What are the Pilgrim Stakes?
The Pilgrim Stakes is a Grade 2 horse race held annually at Belmont Stakes in Elmont, New York. The race is open to two-year-olds and is run on turf over a distance of 1 1/16 miles. The Pilgrim Stakes serves as a prep race for the Breeder's Cup Juvenile Turf.
When is the Pilgrim Stakes in 2024?
The Pilgrim Stakes is scheduled to take place on September 28, 2024. This race is part of a broader day of racing that attracts significant attention from horse racing enthusiasts and bettors alike.
Pilgrim Stakes Winners
Notable winners of the Pilgrim Stakes include Known Agenda (2019), Fire At Will (2020), and Annapolis (2021). These horses have gone on to perform well in other major races, enhancing the prestige of the Pilgrim Stakes.
| Year | Winner | Jockey | Trainer | Owner | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Cogburn | Irad Ortiz Jr. | Steven M. Asmussen | Brewster, Clark O., Heiligbrodt, L. William and Heiligbrodt, Corinne | 1:07.68 |
| 2023 | Gear Jockey | Jose Lezxano | George R. Arnold II | Calumet Farm | 1:10.59 |
| 2022 | Bran (FR) | Vincent Chminaud | John W. Sadler | Hronis Racing | 1:07.41 |
| 2021 | Gear Jockey | Jose Lezcano | George R. Arnold II | Calumet Farm | 1:07.90 |
| 2020 | Imprimis | Irad Ortiz Jr. | Joseph Orseno | Breeze Easy, LLC | 1:09.93 |
The Pilgrim Stakes is significant in online horse betting because it is a Breeder's Cup Challenger Series race. This means the winner of the Pilgrim Stakes earns an automatic berth in the Breeder's Cup Juvenile Turf, a highly anticipated race at the Breeders' Cup World Championships. As a result, the stakes are high, and the race attracts significant betting interest from fans and bettors alike, especially those following the progress of promising two-year-olds on the turf.
