New York Derby
Encyclopedia
The New York Derby is the second leg of the "Big Apple Triple," a grouping of three races in New York
state for New York breds. A horse who wins all three of the Big Apple Triple wins the purse total of $400,000 plus a $250,000 bonus. The first leg is the Mike Lee Handicap
run at Belmont Park
, and the third leg is the Albany Stakes at Saratoga Race Course
. The series began in 1999.
The New York Derby is held at the Finger Lakes Racetrack
and is open to three-year-olds of either gender running at a mile and one/sixteenth on the dirt. It offers a purse of $150,000. Although it is not restricted to registered New York breds, due to the racing conditions, it still not an open race.
This race was called the New York Breeders' Derby from 1969 to 1971, the New York Derby Handicap in 1974, and the New York Derby from 1977 to date.
Julie Krone
won the Derby on Copper Mound in 1994.
In 2008, Tin Cup Chalice won the first Big Apple Triple by taking the Albany Stakes, the New York Derby, and the Mike Lee Handicap. In the Albany Stakes, Tin Cup Chalice went up against Big Truck
, a Kentucky Derby horse and Icabad Crane, a Preakness Stakes horse.
In 1994, Copper Mount's time is both a stakes and track record for one mile and one-eighth.
In 1987, Embrace's Sybling, and in 2007, Chief's Lake, both won the New York Derby after the horse ahead of them was disqualified.
New York
New York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is the nation's third most populous state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east...
state for New York breds. A horse who wins all three of the Big Apple Triple wins the purse total of $400,000 plus a $250,000 bonus. The first leg is the Mike Lee Handicap
Mike Lee Handicap
The Mike Lee Handicap is the first leg of the "Big Apple Triple," a grouping of three races in New York state for New York breds. A horse who wins all three of the Big Apple Triple wins the purse total of $400,000 plus a $250,000 bonus. The second leg is the New York Derby held at Finger Lakes...
run at Belmont Park
Belmont Park
Belmont Park is a major thoroughbred horse-racing facility located in Elmont in the Town of Hempstead in Nassau County, New York, on Long Island adjoining New York City. It first opened on May 4, 1905...
, and the third leg is the Albany Stakes at Saratoga Race Course
Saratoga Race Course
Saratoga Race Course is a Thoroughbred horse racing track in Saratoga Springs, New York, United States. It opened on August 3, 1863, and is the oldest organized sporting venue of any kind in the United States. It is typically open for racing from late July through early September.-History:John...
. The series began in 1999.
The New York Derby is held at the Finger Lakes Racetrack
Finger Lakes Gaming and Race Track
Finger Lakes Gaming and Race Track is a thoroughbred horse-racing track and racino located in Farmington in western New York State, approximately 25 miles southeast of Rochester. The facility is about one mile south of New York State Thruway exit 44....
and is open to three-year-olds of either gender running at a mile and one/sixteenth on the dirt. It offers a purse of $150,000. Although it is not restricted to registered New York breds, due to the racing conditions, it still not an open race.
This race was called the New York Breeders' Derby from 1969 to 1971, the New York Derby Handicap in 1974, and the New York Derby from 1977 to date.
Julie Krone
Julie Krone
Julie Krone , is a retired American jockey. In 1993, she became the first female jockey to win a Triple Crown race when she captured the Belmont Stakes aboard Colonial Affair...
won the Derby on Copper Mound in 1994.
In 2008, Tin Cup Chalice won the first Big Apple Triple by taking the Albany Stakes, the New York Derby, and the Mike Lee Handicap. In the Albany Stakes, Tin Cup Chalice went up against Big Truck
Big Truck (horse)
Big Truck was an American Thoroughbred Racehorse. Sired by Hook and Ladder, a grandson of Northern Dancer, out of the mare Just A Ginny, a daughter of the 1994 Kentucky Derby winner, Go for Gin....
, a Kentucky Derby horse and Icabad Crane, a Preakness Stakes horse.
Past winners
- 2011- Socialsaul (John A. Grabowski) (Preachintothedevil, winner of the Mike Lee HandicapMike Lee HandicapThe Mike Lee Handicap is the first leg of the "Big Apple Triple," a grouping of three races in New York state for New York breds. A horse who wins all three of the Big Apple Triple wins the purse total of $400,000 plus a $250,000 bonus. The second leg is the New York Derby held at Finger Lakes...
