The Grand Consolation Stakes was an American Thoroughbred horserace held from 1902 through 1907 at Benning Race Track in the Deanwood section of Washington, D.C.. A race on dirt at a distance of seven furlongs, it was open for two-year-old horses and was the track’s most valuable event.
In 1908, the United States Congress banned horse racing in the District of Columbia. On April 12 the Benning Race Track hosted its last day ever of racing.
Racing notes With jockey Willie Shaw aboard for trainer Jack Goldsborough and owner Jack Bennet, Flip Flap won the 1905 edition of the Grand Consolidation Stakes that would see her become the only filly to ever win this important race.
A few races prior to winning the 1906 Grand Consolidation Stakes, Monfort had earned the first win of his career in his second start on May 30, 1906 at Belmont Park where he won a purse race by six lengths over a large field of 17 competitors while setting a new track record for the 4½ furlong event on dirt.
Records Speed record: 1:25.40 – Lord of the Vale (1902)
Most wins by a jockey: 2 - Willie Shaw
Most wins by a trainer: no trainer won this race more than once.
Most wins by an owner: no owner won this race more than once.
Winners Year Winner Age Jockey Trainer Owner (Miles) Time Win $1907The Squire2Joe NotterThomas Welsh Thomas Welsh7 f1:30.40$3,0501906Monfort2Walter MillerThomas J. Healey Richard T. Wilson Jr.7 f1:28.60 $3,7001905Flip Flap2Willie ShawA. J. GoldsboroughJack A. Bennet7 f1:27.00$3,8251904Dandelion2Willie ShawJohn E. MaddenFrancis R. Hitchcock7 f1:27.60$5,1351903Orthodox2Wallace HicksArthur CarterMorris L. Hayman7 f1:28.20$6,5301902Lord of the Vale2Andrew MinderJohn J. HylandAugust Belmont Jr.7 f1:25.40$6,125
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