Breeders’ Cup Challenge Series > Pilgrim Stakes
Pilgrim Stakes Race Facts
- Location: Belmont Park, Elmont, NY
- Inaugural Race: 1979
- Distance: 1 1⁄16 miles (8.5 furlongs)
- Track Type: Left-Handed, Turf
- Age Qualifications: Two-year-olds
- 2022 Purse: $200,000
- 2022 Race Date: Sunday, October 2nd
2022 Pilgrim Stakes Race Results
| POST | HORSE | JOCKEY / TRAINER | WIN / PLACE / SHOW |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Major Dude | Irad Ortiz, Jr. / Todd A. Pletcher | $22.40 / $6.70 / $4.20 |
| 10 | I'm Very Busy | Flavien Prat / Chad C. Brown | $2.80 / $2.40 |
| 9 | Lachaise | Jose L. Ortiz / Jorge R. Abreu | $4.60 |
| 2 | Noble Huntsman | Dylan Davis / Mitchell E. Friedman | |
| 7 | Ramblin' Wreck | Manuel Franco / Danny Gargan | |
| 6 | Dataman | Joel Rosario / H. Graham Motion | |
| 5 | Battle of Normandy | Kendrick Carmouche / Claude R. McGaughey III | |
| 12 | Movisitor | Trevor McCarthy / Naoise Agnew | |
| 4 | Bramble Blaze | Madeline Rowland / Michael Dini | |
| 1 | Fly Right | Javier Castellano / Leah Gyarmati | |
| 11 | Torigo | Junior Alvarado / Danny Gargan |
Exotic Payoffs:
- $1.00 Exacta (3-10) Paid: $24.30
- $0.50 Trifecta (3-10-9) Paid: $57.87
- $0.10 Superfecta (3-10-9-2) Paid: $111.20
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Pilgrim Stakes Race History
The Pilgrim Stakes is a Grade II thoroughbred horse race run each year at Belmont Park in Elmont, New York. Inaugurated in 1979 at Aqueduct, the race was named for Pilgrim, the winner of the 1919 Remsen Stakes. Pilgrim was owned by Joseph E. Widener, a renowned art collector and major figure in horse racing in the early 20th century. After finding success as an owner of champion-caliber horses (in both flat and steeplechase events), he went on to acquire a sizable portion of Belmont’s breeding stock, as well as a majority stake in the track itself. He served as the track president from 1925 to 1939.
Both the winningest jockey and trainer, John Velazquez and Todd A. Pletcher respectively, have five victories to their name. The last win for Velazquez came in 2007 atop The Leopard, which happened to be Pletcher’s first win at the race.
As part of the Breeders’ Cup “Win and You’re In” Challenge Series, the winner automatically qualifies for the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf.
Pilgrim Stakes Past Winners
| Year | Winner | Jockey / Trainer | Distance / Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Major Dude | Irad Ortiz Jr. / Todd A. Pletcher | 1 1⁄16 Miles / 1:46.60 |
| 2021 | Annapolis | Irad Ortiz Jr. / Todd A. Pletcher | 1 1⁄16 Miles / 1:41.04 |
| 2020 | Fire At Will | Kendrick Carmouche / Michael J. Maker | 1 1⁄16 Miles / 1:43.46 |
| 2019 | Structor | Irad Ortiz Jr. / Chad C. Brown | 1 1⁄16 Miles / 1:41.46 |
| 2018 | Forty Under | Manuel Franco / Jeremiah C. Englehart | 1 1⁄16 Miles / 1:44.37 |
| 2017 | Seabhac | Luis Saez / Todd A. Pletcher | 1 1⁄16 Miles / 1:43.48 |
| 2016 | Oscar Performance | José L. Ortiz / Brian A. Lynch | 1 1⁄16 Miles / 1:42.88 |
| 2015 | Isotherm | Jose Lezcano / George Weaver | 1 1⁄16 Miles / 1:41.98 |
| 2014 | Imperia | Javier Castellano / Kiaran P. McLaughlin | 1 1⁄16 Miles / 1:41.36 |
