 The Round Table Stakes was raced on turf in 1961-1972, 1974–1987, and 1989-1993. Notable past winners include John Henry in 1978 who set a race record when he won by twelve lengths.In its last running in 2007, the colt Pavarotti set a track record in winning the 2007 edition of the Round Table Stakes.The race was slated to be run in 2008 but was placed on hiatus and dropped from the 2009 schedule.