2023 Herb Moelis Memorial Saratoga Special S.

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Open to 2-year-olds and contested at a distance of 6 1/2 furlongs on Saratoga’s dirt main track, the Saratoga Special is one of the three major stakes for 2-year-olds run during the Saratoga meet, the others being the Sanford and Hopeful Stakes. First run in 1901, the Saratoga Special was a winner-take-all race until 1959 before becoming a stakes race.

Only four horses have swept all three major 2-year-old stakes races at Saratoga, with the most recent being City Zip. Eddie Arcaro holds the most wins for a jockey with seven wins from 1935 to 1959.

Open to 2-year-olds and contested at a distance of 6 1/2 furlongs on Saratoga’s dirt main track, the Saratoga Special is one of the three major stakes for 2-year-olds run during the Saratoga meet, the others being the Sanford and Hopeful Stakes. First run in 1901, the Saratoga Special was a winner-take-all race until 1959 before becoming a stakes race.

Only four horses have swept all three major 2-year-old stakes races at Saratoga, with the most recent being City Zip. Eddie Arcaro holds the most wins for a jockey with seven wins from 1935 to 1959.

Many famous horses such as Swaps, Top Flight, Whirlaway, Native Dancer, Nearctic, and Wale have won the Saratoga Special during their 2-year-old campaign.

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Fastest Time (since 1976): 1:09:00
Greatest Winning Margin (since 1976): 10 1/2 lengths

