The 2026 Summer Stakes takes place Saturday, September 12 at Woodbine Racetrack in Toronto, Ontario. The Grade I race is contested at 1 mile on turf for 2-year-olds and carries a $500,000 purse. The winner earns an automatic berth in the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf.
| Date | Saturday, September 12, 2026 |
| Track | Woodbine Racetrack |
| Race | Race 7 |
| Distance | 1 mile |
| Surface | Turf |
| Grade | Grade I |
| Purse | $500,000 |
| Age | 2-year-olds |
| Post Time | 4:12 PM ET |
Entry Update: The 2026 bet365 Summer Stakes field is confirmed with 12 starters. Post positions, jockeys and trainers are listed in the odds table below. Official morning-line odds will be added once published.
| 1 | Big Money Man (IRE) | P. McDonald | C. Head | TBA |
| 2 | Let Em Know (KY) | E. J. Zayas | D. Beckman | TBA |
| 3 | Oscar (KY) | K. Carmouche | M. Clement | TBA |
| 4 | Bounce Back (KY) | R. R. Maragh | M. E. Casse | TBA |
| 5 | Play It Again (KY) | R. M. Hernandez | M. E. Casse | TBA |
| 6 | Nicki Knows Best (ON) | S. Civaci | M. E. Casse | TBA |
| 7 | Quipster (ON) | P. Moran | K. Attard | TBA |
| 8 | Sword Salute (KY) | J. P. Spencer | C. Johnston | TBA |
| 9 | Al Hudaiba (GB) | W. Buick | C. Appleby | TBA |
| 10 | Voyager (KY) | J. Castellano | M. E. Casse | TBA |
| 11 | Speaker's Speech (KY) | J. R. Velazquez | M. E. Casse | TBA |
| 12 | Induction (KY) | J. Alvarado | H. G. Motion | TBA |
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The Summer Stakes is one of North America's premier Grade I turf races for 2-year-olds and an important early-season test for emerging grass talent. The $500,000 event is part of the Breeders' Cup Challenge Series, with the winner earning an automatic berth in the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf.
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The Summer Stakes has long been one of Woodbine's signature juvenile turf races and has regularly attracted top young horses from Canada, the United States and Europe.
Its Breeders' Cup Challenge status has made the race an important stepping stone toward the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf, and international stables have enjoyed notable success in recent editions.
Argos won the 2025 Summer Stakes for trainer Riley Mott and jockey Flavien Prat in 1:36.90. New Century captured the 2024 edition for Andrew Balding and Oisin Murphy in 1:32.80, while Carson's Run won in 2023 for Christophe Clement and Dylan Davis in 1:35.70.
| Year | Winner | Jockey | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Argos | Flavien Prat | 1:36.90 |
| 2024 | New Century (GB) | Oisin Murphy | 1:32.80 |
| 2023 | Carson's Run | Dylan Davis | 1:35.70 |
| 2022 | Mysterious Night (IRE) | William Buick | 1:34.98 |
| 2021 | Albahr (GB) | Frankie Dettori | 1:35.77 |
The 2026 Summer Stakes is scheduled for Saturday, September 12 at Woodbine Racetrack in Toronto, Ontario. It is Race 7 with a post time of 4:12 PM ET.
The Summer Stakes is contested at 1 mile on turf.
The 2026 Summer Stakes carries a $500,000 purse.
The Summer Stakes is restricted to 2-year-old Thoroughbreds.
Yes. The 2026 Summer Stakes has a confirmed field of 12 starters: Big Money Man, Let Em Know, Oscar, Bounce Back, Play It Again, Nicki Knows Best, Quipster, Sword Salute, Al Hudaiba, Voyager, Speaker's Speech and Induction.
The official 2026 Summer Stakes morning line has not yet been published in the current race card. The odds table will be updated once official prices are released.
The latest 2026 Summer Stakes odds are listed in the odds table above and will be updated as official prices become available.
The Summer Stakes is a Grade I Thoroughbred turf race for 2-year-olds held at Woodbine Racetrack in Toronto. It is contested at 1 mile and is part of the Breeders' Cup Challenge Series.
The Summer Stakes is held at Woodbine Racetrack in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Yes. The Summer Stakes is a Breeders' Cup Challenge Series "Win and You're In" race, with the winner earning an automatic qualifying berth in the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf.
You can bet the Summer Stakes online through BUSR. Eligible horse wagers can also earn a 10% horse betting rebate paid daily.
Argos won the 2025 Summer Stakes for trainer Riley Mott and jockey Flavien Prat, completing the mile in 1:36.90.
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