Sheepshead Bay Stakes
Horse race
The Sheepshead Bay Stakes is a Grade III American thoroughbred horse race for fillies and mares ages four-years-old and older run over a distance of one and three-eighth miles on the turf scheduled annually in early May at Belmont Park in Elmont, New York .
History
The first Sheepshead Bay Handicap was a race run from 1888 through 1910 at the now defunct Sheepshead Bay Race Track at Sheepshead Bay , New York . When the Sheepshead Bay Race Track closed the event was discontinued.
Renewal Sheepshead Bay Handicap (1957–)
The event was revived at the Jamaica Race Course on 26 October 1957 as a six furlong sprint named the Sheepshead Bay Handicap for three-year-olds and older and was won by Be Jeepers in a time 1:112 ⁄5 [ 1] The event was not held in 1958. In 1959 the event was held at Jamaica Race Course for the last time in mid July at a distance of 1+ 1 ⁄8 miles and was won by the 40-1 longshot Greek Star.[ 2] With the closure of the Jamaica Race Course the event was transferred to Aqueduct Racetrack and held on the new turf track.[ 3] In 1962 the conditions of the event were change that the event was for fillies and mares three-years-old or older. The event was scheduled to be run on the turf track but was transferred to the dirt and held over a distance of one mile due to cancellation of all turf racing for the rest of their summer meeting after an incident the previous Saturday.[ 4]
In 1963 the distance of the event was reduced to 1+ 1 ⁄16 miles and was won by the reigning U.S. Champion Three-Year-Old Filly Cicada who carried an imposing weight of 128 pounds winning by a neck over Nubile.[ 5] Cicada would later be crowned the 1963 U.S. Champion Older Female Horse .
In 1965 the distance of the event was increased to 1+ 3 ⁄16 miles and was run until 1974 at that journey.[ 6] The event continued to be held in July during Aqueduct's short summer meeting.
The Sheepshead Bay was run in two divisions five times, four times at Aqueduct and after the event was moved permanently to Belmont Park in 1982.[ 7] In the running of the Second Division of the event in 1970 the winner Pattee Canyon carried a record 132 pounds .[ 8]
In 1973 the first year the classification system was enacted, the event was set with Grade II status.[ 6]
The 1974 running was moved of the turf after a week of prolonged wet weather.[ 9] In 1975 the event was held at Belmont Park over a distance of 1+ 1 ⁄4 miles.[ 6]
In 1976 the event was held back at Aqueduct at a distance of 1+ 1 ⁄8 miles and US Hall of Fame jockey Pat Day won both divisions of the event - On Glowing Tribute and Fleet Victress.[ 10] In 1977 the event was moved to Belmont Park where it has been held since. Glowing Tribute won the event again ridden by US Hall of Fame jockey Jorge Velásquez setting a new track record for the 1+ 1 ⁄4 miles in 1:593 ⁄5 .[ 11]
In 1980 the distance was increased to the current 1+ 3 ⁄8 miles.[ 12]
In 1983 Henryk de Kwiatkowski 's owned and trained by the US Hall of Fame trainer Woody Stephens Sabin won this event as a three-year-old filly.[ 12] Sabin won the following year carrying 125 pounds to victory.[ 13]
