Woodbine Racetrack is ready to sparkle on Saturday night, October 4, 2025 as eleven thrilling contests light up the all-weather track and inner turf. With purses climbing as high as $750,000 a blend of maiden hopefuls, seasoned claimers and turf specialists are set to deliver a night of speed, stamina, and spectacle.
Racing begins at 10:55 PM under cool autumn skies, building momentum towards a pair of lucrative stakes contests that headline the late card.
Race 1: The Maiden Optional Claiming (10:55 PM, 6½F, All Weather, Purse $65,700)
The opening contest promises fireworks as six two-year-old fillies chase their first victory. The field is evenly balanced but much attention will fall on SOBIECH the morning line favorite with top rider Rafael Hernandez aboard. WHISKEY OVER WINE and HURRICANE AMELIA bring sharp pedigrees while BLACK HAWK EAGLE carries a touch of class for trainer John Charalambous.
Race 2: The Maiden Claiming (11:25 PM, 1 1/16M, All Weather, Purse $32,500)
Nine runners line up in this test of stamina for maidens and the mix of proven grinders and developing talent should make for a compelling battle. RUN MATTEO RUN trained by Kevin Attard looks the one to beat while ARMNIO, CARRICK ON STAGE and ARRASKASTA IZAN add competitive depth.
Race 3: The Maiden Special Weight (11:56 PM, 1 1/16M, All Weather, Purse $115,100)
A rich purse attracts a field of six promising fillies all two-year-olds with stakes potential. CLASSIC DISCOVERY will be heavily backed while GOLDEN GOOSE and BOLD TIME both bring strong stable credentials. WINNING AGENDA represents the powerful Tucci Stables and could improve sharply.
Race 4: The Maiden Optional Claiming (12:27 AM, 1 1/16M, All Weather, Purse $65,700)
Seven runners will go postward in this late-night maiden contest with TRIP ACES favored after strong recent runs. PARADISE PERFECT and SCUDERIA look like logical challengers while SLUGGERNAUT adds intrigue with potential improvement at longer distance.
Race 5: The Stakes (12:58 AM, 5F, Inner Turf, Purse $250,000)
The first stakes event of the evening brings together turf sprinters with international flavor. BRING THEBAND HOME stands out as the heavy favorite but THE STRIKIN VIKING and NOBALS look primed to cause an upset. NO NAY HUDSON adds international spice to a race that will be run at blistering fractions.
Race 6: The Claiming (1:30 AM, 1 1/8M, All Weather, Purse $56,100)
Endurance will be tested as eight older horses tackle nine furlongs. PEJA DU looks well placed with JIM’S HOPE and HEMLO GOLD expected to provide stern opposition. VOLCANIC adds further depth to a race loaded with proven winners at this level.
Race 7: The Starter Optional Claiming (2:03 AM, 6½F, All Weather, Purse $40,700)
A wide-open affair with thirteen runners promises a dramatic finish. LOIS LEN will command betting interest but GALLEY HEAD, HARD TO CAPTURE and VOICE FROM ABOVE could all spring surprises. Watch for a cavalry charge to the wire in this large field sprint.
Race 8: The Stakes (2:37 AM, 1 1/16M, Inner Turf, Purse $200,000)
A field of nine fillies and mares will contest this rich turf stakes. CAITLINHERGRTNESS under the care of Kevin Attard headlines the field but READY FOR SHIRL and BREATH AWAY bring strong resumes of their own. HOPE MISSION racing in Godolphin colors looms as a dangerous contender.
Race 9: The Stakes (3:11 AM, 1½M, Inner Turf, Purse $750,000)
The marquee event of the night features a global line up with a cool three-quarters of a million dollars on the line. NATIONS PRIDE representing Godolphin is the clear standout but HAUNTED DREAM and TAWNY PORT carry strong form lines. MY BOY PRINCE will have local support as a home-trained challenger. This could be one of the most memorable turf tests of the fall season.
Race 10: The Allowance Optional Claiming (3:45 AM, 1 1/16M, All Weather, Purse $117,600)
Thirteen horses clash in another lucrative contest where class and depth abound. JAYHAWK and MAP’S A BREEZE are the leading lights while JUNIPERO SERRA and HARLAN ESTATE both bring experience at this level. Expect a wide-open battle with opportunities for longshot players.
Race 11: The Allowance Optional Claiming (4:17 AM, 1 1/16M, Inner Turf, Purse $114,600)
The curtain falls with a highly competitive turf allowance featuring twelve seasoned campaigners. OCEAN ATLANTIQUE looks formidable but ITSASTORMYMONDAY and JOURNEYMAN will keep him honest. ELUSIVE KNIGHT adds value to a stacked finale that should close the card in thrilling fashion.
As the lights dim at Woodbine after Race 11 fans will reflect on a night rich in variety maidens seeking glory, sprinters burning the turf and distance stars chasing history in million-dollar style. The October 4 card is a showcase of Canadian racing at its finest.
The action does not stop here and attention quickly shifts to Sunday, October 5 when Woodbine presents another evening of top-class racing. With stakes drama continuing and autumn storylines unfolding, racing fans have every reason to stay locked in.
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