| Ungraded stakes race | |
|---|---|
| Bessarabian Stakes | |
| Location | Woodbine Racetrack Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Inaugurated | 1985 |
| Race type | Thoroughbred - Flat racing |
| Website | www.woodbineentertainment.com |
| Race information | |
| Distance | 7 furlongs |
| Track | Polytrack, left-handed |
| Qualification | Fillies, three-years-old & up |
| Weight | Assigned |
| Purse | $150,000 |
| Bonuses | $50,000 for Ontario-bred horses from the T.I.P.) |
The Bessarabian Stakes is a Canadian Thoroughbred horse race run annually since 1985 at Woodbine Racetrack in Toronto, Ontario. Raced at a distance of seven furlongs, it is held during the latter part of November and is open to fillies, age three and older.
Raced on Polytrack synthetic dirt since 2006, the Bessarabian Stakes currently offers a purse of $150,000 plus $50,000 for Ontario-bred horses from the Ontario Thoroughbred Improvement Program. Inaugurated in 1985, through 1990 it was contested at six furlongs.
The race is named in honor of Eaton Hall Farm's Champion filly, Bessarabian.
Speed record: (Through 1998, Woodbine times were recorded in fifths of a second. Since 1999 they are in hundredths of a second)
Most wins:
Most wins by an owner:
Most wins by a jockey:
Most wins by a trainer:
| Year |
Winner |
Age |
Jockey |
Trainer |
Owner |
Time |
| 2011 | Atlantic Hurricane | 5 | Emile Ramsammy | Stuart C. Simon | McLellans/Hollick/Simon | 1:21.77 |
| 2010 | Ariana D | 4 | Omar Moreno | Laurie Silvera | William Thompson Jr. | 1:22.97 |
| 2009 | Tribal Belle | 4 | James McAleney | Terry Jordan | Canvasback Farms | 1:22.29 |
| 2008 | Smart Surprise | 4 | Robert Landry | Josie Carroll | John G. Sikura | 1:22.14 |
| 2007 | My List | 3 | Eurico Rosa Da Silva | Nick Gonzalez | Tucci Stables | 1:21.50 |
| 2006 | Financingavailable | 5 | Jim McAleney | Lorne Richards | K. K. Sangara | 1:22.82 |
| 2005 | Miss Concerto | 4 | Corey Fraser | Sid Attard | Tucci Stables | 1:25.00 |
| 2004 | Miss Grindstone | 5 | Ray Sabourin | Frank A. Passero, Jr. | William G. Robbins | 1:23.21 |
| 2003 | Winter Garden | 3 | David Clark | Robert P. Tiller | Frank D. DiGiulio, Jr. | 1:24.14 |
| 2002 | Sheila's Prospect | 4 | Jim McAleney | Lorne Richards | K. K. Sangara | 1:22.98 |
| 2001 | Elektraline | 5 | Gary Boulanger | Michael Wright, Jr. | Richard A. Englander | 1:22.38 |
| 2000 | Feathers | 3 | Mickey Walls | Ralph Biamonte | Tooth & Nail Stable | 1:23.93 |
| 1999 | Barlee Mist | 4 | Patrick Husbands | Wray I. Lawrence | Barlee Farm | 1:23.50 |
| 1998 | Santa Amelia | 5 | Robert Landry | Macdonald Benson | Augustin Stable | 1:22.40 |
| 1997 | Autumn Slew | 4 | Todd Kabel | Macdonald Benson | Augustin Stable | 1:23.40 |
| 1996 | Flat Fleet Feet | 3 | Mike E. Smith | John Kimmel | C. Kimmel/P. & L. Solondz | 1:23.20 |
| 1995 | Early Blaze | 5 | Lloyd Duffy | Brian Ottaway | Ken Ham | 1:23.80 |
| 1994 | Early Blaze | 4 | Lloyd Duffy | Brian Ottaway | Ken Ham | 1:23.20 |
| 1993 | Sing And Swing | 4 | Jim McAleney | Roger Attfield | Kinghaven Farms | 1:23.20 |
| 1992 | Count On A Change | 5 | Robin Platts | John A. Ross | Huntington Stud Farm | 1:23.80 |
| 1991 | Count On A Change | 4 | Dave Penna | Debbie England | Huntington Stud Farm | 1:24.40 |
| 1990 | Diva's Debut | 4 | Richard Dos Ramos | Debbie England | Huntington Stud Farm | 1:10.00 |
| 1989 | Blushing Katy | 3 | Gunnar Lindberg | Phil England | Kingsbrook Farm | 1:10.60 |
| 1988 | Zadracarta | 3 | Richard Dos Ramos | Patrick Collins | Knob Hill Stable | 1:10.40 |
| 1987 | Ruling Angel | 3 | Dave Penna | James E. Day | Sam-Son Farm | 1:10.80 |
| 1986 | Playlist | 3 | Richard Dos Ramos | Roger Attfield | Kinghaven Farms | 1:11.20 |
| 1985 | Summer Mood | 4 | Jack Lauzon | Roger Attfield | Kinghaven Farms | 1:12.00 |