The Ruthless Stakes is an American open or non-Graded stakes race held yearly since 1974 at Aqueduct Racetrack in Queens, New York City. Run in January, it is a six furlong thoroughbred horse race for three-year-old fillies carrying a weight of 121 pounds (54.9 kg). The Ruthless currently offers a purse of $100,000.
The Ruthless began as a 9 furlong race, with the exception of 1978 and 1979. From 1993 to present it remains at 6 furlongs.
In its 41st running in 2018, the race is named for the Hall of Fame filly, Ruthless, winner of the inaugural Belmont Stakes in 1867.
Winners of the Ruthless Stakes
2018 – Strategic Dreams (Manuel Franco) (1:27.02) 2017 – Yorkiepoo Princess (Irad Ortiz Jr.) (1:12.42) 2016 – Constellation (Irad Ortiz Jr.) (1:10.89) 2015 – Paulassilverlining (Irad Ortiz Jr.) (1:12.84) 2014 – Mamdooha (1:12.01) 2013 – Lady Banks (1:12.14) 2012 – Agave Kiss (Ryan Curatolo) (1:10.28) 2011 – Breathoffreshheir (Carlos Marquez Jr.) 2010 – Indian Burn (Richard Migliore) (1:14.05) 2009 – Justwhistledixie (Rajiv Maragh) (1:10.81) 2008 – Dill Or No Dill (Ramon Domínguez) (1:10.91) 2007 – Golden Dreamer (Norberto Arroyo Jr.) (1:10.26) 2006 – Silvestris (Eibar Coa) (1:11.20) 2005 – Megascape (Stewart Elliott) (1:11.45) 2004 – Baldomera (Anthony Black) (1:13.93) 2003 – Lizzy Cool (Chuck C. Lopez) (1:10.92) 2002 – Nice Boots Baby (Mario Pino) (1:10.82) 2001 – Xtra Heat (Rick Wilson) (1:11.32) (Multiple Graded Stakes winner, Eclipse Champion Three Year Old Filly, 2001.) 2000 – Lorie Darlin (Joe Bravo) (1:11.35) 1999 – Seeking the Sky (Aaron Gryder) (1:10.20) 1998 – Cheers and Tears (Oliver Castillo) (1:12.00) 1997 – Valid Affect (Mike Luzzi) (1:11.00) 1996 – Winter Melody (Mike McCarthy) (1:11.68) 1995 – Evil's Pic (Mike Luzzi) (1:13.68) 1994 – Dixie Luck (Filiberto Leon) (1:11.86) 1993 – Roamin Rachel (Chris Antley) (1:10.91) (Multiple stakes winner) 1992 – No Race 1991 – No Race 1990 – No Race 1989 – No Race 1988 – Aptostar (Robbie Davis) (1:50.40) (Grade I winner) 1987 – Super Cook (Ángel Cordero Jr.) (1:51.60) 1986 – Stated (Eddie Maple) (1:52.60) (Dynamic Star placed but was disqualified to 3rd for interference) 1985 – Koluctco's Jill (Robbie Davis) (1:53.60) 1984 – Given (Mathew J. Vigliotti) (1:53.40) 1983 – Captivating Grace (Jean-Luc Samyn) (1:52.60) 1982 – Polite Rebuff (Ángel Cordero Jr.) (1:51.00) 1981 – Wayward Lass (Cash Asmussen) (1:50.00) (Grade I winner, Eclipse Champion Three Year Old Filly, 1981) 1980 – Darlin Momma (Jeffrey Fell) (1:54.00) 1979 – Advance Reason (Vincent Bracciale Jr.) (1:51.40) 1978 – Bemis Heights (Ron Turcotte) (1:48.00) 1977 – Road Princess (Jorge Velásquez) (1:45.40) (Grade I winner) 1976 – Secret Lanvin (Angel Santiago) (1:38.60) 1975 – Nicosia (Eddie Maple) (1:49.60) 1974 – Shy Dawn (Michael Hole) (1:51.20)