In 1990 the event was moved off the turf and was downgraded to Grade III .[ 12] It held this classification status until 1995 when it was upgraded back to Grade II.[ 12]
In 1997 Maxzene set a new stakes record in winning in 2:11.57 which stands today.[ 6] The 2003 longshot winner Mariensky ridden John R. Velazquez by won the event by a record of 8+ 1 ⁄4 lengths on a soft track in a slow time of 2:28.19.[ 14] In 2009 the conditions of the event were changed from handicap to stakes allowance and the name of the event was modified to the Sheepshead Bay Stakes .[ 12]
In 2014 the conditions of the event were changed so that three-year-old fillies would not be allowed to enter.[ 15]
In 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States , NYRA did not schedule the event.[ 16]
In 2024 the event was downgraded by the Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association to Grade III status.[ 17] Also the event in 2024 was moved to Aqueduct Racetrack due to infield tunnel and redevelopment work at Belmont Park.[ 18]
Records
Speed record:
1+ 3 ⁄8 miles – 2:11.57 Maxzene (1997)
1+ 1 ⁄4 miles – 1:59.60 Glowing Tribute (1977)
1+ 3 ⁄16 miles – 1:54.80 Indian Sunlite (1967), Ludham (IRE ) (1968)
Margins:
8+ 1 ⁄4 lengths – Mariensky (2003)
Most wins:
2 – Princess Pout (1970, 1971)
2 – Glowing Tribute (1976, 1977)
2 – Sabin (1983, 1984)
2 – Maxzene (1997, 1998)
2 – Honey Ryder (2006, 2007)
2 – Sea Calisi (2016, 2017)
Most wins by an owner:
Most wins by a jockey :
Most wins by a trainer :
Winners
Year
Winner
Age
Jockey
Trainer
Owner
Distance
Time
Purse
Grade
Ref
At Aqueduct – Sheepshead Bay Stakes
2024
Royalty Interest (FR)
4
Eric Cancel
Chad C. Brown
Klaravich Stables
1+ 3 ⁄8 miles
2:18.05
$194,000
III
[ 19]
At Belmont Park
2023
Higher Truth (IRE)
5
Manuel Franco
Chad C. Brown
Team Hanley, Jeff Drown, & Michael J. Ryan
1+ 3 ⁄8 miles
2:23.57
$186,000
II
[ 20]
2022
Virginia Joy (GER)
5
Trevor McCarthy
Chad C. Brown
Peter M. Brant
1+ 3 ⁄8 miles
2:30.88
$186,000
II
[ 21]
2021
Magic Attitude (GB)
4
Trevor McCarthy
Arnaud Delacour
Lael Stables
1+ 3 ⁄8 miles
2:14.32
$200,000
II
[ 22]
2020
Race not held
2019
Santa Monica (GB)
4
Joe Bravo
Chad C. Brown
R Unicorn Stable
1+ 3 ⁄8 miles
2:26.70
$194,000
II
[ 23]
2018
Holy Helena
4
Manuel Franco
James A. Jerkens
Stronach Stables
1+ 3 ⁄8 miles
2:15.15
$200,000
II
[ 24]
2017
Sea Calisi (FR)
5
Irad Ortiz Jr.
Chad C. Brown
Martin S. Schwartz
1+ 3 ⁄8 miles
2:16.83
$200,000
II
[ 25]
2016
Sea Calisi (FR)
4
Jose L. Ortiz
Chad C. Brown
Martin S. Schwartz
1+ 3 ⁄8 miles
2:18.90
$200,000
II
[ 26]
2015
Rosalind
4
Joe Bravo
Chad C. Brown
Bethlehem Stables, Michael Dubb & Highclere America
1+ 3 ⁄8 miles
2:14.73
$196,000
II
[ 27]
2014
Riposte (GB)
4
Joel Rosario
William I. Mott
Juddmonte Farm
1+ 3 ⁄8 miles
2:18.86
$200,000
II
[ 15]
2013
Tannery (IRE)
4
Luis Saez
Alan E. Goldberg
Richard Santulli
1+ 3 ⁄8 miles
2:20.17
$200,000
II
[ 28]
2012
Aruna
5
Ramon A. Dominguez
H. Graham Motion
Flaxman Holdings
1+ 3 ⁄8 miles
2:15.47
$200,000
II
[ 29]
2011
Hibaayeb (GB)
4
John R. Velazquez
Saeed bin Suroor
Godolphin Stable
1+ 3 ⁄8 miles
2:15.92
$150,000
II
[ 30]
2010
Treat Gently (GB)
5
Kent J. Desormeaux
William I. Mott
Juddmonte Farm
1+ 3 ⁄8 miles
2:14.09
$150,000
II
[ 31]
2009
Criticism (GB)
5
Javier Castellano
Thomas Albertrani
