2026 Nearctic S. Presented by The Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance

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A top sire and Canadian champion, the Nearctic Stakes is held at Woodbine in mid-October. A six furlong turf race, the Nearctic is held as part of a big international weekend at the track.

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Fastest Time (since 1976): 56:19
Greatest Winning Margin (since 1976): 5 lengths

Date	Past Winner	Trainer	Jockey	Owner
10/03/2025	No Nay Hudson (IRE) Trainer / Wesley A. Ward Jockey / Pablo Morales Owner / Andrew Farm and For the People Racing Stable LLC	Wesley A. Ward	Pablo Morales	Andrew Farm and For the People Racing Stable LLC
10/04/2024	Patches O'Houlihan Trainer / Robert P. Tiller Jockey / Sofia Vives Owner / Frank D. Di Giulio, Jr.	Robert P. Tiller	Sofia Vives	Frank D. Di Giulio, Jr.
10/07/2023	Big Invasion Trainer / Christophe Clement Jockey / Dylan Davis Owner / Reeves Thoroughbred Racing	Christophe Clement	Dylan Davis	Reeves Thoroughbred Racing
10/07/2022	Cazadero Trainer / Brendan P. Walsh Jockey / Patrick Husbands Owner / Marc Detampel	Brendan P. Walsh	Patrick Husbands	Marc Detampel
10/16/2021	Avie's Flatter Trainer / Josie Carroll Jockey / Luis Contreras Owner / Ivan Dalos	Josie Carroll	Luis Contreras	Ivan Dalos
10/17/2020	Silent Poet Trainer / Nicholas Gonzalez Jockey / Justin Stein Owner / Stronach Stables	Nicholas Gonzalez	Justin Stein	Stronach Stables
10/11/2019	City Boy Trainer / Michael Keogh Jockey / Jesse M. Campbell Owner / The Estate of Gustav Schickedanz and Howard, Donald	Michael Keogh	Jesse M. Campbell	The Estate of Gustav Schickedanz and Howard, Donald
10/12/2018	Hembree Trainer / Michael J. Maker Jockey / Irad Ortiz, Jr. Owner / Three Diamonds Farm	Michael J. Maker	Irad Ortiz, Jr.	Three Diamonds Farm
10/14/2017	Field of Courage Trainer / Mark E. Casse Jockey / Luis Contreras Owner / Quintessential Racing Florida LLC	Mark E. Casse	Luis Contreras	Quintessential Racing Florida LLC
10/15/2016	Calgary Cat Trainer / Kevin Attard Jockey / Luis Contreras Owner / Chesney, Stephen and Hoffman, Cory S.	Kevin Attard	Luis Contreras	Chesney, Stephen and Hoffman, Cory S.
10/17/2015	Bye Bye Bernie Trainer / Brendan P. Walsh Jockey / Rafael Manuel Hernandez Owner / DARRS, Inc.	Brendan P. Walsh	Rafael Manuel Hernandez	DARRS, Inc.
10/18/2014	Caspar Netscher (GB) Trainer / David Simcock Jockey / Andrew Mullen Owner / Charles Wentworth	David Simcock	Andrew Mullen	Charles Wentworth
10/12/2013	Phil's Dream Trainer / Paul M. Buttigieg Jockey / Justin Stein Owner / Buttigieg Training Centre	Paul M. Buttigieg	Justin Stein	Buttigieg Training Centre
10/13/2012	Next Question Trainer / Michael J. Trombetta Jockey / Ramon A. Dominguez Owner / Three Diamonds Farm	Michael J. Trombetta	Ramon A. Dominguez	Three Diamonds Farm
10/15/2011	Regally Ready Trainer / Steven M. Asmussen Jockey / Corey S. Nakatani Owner / Vinery Stables	Steven M. Asmussen	Corey S. Nakatani	Vinery Stables
10/15/2010	Serious Attitude (IRE) Trainer / Rae Guest Jockey / Garrett K. Gomez Owner / Willis, Derek J. and Guest, Rae	Rae Guest	Garrett K. Gomez	Willis, Derek J. and Guest, Rae
10/16/2009	Field Commission Trainer / Daniel J. Vella Jockey / Julien R. Leparoux Owner / Seltzer, E. and Vella, D.	Daniel J. Vella	Julien R. Leparoux	Seltzer, E. and Vella, D.
10/03/2008	True to Tradition Trainer / Scott A. Lake Jockey / Kendrick Carmouche Owner / Mondello, Ben and Russo, Adam	Scott A. Lake	Kendrick Carmouche	Mondello, Ben and Russo, Adam
10/20/2007	Heros Reward Trainer / Dale Capuano Jockey / Javier Castellano Owner / Rob Ry Farm and Slysz, Jayne Marie	Dale Capuano	Javier Castellano	Rob Ry Farm and Slysz, Jayne Marie
10/21/2006	Fast Parade Trainer / Peter Miller Jockey / Patrick A. Valenzuela Owner / Barber, Gary and Cecil	Peter Miller	Patrick A. Valenzuela	Barber, Gary and Cecil
10/22/2005	Steel Light Trainer / Christophe Clement Jockey / Corey S. Nakatani Owner / Moyglare Stud Farm, Ltd.	Christophe Clement	Corey S. Nakatani	Moyglare Stud Farm, Ltd.
10/23/2004	I Thee Wed Trainer / David R. Bell Jockey / James McAleney Owner / Pin Oak Stable	David R. Bell	James McAleney	Pin Oak Stable
