2025 Metropolitan Handicap

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A top early season target for routers and milers 4 years and older, the Metropolitan Handicap was first run in 1891 and is held at New York’s Belmont Park. The one mile (eight furlongs) race on the dirt was first run at Morris Park but has mostly been held at Belmont Park since 1904. Devil Diver leads all horses with three wins in the race but five other horses have won the race twice. Jockey John Velazquez leads all jockeys with give wins while John Gaver, Sr. leads all trainers with six wins.

A top early season target for routers and milers 4 years and older, the Metropolitan Handicap was first run in 1891 and is held at New York’s Belmont Park. The one mile (eight furlongs) race on the dirt was first run at Morris Park but has mostly been held at Belmont Park since 1904. Devil Diver leads all horses with three wins in the race but five other horses have won the race twice. Jockey John Velazquez leads all jockeys with give wins while John Gaver, Sr. leads all trainers with six wins. Some of the best horses in American racing have won the Met Mile with Holy Bull, Langfuhr, Ghostzapper, Shackleford and Palace Malice just some of the horses to win it since 1990.

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Fastest Time (since 1976): 1:32:73
Greatest Winning Margin (since 1976): 14 1/4 lengths

Date	Past Winner	Trainer	Jockey	Owner
06/07/2024	National Treasure Trainer / Bob Baffert Jockey / Flavien Prat Owner / SF Racing, Starlight Racing, Madaket Stables, et al	Bob Baffert	Flavien Prat	SF Racing, Starlight Racing, Madaket Stables, et al
06/09/2023	Cody's Wish Trainer / William I. Mott Jockey / Junior Alvarado Owner / Godolphin, LLC	William I. Mott	Junior Alvarado	Godolphin, LLC
06/10/2022	Flightline Trainer / John W. Sadler Jockey / Flavien Prat Owner / Hronis Racing, Siena Farm LLC, Summer Wind Equine, et al.	John W. Sadler	Flavien Prat	Hronis Racing, Siena Farm LLC, Summer Wind Equine, et al.
06/04/2021	Silver State Trainer / Steven M. Asmussen Jockey / Ricardo Santana, Jr. Owner / Winchell Thoroughbreds LLC and Willis Horton Racing LLC	Steven M. Asmussen	Ricardo Santana, Jr.	Winchell Thoroughbreds LLC and Willis Horton Racing LLC
07/03/2020	Vekoma Trainer / George Weaver Jockey / Javier Castellano Owner / R. A. Hill Stable and Gatsas Stables	George Weaver	Javier Castellano	R. A. Hill Stable and Gatsas Stables
06/07/2019	Mitole Trainer / Steven M. Asmussen Jockey / Ricardo Santana, Jr. Owner / Heiligbrodt, L. William and Corinne	Steven M. Asmussen	Ricardo Santana, Jr.	Heiligbrodt, L. William and Corinne
06/08/2018	Bee Jersey Trainer / Steven M. Asmussen Jockey / Ricardo Santana, Jr. Owner / Charles E. Fipke	Steven M. Asmussen	Ricardo Santana, Jr.	Charles E. Fipke
06/09/2017	Mor Spirit Trainer / Bob Baffert Jockey / Mike E. Smith Owner / Michael Lund Petersen	Bob Baffert	Mike E. Smith	Michael Lund Petersen
06/10/2016	Frosted Trainer / Kiaran P. McLaughlin Jockey / Joel Rosario Owner / Godolphin, LLC	Kiaran P. McLaughlin	Joel Rosario	Godolphin, LLC
06/05/2015	Honor Code Trainer / Claude R. McGaughey III Jockey / Javier Castellano Owner / Lane's End Racing and Dell Ridge Farm LLC	Claude R. McGaughey III	Javier Castellano	Lane's End Racing and Dell Ridge Farm LLC
06/06/2014	Palace Malice Trainer / Todd A. Pletcher Jockey / John R. Velazquez Owner / Dogwood Stable	Todd A. Pletcher	John R. Velazquez	Dogwood Stable
05/26/2013	Sahara Sky Trainer / Jerry Hollendorfer Jockey / Joel Rosario Owner / Hollendorfer, Jerry and Lloyd, Kim	Jerry Hollendorfer	Joel Rosario	Hollendorfer, Jerry and Lloyd, Kim
05/27/2012	Shackleford Trainer / Dale L. Romans Jockey / John R. Velazquez Owner / Lauffer, Michael Cubbedge W. D. and Phillips Racing Partnership	Dale L. Romans	John R. Velazquez	Lauffer, Michael Cubbedge W. D. and Phillips Racing Partnership
05/29/2011	Tizway Trainer / H. James Bond Jockey / Rajiv Maragh Owner / William L. Clifton, Jr.	H. James Bond	Rajiv Maragh	William L. Clifton, Jr.
