EAST VIEW was the name of the Westchester estate of James Butler, the founder of Empire City racetrack, which was located on the current site of Yonkers Raceway.
Not run 1911-13, 1915, and 1953-78. The race has been restricted to New York-breds since 1978. Distance of 5 ½ furlongs in 1910; about six furlongs 1914-28; 5 3/4 furlongs 1929-42; and six furlongs 1943-47 and 1950. For colts and geldings prior to 1951. Run at Jamaica 1943-46 and 1948-53, and at Belmont Park in 1947. Run at one mile 1982-86 and 1993. Run on the turf in 1993. In 1921, Runstar finished first but was disqualified. In 1950, Win or Lose won, but was disqualified several days after the race when it was found he carried an incorrect weight assignment.
$125,000.00 7 Furlongs (Dirt) Grade:
Year
Horse
Age
Weight
Time
Owner
Trainer
Jockey
Value
2024
Sweet Brown Sugar
3
122
1:10.55
Richie Rich Racing Stable
Paul W. Barrow
Jose Lezcano
$55,000
2023
Maple Leaf Mel
3
122
1:12.75
August Dawn Farm
Jeremiah C. Englehart
Joel Rosario
$55,000
2022
Yo Cuz
3
122
1:26.94
Dream Maker Racing
William I. Mott
Jose L. Ortiz
$55,000
2018
English Soul
2
118
1:42.32
Zilla Racing Stables
Raymond Handal
Manuel Franco
$60,000
2016
Bonita Bianca
-
122
1:46:46
Michael Dubb, Bethlehem Stables LLC, and Michael Imperio
Rudy R. Rodriguez
Irad Ortiz Jr.
$60,000
2015
Absatootly
-
117
1:44:50
Newman Racing
Charlton Baker
Kendrick Carmouche
$60,000
2014
Freudie Anne
-
118
1:44:50
Marc Detampel
Eddie Kenneally
Jose L. Ortiz
$60,000
2013
Flipcup
2
117
1:45.64
Team Penney Racing
George Weaver
Rajiv Maragh
$60,000
2012
Kelli Got Frosty
2
122
1:39.19
Cohen, Andrew I., Sacks, Lee, Flanagan, Aubrey and Tolchin, Gary
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