Noble Damsel Breeders' Cup Handicap

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The Noble Damsel Breeders’ Cup Handicap is a race on the turf for Thoroughbred horses run at Belmont Park in the fall of the year. Open to fillies and mares, age three-years-old and up, it's a Grade III event set at one mile.

In its 20th running in 2007, it offers a purse of $150,000.

The Noble Damsel is named for the filly who won the New York Handicap in 1982. Prior to 1989, it was called the Leixable Stakes.

[edit] Past winners

  • 2007 - Dance Away Capote (Alan Garcia)
  • 2006 - Karen's Caper (Edgar Prado)
  • 2005 - Bright Abundance (Richard Migliore)
  • 2004 - Ocean Drive (John Velazquez)
  • 2003 - Wonder Again (Edgar Prado)
  • 2002 - Tates Creek (Jerry Bailey)
  • 2001 - Tugger (Jerry Bailey)
  • 2000 - Gino's Spirits (GB) (Edgar Prado)
  • 1999 - Khumba Mela (IR) (Jose Santos)
  • 1998 - Oh Nellie (John Velázquez)
  • 1997 - Colcon (Jerry Bailey)
  • 1996 - Perfect Arc (John Velázquez)
  • 1995 - Irish Linnet (John Velázquez)
  • 1994 - Irish Linnet (John Velázquez)
  • 1993 - Mckaymackenna (Chris Antley)
  • 1992 - Miss Otis (Art Madrid, Jr.)
  • 1991 - Highland Penny (Angel Cordero Jr.)
  • 1990 - Christiecat (Eddie Maple)
  • 1989 - Miss Unnameable (Raul Rojas)
  • 1988 - Glowing Honor (Pat Day)