Better Talk Now winning the event in 2005. English Channel won the event for the second time in 2007. He continued his excellent form and captured the GI Joe Hirsch Turf Classic Invitational Stakes and the Breeders' Cup Turf by 7 lengths at Monmouth Park. English Channel was voted US Champion Male Turf Horse for 2007. Kenneth and Sarah Ramsey's Big Blue Kitten was the eighth horse to win this event twice in 2015. Big Blue Kitten continued his fine form winning the G1 Joe Hirsch Turf Classic Stakes Those victories were key in Big Blue Kitten being chosen US Champion Male Turf Horse in 2015. After many years being scheduled close to July 4th weekend, the event is now part of the Haskell Stakes race day card. Records Time record: miles – 2:10.81 Bigger Picture (2017) (Track record) miles – 1:52.00 Steinlen (GB) (1990) Margins: 6 lengths – Noble Dancer II (GB) (1978) Most wins by a jockey 5 – Joe Bravo (2012, 2013, 2015, 2017, 2020)Most wins by a trainer: 6 – MacKenzie Miller (1966, 1969, 1973, 1974, 1981, 1984)Most wins by an owner: 4 – Rokeby Stables (1970, 1971, 1981, 1984)Most wins: 2 – Round Table (1957, 1959) 2 – Mongo (1962, 1963) 2 – Noble Dancer II (GB) (1978, 1979) 2 – Manila (1986, 1987) 2 – Sandpit (BRZ) (1995, 1996) 2 – English Channel (2006, 2007) 2 – Presious Passion (2008, 2009) 2 – Big Blue Kitten (2013, 2015) WinnersNotes:''' ‡ Ran as a part of a field entry † In the running of the event in 2001, With Anticipation finished first but after taking the lead in the upper stretch then drifted outward under left handed pressure impeding the progress of Senure, the second place finisher. After a stewards inquiry and a subsequent claim of foul, the stewards disqualified With Anticipation and placed him second. Senure was declared the winner. See also United Nations Stakes top three finishers and starters List of American and Canadian Graded races External links Ten Things You Should Know About the United Nations Stakes at Hello Race Fans References Open middle distance horse races Horse races in New Jersey Graded stakes races in the United States Grade 1 turf stakes races in the United States Recurring sporting events established in 1953 Monmouth Park Racetrack Atlantic City Race Course 1953 establishments in New Jersey Turf races in the United States