The Eclipse Stakes is a Canadian

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run annually at

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. Held during the second half of May, the

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race is open to horses, four-years of age and older. It is contested over a distance of miles (8.5 furlongs) on

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synthetic dirt and currently offers a purse of $153.450. Inaugurated as the Eclipse Handicap at Toronto's

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in 1956, it was moved to Woodbine Racetrack in 1967. Since inception, it has been contested at various distances: * 1 mile : 1959–1960 at

* miles : 1956, 1958 at Greenwood Raceway, since 1967 at Woodbine Racetrack * miles : 1957, 1961–1963 at Greenwood Raceway * miles : 1964–1966 at Greenwood Raceway The race was not run in 2021.

Records

Speed record: * 1:42.40 : Ambassador B. (1977) (at current distance of miles) * 1:42:40 : Artie's Storm (2022) Most wins: * 3 - Are You Kidding Me (2015, 2016, 2018) * 2 - Frost King (1982, 1983) * 2 - Royal Chocolate (1974, 1975) Most wins by an owner: * 5 -

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(1974, 1975, 1977, 1979, 1980) * 6 - Frank Stronach and/or

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(1993, 1995, 2000, 2003, 2004, 2012) Most wins by a jockey: * 7 - Robin Platts (1968, 1971, 1975, 1977, 1980, 1982, 1983) Most wins by a trainer: * 6 - Gil Rowntree (1974, 1975, 1977, 1979, 1980, 1986) * 7 - Roger L. Attfield (1990, 1991, 1992, 2005, 2007, 2015, 2016)

Winners

*In 1965, Brother Leo finished first but was disqualified and set back to second place.{{refend

References

The Eclipse Stakes at Pedigree Query
Graded stakes races in Canada Recurring sporting events established in 1956 Woodbine Racetrack

Records

Winners

See also

References