The Breeders’ Stakes is the third and final race of the Canadian Triple Crown. It’s a 1.5 mile race on the turf at Woodbine Racetrack in Toronto, mirroring the distance of the Belmont Stakes in the US Triple Crown. The 2026 Breeders’ Stakes was run on September 27th.
Where To Bet On The Breeders’ Stakes
- In Canada – Horse racing is one of the few forms of betting that’s been legal across Canada for decades. You can bet the Breeders’ Stakes at Woodbine and other racetracks, at teletheatres, or online through HPIbet, Woodbine’s licensed betting platform.
- In the United States – Licensed online horse betting sites such as TwinSpires, FanDuel Racing and Xpressbet carry Canadian racing in the states where they operate.
- Offshore racebooks also list Canadian races, but they are not licensed or regulated in Canada or the US.
How To Bet On The Breeders’ Stakes
- Open an account at a licensed racing site in your province or state.
- Fund your account once your identity has been verified.
- Place your bets. Choose Woodbine from the track list, find the Breeders’ Stakes on the card, and select your bet type and horses. Set a budget before you bet and stick to it. Free help is available from ConnexOntario (1-866-531-2600) in Ontario and 1-800-GAMBLER in the US.
Breeders’ Stakes History
The Breeders’ Stakes was first run in 1889, when it was won by a horse named Helen Leigh. The Canadian Triple Crown was established in 1959, and since then only 7 horses have completed it. The most recent Canadian Triple Crown winner is Wando, back in 2003. Since then a few horses have won both the King’s Plate and Prince of Wales Stakes, including Wonder Gadot in 2018 and Mighty Heart in 2020, but none have gone on to win the Breeders’ Stakes. Needless to say, the race gets much more attention when a Triple Crown is on the line.
Learn more by checking out the Breeders’ Stakes Wikipedia page.