Sir Barton Stakes
| Restricted Stakes race | |
| Location |
Woodbine Racetrack Toronto, Ontario Canada |
|---|---|
| Inaugurated | 1975 |
| Race type | Thoroughbred - Flat racing |
| Website | woodbineentertainment.com |
| Race information | |
| Distance | 1 1⁄16 miles (8.5 furlongs) |
| Surface | Polytrack |
| Track | Left-handed |
| Qualification |
Three-year-olds & up (Ontario Sire Stakes program) |
| Weight | Allowances |
| Purse | $93,938 |
The Sir Barton Stakes is a Canadian Thoroughbred horse race run annually in early December at Woodbine Racetrack in Toronto, Ontario. An Ontario Sire Stakes, it is a restricted race for horses age three and older. Raced over a distance of 1 1⁄16 miles on Polytrack, the Sir Barton Stakes currently carries a purse of $93,938.
Originally restricted to three-year-olds, it is now open to older horses.
Inaugurated in 1975 at Greenwood Raceway and moved to Woodbine Racetrack in 1994, the race is named for the U.S. Racing Hall of Fame colt Sir Barton, who was the 1st U.S. Triple Crown Champion.
Since inception, the Sir Barton Stakes has been raced at a variety of distances:
- 7 furlongs - 1975
- 1 mile - 1976-1993
- 1⁄16 miles - 1994 to present
Records
Speed record:
- 1:42.85 - Executive Choice (2007) (at current distance of 1⁄16 miles on Polytrack)
- 1:34.00 - Twist The Snow (1989) (New stakes and track record at 1 mile on dirt)
Most wins:
- 3 - Arch Hall (2004, 2005, 2006)
Most wins by a jockey:
- 3 - Gary Stahlbaum (1980, 1982, 1987)
- 4 - Patrick Husbands (2004, 2005, 2006, 2015)
Most wins by a trainer:
- 3 - Mark E. Casse (2004, 2005, 2006)
Most wins by an owner:
- 3 - Melnyk Racing Stable (2004, 2005, 2006)
Winners of the Sir Barton Stakes
| Year |
Winner |
Age |
Jockey |
Trainer |
Owner |
Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Kingsport | 3 | Patrick Husbands | Sid C. Attard | Goldmart Farms/Royal Laser Racing | 1:43.14 |
| 2014 | San Nicola Thunder | 4 | Jesse M. Campbell | John Cardella | Cooper/Pirone | 1:45.99 |
| 2013 | Ultimate Destiny | 4 | Alec Fehr | Alec Fehr | 1:43.18 | |
| 2012 | Fifty Proof | 6 | Justin Stein | Ian Black | Kinghaven Farms/Fielding/Hutzel | 1:43.46 |
| 2011 | Crowns Path | 3 | J. M. Stritzl Stable | 1:44.01 | ||
| 2010 | Sands Cove | 5 | Ralph L. Johnson | 1:44.06 | ||
| 2009 | Genius Kinshasa | 3 | Emile Ramsammy | Vito Armata | Vito Armata | 1:44.26 |
| 2008 | Dancer's Bajan | 4 | Patrick Husbands | Robert P. Tiller | 3 Sons Racing Stable Ltd. | 1:43.60 |
| 2007 | Executive Choice | 6 | Jim McAleney | Reade Baker | J. Aston/A. Onesi/Bull Market St | 1:42.85 |
| 2006 | Arch Hall | 5 | Patrick Husbands | Mark E. Casse | Melnyk Racing Stable | 1:45.89 |
| 2005 | Arch Hall | 4 | Patrick Husbands | Mark E. Casse | Melnyk Racing Stable | 1:44.13 |
| 2004 | Arch Hall | 3 | Patrick Husbands | Mark E. Casse | Melnyk Racing Stable | 1:45.04 |
