Jerome Stakes
- Location: Aqueduct Racetrack, New York City
- Inaugural Race: 1866
- Distance: One mile, 70 yards
- Track Type: Left-handed, Dirt
- Age Qualifications: Three-year-olds
- 2020 Purse: $150,000
- 2020 Race Date: Wednesday, January 1st
The Jerome Stakes tends to land on January 1st every year at Aqueduct in New York. Even if the race doesn't start on Jan. 1, the Jerome is traditionally the first race of the new year on the Road to the Kentucky Derby.
2020 Jerome Stakes Entries & Results
POST  | HORSE | JOCKEY | TRAINER | WIN | PLACE |
|---|
3 | Independence Hall | Jose L. Ortiz | Michael J. Trombetta | $2.20 | $2.10 |
1 | Prince of Pharoahs | Kendrick Carmouche | Linda Rice | $2.10 | |
7 | Bourbon Bay | Jose Lezcano | Mark A. Hennig | $2.10 | |
6 | Celtic Striker | Manuel Franco | Raymond Handal | ||
5 | Polar Bear Pete | Dylan Davis | Edward R. Baker | ||
4 | Dubai Bobby | Luis A. Rodriguez Castro | Chad Summers |
Exotic Payoffs:
- $2 Exacta (3-1) Paid: $4.30
- $1 Trifecta (3-1-7) Paid: $2.60
- $1 Superfecta (3-1-7-6) Paid: $14.80
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The History of the Jerome Stakes
The Jerome Stakes is one of the oldest stakes races in the United States. For many years it was known as the Jerome Handicap and was held after the Kentucky Derby in September, but it was moved to April for 2011 and 2012 before moving again to its current slot at the beginning of January in 2013.
Many great horses have won the Jerome Stakes in the past, including Aristides, Fair Play, Capot, Hill Prince, Tom Fool, Bold Ruler, Kelso, Carry Back, Chateaugay, Bold Bidder, and Fusaichi Pegasus.
Today it’s a solid part of the Aqueduct circuit of Derby prep races, and the first race of the year for which points are available on the Road to the Kentucky Derby table. The first four runners to finish are given points on a 10-4-2-1 basis.
The best winner of the race since its move to January was probably multiple graded stakes winner Vyjack in 2013.
Many great horses have won the Jerome Stakes in the past, including Aristides, Fair Play, Capot, Hill Prince, Tom Fool, Bold Ruler, Kelso, Carry Back, Chateaugay, Bold Bidder, and Fusaichi Pegasus.
Today it’s a solid part of the Aqueduct circuit of Derby prep races, and the first race of the year for which points are available on the Road to the Kentucky Derby table. The first four runners to finish are given points on a 10-4-2-1 basis.
The best winner of the race since its move to January was probably multiple graded stakes winner Vyjack in 2013.
Historical Results for Jerome Stakes
| Year | Horse | Jockey | Trainer | Owner |
|---|
2020 | Independence Hall | Jose L. Ortiz | Michael J. Trombetta | Eclipse Thoroughbred Partners |
2019 | Mind Control | John R. Velazquez | Gregory D. Sacco | Red Oak Stable (Brunetti) and Madaket Stables, LLC
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2018 | Firenze Fire | Manuel Franco | Jason Servis | Mr. Amore Stables |
2017 | El Areeb | Trevor McCarthy | Cathal Lynch | M M G Stables, LLC |
2016 | Flexibility | Irad Ortiz, Jr. | Chad C. Brown | Klaravich Stables/Lawrence |
2015 | El Kabeir | Charles C. Lopez | John P. Terranova II | Zayat Stables |
2014 | Noble Moon | Irad Ortiz, Jr. | Leah Gyarmati | Treadway Racing Stable |
2013 | Vyjack | Cornelio Velasquez | Rudy R. Rodriguez | Pick Six Racing |
2012 | The Lumber Guy | Michael J. Luzzi | Michael E. Hushion | Barry K. Schwartz |
2011 | Adios Charlie | Rajiv Maragh | Stanley M. Hough | S. M. Hough/Robert Sahn |
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