2026 Forego Stakes Race Results

Exotic Payoffs:

• $1 Exacta (2-6): $9.36
• $1 Exacta (2-3): $39.81
• $0.50 Trifecta (2-6-3): $42.74
• $0.50 Trifecta (2-3-6): $73.45
• $0.10 Superfecta (2-6-3-4): $19.78
• $0.10 Superfecta (2-3-6-4): $31.71

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History of the Forego Stakes

The Forego Stakes, named in honor of the legendary gelding Forego, has been a Saratoga staple since its inauguration in 1980. Forego, a three-time Horse of the Year and Hall of Famer, became one of racing’s most beloved champions thanks to his versatility and remarkable longevity throughout the 1970s. The race bearing his name quickly grew in prestige, evolving into one of the premier late-summer dirt sprints in North America.

Run at seven furlongs on the Saratoga dirt, the Grade 1 Forego consistently attracts some of the nation’s top older horses. Over the years, it has served as a proving ground for sprinters and milers alike, often highlighting horses with the speed to compete in top-level sprints and the stamina to stretch out into longer distances. Its timing on the Travers undercard makes it one of the most anticipated supporting features of Saratoga’s marquee meet.

Several of racing’s modern stars have added their names to the Forego’s honor roll. Notable winners include Groovy (1987), Housebuster (1991), Left Bank (2002), and City Zip (2001), with each reaffirming their brilliance at seven furlongs. More recently, Whitmore (2018) and Cody’s Wish (2023) used the Forego as a stage to showcase their Grade 1 class, further cementing the race’s reputation as a launching pad toward Breeders’ Cup success.

Today, the Forego holds additional international significance as part of the Breeders’ Cup “Win and You’re In” Challenge Series. Since being linked to the Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile, the race provides not only a coveted Grade 1 trophy but also a guaranteed berth on racing’s biggest stage, making it one of Saratoga’s most influential fixtures for older dirt specialists.

All-Time Results of the Forego Stakes