Canadian Stakes

Horse race

Canadian StakesGrade II race

Location| Woodbine Racetrack
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Inaugurated| 1955
Race type| Thoroughbred \- Flat racing
Website| woodbineentertainment.com
Race information
Distance| 1+1⁄8 miles (9 furlongs)
Surface| Turf
Track| Left-handed
Qualification| Fillies & Mares, 3-years-old & up
Weight| Assigned
Purse| Can$250,000 (2021)[1]

The Canadian Stakes is a Grade II Thoroughbred horse race run annually at Woodbine Racetrack in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Run in mid September, it is a Grade II event open to fillies and mares, three years of age and older. It is raced on turf over a distance of "about" 1+1⁄8 miles.

Known as the Canadian Handicap until 2006, it was inaugurated at the now defunct Greenwood Raceway in 1955 as a 1+1⁄16 mile race on dirt and was open to horses of either sex, aged three and older. In 1964, the event was transferred to Woodbine Racetrack where in 1970 it became a race on the grass for fillies and mares only.

In 1996, the race was run on dirt and was split into two divisions in 1982 through 1985 and again in 1989.

## Records

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Most wins:

* 2 - Classic Stamp (2004, 2005)
* 2 - Starship Jubilee (2018, 2019)

Most wins by an owner:

* 5 - Sam-Son Farm (1989, 1991, 1998, 2014, 2020)

Most wins by a jockey:

* 5 - Robin Platts (1975, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1986)

Most wins by a trainer:

* 2 - Ted Mann (1965, 1977)
* 2 - J. Mort Hardy (1968, 1983)
* 2 - Donnie Walker (1970, 1985)
* 2 - David C. Brown (1978, 1993)
* 2 - Yonnie Starr (1980, 1981)
* 2 - Michael J. Doyle (1984, 1986)
* 2 - Roger Attfield (1984, 1994)
* 2 - James E. Day (1989, 1991)
* 2 - David R. Bell (1990, 1997)
* 2 - Todd Pletcher (2006, 2008)
* 2 - Michael R. Matz (2009, 2013)
* 2 - Barbara J. Minshall (1995, 2015)
* 2 - Kevin Attard (2018, 2019)
* 2 - Christophe Clement (2002, 2021)

## Winners of the Canadian Stakes

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Year
| Winner
| Age
| Jockey
| Trainer
| Owner
| Time

