The DAMON RUNYON is named for the world famous newspaperman who chronicled Broadway doings and the lives of sports figures and gamblers for several decades. The musical “Guys and Dolls” is based on several of his short stories. Racing was one of his hobbies and he campaigned a modest string of horses. Runyon died in 1946.
Run at seven furlongs 1979-82 and 1987-88. Run at one mile 1983-86 and 1989-93. Run on the turf 1990-91 and 1993. Run at Belmont Park in 1979 and 1983-84.
$125,000.00 7 Furlongs (Dirt) Grade:
Year
Horse
Age
Weight
Time
Owner
Trainer
Jockey
Value
2024
Antonio of Venice
3
122
1:10.35
Imperio, Michael, Cotrone, Robert, Hibiscus Stables LLC and Rodriguez, Rudy R.
Rudy R. Rodriguez
Manuel Franco
$55,000
2023
Looms Boldly
3
118
1:13.75
Ten Strike Racing
Brad H. Cox
Manuel Franco
$55,000
2022
Rotknee
3
120
1:27.06
William J. Butler
Michael J. Maker
Manuel Franco
$55,000
2021
Excellent Timing
3
118
1:28.02
Dubb, Michael, Madaket Stables LLC and Wonder Stables
Chad Brown
Manny Franco
$55,000
2020
Dream Bigger
3
122
1:25.89
Repole Stable
Rudy R. Rodriguez
Junior Alvarado
$55,000
2018
Not That Brady
2
120
1:40.68
Imperio, Michael, Rodriguez, Rudy R. and Lianna Stables, Inc.
Rudy Rodriguez
Reylu Gutierrez
$55,000
2017
Empire Line
3
116
1:38.75
West Point Thoroughbreds and RAP Racing
George Weaver
Eric Cancel
$60,000
2016
Haul Anchor
-
116
1:45:69
Chester and Mary Broman, Sr
Kiaran P. McLaughlin
Cornelio Velasquez
$60,000
2015
Extinct Charm
-
117
1:44:73
John L. Moirano, William Achenbaum, Monty Foss, and Steven Wecker
Gary Contessa
Aaron Gryder
$60,000
2014
Good Luck Gus
-
122
1:45:80
Michael Dubb, Bethlehem Stables LLC and The Elkstone Group LLC
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