Mother Goose

[Kasept]

Originally Posted by 10 pnt move up

shouldnt you only list the winners based on the current structure that they set up with the CC Oaks and Alabama, and Acorn to start it off at a 1 mile? Not sure when that was, feels like about 5 years ago.

That configuration (Acorn, Oaks, Alabama) started in 2010..

Acorn has been Belmont Day constant since mid-90's. Tried on Memorial Day '12/'13. Before mid-90's it bounced around throughout May.

Mother Goose 1-1/16 miles in 1957-58, 1-1/8 miles 1959-2009, Returned to 1 1/16 miles in 2010. Started as a Belmont Day (or vicinity) fixture before becoming a late June/early July standard in 1996.

CCA Oaks was 1-3/8 miles from 1919-1941 and 1944-1958; 1-1/4 miles 1990-1997 and 2004-2009; 1-1/2 miles 1942-1943, 1971-1989 & 1998-2003; Since 2010 when moved to Saratoga, 1-1/8 miles. Had been run late June/early July until transitioning to late July in mid-90's.

These 3 were the original Triple Tiara (1957-2002; 2007-2009); From 2003-2006, the Tiara was configured as the Goose, Oaks and Alabama.

Alabama, 10f since 1917 and a mid-August staple since its' inception, was initially 9f (1872-1916 more or less) with runnings at 8.5f and 12.5f a few times as well as once on the turf (1903).

[Alabama Stakes]

Alabama Stakes is also the closest thing to a beauty contest for hosses in existence. Nothing better looking than a 3 year old filly in August at the Spa

[cakes44]

Originally Posted by Alabama Stakes

Alabama Stakes is also the closest thing to a beauty contest for hosses in existence. Nothing better looking than a 3 year old filly in August at the Spa

Just keep your hands above the table, hoss.

[Alabama Stakes]

Originally Posted by cakes44

Just keep your hands above the table, hoss.

I married a good looking Italian girl. I'm all set.

[10 pnt move up]

Originally Posted by Kasept

That configuration (Acorn, Oaks, Alabama) started in 2010..

Acorn has been Belmont Day constant since mid-90's. Tried on Memorial Day '12/'13. Before mid-90's it bounced around throughout May.

Mother Goose 1-1/16 miles in 1957-58, 1-1/8 miles 1959-2009, Returned to 1 1/16 miles in 2010. Started as a Belmont Day (or vicinity) fixture before becoming a late June/early July standard in 1996.

CCA Oaks was 1-3/8 miles from 1919-1941 and 1944-1958; 1-1/4 miles 1990-1997 and 2004-2009; 1-1/2 miles 1942-1943, 1971-1989 & 1998-2003; Since 2010 when moved to Saratoga, 1-1/8 miles. Had been run late June/early July until transitioning to late July in mid-90's.

These 3 were the original Triple Tiara (1957-2002; 2007-2009); From 2003-2006, the Tiara was configured as the Goose, Oaks and Alabama.

Alabama, 10f since 1917 and a mid-August staple since its' inception, was initially 9f (1872-1916 more or less) with runnings at 8.5f and 12.5f a few times as well as once on the turf (1903).

looking at the winners, and fields since 2010 it seems like its a touch below the CC Oaks and Alabama.