King Edward S.

Named for the late King Edward VII, who was crowned king in 1901, the King Edward Stakes was created as a 1 ¼ mile dirt race at the Old Woodbine Park before moving to Woodbine Racetrack in 1958 when turned into a turf race. Today, the race for 3-year-olds and older is run at one mile on turf. It has been won by horses such as Grand Arch, Perfect Soul, Chief Bearhart and Sky Classic.