45 Running on Sunday, June 09, 2024
The KINGSTON is named for the horse of the same name who raced 1885 to 1893. As a two year old, Kingston raced in the name of his trainer, E.V. Snedeker. In his 3-year-old season, he was bought by the Dwyer brothers, Mike and Phil, for $12,500. Kingston was a prolific winner, capturing nine of 10 starts as a 6-year-old. By the time he retired at the age of 10, he had won 89 of 138 starts for earnings of $138,891. The KINGSTON was run on the main track in 1980 and 1996. Run at Belmont Park in 1979, 1981-82, 1984-85, and 1996-present. Run at 1 1/16 miles 1979-86 and in 1988, 1994-95, and 2008-09. Run at 1 3/16 miles in 1987 and 1989-90. Run at 1 1/8 miles 1991-93 and 1997-2007. Run in two divisions in 1989.
$125,000 1 1/16 (Turf) Grade:
Year | Horse | Age | Weight | Time | Owner | Trainer | Jockey | Value |
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2024 | Spirit of St Louis | 5 | 124 | 1:37.44 | Madaket Stables LLC, Dubb, Michael and Schermerhorn, Richard | Chad C. Brown | Manuel Franco | $68,750 |
2023 | City Man | 6 | 124 | 1:39.46 | Reeves Thoroughbred Racing, Searles, Peter and Searles, Patty | Christophe Clement | Joel Rosario | $68,750 |