Colleen Stakes
American Thoroughbred horse race
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The Colleen Stakes is an American Thoroughbred horse race held annually in late July or early August at Monmouth Park Racetrack in Oceanport, New Jersey. Open to two-year-old fillies, it is contested on turf over a distance of five furlongs.[2]
| Class | Non-graded stakes |
|---|---|
| Location | Monmouth Park Racetrack Oceanport, New Jersey, United States |
| Inaugurated | 1887 |
| Race type | Thoroughbred – Flat racing |
| Website | www |
| Race information | |
| Distance | 5 furlongs |
| Surface | turf |
| Track | left-handed |
| Qualification | Two-year-old fillies |
| Weight | Assigned |
| Purse | $112,000 (2025)[1] |
Inaugurated in 1887 at the Monmouth Park Association racetrack near Long Branch, New Jersey, it was raced at Jerome Park Racetrack in Fordham, New York, in 1891, when the Monmouth meet moved there under pressure from New Jersey State anti-gambling politicians.[3][4] The race returned to Monmouth Park for 1892 and 1893, after which New Jersey banned wagering on horse races and the racetrack was forced out of business. Pari-mutuel wagering returned to New Jersey in the 1940s, and the new Monmouth Park Racetrack opened in 1946, with the Colleen Stakes again part of its racing schedule.[3]
The Colleen Stakes was run in two divisions in 1949, 1980, 1986 and 1987.
In 2012, the distance was reduced from 5+1⁄2 furlongs to five furlongs and the race was moved from dirt to turf.[5][6]
Records
The fastest time recorded at the current five-furlong distance is 0:55.64, set by Dreamaway in 2024.[2]
Winners
| Year | Winner | Jockey | Trainer | Owner | Time | Surface | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Gerrards Cross[1] | Sonny Leon | Kathleen O'connell | James M. Chicklo | 0:57.50 | Turf | 5 f |
| 2024 | Dreamaway | Paco Lopez | Wesley A. Ward | John C. Oxley | 0:55.64 | Turf | 5 f |
| 2023 | Amidst Waves[7] | Feargal Lynch | George Weaver | R. A. Hill Stable | 0:57.68 | Turf | 5 f |
| 2022 | Sweet Harmony[8] | Samy Camacho | John P. Terranova, II | Gatsas Stables, R. A. Hill Stable, Schoenfeld, Steven and Smart Choice Stable | 0:56.37 | Turf | 5 f |
| 2021 | Miss Alacrity | Paco Lopez | Wesley A. Ward | CJ Thoroughbreds (Corey J. Johnsen, Managing Partner) | 0:57.23 | Turf | 5 f |
| 2020 | Wink | Antonio Gallardo | Wesley A. Ward | Stonestreet Stables | 0:56.74 | Turf | 5 f |
| 2019 | Foolish Humor | Paco Lopez | Wesley A. Ward | Andrew Farm | 0:56.38 | Turf | 5 f |
| 2018 | Mae Never No | Jose Ferrer | Wesley A. Ward | Ice Wine Stable | 0:57.98 | Turf | 5 f |
| 2017 | Bronx Beauty | Eddie Castro | Anthony Margotta, Jr. | 2W Stables | 1:06.10 | Dirt | 5 1/2 f |
| 2016 | Red Lodge | Paco Lopez | Wesley A. Ward | Head of Plains Partners LLC, Hat Creek Racing | 1:02.98 | Turf | 5 1/2 f |
| 2015 | Ruby Notion | Rafael M. Hernandez | Wesley A. Ward | Silverton Hill LLC (Bonnie & Tommy Hamilton) | 0:56.77 | Turf | 5 f |
| 2014 | Harlan's Honor | Frankie Pennington | Cathal A. Lynch | Margaret & David Wimer | 0:56.03 | Turf | 5 f |
