Bessarabian Stakes
| Grade II Stakes race | |
| Location | Can$200,000 (since 2014)[1] |
|---|---|
| Bonuses | $23,265 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 and mares, age three and older. It has been a Grade II
event since 2013.
Inaugurated in 1985 as the Etobicoke Handicap, in 1996 it was renamed in honor of Eaton Hall Farm's Champion filly, Bessarabian.[2]
Through 1990 the race was contested at six furlongs on dirt.[3] In 2006 the track surface was replaced with a
Tapeta synthetic dirt. (both referred to as an "all weather track" in official charts). The purse for the Bessarabian was increased to $200,000 in 2014, plus up to $23,265 for Ontario-bred horses.[1]
Records
Speed record:
- 1:21.44 - Hillaby (2014) at current distance of 7 furlongs
Most wins:
- 2 - Count On A Change (1991, 1992)
- 2 - Early Blaze (1994, 1995)
- 2 - Moonlit Promise (2017, 2018)
Most wins by an owner:
- 3 - Huntington Stud Farm (1990, 1991, 1992)
Most wins by a jockey:
- 4 - Jim McAleney (1993, 2002, 2006, 2013)
Most wins by a trainer:
- 4 - Josie Carroll (2008, 2017, 2018, 2023)
Winners
| Year | Winner | Age | Jockey | Trainer | Owner | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Loyalty | 4 | Kazushi Kimura | Josie Carroll | Gainesway Farm & LNJ Foxwoods | 1:22.27 |
| 2022 | Our Flash Drive | 4 | Patrick Husbands | Mark E. Casse | Live Oak Plantation | 1:20.76 |
| 2021 | Lady Speightspeare | 3 | Emma-Jayne Wilson | Roger Attfield | Charles E. Fipke | 1:21.03 |
| 2020 | Artie's Princess | 3 | Kazushi Kimura | Wesley Ward
|
Kenneth and Sarah Ramsey | 1:20.90 |
| 2019 | Amalfi Coast | 3 | Eurico Rosa da Silva | Kevin Attard | Terra Racing Stable | 1:22.03 |
| 2018 | Moonlit Promise | 5 | Eurico Rosa da Silva | Josie Carroll | Hill 'n' Dale Farms & Windsor Boys | 1:22.28 |
| 2017 | Moonlit Promise | 4 | Gary Boulanger | Josie Carroll | Hill 'n' Dale Farms & Windsor Boys | 1:21.79 |
| 2016 | River Maid | 4 | Gary Boulanger | Robert P. Tiller
|
The Very Dry Stable | 1:21.85 |
| 2015 | Miss Mischief | 5 | Eurico Rosa Da Silva
|
Dale Capuano | Diane Manning | 1:21.72 |
| 2014 | Hillaby | 4 | Patrick Husbands | Mark E. Casse | Stonestreet Stables
|
1:21.44 |
| 2013 | Part the Seas | 4 | James McAleney
|
Michael P. De Paulo | Bear Stables | 1:22.31 |
| 2012 | Magic Broomstick | 6 | Emma-Jayne Wilson | Malcolm Pierce | Sam-Son Farms
|
1:22.29 |
| 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 |
See also
References
- ^ a b "Bessarabian Stakes Profile". www.equibase.com. Retrieved 22 November 2016.
- ^ "Remembering Bessarabian". www.tripledeadheat.ca. Archived from the original on 22 November 2016. Retrieved 22 November 2016.
- ^ "Woodbine Stakes History" (PDF). Woodbine Entertainment Group. p. 11. Archived from the original (PDF) on 18 September 2016. Retrieved 22 November 2016.