Steady Growth Stakes
| Restricted Stakes race | |
| Location | Woodbine Racetrack Toronto, Ontario Canada |
|---|---|
| Inaugurated | 1997 |
| Race type | Thoroughbred - Flat racing |
| Website | www |
| Race information | |
| Distance | 1+1⁄16 miles (8.5 furlongs) |
| Surface | Polytrack synthetic dirt |
| Track | left-handed |
| Qualification | Three-year-olds & up (Ontario Sire Stakes program) |
| Weight | Allowances |
| Purse | $125,000 |
The Steady Growth Stakes is a Canadian Thoroughbred horse race run annually in early June 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 synthetic dirt, the Steady Growth Stakes currently carries a purse of $125,000.
Inaugurated in 1997, the race is named in honor of Steady Growth, the 1979 Queen's Plate winner and Canadian Champion 3-Year-Old Colt.
Records
Speed record:
- 1:42.20 - Deputy Inxs (1997)
Most wins:
- 3 - Barbeau Ruckus (2003, 2005, 2006)
Most wins by a jockey:
- 3 - Na Somsanith (1997, 1999, 2001)
- 3 - Todd Kabel (1998, 2005, 2006)
Most wins by a trainer:
- 2 - Abraham Katryan (2000, 2002)
- 2 - Ross Armata (2003, 2005)
Most wins by an owner:
- 3 - Thayalan Muthulingham (2003, 2005, 2006)
Winners
| Year |
Winner |
Age |
Jockey |
Trainer |
Owner |
Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Sand Cove | 6 | Richard Dos Ramos | Roger L. Attfield | Ralph L. Johnson | 1:44.61 |
| 2010 | Sand Cove | 5 | ||||
| 2009 | Michael's Bad Boy | 6 | Eurico Rosa da Silva | Nicholas Gonzalez | Joan Agro | 1:43.53 |
| 2008 | Dancer's Bajan | 4 | Corey Fraser | Robert P. Tiller | 3 sons Racing Stable | 1:44.41 |
| 2007 | Executive Choice | 6 | Emile Ramsammy | Reade Baker | J. Aston/P. Buzzi/A. Onesi | 1:43.68 |
| 2006 | Barbeau Ruckus | 7 | Todd Kabel | George Newland | Thayalan Muthulingham | 1:44.64 |
| 2005 | Barbeau Ruckus | 6 | Todd Kabel | Ross Armata | S.Armata/T.Muthulingham | 1:45.69 |
| 2004 | Norfolk Knight | 5 | Jillian Scharfstein | Hugo Dittfach | Margaret Squires | 1:44.54 |
| 2003 | Barbeau Ruckus | 4 | Constant Montpellier | Ross Armata | S.Armata/T.Muthulingham | 1:45.12 |
| 2002 | Runaway Love | 5 | Emile Ramsammy | Abraham Katryan | Brandon Brako Stable et al. | 1:44.67 |
| 2001 | Casino Prince | 4 | Na Somsanith | John Cardella | John W. Hillier | 1:44.25 |
| 2000 | One Way Love | 5 | Patrick Husbands | Abraham Katryan | G. Schickedanz & J. W Hillier | 1:44.74 |
| 1999 | Silks Or Scarlet | 5 | Na Somsanith | Dan O'Callaghan | Norcliffe Stable | 1:44.40 |
| 1998 | Terremoto | 7 | Todd Kabel | Beverly Buck | Mr. & Mrs. Everatt | 1:44.60 |
| 1997 | Deputy Inxs | 6 | Na Somsanith | Audre Cappuccitti | Audre & Gordon Cappuccitti | 1:42.20 |