The Thunder Bay Stakes at Woodbine Racetrack headlines Race 8 on Sunday, July 27, 2025. This $100,000 turf sprint over 6 furlongs on the E.P. Taylor course is restricted to Ontario-sired 3-year-old fillies, forming part of the Ontario Sired Heritage Series. With eight contenders, the race features speed, pedigree depth, and tactical intrigue—ideal for bettors and turf sprint enthusiasts.
Field Breakdown – Horses, Pedigrees, Trainers & Jockeys
| Horse | Pedigree (Sire – Dam) | Trainer | Jockey | Odds | Notes |
| Zippy Gamble | Gamble’s Exchange – [Unlisted Dam] | Kevin Attard | Pietro Moran | 10/1 | Tactical speed; consistent form |
| Rhaenyra | Reload – [Unlisted Dam] | Kevin Attard | Pietro Moran | 2/1 | Last-out winner; improving filly |
| Sweet Passions | Passion for Action – [Unlisted Dam] | Richard Hayashi | Ryan Munger | 8/1 | Solid turf record; exotics play |
| Suigu Belle | Reload – [Unlisted Dam] | Darwin Banach | Fraser Aebly | 5/2 | Maiden winner; sharp recent form |
| Wozniacki | Reload – [Unlisted Dam] | Tino Attard | Rafael Hernandez | 3/1 | Top speed figure (92); beaten favorite last out |
| Brengungirl | Point of Entry – [Unlisted Dam] | Kevin Attard | Sahin Civaci | 6/1 | Stakes experience; freshened for return |
| Silent Strike | Silent Name (JPN) – [Unlisted Dam] | John Coryat | Desean Bynoe | 20/1 | Needs pace collapse; longshot |
| Silent Sunshine | Silent Name (JPN) – [Unlisted Dam] | Carlos Grant | Jose Campos | 20/1 | Wide draw; inconsistent form |
Trainer & Jockey Insights
Kevin Attard sends a strong trio: Rhaenyra, Zippy Gamble, and Brengungirl. Attard excels in turf sprints and has a 25% win rate with Ontario-sired fillies.
Darwin Banach’s Suigu Belle broke her maiden impressively and returns with upside.
Tino Attard’s Wozniacki has the highest speed figure in the field and is a major win threat.
Jockey Highlights:
Rafael Hernandez (Wozniacki): Elite turf sprint rider with a 24% win rate at Woodbine.
Pietro Moran (Rhaenyra & Zippy Gamble): Versatile rider with strong trainer-jockey synergy.
Fraser Aebly (Suigu Belle): Known for patient rides and turf awareness.
Betting Tips:
Wozniacki is the class standout with speed figures and turf affinity.
Rhaenyra is improving and has back-to-back wins in sight.
Suigu Belle is a live contender with upside and tactical speed.
Sweet Passions and Brengungirl are exotics plays with solid turf records.
Wozniacki – Speed, form, and turf pedigree
Rhaenyra – Sharp recent win and trainer confidence
Suigu Belle – Tactical trip and rising profile
