Ontario Debutante Stakes Explained

Class:Ungraded Stakes
Horse Race:Ontario Debutante Stakes
Location:Woodbine Racetrack
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Inaugurated:1979
Race Type:Thoroughbred - Flat racing
Distance:Six furlong sprint
Surface:Polytrack
Track:left-handed
Qualification:Two-year-old Fillies
Weight:Allowances
Purse:$95,163 (2015) (Plus $50,000 for Ontario Breds from the T.I.P.)

The Ontario Debutante Stakes is a Canadian Thoroughbred horse race run annually in mid-August at Woodbine Racetrack in Toronto, Ontario. Open to Two-year-old Fillies, it is contested over Six furlongs on Polytrac synthetic dirt.

From 1989 through 1993 and from 1995 through 1997, the Ontario Debutante Stakes was hosted by Fort Erie Racetrack in Fort Erie, Ontario. The race was run in two divisions in 1979.

Records

Speed record:

Most wins by an owner:

Most wins by a jockey:

Most wins by a trainer:

Winners

Year
Winner
Jockey
Trainer
OwnerTime
2016 Just Be KindJim McAleneyReade BakerJust Luk Stables, Rick Mah, Reade Baker Racing Stable Inc.
2015Get RhythmEurico Rosa Da SilvaCatherine Day PhillipsAnderson Farms Ontario1:10.82
2014Dixie TwistGary BoulangerMark E. CasseJohn C. Oxley1:11.14
2013Skylander GirlJim McAleneyAlex PatykewichAlexander Patykewich1:11.05
2012Sweet RedemptionLuis ConterasGreg de GannesSouthern Chase Farm1:11.02
2011Tu Endie WeiJames McAleneyReade BakerBrereton C. Jones1:16.53
2010WonderlandbynightE. T. BairdMichael L. ReavisMark Dedomenico LLC1:17.40
2009Franny Freud Patrick HusbandsBrian A. LynchPaul Pompa, Jr., et al.1:10.29
2008Juliet's SpiritJim McAleneySteve AsmussenPadua Stables1:10.17
2007Officer CherriePatrick HusbandsMark E. CasseCharles Laloggia1:10.45
2006StillistillmovinDavid ClarkNicholas GonzalezTucci Stable0:58.27
2005Knights TemplarConstant MontpellierDaniel J. VellaClover IV Stables et al.1:09.75
2004South Bay CoveTodd KabelRoger AttfieldWindhaven Farm1:11.81
2003SlightlymorelikelyTodd KabelNorman J. McKnightRonald S. Udit1:11.39
2002HandpaintedTodd KabelJosie CarrollJohn & Glenn Sikura1:12.34
2001PlatelEmile RamsammyVito ArmataMolinaro Stable1:10.91
2000PoeticallyKinghaven Farms1:10.23
1999Frosty KissJohn A. RossJam Jar Racing Stable1:12.01
1998Madam Du BarriLaurie SilveraB. & M./L. Silvera1:12.60
1997Lady BeverlyArthur SilveraDaijyobu Racing1:10.60
1996Classic ThreatAugustin Stable1:11.40
1995Fly NorthRobin PlattsRoger AttfieldVirginia Kraft Payson1:11.60
1994Honky Tonk TuneDaniel J. VellaFrank Stronach1:11.40
1993QuestelavieJames McKnightSheehan Farms1:11.40
1992Sermon TimeDon SeymourBruno Schickedanz1:11.80
1991Bucky's SolutionLarry AttardTino AttardElizabeth A. Farr1:10.80
1990Regal PennantRobert King, Jr.Lucky Circle Stable1:13.20
1989Prospective DollyDavid ClarkN. Clements/M. Rich1:10.00
1988Victorious TrickJohn A. Franks1:11.60
1987Native NovaDavid ClarkGord HuntleyRowanwood Stable1:11.60
1986Ruling AngelSam-Son Farm1:10.80
1985Chocolate SwissBrian SwatukTony MattineMarcocchio/Fonesca1:10.80
1984BessarabianMike DoyleEaton Hall Farm1:10.40
1983Summer MoodKinghaven Farms1:11.60
1982Candle BrightEric BeitiaMichael TammaroKinghaven Farms1:12.40
1981AironlassVerne Winchell1:12.00
1980KushogDavid ClarkGlenn MagnussonG. Vasey & D. Finn1:11.80
1979LaceyDavid ClarkFrank Merrill Jr.Gilbride / O’Connell1:25.40
1979Par ExcellanceJohn LeBlancJacques DumasKnightsbridge/Greenberg1:25.60

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