05/30/2010	Quality Road Trainer / Todd A. Pletcher Jockey / John R. Velazquez Owner / Edward P. Evans	Todd A. Pletcher	John R. Velazquez	Edward P. Evans
05/24/2009	Bribon (FR) Trainer / Robert Ribaudo Jockey / Alan Garcia Owner / Marc Keller	Robert Ribaudo	Alan Garcia	Marc Keller
05/25/2008	Divine Park Trainer / Kiaran P. McLaughlin Jockey / Alan Garcia Owner / James J. Barry	Kiaran P. McLaughlin	Alan Garcia	James J. Barry
05/27/2007	Corinthian Trainer / James A. Jerkens Jockey / Kent J. Desormeaux Owner / Centennial Farms	James A. Jerkens	Kent J. Desormeaux	Centennial Farms
05/28/2006	Silver Train Trainer / Richard E. Dutrow, Jr. Jockey / Edgar S. Prado Owner / Buckram Oak Farm	Richard E. Dutrow, Jr.	Edgar S. Prado	Buckram Oak Farm
05/29/2005	Ghostzapper Trainer / Robert J. Frankel Jockey / Javier Castellano Owner / Stronach Stables	Robert J. Frankel	Javier Castellano	Stronach Stables
05/30/2004	Pico Central (BRZ) Trainer / Paulo H. Lobo Jockey / Alex O. Solis Owner / Gary A. Tanaka	Paulo H. Lobo	Alex O. Solis	Gary A. Tanaka
05/25/2003	Aldebaran Trainer / Robert J. Frankel Jockey / Jerry D. Bailey Owner / Flaxman Holdings, Ltd.	Robert J. Frankel	Jerry D. Bailey	Flaxman Holdings, Ltd.
05/26/2002	Swept Overboard Trainer / Craig Dollase Jockey / Jorge F. Chavez Owner / J. Paul Reddam	Craig Dollase	Jorge F. Chavez	J. Paul Reddam
05/27/2001	Exciting Story Trainer / Mark E. Casse Jockey / Patrick Husbands Owner / Harry T. Mangurian, Jr.	Mark E. Casse	Patrick Husbands	Harry T. Mangurian, Jr.
05/28/2000	Yankee Victor Trainer / Carlos J. Morales Jockey / Heberto Castillo, Jr. Owner / Binn, Moreton, Enllomar Stable, et al	Carlos J. Morales	Heberto Castillo, Jr.	Binn, Moreton, Enllomar Stable, et al
05/28/1999	Sir Bear Trainer / Ralph Ziadie Jockey / John R. Velazquez Owner / Barbara Smollin	Ralph Ziadie	John R. Velazquez	Barbara Smollin
05/24/1998	Wild Rush Trainer / Richard E. Mandella Jockey / Jerry D. Bailey Owner / Stronach Stables	Richard E. Mandella	Jerry D. Bailey	Stronach Stables
05/25/1997	Langfuhr Trainer / Michael Keogh Jockey / Jorge F. Chavez Owner / Gustav Schickedanz	Michael Keogh	Jorge F. Chavez	Gustav Schickedanz
05/26/1996	Honour and Glory Trainer / D. Wayne Lukas Jockey / John R. Velazquez Owner / Michael B. Tabor	D. Wayne Lukas	John R. Velazquez	Michael B. Tabor
05/28/1995	You and I Trainer / Robert J. Frankel Jockey / Jorge F. Chavez Owner / Edmund A. Gann	Robert J. Frankel	Jorge F. Chavez	Edmund A. Gann
05/29/1994	Holy Bull Trainer / Warren A. Croll, Jr. Jockey / Mike E. Smith Owner / Warren A. Croll Jr.	Warren A. Croll, Jr.	Mike E. Smith	Warren A. Croll Jr.
