2026 Alfred G. Vanderbilt S.

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Open to horses age three and older, the Alfred G. Vanderbilt Handicap is contested at three quarters of a mile (six furlongs) on the dirt track at Saratoga Race Course. The race was named to honor Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt II, who was a very prominent Thoroughbred owner.

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Fastest Time (since 1976): 1:07:92
Greatest Winning Margin (since 1976): 8 lengths

Date	Past Winner	Trainer	Jockey	Owner
07/24/2026	Built Trainer / Wayne M. Catalano Jockey / Irad Ortiz, Jr. Owner / Eclipse Thoroughbred Partners	Wayne M. Catalano	Irad Ortiz, Jr.	Eclipse Thoroughbred Partners
07/18/2025	Book'em Danno Trainer / Derek S. Ryan Jockey / Paco Lopez Owner / Atlantic Six Racing, LLC	Derek S. Ryan	Paco Lopez	Atlantic Six Racing, LLC
07/26/2024	Nakatomi Trainer / Wesley A. Ward Jockey / Tyler Gaffalione Owner / Qatar Racing and Hay, Mrs. Fitriani	Wesley A. Ward	Tyler Gaffalione	Qatar Racing and Hay, Mrs. Fitriani
07/28/2023	Elite Power Trainer / William I. Mott Jockey / Irad Ortiz, Jr. Owner / Juddmonte	William I. Mott	Irad Ortiz, Jr.	Juddmonte
07/29/2022	Jackie's Warrior Trainer / Steven M. Asmussen Jockey / Joel Rosario Owner / Robison, J. Kirk and Robison, Judy	Steven M. Asmussen	Joel Rosario	Robison, J. Kirk and Robison, Judy
07/30/2021	Lexitonian Trainer / Jack Sisterson Jockey / Jose Lezcano Owner / Calumet Farm	Jack Sisterson	Jose Lezcano	Calumet Farm
07/24/2020	Volatile Trainer / Steven M. Asmussen Jockey / Ricardo Santana, Jr. Owner / Three Chimneys Farm and Phoenix Thoroughbred III	Steven M. Asmussen	Ricardo Santana, Jr.	Three Chimneys Farm and Phoenix Thoroughbred III
07/26/2019	Imperial Hint Trainer / Luis Carvajal, Jr. Jockey / Javier Castellano Owner / Raymond Mamone	Luis Carvajal, Jr.	Javier Castellano	Raymond Mamone
07/27/2018	Imperial Hint Trainer / Luis Carvajal, Jr. Jockey / Javier Castellano Owner / Raymond Mamone	Luis Carvajal, Jr.	Javier Castellano	Raymond Mamone
07/28/2017	El Deal Trainer / Jorge Navarro Jockey / Javier Castellano Owner / Crawford, Michelle and Crawford, Albert	Jorge Navarro	Javier Castellano	Crawford, Michelle and Crawford, Albert
07/29/2016	A. P. Indian Trainer / Arnaud Delacour Jockey / Joe Bravo Owner / Green Lantern Stables LLC	Arnaud Delacour	Joe Bravo	Green Lantern Stables LLC
07/31/2015	Rock Fall Trainer / Todd A. Pletcher Jockey / Javier Castellano Owner / Stonestreet Stables LLC	Todd A. Pletcher	Javier Castellano	Stonestreet Stables LLC
08/01/2014	Palace Trainer / Linda Rice Jockey / Cornelio H. Velasquez Owner / Antonino Miuccio	Linda Rice	Cornelio H. Velasquez	Antonino Miuccio
08/03/2013	Justin Phillip Trainer / Steven M. Asmussen Jockey / John R. Velazquez Owner / Zayat Stables, LLC	Steven M. Asmussen	John R. Velazquez	Zayat Stables, LLC
08/04/2012	Poseidon's Warrior Trainer / Robert E. Reid, Jr. Jockey / Irad Ortiz, Jr. Owner / Swilcan Stable LLC	Robert E. Reid, Jr.	Irad Ortiz, Jr.	Swilcan Stable LLC
08/06/2011	Sean Avery Trainer / Allen Iwinski Jockey / Joe Bravo Owner / Black Swan Stable	Allen Iwinski	Joe Bravo	Black Swan Stable
08/07/2010	Majesticperfection Trainer / Steven M. Asmussen Jockey / Shaun Bridgmohan Owner / Padua Stables	Steven M. Asmussen	Shaun Bridgmohan	Padua Stables
08/08/2009	Fabulous Strike Trainer / Todd M. Beattie Jockey / Ramon A. Dominguez Owner / Walter Downey	Todd M. Beattie	Ramon A. Dominguez	Walter Downey
07/25/2008	Abraaj Trainer / Kiaran P. McLaughlin Jockey / Alan Garcia Owner / Shadwell Stable	Kiaran P. McLaughlin	Alan Garcia	Shadwell Stable