Darley Stable
1+ 3 ⁄8 miles
2:13.96
$150,000
II
[ 32]
Sheepshead Bay Handicap
2008
Mauralakana (FR)
5
Kent J. Desormeaux
Christophe Clement
Robert Scarborough
1+ 3 ⁄8 miles
2:14.69
$150,000
II
[ 33]
2007
Honey Ryder
6
Garrett K. Gomez
Todd A. Pletcher
Glencrest Farm (Lessee)
1+ 3 ⁄8 miles
2:13.00
$150,000
II
[ 34]
2006
Honey Ryder
5
Garrett K. Gomez
Todd A. Pletcher
Glencrest Farm (Lessee)
1+ 3 ⁄8 miles
2:12.98
$150,000
II
[ 35]
2005
Sauvage (FR)
4
Javier Castellano
Thomas Albertrani
William Diamant
1+ 3 ⁄8 miles
2:15.65
$150,000
II
[ 36]
2004
Moscow Burning
4
Mike E. Smith
James M. Cassidy
Jeff Mariani, Michael Nentwig & Dallas Van Kempen
1+ 3 ⁄8 miles
2:18.24
$150,000
II
[ 37]
2003
Mariensky
4
John R. Velazquez
Christophe Clement
Waterville Lake Stable
1+ 3 ⁄8 miles
2:28.19
$150,000
II
[ 14]
2002
Tweedside
4
John R. Velazquez
Todd A. Pletcher
Eugene & Laura Melnyk
1+ 3 ⁄8 miles
2:13.63
$150,000
II
[ 38]
2001
Critical Eye
4
Michael J. Luzzi
Scott M. Schwartz
Herbert T. & Carol A. Schwartz
1+ 3 ⁄8 miles
2:18.18
$150,000
II
Off turf [ 39]
2000
Lisieux Rose (IRE)
5
Jose A. Santos
Christophe Clement
Moyglare Stud
1+ 3 ⁄8 miles
2:14.16
$150,000
II
[ 40]
1999
Soaring Softly
4
Mike E. Smith
James J. Toner
Joan G. & John W. Phillips
1+ 3 ⁄8 miles
2:15.11
$150,000
II
[ 41]
1998
Maxzene
5
Jose A. Santos
Thomas J. Skiffington
Fusao Sekiguchi
1+ 3 ⁄8 miles
2:14.17
$150,000
II
[ 42]
1997
Maxzene
4
Mike E. Smith
Thomas J. Skiffington
Ken-Mort Stable
1+ 3 ⁄8 miles
2:11.57
$150,000
II
[ 43]
1996
Chelsey Flower
5
Robbie Davis
Nicholas P. Zito
Farfellow Farm
1+ 3 ⁄8 miles
2:12.64
$112,200
II
[ 44]
1995
Duda
4
Jerry D. Bailey
William I. Mott
Madeleine A. Paulson
1+ 3 ⁄8 miles
2:13.69
$109,500
II
[ 45]
1994
Market Booster
5
Jose A. Santos
D. Wayne Lukas
Moyglare Stud
1+ 3 ⁄8 miles
2:11.69
$111,600
III
[ 46]
1993
Trampoli
4
Mike E. Smith
Christophe Clement
Paul de Moussac
1+ 3 ⁄8 miles
2:14.08
$112,800
III
[ 47]
1992
§ Ratings
4
Jean Cruguet
Jonathan E. Sheppard
Augustin Stable
1+ 3 ⁄8 miles
2:15.14
$125,000
III
[ 48]
1991
Crockadore
4
Mike E. Smith
William I. Mott
Timothy Mahony
1+ 3 ⁄8 miles
2:14.80
$119,600
III
[ 49]
1990
Destiny Dance
4
Jose A. Santos
Flint S. Schulhofer
Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum
1+ 3 ⁄8 miles
2:19.20
$91,800
III
Off turf [ 50]
1989
Love You by Heart
4
Jean Cruguet
John M. Veitch
Darby Dan Farm
1+ 3 ⁄8 miles
2:12.60
$120,800
II
[ 51]
1988
Nastique
4
Robbie Davis
Stephen A. DiMauro
Chaus Stable
1+ 3 ⁄8 miles
2:16.40
$118,400
II
[ 52]
1987
§ Steal a Kiss
4
Eddie Maple
John M. Veitch
Darby Dan Farm
1+ 3 ⁄8 miles
2:23.80
$122,800
II
[ 53]
1986
Possible Mate
5
Jean-Luc Samyn
Philip G. Johnson
Thomas P. Evans
1+ 3 ⁄8 miles
2:14.00
$125,800
II
[ 54]
1985
Persian Tiara (IRE)
5
Jorge Velasquez
Adrian J. Maxwell
Mrs. Theodore P. Donahue
1+ 3 ⁄8 miles
2:16.00
$122,000
II
[ 55]
1984
Sabin
4
Eddie Maple
Woodford C. Stephens
Henryk de Kwiatkowski
1+ 3 ⁄8 miles
2:12.80
$119,800
II
[ 13]
1983
Sabin
3
Eddie Maple
Woodford C. Stephens
Henryk de Kwiatkowski
1+ 3 ⁄8 miles
2:13.80
$113,200
II
[ 56]
1982
Castle Royale
4
Jimmy J. Miranda
John P. Campo
Dogwood Stable
1+ 3 ⁄8 miles
2:14.20
$110,100
II
Division 1 [ 57]
Dana Calqui (ARG)
4
Ángel Cordero Jr.
