Toronto’s Woodbine Thoroughbred track will stage an energetic Saturday night program on September 20, 2025, when ten races will unfold across the all-weather main and the inner turf. Gates under the lights will spotlight a mix of promising two-year-olds, seasoned claimers and a $150,000 stakes event that will shape narratives for the closing weekend of the month. Fans will see quick sprints, testing routes and a stakes tilt that should provide the night’s defining moments.
Race 1: The Maiden Optional Claiming
Start Time: 10:35 PM | Distance: 5F | Prize Money: $65,700 | Category: MAIDEN OPTIONAL CLAIMING (All Weather Track)
The card will open with a sharp five-furlong dash for juvenile fillies, a spot tailor-made for speed and early improvement. Expect the runners to explode from the gate and make positioning crucial through the lane as young horses seek their first breakthrough. Contenders: 6 runners — SANS DANCER, HURRICANE AMELIA, SPLASH OF BOURBON, NAKEDINTHEFOREST.
Race 2: The Optional Claiming
Start Time: 11:04 PM | Distance: 5F | Prize Money: $63,800 | Category: OPTIONAL CLAIMING (Inner Turf)
A swift turf sprint will follow, bringing fillies who will handle cutback trips and firm footing. Tactical early speed and clean trips on the inner course will be at a premium as connections aim to secure advantage before the turn. Contenders: 6 runners — BRITTANY’S WAY, RARIFIED (IRE), EPISODE, FORESTERS EXEC.
Race 3: The Claiming
Start Time: 11:33 PM | Distance: 6F | Prize Money: $52,400 | Category: CLAIMING (All Weather Track)
A compact, fast six-furlong test for claimers will reward those who can hold position into the lane and finish with authority. The field will present a mixture of experienced sprinters and younger challengers looking to upset the established order. Contenders: 6 runners — SUIGU BELLE, DANCETOTHERHYTHM, GRETNA GREEN, CHEAT THE DEVIL.
Race 4: The Maiden Optional Claiming
Start Time: 12:02 AM | Distance: 5½F | Prize Money: $49,200 | Category: MAIDEN OPTIONAL CLAIMING (All Weather Track)
Back to the all-weather sprinting scene, this juvenile heat will feature two-year-olds stretching their early speed over a slightly longer trip. Observers will watch how promising types handle the extra ground and whether pace makers will be run down late. Contenders: 8 runners — HOT STUFF BABY, DAOU, SWEET OFELIA, CLEAR POSITION.
Race 5: The Claiming
Start Time: 12:31 AM | Distance: 1 1/16M | Prize Money: $29,400 | Category: CLAIMING (All Weather Track)
A move to route territory will test balance and stamina as middle distance claimers vie for position through the backstretch and into the far turn. Riders will be intent on timing the run to perfection in what will likely be a tactical affair. Contenders: 6 runners — MEHLEK, SAMMY STONE, LAUGHING OUT LOUD, GOOD SIN.
Race 6: The Maiden Special Weight
Start Time: 1:01 AM | Distance: 6F | Prize Money: $115,100 | Category: MAIDEN SPECIAL WEIGHT (All Weather Track)
The night’s richest juvenile sprint for maidens will carry a significant purse and draw high-quality two-year-olds. This will be a key race to spot early star power as connections test precocity against peers. Contenders: 8 runners — SHE REIGNS, ALLURING AMY, DUNMORE BEACH, PIPER’S GIFT.
Race 7: The Maiden Optional Claiming
Start Time: 1:32 AM | Distance: 5½F | Prize Money: $65,700 | Category: MAIDEN OPTIONAL CLAIMING (All Weather Track)
A late-night juvenile sprint will keep the tempo high; expect sharp early speed and a scramble for position that will set up a frenetic stretch run. This race will reward sharp gate work and a clean trip into the lane. Contenders: 7 runners — WILD RED, TEQUILASOUPERNOVA, MYSTIC SONG, MONTY’S INN.
Race 8: The Maiden Special Weight
Start Time: 2:04 AM | Distance: 1M | Prize Money: $115,100 | Category: MAIDEN SPECIAL WEIGHT (Inner Turf)
The inner turf mile will bring a different complexion to the card with juveniles stretching out and looking to display both tactical speed and staying ability. Turf form and adaptability to the inner course will be decisive. Contenders: 8 runners — TAP MY DESIRE, ONEHOTMESS, DAZZLING CRUISER, GINGER ZIP.
Race 9: The Stakes Feature
Start Time: 2:36 AM | Distance: 1 1/16M | Prize Money: $150,000 | Category: STAKES (All Weather Track)
The evening’s center piece will be a $150,000 feature over a demanding mile and a sixteenth on the main track. This stakes affair will assemble established performers and ambitious challengers, a race that will help define form lines headed into the closing weeks of the season. Contenders: 8 runners — DRESDEN ROW, PARAMOUNT PRINCE, CLASSIC MO TOWN, COOL KISS.
Race 10: The Claiming
Start Time: 3:07 AM | Distance: 1 1/16M | Prize Money: $28,600 | Category: CLAIMING (All Weather Track)
The finale will stretch out the evening with a testing route for claimers where late energy and stamina will matter most. It will be a fitting close to a card that has balanced juvenile sprints, turf miles and a big-value stakes clash. Contenders: 9 runners — SERENADING AMAYA, THATSITTHATSALL, HURRICANE GIZMO, MOVENTOTHECOUNTRY.
Across ten races, Woodbine will present a compact program that highlights juvenile potential, tactical springboard spots and a stakes contest that will carry meaningful ramifications for the barns involved. Jockeys and trainers will be asked to execute precise strategies on both turf and synthetic, and the night will offer emerging storylines to follow into Sunday.
Sunday’s meeting on September 21 will arrive with fresh matchups and another slate of features that will extend the weekend’s narrative — expect form lines from tonight to be tested again tomorrow.
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