05/30/1993	Ibero (ARG) Trainer / Ronald L. McAnally Jockey / Laffit A. Pincay, Jr. Owner / Frank E. Whitham	Ronald L. McAnally	Laffit A. Pincay, Jr.	Frank E. Whitham
05/24/1992	Dixie Brass Trainer / Dennis J. Brida Jockey / Julio Molina Pezua Owner / Michael Watral	Dennis J. Brida	Julio Molina Pezua	Michael Watral
05/26/1991	In Excess (IRE) Trainer / Bruce L. Jackson Jockey / Patrick A. Valenzuela Owner / Jack J Munari	Bruce L. Jackson	Patrick A. Valenzuela	Jack J Munari
05/27/1990	Criminal Type Trainer / D. Wayne Lukas Jockey / Jose A. Santos Owner / Calumet Farm	D. Wayne Lukas	Jose A. Santos	Calumet Farm
05/28/1989	Proper Reality Trainer / Robert E. Holthus Jockey / Jerry D. Bailey Owner / Winn Mrs James A	Robert E. Holthus	Jerry D. Bailey	Winn Mrs James A
05/29/1988	Gulch Trainer / D. Wayne Lukas Jockey / Jose A. Santos Owner / Brant P M	D. Wayne Lukas	Jose A. Santos	Brant P M
05/24/1987	Gulch Trainer / LeRoy S. Jolley Jockey / Pat Day Owner / Brant P M	LeRoy S. Jolley	Pat Day	Brant P M
05/25/1986	Garthorn Trainer / Robert J. Frankel Jockey / Rafael Q. Meza Owner / Moss J S	Robert J. Frankel	Rafael Q. Meza	Moss J S
05/26/1985	Forzando (GB) Trainer / John Sullivan Jockey / Donald MacBeth Owner / Chillingworth S C	John Sullivan	Donald MacBeth	Chillingworth S C
05/27/1984	Fit to Fight Trainer / MacKenzie L. Miller Jockey / Jerry D. Bailey Owner / Rokeby Stable	MacKenzie L. Miller	Jerry D. Bailey	Rokeby Stable
05/29/1983	Star Choice Trainer / John M. Veitch Jockey / Jorge Velasquez Owner / Genter Frances A	John M. Veitch	Jorge Velasquez	Genter Frances A
05/30/1982	Conquistador Cielo Trainer / Woodford C. Stephens Jockey / Eddie Maple Owner / De Kwiatkowski H	Woodford C. Stephens	Eddie Maple	De Kwiatkowski H
05/24/1981	Fappiano Trainer / Jan H. Nerud Jockey / Angel Cordero, Jr. Owner / Nerud J A	Jan H. Nerud	Angel Cordero, Jr.	Nerud J A
05/25/1980	Czaravich Trainer / William H. Turner, Jr. Jockey / Laffit A. Pincay, Jr. Owner / Reynolds W L	William H. Turner, Jr.	Laffit A. Pincay, Jr.	Reynolds W L
05/27/1979	State Dinner Trainer / J. Elliott Burch Jockey / Chris J. McCarron Owner / Whitney C V	J. Elliott Burch	Chris J. McCarron	Whitney C V
05/28/1978	Cox's Ridge Trainer / Joseph B. Cantey Jockey / Eddie Maple Owner / Loblolly Stable	Joseph B. Cantey	Eddie Maple	Loblolly Stable
05/29/1977	Forego Trainer / Frank Y. Whiteley, Jr. Jockey / William Shoemaker Owner / Lazy F Ranch	Frank Y. Whiteley, Jr.	William Shoemaker	Lazy F Ranch
05/30/1976	Forego Trainer / Frank Y. Whiteley, Jr. Jockey / H. Gustines Owner / Lazy F Ranch	Frank Y. Whiteley, Jr.	H. Gustines	Lazy F Ranch