DUCHESS STAKES · CANADA
Duchess Stakes prize money
The Duchess Stakes is worth £51,728 for the 2015 running . That makes it the 886th richest of the 997 races on this site and the 20th richest in Canada.
The race announces its purse as CA$96,363, and every figure here is that money converted. The currency control at the top swaps the whole page.
TOTAL PRIZE MONEY £51,728
AS PUBLISHED CA$96,363
WORLD RANK 886th
RUNNINGS HELD 60
FIRST RUN 1956
What the Duchess Stakes is
Ungraded Stakes · 7 furlongs · All-weather · Woodbine Racetrack
- Racecourse
- Woodbine Racetrack
- Country
- Canada
- Grade
- Ungraded Stakes
- Distance
- 7 furlongs
- Surface
- All-weather
- Race type
- Thoroughbred - Flat racing
- Open to
- Three-year-old fillies
- Direction
- left-handed
- First run
- 1956
- As published
- CA$96,363
We hold the total fund for the Duchess Stakes and no separate winner's cheque. What the winner takes is a rule the racecourse sets rather than a national one, and it varies race by race.
Run in 1:22.91 in 2015, the Duchess Stakes pays £624 for every second of the race, which is 459th of the 611 races in horse racing prize money per second and 16th in Canada.
Every Duchess Stakes winner
60 runnings, 1956 to 2015, newest first
| Year | Winner | Jockey | Trainer | Owner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Her Majesty's Flag1:22.91 | Omar Moreno | David Cotey | Dominion Bloodstock/Butzer |
| 2014 | Pirate's Trove1:22.75 | Florent Geroux | Mike Stidham | Shahania Racing |
| 2013 | Leigh Court1:22.95 | Gary Boulanger | Josie Carroll | Melnyk Racing Stables |
| 2012 | Spirited Miss1:23.48 | Patrick Husbands | Mark Casse | John Oxley |
| 2011 | Anne's Beauty1:22.83 | Patrick Husbands | Paul Attard | Robert Smithen |
| 2010 | Sharp Secretary1:23.45 | Eurico da Silva | Lorne Richards | Landsdowne Stables |
| 2009 | Carem Crescent1:22.50 | Eurico da Silva | Malcolm Pierce | Eugene Melnyk |
| 2008 | Sugar Bay1:22.38 | Chantal Sutherland | Macdonald Benson | Augustin Stable |
| 2007 | Bear Now1:22.15 | Jerry Baird | Reade Baker | Bear Stables Ltd. |
| 2006 | Vestrey Lady1:31.74 | James McAleney | Reade Baker | Harlequin Ranches |
| 2005 | Lemon Maid1:22.03 | Todd Kabel | Malcolm Pierce | Live Oak Plantation |
| 2004 | Blonde Executive1:23.26 | Richard Dos Ramos | A. Radlie Loney | Bruno Brothers Farm |
| 2003 | Finally Here1:24.15 | Patrick Husbands | Tom Amoss | Pop-A-Top LLC |
| 2002 | Mulrainy1:23.98 | Chantal Sutherland | Thomas O'Keefe | Wings of Erin Farm |
| 2001 | Meadow Gem1:22.48 | David Clark | Robert P. Tiller | LQ Racing/Kinghaven Farms et al. |
| 2000 | Heat It Up1:22.50 | Gerry Olguin | Catherine Day Phillips | Kingfield Farms |
| 1999 | Gregorian Chance1:22.81 | Todd Kabel | Brian P. Morgan | D. Morrison & K. Schmidt |
| 1998 | Kissedbyacrusader1:22.80 | Steve Bahen | Michael Wright, Jr. | Bruno Schickedanz |
| 1997 | Cotton Carnival1:24.80 | Robert Landry | Roger Attfield | Windhaven |
| 1996 | Autumn Slew1:23.40 | Robert Landry | Macdonald Benson | Augustin Stable |
| 1995 | Heavenly Punch1:23.80 | Dave Penna | Sid C. Attard | C. C. Stable |
| 1994 | Mysteriously1:23.40 | Todd Kabel | Daniel J. Vella | Frank Stronach |
| 1993 | Elderberry Drive1:23.40 | Dave Penna | David Guitard | Kings Lane Farm |
