National Museum of Racing Hall of Fame Stakes prize money
The National Museum of Racing Hall of Fame Stakes is worth $400,000 for the 2025 running . That makes it the 236th richest of the 997 races on this site and the 99th richest in the United States.
Every figure here is the money the race announces, in the currency it announces it in. The currency control at the top swaps the whole page.
What the National Museum of Racing Hall of Fame Stakes is
Grade II · 1 mile · Turf · Saratoga Race Course
- Racecourse
- Saratoga Race Course
- Country
- United States
- Grade
- Grade II
- Distance
- 1 mile
- Surface
- Turf
- Race type
- Thoroughbred, Flat racing
- Open to
- Three-years-old
- Direction
- Left-handed
- First run
- 1985
We hold the total fund for the National Museum of Racing Hall of Fame Stakes and no separate winner's cheque. What the winner takes is a rule the racecourse sets rather than a national one, and it varies race by race.
Run in 1:34.67 in 2026, the National Museum of Racing Hall of Fame Stakes pays $4,225 for every second of the race, which is 178th of the 611 races in horse racing prize money per second and 93rd in the United States.
Every National Museum of Racing Hall of Fame Stakes winner
42 runnings, 1985 to 2026, newest first
| Year | Winner | Jockey | Trainer | Owner | Prize money |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Bottas1:34.67 | Manuel Franco | Miguel Clement | Dahman | $400,000 |
| 2025 | Luther (GB)1:35.06 | Joel Rosario | Charlie Fellowes | Paul Hickman and Nicholas Jones | $400,000 |
| 2024 | Neat1:36.38 | Junior Alvarado | Rob Atras | Red White and Blue Racing | $500,000 |
| 2023 | Carl Spackler (IRE)1:36.29 | Tyler Gaffalione | Chad C. Brown | e Five Racing | $500,000 |
| 2022 | Ready to Purrform1:33.99 | Joel Rosario | Brad H. Cox | Donegal Racing | $200,000 |
| 2021 | Public Sector1:35.03 | Flavien Prat | Chad C. Brown | Klaravich Stables | $200,000 |
| 2020 | Decorated Invader1:49.29 | Joel Rosario | Christophe Clement | West Point Thoroughbreds, William T Freeman Et Al | $150,000 |
| 2019 | Casa Creed1:33.72 | Junior Alvarado | William I. Mott | LRE Racing & JEH Racing Stable | $200,000 |
| 2018 | Raging Bull (FR)1:43.69 | Joel Rosario | Chad C. Brown | Peter M. Brant | $200,000 |
| 2017 | Bricks and Mortar1:39.47 | Joel Rosario | Chad C. Brown | William H. Lawrence & Klaravich Stables | $200,000 |
| 2016 | Camelot Kitten1:41.69 | Irad Ortiz Jr. | Chad C. Brown | Kenneth L. and Sarah K. Ramsey | $200,000 |
| 2015 | Takeover Target1:42.00 | Irad Ortiz Jr. | Chad C. Brown | William H. Lawrence & Klaravich Stables | $200,000 |
| 2014 | Wallyanna1:40.66 | Irad Ortiz Jr. | Michael V. Pino | Tim E. O'Donohue Racing Stable | $200,000 |
| 2013 | Notacatbutallama1:52.29 | John R. Velazquez | Todd A. Pletcher | Repole Stable | $196,000 |
| 2012 | Quick Wit1:51.95 | Rajiv Maragh | Dale L. Romans | Michael J. Bruder | $200,000 |
| 2011 | Big Blue Kitten1:42.91 | John R. Velazquez | Chad C. Brown | Kenneth L. and Sarah K. Ramsey | $150,000 |
