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| inaugurated = 1956
| inaugurated = 1956
| race type = [[Thoroughbred]] - [[Flat racing]]
| race type = [[Thoroughbred]] - [[Flat racing]]
| website = [http://www.woodbineentertainment.com/qct/default.asp www.woodbineentertainment.com]
| website = [http://web.archive.org/web/20100316214346/ http://www.woodbineentertainment.com:80 /qct/default.asp www.woodbineentertainment.com]
| distance = 7 furlong sprint
| distance = 7 furlong sprint
| surface = [[Polytrack]]
| surface = [[Polytrack]]
Revision as of 11:39, 21 July 2016
Horse race
The Vigil Stakes is a Canadian Thoroughbred horse race run annually at Woodbine Racetrack in Toronto , Ontario . Run in mid May, the Grade III sprint race is open to horses aged four and older. Raced over a distance of 1+ 1 ⁄8 miles on Polytrack synthetic dirt, it currently offers a purse of $116,205.
Inaugurated as the Vigil Handicap, it was first run in 1956 at Fort Erie Racetrack where it remained until 1980. Since inception it has been contested at various distances:
5.5 furlongs :1956-1958
6 furlongs : 1959
6.5 furlongs : 1960
1+ 1 ⁄16 miles (8.5 furlongs) : 1961-1979
7 furlongs : 1980–present
Records
Speed record: (Through 1998, Woodbine times were recorded in fifths of a second. Since 1999 they are in hundredths of a second)
1:20.07 - Hollywood Hit (2009) (at current distance of 7 furlongs)
Most wins:
Most wins by an owner:
Most wins by a jockey :
Most wins by a trainer :
Winners
Year
Winner
Age
Jockey
Trainer
Owner
Time
2016
Passion for Action
4
Eurico Rosa Da Silva
Michael P. De Paulo
Benjamin Hutzel
1:21.65
2015
Black Hornet
5
Luis Contreras
Pat Parente
Joey Gee Thoroughbreds/Ventresca
1:21.70
2014
Really Sharp
4
Steven Ronald Bahen
Ian Black
N & R Kaster
1:21.83
2013
Laugh Track
4
Luis Contreras
Mark E. Casse
Barber/WinStar Farm
1:21.85
2012
Essence Hit Man
5
Jesse Campbell
Audre Cappuccitti
Audre & Cappuccitti
1:22.28
2011
Stunning Stag
7
Gerry Olguin
Sid Attard
Janice Attard
1:22.15
2010
Hollywood Hit
4
Jim McAleney
Terry Jordan
Peter Redekop
1:20.07
2009
Field Commission
4
Tyler Pizarro
Daniel J. Vella
Daniel J. Vella & Solera Farm
1:22.74
2008
Disfunction
4
Emile Ramsammy
Julia Carey
J M J's Stable & Weila Ye
1:20.51
2007
Just Rushing
6
Emma-Jayne Wilson
Sid C. Attard
Tucci Stables
1:23.87
2006
Judiths Wild Rush
5
James McAleney
Reade Baker
Tenenbaum Racing Stable
1:22.51
2005
Judiths Wild Rush
4
Slade Callaghan
Reade Baker
Tenenbaum Racing Stable
1:23.19
2004
Mobil
4
Todd Kabel
Mike Keogh
Gus Schickedanz
1:21.81
2003
Wake At Noon
6
Emile Ramsammy
Abraham R. Katryan
Bruno Schickedanz
1:23.25
2002
Wake At Noon
5
Emile Ramsammy
Abraham R. Katryan
Bruno Schickedanz
1:23.13
2001
Exciting Story
4
Patrick Husbands
Mark E. Casse
Mockingbird Farm Inc
1:23.49
2000
One Way Love
5
Patrick Husbands
Abraham R. Katryan
Bruno Schickedanz & John Hillier
1:22.66
1999
Deputy Inxs
8
Na Somsanith
Audre Cappuccitti
Audre & Gordon Cappuccitti
1:23.54
1998
Deputy Inxs
7
Na Somsanith
Audre Cappuccitti
Audre & Gordon Cappuccitti
1:22.40
1997
Kiridashi
5
Mickey Walls
Barbara Minshall
Minshall Farms