| 1992 | Parisinthespring1:24.20 | Todd Kabel | Laurie Silvera | Silverbrook Stable |
| 1991 | Flicker Queen1:24.60 | Ray Sabourin | John A. Ross | Aubrey W. Minshall |
| 1990 | Premier Question1:22.80 | Richard Dos Ramos | David R. Bell | John A. Franks |
| 1989 | Blushing Katy1:23.80 | Gunnar Lindberg | Phil England | Kingsbrook Farm |
| 1988 | Volterra1:24.20 | Sandy Hawley | Patrick Collins | Knob Hill Stable |
| 1987 | Burgandy Dancer1:24.00 | Lloyd Duffy | Sheldon Wolfe | Willow Downs Farm |
| 1986 | Miss Tressette1:24.40 | Larry Attard | Joe Attard | F. & C. Russo |
| 1985 | Greyechel1:24.00 | Dan Beckon | George M. Carter | F. & J. Cosentino |
| 1984 | Baldski's Holiday1:23.40 | Gary Stahlbaum | Michael J. Doyle | Eaton Hall Farm |
| 1983 | L'Epee1:25.00 | John Bell | Emile M. Allain | Terforth Farm |
| 1982 | Ambassador of Luck1:23.00 | Antonio Graell | Flint S. Schulhofer | Richard Ransom |
| 1981 | Eternal Search1:23.60 | Brian Swatuk | Ted Mann | Jim Dandy Stable |
| 1980 | Solartic1:23.80 | Robin Platts | John Morahan | Douglas Banks |
| 1979 | Kamar1:44.20 | Sandy Hawley | Emile M. Allain | B. K. Y. Stable |
| 1978 | Flower Princess1:44.60 | Robin Platts | Macdonald Benson | Windfields Farm |
| 1977 | Majestic Kahala1:43.60 | Gary Stahlbaum | James M. Hardy | Windhaven |
| 1976 | Regal Gal1:42.80 | Earlie Fires | Chris W. Voyce | Edward A. Cox Jr. |
| 1975 | Momigi1:42.60 | Gary Melanson | John Morahan | Koichiro Hayata |
| 1974 | Trudie Tudor1:42.60 | Sandy Hawley | John Morahan | Douglas Banks |
| 1973 | Sharp Quill1:44.20 | Lloyd Duffy | Glenn Magnusson | Lucky C. Stable |
| 1972 | Susceptible1:43.20 | Greg McCarron | Del W. Carroll | Windfields Farm |
| 1971 | Essie Bs Venture1:45.60 | James Kelly | Andrew G. Smithers | E. Lieberman |
| 1970 | Tudor Queen1:44.40 | Robin Platts | Gil Rowntree | Stafford Farms |
| 1969 | Not Too Shy1:44.60 | Avelino Gomez | Donnie Walker | Conn Smythe |
| 1968 | Leprechaun Lady1:38.00 | Richard Grubb | J. Mack | M. H. Dudgeon |
| 1967 | Toward1:42.00 | James Kelly | John W. Russell | Mrs. John W. Sifton |
| 1966 | Royal Tara1:44.80 | Hugo Dittfach | J. Hechter | Stafford Farms |
| 1965 | Ciboulette1:44.80 | Noel Turcotte | Duke Campbell | Jean-Louis Levesque |
| 1964 | Royal Spirit1:46.20 | J. Davidson | Glenn Magnusson | Stafford Farms |
| 1963 | Royal Spirit1:44.80 | Hugo Dittfach | Glenn Magnusson | Stafford Farms |
| 1962 | Reluctant Deb1:45.00 | G. Roser | A. Hickling | J. Simon |
| 1961 | Purple Bow1:49.60 | Don Hale | Frank Merrill, Jr. | Newtondale Stable |
| 1960 | Chick Miss1:45.20 | J. A. Adams | Frank Merrill, Jr. | R. Gian & Tosch |
| 1959 | Kitty Girl1:45.60 | Hugo Dittfach | Yonnie Starr | Maloney & Smythe |
| 1958 | Real Cute1:44.60 | A. Nash | J. Calhoun | View Hulloa Farms |
| 1957 | Kitty Girl1:47.00 | Herb Lindberg | Yonnie Starr | Maloney & Smythe |
| 1956 | Infusion1:43.40 | Alex Wick | D. Kennedy | Kennedy-Veale Stable |
60 of the 60 runnings name the rider, 60 name the trainer and 60 name the owner, who is the one of the three the prize money actually belongs to.
Who wins the Duchess Stakes more than once
The fact the table above holds and cannot show
Royal Spirit has won it 2 times, which is more than any other horse.
