Brad H. Cox	Florent Geroux	Flurry Racing Stables LLC
05/13/2021	Army Wife Trainer / Michael J. Maker Jockey / Joel Rosario Owner / Three Diamonds Farm	Michael J. Maker	Joel Rosario	Three Diamonds Farm
10/02/2020	Miss Marissa Trainer / James T. Ryerson Jockey / Daniel Centeno Owner / Alfonso Cammarota	James T. Ryerson	Daniel Centeno	Alfonso Cammarota
05/16/2019	Point of Honor Trainer / George Weaver Jockey / Javier Castellano Owner / Eclipse Thoroughbred Partners and Stetson Racing, LLC	George Weaver	Javier Castellano	Eclipse Thoroughbred Partners and Stetson Racing, LLC
05/17/2018	Red Ruby Trainer / Kellyn Gorder Jockey / Paco Lopez Owner / Sexton, Sandra, Nicholson, Brandi and Nicholson, Steven	Kellyn Gorder	Paco Lopez	Sexton, Sandra, Nicholson, Brandi and Nicholson, Steven
05/18/2017	Actress Trainer / Jason Servis Jockey / Nik Juarez Owner / Gary and Mary West	Jason Servis	Nik Juarez	Gary and Mary West
05/19/2016	Go Maggie Go Trainer / Dale L. Romans Jockey / Luis Saez Owner / Mike Tarp	Dale L. Romans	Luis Saez	Mike Tarp
05/14/2015	Keen Pauline Trainer / Dale L. Romans Jockey / Javier Castellano Owner / Stonestreet Stables LLC	Dale L. Romans	Javier Castellano	Stonestreet Stables LLC
05/15/2014	Stopchargingmaria Trainer / Todd A. Pletcher Jockey / Javier Castellano Owner / Repole Stable	Todd A. Pletcher	Javier Castellano	Repole Stable
05/16/2013	Fiftyshadesofhay Trainer / Bob Baffert Jockey / Joel Rosario Owner / Watson, Karl, Pegram, Michael E. and Weitman, Paul	Bob Baffert	Joel Rosario	Watson, Karl, Pegram, Michael E. and Weitman, Paul
05/17/2012	In Lingerie Trainer / Todd A. Pletcher Jockey / John R. Velazquez Owner / Eclipse Thoroughbred Partners and Barber, Gary	Todd A. Pletcher	John R. Velazquez	Eclipse Thoroughbred Partners and Barber, Gary
05/19/2011	Royal Delta Trainer / William I. Mott Jockey / Jose Lezcano Owner / Palides Investments N.V., Inc.	William I. Mott	Jose Lezcano	Palides Investments N.V., Inc.
05/13/2010	Acting Happy Trainer / Richard E. Dutrow, Jr. Jockey / Jose Lezcano Owner / Jay Em Ess Stable	Richard E. Dutrow, Jr.	Jose Lezcano	Jay Em Ess Stable
05/14/2009	Payton d'Oro Trainer / J. Larry Jones Jockey / Terry J. Thompson Owner / Ferris, John and Pressley, Mike	J. Larry Jones	Terry J. Thompson	Ferris, John and Pressley, Mike
05/15/2008	Sweet Vendetta Trainer / Gary C. Contessa Jockey / Channing Hill Owner / Team Penney Racing and Cassidy, David, B.	Gary C. Contessa	Channing Hill	Team Penney Racing and Cassidy, David, B.
05/17/2007	Panty Raid Trainer / Todd A. Pletcher Jockey / Edgar S. Prado Owner / Glencrest Farm LLC	Todd A. Pletcher	Edgar S. Prado	Glencrest Farm LLC
05/18/2006	Regal Engagement Trainer / Thomas M. Bush Jockey / Ramon A. Dominguez Owner / Mark D. Spitzer	Thomas M. Bush	Ramon A. Dominguez	Mark D. Spitzer
05/19/2005	Spun Sugar Trainer / Todd A. Pletcher Jockey / John R. Velazquez Owner / Stronach Stables	Todd A. Pletcher	John R. Velazquez	Stronach Stables
05/13/2004	Yearly Report Trainer / Bob Baffert Jockey / Jerry D. Bailey Owner / Golden Eagle Farm	Bob Baffert	Jerry D. Bailey	Golden Eagle Farm
05/15/2003	Roar Emotion Trainer / Carlos F. Martin Jockey / John R. Velazquez Owner / Joseph Allen	Carlos F. Martin	John R. Velazquez	Joseph Allen
05/16/2002	Chamrousse Trainer / Niall M. O'Callaghan Jockey / Jerry D. Bailey Owner / Stone, James H. and Hancock III, Arthur B.	Niall M. O'Callaghan	Jerry D. Bailey	Stone, James H. and Hancock III, Arthur B.