1:21.80
1996
Kiridashi
4
Sandy Hawley
Barbara Minshall
Minshall Farms
1:22.80
1995
Sea Wall
4
Richard Dos Ramos
Barbara Minshall
Minshall Farms
1:23.00
1994
Berry Moonolow
5
James McKnight
Gordon Cowie
Kings Lane Farm
1:21.80
1993
Canadian Silver
5
Dave Penna
Michael J. Doyle
Pinejoy Stable
1:23.40
1992
Hawk In Flight
6
Todd Kabel
Laurie Silvera
Silverbrook Stable
1:24.20
1991
Key Spirit
5
Mickey Walls
Stephen Barnes
Big Bux Stable
1:25.00
1990
Mr. Hot Shot
5
James McAleney
William Stewart
Jimmy Stewart & Michelle Upton
1:23.60
1989
Mr. Hot Shot
4
James McAleney
William Stewart
Jimmy Stewart & Michelle Upton
1:23.40
1988
Jamaican Gigolo
5
J. Paul Souter
Robert E. Fisher
Rodger Bawden
1:23.40
1987
Play The King
4
Robin Platts
Roger Attfield
Kinghaven Farms
1:25.40
1986
Regal Remark
4
Irwin Driedger
James E. Day
Sam-Son Farm
1:24.40
1985
Jacksboro
6
David Clark
Tony Mattine
Elizabeth Hunt Curnes
1:24.40
1984
My Only Love
7
Gary Stahlbaum
Phil England
Phil England (lessee)
1:26.20
1983
Jacksboro
4
David Clark
Tony Mattine
Nelson Bunker Hunt
1:22.60
1982
Great Gladiator
5
Larry Attard
Steve Attard
Tom Campbell
1:23.00
1981
Von Clausewitz
4
Robin Platts
Roger Attfield
Norcliffe Stables
1:22.60
1980
Stutz Bearcat
5
George HoSang
James E. Day
Sam-Son Farm
1:25.20
1979
Knight's Turn †
4
John Bell
Emile M. Allain
Constance Terfloth
1:45.80
1978
Giboulee
4
George HoSang
Jacques Dumas
Joe & Don Johnson
1:45.00
1977
Coverack
4
George HoSang
John J. Tammaro, Jr.
Kinghaven Farm
1:44.60
1976
Brilliant Sandy
4
Robin Platts
Jerry C. Meyer
Smith/Willow Downs Farm
1:44.80
1975
Spirit Rock
6
Gunnar Lindberg
Arthur H. Warner
Sam-Son Farm
1:46.40
1974
Henry Tudor
5
Robin Platts
Lou Cavalaris, Jr.
Gardiner Farm
1:42.60
1973
Sea Rider
4
Avelino Gomez
Lou Cavalaris, Jr.
Gardiner Farm
1:44.00
1972
Cool Moon
4
Avelino Gomez
Frank Merrill, Jr.
W. P. Gilbride
1:44.60
1971
Rouge Chanteur
4
Richard Grubb
James Mort Hardy
Prime Acres Stable
1:45.80
1970
Perfect Tan
5
Richard Armstrong
Lou Cavalaris, Jr.
Gardiner Farm
1:44.00
1969
James Bay
5
Robin Platts
Lou Cavalaris, Jr.
Gardiner Farm
1:46.80
1968
The Cheat
5
Richard Grubb
Jim Fisher
Ward C. Pitfield, Jr.
1:45.40
1967
Gauchesco
6
Frank Barroby
Andrew G. Smithers
Dane Hill Acres
1:43.80
1966
Sunstruck
6
Avelino Gomez
Lou Cavalaris, Jr.
Hillcrest Stable
1:43.20
1965
Sunny
5
Keith Robinson
Warren Beasley
William R. Beasley
1:44.00
1964
Vindent de Paul
6
Avelino Gomez
Lou Cavalaris, Jr.
Hillcrest Stable
1:45.20
1963
Lord Quillo
4
Sam McComb
Edward Mann
Sarto Desnoyers
1:43.80
1962
Axeman
4
Hugo Dittfach
Richard Townrow
Lanson Farm
1:44.40
1961
Moony
5
Hugo Dittfach
Frank Merrill, Jr.
Roxie Gian & Fred Tosch
1:48.00
1960
Anita's Son
4
Hugo Dittfach
Arthur H. Warner
Lanson Farm
1:17.00
1959
Nearctic
5
Ben Sorensen
Gordon J. McCann
Windfields Farm
1:10.60
1958
Nearctic
4
Ben Sorensen
Gordon J. McCann
Windfields Farm
1:05.40
1957
Pot Hunter
6
Herb Lindberg
Yonnie Starr
Maloney & Smythe
1:05.20
1956
Fleet Path
4
H. B. Wilson
Arthur H. Warner
Lanson Farm
1:07.40
† In 1979, Coverack finished first but was disqualified and set back to third.
References