Stephen A. DiMauro
Irwin Feiner
2:13.00
$110,100
Division 2 [ 58]
1981
Love Sign
4
Ruben Hernandez
Sidney J. Watters Jr.
Stephen C. Clark Jr.
1+ 3 ⁄8 miles
2:13.00
$112,800
II
[ 59]
1980
The Very One
5
Charlie Cooke
Stephen A. DiMauro
Helen Polinger
1+ 3 ⁄8 miles
2:13.00
$119,200
II
[ 60]
1979
Terpsichorist
4
Eddie Maple
Woodford C. Stephens
Hickory Tree Stable
1+ 1 ⁄4 miles
2:01.60
$112,000
II
[ 61]
1978
Late Bloomer
4
Jorge Velasquez
John M. Gaver Jr.
Greentree Stable
1+ 1 ⁄4 miles
2:01.00
$114,800
II
[ 62]
1977
Glowing Tribute
4
Jorge Velasquez
MacKenzie Miller
Rokeby Stable
1+ 1 ⁄4 miles
1:59.60
$109,500
II
[ 11]
At Aqueduct
1976
Glowing Tribute
3
Pat Day
J. Elliott Burch
Rokeby Stable
1+ 1 ⁄8 miles
1:49.20
$84,500
II
Division 1 [ 10]
§ Fleet Victress
4
Pat Day
MacKenzie Miller
Ralph Kercheval
1:49.00
$86,000
Division 2 [ 63]
At Belmont Park
1975
Gems And Roses
5
Mike Venezia
Thomas J. Kelly
Townsend B. Martin
1+ 1 ⁄4 miles
2:01.60
$57,900
II
[ 64]
At Aqueduct
1974
North Broadway
4
Ángel Cordero Jr.
Woodford C. Stephens
Tadao Tamashima
1+ 3 ⁄16 miles
1:56.20
$58,650
II
Off turf [ 9]
1973
Shearwater
4
Ángel Cordero Jr.
Lou Rondinello
Darby Dan Farm
1+ 3 ⁄16 miles
1:59.80
$59,350
II
[ 65]
1972
Sydneys Nurse
4
Jacinto Vásquez
Thomas J. Kelly
Brookmeade Stable
1+ 3 ⁄16 miles
1:57.00
$45,850
Division 1 [ 66]
Inca Queen
4
Garth Patterson
George T. Poole
Cornelius Vanderbilt Whitney
1:56.40
$46,350
Division 2 [ 67]
1971
Princess Pout
5
Jean Cruguet
D. Mike Smithwick
June H. McKnight
1+ 3 ⁄16 miles
1:56.60
$58,900
[ 68]
1970
Princess Pout
4
Jean Cruguet
D. Mike Smithwick
June H. McKnight
1+ 3 ⁄16 miles
1:56.40
$45,600
Division 1 [ 8]
Pattee Canyon
5
John L. Rotz
Stanley M. Rieser
Barbara Hunter
1:57.40
$45,600
Division 2 [ 69]
1969
Symona II (IRE)
3
Jorge Velasquez
Angel Penna Sr.
