# Fall Highweight Stakes

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The **Fall Highweight Stakes** (formerly the **Fall Highweight Handicap**) is an American [Thoroughbred horse race](/source/Thoroughbred_horse_race) held annually near the end of November at [Aqueduct Racetrack](/source/Aqueduct_Racetrack) in [Queens](/source/Queens), [New York](/source/New_York_(state)). Currently run at a distance of 6 [furlongs](/source/Furlong) (1,207 m), it is open to horses three years of age and older. As the name implies, the race is known for the unusually high weights assigned to each of the horses. The race was run under [handicap weights](/source/Handicap_(horse_racing)) until 2024, when it was changed to [allowance](/source/Glossary_of_North_American_horse_racing#allowance_race) conditions with a maximum weight of 136 pounds (62 kg).[1][2]

In the past the top-weighted horse was assigned a minimum of 140 pounds (64 kg). Although the 140 pound rule is no longer in place, horses still carry more weight than they normally would. The highweight in the 2015 renewal, for example, carried 134 pounds.[3]

Run at [Belmont Park](/source/Belmont_Park) from its inception in 1914 to 1959 and again from 1963 to 1993, the Fall Highweight was open to horses of any age until 1959 when it was changed to its present format. It was raced on a straight course prior to 1921, from 1926 to 1939, and again from 1942 to 1957. A large field resulted in the 1976 edition being run in two divisions.

The inaugural running of the Fall Highweight in 1914 was a remarkable victory for [Comely](/source/Comely) who was not only a [filly](/source/Filly) that defeated male rivals, but the only two-year-old to ever win the race.

## Records

**Speed record:**

- 1:08.40 - Ariel Lad (1944)
- 1:08.40 - Hitex (1952)

**Most wins:**

- 2 - [Miss Merriment](/source/Miss_Merriment) (1934, 1936)
- 2 - Cassis (1943, 1946)
- 2 - [Ta Wee](/source/Ta_Wee) (1969, 1970)
- 2 - [Honorable Miss](/source/Honorable_Miss) (1975, 1976)
- 2 - [What A Summer](/source/What_A_Summer) (1977, 1978)

**Most wins by a [jockey](/source/Jockey):**

- 5 - [Eddie Arcaro](/source/Eddie_Arcaro) (1937, 1944, 1948, 1952, 1958)
- 5 - [John L. Rotz](/source/John_L._Rotz) (1964, 1967, 1969, 1970, 1972)
- 5 - [Jorge Chavez](/source/Jorge_F._Chavez) (1991, 1995, 1996, 1998, 1999)

**Most wins by a [trainer](/source/Horse_trainer):**

- 5 - [D. Wayne Lukas](/source/D._Wayne_Lukas) (1985, 1990, 1992, 1994, 2001)

**Most wins by an owner:**

- 4 - [Joseph E. Widener](/source/Joseph_E._Widener) (1919, 1929, 1931, 1941)

