Gander Stakes
The Gander Stakes is an ungraded stakes race for New York bred Thoroughbred race horses, three-years-old and older, run at Belmont Park or at Aqueduct Racetrack. The Gander serves as a prep for the Evan Shipman Handicap running at Belmont Park which is restricted to New York breeds.
| Restricted race | |
| Location | Aqueduct Racetrack South Ozone Park, Queens, New York, United States |
|---|---|
| Inaugurated | 2005 |
| Race type | Thoroughbred - Flat racing |
| Race information | |
| Distance | 1 mile (8 furlongs) |
| Surface | Dirt |
| Track | left-handed |
| Qualification | Three-year-olds and up, New York-bred |
| Weight | 124 pounds (56 kg) with allowances |
| Purse | $100,000 |
Inaugurated in 2005, and named for one of New York state’s favorite home-breds and racing millionaires, Gander, the race is set at one mile and offers a purse of $100,000.
This race is not listed on either the official Aqueduct or Belmont sites as running from 2009 to 2015.
The Gander Stakes has been run at Aqueduct Racetrack since 2016.
The race was not ran from 2008 to 2015.
Records
Most wins by a jockey:
- 2 – Dylan Davis (2018, 2022)
- 2 – Manuel Franco (2016, 2023)
Most wins by a trainer:
- No trainer has won this race more than once
Most wins by an owner:
- No owner has won this race more than once
Past winners
| Year |
Winner |
Jockey |
Trainer |
Owner |
Distance |
Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Neural Network* | Manuel Franco | Chad C. Brown | Klaravich Stables | 1 mile | 1:38.64 |
| 2022 | Barese | Dylan Davis | Michael J. Maker | Paradise Farms & David Staudacher | 1 mile | 1:39.26 |
| 2021 | Nicky The Vest | Kendrick Carmouche | Jonathan Thomas | Robert LaPenta | 1 mile | 1:37.94 |
| 2020 | Chowda | Eric Cancel | Gary Sciacca | Eddie F's Racing | 1 mile | 1:40.36 |
| 2019 | Durkin's Call | Junior Alvarado | William I. Mott | Wachtel Stables, Peter Deutsch & Christopher T. Gunn | 1 mile | 1:37.90 |
| 2018 | Nine Route | Dylan Davis | Jeremiah C. Englehart | August Dawn Farm | 1 mile | 1:41.25 |
| 2017 | Haul Anchor | Cornelio Velásquez | Kiaran P. McLaughlin | Chester Broman Sr. & Mary Broman | 1 mile | 1:43.31 |
| 2016 | Governor Malibu | Manuel Franco | Christophe Clement | Jump Sucker Stables & Oak Bluff Stables | 1 mile | 1:44.78 |
| 2007 | Accountforthegold | Mike Luzzi | Gary C. Contessa | Harold Lerner & Winning Move Stables | 1 mile | 1:40.53 |
| 2005 | Carminooch | John R. Velazquez | Todd A. Pletcher | Three Amigos Stables | 1 mile | 1:41.54 |
*The original winner Maker's Candy won the race but was disqualified due to interference.