The Hollie Hughes Stakes is an American Thoroughbred horse race held annually at Aqueduct Racetrack in Ozone Park, New York. It is a sprint race typically contested over a distance of six furlongs on the dirt track. The event is specifically restricted to New York-bred horses aged four years and older.
The race is named in honor of Hollie Hughes (1888–1981), a prominent trainer who was inducted into the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame in 1973. Hughes had a career that spanned seven decades and is most notably recognized for training George Smith, the winner of the 1916 Kentucky Derby.
As a part of the New York Racing Association (NYRA) circuit, the Hollie Hughes Stakes serves as a significant fixture in the winter racing calendar for state-bred sprinters. The race provides an opportunity for New York-bred horses to compete for a stakes-level purse while restricted to regional competition. Over its history, the race has seen various adjustments in purse size and scheduling, but it remains a consistent component of the New York-bred racing program.
