Salvator Mile Handicap

Updated on Dec 21, 2023

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Inaugurated 1948 Track left-handed Purse 100,000 USD (2016)		Surface Dirt Distance 1,609 m
Location Monmouth Park Racetrack Oceanport, New Jersey, United States Race type Thoroughbred - Flat racing Website www1.monmouthpark.com/index.asp

The Salvator Mile Stakes (formerly the Salvator Mile Handicap) is an American Thoroughbred horse race held annually during the first week of July at Monmouth Park Racetrack in Oceanport, New Jersey. Open to horses age three and older, it is contested on dirt at a distance of one mile (8 furlongs). A Grade III event, it currently offers a purse of $100,000.

This race is named for U.S. Racing Hall of Fame inductee, Salvator.

Records

Speed record:

1:34.25 - Gottcha Gold (2007)

Most wins:

2 - Peanut Butter Onit (1991, 1992)

2 - Sea of Tranquility (2001, 2002)

Most wins by a jockey:

4 - Bill Hartack (1954, 1959, 1960, 1970)

Most wins by a trainer:

3 - Frank Y. Whiteley, Jr. (1966, 1970, 1974)

Most wins by an owner:

2 - Brookfield Farm (1949, 1964)

2 - Jaclyn Stable (1954, 1959)

2 - Keystone Stable (1969, 1977)

2 - Elaine J. Meltzer (1991, 1992)

2 - Triple M Farm, Inc. (2001, 2002)

References

Salvator Mile Handicap Wikipedia

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