As October begins, Woodbine Racetrack is set to deliver a thrilling Thursday card on October 2, 2025. Seven races will unfold under the Toronto evening sky, blending all-weather sprints, claiming tests and a valuable turf feature. The program promises high drama, seasoned campaigners returning for glory and ambitious youngsters seeking their breakthrough. Fans can expect every contest to stir excitement with the familiar sweep of Woodbine’s track setting the perfect stage for a night of racing theatre.
Race 1: The Claiming
Purse $28,600 – Distance 7F – All Weather – 3:00 AM
The opener will see fillies and mares clash over seven furlongs in what should be a spirited curtain-raiser. CHEAT THE DEVIL (J: LEO SALLES / T: MICHAEL P. DE PAULO) and NO VISOR (J: RYAN MUNGER / T: CARLOS GRANT) bring consistency to the field, while EASTER SUNDAY GIRL (J: JALON L. SAMUEL / T: TEDSTON HOLDER) adds intrigue with her late pace. With multiple storylines converging the first dash promises to set the tone for the evening.
Race 2: The Optional Claiming
Purse $63,800 – Distance 11/16M – Inner Turf– 3:29 AM
The second contest raises the stakes with a deep field of fillies contesting a lucrative purse. LADY IONA (J: SAHIN CIVACI / T: DARWIN D. BANACH) will look to command respect against rivals like STARSHIP SERENITY (J: LEO SALLES / T: MICHAEL P. DE PAULO) and REGAL MOMENT (J: PIETRO MORAN / T: STUART C. SIMON). The blend of youthful promise and seasoned ability ensures this six-furlong sprint will be fiercely run from gate to wire.
Race 3: The Maiden Claiming
Purse $36,100 – Distance 7F – All Weather – 3:58AM
A compact but competitive line-up awaits in the third with FROGINAPOND (J: RAFAEL MANUEL HERNANDEZ / T: CARLOS GRANT) bringing proven form into the fray. RYO AMAZING (J: LEO SALLES / T: PAT PARENTE) and NAUGHTY DESTINY (J: SAHIN CIVACI / T: MARTIN DREXLER) should make things interesting ensuring that this claiming sprint will not lack for determination or a driving finish.
Race 4: The Claiming
Purse $39,900 – Distance 7F – All Weather – 4:27 AM
The fourth race stretches the action to seven furlongs inviting stamina and resolve. MCGILL (J: SAHIN CIVACI / T: DARWIN D. BANACH) commands attention while BRAVO KATE (J: RAFAEL MANUEL HERNANDEZ / T: SID C. ATTARD) carries the form of a stable known for success in these conditions. With TWISTING PISTONS (J: RYAN MUNGER / T: SID C. ATTARD) adding extra depth, the contest promises a stirring battle down the stretch.
Race 5: The Optional Claiming
Purse $63,800 – Distance 7½F – Inner Turf – 4:56 AM
The feature of the night arrives on the inner turf carrying the richest purse of the card. PHILLIP MY WINE (J: PIETRO MORAN / T: MARK E. CASSE) looks poised to be a standout though rivals like PIERRE (J: SAHIN CIVACI / T: KEVIN ATTARD) and EL COHETE (J: RAFAEL MANUEL HERNANDEZ / T: MICHAEL P. DE PAULO) won’t be far behind. Expect this optional claiming event to provide tactical intrigue and a dramatic conclusion on the grass.
Race 6: The Maiden Claiming
Purse $32,500 – Distance 11/16M – All Weather – 5:25 AM
Fresh three-year-old fillies will dominate the penultimate race making it a fascinating contest of raw ability. SULTRY SOPHIE (J: SOFIA VIVES / T: ROBERT P. TILLER) brings promise while NASHYAN (J: JOSE LUIS CAMPOS / T: CATHERINE DAY PHILLIPS) and ECLIPTICAL LADYBUG (J: ESWAN FLORES / T: ABRAHAM R. KATRYAN) give the field depth. Youthful energy will define the pace, ensuring a lively clash under the lights.
Race 7: The Claiming
Purse $28,600 – Distance 6½F – All Weather – 5:54 AM
The finale will be a sprint loaded with veteran mares seeking to close the night in style. MAGIC MODIE (J: SOFIA VIVES / T: ROBERT P. TILLER) and LIAM’S AWESOME (J: JASON HOYTE / T: EVETTE CHARTRAND-HOEK) are names to note while CRUMLIN BEAST (J: DAVID MORAN / T: MICHAEL J. DOYLE) brings determination to the closing dash. A tightly packed finish would be a fitting end to a night of action.
With a balanced program that blends speed, stamina, and turf tactics, Woodbine’s October 2 race day is poised to offer fans a thrilling spectacle. From emerging three-year-olds trying to announce themselves to experienced campaigners battling for another win, every race holds the potential for drama. Under the Toronto night sky, Woodbine will once again deliver the blend of excitement, tradition, and racing flair that keeps its autumn season alive with energy.
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