United States of America
Belmont at Aqueduct · 03.10.26
Watch the raceChampagne Stakes
Purse€ 439,300
Distance1609 metres
Winning time1m 34.84s
SurfaceDirt
Conditions2-year-olds
Runners6
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Breeders' Cup World Championships · English commentaryResult
6 runners · prize money to 4th placePosHorseJockey · TrainerMarginPrize
1stU. S. S. Valor2yo colt by War Of Will × Spangled BannerManuel FrancoClaude McGaughey III€ 276,800
5thJohnny Hockey2yo colt by Omaha Beach × Emilia's MoonKatie DavisAntonio Arriaga
Pedigree of the winner
As of race day 03.10.26U. S. S. Valor
War Of WillSire
Spangled BannerDamby Tiz Wonderful
DamSpangled Banner
U. S. S. Valor is out of Spangled Banner (Tiz Wonderful), a winner, and is a half-brother to the Grade 1-placed Expressman (Liam's Map).
Second damEastern Ruckus
Second dam Eastern Ruckus (Eastern Echo).
Third damAndrea Ruckus
Third dam Andrea Ruckus (Bold Ruckus).
Wider family
A half-sister to Spangled Banner is the dam of Curalina (Curlin), a triple Grade 1 winner.
Next generation
Spangled Banner has a colt by Mitole born this year and was covered by Tiz the Law for 2027.
Connections
All winners since 2020
| Year | Winner | Trainer / Jockey | Owner / Breeder | Video | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Napoleon SoloLiam's Map × Atomic Blonde | Chad SummersJoel Rosario | Gold Square LLCJohn D Gunther & Eurowest Bloodstock | ||
| 2024 | Chancer McpatrickMckinzie × Bernadreamy | Chad C BrownFlavien Prat | Flanagan RacingRigney Racing, LLC | ||
| 2023 | TimberlakeInto Mischief × Pin Up | Brad H CoxFlorent Geroux | WinStar Farm & Siena FarmSt. Elias Stables | ||
| 2022 | Blazing SevensGood Magic × Trophy Girl | Chad C BrownFlavien Prat | Rodeo Creek Racing LLCTracy Farmer | ||
| 2021 | Jack ChristopherMunnings × Rushin No Blushin | Chad C BrownJose L Ortiz | Jim Bakke, Gerry Isbister, Coolmore Stud & White Birch FarmCastleton Lyons & Kilboy Estate | ||
| 2020 | Jackie's WarriorMaclean's Music × Unicorn Girl | Steve AsmussenJoel Rosario | Kirk And Judy RobisonJ & J Stables |
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