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Woodbine Racetrack presents a 12-race card on Saturday, November 15, 2025, featuring competitive action across multiple race types on the synthetic Tapeta surface. The featured event is Race 10, the Grade 2 bet365 Kennedy Road Stakes, a six-furlong sprint for older horses with a purse of $175,000. Defending champion Nobals returns to defend his title against a competitive field that includes recent form horse Lucky Score and consistent performer Awesome Bourbon.
The card includes maiden specials, claiming races, and allowance optional claiming contests that should provide strong betting opportunities throughout the day. Mark Casse continues his dominant 2025 Woodbine meet leading the trainer standings with 82 wins, followed by Martin Drexler with 62 and Kevin Attard with 54. Rafael Hernandez and Pietro Moran lead the jockey standings with strong win percentages on the Tapeta surface.
Weather and Track Conditions
Cool temperatures between 2-7°C are expected for Saturday’s racing at Woodbine, with passing clouds and light winds from the east at 3 mph. Mid-November in Toronto typically features cool afternoons with the possibility of light precipitation, though current forecasts indicate dry conditions for racing.
The synthetic Tapeta surface at Woodbine has undergone extensive maintenance and is listed as Fast. The all-weather Tapeta track combines sand, rubber, and fiber materials to create a resilient and cushioned surface that provides consistent racing conditions regardless of weather. Recent track work includes cultivation at a depth of 3 1/2 inches with gallop mastering at 2 inches.
These conditions favor consistent performers who handle the synthetic surface well, with speed figures expected to be reliable indicators of ability.
Race 1
Post Time: 1:05 PM EST
Maiden Special Weight for two-year-old fillies at seven furlongs on the Tapeta synthetic surface with a purse of $115,100.
Pace Analysis
This maiden special should see moderate early pace with Beautiful Things drawing the rail and likely showing early speed from the inside post. Samartina brings turf form from France and should press or stalk the pace. The seven-furlong distance on the synthetic surface typically favors horses with tactical speed who can position within striking distance.
Key Contenders
Beautiful Things from post 1 represents Kevin Attard with Pietro Moran riding. The two-year-old filly is the morning line favorite at 9-5 and draws the inside post which has significant advantage in sprints at Woodbine. Attard has excellent form with two-year-old maidens on the Tapeta surface and Moran is among the leading riders at the meet with strong synthetic track statistics.
Samartina from post 3 ships from Monmouth Park for Miguel Clement with Rafael Hernandez aboard. The French-bred filly has shown consistent form with two second-place finishes in her three starts, including efforts on turf. Hernandez leads all jockeys at Woodbine with a 19% win rate and 45% in-the-money percentage.
Secondary Choices
Likely Story from post 4 represents Mark Casse with Patrick Husbands riding. The two-year-old filly is Ontario-bred and Casse has dominant statistics at Woodbine with multiple entries throughout the card. Husbands has a 16% win rate and 54% in-the-money percentage at the meet.
Superfly Chick from post 6 for Lorne Richards with Jason Hoyte gets outside post positioning. The Ontario-bred filly drew morning line odds of 4-1 and represents solid value if showing early speed.
Selections
Win: Beautiful Things
Place: Samartina
Show: Likely Story
Race 2
Post Time: 1:34 PM EST
Maiden Claiming at one mile and 70 yards for three-year-olds and up with claiming price of $10,000.
Pace Analysis
This nine-horse maiden claiming field at the marathon distance should develop honest pace with multiple deep closers. The 1 1/16-mile distance favors horses with stamina and the ability to finish strongly.
Key Contenders
Highland Peak from post 1 represents Anthony Pottinger with Xarel Forde riding. The four-year-old gelding draws the advantageous inside post for the long route.
Royal Entry from post 2 for Harold Ladouceur with Eswan Flores gets the second-best post position statistically. The three-year-old should get good stalking position from the inside.
Secondary Choices
Silent Knight from post 3 for Angus Buntain with Pietro Moran represents solid value from the inside posts. Moran has strong route racing statistics at Woodbine.
Drogon from post 8 for Devon Gittens with Slade Jones is an interesting outside closer who could benefit from honest pace.
Selections
Win: Highland Peak
Place: Royal Entry
Show: Silent Knight
Race 3
Post Time: 2:03 PM EST
Claiming race at seven furlongs for three-year-olds and up, non-winners of three races, claiming price $25,000.
Pace Analysis
This sprint claiming event should see contested early fractions with multiple speed types. The seven-furlong distance on Tapeta typically sees wire-to-wire winners when pace is moderate.
Key Contenders
Rapid Grey from post 7 represents Mark Casse with Ryan Munger riding. The four-year-old gelding comes from the powerful Casse barn which dominates at Woodbine. Munger has tactical riding skills ideal for claiming sprints.
