Simcoe Stakes
| Restricted stakes race | |
| Location | Woodbine Racetrack Etobicoke, Ontario, Canada |
|---|---|
| Inaugurated | 1953 |
| Race type | Thoroughbred, Flat racing |
| Website | woodbine |
| Race information | |
| Distance | 6.5 furlongs |
| Surface | Tapeta |
| Track | left-handed |
| Qualification | Two-year-old colts & geldings, foaled in Canada |
| Purse | $250,000 (2020) |
The Simcoe Stakes is a Canadian Thoroughbred horse race run annually at Woodbine Racetrack in Toronto, Ontario. The race is restricted to Canadian foaled two-year-old colts and geldings sold through the Canadian Thoroughbred Horse Society (CTHS) Ontario yearling sale.[1][2]
History[edit]
| Years | Distance F |
Surface | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1953-1956 | 5 F | dirt | Fort Erie Race Track |
| 1957 | 5.5 F | dirt | Fort Erie Race Track |
| 1958 | 6 F | dirt | Fort Erie Race Track |
| 1959-1960 | 6.5 F | dirt | Greenwood Raceway |
| 1961-1973 | 7 F | dirt | Woodbine Racetrack |
| 1974 | 7 F | dirt | Fort Erie Race Track |
| 1975-2005 | 7 F | dirt | Woodbine Racetrack |
| 2006 | 6.5 F | Polytrack | Woodbine Racetrack |
| 2007-2010 | 7 F | Polytrack | Woodbine Racetrack |
| 2011-2015 | 6.5 F | Polytrack | Woodbine Racetrack |
| 2016 to date | 6.5 F | Tapeta | Woodbine Racetrack |
Records[edit]
Speed record:
- 1:17.90 @ 6.5 furlongs: Dragon's Brew (2020)
- 1:23.09 @ 7 furlongs: Invitation Only (2010)
Most wins by a jockey:
- 7 - David K. Clark (1982, 1984, 1987, 1998, 2001, 2003, 2005)
Most wins by a trainer:
- 6 - Jerry C. Meyer (1962, 1966, 1967, 1969, 1970, 1985)
Most wins by an owner:
- 3 - Willow Downs Farm (Saul Wagman) (1966, 1967, 1970)
Winners[edit]
| Year |
Winner |
Age |
Jockey |
Trainer |
Owner |
Dist. (Furlongs) |
Time |
Win$ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Dragon's Brew | 2 | Daisuke Fukumoto | Robert P. Tiller | Goldmart Farms (David Sepiashvili) | 6.5 f | 1:17.90 | $150,000 |
| 2019 | Rockcrest | 2 | Sahin Civaci | Nigel R. Burke | Paul Mouttet | 6.5 f | 1:18.14 | $105,000 |
| 2018 | Blessed Two | 2 | Gary Boulanger | Kevin Attard | Derek Chin | 6.5 f | 1:19.99 | $105,000 |
| 2017 | Eskiminzin | 2 | Patrick Husbands | Analisa Delmas | Jecara Farms (Brett Delmas) | 6.5 f | 1:17.41 | $120,000 |
| 2016 | Lokinforpursemonee | 2 | Gary Boulanger | John A. Ross | J.R. Racing Stable Inc. | 6.5 f | 1:18.79 | $120,000 |
| 2015 | Amis Gizmo | 2 | Luis Contreras | Josie Carroll | Ivan Dalos | 6.5 f | 1:16.22 | $120,000 |
| 2014 | Phil's Cocktail | 2 | David J. Moran | John LeBlanc Jr. | Ron I. Clarkson | 6.5 f | 1:16.78 | $120,000 |
| 2013 | Go Greeley | 2 | Eurico Rosa Da Silva | John A. Ross | J.R. Racing Stable Inc. | 6.5 f | 1:16.32 | $120,000 |
| 2012 | Dynamic Sky | 2 | Luis Contreras | Mark E. Casse | John C. Oxley | 6.5 f | 1:17.70 | $120,000 |
| 2011 | Menlo Castle | 2 | Patrick Husbands | Ralph J. Biamonte | Conor Healy | 6.5 f | 1:16.25 | $120,000 |
| 2010 | Invitation Only | 2 | Omar Moreno | David Cotey | Dominion Bloodstock, Derek Ball, HGHR, Inc. | 7 f | 1:23.09 | $75,000 |
| 2009 | Fastin Bear | 2 | Eurico Rosa da Silva | Reade Baker | Bear Stables | 7 f | 1:23.84 | $75,000 |
| 2008 | Mean Green | 2 | Jono Jones | Sid C. Attard | Norseman Racing Stable (Howard Walton) | 7 f | 1:23.42 | $75,000 |
| 2007 | Don's Folly | 2 | Slade Callaghan | Michael P. De Paulo | Don A. Cole | 7 f | 1:23.39 | $75,000 |
