less prestigious, -mile Display Handicap. From 1958 through 1974, except for 1962 and 1968, the race was held at Aqueduct Racetrack instead of Belmont. In 2021 the Jockey Club Gold Cup was moved to Saratoga Race Course for the first time in its history. The $1 million race is run on closing weekend and takes the place of the Woodward Stakes, which was relocated to Belmont Park after being run in Saratoga for 15 years. NYRA management believes the Jockey Club Gold Cup - run at the same distance as the Breeders' Cup Classic - is better positioned on the racing calendar with an eight week gap between the two races. Records Time record: (at current miles) 1:58.89 – Skip Away (1997) Most wins: 5 – Kelso (1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964) Most wins by an owner: 5 – Glen Riddle Farm (1919, 1920, 1925, 1926, 1938) 5 – Bohemia Stable (1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964) Most wins by a jockey: 11 – Eddie Arcaro (1935, 1946, 1948, 1949, 1950, 1954, 1955, 1956, 1959, 1960, 1961) Most wins by a trainer: 6 – Jim Fitzsimmons (1929, 1930, 1933, 1934, 1955, 1956) Winners 1In 2019, Vino Rosso finished first but was disqualified and placed second. 2In 1927, Brown Bud finished first but was disqualified. 3Only two horses started in 1920. Notes References The Jockey Club Gold Cup at Pedigree Query Jockey Club Gold Cup and Horse of the Year, 1936–2007 External links Ten Things You Should Know about the Jockey Club Gold Cup at Hello Race Fans! Open middle distance horse races Grade 1 stakes races in the United States 1919 establishments in New York (state) Horse races in New York (state) Breeders' Cup Challenge series Belmont Park Recurring sporting events established in 1919