Woodbine Races Deliver Thrilling Finishes on September 1
The tracks of the Woodbine Racetrack roared with celebrations as the exciting results were produced throughout the day on September 1, 2025. The excitement and celebrations were high as the racing events unfolded.
The racing events began with an Optional Claiming race over a 5 furlong track with a purse of $63,800. Ready to Collect won the race with Jason Hoyte on the saddle for trainer Tedston Holder in 56.78. The runner-up position went to Reload’s Rebel with jockey Fraser Aebly while Fifty B M G with rider Ryan Munger finished third.
The second race of the day was a Claiming race running over a track distance of 1 1/16M with a total prize money of $29,400. C C’s Kingdom won the race with jockey Xarel Forde aboard for trainer Michael Glazier in 1:46.01. The runner-up spot went to U S Army Corps ridden by Daisuke Fukumoto, while Sunrise Drive with Pietro Moran finished third.
The third race of the day was a Starter Optional Claiming race over a track distance of 7 furlongs with a winners purse of $36,300. Mister Holden took the win with jockey Rafael Manuel Hernandez aboard for trainer Donald C. MacRae in 1:23.64. Hey Cue finished second under Sofia Vives, while Break the Spell with Jason Hoyte claimed third.
The thrill of the race day was maintained by a Maiden Optional Claiming race over a track distance of 6 furlongs with a total prize money of $49,200. Pin Boy won the race with jockey David Moran aboard for trainer Renee D. Kierans in 1:12.21. Chambers finished second under Rafael Manuel Hernandez, while Stirling Castle with Eswan Flores took third.
The fifth race of the day was an Allowance Optional Claiming race with a track distance of 5 furlongs giving away a total prize money of $117,600. Light the Lamp won the race with jockey Pietro Moran aboard for trainer Donald C. MacRae in 56.11. Giant Teddy finished second under Jalon L. Samuel, while Artemus Citylimits with Xarel Forde claimed third.
Up-next was an Optional Claiming race running over a track distance of 6 furlongs giving away a purse of $63,800. Groot took the winner title home with jockey Rafael Manuel Hernandez aboard for trainer Kevin Attard in 1:11.04. May and June finished second under Sofia Vives, while Roar of the Crowd with Jose Luis Campos took third.
The seventh race of the day was an Allowance Optional Claiming race over a track distance of 6 furlongs with a purse of $114,600. Rat Portage won the race with jockey Slade Jones aboard for trainer Tedston Holder in 1:10.52. Priceless Will finished second under Sahin Civaci, while Forester’s Fortune with Austin Adams took third.
The second last race of the day was a Starter Optional Claiming race over a track distance of 1 3/8M with a purse of $60,000. Twowaycrossing stormed to victory with jockey Sahin Civaci aboard for trainer Roger L. Attfield in 2:15.93. Cornwall finished second under Leo Salles, while One More Brew with Sofia Vives claimed third.
The closing race of the day was a Claiming race over a track distance of 6 1/2F with a total prize money of $52,400. Commander Worsley claimed the victory with jockey Xarel Forde for trainer Nathan Squires in 1:17.78. Tiger Town ran on for second with Eswan Flores, while Ride for the Purse, guided by Jose Luis Campos, secured third.
It was a day that reminded everyone why the Woodbine races continue to be a highlight of Canada’s racing calendar — a blend of drama, speed, and heart.
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