2017 Northern Dancer Turf S.

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Race Info
History

Named after one of the most influential sires in history the Northern Dancer Turf is open to horses 3 and older at 12 furlongs (1 ½ miles) at Woodbine. Two time winners of the race since 2000 include Wigmore Hall (2011/2012), Sky Conqueror (2006/2007) and Strut the Stage (2003/2004). The race was first run in 1953 at Fort Erie as the Niagara Handicap and was moved to Woodbine in 1957. The race was renamed to the Northern Dancer in 2006.

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Fastest Time (since 1976): 2:01:60
Greatest Winning Margin (since 1976): 4 lengths

Date	Past Winner	Trainer	Jockey	Owner
10/17/2020	Say the Word Trainer / Gail Cox Jockey / Emma-Jayne Wilson Owner / Sam-Son Farm	Gail Cox	Emma-Jayne Wilson	Sam-Son Farm
09/13/2019	Old Persian (GB) Trainer / Charles Appleby Jockey / James Doyle Owner / Godolphin, LLC	Charles Appleby	James Doyle	Godolphin, LLC
09/14/2018	Johnny Bear Trainer / Ashlee Brnjas Jockey / Luis Contreras Owner / Colebrook Farms and Bear Stables, Ltd.	Ashlee Brnjas	Luis Contreras	Colebrook Farms and Bear Stables, Ltd.
09/15/2017	Johnny Bear Trainer / Ashlee Brnjas Jockey / Luis Contreras Owner / Colebrook Farms and Bear Stables, Ltd.	Ashlee Brnjas	Luis Contreras	Colebrook Farms and Bear Stables, Ltd.
09/16/2016	The Pizza Man Trainer / Roger A. Brueggemann Jockey / Flavien Prat Owner / Midwest Thoroughbreds, Inc.	Roger A. Brueggemann	Flavien Prat	Midwest Thoroughbreds, Inc.
09/12/2015	Interpol Trainer / Sid C. Attard Jockey / Emma-Jayne Wilson Owner / JMJ Racing Stables LLC	Sid C. Attard	Emma-Jayne Wilson	JMJ Racing Stables LLC
09/13/2014	Sheikhzayedroad (GB) Trainer / David Simcock Jockey / Martin Lane Owner / Rabbah Bloodstock, LLC Lessee	David Simcock	Martin Lane	Rabbah Bloodstock, LLC Lessee
09/14/2013	Forte Dei Marmi (GB) Trainer / Roger L. Attfield Jockey / Eurico Rosa Da Silva Owner / Stella Perdomo	Roger L. Attfield	Eurico Rosa Da Silva	Stella Perdomo
09/15/2012	Wigmore Hall (IRE) Trainer / Michael L. W. Bell Jockey / Jamie P. Spencer Owner / Mark B. Hawtin	Michael L. W. Bell	Jamie P. Spencer	Mark B. Hawtin
09/17/2011	Wigmore Hall (IRE) Trainer / Michael L. W. Bell Jockey / Jamie P. Spencer Owner / Mark B. Hawtin	Michael L. W. Bell	Jamie P. Spencer	Mark B. Hawtin
09/18/2010	Redwood (GB) Trainer / Barry W. Hills Jockey / Michael Patrick Hills Owner / Juddmonte	Barry W. Hills	Michael Patrick Hills	Juddmonte
09/19/2009	Marsh Side Trainer / Neil D. Drysdale Jockey / Javier Castellano Owner / Robert S. Evans	Neil D. Drysdale	Javier Castellano	Robert S. Evans
09/06/2008	Champs Elysees (GB) Trainer / Robert J. Frankel Jockey / Garrett K. Gomez Owner / Juddmonte	Robert J. Frankel	Garrett K. Gomez	Juddmonte
07/21/2007	Sky Conqueror Trainer / Darwin D. Banach Jockey / Edgar S. Prado Owner / William A. Sorokolit, Sr.	Darwin D. Banach	Edgar S. Prado	William A. Sorokolit, Sr.
07/22/2006	Sky Conqueror Trainer / Darwin D. Banach Jockey / Todd Kabel Owner / William A. Sorokolit, Sr.	Darwin D. Banach	Todd Kabel	William A. Sorokolit, Sr.
09/04/2005	Revved Up Trainer / Christophe Clement Jockey / Brice Blanc Owner / Live Oak Plantation	Christophe Clement	Brice Blanc	Live Oak Plantation
09/05/2004	Strut the Stage Trainer / Mark R. Frostad Jockey / Todd Kabel Owner / Sam-Son Farm	Mark R. Frostad	Todd Kabel	Sam-Son Farm
08/29/2003	Strut the Stage Trainer / Mark R. Frostad Jockey / Todd Kabel Owner / Sam-Son Farm	Mark R. Frostad	Todd Kabel	Sam-Son Farm
08/30/2002	Full of Wonder Trainer / Mark R. Frostad Jockey / Todd Kabel Owner / Sam-Son Farm	Mark R. Frostad	Todd Kabel	Sam-Son Farm
