| Belmont Park 2150 Hempstead Turnpike Elmont, New York, 11003 USA 1-(800)-437-1611 1-(800)-522-4700 |
Date: May 30, 11
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Purse: $600,000
Grade: I
Type: -
Distance: 8 Furlongs (1mile)
Age: 3 Year Old and Up
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Notes
The Metropolitan Handicap is a thoroughbred horse-racing event that is run at a distance of eight furlongs at Belmont Park racetrack. This Grade I thoroughbred horse racing event is open to three year olds and up and offers a purse of $600,000. It is often referred to as the Met Mile and is the first in a series of three races. It is followed by the Suburban Handicap and the Brooklyn Handicap.
| Year | Winner | Age | Trainer | Jockey | Owner | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Tizway | 6 | H. James Bond | Rajiv Maragh | William Clifton Jr. | 01:32.9 |
| 2010 | Quality Road | 4 | Todd Pletcher | John Velazquez | Edward P. Evans | 01:33.1 |
| 2009 | Bribon | 6 | Rob Ribaudo | Alan Garcia | Marc Keller | 01:34.2 |
| 2008 | Divine Park | 4 | Kiaran McLaughlin | Alan Garcia | James J. Barry | 01:36.9 |
| 2007 | Corinthian | 4 | James A. Jerkens | Kent Desormeaux | Centennial Farms | 01:34.8 |
| 2006 | Silver Train | 4 | Richard E. Dutrow, Jr. | Edgar Prado | Buckram Oak Farm | 01:34.3 |
| 2005 | Ghostzapper | 5 | Robert J. Frankel | Javier Castellano | Stronach Stables | 01:33.2 |
| 2004 | Pico Central | 5 | Paulo Lobo | Alex Solis | Gary A. Tanaka | 01:35.4 |
| 2003 | Aldebaran | 5 | Robert J. Frankel | Jerry D. Bailey | Flaxman Holdings | 01:34.0 |
| 2002 | Swept Overboard | 5 | Craig Dollase | Jorge F. Chavez | J. Paul Reddam | 01:33.2 |
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