| 2010 | Interactif1:48.34 | Javier Castellano | Todd A. Pletcher | Wertheimer et Frère | $150,000 |
| 2009 | Courageous Cat1:45.90 | Kent J. Desormeaux | William I. Mott | Pam & Martin Wygod | $160,000 |
| 2008 | Wesley1:50.22 | Javier Castellano | Mark A. Hennig | Willmott Stables | $159,600 |
| 2007 | Nobiz Like Shobiz1:49.29 | Cornelio Velásquez | Barclay Tagg | Elizabeth Jones Valando | $158,000 |
| 2006 | After Market1:48.45 | Cornelio Velásquez | William I. Mott | Pam & Martin Wygod | $146,700 |
| 2005 | T. D. Vance1:48.15 | Todd Kabel | H. Graham Motion | Donald A. Adam | $150,000 |
| 2004 | Artie Schiller1:47.71 | Richard Migliore | James A. Jerkens | Timber Bay Farm & Mrs. Thomas J. Walsh | $150,000 |
| 2003 | Stroll1:49.34 | Jerry D. Bailey | William I. Mott | Claiborne Farm | $150,000 |
| 2002 | Quest Star1:49.66 | Pat Day | W. Elliott Walden | Mansell Stables | $150,000 |
| 2001 | Baptize1:47.94 | Jerry D. Bailey | William I. Mott | Gary and Mary West Stables | $150,000 |
| 2000 | Turnofthecentury1:52.35 | Aaron Gryder | Michael E. Hushion | Barry K. Schwartz & Eugene Hauman | $150,000 |
| 1999 | Marquette1:49.33 | Jerry D. Bailey | Richard A. Violette Jr. | J. R. Cavanaugh | $150,000 |
| 1998 | Parade Ground1:47.82 | Shane Sellers | Neil J. Howard | William S. Farish III | $150,000 |
| 1997 | Rob 'n Gin1:42.09 | Jerry D. Bailey | Robert Barbara | Sabine Stable | $110,000 |
| 1996 | Sir Cat1:40.46 | Jerry D. Bailey | William I. Mott | John R. Murrell | $113,900 |
| 1995 | Flitch1:48.08 | Mike E. Smith | William Badgett Jr. | Loblolly Stable | $139,500 |
| 1994 | Islefaxyou1:48.61 | Eddie Maple | Patrick J. Kelly | Fox Ridge Farm | $117,000 |
| 1993 | A in Sociology1:48.81 | Chris Antley | Philip G. Johnson | Frederick Ronca | $121,800 |
| 1992 | Paradise Creek1:46.65 | Mike E. Smith | William I. Mott | Bertram R. Firestone | $121,000 |
| 1991 | Lech1:49.02 | Ángel Cordero Jr. | David G. Donk | Henryk de Kwiatkowski | $123,200 |
| 1990 | Social Retiree1:48.20 | Mike E. Smith | Barclay Tagg | Barclay Tagg | $91,200 |
| 1989 | Orange Sunshine1:49.00 | Jean Cruguet | Jimmy Croll | Blanche P. Levy | $93,300 |
| 1988 | Posen1:47.00 | Jerry D. Bailey | Woodford C. Stephens | Henryk de Kwiatkowski | $92,850 |
| 1987 | § Drachma1:49.80 | Robbie Davis | Larry A. Kelly | Gail P. Beitz | $85,800 |
| 1986 | Dance of Life1:52.20 | Jerry D. Bailey | MacKenzie Miller | Rokeby Stable | $83,100 |
| 1985 | Duluth1:47.60 | Jean Cruguet | Flint S. Schulhofer | Frances A. Genter | $85,950 |
42 of the 42 runnings name the rider, 42 name the trainer and 42 name the owner, who is the one of the three the prize money actually belongs to. 42 carry the total prize money for that year, converted here the same way the purse above is.
What the National Museum of Racing Hall of Fame Stakes has paid, season by season
Total prize money, 1985 to 2026
The total prize money went from $85,950 in 1985 to $400,000 in 2026, 4.7 times more. Every year is converted at today's rate, so the line is the money the race puts up rather than the money the exchange rate did.
