The Grade III Seagram Cup Stakes, a $150,000 feature for 3-year-olds and up, headlines Race 9 at Woodbine Racetrack on Saturday, August 2, 2025. Contested over 1 1/16 miles on the all-weather Tapeta track, this prestigious Canadian graded stakes race draws a deep field of seasoned runners, including multiple graded stakes winners, Sovereign Award contenders, and horses with elite pedigrees suited for synthetic surfaces.
Race Details
Race: Seagram Cup Stakes (G3)
Track: Woodbine Racetrack, Toronto, ON
Date: Saturday, August 2, 2025
Post Time: 5:21 PM ET
Distance: 1 1/16 miles (All-Weather Tapeta)
Purse: $150,000 (+$30,000 Ontario-bred bonus)
Conditions: 3-Year-Olds & Up
Full Field Analysis
| PP | Horse | Jockey | Trainer | Sire | Dam (Dam Sire) |
| 1 | Dresden Row | Ryan Munger | Lorne Richards | Lord Nelson | Elle Special (Giant’s Causeway) |
| 2 | Paramount Prince | Sahin Civaci | Mark Casse | Society’s Chairman | Platinum Steel (Eddington) |
| 3 | Bail Us Out | Fraser Aebly | Kevin Attard | Lookin At Lucky | Joffe’s Run (Giant’s Causeway) |
| 4 | Stanley House | Leo Salles | Michael De Paulo | Army Mule | Stormy’s Song (Unbridled’s Song) |
| 5 | Swift Delivery | Patrick Husbands | Mark Casse | Not This Time | Raegen Harper (Rockport Harbor) |
| 6 | Essex Serpent | Sofia Vives | Mark Casse | Honor Code | Eileen’s Girl (Medaglia d’Oro) |
| 7 | Classic Mo Town | Pietro Moran | Martin Drexler | Mo Town | Potra Clasica (ARG) (Potrillon) |
| 8 | Lac Macaza | Rafael Hernandez | Martin Drexler | Giant Gizmo | Garavogue Colleen (Sligo Bay) |
Top Contenders Breakdown
Dresden Row
Trainer: Lorne Richards
Jockey: Ryan Munger
Pedigree: By Lord Nelson, out of Elle Special
Form: Sovereign Award winner; G3 Ontario Derby and Durham Cup winner
Edge: Proven on Tapeta, tactical speed, consistent top-three finishes
Note: 5 wins, 3 seconds, 3 thirds in 11 starts; elite local form
Swift Delivery
Trainer: Mark Casse
Jockey: Patrick Husbands
Pedigree: By Not This Time, out of Raegen Harper
Form: Recent allowance winner; third career win
Edge: Improving form, versatile running style
Note: Owned by Gary Barber, Team Valor, and NFL star Travis Kelce
Classic Mo Town
Trainer: Martin Drexler
Jockey: Pietro Moran
Pedigree: By Mo Town, out of Potra Clasica (ARG)
Form: Winner of G2 Eclipse Stakes; claimed for $25K last year
Edge: Graded stakes success, strong closing kick
Note: Cinderella story with rising form
Pedigree Insights
Lord Nelson (Dresden Row): Sire of fast, durable synthetic runners.
Not This Time (Swift Delivery): Known for producing versatile dirt and synthetic routers.
Mo Town (Classic Mo Town): Turf and synthetic influence with stamina.
Honor Code (Essex Serpent): Adds class and late acceleration.
Army Mule (Stanley House): Speed-oriented sire with Tapeta adaptability.
Final Thoughts
The Seagram Cup Stakes sets up as a strategic Tapeta route with Dresden Row entering as the class standout and local hero. Swift Delivery and Classic Mo Town bring improving form and stakes credentials, while Paramount Prince and Stanley House offer value with tactical speed. Expect a well-paced race and a strong stretch duel in this Grade III Canadian classic.