| 2013 | Flay Mignon | Paco Lopez | Edward Plesa Jr. | Laurie Plesa | 0:56.77 | Turf | 5 f |
| 2012 | Funfair | Joe Bravo | Christophe Clement | Dr. Catherine M. Wills | 0:56.68 | Turf | 5 f |
| 2011 | Say a Novena | Mike Luzzi | Edward Plesa Jr. | Rick Shanley | 1:04.29 | Dirt | 5 1/2 f |
| 2010 | Twelve Pack Shelly | Harry Vega | John E. Salzman Jr. | John E. Salzman Jr., Danny Divver, George Greenwalt | 1:05.00 | Dirt | 5 1/2 f |
| 2009 | Hidden Expression[6] | Eddie Castro | Todd M. Beattie | R. L. Beattie et al. | 1:04.60 | Dirt | 5 1/2 f |
| 2008 | Smokin Bayou | Jose Lezcano | Steve Asmussen | Gulf Coast Farms | 1:04.89 | Dirt | 5 1/2 f |
| 2007 | New York City Girl | Christopher DeCarlo | Todd A. Pletcher | Gold Square | 1:04.12 | Dirt | 5 1/2 f |
| 2006 | Bovell Road | Christopher DeCarlo | Todd A. Pletcher | Melnyk Racing | 1:05.00 | Dirt | 5 1/2 f |
| 2005 | Livermore Valley | Aaron Gryder | James T. Ryerson | Conover Stable | 1:04.56 | Dirt | 5 1/2 f |
| 2004 | I'm A Dixie Girl | Stewart Elliott | Bruce N. Levine | William A. Carl | 1:04.76 | Dirt | 5 1/2 f |
| 2003 | Fashion Girl | Joe Bravo | D. Wayne Lukas | Overbrook Farm | 1:04.89 | Dirt | 5 1/2 f |
| 2002 | Forever Partners | Chuck C. Lopez | Anthony W. Dutrow | Skeedattle Stable (Willie White, Lou Rehak, Bob Orndorff) | 1:03.12 | Dirt | 5 1/2 f |
| 2001 | Forest Heiress | Dale Beckner | Benjamin W. Perkins Jr. | New Farm (Everett "Ebby" Novak) | 1:03.55 | Dirt | 5 1/2 f |
| 2000 | Queen Carson | Joe Bravo | D. Wayne Lukas | Padua Stables | 1:05.03 | Dirt | 5 1/2 f |
| 1999 | Apollo Cat | Eddie King Jr. | D. Wayne Lukas | Overbrook Farm | 1:04.26 | Dirt | 5 1/2 f |
Earlier winners
- 1995 – Careless Heiress
- 1993 – At The Half
- 1992 – Royal Linkage
- 1991 – American Royale
- 1990 – Barbara's Nemesis
- 1989 – Chrissys Secret
- 1988 – Divine Answer
- 1987 – Blue Jean Baby (1st Div.)
- 1987 – Lost Kitty (2nd Div.)
- 1986 – Dr. Myrtle (1st Div.)
- 1986 – Burnished Bright (2nd Div.)
- 1985 – Lazer Show
- 1984 – Count Pennies
- 1983 – Hot Milk
- 1981 – Sabotage
- 1980 – Queen Designate (1st Div.)
- 1980 – Madame Premier (2nd Div.)
- 1979 – Accipiter's Dream
- 1978 – Mongo Queen
- 1977 – Sunny Bay
- 1976 – Sensational
- 1975 – Dearly Precious
- 1973 – Celestial Lights
- 1972 – Marian Z
- 1971 – Rondeau
- 1970 – Deceit
- 1969 – Ashua
- 1968 – Process Shot
- 1967 – Syrian Sea
- 1966 – Rhubarb
- 1965 – Never In Paris
- 1964 – Queen Empress
- 1963 – Busy Jill[9]
- 1962 – No Resisting[10]
- 1961 – Batter Up
- 1960 – Little Tumbler
- 1959 – Rose of Serro
- 1958 – Lady Be Good[11]
- 1957 – Poly Hi[12]
- 1956 – Leallah[13]
- 1955 – Doubledogdare[14]
- 1954 – High Voltage[15]
- 1953 – Incidentally & Lady Bouncer[16]
- 1952 – Late Model
- 1951 – Star-Enfin
- 1950 – Sungari
- 1949 – Almahmoud (1st Div.)
- 1949 – Bed O' Roses (2nd Div.)
- 1948 – Raise You
- 1947 – Elastic
- 1946 – Pipette[17]
- 1893 – Beldemere
- 1892 – Helen Nichols[18]
- 1891 – Melba
- 1890 – Reckon[19]
- 1889 – Starlight[20]
- 1888 – Felicia II
- 1887 – Belinda[21]