The Whirlaway Stakes is a race for Thoroughbred horses held in February at Aqueduct Racetrack.
The Whirlaway Stakes is open to three-year-olds willing to race one and one-sixteenth miles (8.5 furlongs) on the dirt.
The Whirlaway is the second of four two-turn races for 3-year-olds run in New York prior to the Kentucky Derby.
Called "Mr. Longtail" for obvious reasons, he was a thrilling closer and a huge crowd pleaser.
Like Silky Sullivan, many of his races were won by last-minute come-from-behind efforts.