OTBs' Big Apple Triple 2008 Schedule
$250,000 BONUS
will be paid if one horse wins all three races.
Mike Lee (Belmont)
Sunday, June 22, 2008 - $100,000 added
New York Derby (Finger Lakes)
Saturday, July 12, 2008 - $150,000 added
Albany (Saratoga)
Wednesday, August 20, 2008 - $150,000 added
2008 OTBs' Big Apple Triple

New York Derby
(2nd leg of OTBs' Big Apple Triple)
July 12, 2008
State-bred 3YOs
1-1/16 miles
Purse $159,600
Past histories page

Photo: Tom Cooley Photography
TIN CUP CHALICE
Winner:
TIN CUP CHALICE
Owner:
Michael A. Lacesse, Scott Van Lear
Trainer:
Michael A. Lacesse
Jockey:
Pedro Rodriguez
Farm Link: Crusader Sword stands at Foggy Bottom Farm in Geneseo, NY
Breeder:
Mike Lecesse
Program Awards:
Breeder's Award - $10,000 Stallion Owner's Award - $6,703
Pedigreet:
Bris Pedigree Report
Brisnet:
Brisnet Chart

Mike Lee Stakes
(1st leg of OTBs' Big Apple Triple)

June 22, 2008
State-bred 3YOs
7 Furlongs
Purse $109,700
Past histories page

photo: Adam Coglianese
TIN CUP CHALICE
Winner:
TIN CUP CHALICE
Owner:
Michael A. Lacesse, Scott Van Lear
Trainer:
Michael A. Lacesse
Jockey:
Pedro Rodriguez
Farm Link: Crusader Sword stands at Foggy Bottom Farm in Geneseo, NY
Breeder:
Mike Lecesse
Program Awards:
Breeder's Award - $10,000 Stallion Owner's Award - $4,607
Pedigreet:
Bris Pedigree Report
Brisnet:
Brisnet Chart
Video:
TIN CUP CHALICE Video Replay
2007 OTBs' Big Apple Triple

Albany Stakes
(3rd leg of OTBs' Big Apple Triple)
August 22, 2007
State-bred 3YOs
1-1/8 miles
$150,000 added

Past histories page

photo: Adam Coglianese
STUNT MAN
Winner:
STUNT MAN
Owner:
Winning Move Stable
Trainer:
Gary C. Contessa
Jockey:
Ramon Dominguez
Farm Link: Western Expression stands at Highcliff Farm in Delanson, NY
Breeder:
Flying Zee Stable
Program
Awards:
Breeder's Award - $10,000
Stallion Owner's Award - $6,300
Pedigree: Bris Pedigree Report
Brisnet:
Brisnet Chart

New York Derby
(2nd leg of OTBs' Big Apple Triple)
July 14, 2007
State-bred 3YOs
1-1/16 miles
Purse $163,000
Past histories page

photo: Tom Cooley Photography
CHIEF'S LAKE #5
Winner:
CHIEF'S LAKE
Owner:
Vinery Stables
Trainer:
Steven M. Asmussen
Jockey:
Channing Hill
Breeder:
Eaton and Thorne, Inc.
Program Awards:
Breeder's Award - $9,780
Pedigreet:
Bris Pedigree Report
Brisnet:
Brisnet Chart

Mike Lee Stakes
(1st leg of OTBs' Big Apple Triple)

June 24, 2007
State-bred 3YOs
7 Furlongs
Purse $107,700
Past histories page

photo: Adam Coglianese
CHIEF'S LAKE
Winner:
CHIEF'S LAKE
Owner:
Vinery Stables
Trainer:
Steven M. Asmussen
Jockey:
Garrett K. Gomez
Breeder:
Eaton and Thorne, Inc.
Program Awards:
Breeder's Award - $6,462
Pedigreet:
Bris Pedigree Report
Brisnet:
Brisnet Chart
Video:
CHIEF'S LAKE Video Replay
2006 OTBs' Big Apple Triple Results

2006
Albany Stakes
(3rd leg of OTBs' Big Apple Triple)
August 23, 2006
State-bred 3YOs
1-1/8 miles
$150,000 added

Past histories page

photo: Adam Coglianese
INDIAN HAWKE #2
Winner:
INDIAN HAWKE
Owner:
Donald F. Flanagan
Trainer:
George Weaver
Jockey:
Jose Santos
Breeder:
Joseph Mangine & Theresa Mangine
Program Awards:
Breeder's Award - $9,000
Pedigreet:
Bris Pedigree Report
Brisnet:
Brisnet Chart
Video:
INDIAN HAWKE Video Replay