Gustave Ring
1+ 3 ⁄16 miles
1:55.80
$59,200
[ 70]
1968
Ludham (IRE)
4
Jacinto Vásquez
Frank I. Wright
Happy Hill Farm
1+ 3 ⁄16 miles
1:54.80
$46,800
Division 1 [ 71]
Politely
5
Ángel Cordero Jr.
George M. Baker
Bohemia Stable
1:55.40
$46,300
Division 2 [ 72]
1967
Indian Sunlite
4
Heliodoro Gustines
Sherrill W. Ward
George M. Humphrey
1+ 3 ⁄16 miles
1:54.80
$57,600
[ 73]
1966
§ Straight Deal
4
Walter Blum
Hirsch Jacobs
Ethel D. Jacobs
1+ 3 ⁄16 miles
1:55.40
$57,100
[ 74]
1965
Snow Scene II (ARG)
5
Braulio Baeza
Thomas J. Kelly
Esther D. du Pont
1+ 3 ⁄16 miles
1:56.80
$58,100
[ 75]
1964
Intervene
4
Manuel Ycaza
William H. Dixon
Baird C. Brittingham
1+ 1 ⁄16 miles
1:46.40
$29,900
[ 76]
1963
Cicada
4
Larry Adams
Casey Hayes
Meadow Stable
1+ 1 ⁄16 miles
1:42.40
$28,050
[ 5]
1962
Rose O'Neill
4
Manuel Ycaza
Ted Saladin
Bert W. Martin
1 mile
1:34.20
$28,700
Off turf [ 4]
1961
Wolfram
5
Ismael Valenzuela
Burley Parke
Harbor View Farm
1+ 1 ⁄8 miles
1:50.60
$28,200
3YO+ [ 77]
1960
Tharp
6
Raymond York
Lucien Laurin
Carleton H. Palmer
1+ 1 ⁄8 miles
1:49.00
$29,550
3YO+ [ 3]
At Jamaica Race Course
1959
Greek Star
4
Hedley Woodhouse
Charles V. Reynolds
Sidney M. Barton
1+ 1 ⁄16 miles
1:42.20
$27,950
3YO+ [ 2]
1958
Race not held
1957
By Jeepers
4
Jimmy Combest
A. Nicholas Combest
Copalan Stable
6 furlongs
1:11.40
$15,000
3YO+ [ 1]
Legend:
Dirt
Turf
Notes:
§ Ran as an entry
Initial Sheepshead Bay Handicap (1888–1910)
The original Sheepshead Bay Handicap was open to horses age three and older and was contested on dirt at a distance of one mile (8 furlongs ). It was last run in June 1910 after the Republican controlled New York Legislature under Governor Charles Evans Hughes passed the Hart–Agnew anti-betting legislation on June 11, 1908. The owners of Sheepshead Bay Race Track, and other racing facilities in New York State, struggled to stay in business without betting.[ 78] However, further restrictive legislation was passed by the New York Legislature in 1910 which resulted in the deepening of the financial crisis for track operators and led to a complete shut down of racing across the state during 1911 and 1912. When a Court ruling saw racing return in 1913 it was too late for the Sheepshead Bay facility and it never reopened.
Historical notes
Sir Walter finished third in the two editions of the race when it was won by Don Alonzo in 1894[ 79] and the following year by future U.S. Racing Hall of Fame inductee, Domino .[ 80] In 1900, another future Hall of Fame inductee, Imp , finished third to longshot winner Greyfeld.[ 81] A third future Hall of Fame inductee, the great filly Maskette , ran second to King James in the final edition in 1910.[ 82]
Records
Speed record:
Most wins:
No horse won this race more than once.
Most wins by a jockey :
Most wins by an owner:
No owner won this event more than once.
Winners
Earlier winners
1893 – Pickpocket
1892 – Tournament
1891 – Ridge Morrow
1890 – Loantaka
1889 – King Crab
1888 – Terra Cotta
See also
References
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^ "2018 Sheepshead Bay Stakes Grade 2 - (race 6)" . Equibase . 5 May 2018. Retrieved 20 April 2021 .