| 2003 | Time Of War | 3 | Jim McAleney | Alec Fehr | Knob Hill Stable | 1:46.10 |
| 2002 | Barbeau Ruckus | 3 | Constant Montpellier | Ross Armata | T. Thavamalar/J. Armata | 1:44.47 |
| 2001 | Devil Valentine | 3 | Emile Ramsammy | Fenton Platts | S. & G. Gibbs | 1:45.08 |
| 2000 | Prince of Style | 3 | Slade Callaghan | Grant Pearce | William Diamant | 1:45.14 |
| 1999 | Hot Pepper Hill | 3 | Robert Landry | Macdonald Benson | Cedarow Farms | 1:45.20 |
| 1998 | One Way Love | 3 | David Clark | Michael J. Wright, Jr. | B. Schickedanz & J. Hillier | 1:44.80 |
| 1997 | Arctic Squall | 3 | Todd Kabel | Tino Attard | Shahina Ahmad | 1:43.60 |
| 1996 | Regal Courser | 3 | Ray Sabourin | John A. Ross | Stan Richardson | 1:45.20 |
| 1995 | Dr. Ktonborg | 3 | Emile Ramsammy | Don J. Campbell | L. B. Sukhdeo | 1:45.20 |
| 1994 | Parental Pressure | 3 | Robert Landry | Fred H. Loschke | Hammer Kopf, Corrente & Ptns | 1:44.60 |
| 1993 | Carry The Crown | 3 | David Clark | James E. Day | Sam-Son Farm | 1:39.20 |
| 1992 | Grand Hooley | 3 | Daniel David | Sid C. Attard | P. E. L. Racing Stable | 1:40.20 |
| 1991 | Rainbow Gold | 3 | Daniel David | David Guitard | Kings Lane Farm | 1:40.20 |
| 1990 | Complete Endeavor | 3 | Richard Dos Ramos | Debbie England | Huntington Stud Farm | 1:38.40 |
| 1989 | Twist The Snow | 3 | Larry Attard | R. Poynter | Angus McArthur | 1:34.00 |
| 1988 | Bouncing Brave | 3 | Dave Penna | George M. Carter | P. Lamantia / J. Russell | 1:39.40 |
| 1987 | Interrex | 3 | Gary Stahlbaum | Phil England | Kennedy/Miglietti Estate | 1:39.20 |
| 1986 | Steady Effort | 3 | Robin Platts | Roger Attfield | Kinghaven Farms | 1:39.40 |
| 1985 | Bert James | 3 | Lloyd Duffy | Daniel J. Vella | Knob Hill Stable | 1:39.60 |
| 1984 | Park Regent | 3 | Jeffrey Fell | Gordon M. Huntley | Parkview Stable | 1:38.00 |
| 1983 | Gone To Royalty | 3 | Irwin Driedger | Jacques Dumas | Pierre L. Levesque | 1:40.20 |
| 1982 | Son of Briartic | 3 | Gary Stahlbaum | Jerry G. Lavigne | Paddockhurst Stable | 1:40.60 |
| 1981 | Play The Hornpipe | 3 | George HoSang | James E. Day | Sam-Son Farm | 1:37.60 |
| 1980 | My Only Love | 3 | Gary Stahlbaum | Phil England | Mrs. M. Sutherland | 1:37.20 |
| 1979 | Mr. Kapacity | 3 | B. Smythe | W. Norris | Paddockhurst Stable | 1:40.60 |
| 1978 | Knight's Turn | 3 | John Bell | Emile M. Allain | Mrs. C. Terfloth | 1:39.00 |
| 1977 | Regent Bird | 3 | Robin Platts | Thomas O'Keefe | Request Farm | 1:41.80 |
| 1976 | Lucky Conn | 3 | Jeffrey Fell | Donnie Walker | Conn Smythe | 1:38.40 |
| 1975 | Banqueroute | 3 | Lloyd Duffy | Jacques Dumas | Jean-Louis Levesque | 1:25.20 |
References
- The Sir Barton Stakes at Pedigree Query
- Sir Barton Stakes (Ontario Sire Stakes) at Woodbine Racetrack
- The Sir Barton Stakes at the NTRA
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