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Vigil Stakes

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Inaugurated
  
1956

Track
  
Left-handed

Purse
  
116,205 USD (2016)

Surface
  
Polytrack

Distance
  
1,408 m

Location
  
Woodbine Racetrack Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Race type
  
Thoroughbred - Flat racing

Website
  
www.woodbineentertainment.com

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The Vigil Stakes is a Canadian Thoroughbred horse race run annually at Woodbine Racetrack in Toronto, Ontario. Run in mid May, the Grade III sprint race is open to horses aged four and older. Raced over a distance of  1 1⁄8 miles on Polytrack synthetic dirt, it currently offers a purse of $116,205.

Contents

Inaugurated as the Vigil Handicap, it was first run in 1956 at Fort Erie Racetrack where it remained until 1980. Since inception it has been contested at various distances:

  • 5.5 furlongs :1956-1958
  • 6 furlongs : 1959
  • 6.5 furlongs : 1960
  •  1 1⁄16 miles (8.5 furlongs) : 1961-1979
  • 7 furlongs : 1980–present

    • Field commission vigil stakes gr 3


    Records

    Speed record: (Through 1998, Woodbine times were recorded in fifths of a second. Since 1999 they are in hundredths of a second)

  • 1:20.07 - Hollywood Hit (2009) (at current distance of 7 furlongs)

    • Most wins:

  • 2 - Judiths Wild Rush (2005, 2006)
  • 2 - Wake At Noon (2002, 2003)
  • 2 - Deputy Inxs (1998, 1999)
  • 2 - Kiridashi (1996, 1997)
  • 2 - Mr. Hot Shot (1989, 1990)
  • 2 - Jacksboro (1983, 1985)
  • 2 - Nearctic (1958, 1959)

    • Most wins by an owner:

  • 4 - Gardiner Farm (1969, 1970, 1973, 1974)

    • Most wins by a jockey:

  • 5 - Robin Platts (1969, 1974, 1976, 1981, 1987)

    • Most wins by a trainer:

  • 6 - Lou Cavalaris, Jr. (1964, 1966, 1969, 1970, 1973, 1974)

    • Winners

  • † In 1979, Coverack finished first but was disqualified and set back to third.

    • References

    Vigil Stakes Wikipedia
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