- Noble Damsel Breeders' Cup Handicap
The Noble Damsel Breeders’ Cup Handicap is a race on the turf for
Thoroughbred horses run atBelmont Park in the fall of the year. Open to fillies and mares, age three-years-old and up, it's a Grade III event set at onemile .In its 20th running in 2007, it offers a purse of $150,000.
The Noble Damsel is named for the filly who won the New York Handicap in 1982. Prior to 1989, it was called the Leixable Stakes.
Past winners
* 2008 - Criminologist (
Edgar Prado )
* 2007 - Dance Away Capote (Alan Garcia)
* 2006 - Karen's Caper (Edgar Prado )
* 2005 - Bright Abundance (Richard Migliore)
* 2004 - Ocean Drive (John Velazquez )
* 2003 - Wonder Again (Edgar Prado)
* 2002 - Tates Creek (Jerry Bailey )
* 2001 - Tugger (Jerry Bailey)
* 2000 - Gino's Spirits (GB) (Edgar Prado)
* 1999 - Khumba Mela (IR) (Jose Santos )
* 1998 - Oh Nellie (John Velázquez)
* 1997 - Colcon (Jerry Bailey)
* 1996 - Perfect Arc (John Velázquez)
* 1995 - Irish Linnet (John Velázquez)
* 1994 - Irish Linnet (John Velázquez)
* 1993 - Mckaymackenna (Chris Antley )
* 1992 - Miss Otis (Art Madrid, Jr.)
* 1991 - Highland Penny (Angel Cordero Jr. )
* 1990 - Christiecat (Eddie Maple )
* 1989 - Miss Unnameable (Raul Rojas)
* 1988 - Glowing Honor (Pat Day )
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