Whitney Stakes

First run in 1928, the Whitney Stakes is a premier Grade I stakes race run each summer at the Saratoga Race Course. As part of the Breeders' Cup Challenge Series, winners gain automatic entry into the Breeders' Cup Classic.

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Location: Saratoga Race Course - Saratoga Springs, NY

Inaugural Race: 1928

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Current Distance: 1 1/8 miles

Track Type: Left-handed, Dirt

Age Qualification: 4 Year Olds & Up

Purse: $1,000,000

Race Date: Saturday, August 2nd

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2025 Whitney Stakes Morning Line Odds & Entries

Official race entries and morning line odds are listed below:

Post
Horse
Jockey / Trainer
ML Odds
1
Mindframe
Jose Gomez / Todd A. Pletcher
5-2
2
Skippylongstocking
Jose L. Ortiz / Saffie A. Joseph, Jr.
10-1
3
Highland Falls
Luis Saez / Brad H. Cox
8-1
4
Mama's Gold
Romero Ramsay Maragh / James W. Ferraro
50-1
5
Sierra Leone
Flavien Prat / Chad C. Brown
2-1
6
Disarm
Joel Rosario / Steven M. Asmussen
15-1
7
White Abarrio
Irad Ortiz, Jr. / Saffie A. Joseph, Jr.
4-1
8
Contrary Thinking
Dylan Davis / Chad C. Brown
50-1
9
Fierceness
John R. Velazquez / Todd A. Pletcher
9-5
10
Post Time
Sheldon Russell / Brittany T. Russell
12-1

2025 Whitney Stakes Results

POST
HORSE
JOCKEY / TRAINER
WIN / PLACE / SHOW
5
Sierra Leone
Flavien Prat / Chad C. Brown
$5.90 / $3.70 / $3.00
3
Highland Falls
Luis Saez / Brad H. Cox
$8.50 / $6.00
6
Disarm
Joel Rosario / Steven M. Asmussen
$12.00
7
White Abarrio
Irad Ortiz, Jr. / Saffie A. Joseph, Jr.
9
Fierceness
John R. Velazquez / Todd A. Pletcher
10
Post Time
Sheldon Russell / Brittany T. Russell
2
Skippylongstocking
Jose L. Ortiz / Saffie A. Joseph, Jr.
4
Mama's Gold
Romero Ramsay Maragh / James W. Ferraro
8
Contrary Thinking
Dylan Davis / Chad C. Brown

Exotic Payouts:

  • $1.00 Exacta (5-3) Paid: $27.50
  • $0.50 Trifecta (5-3-6) Paid: $127.50
  • $0.10 Superfecta (5-3-6-7) Paid: $133.90

 

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Whitney Stakes Race History

Formerly known as the Whitney Handicap, the Whitney Stakes is a Grade 1 stakes horse race run each year at the Saratoga Race Course. It ranks alongside the Kentucky Derby as the top Grade 1 race in the US and has attracted some of the greatest horses in history. Notable winners include Equipoise (1932), Discovery (1934-36), War Admiral (1938), Eight Thirty (1939), Devil Diver (1944), Stymie (1946), Tom Fool (1953), Kelso (1961, 1963, 1965), Dr. Fager (1968), Key to the Mint (1972), Ancient Title (1975), Alydar (1978), Slew o' Gold (1984), Easy Goer (1989), and Invasor (2006). In 1963, the race featured one of the most shocking upsets when Secretariat was defeated by Onion.

Since 2007, the winner has earned a spot in the Breeders' Cup Classic as part of the Breeders' Cup Challenge Series.

Whitney Stakes Past Winners

Year
Winner
Jockey / Trainer
Distance / Time
2025
Sierra Leone
Flavien Prat / Chad C. Brown
Sample Data
2024
Arthur's Ride
Junior Alvarado / William I. Mott
1 1⁄8 M / 1:48.54
2023
White Abarrio
Irad Ortiz, Jr. / Richard E. Dutrow
1 1⁄8 M / 1:48.45
2022
Life Is Good
Irad Ortiz, Jr. / Todd A. Pletcher
1 1⁄8 M / 1:48.97
2021
Knicks Go
Joel Rosario / Brad H. Cox
1 1⁄8 M / 1:47.70
2020
Improbable
Irad Ortiz Jr. / Bob Baffert
1 1⁄8 M / 1:48.65
2019
McKinzie
Mike E. Smith / Bob Baffert
1 1⁄8 M / 1:47.10
2018
Diversify
Irad Ortiz Jr. / Richard Violette Jr.
1 1⁄8 M / 1:49.62
2017
Gun Runner
Florent Geroux / Steve Asmussen
1 1⁄8 M / 1:47.71
2016
Frosted
Joel Rosario / Kiaran McLaughlin
1 1⁄8 M / 1:47.77

FAQs: Everything You Need to Know About Whitney Stakes

Below you will find answers to common questions about this top race at Saratoga, including where to find entries, how to check results and odds, and which horses have won in the past. Whether you are betting for the first time or following the season closely, this guide will help you stay informed.

Where can I see Whitney Stakes entries?

You can view full Whitney Stakes entries on TwinSpires once they are announced. Entries usually become available a few days before the race and include the names of horses, jockeys, trainers, and post positions.

How can I find Whitney Stakes results?

Live results and payouts for the Whitney Stakes are posted on TwinSpires shortly after the race ends. You can also watch race replays and review full charts to see how each horse finished.

What are the current Whitney Stakes odds?

Odds for Whitney Stakes are available on race week and update frequently as betting begins. TwinSpires offers live odds, morning line prices, and expert picks to help you make informed bets.

Who are some past winners of the Whitney Stakes?

Past winners of Whitney Stakes include some of the best racehorses in the world, like Knicks Go, Gun Runner, and Frosted. You can view a full list of past winners, along with race times and margins, right here on this page.

How do I bet on the Whitney Stakes?

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