Woodbine Thoroughbred will host an exhilarating night of racing on October 13, 2025 promising edge-of-your-seat moments across seven competitive races. With brisk 12–13°C temperatures setting a crisp backdrop, the track is expected to see emerging stars and seasoned campaigners battle it out for prize money ranging from $28,600 to $115,100. Fans will witness the drama of maiden specials, claiming events, and optional claiming contests as trainers and jockeys strategically position their contenders to shine under the bright lights of Woodbine’s inner turf and all-weather courses.
Race 1: 10:35 PM – The Maiden Special Weight, 1M, Inner Turf, Purse $115,100
A competitive field of 6 fillies will take to the turf in the opening contest. Among the top contenders LAPIN DE PLAGE, SCOTCH MIST, ON MY TIME and MEILANI are expected to draw early attention. Each brings a promising record into this 2-year-old filly showdown with jockeys Austin Adams, Jose Luis Campos, Fraser Aebly and Kevin Attard looking to position their mounts for a decisive finish.
Race 2: 11:06 PM – The Claiming, 5½F, All Weather Track, Purse $52,400
Seven entrants will sprint over the all-weather course in this claiming race. BUCYK, GLASWEIGIAN, SUNDAY’S WELL and TIGER TOWN stand out as horses to watch. The claiming conditions promise strategic moves early and a furious dash to the wire.
Race 3: 11:37 PM – The Maiden Optional Claiming, 5½F, All Weather Track, Purse $65,700
This 2-year-old colt and gelding clash will feature 6 horses vying for their first stakes glory. TIME ZAPPER, PROUDLY CANADIAN, MR. PERFECT and SWIFT ATTRACTION will likely set the pace aiming for an early advantage in a race that will demand precision and speed from the outset.
Race 4: 12:08 AM – The Starter Optional Claiming, 1 1/16M, All Weather Track, Purse $40,700
Eight seasoned horses are expected to line up over the mile-and-a-sixteenth distance. SWAN LAKE, SHERIF ALI, THIS DUDE A BREEZE, and MEDIA SENSATION are the main contenders with Ryan Munger, Jeffrey Ian Alderson, Rafael Manuel Hernandez and Austin Adams guiding their charges. Experience and tactical positioning will be key in this mid-card test.
Race 5: 12:40 AM – The Claiming, 6F, All Weather Track, Purse $52,400
Six entrants will take to the all-weather for a fast-paced sprint. SECRET THREAT, PAINTTHETOWNSILVER, FRAC RIGHT and WAGNER are poised for prominence. Contenders will be instrumental in steering their mounts through a potentially decisive start-to-finish battle.
Race 6: 1:12 AM – The Maiden Special Weight, 6F, All Weather Track, Purse $115,100
This competitive six-horse field will feature promising 3 and 4-year-olds over the all-weather sprint. TIME PASSES, MO’ SPRESSO, CAJUN INFLUENCE and CHASING MEMORIES are expected to vie for supremacy aiming to extract maximum speed from their mounts in a highly tactical early-season test.
Race 7: 1:44 AM – The Claiming, 1 1/16M, All Weather Track, Purse $28,600
Eight horses will conclude the October 8 card over the closing distance of a mile and a sixteenth. ARMINO, GLOBETROTTING, CONACHER and KING PUTT appear primed for top honors. With terrific contenders the finale promises a tight contest that could go down to the wire.
Woodbine’s October 13 card promises a mix of emerging talent, seasoned veterans and edge-of-your-seat finishes across both turf and all-weather surfaces. Fans and enthusiasts will be treated to tactical sprints, strategic positioning and potential breakout performances from horses setting the tone for a memorable evening of racing.
The excitement continues as Woodbine looks ahead to its next major card on October 16, 2025 where stakes will be higher and contenders sharper.
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