Shadow Realm from post 4 for Sid Attard with Pietro Moran exits a cancelled race and should be fresh. Moran’s strong meet statistics make this combination dangerous.
Secondary Choices
Agile Dancer from post 6 for Steve Attard with Xarel Forde represents the Attard training operation which excels on synthetic surfaces.
Good King Sam from post 8 was scratched from a prior race and returns here with Austin Adams riding.
Selections
Win: Rapid Grey
Place: Shadow Realm
Show: Agile Dancer
Race 4
Post Time: 2:33 PM EST
Maiden Optional Claiming for two-year-olds at 1 1/16 miles, mixing Ontario-sired maidens with maiden claimers at $25,000.
Pace Analysis
This nine-horse field at the route distance should develop moderate pace with several first-time routers. The 1 1/16-mile distance tests stamina and racing maturity in two-year-olds.
Key Contenders
Trevally from post 5 represents Mark Casse with Patrick Husbands riding. The two-year-old gelding comes from the leading barn and gets experienced rider Husbands who excels in route races.
Grand Warrior from post 3 ships from Japan for Kevin Attard with Rafael Hernandez aboard. The combination of leading trainer and jockey makes this a formidable entry.
Secondary Choices
Hot Potato from post 1 for Abraham Katryan with Leo Salles draws the rail which provides advantage in route races.
Sanhedrin from post 7 for Tino Attard with Fraser Aebly represents another branch of the successful Attard training family.
Selections
Win: Trevally
Place: Grand Warrior
Show: Hot Potato
Race 5
Post Time: 3:03 PM EST
Allowance Optional Claiming at 1 1/16 miles for three-year-olds and up, non-winners of two races or claiming price $50,000.
Pace Analysis
This six-horse allowance field should see tactical positioning with most runners looking to stalk moderate fractions. The route distance favors horses with proven stamina and tactical speed.
Key Contenders
Magna Time from post 3 represents Kevin Attard with Rafael Hernandez riding. This combination of leading trainer and jockey makes the three-year-old gelding a strong favorite. The middle post position is ideal for establishing tactical position.
Bowman’s Run from post 6 for John LeBlanc with David Moran brings experience as a four-year-old gelding. The outside post allows for patient tactics.
Secondary Choices
Graffiti Writer from post 1 for Steven Chircop with Fraser Aebly draws the inside post which can be advantageous in route races.
Watsonville Red from post 2 for Michael De Paulo with Leo Salles represents a trainer who handles allowance horses well.
Selections
Win: Magna Time
Place: Bowman’s Run
Show: Graffiti Writer
Race 6
Post Time: 3:34 PM EST
Maiden Optional Claiming for two-year-old fillies at seven furlongs, mixing Ontario-sired maidens with maiden claimers at $25,000.
Pace Analysis
This ten-horse maiden filly sprint should see contested early pace with multiple speedsters. The seven-furlong distance is ideal for developing two-year-old fillies.
Key Contenders
I Think I Can from post 9 ships from Ireland for Kevin Attard with Fraser Aebly riding. Attard excels with imported fillies on the Tapeta surface. The outside post allows for tactical flexibility.
Golden Goose from post 10 represents Mark Casse with Rafael Hernandez aboard. This powerful combination should make the filly competitive despite the outside post.
Secondary Choices
Clear Position from post 5 for Abraham Katryan with Leo Salles gets the middle of the track which is ideal for two-year-old maidens.
Lorraine’s Beauty from post 4 for Krista Cole with Jose Campos represents solid value from a favorable post.
Selections
Win: I Think I Can
Place: Golden Goose
Show: Clear Position
Race 7
Post Time: 4:05 PM EST
Maiden Special Weight at 6 1/2 furlongs for fillies and mares three-year-olds and up.
Pace Analysis
This seven-horse maiden sprint for older fillies and mares should see honest pace. The 6 1/2-furlong distance typically produces competitive racing with rail position showing advantage.
Key Contenders
Alpha Gamma Girl from post 2 represents Darren Glennon with Luis Contreras riding. The four-year-old filly gets the statistically favorable second post position.
Cairo Girl from post 5 represents Mark Casse with Ryan Munger aboard. The three-year-old filly comes from the leading barn.
Secondary Choices
Ginger Zip from post 1 for Harold Ladouceur with Fraser Aebly draws the rail which wins 15% of sprint races at Woodbine.
Tiz Ready from post 4 for Michael De Paulo with Pietro Moran represents solid value from the middle of the track.
Selections
Win: Alpha Gamma Girl
Place: Cairo Girl
Show: Ginger Zip
Race 8
Post Time: 4:38 PM EST
Allowance Optional Claiming at seven furlongs for three-year-olds and up, claiming price $80,000.
