Bernard Baruch Handicap

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The Bernard Baruch Handicap is a race for thoroughbred horses run in early to mid August at Saratoga Race Course in Saratoga Springs, New York. The race is for three year olds and up willing to race one and one-eighth miles on the turf and carries a purse of $200,000. This is a Grade II event and is used as a prep for the Breeders' Cup.

The Bernard Baruch is named for the statesman, an advisor to various US presidents, and a lover of horses, thoroughbred horse racing and the life of America's racetracks.

Past winners include Tompion (1960), Fort Marcy (1967), Overskate (1979) and Lure (1994).

[edit] Past winners

Winners of the Bernard Baruch in the past six years are:

  • 2006 - Ashkal Way
  • 2005 - Artie Schiller
  • 2004 - Silver Tree
  • 2003 - Trademark
  • 2002 - Del Mar Show
  • 2001 - Hap