The $200,000 Canadian Stakes Presented by the Japan Racing Association (G2T) unfolds on Sunday, July 20, 2025, as Race 6 at Woodbine Racetrack in Toronto, Ontario. Post time is 3:39 PM ET, and the race covers 1 1/8 miles on turf for fillies and mares aged 3 and up. With a field of six international contenders, this Grade II event showcases elite turf pedigrees, stakes-tested mares, and top North American and European connections.
Contenders & Horse Profiles
| Post | Horse Name | Pedigree | Trainer | Jockey |
| 1 | Crevalle d’Oro | Constitution – Sonoma d’Oro | Mark Casse | Patrick Husbands |
| 2 | Gimme a Nother (SAF) | Gimmethegreenlight – Nother Russia | Graham Motion | Ryan Munger |
| 3 | Life’s an Audible | Audible – Catkins | Kevin Attard | Pietro Moran |
| 4 | Ready for Shirl | More Than Ready – Perfect Shirl | Roger Attfield | Emma-Jayne Wilson |
| 5 | Venencia (FR) | Recoletos – Sign of Life | Chad Brown | Rafael Hernandez |
| 6 | Scarlet Poppy (IRE) | Night of Thunder – Bulrushes | Wesley Ward | John Velazquez |
Pedigree Insights & Turf Potential
Crevalle d’Oro, by Constitution, is bred for stamina and turf adaptability. Her dam traces to Medaglia d’Oro, adding class and late kick. Gimme a Nother, a South African import, is by champion Gimmethegreenlight and out of Nother Russia, a multiple Group 1 winner. She brings international flair and a devastating turn of foot. Life’s an Audible, by Audible, has shown promise in Gulfstream’s turf stakes and is bred for tactical speed. Ready for Shirl, by More Than Ready, is out of Breeders’ Cup winner Perfect Shirl, making her one of the most royally bred turf fillies in the field. Venencia, by Recoletos, is a French-bred mare with multiple graded placings and a pedigree built for firm turf and distance. Scarlet Poppy, by Night of Thunder, is an Irish-bred filly with a 4-for-6 record and a sharp second-place finish at Belmont last out.
Jockey & Trainer Matchups to Watch
Patrick Husbands (Crevalle d’Oro) and Mark Casse are a dominant duo at Woodbine, especially in turf stakes. Ryan Munger (Gimme a Nother) is a South African native who rode against her in Group 1 company and now reunites with her on Canadian turf. Emma-Jayne Wilson (Ready for Shirl) is one of Canada’s top riders and excels in route turf races. John Velazquez (Scarlet Poppy) brings Hall of Fame experience and could be dangerous from the outside draw.
Recent Form & Speed Figures
| Horse Name | Last Race Result | Notable Finish | Surface | Distance |
| Crevalle d’Oro | 7th @ Woodbine (1m) | Late run | Turf | 1 mile |
| Gimme a Nother | 7th @ Saratoga (G1 – 1 1/16m) | Soft turf | Turf | 1 1/16m |
| Life’s an Audible | 6th @ Gulfstream (G3 – 1m) | No threat | Turf | 1 mile |
| Ready for Shirl | 2nd @ Woodbine (1m) | Weaved through | Turf | 1 mile |
| Venencia | 4th @ Churchill Downs (1m) | Willingly late | Turf | 1 mile |
| Scarlet Poppy | 2nd @ Belmont (1 1/16m) | Up for second | Turf | 1 1/16m |
Predicted Finish & Strategy
Winner: Gimme a Nother (SAF) – international class, explosive turn of foot, ideal turf setup
Place: Scarlet Poppy (IRE) – improving form, strong pedigree, top rider
Show: Ready for Shirl – local experience, pedigree royalty, tactical trip
