The Glen Cove Stakes is a Grade III American Thoroughbred horse race for three year old fillies over a distance of six furlongs on the turf held annually in October at Aqueduct Racetrack in Queens, New York. The event currently carries a purse of $175,000. History The event is named after the city of Glen Cove in Nassau County, on the North Shore of Long Island.
The inaugural running of the event was on October 15, 2021 over a distance of 7 furlongs at Belmont Park and was won by the Michael J. Trombetta trained 19/1 longshot Aug Lites who defeated the favorite Bay Storm by a length and a quarter, in a time of 1:20.23.
The following year the event was moved to Aqueduct Racetrack and the distance was decreased to six furlongs.
In 2025 the event was upgraded to Grade III by the Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association.
Records Speed record: 6 furlongs: 1:07.38 - Ellen Jay (2024)
Largest margin of victory: 3 lengths – Half Is Enough (2022)
Most wins by a jockey: No jockey has won this race more than once.
Most wins by a trainer: 2 – Michael J. Trombetta (2021, 2022)
Most wins by an owner: No owner has won this race more than once.
Winners
Year Winner Jockey Trainer Owner Distance Time Purse Grade RefAt Aqueduct – Glen Cove Stakes2025Love CervereManuel FrancoMiguel ClementEdward A. Seltzer, Beverly Anderson & Reeves Thoroughbred Racing 6 furlongs 1:08.44$175,000III 2024Ellen Jay Flavien PratBrad H. CoxLNJ Foxwoods 6 furlongs 1:07.38 $139,500 Listed 2023Danse MacabreAdam BeschizzaKelsey DannerNBS Stable & Elements Racing 6 furlongs 1:09.34 $125,000 2022 Half Is Enough Trevor McCarthy Michael J. Trombetta Ironhorse Racing Stable 6 furlongs 1:11.28$120,000 At Belmont Park2021Aug LitesJose Lezcano Michael J. TrombettaCommonwealth New Era Racing7 furlongs1:20.23$100,000
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See also List of American and Canadian Graded races
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