Horse race
Bold Ruler Stakes Location Belmont Park Elmont, New York , United StatesInaugurated 1976 (as Bold Ruler Handicap at Aqueduct Racetrack) Race type Thoroughbred – Flat racing Website NYRA Distance 7 furlongs Surface Dirt Track left-handed Qualification Three-years-old and older Weight Base weights with allowances: 4-year-olds and up: 125 lbs . 3-year-olds: 122 lbs . Purse US$175,000 (2024)
The Bold Ruler Stakes is a Grade III American Thoroughbred horse race for three-years-old and older run over a distance of seven furlongs run annually in late October Belmont Park in Elmont, New York . The event currently offers a purse of US$175,000.
History
The race is named for U.S. Racing Hall of Fame inductee and 1957 US Horse of the Year , Bold Ruler .
The event was inaugurated on 22 December 1976 at Aqueduct Racetrack at a distance of six furlongs and was won by Chief Tamanaco who was ridden by US Hall of Fame jockey Angel Cordero Jr. and trained by the young trainer James Iselin, son of Philip H. Iselin who at the time was Chairman of Monmouth Park Racetrack in a time of 1:094 ⁄5 .[ 1]
In 1978 the event was scheduled to be run in early spring in April and it was raced at that time of the year until 2002. That year the event was moved to Belmont Park and held in May and was duly held then until 2009. In 2009 the event was moved to the Aqueduct Fall Meeting and has been held in late October or early November[ 2] and at times returning to be scheduled at Belmont Park.
In 1982 the event was classified as Grade III , upgraded to Grade II in 1985 for five runnings before being downgraded back to Grade III in 1990.[ 3]
In the 1998 running, Kelly Kip , ridden by Jean-Luc Samyn , set an Aqueduct rack record of 1:07.61 for the six furlongs distance. Samyn and Kelly Kip returned the following year to break that record, running the six furlongs in 1:07.54.
In 2009 the Bold Ruler was increased in distance to 7 furlongs.[ 2]
In 2019 Maximum Security set a new stakes record for the seven furlong distance en route to being crowned the US Champion Three-Year-Old Male Horse .
In 2022 the conditions of the event were changed to a stakes race with allowances.[ 2] Also the event in 2022 was moved to Aqueduct Racetrack due to infield tunnel and redevelopment work at Belmont Park and run at a shorter distance of six furlongs.[ 4]
Records
Speed record:
Margins:
9+ 3 ⁄4 lengths – No Dozing (2018)
Most wins:
2 – Dave's Friend (1980, 1981)
2 – Kelly Kip (1998, 1999)
2 – Runninsonofagun (2022, 2024)
Most wins by a jockey :
3 – Ángel Cordero Jr. (1976, 1985, 1987)
3 – Jean-Luc Samyn (1977, 1998, 1999)
3 – John R. Velazquez (1994, 2001, 2010)
3 – Jose Lezcano (2009, 2011, 2013)
3 – Joel Rosario (2017, 2020, 2024)
Most wins by a trainer :
Most wins by an owner:
Winners
Year
Winner
Age
Jockey
Trainer
Owner
Distance
Time
Purse
Grade
Ref
At Aqueduct – Bold Ruler Stakes
2024
†Runninsonofagun
5
Joel Rosario
John T. Toscano Jr.
Karen A. Zimmerman
6 furlongs
1:09.42
$175,000
III
[ 5]
2023
Durante
4
Manuel Franco
David Jacobson
David Jacobson & JKX Racing
6 furlongs
1:09.78
$200,000
III
[ 6]
2022
Runninsonofagun
3
Kendrick Carmouche
John T. Toscano Jr.