^ "2017 Sheepshead Bay Stakes Grade 2 - (race 4)" . Equibase . 6 May 2017. Retrieved 20 April 2021 .
^ "2016 Sheepshead Bay Stakes Grade 2 - (race 11)" . Equibase . 7 May 2016. Retrieved 20 April 2021 .
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^ "2009 Sheepshead Bay Stakes Grade 2 - (race 9)" . Equibase . 23 May 2009. Retrieved 20 April 2021 .
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^ "1991 Sheepshead Bay Handicap Grade 3 - (race 8)" . Equibase . 14 July 1991. Retrieved 20 April 2021 .
^ "Destiny Dance wins on dirt – (race 8: held 1 July 1990)" . Lexington Herald-Leader . The Associated Press . 2 July 1990. p. 31. Retrieved 20 April 2021 .
^ " 'Love You' sets stakes record – (race 8: held 2 July 1989)" . Central New Jersey Home News . The Associated Press . 3 July 1989. p. 26. Retrieved 20 April 2021 .
^ "Nastique nabs Sheepshead Bay 'Cap – (race 8: held 25 June 1988)" . The Courier-Journal . New York Times . The Associated Press . 26 June 1988. p. 47. Retrieved 20 April 2021 .
^ Harris, Russ (14 June 1987). "Steal A Kiss 1st in Sheepshead – (race 8: held 13 June 1987)" . New York Daily News . p. 108. Retrieved 21 April 2021 .
^ "Possible Mate wins by three in Sheepshead – (race 8: held 28 June 1986)" . The Courier-Journal . The Associated Press . 29 June 1986. p. 52. Retrieved 21 April 2021 .
^ "Persian Tiara wins Sheepshead Bay 'Cap – (race 8: held 29 June 1985)" . White Plains Journal News . The Associated Press . 30 June 1985. p. 60. Retrieved 20 April 2021 .
^ Whelan, Tom (17 July 1983). "Stephens-trained Sabin nabs Sheepshead Bay 'Cap – (race 8: held 16 July 1983)" . White Plains Journal News . p. 52. Retrieved 20 April 2021 .
^ "LOngshots win Sheepshead Bay Stakes – (race 6 (Div. 1): held 24 July 1982)" . Democrat and Chronicle . United Press International . 25 July 1982. p. 91. Retrieved 21 April 2021 .
^ Gaffer, Wes (25 July 1982). "Dana Calqui, Castle Royale surprise; Win Sheepshead divisions; Cupecoy's Joy runs last – (race 8 (Div. 2): held 24 July 1982)" . New York Daily News . p. 91. Retrieved 21 April 2021 .
^ Kellner, Jenny (26 July 1981). "Sheepshead Bay Handicap to Love Sign – (race 8: held 25 July 1981)" . New York Daily News . p. 131. Retrieved 21 April 2021 .
^ Whelan, Tom (27 July 1980). "Very One wins at Belmont – (race 8: held 26 July 1980)" . White Plains Journal News . p. 53. Retrieved 21 April 2021 .
^ "Terpsichorist wins at Belmont Park – (race 8: held 28 July 1979)" . Central New Jersey Home News . The Associated Press . 29 July 1979. p. 22. Retrieved 21 April 2021 .
^ "Late Bloomer Wins Sheepshead Bay Race – (race 8: held 15 July 1978)" . Hartford Courant . The Associated Press . 16 July 1978. p. 13. Retrieved 20 April 2021 .
^ "A Big Day For Day In Sheepshead Bay – (race 8: held 17 July 1976)" . Morristown Daily Record . The Associated Press . 18 July 1976. p. 33. Retrieved 21 April 2021 .
^ Ward, Gene (4 July 1975). "Gems And Roses 1st In Four-Way Finish – (race 7: held 3 July 1975)" . New York Daily News . p. 53. Retrieved 20 April 2021 .
^ "A 'first' for Shearwater in Sheepshead at Aqueduct – (race 8: held 23 June 1973)" . Central New Jersey Home News . The Associated Press . 24 June 1973. p. 32. Retrieved 20 April 2021 .
