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The Withers Stakes is a 1 1/16-mile race for 3-year-olds that awards points on the Road to the Kentucky Derby. It is held each February at Aqueduct Race Track. The race was first run in 1874 at Jerome Park Race Track and has been run at several tracks since.
Aristides, Colin, Sir Barton, Man o' War, Count Fleet, Native Dancer, Dr. Fager and Ack Ack are among the legendary horses to have won the race. More recent winners include Alpha, Bernardini and Gone West. Jockey Eddie Arcaro and trainer Sunny Jim Fitzimmons each won the race on a record six occasions.
The Withers Stakes is a 1 1/16-mile race for 3-year-olds that awards points on the Road to the Kentucky Derby. It is held each February at Aqueduct Race Track. The race was first run in 1874 at Jerome Park Race Track and has been run at several tracks since.
Aristides, Colin, Sir Barton, Man o' War, Count Fleet, Native Dancer, Dr. Fager and Ack Ack are among the legendary horses to have won the race. More recent winners include Alpha, Bernardini and Gone West. Jockey Eddie Arcaro and trainer Sunny Jim Fitzimmons each won the race on a record six occasions.
Fastest Time (since 1976): 1:32:79
Greatest Winning Margin (since 1976): 8 1/4 lengths
| Date | Past Winner | Trainer | Jockey | Owner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/02/2024 | Uncle Heavy
| Robert E. Reid, Jr. | Mychel J. Sanchez | Michael Milam |
| 02/10/2023 | Hit Show
| Brad H. Cox | Manuel Franco | Gary and Mary West |
| 02/04/2022 | Early Voting
| Chad C. Brown | Jose L. Ortiz | Klaravich Stables, Inc. |
| 02/05/2021 | Risk Taking
| Chad C. Brown | Eric Cancel | Klaravich Stables, Inc. |
| 01/31/2020 | Max Player
| Linda Rice | Dylan Davis | George E. Hall |
| 02/01/2019 | Tax
| Danny Gargan | Junior Alvarado | R. A. Hill Stable, Reeves Thoroughbred Racing, Hugh Lynch et al |
| 02/02/2018 | Avery Island
| Kiaran P. McLaughlin | Joe Bravo | Godolphin, LLC |
| 02/03/2017 | El Areeb
| Cathal A. Lynch | Trevor McCarthy | M M G Stables, LLC |
| 01/29/2016 | Sunny Ridge
| Jason Servis | Manuel Franco | Dennis A. Drazin |
| 02/06/2015 | Far From Over
| Todd A. Pletcher | Manuel Franco | Black Rock Thoroughbreds, LLP |
| 01/31/2014 | Samraat
| Richard A. Violette, Jr. | Jose L. Ortiz | My Meadowview Farm LLC |
| 02/01/2013 | Revolutionary
| Todd A. Pletcher | Javier Castellano | WinStar Farm LLC |
| 02/03/2012 | Alpha
| Kiaran P. McLaughlin | Ramon A. Dominguez | Godolphin, LLC |
| 04/23/2010 | Afleet Again
| Robert E. Reid, Jr. | Abel Mariano | Cash is King LLC |
| 04/24/2009 | Mr. Fantasy
| Kiaran P. McLaughlin | Richard Migliore | West Point Thoroughbreds, Brooks, Donald and Cammarano, Jr. Nicholas |
| 04/25/2008 | Harlem Rocker
| Todd A. Pletcher | Eibar Coa | Stronach Stables |
| 04/27/2007 | Divine Park
| Kiaran P. McLaughlin | Alan Garcia | James J. Barry |
| 04/28/2006 | Bernardini
| Thomas Albertrani | Javier Castellano | Darley Stable |
| 04/29/2005 | Scrappy T
| W. Robert Bailes | Norberto Arroyo, Jr. | Marshall E. Dowell |
| 04/30/2004 | Medallist
| H. Allen Jerkens | Jorge F. Chavez | Robert N. Clay |
| 05/02/2003 | Spite the Devil
| H. Allen Jerkens | Luis D. Chavez | Hardwicke Stable |
| 05/03/2002 | Fast Decision
| Christophe Clement | Jose A. Santos | Peter F. Karches |
| 05/04/2001 | Richly Blended
| Benjamin W. Perkins, Jr. | Rick Wilson | Raymond Dweck |
| 05/05/2000 | Big E E
| James A. Jerkens | Heberto Castillo, Jr. | L. Hollow Farms |
| 04/30/1999 | Successful Appeal
| John C. Kimmel | Jose L. Espinoza | Starview Stable |
| 05/01/1998 | Dice Dancer
| H. Allen Jerkens | Jorge F. Chavez | Hobeau Farm |
| 05/02/1997 | Statesmanship
| Christophe Clement | Herb McCauley | Peter F. Karches |
| 05/10/1996 | Appealing Skier
| Ben W. Perkins, Sr. | Rick Wilson | New Farm |
| 05/02/1995 | Blu Tusmani
| Christophe Clement | Jose A. Santos | Sidney L. Port |
| 05/02/1994 | Twining
| Flint S. Schulhofer | Jose A. Santos | Mohammed al Maktoum |
| 05/04/1993 | Williamstown
| Peter M. Vestal | Craig Perret | Peter S. Willmott |
| 05/05/1992 | Dixie Brass
| Dennis J. Brida | Julio Molina Pezua | Michael Watral |
| 05/07/1991 | Subordinated Debt
| David Monaci | Julie A. Krone | unknown owner |
| 05/08/1990 | Housebuster
| Warren A. Croll, Jr. | Craig Perret | Levy Robert P |
| 05/09/1989 | Fire Maker
| William Badgett, Jr. | Jerry D. Bailey | Appleton A I |
| 05/10/1988 | Once Wild
| John J. Lenzini, Jr. | Pat Day | Marano G |
| 05/05/1987 | Gone West
| Woodford C. Stephens | Eddie Maple | Hickory Tree Stable |
| 05/06/1986 | Clear Choice
| D. Wayne Lukas | Jorge Velasquez | Klein E V |
| 05/07/1985 | El Basco
| Woodrow M. Sedlacek | Jacinto Vasquez | Wimpfheimer J D |
| 05/08/1984 | Play On
| William H. Turner, Jr. | Jean-Luc Samyn | Welcome Farm |
| 05/13/1983 | Country Pine
| Thomas L. Rondinello | Jerry D. Bailey | Galbreath D M |
| 05/07/1982 | Aloma's Ruler
| John J. Lenzini, Jr. | Jack Leroy Kaenel | Scherr N |
| 05/08/1981 | Spirited Boy
| Joseph S. Nash | Angel Cordero, Jr. | Speier H |
| 05/09/1980 | Colonel Moran
| Thomas J. Kelly | Jorge Velasquez | Martin T B |
| 05/11/1979 | Czaravich
| William H. Turner, Jr. | Jean Cruguet | Reynolds W L |
| 05/13/1978 | Junction
| Patrick J. Kelly | Mickey Solomone | Live Oak Plantation |
| 05/13/1977 | Iron Constitution
| Thomas F. Root, Jr. | Jorge Velasquez | Mangurian H T Jr |
| 05/07/1976 | Sonkisser
| Stephen A. DiMauro | Braulio Baeza | Snyder H I |
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