| 2006 | Legal Move | 2 | Patrick Husbands | Mark E. Casse | Woodford Racing LLC | 6.5 f | 1:17.76 | $75,000 |
| 2005 | Edenwold | 2 | David K. Clark | Josie Carroll | James & Alice Sapara | 7 f | 1:24.45 | $75,000 |
| 2004 | Moonshine Justice | 2 | Todd Kabel | David Cotey | Dominion Bloodstock, Derek Ball, Hugh Galbraith | 7 f | 1:24.68 | $81,675 |
| 2003 | Twisted Wit | 2 | David K. Clark | Robert P. Tiller | Rolph A. Davis | 7 f | 1:25.49 | $83,850 |
| 2002 | Mobil | 2 | Todd Kabel | Michael Keough | Gus Schickedanz | 7 f | 1:25.59 | $63,030 |
| 2001 | Rare Friends | 2 | David K. Clark | Robert P. Tiller | Frank Di Giulio Jr. | 7 f | 1:24.12 | $61,680 |
| 2000 | Highland Legacy | 2 | Emile Ramsammy | Steven Owens | Empress Stable | 7 f | 1:25.17 | $63,510 |
| 1999 | I And I | 2 | Rui Pimentel | Wellesley L. Clayton | Wellesley L. Clayton | 7 f | 1:24.63 | $63,480 |
| 1998 | China Ruckus | 2 | David K. Clark | Tony Mattine | Linmac Farms | 7 f | 1:25.20 | $62,670 |
| 1997 | Brite Adam | 2 | Todd Kabel | Rita A. Schnitzler | R.M.C. Stable | 7 f | 1:25.60 | $62,850 |
| 1996 | Special Deputy | 2 | Robert landry | Macdonald Benson | Patrick B. Ballentine | 7 f | 1:23.80 | $61,950 |
| 1995 | Reblin | 2 | Emile Ramsammy | Bernard Girault | Peter Chiodo | 7 f | 1:25.00 | $62,850 |
| 1994 | Saints Leader | 2 | Robin Platts | Macdonald Benson | Augustin Stable | 7 f | 1:22.60 | $61,650 |
| 1993 | Real Ruckus | 2 | Robert Landry | Daniel Vella | Frank Stronach | 7 f | 1:25.40 | $66,000 |
| 1992 | So Unforgettable | 2 | Jack Lauzon | P. Noel Hickey | Irish Acres Farm | 7 f | 1:24.20 | $67,800 |
| 1991 | Elated Guy | 2 | Jack Lauzon | Robert P. Tiller | Frank Sr. & Frank Jr. Di Giulio | 7 f | 1:25.40 | $174,000 |
| 1990 | Do's And Don't's | 2 | Jack Lauzon | Brian Kessel | Brian Kessel | 7 f | 1:24.60 | $162,000 |
| 1989 | Floral Dancer | 2 | Lloyd Duffy | Conrad Cohen | Syl Asadoorian & D. Nurse | 7 f | 1:26.20 | $139,200 |
| 1988 | My Dad Cornelius | 2 | Larry Attard | Joe Attard | Pinoy Racing Stable | 7 f | 1:26.00 | $65,400 |
| 1987 | Highland Ruckus | 2 | David K. Clark | Tony Mattine | Linmac Farms | 7 f | 1:24.60 | $47,700 |
| 1986-1 | Bold Executive | 2 | Richard Dos Ramos | Gerry Belanger | Dom Romeo, Rocco Marcello, Pedigree Stud (Frank Maida) | 7 f | 1:24.80 | $33,600 |
| 1986-2 | Orderofexcellence | 2 | Robert King Jr. | Debi Lockhurst | Alex Clarkson & Patty Barr | 7 f | 1:25.40 | $33,150 |
| 1985 | In The East | 2 | Brian Swatuk | Jerry C. Meyer | Gardiner Farms | 7 f | 1:24.60 | $50,850 |
| 1984 | Crowning Honors | 2 | David K. Clark | Arthur H. Warner | Richard R. Kennedy | 7 f | 1:26.60 | $51,300 |
| 1983 | Park Regent | 2 | Dan Beckon | Gordon M. Huntley | Parkview Stable | 7 f | 1:25.20 | $50,850 |
| 1982 | Haliburton Huskie | 2 | David K. Clark | Glenn Magnusson | Gary F. Vasey & partner | 7 f | 1:25.80 | $51,300 |
| 1981 | Maple Creek | 2 | Dave Penna | Donald J. Campbell | Mike Penhale & partners | 7 f | 1:25.40 | $33,900 |
| 1980 | Moteral | 2 | John Bell | Emile Allain | Sydney Langill, O’Connor, Willcock | 7 f | 1:26.00 | $16,200 |
| 1979 | New Regent | 2 | George HoSang | Brian Ottaway | Mrs. George McCullogh | 7 f | 1:24.60 | $11,300 |
| 1978 | Coup de Chance | 2 | Dan Beckon | Joseph "Yonnie" Starr | J. Louis Levesque | 7 f | 1:25.20 | $10,600 |
