What is the Fall Highweight Stakes?
The Fall Highweight Stakes is a long-standing American Thoroughbred horse race held annually at Aqueduct Racetrack in Queens, New York. Traditionally run at 6 furlongs on dirt, the race is unique for its high-weight handicap format, challenging horses with heavier weight assignments.
The event, inaugurated in 1914, transitioned to allowance conditions in 2024, maintaining its reputation as a competitive sprint race and a popular event for online horse betting enthusiasts.
When are the Fall Highweight Stakes held?
The Fall Highweight Stakes typically takes place in late November. In 2024, the race was held on Friday, November 29 at Aqueduct Racetrack, marking its position as a key sprint event in the fall racing calendar.
Fall Highweight Stakes Winners
Recent winners of the Fall Highweight Stakes showcase a mix of emerging and veteran sprint stars. In 2024, Giant Mischief captured the title with Manuel Franco aboard, trained by Brad H. Cox. The 2023 race was won by Bold Journey, guided by jockey José Ortiz and trained by William I. Mott.
Greeley and Ben, an 8-year-old, triumphed in 2022 under Manuel Franco. Hopeful Treasure (2021) and Share The Ride (2020) also secured victories, highlighting the race's competitive sprinting field.
| Year | Winner | Jockey | Trainer | Owner | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Giant Mischief | Manuel Franco | Brad H. Cox | Spendthrift Farm, Stonestreet Stables, Martin S. Schwartz, et. al. | 1:09.20 |
| 2023 | Bold Journey | José Ortiz | William I. Mott | Gary Barber, Pantofel Stable LLC & Wachtel Stable | 1:10.91 |
| 2022 | Greeley and Ben | Manuel Franco | Faith Wilson | Darryl E. Abramowitz | 1:11.95 |
| 2021 | Hopeful Treasure | Mychel Sanchez | Michael Catalano Jr. | Just In Time Racing | 1:11.19 |
| 2020 | Share The Ride | José Ortiz | Antonio Arriaga | Dixiana Farms LLC (William & Donna Shively) | 1:10.62 |
