Minaret Station
Former winner Far Bridge (2024) was among the beaten runners, finishing second. The four-year-old colt is by Instilled Regard out of Beau Recall. The win was worth USD 315,000 to the winner. The winning time was 2m 28.18s.
United States of America
Belmont at Aqueduct · 01.10.26
Watch the raceJoe Hirsch Turf Classic Stakes
PurseUS$ 500,000
Distance2414 metres
Winning time2m 28.18s
SurfaceTurf · Firm
Conditions3-year-olds and up
Runners6
Stories of this Result
Watch the race
The New York Racing Association · English commentaryResult
6 runners · prize money to 4th placePosHorseJockey · TrainerMarginPrize
6thPride Of Arras4yo gelding by New Bay × Parnell's DreamRossa RyanRalph Beckett
Pedigree of the winner
As of race day 01.10.26Minaret Station
Instilled RegardSire
Beau RecallDamby Sir Prancealot
DamBeau Recall
Minaret Station is out of Beau Recall (Sir Prancealot), a multiple graded stakes winner and multiple Grade 1-placed.
Second damGreta d'Argent
Second dam Greta d'Argent (Great Commotion).
Third damPetite D-Argent
Third dam Petite D-Argent (Noalto).
Next generation
Beau Recall has since produced a colt by Instagrand in 2023 and a colt by Instilled Regard in 2026, and she was covered by Cody's Wish for next year.
Connections
Minaret Station in 2026
1 placeTrainer / Jockey / Track
Christophe Clement Turf Stakes2414 metres · US$ 750,0002ndWilliam WaldenJose L Ortiz15.08.2026SaratogaPrize money €131,802Race detailsWatch
All winners since 2020
| Year | Winner | Trainer / Jockey | Owner / Breeder | Video | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Rebel's RomanceDubawi × Minidress | Charlie ApplebyFrankie Dettori | Godolphin, LlcGodolphin | ||
| 2024 | Far BridgeEnglish Channel × Fitpitcher | Christophe ClementJoel Rosario | Lsu StablesCalumet Farm | ||
| 2023 | War Like GoddessEnglish Channel × Misty North | William MottJunior Alvarado | George KrikorianCalumet Farm | ||
| 2022 | War Like GoddessEnglish Channel × Misty North | William MottJose Lezcano | George KrikorianCalumet Farm | ||
| 2021 | RockemperorHoly Roman Emperor × Motivation | Chad C BrownJavier Castellano | Michael Dubb, Michael E. Kisber, Wonder Stables, Bethlehem Stables & Madaket StablesHaras du Mezeray | ||
| 2020 | Channel MakerEnglish Channel × In Return | William MottManuel Franco | Wachtel Stable, Gary Barber, R. A. Hill Stable & Reeves Thoroughbred RacingKeene Ridge Farm |
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