| 1977 | Norsak | 2 | Gary Stahlbaum | E. Gerber | Gardiner Farm | 7 f | 1:25.60 | $11,200 |
| 1976 | Regal Sir | 2 | Sandy Hawley | Carl F. Chapman | J. B. W. Carmichael | 7 f | 1:24.40 | $11,700 |
| 1975 | Laissez-Passer | 2 | Jeffrey Fell | Jacques Dumas | J. Louis Levesque | 7 f | 1:28.20 | $8,175 |
| 1974-1 | Gallant Topic | 2 | Chris Rogers | Carl F. Chapman | A. Smith | 7 f | 1:18.60 | $8,400 |
| 1974-2 | Sand Pass Joe | 2 | Robin Platts | Peter DiPasquale | Northern Stable | 7 f | 1:20.60 | $8,300 |
| 1973-1 | Noble Answer | 2 | Lloyd Duffy | Frank H. Merrill Jr. | Viscount Hardinge | 7 f | 1:25.20 | $8,025 |
| 1973-2 | Native Aid | 2 | Sandy Hawley | Edward Mann | George C. Hendrie | 7 f | 1:24.00 | $8,100 |
| 1972-1 | Fabiusand | 2 | Gary Stahlbaum | Petro N. Peters | Ernest Lieberman | 7 f | 1:25.20 | $5,600 |
| 1972-2 | Victorian Prince | 2 | Avelino Gomez | Gil Robillard | Grovetree, B.C. Stables | 7 f | 1:24.80 | $5,600 |
| 1971-1 | Brief Escar | 2 | James Kelly | Andrew G. Smithers | Ernest Lieberman | 7 f | 1:25.00 | $5,750 |
| 1971-2 | Tommy Jack | 2 | Brian Swatuk | Walter Woods | Ned Bragagnolo | 7 f | 1:24.20 | $5,750 |
| 1970 | Great Gabe | 2 | Sandy Hawley | Jerry C. Meyer | Willow Downs Farm (Saul Wagman) | 7 f | 1:24.20 | $5,750 |
| 1969-1 | South Ocean | 2 | Richard Grubb | Gordon J. McCann | Charles P. B. Taylor | 7 f | 1:24.80 | $5,750 |
| 1969-2 | Canadian Jerry | 2 | Robin Platts | Jerry C. Meyer | Henry Katz | 7 f | 1:24.80 | $5,750 |
| 1968 | Peter Power | 2 | Jim Fitzsimmons | Arthur H. Warner | L. Weinstein & H. A. Fields | 7 f | 1:27.00 | $15,750 |
| 1967 | Real Sensible | 2 | Avelino Gomez | Jerry C. Meyer | Willow Downs Farm (Saul Wagman) | 7 f | 1:25.20 | $5,900 |
| 1966 | Pine Point | 2 | Avelino Gomez | Jerry C. Meyer | Willow Downs Farm (Saul Wagman) | 7 f | 1:26.00 | $5,900 |
| 1965 | Holarctic | 2 | Noel Turcotte | Wolfgang von Richthofen | Frank A. & Frank H. Sherman | 7 f | 1:28.80 | $6,125 |
| 1964 | Greek Salt | 2 | Jim Fitzsimmons | Joseph "Yonnie" Starr | Conn Smythe | 7 f | 1:23.00 | $6,650 |
| 1963 | Miss Essco | 2 | Jerry Harrison | James R. Brown | R. & R. Stable | 7 f | 1:25.80 | $4,575 |
| 1962 | Prince Bubi | 2 | Jim Fitzsimmons | Jerry C. Meyer | Mario Dellio | 7 f | 1:25.20 | $4,500 |
| 1961 | Sly Invader | 2 | Avelino Gomez | C. Holliday | Bo-Teek Farm | 7 f | 1:27.40 | $4,575 |
| 1960 | Real Gentleman | 2 | Al Coy | Donald Drake | R. M. Sullivan | 7 f | 1:21.40 | $2,625 |
| 1959 | Banner Lou | 2 | Avelino Gomez | C. Lawson | L. V. Myslivic | 7 f | 1:22.00 | $2,725 |
| 1958 | Winning Shot | 2 | Emile Roy | Nicholas Julius | J. S. Evans | 7 f | 1:13.20 | $3,425 |
| 1957 | Bright Page | 2 | Avelino Gomez | Gordon M. Huntley | Kinrara | 7 f | 1:06.60 | $3,500 |
| 1956 | Jet Marine | 2 | George J. Walker | Joseph "Yonnie" Starr | Larkin Maloney & Conn Smythe | 7 f | 1:03.00 | $3,475 |
| 1955 | Bun Linn | 2 | Mike Mafale | C. Lawson | Bayfield Farm | 7 f | 1:00.80 | $3,400 |
| 1954 | Indifferent | 2 | W. Hawksworth | R. McDonald | J. Stuart | 7 f | 0:59.80 | $3,375 |
| 1953 | Windina | 2 | Gene Pederson | James C. Bentley | Ben R. Steen | 7 f | 1:00.40 | $2,185 |
References[edit]
- ^ "Woodbine Thoroughbred Stakes Results 2017" (PDF). Woodbine Entertainment. 2018-01-01. Retrieved 2018-12-17.
- ^ "Dream Day for Ontario Owners/Breeders in Yearling Sales Stakes". CanadianThorughbred.com. 2020-08-31. Retrieved 2020-09-20.