The Vandal Stakes was a Canadian Thoroughbred horse race run annually from 1956 through 2016 at Woodbine Racetrack in Toronto, Ontario. The race has been on hiatus since the 2016 edition. The sprint race was open to two-year-old horses bred in Ontario. In 2016, the distance was changed to furlongs and the surface was changed to turf. It currently offers a purse of $150,000.

The Vandal Stakes was hosted by Fort Erie Racetrack from 1970 through 1985. In 1961, it was run in two divisions. Since inception in 1956 the race has been run at various distances: 5 furlongs : 2006 5.5 furlongs : 1956–1957, 1959, 1967 6 furlongs : 1958, 1960, 1968-1969 1986–2005, 2007–2015 6.5 furlongs : 1962–1966, 1970–1985, 2016 7 furlongs : 1961

Prior to 2016, the race was held on the main track, which was a Polytrack synthetic dirt surface from 2006 to 2015 and a natural dirt surface before then. As of 2016, the race is held on the turf.

Historical race notes The great Northern Dancer finished second in the 1963 running of the Vandal Stakes but went on to win the following years Kentucky Derby. 1967 winner Dancer's Image also went on to win the Derby.

Records Speed record: (At current distance of six furlongs) 1:09.64 - Ghost Fleet (2009)

Most wins by a jockey: 9 - David Clark (1982, 1987, 1991, 1996, 2001, 2003, 2005, 2007, 2008)

Most wins by a trainer: 4 - Gil Rowntree (1969, 1975, 1978, 1990)

Most wins by an owner: 3 - Stafford Farms (1969, 1975, 1978)

