The Kings Point Handicap is an American Thoroughbred horse race held annually during the latter part of March (or February) at Aqueduct Racetrack in Jamaica, New York. Open to horses age three and older bred in the State of New York, it is contested on dirt over a distance of one and one eighth miles (9 furlongs).
| Restricted stakes race | |
| Location | Aqueduct Racetrack Jamaica, Queens, New York, United States |
|---|---|
| Inaugurated | 1981 |
| Race type | Thoroughbred – Flat racing |
| Website | www |
| Race information | |
| Distance | 1+1⁄8 miles (9 furlongs) |
| Surface | Dirt |
| Track | left-handed |
| Qualification | Three-years-old & up |
| Weight | Assigned |
| Purse | US$100,000 |
Inaugurated in 1981, the race is named for the village of Kings Point, New York on the north shore of Long Island, New York which is home to the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy.
The Kings Point Handicap was run at a mile and seventy yards from 1981 to 1987, and from 1989 to 1995. In 1988 it was run at one mile.
The race was run in two divisions in 2002.
In 2006, Kentucky Derby, Preakness Stakes and Jockey Club Gold Cup winner, Funny Cide won this race.
Records edit
Most wins:
- 3 – Smart Coupons (1998, 1999, 2000)
Most wins by a jockey:
- 3 – Ángel Cordero Jr. (1981, 1983, 1984)
- 3 – John Velazquez (1994, 2001, 2004)
Most wins by a trainer:
- 3 – Deborah S. Bodner (1998, 1999, 2000)
Most wins by an owner:
- 2 – Arthur Wendel (1987, 1988)
- 2 – Louis J. Porreco (1999, 2000)
- 2 – Edwin H. Wachtel (2000) (2×)
Winners edit
| Year |
Winner |
Age |
Jockey |
Trainer |
Owner |
Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Zivo | 5 | Abel Castellano Jr. | Chad C. Brown | Thomas Coleman | 1:46.66 |
| 2013 | ||||||
| 2012 | ||||||
| 2011 | Inherit the Gold | 5 | Eddie Castro | James Hooper | Glas-Tipp Stable & Hooper | 1:50.99 |
| 2010 | Icabad Crane | 5 | Gabriel Saez | H. Graham Motion | Earle I. Mack | 1:50.65 |
| 2009 | Wishful Tomcat | 4 | Ramon Domínguez | Richard E. Dutrow Jr. | IEAH stables | 1:48.96 |
| 2008 | R Clear Victory | 5 | Stewart Elliott | Steve Asmussen | Coastal Racing Stable | 1:50.25 |
| 2007 | Accountforthegold | 5 | Mike Luzzi | Gary C. Contessa | Winning Move Stable | 1:48.41 |
| 2006 | Funny Cide | 6 | Richard Migliore | Barclay Tagg | Sackatoga Stable | 1:50.47 |
| 2005 | Chowder's First | 4 | Joe Bravo | Philip Serpe | Inniscarra Stable, Inc. | 1:51.44 |
| 2004 | Gander | 8 | John Velazquez | John Terranova | Gatsas Stable | 1:52.31 |
| 2003 | Lord of the Thunder | 4 | Javier Castellano | Jennifer Pedersen | Paraneck Stable | 1:49.47 |
| 2002 | Mount Intrepid | 5 | Norberto Arroyo Jr. | Howard M. Tesher | Edwin H. Wachtel | 1:51.92 |
| 2002 | Compelling World | 4 | Shaun Bridgmohan | John DeStefano Jr. | Edwin H. Wachtel | 1:52.27 |
| 2001 | Toddler | 4 | John Velazquez | Richard Dutrow Jr. | Gabrielle Farm | 1:50.10 |
| 2000 | Smart Coupons | 7 | Cornelio Velásquez | Deborah S. Bodner | Louis J. Porreco | 1:49.79 |
| 1999 | Smart Coupons | 6 | René Douglas | Deborah S. Bodner | Louis J. Porreco | 1:50.40 |
| 1998 | Smart Coupons | 5 | Chuck C. Lopez | Deborah S. Bodner | Dee-Pee Stable | 1:49.60 |
| 1997 | Ormsby | 5 | Chuck C. Lopez | Sue Alpers | Woodside Stud | 1:47.60 |
| 1996 | Patsyprospect | 5 | Jorge F. Chavez | H. Allen Jerkens | Black Marlin Stable | 1:47.20 |
| 1995 | More to Tell | 4 | Frank Alvarado | Gasper Moschera | Barbara J. Davis | 1:43.20 |
| 1994 | Double Calvados | 4 | John Velazquez | Susan A. Duncan | Susan L. Fackler | 1:46.00 |
| 1993 | Fabersham | 5 | Mike E. Smith | Gasper S. Moschera | Moses Eichenbaum | 1:46.20 |
| 1992 | Packett's Landing | 6 | Julio Pezua | Dennis J. Brida | Michael Watral | 1:45.40 |
| 1991 | G'Day Mate | 8 | Herb McCauley | Peter Ferriola | James Riccio | 1:42.40 |
| 1990 | Packett's Landing | 4 | Jorge Velásquez | Reginald S. Vardon | Sam F. Morrell | 1:44.40 |
| 1989 | Whodam | 4 | Chris Antley | Dan C. Peitz | Arrow Head Stables | 1:46.20 |
| 1988 | Landing Plot | 5 | José A. Santos | Arther Wendel | Arthur Wendel | 1:37.20 |
| 1987 | Landing Plot | 4 | José A. Santos | Arthur Wendel | Arthur Wendel | 1:44.00 |
| 1986 | Ask Mikey | 5 | Jorge Velásquez | Oscar S. Barrera | Oscar S. Barrera | 1:46.60 |
| 1985 | Talc Duster | 4 | Kenneth Skinner | Thomas Gullo | James F. Edwards | 1:44.40 |
| 1984 | Jacque's Tip | 4 | Ángel Cordero Jr. | John Parisella | Theodore M. Sabarese | 1:43.60 |
| 1983 | Master Digby | 4 | Ángel Cordero Jr. | Howard M. Tesher | Jerome Brody | 1:41.20 |
| 1982 | Accipiter's Hope | 4 | Nick Santagata | Stephen L. DiMauro | Harold I. Snyder | 1:41.20 |
| 1981 | Kim's Chance | 5 | Ángel Cordero Jr. | Steven T. Jerkens | Rodger E. Leslie | 1:42.00 |