The Estate of Scott Zimmerman
6 furlongs
1:10.07
$200,000
III
[ 7]
At Belmont Park – Bold Ruler Handicap
2021
Wondrwherecraigis
4
Luis Saez
Brittany T. Russell
Michael Dubb, The Elkstone Group, Madaket Stables & Michael Caruso
7 furlongs
1:23.31
$200,000
III
[ 8]
2020
Majestic Dunhill
5
Joel Rosario
George Weaver
R. A. Hill Stable
7 furlongs
1:22.48
$93,000
III
[ 9]
2019
Maximum Security
4
Luis Saez
Jason Servis
Gary & Mary West
7 furlongs
1:20.76
$200,600
III
[ 10]
At Aqueduct
2018
No Dozing
4
Daniel Centeno
Arnaud Delacour
Lael Stables
7 furlongs
1:23.81
$200,000
III
[ 11]
At Belmont Park
2017
Tom's Ready
4
Joel Rosario
Dallas Stewart
G M B Racing
7 furlongs
1:22.06
$200,000
III
[ 12]
2016
Stallwalkin' Dude
6
Irad Ortiz Jr.
David Jacobson
David Jacobson & Head of Plains Partners
7 furlongs
1:21.66
$200,000
III
[ 13]
2015
Matrooh
5
Abel Castellano Jr.
Chad C. Brown
Shadwell Racing
7 furlongs
1:21.24
$196,000
III
[ 14]
2014
Salutos Amigos
4
Cornelio Velasquez
David Jacobson
David Jacobson & Southern Equine Stable
7 furlongs
1:21.87
$200,000
III
[ 15]
2013
Clearly Now
3
Jose Lezcano
Brian A. Lynch
Up Hill Stable
7 furlongs
1:21.52
$200,000
III
[ 16]
2012
Buffum
4
Eddie Castro
Thomas Albertrani
Godolphin Racing
7 furlongs
1:21.68
$150,000
III
[ 17]
At Aqueduct
2011
Calibrachoa
4
Jose Lezcano
Todd A. Pletcher
Mike Repole
7 furlongs
1:21.32
$100,000
III
[ 18]
At Belmont Park
2010
Bribon (FR)
7
John R. Velazquez
Todd A. Pletcher
Derrick Smith
7 furlongs
1:22.36
$100,000
III
[ 19]
At Aqueduct
2009
Le Grand Cru
4
Jose Lezcano
H. Allen Jerkens
Judson Streicher
7 furlongs
1:22.19
$147,000
III
[ 20]
At Belmont Park
2008
Lucky Island (ARG)
4
Alan Garcia
Kiaran P. McLaughlin
Shadwell Racing
6 furlongs
1:09.14
$109,100
III
[ 21]
2007
Songster
4
Edgar S. Prado
Saeed bin Suroor
Godolphin Racing
6 furlongs
1:08.80
$105,400
III
[ 22]
2006
Tiger
5
Eibar Coa
James A. Jerkens
Susan & John Moore
6 furlongs
1:08.49
$104,700
III
[ 23]
2005
Uncle Camie
5
Richard Migliore
Michael E. Hushion
Carmine Telesca and John & Marilyn Guerrera
6 furlongs
1:08.67
$104,600
III
[ 24]
2004
Canadian Frontier
5
Javier Castellano
Stanley M. Hough
Joyce Robsham
6 furlongs
1:08.97
$107,700
III
[ 25]
2003
Shake You Down
5
Michael J. Luzzi
Scott A. Lake
Robert L. Cole Jr.
6 furlongs
1:08.47
$108,400
III
[ 26]
2002
Left Bank
5
John R. Velazquez
Todd A. Pletcher
Michael Tabor
6 furlongs
1:09.30
$102,900
III
[ 27]
At Aqueduct
2001
Say Florida Sandy
7
Joe Bravo
Juan Serey
John Rotella
6 furlongs
1:08.67
$109,200
III
[ 28]
2000
Brutally Frank
6
Shaun Bridgmohan
Mitchell E. Friedman
Sunny Meadow Farm
6 furlongs
1:08.64
$109,800
III
[ 29]
1999
Kelly Kip
5
Jean-Luc Samyn
H. Allen Jerkens
Hobeau Farm
6 furlongs
1:07.54
$107,400
III
[ 30]
1998
Kelly Kip
4
Jean-Luc Samyn
H. Allen Jerkens
Hobeau Farm
6 furlongs
1:07.61
$110,200
III
[ 31]
1997
Punch Line
7
Robbie Davis
William H. Turner Jr.