2 horses have won it more than once across 60 runnings.
Most wins by a jockey
| Horse | Wins | Years |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Spirit | 2 | 1963, 1964 |
| Kitty Girl | 2 | 1957, 1959 |
Races worth about the same
Either side of the Duchess Stakes in the world money order
| # | Race | Country | Prize money | As published |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 875 | Newmarket StakesRowley Mile | Great Britain | £55,000 | £55,000 |
| 876 | Mohawk Gold CupCampbellville, Ontario | Canada | £53,680 | CA$100,000 |
| 877 | Championship StakesEllerslie Racecourse | New Zealand | £52,908 | NZ$120,000 |
| 878 | Premio AmbrosianoSan Siro Racecourse | Italy | £52,650 | €61,600 |
| 879 | Premio Carlo d'AlessioCapannelle Racecourse | Italy | £52,650 | €61,600 |
| 880 | Premio Carlo e Francesco AloisiCapannelle Racecourse | Italy | £52,650 | €61,600 |
| 881 | Premio del GiubileoSan Siro Racecourse | Italy | £52,650 | €61,600 |
| 882 | Premio OmenoniSan Siro Racecourse | Italy | £52,650 | €61,600 |
| 884 | San Miguel StakesSanta Anita Park | United States | £52,632 | $70,000 |
| 885 | Woodstock StakesWoodbine Racetrack | Canada | £52,332 | CA$97,488 |
| 887 | Deputy Minister StakesWoodbine Racetrack | Canada | £51,533 | CA$96,000 |
| 888 | Prix La FlècheChantilly | France | £51,282 | €60,000 |
| 889 | Vice Regent StakesWoodbine Racetrack | Canada | £51,103 | CA$95,200 |
| 890 | Victoria Park StakesWoodbine Racetrack | Canada | £50,882 | CA$94,788 |
| 891 | Al Fahidi FortMeydan Racecourse | United Arab Emirates | £50,425 | AED 250,000 |
| 892 | Al Maktoum MileMeydan Racecourse | United Arab Emirates | £50,425 | AED 250,000 |
| 893 | Meydan SprintMeydan Racecourse | United Arab Emirates | £50,425 | AED 250,000 |
| 894 | UAE 2000 GuineasMeydan Racecourse | United Arab Emirates | £50,425 | AED 250,000 |
| 895 | UAE OaksMeydan Racecourse | United Arab Emirates | £50,425 | AED 250,000 |
| 896 | Zabeel MileMeydan Racecourse | United Arab Emirates | £50,425 | AED 250,000 |
The 20 races closest to the Duchess Stakes in what they pay, above and below it. Follow the ranking all the way up on the richest races in the world.
The rest of the money in Canada
24 races, 20th of them is this one
| Race | Racecourse | Grade | Prize money |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manitoba Derby | Assiniboia Downs | Nongraded stakes | £67,100 |
| Grey Stakes | Woodbine Racetrack | Grade III | £61,219 |
| Mohawk Gold Cup | Campbellville, Ontario | Grade III | £53,680 |
| Woodstock Stakes | Woodbine Racetrack | Ungraded Stakes | £52,332 |
| Deputy Minister Stakes | Woodbine Racetrack | Restricted Stakes | £51,533 |
| Vice Regent Stakes | Woodbine Racetrack | Restricted Stakes | £51,103 |
| Victoria Park Stakes | Woodbine Racetrack | Ungraded Stakes | £50,882 |
| Charlie Barley Stakes | Woodbine Racetrack | Overnight stakes | £41,570 |
Every race in Canada we hold a purse for is on the Canada prize money list.
Frequently asked questions
What is the total Duchess Stakes prize money?
£51,728, for the 2015 running. The race announces it as CA$96,363.
Where does the Duchess Stakes rank among the richest races in the world?
886th of 997. 885 races pay more, the nearest of them Newmarket Stakes. In Canada it is 20th of 24.
Which horse has won the Duchess Stakes most often?
Royal Spirit, 2 times, in 1963, 1964.
Which jockey has won the Duchess Stakes most often?
Todd Kabel, with 4 wins between 1992 and 2005.
When was the Duchess Stakes first run?
1956. This page holds 60 runnings, from 1956 to 2015.
How far is the Duchess Stakes?
7 furlongs, on all-weather, at Woodbine Racetrack.
Where to next
The rest of the racing money