July 27, 2025
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9:00 EDT
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Spendthrift Farm Hopeful Stakes
Saratoga Race Course ~ 267 Union Avenue, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
$300,000
about this race
First run in 1903, the Hopeful Stakes at Saratoga is one of the premier 2-year-old races in the country. Currently run over seven furlongs on dirt, the race has a storied winners list with horses such as Peter Pan, Man o' War, Regret, Native Dancer, Nashua, Needles, Hail To Reason, Secretariat and Affirmed winning it in its early years. Since 2000, names such as Afleet Alex and Practical Joke have been a few of the notable winners with 2018 winner Mind Control proving to be a top 3-year-old sprinter the following year when winning the Grade 1 H.
First run in 1903, the Hopeful Stakes at Saratoga is one of the premier 2-year-old races in the country. Currently run over seven furlongs on dirt, the race has a storied winners list with horses such as Peter Pan, Man o' War, Regret, Native Dancer, Nashua, Needles, Hail To Reason, Secretariat and Affirmed winning it in its early years. Since 2000, names such as Afleet Alex and Practical Joke have been a few of the notable winners with 2018 winner Mind Control proving to be a top 3-year-old sprinter the following year when winning the Grade 1 H. Allen Jerkens Stakes at the same track the following year.
Fastest Time (since 1976): 1:15:40
Greatest Winning Margin (since 1976): 9 3/4 lengths
| Date | Past Winner | Trainer | Jockey | Owner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/01/2024 | Chancer McPatrick | Chad C. Brown | Flavien Prat | Flanagan Racing |
| 09/03/2023 | Nutella Fella | Gary C. Contessa | Junior Alvarado | Bell Gable Stable LLC |
| 09/04/2022 | Forte | Todd A. Pletcher | Irad Ortiz, Jr. | Repole Stable and St. Elias Stable |
| 09/05/2021 | Gunite | Steven M. Asmussen | Ricardo Santana, Jr. | Winchell Thoroughbreds LLC |
| 09/06/2020 | Jackie's Warrior | Steven M. Asmussen | Joel Rosario | Robison, J. Kirk and Robison, Judy |
| 09/01/2019 | Basin | Steven M. Asmussen | Jose L. Ortiz | Jackpot Farm |
| 09/02/2018 | Mind Control | Gregory D. Sacco | John R. Velazquez | Red Oak Stable (Brunetti) and Madaket Stables LLC |
| 09/03/2017 | Sporting Chance | D. Wayne Lukas | Luis Saez | Baker, Robert C. and Mack, William L. |
| 09/04/2016 | Practical Joke | Chad C. Brown | Jose L. Ortiz | Klaravich Stables, Inc. and Lawrence, William H. |
| 09/06/2015 | Ralis | Doug F. O'Neill | Javier Castellano | Reddam Racing LLC |
| 08/31/2014 | Competitive Edge | Todd A. Pletcher | John R. Velazquez | Favreau, Nancy, Psoinos, Kathy and Tabor, Michael B. |
| 09/01/2013 | Strong Mandate | D. Wayne Lukas | Jose L. Ortiz | Baker, Robert C. and Mack, William L. |
| 09/02/2012 | Shanghai Bobby | Todd A. Pletcher | Rosie Napravnik | Starlight Racing |
| 09/04/2011 | Currency Swap | Teresa M. Pompay | Rajiv Maragh | Klaravich Stables, Inc. and Lawrence, William H. |
| 09/05/2010 | Boys At Tosconova | Richard E. Dutrow, Jr. | Ramon A. Dominguez | Jay Em Ess Stable, Hot Racing Stable LLC, Hale, Jr., R., Cady, T., Kanakaris, D. |
