Ontario Damsel Stakes Explained

Surface:Turf
Class:Restricted Stakes
Horse Race:Ontario Damsel Stakes
Location:Woodbine Racetrack
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Inaugurated:1979
Race Type:Thoroughbred - Flat racing
Website:woodbineentertainment.com
Distance:1 mile (8 furlongs
Track:Left-handed
Qualification:Ontario-bred three-year-old fillies
Weight:Allowances
Purse:$150,000

The Ontario Damsel Stakes is a Canadian Thoroughbred horse race run annually during the first week of July at Woodbine Racetrack in Toronto, Ontario. Restricted to three-year-old fillies who were foaled in the Province of Ontario, it is contested on Turf over a distance of one mile (8 furlongs).

Since inception it has been contested at:

Records

Most wins by a trainer:

Most wins by a jockey:

Most wins by an owner:

Recent winners

YearWinnerJockeyTrainerOwnerTime
2024
2023Race Not Held
2022Souper Hoity ToityPatrick HusbandsMark E. CasseLive Oak Plantation1:43.44
2021Munnyfor RoJustin SteinKevin AttardRaroma Stable1:45.36
2020MerveilleuxRafael Manuel HernandezKevin AttardAl Ulwelling & Bill Ulwelling1:44.37
2019Amalfi CoastEurico Rosa da SilvaKevin AttardTerra Racing Stable1:34.67
2018ZestinaGary BoulangerSid C. AttardStronach Stables1:35.91
2017Financial RecoveryDavid MoranCatherine Day PhillpsNarola & Anderson Farm Ontario Inc.1:36.48
2016Calling Rhy Rhy Alan GarciaRoger AttfieldRobert Harvey1:35.04
2015Ready for RomanceEurico Rosa Da SilvaMalcolm PierceSam-Son Farm1:34.73
2014Regal Conqueror Eurico Rosa Da SilvaDarwin D. BanachWilliam A. Sorokolit, Sr.1:34.11
2013SurtseyJermaine V. BridgmohanKevin AttardYvonne Schwabe1:33.80
2012Dene CourtPatrick HusbandsMark E. CasseMelnyk Racing Stable1:35.14
2011BingoLuis ContrerasMark E. CasseQuintessential Racing Florida & Horse'n Around Racing Stable1:34.86
2010Barracks RoadCorey FraserMark E. CasseMelnyk Racing Stables1:14.97
2009Mullins Beach Malcolm PierceMelnyk Racing Stables1:14.97
2008Krz ExecJerry BairdMike DePauloSylon Stable & Partner1:14.66
2007Quiet ActionPatrick HusbandsMark E. CasseWoodford Racing LLC1:18.40
2006Strike SoftlyTodd KabelMark FrostadSam-Son Farm1:15.29
2005Top Ten ListCorey FraserRobert P. TillerFrank Di Giulio & Robert P. Tiller1:15.75
2004Velvet SnowCorey FraserRobert P. TillerFrank Di Giulio1:16.40
2003Dressed For ActionRobert LandryTony MattineShoestring Stable1:16.75
2002Cavalier BillieRobert LandrySergio GrecoGeorge Ledson1:15.70
2001Highland MoodDavid ClarkRobert P. TillerHali Stable & Norseman Racing Stable1:15.78
2000Princess RuckusMichael KeoghGus Schickedanz1:16.77
1999Julie's WittPatrick HusbandsNorm DeSouzaNorm DeSouza1:15.77
1998Barlee MistMickey Walls Lawrence WrayBarlee Farm1:16.20
1997Inspired HeiressSteven BahenMichael De PauloBernard Xuereb & Charlie Spiteri 1:15.60
1996Colorful VicesTodd KabelJames DaySam-Son Farm1:15.00
1995Search The SeaRobert LandryJames DaySam-Son Farm1:16.20
1994Lady EtonRobin PlattsMacDonald BensonT. Kovacevic, F. Peotto & H. Grenn1:28.60
1993Bold RuritanaDon SeymourSherri NoakesA. W. Minshall1:15.20
1992Dance For Donna Raymond SabourinBernard GiraultA. W. Minshall1:16.20
1991Dancing With WingsSandy HawleyJames DaySam-Son Farm1:16.50

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