The Queens County Stakes at Aqueduct promises to be an exciting race with a purse of $150,000. This race is set at one and one-eighth miles and is open to three-year-olds and older. Under HISA Rule 4212, Lasix is not allowed within 48 hours of post time.
Nomination fees are set at $150, with an additional $750 required to pass the entry box, and another $750 to start. Horses not originally nominated can make a supplemental nomination payment of $750, in addition to the entry and starting fees, at any time before the closing of entries. The purse will be distributed as follows: 55% to the winner, 20% to second place, 12% to third place, 6% to fourth place, 4% to fifth place, and 3% divided equally among the remaining finishers. Three-year-olds will carry 123 lbs., while older horses will carry 126 lbs., with weight allowances for certain non-winners.
Lineup and Morning Line Odds
- Masmak (KY) – 3/C, Jockey: J Rosario, Weight: 119, Trainer: R E Dutrow, Jr., Morning Line: 4/1
- Instant Coffee (KY) – 4/C, Jockey: L R Rivera, Jr., Weight: 122, Trainer: C Summers, Morning Line: 15/1
- Curbstone (KY) – 5/G, Jockey: M Olver, Weight: 122, Trainer: T Morley, Morning Line: 30/1
- Phileas Fogg (KY) – 4/G, Jockey: R R Maragh, Weight: 124, Trainer: G Rodriguez, Morning Line: 8/1
- Quality Chic (KY) – 4/G, Jockey: D Davis, Weight: 122, Trainer: J G Cook, Morning Line: 10/1
- Repo Rocks (VA) – 6/G, Jockey: A Wolfsont, Weight: 122, Trainer: J Ness, Morning Line: 15/1
- Law Professor (KY) – 6/G, Jockey: K Carmouche, Weight: 122, Trainer: R Atras, Morning Line: 5/2
- Unlimitedpotential (KY) – 5/H, Jockey: S Gonzalez, Weight: 122, Trainer: I Kantarmaci, Morning Line: 30/1
- Film Star (KY) – 5/H, Jockey: J Lezcano, Weight: 124, Trainer: L Rice, Morning Line: 6/1
- Surface to Air (KY) – 4/C, Jockey: F Jara, Weight: 124, Trainer: P A Synnefias, Morning Line: 10/1
- Tabeguache (KY) – 4/C, Jockey: M Franco, Weight: 122, Trainer: B H Cox, Morning Line: 5/1
Owners and Breeders
- Owners: FMQ Stables, Gold Square LLC, Patricia L. Moseley, Jupiter Stable, David E. Miller, Double B Racing Stables, John Holleman, America’s Pastime Stables and Ilkay Kantarmaci, Ronald P. Stewart, In or Out Stable, Jeffrey Drown.
- Breeders: Scott and Debbie Pierce & Dermot and Emma Quinn, Sagamore Farm, LLC, Patricia L. Moseley, Godolphin, White Birch Farm, Inc., Mrs. C. Oliver Iselin III, Twin Creeks Farm, Brandywine Farm (Jim & Pam Robinson) & Parker Place Breeding, Indian Creek & Mill Pond Bloodstock, Silverton Hill, LLC, Kindred Stables, Inc.
Pedigrees
- Masmak (KY): Vino Rosso – Nite in Rome, by Harlan’s Holiday
- Instant Coffee (KY): Bolt d’Oro – Follow No One, by Uncle Mo
- Curbstone (KY): Street Sense – Archstone, by Arch
- Phileas Fogg (KY): Astern (AUS) – Merino, by More Than Ready
- Quality Chic (KY): Quality Road – Chica Boom Chic, by Tapit
- Repo Rocks (VA): Tapiture – Hawaiian Love, by Not For Love
- Law Professor (KY): Constitution – Haunted Heroine, by Ghostzapper
- Unlimitedpotential (KY): Union Rags – Champagne Ice, by Roman Ruler
- Film Star (KY): Flatter – Rebelle, by Hard Spun
- Surface to Air (KY): Midshipman – Shemazon, by Congrats
- Tabeguache (KY): Into Mischief – More Mojo, by More Than Ready
This thrilling race promises to be an exciting showcase of skill, speed, and strategy, as the best compete for the coveted title and substantial purse.
