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Cradle Stakes

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Cradle Stakes
LocationBelterra Park
Cincinnati, Ohio
United States
Inaugurated1977
Race typeThoroughbred - Flat racing
Race information
Distance1+116 miles (8.5 furlongs)
SurfaceTurf
TrackLeft-handed
QualificationTwo-year-olds
Purse$125,000

The Cradle Stakes is an American flat Thoroughbred horse race for two-year-olds held at Belterra Park (formerly River Downs) in Cincinnati, Ohio. Open to two-year-olds, it is run over a distance of 1+116 miles on the turf.[1]

It was originally created as a dirt race for juveniles in 1977. Miller Genuine Draft sponsored the race from the beginning and, until 2009, it was the longest continuously sponsored Thoroughbred race in the United States.[citation needed] During the 1980s, the Cradle Stakes grew to become the richest race for 2-year-olds in Ohio. One notable winner in that decade was Spend a Buck, who won the 1984 Cradle before going on to win the Kentucky Derby and Horse of the Year honors in 1985.[1]

The Cradle Stakes was moved to the turf in 2007 to serve as a prep for the new Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf race.[citation needed] River Downs management put the Cradle, and its filly counterpart the Bassinet, on hiatus after 2010 as part of a new contract with horsemen in an effort to maintain daily purses. In July 2022, Belterra management announced that both races would return in September of that year.[1] Both races were cancelled again in August 2022.

Winners

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Year
Winner
Jockey
Trainer
Time
Grade
2010 Tanzana Leandro Goncalves Garry Simms 1:44.60
2009‡ Gleam of Hope Corey Lanerie Anthony Reinstedler 1:46.80
2008 Night Action Victor Lebron Michael Maker 1:42.40
2007 Old Man Buck Perry Ouzts Kenneth McPeek 1:42.40
2006 Passport Corey Lanerie Frank Brothers 1:46.00
2005 Laity Corey Lanerie Frank Brothers 1:43.60
2004 Bellamy Road Abel Castellano Jr. Michael Dickinson 1:45.00 III
2003 Tiger Hunt Larry Melancon W. Elliott Walden 1:49.00
2002 Lone Star Sky Mark Guidry Thomas Amoss 1:46.80
2001 Harlan's Holiday Anthony D'Amico Kenneth McPeek 1:46.40
2000 Mongoose Robby Albarado William Mott 1:46.00
1999 Deputy Warlock Fabio Arguello Jr. Kenneth McPeek 1:47.40
1998 Mountain Range Pat Day D. Wayne Lukas 1:45.80
1997 Cowboy Dan Dean Kutz Danny Hutt 1:47.40
1996 Haint Shane Sellers Frank Brothers 1:46.20
1995 Devil's Honor Anthony Black Cynthia Reese 1:45.00
1994 Peaks and Valleys Pat Day James Day 1:46.60
1993 Moving Van Patricia Cooksey Michael Downing 1:48.60
1992 Crosswood James Bruin Maurice Cobb 1:47.00 III
1991 Wolf Brigade Sebastian Madrid James Morgan 1:45.50 III
1990 Wall Street Dancer Sebastian Madrid Jesus Suarez
1989 Table Limit Herb McCauley D. Wayne Lukas
1988 Bravoure Michael McDowell John E. Churchman, Jr.
1987 Cannon Dancer Mike Manganello Peter W. Salmen, Jr.
1986 Coaxing Chad Steve Neff Ronnie G. Warren
1985 Go For It Matt Chris Antley Ronnie G. Warren
1984 Spend a Buck Charles Hussey Cam Gambolati
1983 Coax Me Chad Julio Espinoza William E. Adams
1982 Spare Card Glynn Louviere Richard P. Hazelton
1981 Ashley's Miss Eugene J. Sipus, Jr. James B. McKathan, Jr.
1980 Gallant Lt. Clifton Schwing Fred Watkins
1979 Ray's Word Antonio Costa Sherman Ingram
1978 Noon Shadow J. Harrison Jacqueline Branham
1977 Bolero's Orphan Nick Shuk James H. Iselin
  • ‡ In 2009, the race was run off the turf.

References

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  1. ^ a b c King, Byron (7 July 2022). "Belterra Park Revives Cradle, Bassinet Stakes". The Blood-Horse. Retrieved 7 July 2022.