2006
New York Derby
(2nd leg of OTBs' Big Apple Triple)
July 15, 2006
State-bred 3YOs
1-1/16 miles
Purse $177,600
Past histories page

photo: Stephanie Van Minos/Tom Cooley
FEROCIOUS WON #1
Winner:
FEROCIOUS WON
Owner:
Sanford Goldfarb, Ira Davis, Michael A. Glassberg and William Vidro
Trainer:
Richard E. Dutrow, Jr.
Jockey:
John Grabowski
Breeder:
Sanford Goldfarb
Program Awards:
Breeder's Award - $10,000
Pedigreet:
Bris Pedigree Report
Brisnet:
Brisnet Chart
Video:

hi - low


2006
Mike Lee Stakes
(1st leg of OTBs' Big Apple Triple)
June 25, 2006
State-bred 3YOs
7 Furlongs
Purse $110,300
Past histories page

photo: Adam Coglianese
FEROCIOUS WON #2
Winner:
FEROCIOUS WON
Owner:
Sanford Goldfarb, Ira Davis, William Vidro and Michael Glassberg
Trainer:
Richard Dutrow, Jr.
Jockey:
Edgar Prado
Breeder:
Sanford Goldfarb
Program Awards:
Breeder's Award - $6,618
Pedigreet:
Bris Pedigree Report
Brisnet:
Brisnet Chart
Video:
FEROCIOUS WON Video Replay
2005 OTBs' Big Apple Triple Results


2005
Albany Stakes
(3rd leg of OTBs' Big Apple Triple)
August 24, 2005
State-bred 3YOs
1-1/8 miles
$150,000 added

Past histories page


photo: Adam Coglianese
NAUGHTY NEW YORKER #4
Winner:
NAUGHTY NEW YORKER
Owner:
Fox Ridge Farm, Inc. (Peter G. Schiff)
Trainer:
Patrick J. Kelly
Jockey:
Jean-Luc Samyn
Pedigree:
Quiet American - Naughty Natisha by Known Fact
Breeder:
Dr. William B. Wilmot and Dr. Joan M. Taylor
Program Awards:
Breeder Award - $9,000
Brisnet:
Brisnet Chart
Hypo-Mating:
Hypo-Mating Pedigree
Video:
NAUGHTY NEW YORKER Video Replay


2005
New York Derby
(2nd leg of OTBs' Big Apple Triple)
July 16, 2005
State-bred 3YOs
1-1/16 miles
Purse $125,000 added
Past histories page


photo: Stephanie Van Minos/Tom Cooley
ACCOUNTFORTHEGOLD #6
Winner:
ACCOUNTFORTHEGOLD
Owner:
Richard Simon
Trainer:
Mark E. Casse
Jockey:
Raymond Sabourin
Pedigree:
Successful Appeal - Accountess by Private Account
Breeder:
Sez Who Thoroughbreds
Program Awards:
Breeder Award - $10,104
Brisnet:
Brisnet Chart
Hypo-Mating:
Hypo-Mating Pedigree
Video: Broadband | modem


2005
Mike Lee Stakes
(1st leg of OTBs' Big Apple Triple)
June 26, 2005
State-bred 3YOs
7 Furlongs
Purse $108,000
Past histories page


photo: Adam Coglianese
NAUGHTY NEW YORKER #6
Winner:
NAUGHTY NEW YORKER
Owner:
Fox Ridge Farm, Inc.
Trainer:
Patrick J. Kelly
Jockey:
Jean-Luc Samyn
Pedigree:
Quiet American - Naughty Natisha, by Known Fact
Breeder:
Dr. William B. Wilmot and Dr. Joan M. Taylor
Program Awards:
Breeder Award - $6,480
Brisnet:
Brisnet Chart
Hypo-Mating:
Hypo-Mating Pedigree
Video: NAUGHTY NEW YORKER Video Replay
2004 OTB's Big Apple Triple Results


2004

Mike Lee Stakes
(1st leg of Big Apple Triple)


MULTIPLICATION

MULTIPLICATION
Mike Lee Stakes

Saturday, June 26, 2004
Stake: Mike Lee Stakes
Purse: $100,000 added
Age: 3 year olds
Distance: 7 furlongs
Past histories page

photo: Adam Coglianese


2004

New York Derby
(2nd leg of Big Apple Triple)

DON CORLEONE
DON CORLEONE

DON CORLEONE
New York Derby

Saturday, July 17, 2004
Stake: New York Derby
Purse: $125,000 added
Age: 3 year olds
Distance: 1-1/16 miles
Past histories page

photo: Tom Cooley


2004

Albany Stakes
(3nd leg of Big Apple Triple)

WEST VIRGINIA
WEST VIRGINIA

WEST VIRGINIA
Albany Stakes

Wednesday, Aug. 25, 2004
Stake: Albany Stakes
Purse: $150,000 added
Age: 3 year olds
Distance: 1-1/8 miles
Past histories page

photo: Adam Coglianese

2003 Big Apple Triple Results


2003

Mike Lee Stakes
(1st leg of Big Apple Triple)


