The Autumn Stakes is a prestigious Grade III horse race held annually at Woodbine Racetrack in Toronto, Canada. Open to horses aged three years and older, the race is run on the main All Weather Track track, over a distance of 1 1/8 miles. The Autumn Stakes is highly regarded for showcasing older thoroughbreds and has been a key event in Canada's horse racing calendar since its inception.
The 2025 Autumn Stakes will be on November 7th, as part of the fall racing season at Woodbine Racetrack. The event provides a final opportunity for older horses to compete in a significant graded stakes race before the year ends.
The Autumn Stakes boasts a rich history of exceptional winners who have showcased their talent on Woodbine’s all-weather track. Recent champions include Wolfie's Dynaghost (2023), Who's the Star (2022), and Mighty Heart (2021), each cementing their place in the event’s storied legacy.
| Year | Winner | Jockey | Trainer | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Dresden Row | Ryan Munger | Lorne Richards | 1:50.70 |
| 2024 | Wicked Django | L. Rodney Barrow | Keveh Nicholls | 1:48.45 |
| 2023 | Wolfie's Dynaghost | Kazushi Kimura | Jonathan Thomas | 1:42.52 |
| 2022 | Who's the Star | Emma-Jayne Wilson | Mark E. Casse | 1:41.10 |
| 2021 | Mighty Heart | Patrick Husbands | Josie Carroll | 1:42.51 |
| 2020 | Skywire | Rafael Manuel Hernandez | Mark E. Casse | 1:42.70 |
Over the years, the Autumn Stakes has undergone several changes in distance and surface, adapting to meet the demands of modern racing while retaining its historic significance.