Who wins the National Museum of Racing Hall of Fame Stakes more than once
The fact the table above holds and cannot show
Most wins by a jockey
Races worth about the same
Either side of the National Museum of Racing Hall of Fame Stakes in the world money order
| # | Race | Country | Prize money | As published |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 226 | Bing Crosby StakesDel Mar Racetrack | United States | $400,000 | $400,000 |
| 227 | Clement L. Hirsch StakesDel Mar Racetrack | United States | $400,000 | $400,000 |
| 228 | Fountain of Youth StakesGulfstream Park | United States | $400,000 | $400,000 |
| 229 | Frizette StakesBelmont Park | United States | $400,000 | $400,000 |
| 230 | Gallant Bob StakesParx Casino and Racing | United States | $400,000 | $400,000 |
| 231 | Gamely StakesSanta Anita Park | United States | $400,000 | $400,000 |
| 232 | Hollywood DerbyDel Mar racetrack | United States | $400,000 | $400,000 |
| 233 | Lafayette StakesKeeneland Race Course | United States | $400,000 | $400,000 |
| 234 | Lexington Stakes (Keeneland)Keeneland Race Course | United States | $400,000 | $400,000 |
| 235 | Matt Winn StakesChurchill Downs | United States | $400,000 | $400,000 |
| 237 | Oklahoma DerbyRemington Park | United States | $400,000 | $400,000 |
| 238 | Penn Mile StakesPenn National Race Course | United States | $400,000 | $400,000 |
| 239 | San Felipe StakesSanta Anita Park | United States | $400,000 | $400,000 |
| 240 | Tampa Bay DerbyTampa Bay Downs | United States | $400,000 | $400,000 |
| 241 | West Virginia DerbyMountaineer Park | United States | $400,000 | $400,000 |
| 243 | Grande Course de Haies d'AuteuilAuteuil Racecourse | France | $397,863 | €350,000 |
| 244 | Prix de l'Abbaye de LongchampLongchamp Racecourse | France | $397,863 | €350,000 |
| 245 | Prix de la ForêtLongchamp Racecourse | France | $397,863 | €350,000 |
| 246 | Prix MornyDeauville Racecourse | France | $397,863 | €350,000 |
| 247 | Prix Royal-OakLongchamp Racecourse | France | $397,863 | €350,000 |
The 20 races closest to the National Museum of Racing Hall of Fame Stakes in what they pay, above and below it. Follow the ranking all the way up on the richest races in the world.
The rest of the money in the United States
196 races, 99th of them is this one
| Race | Racecourse | Grade | Prize money |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hollywood Derby | Del Mar racetrack | Grade I | $400,000 |
| Lafayette Stakes | Keeneland Race Course | Non-graded Stakes | $400,000 |
| Lexington Stakes (Keeneland) | Keeneland Race Course | Grade III | $400,000 |
| Matt Winn Stakes | Churchill Downs | Grade III Stakes | $400,000 |
| Oklahoma Derby | Remington Park | Grade III | $400,000 |
| Penn Mile Stakes | Penn National Race Course | Grade III | $400,000 |
| San Felipe Stakes | Santa Anita Park | Grade II | $400,000 |
| Tampa Bay Derby | Tampa Bay Downs | Grade III | $400,000 |
Every race in the United States we hold a purse for is on the United States prize money list.
Frequently asked questions
What is the total National Museum of Racing Hall of Fame Stakes prize money?
$400,000, for the 2025 running.
Where does the National Museum of Racing Hall of Fame Stakes rank among the richest races in the world?
236th of 997. 235 races pay more, the nearest of them Bing Crosby Stakes. In the United States it is 99th of 196.
Which jockey has won the National Museum of Racing Hall of Fame Stakes most often?
Jerry D. Bailey, with 7 wins between 1986 and 2003.
When was the National Museum of Racing Hall of Fame Stakes first run?
1985. This page holds 42 runnings, from 1985 to 2026.
How far is the National Museum of Racing Hall of Fame Stakes?
1 mile, on turf, at Saratoga Race Course.
Where to next
The rest of the racing money