## Winners

Year Winner Age Jockey Trainer Owner Dist. (Furlongs) Time Win $ Gr. 2024 Giant Mischief 4 Manuel Franco Brad H. Cox Spendthrift Farm, Stonestreet Stables, Martin S. Schwartz, et. al. 6 f 1:09.20 $82,500 2023 Bold Journey 4 José Ortiz William I. Mott Gary Barber, Pantofel Stable LLC & Wachtel Stable 6 f 1:10.91 $110,000 G3 2022 Greeley and Ben 8 Manuel Franco Faith Wilson Darryl E. Abramowitz 6 f 1:11.95 $175,000 G3 2021 Hopeful Treasure 4 Mychel Sanchez Michael Catalano Jr. Just In Time Racing 6 f 1:11.19 $110,000 G3 2020 Share The Ride 5 José Ortiz Antonio Arriaga Dixiana Farms LLC (William & Donna Shively) 6 f 1:10.62 $100,000 G3 2019 Happy Farm 5 Jorge A. Vargas Jr. Jason Servis M and A Racing Ltd. 6 f 1:11.91 $115,500 G3 2018 Life in Shambles 7 Irad Ortiz Jr. Jason Servis Ara Aprahamian 6 f 1:12.07 $115,500 G3 2017 Stallwalkin' Dude 7 Joel Rosario David Jacobson David Jacobson & Head of Plains Partners (Sol Kumin) 6 f 1:11.11 $120,000 G3 2016 Heaven's Runway 6 Junior Alvarado Rudy R. Rodriguez Michael Dubb & Michael Imperio 6 f 1:10.19 $120,000 G3 2015 Green Gratto 5 Kendrick Carmouche Gaston Grant Gaston & Anthony Grant 6 f 1:09.95 $120,000 G3 2014 Salutos Amigos 4 Cornelio Velásquez David Jacobson David Jacobson & Southern Equine Stable LLC (Mike Moreno) 6 f 1:10.78 $180,000 G3 2013 Palace 4 Cornelio Velásquez Linda L. Rice Antonino Miuccio 6 f 1:09.82 $180,000 G3 2012 Caixa Eletronica 7 Javier Castellano Todd Pletcher Mike Repole 6 f 1:08.69 $90,000 G3 2011 Sunrise Smarty 4 Ramon Domínguez Michael Hushion West Point Thoroughbreds, Donald Brooks, Nick Cammarano 6 f 1:09.97 $60,000 G3 2010 Endless Circle 6 Edgar Prado Rudy R. Rodriguez Vincent S. Scuderi & James A. Riccio 6 f 1:09.79 $60,000 G3 2009 Cherokee Country 5 Jose Lezcano Ramon Preciado Victory Thoroughbreds LLC (Lou Cacchio) 6 f 1:09.29 $66,000 G3 2008 Fabulous Strike 5 Ramon Domínguez Todd Beattie Walter Downey 6 f 1:09.02 $66,720 2007 Grand Champion 4 Eibar Coa James A. Jerkens Susan & John Moore 6 f 1:09.90 $65,520 2006 Afrashad 4 Richard Migliore Saeed bin Suroor Godolphin Racing 6 f 1:11.05 $64,980 2005 Attila's Storm 3 Pablo Morales Richard Schosberg Barry K. Schwartz 6 f 1:09.30 $67,500 2004 Thunder Touch 3 Rafael Bejarano Kiaran McLaughlin Stronach Stables 6 f 1:09.83 $66,960 2003 Bossanova 3 Edgar Prado H. James Bond Lorraine & Rod Rodriguez 6 f 1:10.06 $64,980 2002 True Direction 3 Javier Castellano Carlos Morales Morton & Marisol Binn 6 f 1:09.62 $66,960 2001 Yonaguska 3 José A. Santos D. Wayne Lukas Michael Tabor 6 f 1:09.60 $67,320 2000 Kashatreya 6 Octavio Vergara John O. Hertler Seymour Cohn 6 f 1:11.03 $67,140 1999 Richter Scale 5 Jorge Chavez Mary Jo Lohmeier Nancy & Richard Kaster 6 f 1:09.05 $66,060 1998 Punch Line 8 Jorge Chavez William H. Turner Jr. Althea