Althea Richards
6 furlongs
1:08.80
$108,300
III
[ 32]
1996
Lite the Fuse
5
Julie Krone
Richard E. Dutrow Sr.
Richard E. Dutrow Sr.
6 furlongs
1:09.51
$107,500
III
[ 33]
1995
Rizzi
4
Dale V. Beckner
H. Allen Jerkens
Hobeau Farm
6 furlongs
1:08.91
$107,600
III
[ 34]
1994
§ Chief Desire
4
John R. Velazquez
Michael E. Hushion
Charles G. Hagedorn
6 furlongs
1:08.76
$110,500
III
[ 35]
Bold Ruler Stakes
1993
Slerp
4
Jose A. Santos
Robert B. Hess Jr.
Allan L. Richie
6 furlongs
1:09.17
$117,000
III
[ 36]
1992
Jolies Appeal
4
Herb McCauley
Gasper S. Moschera
John Thor
6 furlongs
1:09.29
$112,600
III
[ 37]
1991
Rousing Past
4
Nick Santagata
Carlos F. Martin
Tri Noble Stable
6 furlongs
1:09.80
$112,000
III
[ 38]
1990
Mr. Nickerson
4
Chris Antley
Mark J. Reid
Robert H. A. Nixon
6 furlongs
1:09.20
$110,400
III
[ 39]
1989
Pok Ta Pok
4
Richard Migliore
William H. Turner Jr.
Barbara Turner
6 furlongs
1:09.80
$112,600
II
[ 40]
1988
King's Swan
8
Chris Antley
Richard E. Dutrow Sr.
Alvin Akman
6 furlongs
1:10.20
$127,800
II
[ 41]
1987
Pine Tree Lane
5
Angel Cordero Jr.
D. Wayne Lukas
Leonard D. Mathis
6 furlongs
1:09.00
$172,800
II
[ 42]
1986
Phone Trick
4
Jorge Velasquez
Richard E. Mandella
Howell Wynne
6 furlongs
1:08.80
$117,800
II
[ 43]
1985
Rocky Marriage
5
Angel Cordero Jr.
Robert J. Frankel
Sidney L. Port
6 furlongs
1:08.80
$85,650
II
[ 44]
1984
Top Avenger
6
Antonio Graell
Jack D. Ludwig
John A. Franks
6 furlongs
1:09.80
$92,250
III
[ 45]
1983
Maudlin
5
Jerry D. Bailey
Jan H. Nerud
Tartan Stable
6 furlongs
1:11.60
$82,500
III
[ 46]
1982
Always Run Lucky
4
Jimmy J. Miranda
John P. Campo
Rockwood Stable
6 furlongs
1:09.40
$81,000
III
[ 47]
1981
Dave's Friend
6
Anthony S. Black
Robert L. Beall
John A. Franks
6 furlongs
1:09.60
$80,850
[ 48]
1980
Dave's Friend
5
Vincent Bracciale Jr.
Robert L. Beall
Robert L. Beall
6 furlongs
1:09.80
$81,150
[ 49]
1979
Star de Naskra
4
Jeffrey Fell
Richard D. Ferris
Carlyle J. Lancaster
6 furlongs
1:09.20
$80,700
[ 50]
Bold Ruler Handicap
1978
Half High
5
Angel Santiago
Edward J. Coletti Sr.
Leon J. Hekimian
6 furlongs
1:09.40
$42,775
[ 51]
1977
Jaipur's Gem
4
Jean-Luc Samyn
Philip G. Johnson
Jacqueline Crotty
6 furlongs
1:09.60
$36,750
[ 52]
1976
Chief Tamanaco
3
Angel Cordero Jr.
