2019 H. Allen Jerkens S. Presented by Runhappy

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In a dramatic photo finish involving three horses, Mind Control was declared the victor by a nose over a stout-closing Hog Creek Hustle and Shancelot in the $500,000 H. Allen Jerkens Stakes.

The 3-year-old son of Stay Thirsty is perfect in two starts at the Spa, having won last year’s Grade 1 Hopeful Stakes while on the front end. John Velazquez gave him a stalking trip in the Jerkens, and he cut through horses late to get the win. The seven furlongs went in 1:21.43.

With Shancelot a strong 3-10 favorite, Mind Control paid $22.80.

Shancelot, by Shanghai Bobby, ran off the screen July 28 in the Grade 2 Amsterdam Stakes, winning by 12 1/2 lengths and getting 6 1/2 furlongs in 1:14.01. Owned by Ivan Rodriguez, Albert Crawford, and Michelle Crawford, he’s trained by Jorge Navarro.

Perhaps the “Graveyard of Favorites” and an additional half-furlong got the best of him. Dropping a Grade 1 race by two noses should hardly tarnish his speedy reputation.—Evan Hammonds

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Fastest Time (since 1976): 1:20:54
Greatest Winning Margin (since 1976): 5 1/2 lengths

Date	Past Winner	Trainer	Jockey	Owner
08/23/2024	Domestic Product Trainer / Chad C. Brown Jockey / Flavien Prat Owner / Klaravich Stables, Inc.	Chad C. Brown	Flavien Prat	Klaravich Stables, Inc.
08/25/2023	One in Vermillion Trainer / Esteban Martinez Jockey / Irad Ortiz, Jr. Owner / Jonathan Kalman	Esteban Martinez	Irad Ortiz, Jr.	Jonathan Kalman
08/26/2022	Jack Christopher Trainer / Chad C. Brown Jockey / Jose L. Ortiz Owner / Bakke, Jim, Isbister, Gerald, Coolmore Stud and Brant, Peter M.	Chad C. Brown	Jose L. Ortiz	Bakke, Jim, Isbister, Gerald, Coolmore Stud and Brant, Peter M.
08/27/2021	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
07/31/2020	Echo Town Trainer / Steven M. Asmussen Jockey / Ricardo Santana, Jr. Owner / L and N Racing LLC	Steven M. Asmussen	Ricardo Santana, Jr.	L and N Racing LLC
08/23/2019	Mind Control Trainer / Gregory D. Sacco Jockey / John R. Velazquez Owner / Red Oak Stable (Brunetti) and Madaket Stables LLC	Gregory D. Sacco	John R. Velazquez	Red Oak Stable (Brunetti) and Madaket Stables LLC
08/24/2018	Promises Fulfilled Trainer / Dale L. Romans Jockey / Luis Saez Owner / Robert J. Baron	Dale L. Romans	Luis Saez	Robert J. Baron
08/25/2017	Practical Joke Trainer / Chad C. Brown Jockey / Joel Rosario Owner / Klaravich Stables, Inc. and Lawrence, William H.	Chad C. Brown	Joel Rosario	Klaravich Stables, Inc. and Lawrence, William H.
08/26/2016	Drefong Trainer / Bob Baffert Jockey / Mike E. Smith Owner / Charles Chu	Bob Baffert	Mike E. Smith	Charles Chu
08/28/2015	Runhappy Trainer / Maria Borell Jockey / Edgar S. Prado Owner / James McIngvale	Maria Borell	Edgar S. Prado	James McIngvale
08/22/2014	The Big Beast Trainer / Anthony W. Dutrow Jockey / Javier Castellano Owner / Lieblong, Alex and JoAnn	Anthony W. Dutrow	Javier Castellano	Lieblong, Alex and JoAnn
08/23/2013	Capo Bastone Trainer / Todd A. Pletcher Jockey / Irad Ortiz, Jr. Owner / Eclipse Thoroughbred Partners	Todd A. Pletcher	Irad Ortiz, Jr.	Eclipse Thoroughbred Partners
08/24/2012	WIlly Beamin Trainer / Richard E. Dutrow Jockey / Alan Garcia Owner / James A. Riccio	Richard E. Dutrow	Alan Garcia	James A. Riccio
08/26/2011	Caleb's Posse Trainer / Donnie K. Von Hemel Jockey / Rajiv Maragh Owner / McNeill Stables and Cheyenne Stables, LLC	Donnie K. Von Hemel	Rajiv Maragh	McNeill Stables and Cheyenne Stables, LLC
08/27/2010	Discreetly Mine Trainer / Todd A. Pletcher Jockey / John R. Velazquez Owner / E. Paul Robsham Stables LLC	Todd A. Pletcher	John R. Velazquez	E. Paul Robsham Stables LLC
