What is the Canadian Triple Crown?
The King or Queen’s Plate
The King or Queen’s Plate is the most prestigious horse race in Canada. It was established in 1860, making it the longest consecutively ran race horse race in North America.
Prince of Wales Stakes
The Prince of Wales Stakes was inaugurated in 1929. [2] Unlike the King of Queen's Plate, it was not ran consistently in the first couple of decades. For example, in 1938, the race was not ran.[3]
Breeders' Stakes
The Prince of Wales Stakes was inaugurated in 1889.[4]
The Prince of Wales Stakes was inaugurated in 1929. [2] Unlike the King of Queen's Plate, it was not ran consistently in the first couple of decades. For example, in 1938, the race was not ran.[3]
Breeders' Stakes
The Prince of Wales Stakes was inaugurated in 1889.[4]
[1] “Archworth,” Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame, accessed February 28 , 2019. URL: https://www.canadianhorseracinghalloffame.com/2014/05/29/archworth/.
[2] M. J. Rodden, "Lion Hearted, Maiden, Wins Feature at Thorncliffe," The Globe, June 4, 1929, page 11.
[3] Tommy Munns, "Scanning the Sport Field: This Kind of Thing Hurts Racing," The Globe, June 6, 1938, page 19.
[4] "Breeders' Stakes at Woodbine Racetrack & Casino," Niagara, accessed April 3, 2019. URL: https://caaniagara.ca/travel/tuxedo-tours/breeders-stake-woodbine-racetrack-casino.
[2] M. J. Rodden, "Lion Hearted, Maiden, Wins Feature at Thorncliffe," The Globe, June 4, 1929, page 11.
[3] Tommy Munns, "Scanning the Sport Field: This Kind of Thing Hurts Racing," The Globe, June 6, 1938, page 19.
[4] "Breeders' Stakes at Woodbine Racetrack & Casino," Niagara, accessed April 3, 2019. URL: https://caaniagara.ca/travel/tuxedo-tours/breeders-stake-woodbine-racetrack-casino.