07/27/2007	Diabolical Trainer / Steve Klesaris Jockey / Mario G. Pino Owner / Puglisi Racing LLC and Klesaris, Steve	Steve Klesaris	Mario G. Pino	Puglisi Racing LLC and Klesaris, Steve
08/11/2006	War Front Trainer / H. Allen Jerkens Jockey / Jose A. Santos Owner / Joseph Allen	H. Allen Jerkens	Jose A. Santos	Joseph Allen
08/12/2005	Pomeroy Trainer / Patrick L. Biancone Jockey / Eibar Coa Owner / Tabor, Michael B. and Smith, Derrick	Patrick L. Biancone	Eibar Coa	Tabor, Michael B. and Smith, Derrick
08/13/2004	Speightstown Trainer / Todd A. Pletcher Jockey / John R. Velazquez Owner / Melnyk, Eugene and Laura	Todd A. Pletcher	John R. Velazquez	Melnyk, Eugene and Laura
08/09/2003	Private Horde Trainer / S. Joe Cain Jockey / Jason P. Lumpkins Owner / Billy R. Tucker	S. Joe Cain	Jason P. Lumpkins	Billy R. Tucker
08/10/2002	Orientate Trainer / D. Wayne Lukas Jockey / Jerry D. Bailey Owner / Lewis, Robert B. and Beverly J.	D. Wayne Lukas	Jerry D. Bailey	Lewis, Robert B. and Beverly J.
08/04/2001	Five Star Day Trainer / C. Beau Greely Jockey / Garrett K. Gomez Owner / Columbine Stable and Kitchwa Stables	C. Beau Greely	Garrett K. Gomez	Columbine Stable and Kitchwa Stables
08/08/2000	Successful Appeal Trainer / John C. Kimmel Jockey / Edgar S. Prado Owner / Starview Stable and Jones, Jr., John T. L.	John C. Kimmel	Edgar S. Prado	Starview Stable and Jones, Jr., John T. L.
08/10/1999	Intidab Trainer / Kiaran P. McLaughlin Jockey / Robbie G. Davis Owner / Shadwell Stable	Kiaran P. McLaughlin	Robbie G. Davis	Shadwell Stable
08/11/1998	Kelly Kip Trainer / H. Allen Jerkens Jockey / Jean-Luc Samyn Owner / Hobeau Farm	H. Allen Jerkens	Jean-Luc Samyn	Hobeau Farm
08/07/1997	Royal Haven Trainer / Gasper S. Moschera Jockey / Richard Migliore Owner / Barbara J. Davis	Gasper S. Moschera	Richard Migliore	Barbara J. Davis
08/07/1996	Prospect Bay Trainer / John C. Kimmel Jockey / Jerry D. Bailey Owner / Lucille Conover	John C. Kimmel	Jerry D. Bailey	Lucille Conover
08/05/1995	Not Surprising Trainer / Judson Van Worp Jockey / Robbie G. Davis Owner / Robert Van Worp	Judson Van Worp	Robbie G. Davis	Robert Van Worp
08/06/1994	Boundary Trainer / William I. Mott Jockey / John R. Velazquez Owner / Mrs. William Haggin Perry	William I. Mott	John R. Velazquez	Mrs. William Haggin Perry
08/01/1993	Gold Spring (ARG) Trainer / Jesse N. Wigginton Jockey / Pat Day Owner / Ross Harris	Jesse N. Wigginton	Pat Day	Ross Harris
08/02/1992	For Really Trainer / D. Wayne Lukas Jockey / Pat Day Owner / Regal Oak Farm	D. Wayne Lukas	Pat Day	Regal Oak Farm
08/01/1991	Kid Russell Trainer / H. Allen Jerkens Jockey / Rafael Mojica, Jr. Owner / Hobeau Farm	H. Allen Jerkens	Rafael Mojica, Jr.	Hobeau Farm
08/03/1990	Prospectors Gamble Trainer / Brian A. Mayberry Jockey / Julio A. Garcia Owner / Siegel Jan & M & Samantha	Brian A. Mayberry	Julio A. Garcia	Siegel Jan & M & Samantha
08/04/1989	Mr. Nickerson Trainer / Mark J. Reid Jockey / Jose A. Santos Owner / Nixon Rh A	Mark J. Reid	Jose A. Santos	Nixon Rh A
08/05/1988	High Brite Trainer / D. Wayne Lukas Jockey / Angel Cordero, Jr. Owner / Allen Joseph	D. Wayne Lukas	Angel Cordero, Jr.	Allen Joseph
08/07/1987	Banker's Jet Trainer / Salvatore J. Longo Jockey / Jorge L. Vargas Owner / Fineberg G S	Salvatore J. Longo	Jorge L. Vargas	Fineberg G S
08/01/1986	Cognizant Trainer / Richard E. Dutrow, Sr. Jockey / Pat Day Owner / Happy Valley Farm	Richard E. Dutrow, Sr.	Pat Day	Happy Valley Farm
08/16/1985	Cognizant Trainer / Richard E. Dutrow, Sr. Jockey / Pat Day Owner / Happy Valley Farm	Richard E. Dutrow, Sr.	Pat Day	Happy Valley Farm

