The Metropolitan Handicap: Race History & Records

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A Brief History of the Metropolitan Handicap

The Metropolitan Handicap, frequently referred to as the “Met Mile”, is held annually during the last week of May at Belmont Park in New York. The race, first run in 1891, is open to horses aged 3 years and up and brings with it a sizable purse of $1,250,000. Along with the Brooklyn Handicap and the Suburban Handicap, the race is part of the New York Handicap Triple, a set of three races for older Thoroughbreds. All three races take place at Belmont Park.

In its long history, dozens of Metropolitan Handicap entries and winners have gone on to achieve great fame in the horse racing community. Past winners include Grey Lag (1923 winner and 1957 Hall of Fame inductee), Devil Driver (3 time race winner and 1977 Hall of Fame inductee), and Native Dancer (1954 winner and top 10 Racehorse of the 20^th Century).

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Metropolitan Handicap – Race Records

Scroll over any box below to view the historical records for the Metropolitan Stakes:

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