James Iselin
Great Wolf Hill Farm
6 furlongs
1:09.80
$36,250
[ 1]
Notes:
§ Ran as an entry
† In 2024, My Buddy B won the race but was disqualified to second after stewards ruled she had bumped and interfered with Runninsonofagun in the stretch run.
See also
List of American and Canadian Graded races
References
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^ a b c "Bold Ruler Handicap (Gr. 3)" . Equibase . 2020. Retrieved 14 October 2020 .
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^ Ehalt, Bob (28 July 2022). "NYRA Shifts Belmont Fall Meet to Aqueduct Change will allow construction of infield tunnel, redevelopment plan to begin" . Retrieved 22 August 2022 .
^ "2024 Bold Ruler Stakes Grade 3 - (race 7)" . Equibase . 26 October 2024. Retrieved 27 October 2024 .
^ "2023 Bold Ruler Stakes Grade 3 - (race 8)" . Equibase . 27 October 2023. Retrieved 28 October 2023 .
^ "2022 Bold Ruler Stakes Grade 3 - (race 9)" . Equibase . 29 October 2022. Retrieved 31 October 2022 .
^ "2021 Bold Ruler Handicap Grade 3 - (race 7)" . Equibase . 31 October 2021. Retrieved 1 November 2021 .
^ "2020 Bold Ruler Handicap Grade 3 - (race 9)" . Equibase . 31 October 2020. Retrieved 3 November 2020 .
^ "2019 Bold Ruler Handicap Grade 3 - (race 8)" . Equibase . 26 October 2019. Retrieved 13 October 2020 .
^ "2018 Bold Ruler Handicap Grade 3 - (race 7)" . Equibase . 2 November 2018. Retrieved 13 October 2020 .
^ "2017 Bold Ruler Handicap Grade 3 - (race 9)" . Equibase . 28 October 2017. Retrieved 13 October 2020 .
^ "2016 Bold Ruler Handicap Grade 3 - (race 9)" . Equibase . 29 October 2016. Retrieved 13 October 2020 .
^ "2015 Bold Ruler Handicap Grade 3 - (race 4)" . Equibase . 31 October 2015. Retrieved 13 October 2020 .
^ "2014 Bold Ruler Handicap Grade 3 - (race 3)" . Equibase . 25 October 2014. Retrieved 13 October 2020 .
^ "2013 Bold Ruler Handicap Grade 3 - (race 8)" . Equibase . 26 October 2013. Retrieved 13 October 2020 .
^ "2012 Bold Ruler Handicap Grade 3 - (race 9)" . Equibase . 27 October 2012. Retrieved 13 October 2020 .
^ "2011 Bold Ruler Handicap Grade 3 - (race 5)" . Equibase . 6 November 2011. Retrieved 13 October 2020 .
^ "2010 Bold Ruler Handicap Grade 3 - (race 9)" . Equibase . 30 October 2010. Retrieved 13 October 2020 .
^ "2009 Bold Ruler Handicap Grade 3 - (race 4)" . Equibase . 31 October 2009. Retrieved 13 October 2020 .
^ "2008 Bold Ruler Handicap Grade 3 - (race 8)" . Equibase . 10 May 2008. Retrieved 13 October 2020 .
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^ "2004 Bold Ruler Handicap Grade 3 - (race 7)" . Equibase . 8 May 2004. Retrieved 13 October 2020 .
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^ "2002 Bold Ruler Handicap Grade 3 - (race 6)" . Equibase . 11 May 2002. Retrieved 13 October 2020 .
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^ "2000 Bold Ruler Handicap Grade 3 - (race 7)" . Equibase . 15 April 2000. Retrieved 13 October 2020 .
^ "1999 Bold Ruler Handicap Grade 3 - (race 7)" . Equibase . 10 April 1999. Retrieved 13 October 2020 .
^ "1998 Bold Ruler Handicap Grade 3 - (race 7)" . Equibase . 11 April 1998. Retrieved 13 October 2020 .
