Shepperton Stakes
| Shepperton Stakes | |
|---|---|
| Restricted race | |
| Location |
Woodbine Racetrack Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Inaugurated | 1976 |
| Race type | Thoroughbred - Flat racing |
| Website | www.woodbineentertainment.com |
| Race information | |
| Distance | 6.5 furlongs |
| Track | Polytrack, left-handed |
| Qualification |
Three-year-olds and upward (Ontario Sire Stakes program) |
| Weight | Allowances |
| Purse | $115,000 (2014) |
The Shepperton Stakes is a Canadian Thoroughbred horse race run annually in early August at Woodbine Racetrack in Toronto, Ontario. An Ontario Sire Stakes, it is a restricted race for horses age three and older. Raced on dirt over a distance of six and one-half furlongs on Polytrack, the Shepperton Stakes currently carries a purse of $115,000.
The race is named in honor of Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame inductee, Shepperton. Inaugurated in 1976 as a 7 furlong race at Greenwood Raceway, the following year it was modified to its present 6.5 furlongs and shifted to the Fort Erie Racetrack where it remained until 1981 when it was moved to Woodbine Racetrack.
In 2005, Sophia's Prince's winning time broke a forty-four-year-old track record.
Records
Speed record: (Through 1998, Woodbine times were recorded in fifths of a second. Since 1999 they are in hundredths of a second)
- 1:14.56 - Sophia's Prince (2005)
Most wins:
- 3 - Paso Dobles (2011, 2013, 2014)
Most wins by an owner:
- 3 - Centennial Farms (2011, 2013, 2014)
- 2 - Kinghaven Farms (1984, 1997)
- 2 - Frank Stronach (1994, 1995)
- 2 - Bruno Schickedanz & John Hillier (1999, 2000)
Most wins by a jockey:
- 7 - David Clark (1978, 1980, 1983, 1986, 1888, 1996, 2006)
Most wins by a trainer:
- 3 - Robert P. Tiller (1997, 2003, 2006)
Winners of the Shepperton Stakes
| Year |
Winner |
Age |
Jockey |
Trainer |
Owner |
Time |
| 2014 | Paso Dobles | 8 | Eurico Rosa Da Silva | Mark Fournier | Centennial Farms/Craig Racing | 1:16.58 |
| 2013 | Paso Dobles | 7 | Mark Fournier | Centenial Farms | 1:16.39 | |
| 2012 | Royal Egbert | 4 | 1:16.65 | |||
| 2011 | Paso Dobles | 5 | Mark Fournier | Centennial Farms | 1:15.75 | |
| 2010 | Grazettes Landing | 5 | Melnyk Racing Stables | 1:16.16 | ||
| 2009 | Drunken Love | 4 | Gerry Olguin | Norman J. McKnight | Tallyho Racing Ltd. | 1:15.56 |
| 2008 | Dancer's Bajan | 4 | Corey Fraser | Robert P. Tiller | 3 Sons Racing Stable | 1:15.29 |
| 2007 | Main Executive | 5 | Richard Dos Ramos | Radlie Loney | Bruno Brothers Farms | 1:16.77 |
| 2006 | Dave The Knave | 4 | David Clark | Robert P. Tiller | F. DiGiulio, Jr. & R. Tiller | 1:30.55 |
| 2005 | Sophia's Prince | 6 | Simon Husbands | John LeBlanc, Jr. | Joan Agro | 1:14.56 |
| 2004 | Krz Ruckus | 7 | Patrick Husbands | Mike DePaulo | New Venture Stable | 1:16.37 |
| 2003 | Forever Grand | 4 | Patrick Husbands | Robert P. Tiller | F. DiGiulio, Jr. & R. Tiller | 1:17.10 |
| 2002 | Runaway Love | 5 | Emile Ramsammy | Abraham Katryan | Brandon Brako St et al. | 1:16.97 |
| 2001 | Hopeful Moment | 5 | Slade Callaghan | John LeBlanc, Jr. | Racing 2000 & Partners | 1:15.85 |
| 2000 | One Way Love | 5 | Patrick Husbands | Abraham Katryan | B. Schickedanz & J. Hillier | 1:15.45 |
| 1999 | One Way Love | 4 | Patrick Husbands | Michael Wright, Jr. | B. Schickedanz & J. Hillier | 1:16.41 |
| 1998 | Deputy Inxs | 7 | Na Somsanith | Audre Cappuccitti | A. & G. Cappuccitti | 1:16.40 |
| 1997 | Love Grows | 5 | Robert Landry | Roger Attfield | Kinghaven Farms | 1:17.00 |
| 1996 | Jilin | 4 | David Clark | John P. MacKenzie | Greenoaks Farm | 1:16.40 |
| 1995 | King Ruckus | 5 | Todd Kabel | Daniel J. Vella | Frank Stronach | 1:16.20 |
| 1994 | King Ruckus | 4 | Todd Kabel | Daniel J. Vella | Frank Stronach | 1:15.40 |
| 1993 | D'Or Ruckus | 5 | Sandy Hawley | Gordon Cowie | J.B.S. Racing Stable | 1:16.00 |
| 1992 | Twist The Snow | 6 | Todd Kabel | Angus McArthur | Angus McArthur | 1:15.80 |
| 1991 | King Corrie | 3 | Richard Dos Ramos | John A. Ross | Aubrey W. Minshall | 1:16.80 |
| 1990 | Host Master | 4 | Sandy Hawley | John Cirillo | Arosa Stables | 1:15.80 |
| 1989 | Regal Intention | 4 | Jack Lauzon | James E. Day | Sam-Son/Windfields | 1:16.60 |
| 1988 | Highland Ruckus | 3 | David Clark | Tony Mattine | Linmac Farms | 1:16.20 |
| 1987 | Bold Executive | 3 | Larry Attard | Gerry Belanger | Romeo/Marcello/Pedigree | 1:17.20 |
| 1986 | Dance Corps | 5 | David Clark | Glenn Magnusson | Mr. & Mrs. C. Schwabe | 1:17.40 |
| 1985 | Archregent | 4 | Gary Stahlbaum | Philip A. Gleaves | Richard R. Kennedy | 1:15.80 |
| 1984 | Introspective | 3 | Jack Lauzon | John J. Tammaro, Jr. | Kinghaven Farms | 1:16.60 |
| 1983 | Fiddle Dancer Boy | 5 | David Clark | James C. Bentley | John B. W. Carmichael | 1:17.20 |
| 1982 | Juan de Fuca | 4 | Robin Platts | Roger Attfield | Norcliffe Stable | 1:16.20 |
| 1981 | Northern Regent | 4 | David Dennie | Jerry G. Lavigne | Torsud Stable | 1:17.20 |
| 1980 | My Only Love | 3 | David Clark | Phil England | Mrs. M. Sutherland | 1:16.80 |
| 1979 | Neara Round | 4 | Robin Platts | J. Clark | F. Vlahovic | 1:17.00 |
| 1978 | Viceera | 3 | David Clark | Glenn Magnusson | H. & L. Hindmarsh | 1:18.00 |
| 1977 | Lucky Conn | 4 | Hugo Dittfach | Donnie Walker | Conn Smythe | 1:19.80 |
| 1976 | Hopeful Answer | 3 | Gary Stahlbaum | Frank Merrill, Jr. | W. P. Gilbride | 1:25.40 |