08/31/2001	Honor Glide Trainer / Christophe Clement Jockey / Robbie G. Davis Owner / Schaedle, III Robert G., and Bonnie Heath Farm	Christophe Clement	Robbie G. Davis	Schaedle, III Robert G., and Bonnie Heath Farm
09/02/2000	River Boat Trainer / Frank Huarte Jockey / Gary Boulanger Owner / Frank Huarte	Frank Huarte	Gary Boulanger	Frank Huarte
09/03/1999	Thornfield Trainer / Phillip England Jockey / Richard Anthony Dos Ramos Owner / Knob Hill Stable	Phillip England	Richard Anthony Dos Ramos	Knob Hill Stable
09/04/1998	Chief Bearhart Trainer / Mark R. Frostad Jockey / Jose A. Santos Owner / Sam-Son Farm	Mark R. Frostad	Jose A. Santos	Sam-Son Farm
08/30/1997	Desert Waves Trainer / Mark R. Frostad Jockey / Sandy Hawley Owner / Sam-Son Farm	Mark R. Frostad	Sandy Hawley	Sam-Son Farm
08/02/1996	Desert Waves Trainer / Mark R. Frostad Jockey / Sandy Hawley Owner / Sam-Son Farm	Mark R. Frostad	Sandy Hawley	Sam-Son Farm
08/18/1995	Lindon Lime Trainer / W. Elliott Walden Jockey / Craig Perret Owner / Frank Mansell	W. Elliott Walden	Craig Perret	Frank Mansell
10/01/1994	River Majesty Trainer / Christophe Clement Jockey / Mike E. Smith Owner / Sidney L. Port and Wayne Gretzky	Christophe Clement	Mike E. Smith	Sidney L. Port and Wayne Gretzky
10/02/1993	Shiny Key Trainer / Alton H. Quanbeck Jockey / Mark Larsen Owner / D. Morgan Firestone	Alton H. Quanbeck	Mark Larsen	D. Morgan Firestone
10/03/1992	Beau Fasa Trainer / Gordon C. Colbourne Jockey / Stanley Bethley Owner / Box Arrow Farm	Gordon C. Colbourne	Stanley Bethley	Box Arrow Farm
10/05/1991	Tot of Rum Trainer / James E. Day Jockey / Daniel J. David Owner / Sam-son Farm	James E. Day	Daniel J. David	Sam-son Farm
09/29/1990	Hodges Bay Trainer / Willard C. Freeman Jockey / Jean Cruguet Owner / Plandome Stable	Willard C. Freeman	Jean Cruguet	Plandome Stable
10/07/1989	Turfah Trainer / Thomas J. Skiffington Jockey / David Penna Owner / Shadwell Stable	Thomas J. Skiffington	David Penna	Shadwell Stable
10/01/1988	Master Treaty Trainer / Trevor Swan Jockey / David Penna Owner / Anderson Farms & Taylor Stable	Trevor Swan	David Penna	Anderson Farms & Taylor Stable
10/02/1987	Southjet Trainer / Stephen L. DiMauro Jockey / Jean-Luc Samyn Owner / Dogwood Stable	Stephen L. DiMauro	Jean-Luc Samyn	Dogwood Stable
10/04/1986	Golden Choice Trainer / Michael A. Tammaro Jockey / David Clark Owner / Belanger & Sanderson	Michael A. Tammaro	David Clark	Belanger & Sanderson
10/04/1985	Sondrio (IRE) Trainer / Howard M. Tesher Jockey / Gary Stahlbaum Owner / Singer C B	Howard M. Tesher	Gary Stahlbaum	Singer C B
08/18/1984	Cost Control Trainer / Neal J. Winick Jockey / G. Gallitano Owner / Fradkoff S	Neal J. Winick	G. Gallitano	Fradkoff S
08/20/1983	Norwick Trainer / Phillip England Jockey / Gary Stahlbaum Owner / Stronach F	Phillip England	Gary Stahlbaum	Stronach F
08/21/1982	Lord Elgin Trainer / Nicholas Dipaola Jockey / Brian Swatuk Owner / Riviera Racing Stable	Nicholas Dipaola	Brian Swatuk	Riviera Racing Stable
08/22/1981	Bridle Path Trainer / MacDonald Benson Jockey / J. P. Souter Owner / Windfields Farm	MacDonald Benson	J. P. Souter	Windfields Farm
08/16/1980	Morold (FR) Trainer / Michael J. Doyle Jockey / Gary Stahlbaum Owner / Bo-Teek Farm	Michael J. Doyle	Gary Stahlbaum	Bo-Teek Farm
08/18/1979	Dom Alaric (FR) Trainer / MacDonald Benson Jockey / Robin Platts Owner / Windfields Farm	MacDonald Benson	Robin Platts	Windfields Farm
08/26/1978	Tuxedo Mac Trainer / Thomas O'Keefe Jockey / D. Beckon Owner / C E C Farm	Thomas O'Keefe	D. Beckon	C E C Farm
08/27/1977	Momigi Trainer / John Morahan Jockey / Jean Cruguet Owner / Hayata K	John Morahan	Jean Cruguet	Hayata K
08/28/1976	Don Lorenzo Trainer / Louis C. Cavalaris, Jr. Jockey / Jeff Fell Owner / Gardiner Farms Ltd	Louis C. Cavalaris, Jr.	Jeff Fell	Gardiner Farms Ltd