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Results

Win

Place

Show

1^st

8 Built

$4.40

$2.68

$2.10

Jockey / Irad Ortiz, Jr.
Trainer / Wayne M. Catalano

Owner / Eclipse Thoroughbred Partners
Breeder / Robert Low & Lawana Low

2^nd

6 Hymn

$3.98

$2.34

Jockey / Ricardo Santana, Jr.
Trainer / Ron Moquett

Owner / Fleur De Lis Stables, Sparks, William S. and Jones, Bret
Breeder / Fleur de Lis Stables

3^rd

1 Damon's Mound

$2.10

Jockey / Junior Alvarado
Trainer / William I. Mott

Owner / Love, Cliff and Love, Michele
Breeder / Cliff Love

4^th

7 T Kraft

Jockey / Flavien Prat
Trainer / William I. Mott

Owner / LRE Racing LLC
Breeder / Dr. John Eaton & Dr. Steve Laymon

5^th

3 Cat On Time

Jockey / Manuel Franco
Trainer / David Jacobson

Breeder / Silverton Hill, LLC

6^th

5 Nutella Fella

Jockey / Jose L. Ortiz
Trainer / Joe Sharp

Owner / Bell Gable Stable LLC
Breeder / Ashview Farm

Scratches

Crazy Mason

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Payoff

Pick 3
4-2-8

4-2-8

$41

Pick 4
2-4-2-8

2-4-2-8

$149

Pick 5
11-2-4-2-8

11-2-4-2-8

$1,423

Daily Double
2-8

2-8

$15

Exacta
8-6

8-6

$7

Superfecta
8-6-1-7

8-6-1-7

$7

Trifecta
8-6-1

8-6-1

$7