The Union Avenue is an American ungraded Thoroughbred horse race run annually at Saratoga Race Course. The race is restricted to fillies and mares 3-years-old and up who were bred in the State of New York. It is raced at a current (2014) distance of six and one half furlongs on the dirt and offers a purse of $100,000 added.
| Ungraded race | |
| Location | Saratoga Race Course in Saratoga Springs, New York |
|---|---|
| Inaugurated | 2004 |
| Race type | Thoroughbred |
| Race information | |
| Distance | 6 furlongs |
| Surface | dirt |
| Track | Left-handed |
| Qualification | 3-year-old |
| Purse | $125,000 (2022) |
The Union Avenue, inaugurated in 2004, is named for the famed street in Saratoga Springs, New York where the track is located.
Records
editMost wins by a jockey:
- 3 – Edgar Prado (2004, 2006, 2008)
- 3 – Javier Castellano (2009, 2012, 2023)
Most wins by an trainer:
- 3 – Linda Rice (2014, 2016, 2020)
Most wins by an owner:
- No owner has won this race more than once
Winners of the Union Avenue Stakes
edit| Year | Winner | Jockey | Trainer | Owner | Time |
| 2024 | Tricky Temper | Flavien Prat | Jeremiah C. Englehart | Mark H. Stanley | 1:10.19 |
| 2023 | Grannys Connection | Javier Castellano | Thomas Morley | Orpen Horses LLC, Alan Griffen, Jack Hardin & Towell Jr. | 1:11.09 |
| 2022 | Bank On Anna | Jose Lezcano | Philip M. Serpe | WellSpring Stables | 1:12.32 |
| 2021 | Awesome Debate | Luis Saez | Bruce R. Brown | NRB Racing Stable & Van Vranken Racing | 1:17.48 |
| 2020 | Newly Minted | Jose Lezcano | Linda Rice | Beach Heaven Thoroughbreds | 1:23.84 |
| 2019 | Carrera Cat | Rajiv Maragh | John Morrison | Stone Bridge Farm & Very Un Stable | 1:14.93 |
| 2018 | Bonita Bianca | Manuel Franco | Jason Servis | Michael Dubb, Bethlehem Stables, & Michael Imperio | 1:15.39 |
| 2017 | Picco Uno | Irad Ortiz Jr. | Jason Servis | Kennesaw Mountain Racing | 1:16.57 |
| 2016 | Hot City Girl | José Ortiz | Linda Rice | Lady Sheila Stable | 1:15.03 |
| 2015 | Tricky Zippy | John R. Velazquez | James A. Jerkens | Newman Racing | 1:15.78 |
| 2014 | Uncle Southern | Luis Saez | Linda Rice | J and M Racing Stables | 1:17.46 |
| 2013 | Willet | Joel Rosario | James Iselin | James H. Iselin, Charlotte Assoulin, David Assoulin, & Eli Gindi | 1:11.36 |
| 2012 | Risky Rachel | Javier Castellano | Juan M. Coronel | Sanford Bacon | 1:09.02 |
| 2011 | Lovely Lil | Ramon A. Dominguez | Michael E. Hushion | Barry K. Schwartz | 1:10.59 |
| 2010 | Meese Rocks | Jorge F. Chavez | Edward R. Barker | Joseph Terranova, Jamie Terranova, & Henry Terranova | 1:11.46 |
| 2009 | Silvercup Baby | Javier Castellano | Carl Domino | Eric Brophy | 1:10.28 |
| 2008 | By The Light | Edgar Prado | Rick Dutrow | Jay Em Ess Stable | 1:10.58 |
| 2007 | Karakorum Starlet | Kent Desormeaux | Jeff Odintz | Karakorum Farm | 1:10.95 |
| 2006 | Gold Like U | Edgar Prado | Richard E. Dutrow Jr. | Vincent S. Scuderi & Sullivan Lane Stable | 1:10.04 |
| 2005 | Lapis | Cornelio Velásquez | John O. Hertler | Carolyn Wilson | 1:11.40 |
| 2004 | Sugar Punch | Edgar Prado | Richard E. Dutrow Jr. | IEAH Stables, Joe Torre, Robert Speranza & Robert A. Petronella | 1:09.81 |