, placed.) - 2010 - Ibboyee (Mike LuzziMike LuzziMichael Jude Luzzi is an American jockey. He grew up near Delaware Park Racetrack where his grandfather, trainer Buddy Raines, had a major role in raising him and his brother John who also became a jockey...
) - 2009 - Pocket Cowboys (Paul A. Nicol, Jr.)
- 2008 - Tin Cup ChaliceTin Cup ChaliceTin Cup Chalice , was an American Thoroughbred racehorse who, in 2008, became the first New York-bred to win New York’s “OTB Big Apple Triple" of Racing: the Mike Lee Handicap, the New York Derby, and the Albany Stakes...
(Pedro Rodriguez) - 2007 - Chief's Lake (Channing HillChanning HillChanning Hill is an American jockey in American Thoroughbred horse racing.Hill began riding horses when he was 16 years old. He rode full time at Prairie Meadows between his junior and senior years in high school. After graduating from Columbus High School in 2005 he traveled to New York to...
)* - 2006 - Ferocious Won (John Grabowski)
- 2005 - Accountforthegold (Raymond Sabourin)
- 2004 - Don Corleone (Dean Frates)
- 2003 - Traffic Chief (John Davila, Jr.)
- 2002 - Trial Prep (John Grabowski)
- 2001 - Sweet Ricky (Camillo Pitty)
- 2000 - Image Maker (Filiberto Leon)
- 1999 - David (Aaron GryderAaron GryderAaron Tod Gryder is an American Thoroughbred horse racing jockey.Growing up fifteen minutes away from the Santa Anita racetrack, as a boy Gryder had no contact with horses other than his father and his grandparents' interest in attending the nearby races...
) - 1998 - Iron Cop (O. Castillo)
- 1997 - Mr. Groush (Jorge F. ChavezJorge F. ChavezJorge F. Chavez is a jockey in American Thoroughbred horse racing.Chavez began his career in horse racing in 1982 in his native Peru and by 1987 was his country's leading rider. In April 1988 he emigrated to the United States where he raced with a great deal of success at Florida race tracks...
) - 1996 - Carr Tech (J. R. Davila Jr.)
- 1995 - Demon Damon (R. B. Perez)
- 1994 - Copper Mount (Julie KroneJulie KroneJulie Krone , is a retired American jockey. In 1993, she became the first female jockey to win a Triple Crown race when she captured the Belmont Stakes aboard Colonial Affair...
) - 1993 - Sky Carr (P. A. Nicol Jr.)
- 1992 - Montreal Marty (W. H. McCauley)
- 1991 - Excellent Tipper (Craig PerretCraig PerretCraig Perret is an American thoroughbred horse racing jockey. He began riding horses at age five and by seven was riding quarter horses in match races...
) - 1990 - Candid Cameron (Dave PennaDave PennaDavid "Dave" Penna was an American jockey in Thoroughbred horse racing who competed in the United States but had his gretest successes in Canada. Born in Auburn, New York, he began his career as a professional rider in 1978 and three years later went to compete at Woodbine Racetrack in Toronto...
) - 1989 - Packett's Landing (K. Whitley)
- 1988 - Cavanagh Special (N. Santagata)
- 1987 - Embrace's Sybling (L Hulet)*
- 1986 - I'm Your Boy (Frank Lovato, Jr.Frank Lovato, Jr.Frank Lovato, Jr. is a retired American Thoroughbred jockey.- Career :During a career that spanned 25 years Lovato rode a total of 15,603 mounts, winning on 1,686 of them and finishing in the money on another 3,506. The horses he rode earned a total of $41,795,267...
) - 1985 - Another Summer (N. Santagata)
- 1984 - Talc Duster (K. Skinner)
- 1983 - Dr. Billy B (K. Whitley)
- 1982 - Shy Groom (K. Whitley)
- 1981 - Adirondack Holme (R. Hernandez)
- 1980 - Quintessential (Frank Lovato, Jr.)
- 1979 - Dedicated Rullah (Jose Amy)
- 1978 - Fio Rito (H. Villar)
- 1977 - Sir Prove It (O. Rosado)
- 1974 - Rubles Brothers (R. Fletcher)
- 1971 - Swift Wings (R. Cox)
- 1970 - Lord Tibetot (G. Kent)
- 1969 - Happy Turning (C. Ledezma)
In 1994, Copper Mount's time is both a stakes and track record for one mile and one-eighth.
In 1987, Embrace's Sybling, and in 2007, Chief's Lake, both won the New York Derby after the horse ahead of them was disqualified.