06/21/2003	Soaring Free Trainer / Mark R. Frostad Jockey / Todd Kabel Owner / Sam-Son Farm	Mark R. Frostad	Todd Kabel	Sam-Son Farm
06/22/2002	Nuclear Debate Trainer / Darrell Vienna Jockey / David Romero Flores Owner / Herrick Racing LLC	Darrell Vienna	David Romero Flores	Herrick Racing LLC
06/23/2001	Mr. Epperson Trainer / Scott H. Fairlie Jockey / James McKnight Owner / Fairlie, Robert and Scott, Brolley, Brian and Marlow, Ronald	Scott H. Fairlie	James McKnight	Fairlie, Robert and Scott, Brolley, Brian and Marlow, Ronald
06/24/2000	Kahal (GB) Trainer / Neil D. Drysdale Jockey / Brice Blanc Owner / Shadwell Stable	Neil D. Drysdale	Brice Blanc	Shadwell Stable
06/26/1999	Clever Response Trainer / Michael Keogh Jockey / Emile Ramsammy Owner / Gustav Schickedanz	Michael Keogh	Emile Ramsammy	Gustav Schickedanz
06/20/1998	Rushiscomingup Trainer / Paul M. Buttigieg Jockey / Richard Anthony Dos Ramos Owner / Farrugia, M. and Buttigieg, P.	Paul M. Buttigieg	Richard Anthony Dos Ramos	Farrugia, M. and Buttigieg, P.
06/28/1997	Jilin Trainer / John P. MacKenzie Jockey / David Clark Owner / Greenoaks Farm (Derek H. Buntain)	John P. MacKenzie	David Clark	Greenoaks Farm (Derek H. Buntain)
07/06/1996	Wild Zone Trainer / Frank A. Passero, Jr. Jockey / Robert C. Landry Owner / Riggs IV, Mrs. Augustus and Stronach, Frank H.	Frank A. Passero, Jr.	Robert C. Landry	Riggs IV, Mrs. Augustus and Stronach, Frank H.
07/08/1995	Wild Zone Trainer / Daniel J. Vella Jockey / Shane J. Sellers Owner / Mrs. Augustus Riggs Iv and F.stronach	Daniel J. Vella	Shane J. Sellers	Mrs. Augustus Riggs Iv and F.stronach
07/09/1994	King Ruckus Trainer / Daniel J. Vella Jockey / Todd Kabel Owner / Frank Stronach	Daniel J. Vella	Todd Kabel	Frank Stronach
07/10/1993	British Banker Trainer / Michael J. Doyle Jockey / David Penna Owner / Dogwood Stable Lessee	Michael J. Doyle	David Penna	Dogwood Stable Lessee
07/04/1992	Megas Vukefalos Trainer / Phillip England Jockey / Don James Seymour Owner / Knob Hill Stable	Phillip England	Don James Seymour	Knob Hill Stable
07/06/1991	Hadif Trainer / Thomas J. Skiffington Jockey / David Penna Owner / Shadwell Stable	Thomas J. Skiffington	David Penna	Shadwell Stable
10/13/1990	Dargai Trainer / Daniel J. Vella Jockey / Brian Swatuk Owner / Knob Hill Stable	Daniel J. Vella	Brian Swatuk	Knob Hill Stable
10/21/1989	Regal Intention Trainer / James E. Day Jockey / Jack M. Lauzon Owner / Sam-Son Farm & Windfields Farm	James E. Day	Jack M. Lauzon	Sam-Son Farm & Windfields Farm
10/15/1988	Play the King Trainer / Roger L. Attfield Jockey / Don James Seymour Owner / Kinghaven Farms	Roger L. Attfield	Don James Seymour	Kinghaven Farms
10/17/1987	Play the King Trainer / Roger L. Attfield Jockey / Don James Seymour Owner / Kinghaven Farms	Roger L. Attfield	Don James Seymour	Kinghaven Farms
10/18/1986	New Connection Trainer / Trevor Swan Jockey / David Penna Owner / Cameron J D	Trevor Swan	David Penna	Cameron J D
10/19/1985	Dancer's Bo Jin Trainer / Jerry G. Lavigne Jockey / Daniel J. David Owner / Going G E	Jerry G. Lavigne	Daniel J. David	Going G E
10/20/1984	Diapason Trainer / Jacques Dumas Jockey / Gary Stahlbaum Owner / Lapointe Jean	Jacques Dumas	Gary Stahlbaum	Lapointe Jean
10/15/1983	Ask Muhammad Trainer / Mike Silvera Jockey / Richard Anthony Dos Ramos Owner / Hall Gordon F	Mike Silvera	Richard Anthony Dos Ramos	Hall Gordon F
10/16/1982	Reddy Roadster Trainer / Conrad J. Cohen Jockey / Brian Swatuk Owner / Cohen Susan	Conrad J. Cohen	Brian Swatuk	Cohen Susan
10/17/1981	Solo Guy Trainer / Laurie Silvera Jockey / George Hosang Owner / Hall G F	Laurie Silvera	George Hosang	Hall G F
10/12/1980	La Voyageuse Trainer / John Starr Jockey / J. P. Souter Owner / Levesque J L	John Starr	J. P. Souter	Levesque J L
10/20/1979	Ocean Emperor Trainer / John Mack Jockey / Robin Platts Owner / Pel-Gam-Ski Stable	John Mack	Robin Platts	Pel-Gam-Ski Stable
10/27/1978	Stutz Bearcat Trainer / James E. Day Jockey / George Hosang Owner / Sam-Son Farm	James E. Day	George Hosang	Sam-Son Farm
10/09/1977	Jilting Jim Trainer / James F. Nemett Jockey / Sandy Hawley Owner / Leslie R E	James F. Nemett	Sandy Hawley	Leslie R E
10/10/1976	Park Romeo Trainer / Jerry G. Lavigne Jockey / Lloyd Duffy Owner / Parkview Stable	Jerry G. Lavigne	Lloyd Duffy	Parkview Stable