BOSSANOVA

BOSSANOVA
Mike Lee Stakes

Saturday, June 28, 2003
Stake: Mike Lee Stakes
Purse: $100,000 added
Age: 3 year olds
Distance: 7 furlongs
Past histories page

photo: Adam Coglianese

 


2003

New York Derby
(2nd leg of Big Apple Triple)


TRAFFIC CHIEF

TRAFFIC CHIEF
New York Derby

Saturday, July 26, 2003
Stake: New York Derby
Purse: $125,000 added
Age: 3 year olds
Distance: 1-1/16 miles
Past histories page

photo: Tom Cooley


2003

Albany Stakes
(3nd leg of Big Apple Triple)


TRAFFIC CHIEF

TRAFFIC CHIEF
Albany Stakes

Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2003
Stake: Albany Stakes
Purse: $150,000 added
Age: 3 year olds
Distance: 1-1/8 miles
Past histories page

photo: Adam Coglianese

2002 Big Apple Triple Results


2002

Mike Lee Stakes
(1st leg of Big Apple Triple)

NO PAROLE
NO PAROLE

NO PAROLE
Mike Lee Stakes

Saturday, June 29, 2002
Stake: Mike Lee Stakes
Purse: $100,000 added
Age: 3 year olds
Distance: 7 furlongs

Past histories page

photo: Deborah Kral


2002

New York Derby
(2nd leg of Big Apple Triple)


TRIAL PREP

TRIAL PREP - New York Derby

Saturday, July 27, 2002
Stake: New York Derby
Purse: $125,000 added
Age: 3 year olds
Distance: 1-1/16 miles


Past histories page

photo: Tom Cooley


2002

Albany Stakes
(3nd leg of Big Apple Triple)


PRIVATE EMBLEM

PRIVATE EMBLEM - Albany Handicap

Thursday, August 21, 2002
Stake: Albany Stakes
Purse: $150,000 added
Age: 3 year olds
Distance: 1-1/8 miles


Past histories page

photo: Adam Coglianese

2001 Big Apple Triple Results


2001

Mike Lee Stakes
(1st leg of Big Apple Triple)

SOLAR DEPUTY
SOLAR DEPUTY

SOLAR DEPUTY- Mike Lee Stakes

Saturday, June 30, 2001
Stake: Mike Lee Stakes
Purse: $100,000 added
Age: 3 year olds
Distance: 7 furlongs

Past histories page

photo: Adam Coglianese


2001

New York Derby
(2nd leg of Big Apple Triple)

SWEET RICKEY
SWEET RICKY

SWEET RICKY - New York Derby

Saturday, July 28, 2001
Stake: New York Derby
Purse: $125,000 added
Age: 3 year olds
Distance: 1-1/16 miles


Past histories page

photo: Tom Cooley


2001

Albany Handicap
(3nd leg of Big Apple Triple)

SWEET RICKEY
PERSONAL PRO

PERSONAL PRO - Albany Handicap

Thursday, August 22, 2001
Stake: Albany Handicap
Purse: $150,000 added
Age: 3 year olds
Distance: 1-1/8 miles


Past histories page

photo: Adam Coglianese

2000 Big Apple Triple Results


2000

IMAGE MAKER
Image Maker (center)

IMAGE MAKER - Mike Lee Stakes

Saturday, July 1, 2000
Stake: Mike Lee Stakes
Purse: $100,000 added
Age: 3 year olds
Distance: 7 furlongs

Past histories page

photo: Adam Coglianese


2000

IMAGE MAKER
Image Maker

IMAGE MAKER - New York Derby

Saturday, July 29, 2000
Stake: New York Derby
Purse: $125,000 added
Age: 3 year olds
Distance: 1-1/16 miles


Past histories page

photo: Tom Cooley


2000

GRATIAEN - Albany Handicap

Thursday, August 31, 2000
Stake: Albany Handicap
Purse: $150,000 added
Age: 3 year olds
Distance: 1-1/8 miles

Past histories page

photo: Adam Coglianese

1999 Big Apple Triple Results

1999
HEARTS AT RISK
Hearts at Risk

HEARTS AT RISK - Mike Lee Stakes

The first leg of the 1999 Magna Ventures' Big Apple Triple was the 7 furlong Mike Lee Stakes on June 26, 1999 at Belmont Park with a purse of $75,000 added.

Past histories page

photo: Adam Coglianese


1999
DAVID
David

DAVID - New York Derby

The second leg took place at Finger Lakes Racetrack in Farmington, New York, the host track for the 1-1/16th mile New York Derby on July 31, 1999 with a purse of $100,000 added.

Past histories page

photo: Tom Cooley


1999
GANDER
Gander

GANDER - Albany Handicap

The third and final leg was held at Saratoga Race Course in Saratoga Springs, New York with the $125,000 Albany Handicap at a distance of 1-1/8th mile on Sept. 2, 1999.

Past histories page

photo: Adam Coglianese