D. Richards 6 f 1:10.07 $66,840 1997 Royal Haven 5 Richard Migliore Gasper Moschera Barbara Davis 6 f 1:10.68 $65,820 1996 Victor Avenue 3 Jorge Chavez Dale Romans Greg James 6 f 1:09.24 $67,440 1995 Jess C's Whirl 5 Jorge Chavez John H. Forbes Ted & Larry Oleck 6 f 1:09.87 $66,180 1994 Chimes Band 3 Jerry D. Bailey D. Wayne Lukas Fares Farms (Issam Michael Fares) 6 f 1:11.37 $65,940 1993 Fly So Free 5 Jerry D. Bailey Flint S. Schulhofer Tommy Valando 6 f 1:09.41 $72,360 1992 Salt Lake 3 Mike E. Smith D. Wayne Lukas William T. Young 6 f 1:09.07 $68,520 1991 Senor Speedy 4 Jorge Chavez Alfredo Callejas Robert Perez 6 f 1:08.62 $70,920 1990 Carson City 3 Jerry D. Bailey D. Wayne Lukas William T. Young 6 f 1:09.80 $51,030 1989 Sewickley 4 Randy Romero Flint S. Schulhofer Robert S. Evans 6 f 1:09.60 $68,880 1988 Parlay Me 3 Randy Romero James E. Picou Marshall E. Sigel 6 f 1:09.60 $69,000 1987 Purple Mountain 5 Richard Migliore Woodrow Sedlacek Jacques Wimpfheimer 6 f 1:08.80 $85,500 1986 Funistrada 3 Robbie Davis Jan H. Nerud John A. Nerud 6 f 1:09.40 $68,640 1985 Mt. Livermore 4 Jorge Velásquez D. Wayne Lukas Lloyd R. French Jr. 6 f 1:10.60 $89,460 1984 Mamaison 4 Chris McCarron Richard Mandella Harold P. Oliver 6 f 1:10.20 $77,040 1983 Chas Conerly 3 Jimmy Miranda H. Allen Jerkens Hobeau Farm 6 f 1:10.40 $50,670 1982 Gold Beauty 3 Don Brumfield William D. Curtis Georgia E. Hoffman 6 f 1:09.20 $50,940 1981 Piedmont Pete 5 Kenny Black Ron Alfano Mel Hewitt 6 f 1:10.40 $50,490 1980 King's Fashion 5 Jean-Luc Samyn H. Allen Jerkens Bohemia Stable 6 f 1:10.60 $51,120 1979 Whatsyourpleasure 6 Ángel Cordero Jr. John W. Russell Murty Farm (Duane & Wayne Murty) 6 f 1:09.60 $49,095 1978 What A Summer 5 Ángel Cordero Jr. LeRoy Jolley Diana M. Firestone 6 f 1:09.40 $48,195 1977 What A Summer 4 Jacinto Vásquez LeRoy Jolley Diana M. Firestone 6 f 1:10.00 $50,490 1976-1 Relent 5 Ruben Hernandez Sidney Watters Jr. Stephen C. Clark 6 f 1:09.80 $39,105 1976-2 Honorable Miss 6 Bill Shoemaker Frank Y. Whiteley Jr. Pen-Y-Bryn Farm 6 f 1:10.00 $39,780 1975 Honorable Miss 5 Jacinto Vásquez Frank Y. Whiteley Jr. Pen-Y-Bryn Farm 6 f 1:09.80 $54,720 1974 Piamem 4 Miguel A. Rivera Lazaro S. Barrera Miguel Alfonzo 6 f 1:10.40 $22,575 1973 King's Bishop 4 Eddie Maple H. Allen Jerkens Bohemia Stable 6 f 1:09.40 $17,310 1972 Chou Croute 4 John L. Rotz Robert G. Dunham Emmanuel Victor Benjamin III 6 f 1:10.00 $17,340 1971 Shut Eye 5 Ángel Cordero Jr. Jack M. Bradley Kev-Hill Stable 6 f 1:10.80 $20,280 1970 Ta Wee 4 John L. Rotz Flint S. Schulhofer Tartan Stable 6 f 1:10.40 $18,395 1969 Ta Wee 3 John L. Rotz Flint S. Schulhofer Tartan Stable 6 f 1:10.20 $18,622 1968 More Scents 4 Ángel Cordero Jr. Philip G. Johnson Meadowhill (Morton Rosenthal & Alfred Green) 6 f 1:11.80 $18,460 1967 Indulto 