Northern Dancer was named the Champion Three-Year-Old Colt of 1964 in the United States. He was also named the three-year-old champion in Canada and Canadian Horse of the Year. In addition, he was named Canadian Athlete of the Year. He was the high weight at 128 pounds on the Daily Racing Form'''s American Free Handicap for three-year-olds, one pound above both Roman Brother and Quadrangle. He was also the high weight at 132 pounds on the Canadian Free Handicap, 12 pounds more than Langcrest.
Northern Dancer was named the Champion Three-Year-Old Colt of 1964 in the United States He was also named the three-year-old champion in Canada and Canadian Horse of the Year. In addition, he was named Canadian Athlete of the Year. He was the high weight at 128 pounds on the Daily Racing Form'''s American Free Handicap for three-year-olds, one pound above both Roman Brother and Quadrangle He was also the high weight at 132 pounds on the Canadian Free Handicap, 12 pounds more than Langcrest.