Sir Barton Stakes

Horseraces infobox
class = Restricted Stakes
horse race = Sir Barton Stakes


caption =
location = Woodbine Racetrack
Toronto, Ontario Canada
inaugurated = 1975
race type = Thoroughbred - Flat racing
website = [http://www.woodbineentertainment.com www.woodbineentertainment.com]
distance = 1 ¹/16 miles (8.5 furlongs)
track = Polytrack, left-handed
qualification = Three-year-olds & up
(Ontario Sire Stakes program)
weight = Allowances
purse = $125,000
bonuses = The Sir Barton Stakes is a Canadian Thoroughbred horse race run annually in early December at Woodbine Racetrack in Toronto, Ontario. An Ontario Sire Stakes, it is a restricted race for horses age three and older. Raced over a distance of 1¹/16 miles on Polytrack, the Sir Barton Stakes currently carries a purse of $125,000.

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
* ¹/16 miles - 1994 to present

Records

Speed record:
* 1:42.85 - Executive Choice (2007) (at current distance of ¹/16 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)

Most wins by a jockey:
* 3 - Gary Stahlbaum (1980, 1982, 1987)
* 3 - Patrick Husbands (2004, 2005, 2006)

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

References

* [http://www.pedigreequery.com/index.php?search_bar=stakes&query_type=stakes&field=view&id=222 The Sir Barton Stakes at Pedigree Query]
* [http://www.woodbinemohawk.com/attach/1195851391477A.pdf Sir Barton Stakes (Ontario Sire Stakes) at Woodbine Racetrack]
* [http://www.ntra.com/content.aspx?type=news&id=22125 The Sir Barton Stakes at the NTRA]