Woodbine Oaks
| Restricted race | |
| Location | Woodbine Racetrack Toronto, Ontario |
|---|---|
| Inaugurated | 1956 |
| Race type | Thoroughbred - Flat racing |
| Website | woodbineentertainment.com |
| Race information | |
| Distance | 1+1⁄8 miles (9 furlongs) |
| Surface | Tapeta |
| Track | Left-handed |
| Qualification | Three-year-old fillies |
| Weight | Scale Weight |
| Purse | $500,000 CDN (2021) |
The Woodbine Oaks is a Canadian Thoroughbred horse race run annually at Woodbine Racetrack in Toronto, Ontario. Inaugurated in 1956, it is the premier event for Canadian-foaled three-year-old fillies and the first leg of the Canadian Triple Tiara series.
Raced over a distance of 1+1⁄8 miles on Polytrack synthetic dirt, the Woodbine Oaks is currently sponsored by Budweiser and currently offers a purse of $391,200.
First run at 1+1⁄16 miles, since 1959 the distance has been set at 1+1⁄8 miles. Originally called the Canadian Oaks, in 2001 it was changed to the Labatt Woodbine Oaks, and then to the Woodbine Oaks presented by Budweiser in 2008.
Records first summers day
[edit]Speed record:
- 1:48.80 - Square Angel (1973) (at current 1+1⁄8 miles)
- 1:45.80 - Yummy Mummy (1958) (at 1+1⁄16 miles)
Largest margin of victory:
- 13 lengths - Avowal (1982)
Most wins by a jockey:
- 8 - Sandy Hawley (1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1979, 1988, 1990)
Most wins by a trainer:
- 5 - James E. Day (1984, 1988, 1990, 1991, 2003)
Most wins by an owner:
- 7 - Sam-Son Farm (1984, 1988, 1990, 1991, 2000, 2001, 2004)
Winners
[edit]References
[edit]- Specific
- ^ "Holy Helena Surges to Woodbine Oaks Victory". BloodHorse.com. Retrieved 2017-06-12.