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The Woodward Stakes is a Grade I Stakes Race and is one of the premier races for older Thoroughbred horses in the United States . Named for prominent racehorse owner, William Woodward, Sr. , it is run at 1⅛ miles (1811 m) on the dirt for a purse of $500,000. The Woodward was run as a handicap in 1954, 1955, and in 1976 and 1977. From 1957 through 1975 it was a weight-for-age event, and was run as an allowance stakes from 1977 through 1987. The race returned to being a handicap event in 1988, 1989, and 1990 then reverted to a weight-for-age race in 1991. Originally run at Aqueduct Racetrack and most recently at Belmont Park , the Woodward was moved to Saratoga Race Course for its 53rd running in 2006. All three racetracks are operated by the New York Racing Association . This race is to honor the memory of Belair Stud 's William Woodward, Sr. , a dedicated horseman, who was chairman of the Jockey Club from 1930 to 1950. Since its inception, the Woodward Stakes has been run at a variety of distances:
RECORDS Speed record:
Most wins: Most wins by an owner:
Most wins by a Jockey :
Most wins by a Trainer : WINNERS OF THE WOODWARD STAKES † Cougar II finished first, but was disqualified and placed third. EXTERNAL LINKS |
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