The 2026 Johnnie Walker Natalma 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-old fillies and carries a $500,000 purse. The winner earns an automatic berth in the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf.
| Date | Saturday, September 12, 2026 |
| Track | Woodbine Racetrack |
| Race | TBA |
| Distance | 1 mile |
| Surface | Turf |
| Grade | Grade I |
| Purse | $500,000 |
| Age | 2-year-old fillies |
| Post Time | TBA |
Entry Update: Woodbine received 27 nominations for the 2026 Johnnie Walker Natalma Stakes. Final entries, post positions, jockeys, race number, post time and morning-line odds will be updated once the official race card is published.
| 1 | Mo Cookie | Kendrick Carmouche | Mike De Paulo | 20-1 |
| 2 | De La Renta | Umberto Rispoli | Kevin Attard | 6-1 |
| 3 | Nicki Knows Best | Rafael Hernandez | Mark E. Casse | 20-1 |
| 4 | Voyager | Javier Castellano | Mark E. Casse | 4-1 |
| 5 | Bounce Back | Junior Alvarado | Mark E. Casse | 15-1 |
| 6 | Lamirada | Fraser Aebly | Josie Carroll | 5-2 |
| 7 | Embouteillage | John Velazquez | H. Graham Motion | 5-1 |
| 8 | Runaway Bride | Edgard Zayas | D. Whitworth Beckman | 8-1 |
| 9 | EZ Miss Sassy | Romero Maragh | Mark E. Casse | 20-1 |
| 10 | Cattrall | Pietro Moran | Kevin Attard | 12-1 |
| 11 | Royal Foxtrot | Emma-Jayne Wilson | Mark E. Casse | 10-1 |
Last Updated on 09/10/2026
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The Natalma Stakes is one of North America's premier turf races for 2-year-old fillies. The Grade I event carries a $500,000 purse and is part of the Breeders' Cup Challenge Series, with the winner earning an automatic berth in the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf.
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The Natalma Stakes is one of Woodbine's signature races for juvenile fillies and regularly attracts promising turf runners from Canada, the United States and overseas.
The race has become an important stepping stone toward the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf, with the Natalma winner receiving an automatic qualifying berth through the Breeders' Cup Challenge Series.
Corsia Veloce won the 2025 Natalma Stakes for trainer Josie Carroll and jockey Fraser Aebly in 1:37.42. And One More Time captured the 2024 edition for trainer Mark Casse and jockey Rafael Hernandez in 1:33.99, while She Feels Pretty won in 2023 for Cherie DeVaux and John Velazquez.
| Year | Winner | Jockey | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Corsia Veloce | Fraser Aebly | 1:37.42 |
| 2024 | And One More Time | Rafael Hernandez | 1:33.99 |
| 2023 | She Feels Pretty | John Velazquez | 1:35.34 |
| 2022 | Last Call | Rafael Hernandez | 1:36.49 |
| 2021 | Wild Beauty (GB) | Frankie Dettori | 1:35.08 |
The 2026 Johnnie Walker Natalma Stakes is scheduled for Saturday, September 12 at Woodbine Racetrack in Toronto, Ontario.
The Natalma Stakes is contested at 1 mile on the turf.
The 2026 Natalma Stakes carries a $500,000 purse.
The Natalma Stakes is restricted to 2-year-old fillies.
Not yet. Woodbine received 27 nominations for the 2026 Johnnie Walker Natalma Stakes, but the final field has not yet been published. Entries, post positions, jockeys and odds will be updated once the official race card is released.
The official 2026 Natalma Stakes morning line has not yet been released, so a confirmed favorite is not available. The odds table will be updated once Woodbine publishes the final field and morning-line prices.
The latest 2026 Natalma Stakes odds are listed in the odds table above and will be updated once the final field and official prices are released.
The Natalma Stakes is a Grade I Thoroughbred turf race for 2-year-old fillies held at Woodbine Racetrack in Toronto, Ontario. It is contested at 1 mile and is part of the Breeders' Cup Challenge Series.
The Natalma Stakes is held at Woodbine Racetrack in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Yes. The Natalma 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 Fillies Turf.
You can bet the Natalma Stakes online through BUSR. Eligible horse wagers can also earn a 10% horse betting rebate paid daily.
Corsia Veloce won the 2025 Johnnie Walker Natalma Stakes for trainer Josie Carroll and jockey Fraser Aebly, completing the mile in 1:37.42.
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