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2022  | Fev Rover  | 4  | Patrick Husbands | Mark E. Casse | Tracy Farmer  | 1:47.33
2021  | La Dragontea  | 4  | Joel Rosario | Christophe Clement | Reeves Thoroughbred Racing and Rebecca Hillen  | 1:50.33
2020  | Rideforthecause  | 4  | David Moran  | Gail Cox  | Sam-Son Farm | 1:45.00
2019  | Starship Jubilee | 7  | Luis Contreras  | Kevin Attard  | Blue Heaven Farm  | 1:45.84
2018  | Starship Jubilee | 6  | Luis Contreras  | Kevin Attard  | Kevin Attard / Soli Mehta  | 1:42.91
2017  | Quidura (GB)  | 4  | Junior Alvarado  | H. Graham Motion | Gestuet Faehrhof  | 1:45.26
2016  | Rainha Da Bateria  | 4  | Julien Leparoux | Chad Brown | Lael Stables  | 1:46.87
2015  | Strut the Course | 5  | Luis Contreras | Barbara J. Minshall | John Unger  | 1:49.56
2014  | Deceptive Vision | 4  | Eurico Rosa Da Silva | Malcolm Pierce | Sam-Son Farm | 1:47.80
2013  | Minakshi (FR)  | 5  | Luis Contreras | Michael R. Matz | Northern Bloodstock  | 1:44.05
2012  | Barefoot Lady | 4  | David Moran | Richard Fahey | Mrs. H. Steel  | 1:45.89
2011  | Never Retreat | 6  | Julien Leparoux | Chris Block | Team Block  | 1:45.13
2010  | Miss Keller | 4  | Javier Castellano | Roger Attfield | Three Chimneys Racing | 1:45.84
2009  | Princess Haya | 4  | Rafael Bejarano | Michael R. Matz | Eileen H. Hartis  | 1:45.03
2008  | J'ray | 5  | Joe Bravo | Todd Pletcher | Lawrence Goichman  | 1:51.86
2007  | Essential Edge | 4  | Jono Jones | Eric Coatrieux | Chiefswood Stable  | 1:45.62
2006  | Readys Gal | 4  | Ramon Dominguez | Todd Pletcher | James T. Scatuorchio | 1:46.56
2005  | Classic Stamp | 5  | Emma-Jayne Wilson | Darwin D. Banach | William A. Sorokolit, Sr.  | 1:47.25
2004  | Classic Stamp | 4  | Patrick Husbands | Cliff Hopmans, Jr. | William A. Sorokolit, Sr.  | 1:43.59
2003  | Inish Glora | 5  | Todd Kabel | Macdonald Benson | Robert J. Costigan  | 1:44.56
2002  | Calista | 4  | Corey Nakatani | Christophe Clement | Gerald W. Leigh | 1:45.04
2001  | Diadella | 4  | David Clark | Malcolm Pierce | Stronach Stables | 1:43.76
2000  | Wild Heart Dancing | 4  | Jorge Chavez | Eugene Brajczewski | My Jo Lee Stable  | 1:45.07
1999  | Anguilla | 4  | Pat Day | Tom Skiffington, Jr. | John & Glenn Sikura | 1:46.87
1998  | Skytrial | 3  | Robert Landry | Mark Frostad | Sam-Son Farm | 1:42.80
1997  | Woolloomooloo | 5  | Todd Kabel | David R. Bell | R. F. & J. E. Shaw  | 1:40.60
1996  | Daylight Come | 3  | Constant Montpellier | Daniel J. Vella | Frank Stronach | 1:44.60
1995  | Bold Ruritana | 5  | Robert Landry | Barbara Minshall | Minshall Farms | 1:39.60
1994  | Alywow | 3  | Dave Penna | Roger Attfield | Kinghaven Farms | 1:39.80
1993  | Myrtle Irene | 4  | Sandy Hawley | David C. Brown | Don & Jane McClelland | 1:42.80
1992  | Red Journey | 4  | Ricky Griffith | Kathy Patton-Casse | Harry T. Mangurian, Jr. | 1:42.20
1991  | Radiant Ring | 3  | Sandy Hawley | James E. Day | Sam-Son Farm | 1:44.80
1990  | Premier Question | 3  | Gerry Baird | David R. Bell | John A. Franks | 1:41.40
1989  | Hangin On A Star | 5  | Sandy Hawley | James E. Day | Sam-Son Farm | 1:42.80
1989  | Ben De De | 4  | Lloyd Duffy | Robert A. Pion | Chpn Society  | 1:43.40
1988  | Hear Music | 5  | Gunnar Lindberg | John Charalambous | John Charlambous | 1:43.00
1987  | Silent Royalty | 3  | Dave Penna | Sid Attard | Hadid Stable  | 1:44.80
