Hill Prince Stakes
| Grade III race | |
| Location |
Belmont Park Elmont, New York, United States |
|---|---|
| Inaugurated | 1975 |
| Race type | Thoroughbred - Flat racing |
| Race information | |
| Distance | 1 1⁄8 miles (9 furlongs) |
| Surface | Turf |
| Track | Left-handed |
| Qualification | Three-year-olds |
| Weight | Assigned |
| Purse | $500,000 |
The Hill Prince Stakes is an American Grade III Thoroughbred horse race contested annually in early June at Belmont Park in Elmont, New York. Open to three-year-old horses, it is raced on turf at a distance of one mile (8 furlongs).
Inaugurated in 1975, from its inception through 2005 it was raced at 1 1⁄8 miles (9 furlongs). The Hill Prince Stakes was hosted by the Aqueduct Racetrack in Queens, New York in 1979, 1980, and again in 1982. It again runs at this distance.
The race is named for Christopher Chenery's Hall of Fame colt, Hill Prince.
The race was run in two divisions in 1982.
Speed record: (at distance of one mile)
Most wins by an owner:
Most wins by a jockey:
Most wins by a trainer:
‡ In 2003 & 1998, the race was run off the turf, but retained its GIII status.
† In 1992 Casino Magistrate finished first but was disqualified and set back to second.
† In 1975 Annie's Brat finished first, but was disqualified and set back to second.
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