| 09/06/2009 | Dublin | D. Wayne Lukas | Jamie Theriot | Baker, Robert C. and Mack, William L. |
| 08/31/2008 | Vineyard Haven | Robert J. Frankel | Alan Garcia | Frankel, Robert J., Lazzinnaro, Louis and Diamond Pride LLC |
| 09/02/2007 | Majestic Warrior | William I. Mott | Garrett K. Gomez | Kinsman Stable |
| 09/03/2006 | Circular Quay | Todd A. Pletcher | Garrett K. Gomez | Tabor, Michael B. and Doreen |
| 08/26/2005 | First Samurai | Frank L. Brothers | Jerry D. Bailey | Robbins III, Lansdon B. and Lunsford, Bruce |
| 08/20/2004 | Afleet Alex | Timothy F. Ritchey | Jeremy Rose | Cash is King LLC |
| 08/29/2003 | Silver Wagon | Ralph Ziadie | Jerry D. Bailey | Buckram Oak Farm |
| 08/30/2002 | Sky Mesa | John T. Ward, Jr. | Edgar S. Prado | John C. Oxley |
| 08/31/2001 | Came Home | J. Paco Gonzalez | Chris J. McCarron | McCaffery, Trudy and Toffan, John A. |
| 09/01/2000 | City Zip | Linda Rice | Jose A. Santos | Bowling, Carl and Thompson, Charles R. |
| 09/01/2000 | Yonaguska | D. Wayne Lukas | Jerry D. Bailey | Michael B. Tabor |
| 09/03/1999 | High Yield | D. Wayne Lukas | Jerry D. Bailey | Lewis, Robert B. and Beverly J., Magnier, Mr. and Mrs. John and Tabor, Michael |
| 09/04/1998 | Lucky Roberto | Frank A. Alexander | Robbie G. Davis | J. Mack Robinson |
| 08/29/1997 | Favorite Trick | Patrick B. Byrne | Pat Day | Joseph Lacombe Stable, Inc. |
| 08/30/1996 | Smoke Glacken | Henry L. Carroll | Craig Perret | William B. Roberts |
| 08/26/1995 | Hennessy | D. Wayne Lukas | Gary L. Stevens | Robert B. Lewis |
| 08/27/1994 | Wild Escapade | Leo O'Brien | Jorge F. Chavez | Dogwood Stable |
| 08/28/1993 | Dehere | Reynaldo H. Nobles | Chris J. McCarron | Due Process Stable |
| 08/29/1992 | Great Navigator | John F. Mazza | Aaron T. Gryder | Roron Stable |
| 08/23/1991 | Salt Lake | D. Wayne Lukas | Mike E. Smith | William T. Young |
| 08/24/1990 | Deposit Ticket | D. Wayne Lukas | Gary L. Stevens | Young W T |
| 08/25/1989 | Summer Squall | Neil J. Howard | Pat Day | Dogwood Stable |
| 08/26/1988 | Mercedes Won | Arnold W. Fink | Robbie G. Davis | Spencer C |
| 08/28/1987 | Crusader Sword | MacKenzie L. Miller | Randy P. Romero | Rokeby Stable |
| 08/22/1986 | Gulch | LeRoy S. Jolley | Angel Cordero, Jr. | Brant P M |
| 08/24/1985 | Papal Power | Charles Peoples | Donald MacBeth | Sharp B |
| 08/25/1984 | Chief's Crown | Roger Laurin | Donald MacBeth | Star Crown Stable |
| 08/20/1983 | Capitol South | Thomas L. Rondinello | Jerry D. Bailey | Darby Dan Farm |
| 08/27/1982 | Copelan | Mitchell Griffin | Jerry D. Bailey | Hooper F W |
| 08/21/1981 | Timely Writer | Dominic F. Imprescia, Jr. | Roger Danjean | Martin Peter |
| 08/22/1980 | Tap Shoes | Howard M. Tesher | Ruben Hernandez | Peters L J |
| 08/24/1979 | J. P. Brother | John P. Campo | Joseph Imparato | Diamond Peg Stable |
| 08/25/1978 | General Assembly | LeRoy S. Jolley | D. G. McHargue | Firestone B R |
| 08/26/1977 | Affirmed | Lazaro S. Barrera | Stephen Cauthen | Harbor View Farm |
| 08/27/1976 | Banquet Table | George T. Poole III | Jean Cruguet | Whitney C V |
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