Date	Past Winner	Trainer	Jockey	Owner
08/09/2024	Showcase Trainer / Todd A. Pletcher Jockey / Irad Ortiz, Jr. Owner / Harrell Ventures, LLC	Todd A. Pletcher	Irad Ortiz, Jr.	Harrell Ventures, LLC
08/11/2023	Rhyme Schemes Trainer / Norm W. Casse Jockey / Ricardo Santana, Jr. Owner / Pura Vida Investments LLC	Norm W. Casse	Ricardo Santana, Jr.	Pura Vida Investments LLC
08/12/2022	Damon's Mound Trainer / Michelle Lovell Jockey / Gabriel Saez Owner / Love, Michele and Cliff	Michelle Lovell	Gabriel Saez	Love, Michele and Cliff
08/13/2021	High Oak Trainer / William I. Mott Jockey / Junior Alvarado Owner / LRE Racing LLC and JEH Racing Stable LLC	William I. Mott	Junior Alvarado	LRE Racing LLC and JEH Racing Stable LLC
08/06/2020	Jackie's Warrior Trainer / Steven M. Asmussen Jockey / Joel Rosario Owner / J. Kirk Robison	Steven M. Asmussen	Joel Rosario	J. Kirk Robison
08/09/2019	Green Light Go Trainer / James A. Jerkens Jockey / Junior Alvarado Owner / Stronach Stables	James A. Jerkens	Junior Alvarado	Stronach Stables
08/11/2018	Call Paul Trainer / Jason Servis Jockey / Irad Ortiz, Jr. Owner / Dubb, Michael, Simon, David, Bethlehem Stables LLC and Irom, Bruce	Jason Servis	Irad Ortiz, Jr.	Dubb, Michael, Simon, David, Bethlehem Stables LLC and Irom, Bruce
08/12/2017	Copper Bullet Trainer / Steven M. Asmussen Jockey / Irad Ortiz, Jr. Owner / Winchell Thoroughbreds LLC and Willis Horton Racing LLC	Steven M. Asmussen	Irad Ortiz, Jr.	Winchell Thoroughbreds LLC and Willis Horton Racing LLC
08/13/2016	Gunnevera Trainer / Antonio Sano Jockey / Javier Castellano Owner / Peacock Racing Stables, LLC	Antonio Sano	Javier Castellano	Peacock Racing Stables, LLC
08/15/2015	Exaggerator Trainer / J. Keith Desormeaux Jockey / Junior Alvarado Owner / Big Chief Racing, LLC	J. Keith Desormeaux	Junior Alvarado	Big Chief Racing, LLC
08/09/2014	I Spent It Trainer / Anthony W. Dutrow Jockey / Javier Castellano Owner / Lieblong, Alex and JoAnn	Anthony W. Dutrow	Javier Castellano	Lieblong, Alex and JoAnn
08/10/2013	Corfu Trainer / Todd A. Pletcher Jockey / John R. Velazquez Owner / Tabor, Michael B., Magnier, Mrs. John, and Smith, Derrick	Todd A. Pletcher	John R. Velazquez	Tabor, Michael B., Magnier, Mrs. John, and Smith, Derrick
08/11/2012	Spurious Precision Trainer / Richard A. Violette, Jr. Jockey / Alan Garcia Owner / Klaravich Stables, Inc. and Lawrence, William H.	Richard A. Violette, Jr.	Alan Garcia	Klaravich Stables, Inc. and Lawrence, William H.
08/14/2011	Union Rags Trainer / Michael R. Matz Jockey / Javier Castellano Owner / Chadds Ford Stable	Michael R. Matz	Javier Castellano	Chadds Ford Stable
08/15/2010	Kantharos Trainer / Steven M. Asmussen Jockey / Garrett K. Gomez Owner / Stonestreet Stables LLC	Steven M. Asmussen	Garrett K. Gomez	Stonestreet Stables LLC
08/19/2009	D' Funnybone Trainer / Richard E. Dutrow Jockey / Edgar S. Prado Owner / Paul P. Pompa, Jr.	Richard E. Dutrow	Edgar S. Prado	Paul P. Pompa, Jr.
08/13/2008	Run Away and Hide Trainer / Ronny W. Werner Jockey / Robby Albarado Owner / Kirk, Ronald K., Bates, John C., and Riordan, Michael	Ronny W. Werner	Robby Albarado	Kirk, Ronald K., Bates, John C., and Riordan, Michael
08/15/2007	Kodiak Kowboy Trainer / Steven M. Asmussen Jockey / Shaun Bridgmohan Owner / Vinery Stables and Fox Hill Farm	Steven M. Asmussen	Shaun Bridgmohan	Vinery Stables and Fox Hill Farm
08/16/2006	Chace City Trainer / Scott Blasi Jockey / Edgar S. Prado Owner / Gold Square LLC	Scott Blasi	Edgar S. Prado	Gold Square LLC
07/27/2005	Henny Hughes Trainer / Patrick L. Biancone Jockey / Gary L. Stevens Owner / Darley Stable	Patrick L. Biancone	Gary L. Stevens	Darley Stable
08/12/2003	Cuvee Trainer / Steven M. Asmussen Jockey / Jerry D. Bailey Owner / Ron Winchell	Steven M. Asmussen	Jerry D. Bailey	Ron Winchell
08/13/2002	Zavata Trainer / Patrick L. Biancone Jockey / Jerry D. Bailey Owner / Michael B. Tabor	Patrick L. Biancone	Jerry D. Bailey	Michael B. Tabor
