his head. In 1973, Secretariat lost the Woodward to Prove Out, who set a stakes record for the then-current distance of miles. The next year, Forego began a four-year win streak. Triple Crown winners Seattle Slew and Affirmed also won the race during the 1970s. In 2009 at age three, Rachel Alexandra became the first female to win the Woodward. It was also her first race against older males. Only one other 3-year-old filly had ever run in the Woodward: Summer Guest in 1972. She finished second to Key to the Mint before being disqualified and placed third. In 2011 Havre De Grace, a 4 year old filly, became the 2nd female to win the Woodward. Records Speed record: 1:45.80 for miles – Forego (1976) and Dispersal (1990) 1:59.40 for miles – Alysheba (1988) 2:25.80 for miles – Prove Out (1973) Most wins: 4 – Forego (1974, 1975, 1976, 1977) Most wins by an owner: 4 – Lazy F Ranch (1974, 1975, 1976, 1977) Most wins by a jockey: 6 – Ángel Cordero Jr. (1978, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985) 6 – Jerry D. Bailey (1992, 1995, 1996, 1998, 2001, 2005) Most wins by a trainer: 5 – William I. Mott (1995, 1996, 2012, 2018, 2021) Wins by a filly or mare: Rachel Alexandra (2009) Havre de Grace (2011) Winners of the Woodward Stakes A ‡ designates that this is a filly or mare that won the race. † Cougar II finished first, but was disqualified and placed third. See also Woodward Stakes top three finishers and starters References External links Woodward Stakes Race Page, NTRA Graded stakes races in the United States 1954 establishments in New York City Open mile category horse races Horse races in New York (state) Grade 1 stakes races in the United States Recurring sporting events established in 1954 Belmont Park Saratoga Race Course