Pace Analysis
This six-horse allowance sprint features several tactical speed types who should produce moderate early fractions. The race sets up well for horses with finishing speed.
Key Contenders
Souped Up from post 3 represents Ronald Sadler with Rafael Hernandez riding. The five-year-old gelding has consistent form and handicappers favor his chances with morning line odds reflecting solid support. Hernandez leads all jockeys at the meet and should position this runner ideally.
Playmea Tune from post 4 for Josie Carroll with Fraser Aebly gets perfect stalking position from the middle of the track. Handicappers note similar form profiles to Souped Up and Twin City.
Secondary Choices
Twin City from post 6 for Stuart Simon with Keveh Nicholls brings consistent form to the outside post. Handicappers suggest this runner could benefit from inside speed.
Runnin’ Rocket from post 2 for Martin Drexler with Pietro Moran represents the second-leading trainer and leading jockey combination.
Selections
Win: Souped Up
Place: Playmea Tune
Show: Twin City
Race 9
Post Time: 5:11 PM EST
Allowance Optional Claiming at 1 1/16 miles for three-year-olds and up, claiming price $32,000.
Pace Analysis
This twelve-horse route race should develop honest pace with multiple running styles. The marathon distance favors closers who can rally from off the pace.
Key Contenders
Fly the W from post 11 for Martin Drexler with Rafael Hernandez gets the outside post but represents the leading jockey. Morning line odds of 3-1 suggest handicappers favor the nine-year-old gelding’s chances. Hernandez excels in route races.
Journeyman from post 5 for Michael Wright with Keveh Nicholls draws favorable middle post positioning at morning line odds of 4-1.
Secondary Choices
Aristotle from post 2 represents Mark Casse with Fraser Aebly riding. The three-year-old gelding comes from the leading barn and gets inside post positioning.
El Kabong from post 6 for Michael Glazier with Slade Jones represents solid value at 6-1 morning line odds.
Longshots
Tour the City from post 1 for Mark Casse with Ryan Munger offers value at 10-1 morning line odds from the inside post.
Selections
Win: Fly the W
Place: Journeyman
Show: Aristotle
Race 10 – Kennedy Road Stakes
Post Time: 5:44 PM EST
The featured Grade 2 bet365 Kennedy Road Stakes at six furlongs on the Tapeta synthetic surface with a purse of $175,000 for three-year-olds and up.
Pace Analysis
This six-horse stakes sprint should develop tactical positioning with Reload’s Rascal showing early speed from post 3 while Awesome Bourbon and Society’s Thunder look to stalk. The six-furlong distance on Tapeta typically favors tactical speed types who can establish good position and finish strongly.
Key Contenders
Awesome Bourbon from post 5 for Abraham Katryan with Pietro Moran brings exceptional form to this stakes event. The five-year-old horse has strong synthetic statistics with 30% win rate and 75% in-the-money percentage. Moran leads all jockeys in earnings at Woodbine. Handicappers note his fast stalking running style suits the distance perfectly.
Lucky Score from post 4 represents Mark Casse with Eswan Flores riding. The seven-year-old gelding enters off his best form of the year with a dominant 2 1/4-length allowance victory. Morning line favorite status at 2-1 reflects handicapper confidence. Casse leads all trainers at the meet.
Nobals from post 1 returns to defend his Kennedy Road title for Larry Rivelli with Rafael Hernandez aboard. The six-year-old gelding has bankroll exceeding $3.7 million and tactical speed. Hernandez has excellent stakes statistics.
Secondary Choices
Western Whirl from post 2 for Stuart Simon with Fraser Aebly represents solid value at 6-1 morning line odds. The four-year-old gelding recently won at 6 1/2 furlongs on the Tapeta.
Society’s Thunder from post 6 for Dominic Polsinelli with Jose Campos brings consistent form with 17% win rate and 66% in-the-money percentage.
Selections
Win: Awesome Bourbon
Place: Lucky Score
Show: Nobals
Race 11
Post Time: 6:12 PM EST
Allowance Optional Claiming at 1 1/16 miles for fillies and mares three-year-olds and up, claiming price $50,000.
Pace Analysis
This nine-horse filly and mare route should develop moderate pace with several tactical types. The route distance favors fillies with proven stamina.
Key Contenders
Lupa from post 4 ships from Ireland for Josie Carroll with Fraser Aebly riding. Carroll has excellent statistics with imported fillies.
War Painter from post 8 represents Kevin Attard with Rafael Hernandez aboard. This combination of leading trainer and jockey makes the four-year-old filly dangerous.
Secondary Choices
Tiz Her Money from post 9 for Mark Casse with Ryan Munger gets the outside post but represents the leading barn.
Crystal Visions from post 3 for Stuart Simon with Keveh Nicholls draws favorable inside positioning.
