Mahony Stakes
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| Class | Grade III |
|---|---|
| Location | Saratoga Race Course Saratoga Springs, New York, United States |
| Inaugurated | 2019 |
| Race type | Thoroughbred - Flat racing |
| Website | NYRA |
| Race information | |
| Distance | 5+1⁄2 furlongs |
| Surface | Turf |
| Track | Left-handed |
| Qualification | Three-year-olds |
| Weight | 122 lbs with allowances |
| Purse | $175,000 (2025) |
The Mahony Stakes is a Grade III American Thoroughbred horse race for three-year-olds over a distance of 5+1⁄2 furlongs on the turf course scheduled annually in August at Saratoga Race Course in Saratoga Springs, New York. The event currently carries a purse of $175,000.
The event is named in honor of Patrick Mahony, the longtime senior vice president of mutuels at NYRA. Mahony, who spent more than 50 years in the racing industry, retired in 2016.[1]
The event was inaugurated on August 7, 2019 and was won by the 6/5 favorite Archidust who was ridden by ridden by US Hall of Fame jockey Javier Castellano by 3 lengths in a time of 1:00.80.[2] This continues to be the stakes record time for the event.[3]
In 2021 the event was classified as Listed status.[3]
In 2025 the event was upgraded to Grade III by the Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association.[4]
Records
Speed record:
- 5+1⁄2 furlongs (turf): 1:00.80 - Archidust (2019)
Margins:
- 3+1⁄4 lengths - Jack and Noah (2020)
Most wins by a jockey:
- 2 - John R. Velazquez (2020, 2021)
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.