| 2013 | Bobby's Kitten | Javier Castellano / Chad C. Brown | 1 1⁄16 Miles / 1:42.37 |
| 2012 | Noble Tune | Ramon A. Dominguez / Chad C. Brown | 1 1⁄16 Miles / 1:47.81 |
| 2011 | Shkspeare Shaliyah | Alex O. Solis / Doodnauth Shivmangal | 1 1⁄16 Miles / 1:51.59 |
| 2010 | Air Support | Rajiv Maragh / Claude R. McGaughey III | 1 1⁄16 Miles / 1:47.87 |
| 2009 | Eskendereya | Javier Castellano / Todd A. Pletcher | 1 Mile / 1:37.85 |
| 2008 | Elusive Bluff | Michael C. Baze / Eric J. Guillot | 1 1⁄16 Miles / 1:47.91 |
| 2007 | The Leopard | John R. Velazquez / Todd A. Pletcher | 1 1⁄16 Miles / 1:41.61 |
| 2006 | Pickapocket | Eibar Coa / Frank A. Alexander | 1 1⁄8 Miles / 1:52.62 |
| 2005 | Fagan's Legacy | Joe Bravo / Kelly J. Breen | 1 1⁄8 Miles / 1:52.11 |
| 2004 | Crown Point | Jose L. Espinoza / David G. Donk | 1 1⁄8 Miles / 1:50.31 |
| 2003 | Timo | John R. Velazquez / William Badgett Jr. | 1 1⁄8 Miles / 1:57.46 |
| 2002 | One Colony | Aaron Gryder / Mark A. Hennig | 1 1⁄8 Miles / 1:51.00 |
| 2001 | Miesque's Approval | Jerry D. Bailey / William I. Mott | 1 1⁄8 Miles / 1:50.80 |
| 2000 | Volponi | John R. Velazquez / Philip G. Johnson | 1 1⁄8 Miles / 1:48.02 |
| 1999 | Kachemak Bay | John R. Velazquez / John P. Campo Jr. | 1 1⁄8 Miles / 1:54.67 |
| 1998 | Incurable Optimist | John R. Velazquez / David G. Donk | 1 1⁄8 Miles / 1:48.05 |
| 1997 | Cryptic Rascal | Mike E. Smith / William Badgett Jr. | 1 1⁄8 Miles / 1:50.83 |
| 1996 | Accelerator | Mike E. Smith / Claude R. McGaughey III | 1 1⁄16 Miles / 1:41.80 |
| 1995 | Play It Again Stan | Herb McCauley / Frank A. Generazio Jr. | 1 1⁄16 Miles / 1:50.20 |
| 1994 | Diplomatic Jet | Jerry D. Bailey / Philip M. Serpe | 1 1⁄16 Miles / 1:46.67 |
| 1993 | Dove Hunt | Jerry D. Bailey / Neil J. Howard | 1 1⁄16 Miles / 1:44.60 |
| 1992 | Awad | Julie Krone / David G. Donk | 1 1⁄16 Miles / 1:42.60 |
| 1991 | Smiling and Dancin | Richard Migliore / Stephen L. DiMauro | 1 1⁄16 Miles / 1:41.20 |
| 1990 | Fourstars Allstar | Mike E. Smith / Leo O'Brien | 1 1⁄8 Miles / 1:51.60 |
| 1989 | Super Mario | Richard Migliore / D. Wayne Lukas | 1 1⁄8 Miles / 1:56.00 |
| 1988 | Tuneful Tip | Carl Gambardella / Ronald J. Dandy | 1 1⁄8 Miles / 1:59.00 |
| 1987 | Blew by Em | Chris Antley / Michael H. Daggett | 1 1⁄8 Miles / 1:53.60 |
| 1986 | David's Bird | Jean-Luc Samyn / Philip G. Johnson | 1 1⁄8 Miles / 1:53.00 |
| 1985 | Pillaster | Ángel Cordero Jr. / LeRoy Jolley | 1 1⁄8 Miles / 1:54.40 |
| 1984 | Tent Up | Vincent Bracciale Jr. / John W. Hicks | 1 1⁄8 Miles / 1:53.20 |
| 1983 (Division 1) | Pied A' Tierre | Larry Saumell / Ronald L. Benshoff | 1 1⁄8 Miles / 1:51.40 |
| 1983 (Division 2) | Vision | Eddie Maple / Woodford C. Stephens | 1 1⁄8 Miles / 1:50.20 |
| 1982 | Fortnightly | Ángel Cordero Jr. / Edward I. Kelly Jr. | 1 1⁄8 Miles / 1:57.60 |
| 1981 | Gnome's Gold | Jean-Luc Samyn / Patrick J. Kelly | 1 1⁄8 Miles / 1:57.20 |
| 1980 | Akureyri | Eddie Maple / Woodford C. Stephens | 1 1⁄8 Miles / 1:54.80 |
| 1979 (Division 1) | Freeo | Sam Maple / Joseph B. Cantey | 1 1⁄8 Miles / 1:53.00 |
| 1979 (Division 2) | I Take All | Ángel Cordero Jr. / Edward I. Kelly Sr. | 1 1⁄8 Miles / 1:52.40 |