Selections
Win: Lupa
Place: War Painter
Show: Tiz Her Money
Race 12
Post Time: 6:40 PM EST
Starter Optional Claiming at seven furlongs for fillies and mares three-year-olds and up, claiming price $15,000.
Pace Analysis
This twelve-horse claiming sprint for fillies and mares should see contested early pace with multiple speed types. The large field creates betting value opportunities.
Key Contenders
Bravo Kate from post 3 for Sid Attard with Jalon Samuel gets favorable inside positioning. The four-year-old filly carries high weight but the Attard stable excels in these conditions.
Silent Sky from post 2 represents Kevin Attard with Pietro Moran riding. This powerful combination should make the five-year-old mare competitive.
Secondary Choices
Happy Valentine from post 9 for Josie Carroll with Fraser Aebly represents solid value from mid-pack position.
Clarayouthebest from post 10 for Mark Fournier with Emma-Jayne Wilson brings outside positioning.
Selections
Win: Bravo Kate
Place: Silent Sky
Show: Happy Valentine
Jockey Notes and Insights
Rafael Hernandez leads all jockeys at Woodbine with $5,552,378 in earnings over the last 365 days and maintains a 19% win rate with 45% in-the-money percentage. Hernandez has 144 wins from 673 starts in 2025 and excels on the synthetic Tapeta surface. His tactical riding skills make him especially effective in stakes and allowance races where pace scenarios require patience and timing.
Pietro Moran ranks second in jockey earnings with $5,280,035 and posts a 21% win rate with 55% in-the-money percentage. Moran has multiple mounts throughout the card and represents several top barns including Kevin Attard and Abraham Katryan.
Fraser Aebly maintains a 12% win rate with 37% in-the-money percentage and excels with imported horses and turf-to-synthetic shippers. Aebly has strong connections with trainers Josie Carroll and Kevin Attard.
Ryan Munger rides for Mark Casse extensively and has 11% win rate with 37% in-the-money percentage. Munger excels in route races and claiming events where tactical positioning is crucial.
Patrick Husbands posts a 16% win rate with 54% in-the-money percentage, making him one of the most consistent riders at the meet. Husbands has strong statistics with Mark Casse runners.
Trainer Notes and Insights
Mark Casse leads all trainers at Woodbine with 82 wins in 2025 and has celebrated 4,000 career victories. Casse emphasizes Woodbine as the best facility to develop horses and credits the venue with producing many of his Eclipse Award winners and Breeders’ Cup champions. His barn excels with two-year-olds on synthetic surfaces and has multiple entries throughout the card.
Kevin Attard ranks third in trainer standings with 54 wins and won the 2024 Sovereign Award as Canada’s leading trainer. Attard specializes in Tapeta surface racing and has extensive experience with imported horses from Europe. His barn excels in maiden and allowance races.
Martin Drexler ranks second with 62 wins at the meet and has strong statistics in claiming races and route events. Multiple entries throughout the card suggest active claiming activity.
Josie Carroll has excellent statistics with fillies and mares, particularly with imported runners from Europe. Carroll excels in route races and allowance conditions.
The Attard family training operation includes Kevin, Sid, and Tino Attard, all of whom have strong synthetic surface expertise. The family operation dominates Ontario-bred races and synthetic surface events.
Best Wagering Strategies and Value Plays
The Kennedy Road Stakes in Race 10 offers excellent exotic wagering opportunities with Awesome Bourbon representing value against morning line favorite Lucky Score. Consider keying Awesome Bourbon over Lucky Score and Nobals in exactas, with Western Whirl as the fourth horse in trifectas for strong payouts.
Race 8 sets up perfectly for horizontal exotic wagers using Souped Up and Playmea Tune with Race 9’s Fly the W and Journeyman. A daily double connecting these races provides solid value with complementary running styles.
Inside post positions show significant statistical advantages in sprint races at Woodbine, particularly posts 1-3 which combine for 38% of sprint wins. Target horses with inside posts in Races 1, 3, 7, and 8 for strong win probability.
The Mark Casse and Rafael Hernandez combination appears in multiple races and produces consistent returns. Consider multi-race parlays using this trainer-jockey partnership in Races 4, 9, and 10.
Race 9’s twelve-horse field creates tremendous value in trifecta and superfecta wagers. Use Fly the W and Journeyman as base horses with Aristotle and El Kabong underneath for potentially lucrative payouts.
Late Pick 4 covering Races 9-12 offers strong value with logical singles in Race 10 (Awesome Bourbon or Lucky Score) and spreading in the other legs where field size creates opportunity.
Target Kevin Attard runners with Rafael Hernandez or Pietro Moran in maiden and allowance races where this combination excels on synthetic surfaces. This pattern appears most strongly in Races 1, 5, 6, and 11.
