The Cicada Stakes is an American Thoroughbred horse race run annually at Aqueduct Racetrack in Queens, New York. Inaugurated in 1993, the Cicada Stakes was run at a distance of seven furlongs until 2006 when it was modified to six furlongs. It is a black type stakes race with a purse of $100,000 and has been a prep race to the Triple Tiara of Thoroughbred Racing, including the Kentucky Oaks, the Black-Eyed Susan Stakes and Mother Goose Stakes.
| Ungraded race | |
| Location | Aqueduct Racetrack Queens, New York USA |
|---|---|
| Inaugurated | 1993 |
| Race type | Thoroughbred – Flat racing |
| Website | www |
| Race information | |
| Distance | 6 furlongs (3⁄4 mile) |
| Surface | Dirt |
| Track | left-handed |
| Qualification | Three-year-old fillies |
| Weight | Assigned |
| Purse | $100,000 |
The race is named for the U.S. Racing Hall of Fame filly, Cicada. Owned by the renowned Meadow Stable of Christopher Chenery, she was voted champion two-year-old filly in 1961, champion three-year-old filly in 1962, and champion handicap filly or mare in 1963. There was no running in 2020.
Records edit
Speed record:
- 1:09.66 @ 6 furlongs (3/4 mile): Wild Gams (2006)
- 1:22.38 @ 7 furlongs (7/8 mile): Our Royal Blue (1994)
Most wins by a jockey:
- 2 – Eddie Castro (2013, 2014)
- 2 – Alan Garcia (2005, 2008)
- 2 – Rick Wilson (1994, 2001)
- 2 – Kendrick Carmouche (2017, 2022)
Most wins by a trainer:
- 4 – Todd A. Pletcher (1998, 2002, 2004, 2016)
Most wins by an owner:
- 2 – Shadwell Stable (2013, 2014)
- 2 – William K. Warren Jr. (2008, 2010)
- 2 – Zayat Stables (2009, 2018)
Winners edit
| Year |
Winner |
Jockey |
Trainer |
Owner |
Dist. (Furlongs) |
Time |
Win$ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Downtown Mischief | Jose Lezcano | Linda L. Rice | Lady Shelia Stables | 6 F | 1:13.72 | $55,000 |
| 2022 | Lady Scarlet | Kendrick Carmouche | Michael J. Maker | Paradise Farms Crop. & David Staudacher | 6 F | 1:11.17 | $55,000 |
| 2021 | Just Read It | Dylan Davis | Raymond Handal | Ken Russell, Brown Road Racing, & Raymond Handal | 6 F | 1:12.81 | $55,000 |
| 2020 | Race not held | ||||||
| 2019 | Workaholic | Cory Orm | Laura Wohlers | James McIngvale | 6 F | 1:13.19 | $60,000 |
| 2018 | Lezendary | Trevor McCarthy | Rudy R. Rodriguez | Zayat Stables | 6 F | 1:11.16 | $60,000 |
| 2017 | Bluegrass Flag | Kendrick Carmouche | Thomas Morley | Thomas C. Albrecht, Vincent J. Fusaro | 6 F | 1:11.99 | $60,000 |
| 2016 | Lost Raven | Manuel Franco | Todd A. Pletcher | Repole Stable | 6 F | 1:12.08 | $75,000 |
| 2015 | Noble and a Beauty | José Ortiz | Richard A. Violette Jr. | My Meadowview Farm | 6 F | 1:13.74 | $60,000 |
| 2014 | Mamdooha | Eddie Castro | Kiaran McLaughlin | Shadwell Stable | 6 F | 1:12:13 | $60,000 |
| 2013 | Elghayoor | Eddie Castro | Kiaran McLaughlin | Shadwell Stable | 6 F | 1:09.82 | $60,000 |
| 2012 | Agave Kiss | Ryan Curatolo | Rudy R. Rodriguez | Flying Zee Stable | 6 F | 1:11.76 | $90,000 |
| 2011 | Quantum Miss | Cornelio Velásquez | Tony Dutrow | Daniel M. Ryan | 6 F | 1:11.99 | $60,000 |
| 2010 | Liam's Dream | Rosie Napravnik | Anthony W. Dutrow | Suzanne Warren & William K. Warren Jr. | 6 F | 1:10.10 | $60,000 |
| 2009 | Heart Ashley | Chuck C. Lopez | Steven M. Asmussen | Zayat Stables | 6 F | 1:09.68 | $64,380 |
| 2008 | Carolyn's Cat | Alan Garcia | Kiaran McLaughlin | William K. Warren Jr. | 6 F | 1:10.16 | $64,800 |
| 2007 | Control System | Julian Pimentel | Michael J. Trombetta | Thomas McClay & Harry Nye | 6 F | 1:10.43 | $65,760 |
| 2006 | Wild Gams | Eibar Coa | Benjamin W. Perkins Jr. | New Farm | 6 F | 1:09.66 | $66,360 |
| 2005 | Dixie Talking | Alan Garcia | Robin L. Graham | Skeedattle Stable | 7 F | 1:23.04 | $65,880 |
| 2004 | Bohemian Lady | Edgar Prado | Todd A. Pletcher | Padua Stables | 7 F | 1:23.22 | $65,460 |
| 2003 | Cyber Secret | Shaun Bridgmohan | Richard E. Dutrow Jr. | Sanford Goldfarb, Irwin Goldfarb & Team Julep Stable | 7 F | 1:22.55 | $64,980 |
| 2002 | Proper Gamble | Javier Castellano | Todd A. Pletcher | Stoneway Farm | 7 F | 1:23.32 | $65,160 |
| 2001 | Xtra Heat | Rick Wilson | John Salzman | Kenneth Taylor | 7 F | 1:23.29 | $63,770 |
| 2000 | Finder's Fee | Jerry D. Bailey | Claude R. McGaughey III | Ogden Phipps | 7 F | 1:23.07 | $65,100 |
| 1999 | Potomac Bend | Mark T. Johnston | Vincent L. Blengs | Wayne Harrison | 7 F | 1:23.18 | $48,915 |
| 1998 | Jersey Girl | Richard Migliore | Todd A. Pletcher | Ackerley Bros. Farm | 7 F | 1:22.95 | $50,175 |
| 1997 | Vegas Prospector | Michael McCarthy | Daniel Lopez | Raymond Dweck | 7 F | 1:26.23 | $48,375 |
| 1996 | J J'sdream | Gary Boulanger | Edward Plesa Jr. | John A. Franks | 7 F | 1:23.44 | $50,310 |
| 1995 | Lucky Lavender Gal | Robbie Davis | William White | Dolores Worswick | 7 F | 1:23.80 | $48,870 |
| 1994 | Our Royal Blue | Rick Wilson | J. Willard Thompson | Cort N Trak Stable | 7 F | 1:22.38 | $48,375 |
| 1993 | Personal Bid | José A. Santos | Richard Schosberg | Dale H. Austin | 7 F | 1:23.52 | $31,900 |