The Sanford Stakes is an American Thoroughbred horse race held annually during the third week of July at the Saratoga Race Course in Saratoga Springs, New York. A six furlong sprint race, the Grade III event is open to two-year-old horses.
Records
Speed record: (at current distance of 6 furlongs) • 1:09.32 – Afleet Alex (2004) Most wins by a jockey: • 7 – John Velazquez (1999, 2001, 2003, 2006, 2007, 2011, 2015) Most wins by a Trainer • 8 –Todd A. Pletcher (1999, 2003, 2006, 2007, 2011, 2015, 2018, 2021) Most wins by an owner: • 8 – Greentree Stable (1933, 1941, 1950, 1951, 1956, 1959, 1963, 1978) ==Winners==
Winners
• † In 1938, Ariel Toy finished first, but was disqualified. † In 1939 the niece of Edward R. Bradley raced Boy Angler under the nom de course "Mr. French." ==References==