4 John L. Rotz Max Hirsch Jane Greer 6 f 1:12.60 $18,200 1966 Impressive III 3 Kenneth Knapp Edward A. Neloy Little M Farm (syndicate, John R. Murrell, manager) 6 f 1:10.40 $18,752 1965 Pack Trip 5 Manuel Ycaza John A. Nerud Joseph M. Roebling 6 f 1:13.80 $18,167 1964 Delta Judge 4 John L. Rotz Clyde Troutt Ada L. Rice 6 f 1:10.60 $18,005 1963 Accordant 3 Paul Kallai Joseph Kulina Colonial Farm (John & Sam Fieramosca) 6 f 1:10.20 $14,788 1962 Be On Time 3 Pete D. Anderson Eddie Hayward Circle M Farm (Edward S. Moore) 6 f 1:09.40 $18,752 1961 Smashing Gail 3 Bobby Ussery Nicholas Combest Edith Baily Dent 6 f 1:10.00 $18,655 1960 Four Lane 3 Sam Boulmetis Sr. Thomas M. Waller William Ewing 6 f 1:09.00 $18,192 1959 Mystic II 5 Michael A. Sorrentino Morris H. Dixon C. Mahlon Kline 6 f 1:11.00 $18,095 1958 Bull Strength 4 Eddie Arcaro Jack J. Carrara Brookfield Farm 6 f 1:10.00 $19,135 1957 Itobe 4 Eldon Nelson Edward I. Kelly Sr. Brookfield Farm 6 f 1:09.40 $20,600 1956 Impromptu 4 Conn McCreary Edward I. Kelly Sr. Brookfield Farm 6 f 1:09.00 $21,550 1955 Sailor II 3 Hedley Woodhouse Preston M. Burch Brookmeade Stable 6 f 1:10.00 $17,050 1954 Pet Bully 6 Bill Hartack Thomas Joseph Kelly Ada L. Rice 6 f 1:11.20 $17,800 1953 Kaster 4 Augustine Catalano Morris H. Dixon C. Mahlon Kline 6 f 1:09.80 $16,600 1952 Hitex 3 Eddie Arcaro James P. Conway Florence D. Whitaker 6 f 1:08.40 $17,300 1951 Guillotine 4 Ted Atkinson John M. Gaver Sr. Greentree Stable 6 f 1:09.00 $18,700 1950 Arise 4 Douglas Dodson James C. Bentley Addison Stable (Harry Addison, Sr. & Mrs. Jack Addison) 6 f 1:08.80 $17,800 1949 Royal Governor 5 Eric Guerin James E. Ryan Esther D. du Pont 6 f 1:12.00 $17,150 1948 First Flight 4 Eddie Arcaro Sylvester E. Veitch C. V. Whitney 6 f 1:08.60 $22,650 1947 Rippey 4 Ovie Scurlock Willie Booth William G. Helis Sr. 6 f 1:10.80 $21,300 1946 Cassis 7 Basil James Preston M. Burch W. Deering Howe 6 f 1:08.80 $16,750 1945 True North 5 Ted Atkinson Preston M. Burch Howe Stable (W. Deering Howe) 6 f 1:08.80 $7,370 1944 Ariel Lad 5 Eddie Arcaro J. Thomas Taylor Selznick Stable 6 f 1:08.40 $7,285 1943 Cassis 4 Ted Atkinson Preston M. Burch Howe Stable (W. Deering Howe) 6 f 1:11.20 $6,725 1942 Imperatrice 4 Conn McCreary George M. Odom William H. La Boyteaux 6 f 1:10.20 $5,925 1941 Roman 4 Don Meade Peter W. Coyne Joseph E. Widener 6 f 1:10.00 $4,500 1940 T. M. Dorsett 4 Raymond Workman John B. Theall Joe W. Brown 6 f 1:11.40 $4,500 1939 Rough Time 5 Fred Faust J. Yancy Christmas J. Yancy Christmas 6 f 1:09.40 $6,100 1938 The Fighter 5 Raymond Workman Edward L. Snyder William F. Morgan 6 f 1:10.00 $4,750 1937 Preeminent 5 Eddie Arcaro Duval A. Headley Hal Price Headley 6 f 1:10.80 $2,975 1936 Miss Merriment 5 Raymond Workman J. P. "Sammy" Smith Victor Emanuel 6 f 