1986  | Bessarabian | 4  | Robin Platts | Michael J. Doyle | Eaton Hall Farm | 1:47.20
1985  | Vacumette | 3  | Dan Beckon | Trevor Swan | A. B. Roks/A. Titleman  | 1:44.60
1985  | Lake Country | 4  | Jeffrey Fell | Donnie Walker | Prowse / McIntosh  | 1:43.80
1984  | Dundrum Dancer | 4  | Robin Platts | Roger Attfield | Nemeth / Ryan  | 1:42.60
1984  | Baldski's Holiday | 3  | Gary Stahlbaum | Michael J. Doyle | Eaton Hall Farm | 1:42.40
1983  | Regal Nan | 3  | Robin Platts | J. Mort Hardy | Windhaven  | 1:44.00
1983  | County Meath | 3  | Dave Penna | G. Nagy | Ward C. Pitfield, Jr. | 1:43.40
1982  | Myrthful Mynx | 5  | Richard Dos Ramos | S. Wolfe | K. & D. Lee  | 1:49.00
1982  | Turnablade | 5  | Robin Platts | Emile M. Allain | John Sikura, Jr. | 1:49.40
1981  | Noble Martha | 4  | David Clark | Yonnie Starr | Lakeview Stable  | 1:47.80
1980  | La Voyageuse | 5  | J. Paul Souter | Yonnie Starr | Jean-Louis Levesque | 1:46.80
1979  | Amerigirl | 4  | Brian Swatuk | John Tammaro, Jr. | Kinghaven Farm | 1:41.20
1978  | Christy's Mount | 5  | Brian Swatuk | David C. Brown | D. H. Bunker  | 1:42.80
1977  | Regal Alibi | 4  | John Burton | Ted Mann | J. M. B. Stable  | 1:46.80
1976  | Momigi | 4  | Gary Melanson | John Morahan | Koichiro Hayata  | 1:42.60
1975  | Victorian Queen | 4  | Robin Platts | Gil Robillard | Grovetree Stable  | 1:42.60
1974  | Hildesheim | 5  | Hugo Dittfach | W. Moorhead | M/M Carl H. Schwabe  | 1:51.80
1973  | Main Pan | 5  | Gregg McCarron | Odie D. Clelland | Peter D. Fuller | 1:44.40
1972  | Belle Geste | 4  | Noel Turcotte | Carl F. Chapman | Mrs. W. D. Latimer | 1:48.60
1971  | Painted Pony | 3  | James Kelly | Morris Fishman | L. Erlick  | 1:45.00
1970  | Not Too Shy | 4  | Brian Swatuk | Donnie Walker | Conn Smythe | 1:45.60
1969  | Dave The Knave | 3  | J. Bell | John Annesley, Jr. | Mrs. G. M. Graham  | 1:58.60
1968  | Muzledick | 3  | Richard Grubb | J. Mort Hardy | Prime Racing Stable  | 1:57.20
1967  | Pine Point | 3  | Avelino Gomez | Jerry C. Meyer | Willow Downs Farm  | 1:57.00
1966  | Native Victor | 4  | Hugo Dittfach | Horatio Luro | Windfields Farm | 1:49.00
1965  | Langcrest | 4  | Sam McComb | Ted Mann | Sydney J. Langill | 1:52.00
1964  | King Gorm | 5  | Avelino Gomez | Alfred I. Taylor | Lanson Farm | 1:50.80
1963  | Hidden Treasure | 6  | Pat Remillard | Robert S. Bateman | William R. Beasley | 1:44.80
1962  | Windy Ship | 5  | M. N. Gonzalez | John Passero | Stafford Farms | 1:44.00
1961  | Winisteo | 4  | Sam McComb | R. Barbier | Kia Ora Farm  | 1:44.40
1960  | Henry B. Good | 6  | Avelino Gomez | O. Viau | E. C. Pasquale  | 1:44.80
1959  | Admiral's Ace | 6  | Clifford Potts | E. Ordorico | Stafford Farms | 1:44.40
1958  | Stinson's Boy | 4  | Alex Wick | A. Bennie | Bayfield Farm  | 1:45.00
1957  | Mister Nick | 4  | Pat Remillard | W. Russell | Four L's Stable  | 1:44.00
1956  | Dorenes Lad | 4  | Vic Bovine | N. Julius | Clifford Bennett  | 1:44.80
1955  | King Maple | 4  | Herb Lindberg | J. Hornsby | McMacken Stable  | 1:46.40

## See also

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* List of Canadian flat horse races

## References

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1. ^ "Canadian Stakes Profile". www.equibase.com. Retrieved 17 September 2016.

* The Canadian Stakes at Pedigree Query