Winners Year Winner Jockey Trainer Owner Time2016Channel MakerLuis ContrerasDaniel VellaJoey Gee Thoroughbreds1:17.502015Ruth Less BlueMichelle RainfordScott FairlieRijack Farm & Ace Racing Stable1:10.712014Imperial DreamPatrick HusbandsNicholas Gonzalez Jr.Tucci Stables (Lou & Carlo Tucci)1:09.582013Go GreeleyEurico Rosa Da SilvaJohn A. RossJ.R. Racing Stable Inc.1:10.332012UncapturedPatrick HusbandsMark CasseJohn C. Oxley1:10.372011Buongiorno JohnnyTyler PizarroSid C. AttardNorseman Racing Stable1:10.272010Sensational SlamPatrick HusbandsTodd PletcherBobby Flay1:11.212009Ghost FleetTodd KabelSid C. AttardJim Dandy Stable1:09.642008Win and ReignDavid ClarkNicholas GonzalezHillsbrook Farms1:10.882007Stuck In TrafficDavid ClarkNicholas GonzalezM.A.D. Racing Stables & Martha Gonzalez1:10.012006Leonnatus AnteasJono JonesKevin AttardKnob Hill Stable0:59.862005EdenwoldDavid ClarkJosie CarrollJim & Alice Sapara1:10.292004Moonshine JusticeTodd KabelDavid CoteyD. Cotey, D. Ball, H. Galbraith1:12.732003Twisted WitDavid ClarkRobert P. TillerRolph Davis1:13.372002WandoRichard Dos RamosMichael KeoghGus Shickedanz1:11.902001Rare FriendsDavid ClarkRobert P. TillerF. DiGiulio Jr. & R. P. Tiller1:11.662000San Mont AndreasTyrone HardingDesmond MaynardRonald P. Christman1:12.121999SwampsterRobert LandryRoger AttfieldAttfield & Libeau Jr.1:11.231998Catahoula ParishRay SabourinJohn A. RossJam Jar Racing Stable1:11.601997Nite DreamerEmile RamsammyBill MarkoMarcello Stables, J.B.S. Racing Stable, Frank Stronach1:10.601996Air CoolDavid ClarkThomas R. BowdenColebrook Farms (John Bmjas)1:11.201995Heavenly ValleyTodd KabelDaniel J. VellaFrank Stronach1:12.601994TethraDave PennaMichael J. DoyleEaton Hall Farm1:11.201993Welbred FredDave PennaGlenn MagnussonDavid B. Seyler1:11.801992Dancing DeputyDon SeymourMichael P. DePauloPeter DaCosta1:11.201991MariousDavid ClarkMichael J. DoyleEaton Hall Farm1:12.401990WaheedLarry AttardGil RowntreeB. K. Y. Stable1:12.001989Ever SteadyDon SeymourRoger AttfieldKinghaven Farms1:10.201988Harry LaricRobert King, Jr.Daniel O'CallaghanHi-Lo Acres1:11.601987Highland RuckusDavid ClarkTony MattineLinmac Farm1:11.401986Fozzie BearLarry AttardTino AttardV. C. L. Farms/Spatafora1:11.601985Fred C. DobbsJeffrey FellGeorge NemettWhispering Hills / Green1:18.601984Pre Emptive StrikeRobin PlattsArthur H. WarnerR. R. Kennedy & B. J. Cullen1:17.201983ArchregentHugo DittfachArthur H. WarnerRichard R. Kennedy1:17.801982Haliburton HuskieDavid ClarkGlenn MagnussonG. Vasey & Partner1:19.001981Son of BriarticLarry AttardJerry G. LavignePaddockhurst Stable1:20.201980MoteralJohn BellEmile M. AllainLangill/O’Connor/Willcocks1:18.601979Corvette ChrisLloyd DuffyGerry BelangerEdward B. Seedhouse1:18.401978Port MasterRobin PlattsGil RowntreeStafford Farm1:19.601977TikvahAvelino GomezJohn BakosMr. & Mrs. S. Shapiro1:19.201976SwainGary StahlbaumJames C. BentleyWindfields Farm1:20.001975Ambassador, B.Robin PlattsGil RowntreeStafford Farms1:19.001974Colonel's ClarionJeffrey FellNester DanyshErnest Lieberman1:21.201973Trojan BronzeRobin PlattsGlenn MagnussonA. B. Roks1:17.801972Happy ChantRobin PlattsFrank Merrill Jr.Roxie & N. Gian1:19.801971Gentleman ConnSandy HawleyJerry C. MeyerWillow Downs Farm (Saul Wagman) 1:18.001970Hook It UpSandy HawleyDouglas M. Davis Jr.Wolkin & Cooperman1:16.801969Tudor QueenRobin PlattsGil RowntreeStafford Farms1:12.201968ViceregalRichard GrubbGordon J. McCannWindfields Farm1:10.601967Dancer's ImageRichard GrubbLou Cavalaris, Jr.Peter D. Fuller1:05.401966Pine PointAvelino GomezJerry C. MeyerWillow Downs Farm1:17.601965Stevie B. GoodNick ShukB. PucciniE. C. Pasquale1:18.801964Good Old MortKeith RobinsonJerry C. MeyerEdward B. Seedhouse1:19.401963Ramblin RoadRon TurcotteGordon M. HuntleyGordon F. Hall1:19.001962Sea ServiceHarlon DaltonAlfred I. TaylorD. G. Ross1:18.801961Princess DavelleHarlon DaltonDouglas M. Davis Jr.Mrs. G. Holtsinger1:29.601961WilcockHarlon DaltonDouglas M. Davis Jr.P. Shawn1:33.401960Jammed LuckyAl CoyYonnie StarrConn Smythe1:12.401959Men at PlayAl CoyYonnie StarrC. Smythe & L. Maloney1:05.801958Rapid BreakEugene RodriguezGordon M. HuntleyGordon F. Hall1:13.201957Lady YolandeChris RogersFrank SerembaYolande Seremba1:06.201956MyannaVic BovineRichard TownrowShermanor Farm1:07.40

References

The Vandal Stakes at Pedigree Query The 2009 Vandal Stakes at Woodbine Entertainment