08/28/2009	Capt. Candyman Can Trainer / Ian R. Wilkes Jockey / Javier Castellano Owner / Rauch, Joseph and Zell, David	Ian R. Wilkes	Javier Castellano	Rauch, Joseph and Zell, David
08/22/2008	Visionaire Trainer / Michael R. Matz Jockey / Alan Garcia Owner / Team Valor International and Vision Racing LLC	Michael R. Matz	Alan Garcia	Team Valor International and Vision Racing LLC
08/24/2007	Hard Spun Trainer / J. Larry Jones Jockey / Mario G. Pino Owner / Fox Hill Farms, Inc.	J. Larry Jones	Mario G. Pino	Fox Hill Farms, Inc.
08/25/2006	Henny Hughes Trainer / Kiaran P. McLaughlin Jockey / John R. Velazquez Owner / Zabeel Racing International, Corp	Kiaran P. McLaughlin	John R. Velazquez	Zabeel Racing International, Corp
08/26/2005	Lost in the Fog Trainer / Greg Gilchrist Jockey / Russell A. Baze Owner / Harry J. Aleo	Greg Gilchrist	Russell A. Baze	Harry J. Aleo
08/27/2004	Pomeroy Trainer / Patrick L. Biancone Jockey / Edgar S. Prado Owner / Tabor, Michael B. and Smith, Derrick	Patrick L. Biancone	Edgar S. Prado	Tabor, Michael B. and Smith, Derrick
08/22/2003	Valid Video Trainer / Dennis J. Manning Jockey / Joe Bravo Owner / Mac Fehsenfeld	Dennis J. Manning	Joe Bravo	Mac Fehsenfeld
08/23/2002	Gygistar Trainer / Mark A. Hennig Jockey / John R. Velazquez Owner / Edward P. Evans	Mark A. Hennig	John R. Velazquez	Edward P. Evans
08/24/2001	Squirtle Squirt Trainer / Robert J. Frankel Jockey / Jerry D. Bailey Owner / David Joseph Lanzman	Robert J. Frankel	Jerry D. Bailey	David Joseph Lanzman
08/25/2000	More Than Ready Trainer / Todd A. Pletcher Jockey / Pat Day Owner / James T. Scatuorchio	Todd A. Pletcher	Pat Day	James T. Scatuorchio
08/27/1999	Forestry Trainer / Bob Baffert Jockey / Chris W. Antley Owner / Jones, Aaron U. and Marie D.	Bob Baffert	Chris W. Antley	Jones, Aaron U. and Marie D.
08/28/1998	Secret Firm Trainer / H. Graham Motion Jockey / Edgar S. Prado Owner / Mea Culpa Stables, Inc.	H. Graham Motion	Edgar S. Prado	Mea Culpa Stables, Inc.
08/22/1997	Tale of the Cat Trainer / John H. Forbes Jockey / Julie A. Krone Owner / Phantom House Farm	John H. Forbes	Julie A. Krone	Phantom House Farm
08/23/1996	Honour and Glory Trainer / D. Wayne Lukas Jockey / Jose A. Santos Owner / Michael B. Tabor	D. Wayne Lukas	Jose A. Santos	Michael B. Tabor
08/18/1995	Top Account Trainer / Neil J. Howard Jockey / Pat Day Owner / William S. Farish	Neil J. Howard	Pat Day	William S. Farish
08/19/1994	Chimes Band Trainer / D. Wayne Lukas Jockey / Jerry D. Bailey Owner / Fares Farm	D. Wayne Lukas	Jerry D. Bailey	Fares Farm
08/20/1993	Mi Cielo Trainer / Peter M. Vestal Jockey / Mike E. Smith Owner / Tom M. Carey	Peter M. Vestal	Mike E. Smith	Tom M. Carey
08/21/1992	Salt Lake Trainer / D. Wayne Lukas Jockey / Mike E. Smith Owner / William T. Young	D. Wayne Lukas	Mike E. Smith	William T. Young
08/16/1991	Take Me Out Trainer / William I. Mott Jockey / Mike E. Smith Owner / unknown owner	William I. Mott	Mike E. Smith	unknown owner
08/17/1990	Housebuster Trainer / Warren A. Croll, Jr. Jockey / Craig Perret Owner / Levy Robert P	Warren A. Croll, Jr.	Craig Perret	Levy Robert P
08/18/1989	Houston Trainer / D. Wayne Lukas Jockey / Pat Day Owner / French L R Jr	D. Wayne Lukas	Pat Day	French L R Jr
08/19/1988	King's Nest Trainer / Richard E. Dutrow, Sr. Jockey / Chris J. McCarron Owner / Bender Sondra D	Richard E. Dutrow, Sr.	Chris J. McCarron	Bender Sondra D
08/21/1987	Templar Hill Trainer / Paul D. Seefeldt Jockey / Chris J. McCarron Owner / Kowitz E J	Paul D. Seefeldt	Chris J. McCarron	Kowitz E J
08/16/1985	Pancho Villa Trainer / D. Wayne Lukas Jockey / D. G. McHargue Owner / French L R Jr	D. Wayne Lukas	D. G. McHargue	French L R Jr
08/17/1984	Commemorate Trainer / Lazaro S. Barrera Jockey / Frank Lovato, Jr. Owner / Jacobs Ethel D	Lazaro S. Barrera	Frank Lovato, Jr.	Jacobs Ethel D