^ "Sydneys Nurse, Inca Qeen Prevail in Sheepshead 'Cap – (race 7: held 1 July 1972)" . Central New Jersey Home News . The Associated Press . 2 July 1972. p. 26. Retrieved 21 April 2021 .
^ "Stretch Runs Decide Sheepshead Bay 'Cap – (race 8: held 1 July 1972)" . Hartford Courant . The Associated Press . 2 July 1972. p. 64. Retrieved 21 April 2021 .
^ "Princess Pout First In Sheepshead Bay – (race 7: held 3 July 1971)" . Philadelphia Inquirer . The Associated Press . 4 July 1971. p. 36. Retrieved 20 April 2021 .
^ "Aqueduct Results – (race 7: held 18 July 1970)" . Central New Jersey Home News . The Associated Press . 19 July 1970. p. 41. Retrieved 20 April 2021 .
^ "Symona II Is First At Big A – (race 7: held 5 July 1969)" . Hackensack Record . The Associated Press . 6 July 1969. p. 46. Retrieved 20 April 2021 .
^ McCulley, Jim (7 July 1968). "Sheepshead: Ludham, Politely – (race 6: held 6 July 1968)" . New York Daily News . p. 105. Retrieved 20 April 2021 .
^ "Ludham Shares Aqueduct Race With Politely – (race 7: held 6 July 1968)" . Miami Herald . Herald Wire Services. 7 July 1968. p. 79. Retrieved 21 April 2021 .
^ "Indian Sunlite Wins, Sets Record in Stakes – (race 7: held 8 July 1967)" . Philadelphia Inquirer . The Associated Press . 9 July 1967. p. 64. Retrieved 21 April 2021 .
^ "Straight Deal Straight Deal Beats Mount Regina; Jacobs Entry One-Three; Treachery Finishes Third Over Grass Course – (race 7: held 9 July 1966)" . Baltimore Sun . The Associated Press . 10 July 1966. p. 38. Retrieved 21 April 2021 .
^ Miller, Norm (11 July 1965). "Snow Scene's Hot Finish Decides 58G Sheepshead – (race 7: held 10 July 1965)" . New York Daily News . p. 118. Retrieved 20 April 2021 .
^ Gaffer, Wes (14 July 1964). "Objection Denied, Ycaza Scores With Intervene – (race 7: held 13 July 1964)" . New York Daily News . p. 91. Retrieved 20 April 2021 .
^ Kieran, Chris (17 July 1961). "Wolfram Necks Out Wise Ship – (race 7: held 16 July 1961)" . New York Daily News . p. 102. Retrieved 21 April 2021 .
^ "KEEP UP BETTING BAN.; Strict Enforcement of the Law at Sheepshead Bay Races" . The New York Times . September 1908.
^ "LAMPLIGHTER WINS a RACE; OLD FAVORITES APPEAR ON SHEEPSHEAD BAY TRACK. Kingston Greeted with Much Applause by the Old-Time Rncegoers, but the Best He Could do Was to Run Third -- Don Alonzo Upsets Mr. Dwyer's Calculations by Winning; the Sheepshead Bay Handicap -- Good Racing in Cool Breezes" . The New York Times . 27 June 1894.
^ "DR. PIM BEATS MAHONEY; the Visitors Now a Tie for First Place in Neighborhood Club Tourney. CHACE BEATEN BY THE IRISH PLAYER Foreigners Will Play off To-morrow for First Prize -- Some Good Tennis by the Cracks" . The New York Times . 30 June 1895.
^ "FIVE ACCIDENTS IN ONE STEEPLECHASE; It Was a Sheepshead Bay Comedy Instead of Tragedy at That. IMP WAS BEATEN ONCE MORE Harlem Lane, Maribert, Water Color, Greyfeld, Trillion, and First Whip Were Winners of the Six Races" . The New York Times . 24 June 1900.
^ "KING JAMES BEATS KEEne's MASKETTE; Rough Riding of Shilling and Dugan Subject of Criticism at Sheepshead Bay" . The New York Times . 24 June 1910.