What are the Jerome Stakes?
The Jerome Stakes is a Grade III horse race held annually at Aqueduct Racetrack in New York. It is one of the oldest races in the United States, first run in 1866, and is contested over a distance of one mile.
When are the Jerome Stakes?
The race is for three-year-old thoroughbreds and serves as a prep race on the "Road to the Kentucky Derby". The Jerome Stakes is scheduled to take place on January 4th, 2025.
Jerome Stakes Winners
The Jerome Stakes has produced many notable winners throughout its long history. Early champions like Fusaichi Pegasus (2000), who went on to win the Kentucky Derby, and Kelso (1960), a five-time Horse of the Year, highlight its prestige.
Other prominent winners include Bold Ruler (1957), who became a leading sire and is best known for fathering Secretariat. More recently, winners like Independence Hall (2020) have continued to make headlines. These legendary horses have elevated the race’s status, making it a key event for those involved in online horse betting
| Year | Winner | Jockey | Trainer | Owner | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| 2024 | Drum Roll Please | Javier Castellano | Brad H. Cox | Gold Square LLC | 1:41.91 |
| 2023 | Lugan Knight | Dylan Davis | Michael W. McCarthy | BG Stables | 1:37.77 |
| 2022 | Courvoisier | José Ortiz | Kelly Breen | Hill 'n' Dale Farms and James D. Spry | 1:38.86 |
| 2021 | Capo Kane | Dylan Davis | Harold Wyner | Leonard Liberto & Bing Cherry Racing LLC | 1:38.02 |
| 2020 | Independence Hall | José Ortiz | Michael J. Trombetta | Eclipse Thoroughbreds & Twin Creek Stables | 1:37.27 |
Given the Jerome Stakes' role as an early-season race for three-year-olds, bettors often focus on evaluating horses' prior juvenile performances. Assessing trainer and jockey combinations, along with track conditions at Aqueduct, can also provide valuable insights for online horse betting on this race.
