What is the E. P. Taylor Stakes?
The E.P. Taylor Stakes is a prestigious Grade I Thoroughbred horse race held annually at Woodbine Racetrack in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. This race is exclusively for fillies and mares aged three years and older. It is contested over a distance of 1¼ miles on turf.
Named in honor of Edward Plunket Taylor, a prominent Canadian business executive and Thoroughbred racehorse breeder, the race attracts top international competitors, making it a significant event on the North American turf racing calendar.
When is the E. P. Taylor Stakes held?
The exact date for the 2025 running of the E.P. Taylor Stakes is officially confirmed, it will be on August 16th.
E. P. Taylor Stakes Winners
The E.P. Taylor Stakes has a rich history of showcasing elite turf fillies and mares, with several notable winners over the years. In 2023, Fev Rover claimed victory, following Rougir in 2022 and Mutamakina in 2021. The 2020 edition was won by Etoile, while Starship Jubilee secured the title in 2019. These winners highlight the race's international appeal and its role as a significant stepping stone to other prestigious events, including the Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Turf.
| Year | Winner | Jockey | Trainer | Owner | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | She Feels Pretty | John R. Velazquez | Cherie DeVaux | Lael Stables | 2:00.80 |
| 2024 | Full Count Felicia | Kazushi Kimura | Kevin Attard | Gold Square LLC | 1:59.29 |
| 2023 | Fev Rover (IRE) | Javier Castellano | Mark E. Casse | Tracy Farmer | 2:04.20 |
| 2022 | Rougir (FR) | Kazushi Kimura | Chad C. Brown | Peter M. Brant & Michael Tabor | 2:02.62 |
| 2021 | Mutamakina | Dylan Davis | Christophe Clement | Al Shira'aa Farms | 2:09.14 |
| 2020 | Etoile | Rafael Manuel Hernandez | Chad C. Brown | Peter Brant, Mrs M V Magnier, Mrs Paul Shanahan | 2:03.12 |