08/14/2001	Jump Start Trainer / D. Wayne Lukas Jockey / Pat Day Owner / Overbrook Farm	D. Wayne Lukas	Pat Day	Overbrook Farm
08/15/2000	City Zip Trainer / Linda Rice Jockey / Jose A. Santos Owner / Bowling, Carl and Thompson, Charles R.	Linda Rice	Jose A. Santos	Bowling, Carl and Thompson, Charles R.
08/17/1999	Bevo Trainer / William Badgett, Jr. Jockey / Edgar S. Prado Owner / Peter J. Callahan	William Badgett, Jr.	Edgar S. Prado	Peter J. Callahan
08/18/1998	Prime Directive Trainer / Cynthia G. Reese Jockey / Jorge F. Chavez Owner / Noreen Carpenito	Cynthia G. Reese	Jorge F. Chavez	Noreen Carpenito
08/12/1997	Favorite Trick Trainer / Patrick B. Byrne Jockey / Pat Day Owner / Joseph Lacombe Stable, Inc.	Patrick B. Byrne	Pat Day	Joseph Lacombe Stable, Inc.
08/13/1996	All Chatter Trainer / Stanley M. Hough Jockey / Jorge F. Chavez Owner / Goslow Stable	Stanley M. Hough	Jorge F. Chavez	Goslow Stable
08/09/1995	Bright Launch Trainer / D. Wayne Lukas Jockey / Jose A. Santos Owner / James C. Spence	D. Wayne Lukas	Jose A. Santos	James C. Spence
08/10/1994	Montreal Red Trainer / Flint S. Schulhofer Jockey / Jose A. Santos Owner / Vendome Stables	Flint S. Schulhofer	Jose A. Santos	Vendome Stables
07/28/1993	Dehere Trainer / Reynaldo H. Nobles Jockey / Eddie Maple Owner / Due Process Stable	Reynaldo H. Nobles	Eddie Maple	Due Process Stable
07/29/1992	Tactical Advantage Trainer / Flint S. Schulhofer Jockey / Julie A. Krone Owner / Philip Teinowitz	Flint S. Schulhofer	Julie A. Krone	Philip Teinowitz
07/25/1991	Caller I. D. Trainer / Stanley M. Hough Jockey / Jerry D. Bailey Owner / unknown owner	Stanley M. Hough	Jerry D. Bailey	unknown owner
08/02/1990	To Freedom Trainer / John J. Tammaro, Sr. Jockey / Angel Cordero, Jr. Owner / Heinlein Herman	John J. Tammaro, Sr.	Angel Cordero, Jr.	Heinlein Herman
08/03/1989	Summer Squall Trainer / Neil J. Howard Jockey / Pat Day Owner / Dogwood Stable	Neil J. Howard	Pat Day	Dogwood Stable
08/04/1988	Trapp Mountain Trainer / George R. Arnold, II Jockey / Jerry D. Bailey Owner / Loblolly Stable	George R. Arnold, II	Jerry D. Bailey	Loblolly Stable
08/06/1987	Crusader Sword Trainer / MacKenzie L. Miller Jockey / Robbie G. Davis Owner / Rokeby Stable	MacKenzie L. Miller	Robbie G. Davis	Rokeby Stable
07/31/1986	Gulch Trainer / LeRoy S. Jolley Jockey / Angel Cordero, Jr. Owner / Brant P M	LeRoy S. Jolley	Angel Cordero, Jr.	Brant P M
08/01/1985	Sovereign Don Trainer / D. Wayne Lukas Jockey / Jorge Velasquez Owner / Klein E V	D. Wayne Lukas	Jorge Velasquez	Klein E V
08/02/1984	Chief's Crown Trainer / Roger Laurin Jockey / Donald MacBeth Owner / Rosen A	Roger Laurin	Donald MacBeth	Rosen A
07/31/1983	Swale Trainer / Woodford C. Stephens Jockey / Eddie Maple Owner / Claiborne Farm	Woodford C. Stephens	Eddie Maple	Claiborne Farm
08/08/1982	Victorious Trainer / Eugene Jacobs Jockey / Angel Cordero, Jr. Owner / Allen Herbert	Eugene Jacobs	Angel Cordero, Jr.	Allen Herbert
08/02/1981	Conquistador Cielo Trainer / Woodford C. Stephens Jockey / Eddie Maple Owner / De Kwiatkowski H	Woodford C. Stephens	Eddie Maple	De Kwiatkowski H
08/03/1980	Well Decorated Trainer / Eugene Jacobs Jockey / M. Venezia Owner / Allen Herbert	Eugene Jacobs	M. Venezia	Allen Herbert
08/05/1979	J. P. Brother Trainer / John P. Campo Jockey / Eddie Maple Owner / Diamond Peg Stable	John P. Campo	Eddie Maple	Diamond Peg Stable
08/06/1978	General Assembly Trainer / LeRoy S. Jolley Jockey / D. G. McHargue Owner / Firestone B R	LeRoy S. Jolley	D. G. McHargue	Firestone B R
08/07/1977	Darby Creek Road Trainer / Thomas L. Rondinello Jockey / Angel Cordero, Jr. Owner / Phillips J W	Thomas L. Rondinello	Angel Cordero, Jr.	Phillips J W
08/08/1976	Banquet Table Trainer / George T. Poole, III Jockey / Jacinto Vasquez Owner / Whitney C V	George T. Poole, III	Jacinto Vasquez	Whitney C V