The Sir Barton Stakes is a Thoroughbred horse race run annually in early December at Woodbine Racetrack in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. An Ontario Sire Stakes, it is a restricted race for horses age three and older. Raced over a distance of miles on Polytrack, the Sir Barton Stakes currently carries a purse of $93,938.
Originally restricted to three-year-olds, it is now open to older horses.
Inaugurated in 1975 at Greenwood Raceway and moved to Woodbine Racetrack in 1994, the race is named for the U.S. Racing Hall of Fame colt Sir Barton, who was the 1st U.S. Triple Crown Champion.
Since inception, the Sir Barton Stakes has been raced at a variety of distances: 7 furlongs - 1975 1 mile - 1976-1993 miles - 1994 to present
Records Speed record: 1:42.16 - Freitag (2016 - Track Record) (at current distance of miles on Polytrack) 1:34.00 - Twist The Snow (1989) (New stakes and track record at 1 mile on dirt)
Most wins: 3 - Arch Hall (2004, 2005, 2006) 2 - Kingsport (2015, 2017)
Most wins by a jockey: 3 - Gary Stahlbaum (1980, 1982, 1987) 4 - Patrick Husbands (2004, 2005, 2006, 2015)
Most wins by a trainer: 3 - Mark E. Casse (2004, 2005, 2006)
Most wins by an owner: 3 - Melnyk Racing Stable (2004, 2005, 2006)
Winners of the Sir Barton Stakes Year Winner Age Jockey Trainer Owner Time2017Kingsport 5Jesse M. CampbellSid C. AttardGoldmart Farms/Royal Laser Racing1:43.23 2016Freitag5Alan GarciaMark R. FrostadEarle I. Mack1:42.162015Kingsport3Patrick HusbandsSid C. AttardGoldmart Farms/Royal Laser Racing 1:43.142014San Nicola Thunder4Jesse M. CampbellJohn CardellaCooper/Pirone1:45.992013Ultimate Destiny4Luis ContrerasAlec FehrAlec Fehr1:43.182012Fifty Proof6Justin SteinIan BlackKinghaven Farms/Fielding/Hutzel1:43.462011Crowns Path3Gerry OlguinGreg De GannesJ. M. Stritzl Stable1:44.012010Sands Cove5Richard Dos RamosRoger AttfieldRalph L. Johnson1:44.062009Genius Kinshasa 3Emile RamsammyVito ArmataVito Armata1:44.262008Dancer's Bajan4Patrick HusbandsRobert P. Tiller3 Sons Racing Stable Ltd.1:43.602007Executive Choice6Jim McAleneyReade BakerJ. Aston/A. Onesi/Bull Market St1:42.852006Arch Hall5Patrick HusbandsMark E. CasseMelnyk Racing Stable1:45.892005Arch Hall4Patrick HusbandsMark E. CasseMelnyk Racing Stable1:44.132004Arch Hall3Patrick HusbandsMark E. CasseMelnyk Racing Stable1:45.042003Time Of War3Jim McAleneyAlec FehrKnob Hill Stable1:46.102002Barbeau Ruckus3Constant MontpellierRoss ArmataT. Thavamalar/J. Armata1:44.472001Devil Valentine3Emile RamsammyFenton PlattsS. & G. Gibbs1:45.082000Prince of Style3Slade CallaghanGrant PearceWilliam Diamant1:45.141999Hot Pepper Hill3Robert LandryMacdonald BensonCedarow Farms1:45.201998One Way Love3David ClarkMichael J. Wright, Jr.B. Schickedanz & J. Hillier1:44.801997Arctic Squall3Todd KabelTino AttardShahina Ahmad1:43.601996Regal Courser3Ray SabourinJohn A. RossStan Richardson1:45.201995Dr. Ktonborg3Emile RamsammyDon J. CampbellL. B. Sukhdeo1:45.201994Parental Pressure3Robert LandryFred H. LoschkeHammer Kopf, Corrente & Ptns1:44.601993Carry The Crown3David ClarkJames E. DaySam-Son Farm1:39.201992Grand Hooley3Daniel DavidSid C. AttardP. E. L. Racing Stable1:40.201991Rainbow Gold3Daniel DavidDavid GuitardKings Lane Farm1:40.201990Complete Endeavor3Richard Dos RamosDebbie EnglandHuntington Stud Farm1:38.401989Twist The Snow3Larry AttardRoger PoynterAngus McArthur1:34.001988Bouncing Brave3Dave PennaGeorge M. CarterP. Lamantia / J. Russell 1:39.401987Interrex3Gary StahlbaumPhil EnglandKennedy/Miglietti Estate1:39.201986Steady Effort3Robin PlattsRoger AttfieldKinghaven Farms1:39.401985Bert James3Lloyd DuffyDaniel J. VellaKnob Hill Stable1:39.601984Park Regent3Jeffrey FellGordon M. HuntleyParkview Stable1:38.001983Gone to Royalty3Irwin DriedgerJacques DumasPierre-Louis Levesque1:40.201982Son of Briartic3Gary StahlbaumJerry G. LavignePaddockhurst Stable1:40.601981Play The Hornpipe3George HoSangJames E. DaySam-Son Farm1:37.601980My Only Love3Gary StahlbaumPhil EnglandMrs. M. Sutherland1:37.201979Mr. Kapacity3B. SmytheW. NorrisPaddockhurst Stable1:40.601978Knight's Turn3John BellEmile M. AllainMrs. C. Terfloth1:39.001977Regent Bird3Robin PlattsThomas O'KeefeRequest Farm1:41.801976Lucky Conn3Jeffrey FellDonnie WalkerConn Smythe1:38.401975Banqueroute3Lloyd DuffyJacques DumasJean-Louis Levesque1:25.20
References The Sir Barton Stakes at Pedigree Query Sir Barton Stakes (Ontario Sire Stakes) at Woodbine Racetrack The Sir Barton Stakes at the NTRA