As autumn settles over Toronto, Woodbine Racetrack is set to ignite another spectacular evening on Sunday, October 5, 2025. Ten riveting races will see a blend of sprinters, turf specialists and emerging claimers battle for glory under crisp night skies. With purses ranging from $36,300 to $250,000 the card promises a thrilling mix of speed, stamina and strategy, captivating racing fans from the opening bell to the final furlong.
Race 1: The Claiming, 6½F, All-Weather, Purse $39,900 – 10:35 PM
Six contenders will launch the evening with a quick-paced all-weather sprint. Eyes will be on SAVE THE DATE, trained by Patrick Dixon as the morning line favorite. FIRECRACKER FIONA, ZIPFIRE and ROOKIE COURT bring solid credentials ensuring a fast and tactical opening clash. With seasoned mares and emerging fillies in the mix the early card promises intensity and quick turns.
Race 2: The Allowance Optional Claiming, 1 1/16M, Inner Turf, Purse $114,600 – 11:10 PM
Nine fillies and mares will tackle a mile-plus on the inner turf. MIKELLE and COZY CURLIN KITTEN are expected to showcase their turf aptitude while ZISISIT (IRE) brings experience and tactical sharpness. PERIWINKLE and TEXAS HOLIDAY add intrigue making this middle-distance contest a compelling blend of speed and stamina.
Race 3: The Optional Claiming, 1 1/16M, All-Weather, Purse $63,800 – 11:43 PM
Six challengers line up for this strategic mile-and-a-sixteenth test. HUMBERT RIVER stands out as the one to watch with ARISTOTLE and JAGGERSGOTAGUN poised to challenge. IMPERIAL GOLD and ADAPTED could emerge as dark-horse threats making this one of the more tactical contests on the evening.
Race 4: The Maiden Optional Claiming, 6½F, All-Weather, Purse $65,700 – 12:15 AM
Two-year-olds take center stage as nine colts and geldings seek first victories. DEPUTY GHOST leads the line as a strong favorite while STREETSHAVENONAME, EUBANK and WEMBLEY AVENUE are expected to challenge fiercely. Emerging talent and youthful energy promise a fast competitive start to the late-night card.
Race 5: The Allowance Optional Claiming, 1 1/16M, Inner Turf, Purse $114,600 – 12:47 AM
Flying Black will headline nine turf specialists looking to assert control over the mile. O WOW, DESTINY RO and LOVEUMISSUMEANIT bring tactical depth while SPUN AROUND and NANTUCKETS DAY could shake up the order. The race is poised to highlight strategy over surface as stamina battles unfold.
Race 6: The Starter Optional Claiming, 6½F, All-Weather, Purse $40,700 – 1:19 AM
Eight runners will charge down the all-weather sprint with UNCAPTURED MOMENT and YOUR VALENTINO commanding attention. GUILDSMAN (FR) and AWESOME CRUSADER round out the top challengers promising an electrifying wide-open sprint to the finish.
Race 7: The Stakes, 5F, Inner Turf, Purse $175,000 – 1:51 AM
A marquee juvenile sprint features seven sharp two-year-olds. CY FAIR and CASSON are expected to set the pace while GYPSY ART and ROGUE LEGEND (GB) add firepower to the field. With speed on display and stakes glory on the line, this contest will highlight the next generation of turf stars.
Race 8: The Allowance Optional Claiming, 1 1/16M, All-Weather, Purse $117,600 – 2:23 AM
Seven seasoned runners tackle a strategic mile on the synthetic surface. WICKENHEISER leads the line with TAKEMETOTHEBEACH and ECSTASY challenging. MY GIRL SKY and ZEALOUS MOON offer additional tactical intrigue promising a battle of consistency and finishing speed.
Race 9: The Stakes, 1 1/16M, Inner Turf, Purse $250,000 – 2:55 AM
The evening’s richest turf contest sees ten juvenile stars vying for $250,000. MILITARY TIME and DIXIE LAW headline as prime contenders with THUNDERMAKER, BUIUM and OSCAR’S ENCORE ready to challenge. Strategy, pace and finishing kick will determine the standout in this high-stakes inner turf showdown.
Race 10: The Starter Optional Claiming, 1 1/16M, All-Weather, Purse $36,300 – 3:26 AM
Ten runners will round out the card with a mile-long all-weather test. MISTER HOLDEN and EMBRACE MY UNCLE are early favorites while GREY PRINCESS and MEHLEK bring experience and closing speed. The finale promises drama, tactical battles and a wide-open finish to cap off the October 5 program.
As the October 5 card winds down, Woodbine fans will have witnessed a night rich in variety: sprinters burning turf, claimers testing grit and juveniles marking their arrival. From lightning-fast openings to high-stakes turf showdowns, the evening highlights the depth and excitement of Canadian racing in the fall season.
Looking ahead, anticipation will build for the next Woodbine card on Friday, October 10 where stakes drama and strategic all-weather sprints promise to keep fans on the edge of their seats.
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