^ "1997 Bold Ruler Handicap Grade 3 - (race 7)" . Equibase . 12 April 1997. Retrieved 13 October 2020 .
^ "1996 Bold Ruler Handicap Grade 3 - (race 8)" . Equibase . 14 April 1996. Retrieved 13 October 2020 .
^ "1995 Bold Ruler Handicap Grade 3 - (race 8)" . Equibase . 17 April 1995. Retrieved 13 October 2020 .
^ "1994 Bold Ruler Handicap Grade 3 - (race 8)" . Equibase . 10 April 1994. Retrieved 13 October 2020 .
^ "1993 Bold Ruler Stakes Grade 3 - (race 8)" . Equibase . 9 April 1993. Retrieved 13 October 2020 .
^ "1992 Bold Ruler Stakes Grade 3 - (race 8)" . Equibase . 11 April 1992. Retrieved 13 October 2020 .
^ "1991 Bold Ruler Stakes Grade 3 - (race 8)" . Equibase . 13 April 1991. Retrieved 13 October 2020 .
^ Whelan, Tom (15 April 1990). "Champagneforashley overshadows win by Mr. Nickerson (1990 Bold Ruler Stakes – race 8: held 14 April 1990 )" . The Herald Statesman . p. 41. Retrieved 13 October 2020 .
^ "Pok Ta Pok wins by nose at Aqueduct (1989 Bold Ruler Stakes – race 8: held 15 April 1989 )" . Baltimore Sun . The Associated Press . 16 April 1989. p. 108. Retrieved 13 October 2020 .
^ Finney, Bill (23 April 1988). "King's Swan wins by 2 in Bold Ruler (1988 Bold Ruler Stakes – race 8: held 22 April 1988 )" . New York Daily News . p. 91. Retrieved 13 October 2020 .
^ "Pine Tree Lane, Cordero roll in Bold Ruler Stakes (1987 Bold Ruler Stakes – race 8: held 11 April 1987 )" . Hackensack Record . 12 April 1987. p. 51. Retrieved 13 October 2020 .
^ "Phone Trick Wins Again (1986 Bold Ruler Stakes – race 8: held 13 April 1986 )" . Hartford Courant . The Associated Press . 14 April 1986. p. 31. Retrieved 13 October 2020 .
^ Whelan, Tom (14 April 1985). "Rocky Marriage sets stakes record capturing Bold Ruler at Aqueduct (1985 Bold Ruler Stakes – race 8: held 13 April 1985 )" . White Plains Journal News . p. 48. Retrieved 13 October 2020 .
^ "Franks' horse an easy winner (1984 Bold Ruler Stakes – race 8: held 20 April 1984 )" . Shreveport Times . The Associated Press . 21 April 1984. p. 7. Retrieved 13 October 2020 .
^ Whelan, Tom (17 April 1983). "Maudlin wins $82G Bold Ruler (1983 Bold Ruler Stakes – race 8: held 16 April 1983 )" . White Plains Journal News . p. 70. Retrieved 13 October 2020 .
^ "Horse Racing: 1-5 choice is last at Aqueduct (1982 Bold Ruler Stakes – race 8: held 16 April 1982 )" . Philadelphia Inquirer . 17 April 1982. p. 26. Retrieved 13 October 2020 .
^ "Dave's Friend captures Bold Ruler Stakes (1981 Bold Ruler Stakes – race 8: held 25 April 1981 )" . The Courier-Journal . The Associated Press . 26 April 1981. p. 41. Retrieved 13 October 2020 .
^ "Dave's Friend captures Bold Ruler (1980 Bold Ruler Stakes – race 8: held 20 April 1980 )" . New York Daily News . 21 April 1980. p. 75. Retrieved 13 October 2020 .
^ "Star de Naskra Fell's 4th winner (1979 Bold Ruler Stakes – race 8: held 22 April 1979 )" . New York Daily News . 23 April 1979. p. 90. Retrieved 13 October 2020 .
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