A crisp autumn night at Woodbine Thoroughbred is set to host an exhilarating showcase of racing on Saturday, October 11 as fans anticipate a star-studded line up of juveniles, ambitious fillies and seasoned campaigners. From lightning-fast sprints on the all-weather track to tactical miles over turf, the day promises intense competition, strategic jockeying and the emergence of new contenders ready to stake their claim in Canadian racing history.
The card kicks off at 10:35 PM with a Maiden Claiming sprint over 6 furlongs, offering $36,100 in prize money. Seven runners will vie for their first victory in a contest spotlighting LIVININTHEFASTLANE, FRIENDLY, DEVIL’S TONGUE and SWITZLER JAMMIN. This opening race is expected to test early speed and positioning with quick reactions from jockeys likely shaping the outcome in a tight field.
At 11:09 PM the action shifts to a Claiming dash over 5½ furlongs with a $39,900 purse. Here, seven competitors including ANOTHER CHARLIE, ALPHA KADIN, BENNYS JETS and HAPPY QUAD will battle for supremacy. Short and sharp, this race will reward precise timing and tactical bursts as the field aims to assert dominance from the outset.
The third race at 11:41 PM a Maiden Optional Claiming over 6 furlongs offers $49,200 in prize money and brings together seven promising juveniles, with DIGITAL SECURITY, IMPERIAL WAR, IKNOWYOUCANWAIT and MY COVENANT expected to spark early intrigue. The race will be a test of youthful stamina and strategic maneuvering as jockeys seek to navigate the energetic field.
As the clock strikes 12:13 AM, Woodbine’s inner turf hosts another Maiden Optional Claiming over one mile with $49,200 at stake. Seven hopefuls including INTERIM ANALYSIS, CONN SMYTHE (GB), SOUPER EFFECT and STARVIN will look to seize their first career wins. Here positioning and timing will be critical over the extended distance, highlighting jockey skill and horse endurance.
The mid-card feature at 12:45 AM is a Claiming contest over 1 1/16 miles with $29,400 on the line. Seven seasoned runners among them RAPTURE BAY, GOOD SIN, SAMMY STONE and NORTH WARDEN, will test the limits of strategy and stamina as they vie for a decisive finish. Experience and tactical awareness will likely prove pivotal in this competitive event.
At 1:17 AM, the Starter Optional Claiming sprint over 5½ furlongs carries $36,300 in prize money and draws eight contenders including STOLEN, SOUPERGIRL, QUIET MADDELENA and FOREST B. Quick acceleration and well-timed moves will be essential as the field looks to claim early advantage and navigate the pack to the wire.
The seventh race at 1:49 AM a Maiden Optional Claiming sprint over 6 furlongs offers $65,700 for six fillies ready to break their maiden status. JULIET ON APPROACH, TEQUILASOUPERNOVA, SUNLIT and MONTY’S INN will be central to the story with early speed and tactical closing bursts likely determining the outcome in this fast-paced contest.
A Maiden Special Weight mile on the inner turf at 2:21 AM provides a $75,000 purse for eight emerging two-year-olds. LOVE PUDDLES, FLEET OF FOOT, KING RONIN and FOUND MONEY are expected to headline coverage. The race will test both stamina and finishing kick providing a first glimpse of future stakes stars on the turf.
The stakes action kicks in at 2:53 AM with the 1 1/16 Mile Stakes over the all-weather track for a $125,000 purse. Three-year-old fillies SHOTGUN WEDDING, NO TIME, WILL THEN and SOUPER ZONDA are primed to battle in a high-profile contest where early positioning and a strong finishing drive could define the result.
Finally at 3:25 AM the 6 Furlong Stakes sprint will feature a $150,000 purse and a line up of formidable fillies including LES REYS (FR), GAL IN A RUSH, GOLDEN CANARY and A LITTLE FRISKY. With speed, timing and tactical jockeying at a premium this race promises a thrilling conclusion to an electrifying race card.
The card wraps up at 3:55 AM with an Allowance Optional Claiming sprint over 6 furlongs offering $114,600 in prize money. Ten competitors including MAXIMUM FIFTY, TAKEMYBOURBONNEAT, PROMISING and TABLOID MATERIAL will vie for victory, capping off a day rich in tactical battles and emerging talent.
From juvenile sprinters asserting themselves early to seasoned fillies showing tactical mastery, the October 11 card promises a full spectrum of racing drama, heart-stopping moments and a glimpse at the future stars of Woodbine. Fans can expect seamless transitions from one thrilling race to another with each event offering its own storylines and potential breakout performances.
The excitement carries forward to October 12, where Woodbine will host another stacked card featuring rising stars, stakes contenders and a night of racing that promises fans across Canada.
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