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- Cauz, Louis E. The Plate, A Royal Tradition. (1984) Deneau Publishers ISBN 0-88879-104-6
- Pedigree and partial racing stats for St. Bass
- May 18, 1913 newspaper article on St. Bass in the Toronto World