05/17/2001	Two Item Limit Trainer / Stephen L. DiMauro Jockey / Richard Migliore Owner / Joseph F. Graffeo	Stephen L. DiMauro	Richard Migliore	Joseph F. Graffeo
05/18/2000	Jostle Trainer / John C. Servis Jockey / Kent J. Desormeaux Owner / Richard C. Porter II	John C. Servis	Kent J. Desormeaux	Richard C. Porter II
05/13/1999	Silverbulletday Trainer / Bob Baffert Jockey / Gary L. Stevens Owner / Mike Pegram	Bob Baffert	Gary L. Stevens	Mike Pegram
05/14/1998	Added Gold Trainer / David G. Donk Jockey / John R. Velazquez Owner / December Hill Farm and Bohemia Stable	David G. Donk	John R. Velazquez	December Hill Farm and Bohemia Stable
05/15/1997	Salt It Trainer / Deborah S. Bodner Jockey / Carlos H. Marquez, Jr. Owner / Deborah S. Bodner	Deborah S. Bodner	Carlos H. Marquez, Jr.	Deborah S. Bodner
05/16/1996	Mesabi Maiden Trainer / Claude R. McGaughey III Jockey / Mike E. Smith Owner / Stuart S. Janney, III	Claude R. McGaughey III	Mike E. Smith	Stuart S. Janney, III
05/18/1995	Serena's Song Trainer / D. Wayne Lukas Jockey / Gary L. Stevens Owner / Beverly J. & Robert B. Lewis	D. Wayne Lukas	Gary L. Stevens	Beverly J. & Robert B. Lewis
05/19/1994	Calipha Trainer / Grover G. Delp Jockey / Rick Wilson Owner / Mrs James A Bayard	Grover G. Delp	Rick Wilson	Mrs James A Bayard
05/13/1993	Aztec Hill Trainer / Thomas K. Bohannan Jockey / Mike E. Smith Owner / Loblolly Stable	Thomas K. Bohannan	Mike E. Smith	Loblolly Stable
05/14/1992	Miss Legality Trainer / Hubert Hine Jockey / Chris J. McCarron Owner / Norton D. Waltuch	Hubert Hine	Chris J. McCarron	Norton D. Waltuch
05/16/1991	Wide Country Trainer / Robert W. Camac Jockey / Santos Noe Chavez Owner / Tommy Tanner	Robert W. Camac	Santos Noe Chavez	Tommy Tanner
05/17/1990	Charon Trainer / Eugene Navarro Jockey / Craig Perret Owner / Ersoff S M	Eugene Navarro	Craig Perret	Ersoff S M
05/18/1989	Imaginary Lady Trainer / D. Wayne Lukas Jockey / Gary L. Stevens Owner / French L R Jr	D. Wayne Lukas	Gary L. Stevens	French L R Jr
05/19/1988	Costly Shoes Trainer / Ross R. Pearce Jockey / Pat Day Owner / Buckland Farm	Ross R. Pearce	Pat Day	Buckland Farm
05/14/1987	Grecian Flight Trainer / Joseph H. Pierce, Jr. Jockey / Craig Perret Owner / Lindh H C B	Joseph H. Pierce, Jr.	Craig Perret	Lindh H C B
05/15/1986	Family Style Trainer / D. Wayne Lukas Jockey / Chris J. McCarron Owner / Klein E V	D. Wayne Lukas	Chris J. McCarron	Klein E V
05/16/1985	Koluctoo's Jill Trainer / Bruce N. Levine Jockey / Chris J. McCarron Owner / Levin R	Bruce N. Levine	Chris J. McCarron	Levin R
05/17/1984	Lucky Lucky Lucky Trainer / D. Wayne Lukas Jockey / Angel Cordero, Jr. Owner / Combs L Ii & Equites Stable	D. Wayne Lukas	Angel Cordero, Jr.	Combs L Ii & Equites Stable
05/19/1983	Batna Trainer / Patsy L. Pena Jockey / L. D. Ruch Owner / Grayson G	Patsy L. Pena	L. D. Ruch	Grayson G
05/13/1982	Delicate Ice Trainer / James W. Murphy Jockey / Don Brumfield Owner / Conner S N	James W. Murphy	Don Brumfield	Conner S N
05/14/1981	Dame Mysterieuse Trainer / Woodford C. Stephens Jockey / Eddie Maple Owner / Hickory Tree Stable	Woodford C. Stephens	Eddie Maple	Hickory Tree Stable
05/15/1980	Weber City Miss Trainer / J. William Sheffer Jockey / Vincent Bracciale, Jr. Owner / Big Stone Stable	J. William Sheffer	Vincent Bracciale, Jr.	Big Stone Stable
05/17/1979	Davona Dale Trainer / John M. Veitch Jockey / Jorge Velasquez Owner / Calumet Farm	John M. Veitch	Jorge Velasquez	Calumet Farm
05/18/1978	Caesar's Wish Trainer / Richard W. Small Jockey / Danny Wright Owner / Gibson Sally M	Richard W. Small	Danny Wright	Gibson Sally M
05/19/1977	Small Raja Trainer / Thomas J. Kelly Jockey / Angel Cordero, Jr. Owner / Reynolds D P	Thomas J. Kelly	Angel Cordero, Jr.	Reynolds D P
05/13/1976	What a Summer Trainer / Grover G. Delp Jockey / Chris J. McCarron Owner / Polinger M	Grover G. Delp	Chris J. McCarron	Polinger M