Canadian Turf Stakes
The Canadian Turf Stakes is an American Thoroughbred horse race held annually in February at Gulfstream Park in Hallandale Beach, Florida. The Grade III race is open to horses four-year-old and up and is run (since 2009) at a distance of 1 mile on turf.
| Grade III race | |
| Location | Gulfstream Park Hallandale Beach, Florida, United States |
|---|---|
| Inaugurated | 1967 |
| Race type | Thoroughbred – Flat racing |
| Website | www.gulfstreampark.com |
| Race information | |
| Distance | 1 mile (8 furlongs) |
| Surface | Turf |
| Track | Left-handed |
| Qualification | Four-year-olds and up |
| Weight | 124 lbs. with allowances[1] |
| Purse | $150,000 (since 2009)[2] |
History
The race was first run in 1967 and was named in recognition of the Canadian Centennial that was being celebrated that year by many Canadian racing fans who vacation in Florida during the winter months.[3]
The 1990 Canadian Triple Crown champion and Horse of the Year, Izvestia, wintered in Florida and made his 1991 racing debut with a win in this race.[3]
The race was downgraded to a listed race for 2005 and 2006 when it was restored to its Grade III status.
In 2005, Old Forester set a new Gulfstream Park turf course record for 1 1⁄16 miles in winning the Canadian Turf Handicap in a time of 1:38.20.
In 2009, the race was raced at a distance of one mile. It was run in two divisions in 1968, 1973, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1983, 1985, 1986, 1987.
Winners since 2000
| Year |
Winner |
Age |
Jockey |
Trainer |
Owner |
Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Sombeyay | 4 | Flavien Prat | Todd Pletcher | Starlight Racing | 1:32.44 |
| 2019 | Krampus | 5 | John Velazquiez | Bill Mott | William Schettine | 1:34.98 |
| 2018 | Hogy | 9 | Irad Ortiz Jr | Michael J. Maker | Michael M. Hui | 1:32.11 |
| 2017 | Heart to Heart | 6 | Julien Leparoux | Brian A. Lynch | Terry Hamilton | 1:32.63 |
| 2016 | Heart to Heart | 5 | Julien Leparoux | Brian A. Lynch | Terry Hamilton | 1:33.52 |
| 2015 | Long on Value | 4 | Joel Rosario | William I. Mott | Wachtel Stable/Kerr | 1:34.26 |
| 2014 | Reload | 5 | Javier Castellano | Claude R. McGaughey III | Phipps Stable | 1:32.34 |
| 2013 | Data Link | 5 | Javier Castellano | Claude R. McGaughey III | Stuart S. Janney, III | 1:33.01 |
| 2012 | Doubles Partner | 5 | Julien Leparoux | Todd Pletcher | WinStar Farm | 1:32.56 |
| 2011 | Little Mike | 4 | Joe Bravo | Dale Romans | Priscilla Vaccarezza | 1:32.37 |
| 2010 | Courageous Cat | 4 | Garrett Gomez | William I. Mott | Pam & Martin Wygod | 1:31.58 |
| 2009 | Twilight Meteor | 5 | John Velazquez | Todd Pletcher | Peachtree Stable | 1:34.31 |
| 2008 | Host | 8 | John Velazquez | Tom Albertrani | Eugene Melnyk | 1:39.85 |
| 2007 | Giant Wrecker | 5 | Javier Castellano | Mark A. Hennig | Edward P. Evans | 1:39.70 |
| 2006 | English Channel | 4 | John R. Velazquez | Todd A. Pletcher | James T. Scatuorchio | 1:39.13 |
| 2005 | Old Forester | 4 | Eibar Coa | William I. Mott | Live Oak Plantation Racing | 1:38.20 |
| 2004 | Newfoundland | 4 | John R. Velazquez | Todd A. Pletcher | Sumaya Us Stable | 1:44.90 |
| 2003 | Political Attack | 4 | Mark Guidry | Michael Matz | Fitz Eugene Dixon Jr. | 1:40.43 |
| 2002 | North East Bound | 6 | José Vélez Jr. | William W. Perry | Julian Demarco/Richard Disano | 1:44.01 |
| 2001 | Inexplicable | 6 | José A. Santos | Christophe Clement | Lucy Young-Boutin | 1:39.43 |
| 2000 | Shamrock City | 5 | Edgar Prado | Mohammed Moubarak | Buckram Oak Farm | 1:47.15 |
Earlier winners
- 1999 – Federal Trial
- 1998 – Subordination
- 1997 – Devils Cup
- 1996 – The Vid
- 1995 – The Vid
- 1994 – Paradise Creek
- 1993 – Stagecraft
- 1992 – Buckhar
- 1991 – Izvestia
- 1990 – Youmadeyour point
- 1989 – Equalize
- 1988 – Equalize
- 1987 – Racing Star
- 1987 – New Colony
- 1986 – Amerilad
- 1986 – Vanlandingham
- 1985 – Nepal
- 1985 – Solidified
- 1984 – Ayman
- 1983 – Data Swap
- 1983 – Super Sunrise
- 1982 – Robsphere
- 1981 – Foretake
- 1980 – Morning Frolic
- 1979 – Roan Star
- 1979 – Noble Dancer
- 1978 – Practitioner
- 1978 – Court Open
- 1977 – Gravelines
- 1977 – Gay Jitterbug
- 1976 – Greg Lewis
- 1975 – Sir Jason
- 1974 – Baccalaureate
- 1973 – Windtex
- 1973 – Life Cycle
- 1972 – Speedy Zephyr
- 1971 – Brokers Tip II
- 1970 – Jungle Cove
- 1969 – Go Marching
- 1968 – Flit-To
- 1968 – War Censor
- 1967 – Chinatowner
References
- "Chart of the 2020 Canadian Turf". www.equibase.com. Retrieved 31 May 2020.
- "Stakes profile". www.equibase.com. Retrieved 31 May 2020.
- "TEMPO". Canadian Thoroughbred. 27 February 2016. Retrieved 31 May 2020.