The Cicada Stakes is an American Thoroughbred horse race run annually at Aqueduct Racetrack in Queens, New York. Inaugurated in 1993, the Cicada Stakes was run at a distance of seven furlongs until 2006 when it was modified to six furlongs. It is a black type stakes race with a purse of $100,000 and has been a prep race to the Triple Tiara of Thoroughbred Racing, including the Kentucky Oaks, the Black-Eyed Susan Stakes and Mother Goose Stakes.
The race is named for the U.S. Racing Hall of Fame filly, Cicada. Owned by the renowned Meadow Stable of Christopher Chenery, she was voted champion two-year-old filly in 1961, champion three-year-old filly in 1962, and champion handicap filly or mare in 1963. There was no running in 2020.
Records Speed record: 1:09.66 @ 6 furlongs (3/4 mile): Wild Gams (2006) 1:22.38 @ 7 furlongs (7/8 mile): Our Royal Blue (1994)
Most wins by a jockey: 2 – Eddie Castro (2013, 2014) 2 – Alan Garcia (2005, 2008) 2 – Rick Wilson (1994, 2001) 2 – Kendrick Carmouche (2017, 2022) 2 – Manuel Franco (2016, 2024)
Most wins by a trainer: 4 – Todd A. Pletcher (1998, 2002, 2004, 2016)
Most wins by an owner: 2 – Shadwell Stable (2013, 2014) 2 – William K. Warren Jr. (2008, 2010) 2 – Zayat Stables (2009, 2018)
Winners Year Winner Jockey Trainer Owner (Furlongs) Time Win$2024Ghalia Princess Manuel FrancoBrad H. CoxSumaya U.S. Stable6 F1:09.85$55,0002023Downtown MischiefJose LezcanoLinda L. RiceLady Shelia Stables6 F1:13.72$55,0002022Lady ScarletKendrick CarmoucheMichael J. MakerParadise Farms Crop. & David Staudacher6 F1:11.17$55,0002021Just Read ItDylan DavisRaymond HandalKen Russell, Brown Road Racing, & Raymond Handal6 F1:12.81$55,0002020Race not held2019WorkaholicCory OrmLaura WohlersJames McIngvale6 F1:13.19$60,0002018LezendaryTrevor McCarthyRudy R. RodriguezZayat Stables6 F1:11.16$60,0002017Bluegrass FlagKendrick CarmoucheThomas MorleyThomas C. Albrecht, Vincent J. Fusaro6 F1:11.99$60,0002016Lost RavenManuel FrancoTodd A. PletcherRepole Stable6 F1:12.08$75,0002015Noble and a BeautyJosé OrtizRichard A. Violette Jr.My Meadowview Farm6 F1:13.74$60,0002014MamdoohaEddie CastroKiaran McLaughlinShadwell Stable6 F1:12:13$60,0002013ElghayoorEddie CastroKiaran McLaughlinShadwell Stable6 F1:09.82$60,0002012Agave KissRyan CuratoloRudy R. Rodriguez Flying Zee Stable6 F1:11.76$90,0002011Quantum MissCornelio VelásquezTony DutrowDaniel M. Ryan6 F1:11.99$60,0002010Liam's DreamRosie NapravnikAnthony W. DutrowSuzanne Warren & William K. Warren Jr.6 F1:10.10$60,0002009Heart AshleyChuck C. LopezSteven M. AsmussenZayat Stables6 F1:09.68$64,3802008Carolyn's CatAlan GarciaKiaran McLaughlinWilliam K. Warren Jr.6 F1:10.16$64,8002007Control SystemJulian PimentelMichael J. TrombettaThomas McClay & Harry Nye6 F1:10.43$65,7602006Wild GamsEibar CoaBenjamin W. Perkins Jr.New Farm6 F1:09.66$66,3602005Dixie TalkingAlan GarciaRobin L. GrahamSkeedattle Stable7 F1:23.04$65,8802004Bohemian LadyEdgar PradoTodd A. PletcherPadua Stables7 F1:23.22$65,4602003Cyber SecretShaun BridgmohanRichard E. Dutrow Jr.Sanford Goldfarb, Irwin Goldfarb & Team Julep Stable7 F1:22.55$64,9802002Proper GambleJavier CastellanoTodd A. PletcherStoneway Farm7 F1:23.32$65,1602001Xtra HeatRick WilsonJohn SalzmanKenneth Taylor7 F1:23.29$63,7702000Finder's FeeJerry D. BaileyClaude R. McGaughey IIIOgden Phipps7 F1:23.07$65,1001999Potomac BendMark T. JohnstonVincent L. BlengsWayne Harrison7 F1:23.18$48,9151998Jersey GirlRichard MiglioreTodd A. PletcherAckerley Bros. Farm7 F1:22.95$50,1751997Vegas ProspectorMichael McCarthyDaniel LopezRaymond Dweck7 F1:26.23$48,3751996J J'sdreamGary BoulangerEdward Plesa Jr.John A. Franks7 F1:23.44$50,3101995Lucky Lavender GalRobbie DavisWilliam WhiteDolores Worswick7 F1:23.80$48,8701994Our Royal BlueRick WilsonJ. Willard ThompsonCort N Trak Stable7 F1:22.38$48,3751993Personal BidJosé A. SantosRichard SchosbergDale H. Austin7 F1:23.52$31,900
See also Road to the Kentucky Oaks
References Cicada Stakes at the NTRA