Official Aqueduct Stakes Schedule
Below, find each stakes race's date, grade, purse, distance, and more.
2026 Belmont at the Big A Spring/Summer Meet
| DATE | RACE | PURSE | AGE | DISTANCE | SURFACE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friday, May 1 | Sheepshead Bay (G3) | $175,000 | F&M 4&UP | 1 3/8 | Turf |
| Saturday, May 2 | Fort Marcy (G3) | $175,000 | 4&UP | 1 1/8 | Turf |
| Saturday, May 2 | Elusive Quality | $150,000 | 4&UP | 6 Furlongs | Turf |
| Sunday, May 3 | Westchester (G3) | $175,000 | 4&UP | 1 Mile | Dirt |
| Sunday, May 3 | Vagrancy (G3) | $175,000 | F&M 4&UP | 6 1/2 Furlongs | Dirt |
| Sunday, May 3 | Beaugay (G3) | $175,000 | F&M 4&UP | 1 1/16 | Turf |
| Sunday, May 3 | License Fee | $150,000 | F&M 4&UP | 6 Furlongs | Turf |
| Saturday, May 9 | Ruffian (G2) | $200,000 | F&M 4&UP | 1 Mile | Dirt |
| Saturday, May 9 | Peter Pan (G3) | $200,000 | 3YO | 1 1/8 | Dirt |
| Saturday, May 9 | John A. Nerud (G3) | $175,000 | 4&UP | 6 Furlongs | Dirt |
| Saturday, May 9 | Take the A Train | $150,000 | F3YO | 6 Furlongs | Turf |
| Saturday, May 23 | Paradise Creek | $150,000 | 3YO | 6 Furlongs | Turf |
| Saturday, June 13 | New York Stallion Stakes - Cupecoy's Joy Division | $150,000 | F3YO | 6 Furlongs | Turf |
| Saturday, June 20 | New York Stallion Stakes - Spectacular Bid Division | $150,000 | 3YO | 6 Furlongs | Turf |
| Saturday, June 27 | Ashley T. Cole (NYB) | $150,000 | 3&UP | 6 Furlongs | Turf |
| Sunday, June 28 | John Hettinger (NYB) | $150,000 | F&M 3&UP | 6 Furlongs | Turf |
