The Mount Vernon Stakes is an American Thoroughbred horse race held annually near the end of May at Belmont Park in Elmont, New York. Contested on turf at a distance of a mile (8 furlongs), it is restricted to Fillies and mares age three and older who were bred in the State of New York The Mount Vernon Stakes is named for the city of Mount Vernon in Westchester County, New York. Since inception in 1979, the race has been contested at various distances: 1 mile : 2014–present miles : 1979–1982, 1989–1996, 2008–2013 miles : 1997–2007 miles : 1983–1988 Due to course conditions, the race was switched to dirt in 1988, 1990 and 2003. The Mount Vernon was run in two divisions in 1989, 1992, 2002, 2004, and 2005. Historical notes Ángel Cordero Jr. won this race as a jockey three times (1980, 1982, 1989) and as a trainer in 1996. Records Speed record: 1:32.87 – Invading Humor (2015) (at current distance of 8 furlongs) 1:40.00 – Her Favorite (1992) (at previous distance of miles) Most wins: 2 – Gitchee Goomie (2011, 2012) 2 – Fifty Five (2019, 2020) Most wins by an owner: 3 – Michael Dubb (2013, 2017, 2018) Most wins by a jockey: 4 – José A. Santos (1987, 1991, 2000, 2005) 4 – Javier Castellano (2006, 2017, 2019, 2020) Most wins by a trainer: 3 – Leo O'Brien (1988, 1994, 1995) Winners References The 2010 Mount Vernon Stakes at New York Thoroughbred Breeders, Inc. Turf races in the United States Horse races in New York (state) Mile category horse races for fillies and mares Recurring sporting events established in 1979 Belmont Park 1979 establishments in New York (state)