The Star Shoot Stakes is a Thoroughbred horse race run annually at Woodbine Racetrack in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Run in mid April, it is the first stakes race of the Woodbine racing season. An ungraded stakes race contested on dirt over six furlongs, it is open to three-year-old fillies.
Inaugurated in 1956 at Greenwood Raceway, and named for Star Shoot, the sire of Sir Barton, the race was hosted by the Fort Erie Racetrack from 1967 through 1975 before moving to its present location at Woodbine Racetrack in 1976. Since inception it has been contested at various distances: 6 furlongs : 1956, 1967 to present 6.5 furlongs : 1957 7 furlongs : 1958–1966
The Star Shoot Stakes was run in two divisions in 1961, 1979, 1986, and in 1999.
Records Speed record: 1:10.00 Happy Victory (1972)
Most wins by an owner: 5 – Windfields Farm (1958, 1960, 1961, 1966, 1969)
Most wins by a jockey: 5 – Sandy Hawley (1971, 1972, 1974, 1989, 1996)
Most wins by a trainer: 5 – Gordon J. McCann (1958, 1960, 1961, 1966, 1969)
Winners since 1989 Year Winner Jockey Trainer Owner Time2015Ancient Goddess (FR)Luis ContrerasJohn P. Terranova IISovereign Stable1:10.192014Zensational BunnyPatrick HusbandsMark CasseGary Barber1:10.222013Rootham Triple E'sJustin SteinSam Di PasqualeM. Stroud, T. Rootham, G. Clarke1:10.872012Tu Endie WeiJames McAleneyReade BakerBrereton C. Jones1:08.88 2011PortsideEmma-Jayne WilsonBarbara MinshallWarren E. Byrne1:10.092010BiofuelEurico Rosa da SilvaReade BakerBrereton C. Jones1:10.012009Milwaukee Appeal Na SomsanithScott H. FairlieC.E.C. Farms1:10.902008Verdana BoldEmile RamsammyDaniel J. VellaEdward Seltzer1:10.59 2007Native LegendRichard Dos RamosDarwin BanachWilliam A. Sorokolit Sr.1:10.972006Summer GirlfriendGerry OlguinJohn CharalambousEquilease Racing Stable1:11.932005Lemon MaidTodd KabelMalcolm PierceLive Oak Plantation Racing1:10.602004OntheqtJames McAleneyReade BakerBaker & Janis Maine1:11.722003Winter GardenChantal SutherlandRobert P. TillerFrank DiGiulio Jr.1:09.042002PlatelEmile RamsammyVito ArmataMolinaro Stable1:10.602001ChamulDavid ClarkMichael J. DoyleSpringfield Stable/Dura Racing1:12.272000Miss InquisitivePatrick HusbandsThomas R. BowdenColebrook Farms1:11.461999Diablo's CloserRobert LandryMichael J. DoyleAttal Racing Stable 1:13.221999Fantasy LakeRobert LandryRoger AttfieldWindhaven 1:12.791998Lady BeverlySteve Bahen Gary Chan Daijyobu Racing Stable1:10.201997Relaxing RhythmTodd Kabel Daniel VellaFrank Stronach1:10.401996Highland VixenSandy Hawley Tony MattineLinmac Farms1:10.601995DaijinTodd Kabel Daniel VellaJohn & Glen Sikura1:10.601994Countess DelaineaMickey WallsBrian RossPedigree Farm1:10.401993Antique AuctionJames McAleneyRoger AttfieldPedigree Farm1:12.201992Main TopicRichard Dos RamosDebbie EnglandPantomime Stable1:13.001991Dance SmartlyBrian SwatukJames E. DaySam-Son Farm1:10.601990LubiconDon SeymourRoger AttfieldKinghaven Farms1:10.601989InveraweSandy HawleyPatrick CollinsKnob Hill Stable1:12.801988ZadracartaJacinto VásquezPatrick CollinsKnob Hill Stable1:11.801987One From HeavenGary StahlbaumPhil EnglandRichard R. Kennedy 1:12.001986Twilight SpookLarry AttardMichael J. Doyle Windhaven1:11.601986 PlaylistRobin PlattsRoger Attfield Kinghaven Farms1:12.00
Earlier winners
1986 – Playlist 1985 – Burke's Express 1984 – Ada Prospect 1983 – Forest Green 1982 – Top Canary 1981 – Muskoka Weekend 1980 – Girls'l Be Girls 1979 – Reasonable Sin 1979 – High Voltage Sport 1978 – La Sorciere 1977 – Jansum Regal 1976 – Regal Gal 1975 – Deepstar 1974 – Trudie Tudor 1973 – Impressive Lady 1972 – Happy Victory 1971 – Lauries Dancer 1970 – Lady Cornwall 1969 – Drama School 1968 – Vics Turn 1967 – Northern Blonde 1966 – Gay North 1965 – Win Again 1964 – Later Mel 1963 – Charlene B. 1962 – Vase 1961 – Victoria Regina 1961 – Chops On 1960 – Menantic 1959 – Wonder Where 1958 – Windy Answer 1957 – Pink Velvet 1956 – Orchestra
Notes
References The Star Shoot Stakes at Pedigree Query The Star Shoot Stakes Division 2 at Pedigree Query