The $150,000 Plate Trial Stakes returns to Woodbine Racetrack on Sunday, July 20, 2025, as Race 8 on the card. Post time is 4:44 PM ET, and the race covers 1 1/8 miles on the Tapeta main track for Canadian-foaled 3-year-olds. As a key prep for the 166th King’s Plate (August 16), this race features a field of 10 contenders, including stakes winners, rising stars, and pedigrees built for classic distances.
Contenders & Horse Profiles
| Post | Horse Name | Pedigree | Trainer | Jockey |
| 1 | Call Me Sue | Klimt – All in the Process | Alex McPherson | Daisuke Fukumoto |
| 2 | Scorching | Mo Town – Samal (Consolidator) | John Charalambous | John Velazquez |
| 3 | Unbridled Weather | Prime Attraction – Old Cooksville | Angus Buntain | Rafael Hernandez |
| 4 | Sedburys Ghost | Shaman Ghost – Hurricane Mimi | Barb Minshall | Ryan Munger |
| 5 | Regal Guest | Old Forester – Gladiator Queen | Mark Casse | Patrick Husbands |
| 6 | Autobahn Ace | Bakken – Chasing Cars | Pat Parente | Jose Campos |
| 7 | Watsonville Red | Hard Spun – Ice Festival | Mike De Paulo | Leo Salles |
| 8 | Dewolf | Silent Name (JPN) – Holy Cargo | Kevin Attard | Pietro Moran |
| 9 | Forty N Five | Uncle Mo – Five N Forty | Josie Carroll | Eswan Flores |
| 10 | Notorious Gangster | Classic Empire – Sister Nova | Josie Carroll | Fraser Aebly |
Pedigree Insights & Classic Distance Potential
Scorching, by Mo Town, is bred for stamina and class. His dam Samal adds durability from the Consolidator line. He’s a stakes winner and was elevated to first in the Cup & Saucer Stakes last fall. Notorious Gangster, by Classic Empire, won the Coronation Futurity and Queenston Stakes. His pedigree suggests he’ll relish the 9-furlong distance. Dewolf, by Silent Name (JPN), is a Bull Page Stakes winner and graded stakes placed. His sire is known for producing versatile turf and synthetic runners. Regal Guest, by Old Forester, finished second in the Queenston Stakes and has shown tactical speed. Unbridled Weather, by Prime Attraction, won the Frost King Stakes and brings a grinding style suited to longer distances. Forty N Five, by Uncle Mo, is bred for stamina and has shown steady improvement in allowance company.
Jockey & Trainer Matchups to Watch
John Velazquez (Scorching) brings Hall of Fame experience and could be key in settling the colt early. Patrick Husbands (Regal Guest) and Mark Casse are a dominant duo at Woodbine, especially in stakes routes. Fraser Aebly (Notorious Gangster) and Josie Carroll have teamed up for multiple stakes wins this season. Ryan Munger (Sedburys Ghost) is known for patient rides and could benefit from a contested pace.
Recent Form & Speed Figures
| Horse Name | Last Race Result | Notable Finish | Surface | Distance |
| Scorching | 2nd in Marine Stakes (G3) | Strong close | Tapeta | 1 1/16m |
| Notorious Gangster | 1st in Queenston Stakes | Dominant win | Tapeta | 7f |
| Dewolf | 3rd in Marine Stakes (G3) | Held well | Tapeta | 1 1/16m |
| Regal Guest | 2nd in Queenston Stakes | Tactical trip | Tapeta | 7f |
| Unbridled Weather | 4th in Marine Stakes (G3) | Faded late | Tapeta | 1 1/16m |
| Call Me Sue | 5th in allowance | Needs rebound | Tapeta | 1 1/16m |
Predicted Finish & Strategy
Winner: Scorching – sharp Marine Stakes effort, top connections, proven stamina
Place: Notorious Gangster – undefeated in stakes company, tactical speed
Show: Dewolf – consistent form, graded stakes experience