1:09.60 $3,200 1935 Sation 5 Jim Hunter Winbert F. Mulholland George D. Widener Jr. 6 f 1:10.20 $3,075 1934 Miss Merriment 3 Earl Steffen J. P. "Sammy" Smith Dorwood Stable (Victor Emanuel) 6 f 1:10.40 $2,750 1933 Microphone 4 Silvio Coucci Phillip M. Walker Sage Stable (Harry W. Sage) 6 f 1:11.00 $1,845 1932 Larranga 3 Raymond Workman Edward J. Bennett Anall Stable (Allan A. Ryan) 6 f 1:10.40 $2,450 1931 Mr. Sponge 4 Mack Garner Henry E. McDaniel Joseph E. Widener 6 f 1:11.60 $3,025 1930 Balko 5 John Bejshak Joseph H. Stotler Sagamore Stable (Margaret Emerson) 6 f 1:09.40 $3,375 1929 Osmand 5 Willie Garner Peter W. Coyne Joseph E. Widener 6 f 1:10.60 $3,600 1928 Finite 3 Frank S. Moon A. Jack Joyner George D. Widener Jr. 6 f 1:12.60 $3,700 1927 Happy Argo 4 Steve O'Donnell Max Hirsch Kershaw Stable (Bernard M. Baruch) 6 f 1:11.20 $4,050 1926 Powhatan 3 John Maiben Thomas J. Healey Walter J. Salmon Sr. 6 f 1:12.00 $3,800 1925 Superlette 3 Laverne Fator Sam Hildreth Rancocas Stable 6 f 1:12.40 $3,400 1924 Worthmore 3 Steve O'Donnell John S. Ward John S. Ward 6 f 1:11.60 $4,225 1923 Fair Phantom 4 Earl Sande C. Kay Spence Audley Farm 6 f 1:10.40 $3,275 1922 Careful 4 James Butwell Thomas J. Healey Walter J. Salmon Sr. 6 f 1:12.60 $3,300 1921 Crocus 3 Frank Coltiletti James G. Rowe Sr. Harry Payne Whitney 6 f 1:11.40 $2,725 1920 Lion d'Or 4 Earl Sande H. Guy Bedwell J. K. L. Ross 6 f 1:09.80 $3,100 1919 Naturalist 5 Charles Fairbrother Thomas Welsh Joseph E. Widener 6 f 1:11.60 $2,900 1918 Hollister * 4 Johnny Loftus Walter B. Jennings A. Kingsley Macomber 6 f 1:10.00 $2,100 1917 Ima Frank 4 John McTaggart George Ziegler Beverwyck Stable (Frank J. Nolan) 6 f 1:11.80 $1,410 1916 Mont d'Or 5 Joe Notter Thomas Welsh L. Wood 6 f 1:13.20 $1,230 1915 Harmonicon 5 Joe Notter James G. Rowe Sr. Lewis S. Thompson 6 f 1:10.80 $1,195 1914 Comely 2 Joe McCahey Richard C. Benson James Butler 6 f 1:12.00 $1,275

- In 1918, Fairy Wand finished first, but was disqualified.

## References

1. ["2024 Fall Highweight Stakes"](https://www.equibase.com/premium/chartEmb.cfm?track=AQU&raceDate=11/29/2024&cy=USA&rn=7). *Equibase*. 24 November 2023. Retrieved 9 December 2024.

1. Grening, David (27 November 2024). ["Fall Highweight offers better conditions for Giant Mischief"](https://www.drf.com/news/fall-highweight-offers-better-conditions-giant-mischief). Daily Racing Form. Retrieved 9 December 2024. The Fall Highweight is no longer a handicap and is run under allowance conditions.

1. Johnson, J. Keeler. ["Will Holiday Star Shine on Thanksgiving Day?"](http://cs.bloodhorse.com/blogs/unlocking-winners-handicapping/archive/2014/11/24/will-holiday-star-shine-on-thanksgiving-day.aspx). *cs.bloodhorse.com*. Retrieved 29 November 2016.

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