The CIGAR MILE was run as the NYRA MILE prior to 1997. It was renamed that year in honor of the two-time Horse of the Year who won the 1994 edition. Cigar equaled Citation’s modern-day North American record of 16 consecutive victories with his win in the Citation Challenge at Arlington International in 1996. Among his victories during that streak were the 1995 Woodward, the 1995 Jockey Club Gold Cub, the 1995 Breeders’ Cup Classic, and the 1996 Woodward, all at Belmont Park; as well as the aforementioned 1994 NYRA Mile at Aqueduct.
The NYRA Mile was created by former NYRA President Jerry McKeon. The one-mile distance was chosen to attract both sprinters and distance horses. Not run in 1993.
$500,000.00 1 Mile (Dirt) Grade:II
Year
Horse
Age
Weight
Time
Owner
Trainer
Jockey
Value
2024
Locked
3
119
1:34.52
Eclipse Thoroughbred Partners and Walmac Farm
Todd A. Pletcher
John R. Velazquez
$275,000
2023
Hoist the Gold
4
121
1:34.28
Dream Team One Racing Stable
Dallas Stewart
John R. Velazquez
$275,000
2022
Mind Control
6
122
1:35.53
Red Oak Stable (Brunetti) and Madaket Stables, LLC
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