Preview and Top Horses for the Metropolitan Handicap

Last Updated on June 3, 2021 3:59 pm by

The Metropolitan Handicap, commonly known as the “Met Mile” in the horse racing world, is a race in which thoroughbred horses of 3 years and older compete at a distance of 1 mile. This is a Grade I race and takes place in Elmont, New York, on the same day as the Belmont Stakes.

The Metropolitan Handicap is one of the most prestigious North American horse races outside of the Triple Crown and the Breeders Cup. This race is also generally known as the “stud production race” as the distance to be covered is 1 mile. This shows the ability of horses to respond at this distance, which they call “brilliance.” Several of the winners of this competition have become extremely important stallions in the world of horse racing such as Tom Fool, Native Dancer, Buckpasser, Fappiano, Gulch, and Ghostzapper.

This race has a large prize pool of $1.2 Million and has been on the equestrian calendar since 1891.

The winning horses of this race can participate in the upcoming events of world equestrianism, and will be considered some of the leading contenders in these races. Among the races to look forward to is the Breeders Cup Dirt Mile which will take place in November.

Top 4 Horses for the Metropolitan Handicap

1. Knicks Go – Knicks Go is trained by current Eclipse award winner Brad Cox, and is the favorite horse to win this race. He has a spectacular 19-6-3-1 record and has earnings of more than $4.5 million.

2. Dr. Post – Dr. Post is trained by Hall of Famer Todd Pletcher, and surprised nine consecutive Grade I Furlong last summer.

3. Silver State – Silver State is coached by Steve Asmussen, who currently has a 5-game winning streak.

4. Lexitonian – Lexitonian raised in the house of Calumet Farn, is trained by Jack Sisterson. Lexitonian will try to give his owner a second victory in the Met Mile, after having achieved it in 1990 with the horse named Criminal Tape.

Important Event Information

• When is it? The event started on June 5, 2021.
• Where? New York, EE.UU.
• Where to watch it? NBC.

Metropolitan Handicap - Top 6 Horses