The entrance to Windfields as pictured recently. Photo: provided by Oshawa Museum Jay Hovdey chronicles the life of a Canadian-bred superstar born 65 years ago, but whose stud of birth has long since ceased operations. On 27th May 2026, those who keep track of such things will celebrate the 65th anniversary of the day the most important thoroughbred in modern history entered this world in a foaling barn at a farm in suburban Toronto.