The Pink Lloyd Stakes at Woodbine Racetrack honors one of Canada’s greatest sprinters and showcases elite Ontario-sired 4-year-olds and up in a $100,000 stakes sprint over 6 furlongs on the all-weather Tapeta surface. Scheduled as Race 9 on Sunday, July 27, 2025, this event features seasoned campaigners, track specialists, and rising contenders—all vying for turf sprint supremacy.
Field Breakdown – Horses, Pedigrees, Trainers & Jockeys
| Horse | Pedigree (Sire – Dam) | Trainer | Jockey | Notes |
| Light The Lamp | Frac Daddy – [Unlisted Dam] | Donald MacRae | Pietro Moran | Seeking third straight win; 8-time Woodbine winner |
| Hunt Master | [Unlisted Sire] – [Unlisted Dam] | David Borsk | Jeffrey Alderson | Dominant last-out win; cutting back in distance |
| Junior Hot Shot | American Pharoah – Hollidazzle (Tiznow) | John Ross | Rafael Hernandez | 4 Woodbine wins; sharp recent form |
| Its Time To Shine | [Unlisted Sire] – [Unlisted Dam] | John Ross | Jose Campos | Consistent campaign; 2 wins and multiple placings |
| Poseidon Steel | Frac Daddy – Blue Waters | Gordon Colbourne | Ryan Munger | Tactical speed; local experience |
| Last American Exit | Society’s Chairman – Where Oh Where | Harold Ladouceur | Rafael Hernandez | Veteran sprinter; needs pace setup |
| Maakwa | [Unlisted Sire] – [Unlisted Dam] | Shana Lopez | Jalon Samuel | Improving form; longshot potential |
| Perfect Crime | [Unlisted Sire] – [Unlisted Dam] | Patrick Dixon | Rico Walcott | Capable closer; needs race shape |
| No More Options | [Unlisted Sire] – [Unlisted Dam] | Zeljko Krcmar | Ryan Munger | Exotics contender; consistent efforts |
| One True Gentleman | [Unlisted Sire] – [Unlisted Dam] | Steven Flint | Sofia Vives | Wide draw; late-running style |
Trainer & Jockey Insights
Donald MacRae’s Light The Lamp is the horse to beat, with back-to-back wins and proven affinity for Woodbine’s surface.
John Ross sends out two contenders: Junior Hot Shot and Its Time To Shine, both in strong form and well-suited to the distance.
David Borsk’s Hunt Master enters off a blowout win and could be dangerous if he handles the cutback.
Jockey Highlights:
Pietro Moran (Light The Lamp): Tactical rider with strong sprint instincts.
Rafael Hernandez (Junior Hot Shot): Veteran with elite Woodbine sprint record.
Sofia Vives (One True Gentleman): Rising talent with turf sprint savvy.
Betting Tips:
Light The Lamp is the top pick with tactical speed and local dominance.
Junior Hot Shot offers value with consistent form and strong connections.
Hunt Master is a wildcard with explosive last-out performance.
Its Time To Shine and Poseidon Steel are exotics contenders with solid sprint records.
Light The Lamp – Track specialist with sharp recent wins
Junior Hot Shot – Reliable form and top-tier jockey
Hunt Master – Dangerous if pace collapses
