There is some disagreement as to whether this race was named after a tribe of Indians familiar to Long Island, or for a Brooklyn Democratic Club. In any event, the race itself was run at Jamaica Racetrack, where for many years it enjoyed the feature spot on the opening day card.
The PAUMONOK was run at Jamaica from l906 to l908 and from l9l5 to l959; and at Belmont Park in l9l3. Not run in 1909, 1911, l9l2, and l9l4. Run in two divisions in l943 and l975.