Breeders’ Cup Challenge Series > John A. Nerud Stakes
John A. Nerud Stakes Race Facts
- Location: Belmont Park, Elmont, NY
- Inaugural Race: 2008
- Distance: 7 Furlongs
- Track Type: Dirt
- Age Qualifications: Three-years-olds and up
- 2021 Purse: $250,000
- 2021 Race Date: Saturday, July 4th
2021 John A. Nerud Stakes Race Results
| POST | HORSE | JOCKEY / TRAINER | WIN / PLACE / SHOW |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Mind Control | John R. Velazquez / Todd A. Pletcher | $12.80 / $3.40 / $2.80 |
| 1 | Firenze Fire | Irad Ortiz, Jr. / Kelly J. Breen | $2.30 / $2.10 |
| 6 | Three Technique | Manuel Franco / Jeremiah C. Englehart | $3.10 |
| 4 | Top Seed | Jose L. Ortiz / Claude R. McGaughey III | |
| 5 | Wicked Trick | Jose Lezcano / Linda Rice | |
| 3 | American Power | Joel Rosario / Rob Atras |
Exotic Payoffs:
- $1.00 Exacta (2-1) Paid: $11.50
- $0.50 Trifecta (2-1-6) Paid: $17.25
- $0.10 Superfecta (2-1-6-4) Paid: $13.20
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John A. Nerud Stakes Race History
Founded in 2008, the John A. Nelrud Stakes is a Grade II thoroughbred race held in Elmont, NY at Belmont Park. First run as the James Marvin Stakes, the race was known as the Belmont Sprint Championship Stakes until 2018 when the name was changed to honor John Nerud, the famed owner and trainer who was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1972. Jockeys Joel Rosario and Cornelio Velasquez have won the race twice in their careers.
Since 2017, the race has been a “win and you’re in” qualifying race for the Breeders’ Cup Sprint.
John A. Nerud Stakes Past Winners
| Year | Winner | Jockey / Trainer | Distance (F) / Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Mind Control | John R. Velazquez / Todd A. Pletcher | 7 F / 1:21.94 |
| 2020 | No race | ||
| 2019 | Promises Fulfilled | Luis Saez / Dale L. Romans | 7 F / 1:21.75 |
| 2018 | Limousine Liberal | José Ortiz / Ben Colebrook | 7 F / 1:21.53 |
| 2017 | Mind Your Biscuits | Joel Rosario / Chad Summers | 7 F / 1:21.84 |
| 2016 | A. P. Indian | Joe Bravo / Arnaud Delacour | 7 F / 1:21.41 |
| 2015 | Private Zone | Martin Pedroza / Jorge Navarro | 7 F / 1:22.57 |
| 2014 | Clearly Now | Jose Lezcano / Brian Lynch | 7 F / 1:19.96 |
| 2013 | Sage Valley | Cornelio Velásquez / Rudy Rodriguez | 7 F / 1:22.49 |
| 2012 | Pacific Ocean | Joel Rosario / Richard Dutrow Jr. | 7 F / 1:22.53 |
| 2011 | Jackson Bend | Corey Nakatani / Nicholas Zito | 7 F / 1:20.91 |
| 2010 | Vineyard Haven | Alan Garcia / Saeed bin Suroor | 7 F / 1:22.30 |
| 2009 | Gold Trippi | Cornelio Velásquez / Stanley Hough | 7 F / 1:22.30 |
| 2008 | Eternal Star | Ramon Domínguez / Michael Trombetta | 6 F / 1:08.79 |