Horse Race Preview: Race 5 – Ashbridges Bay Stakes at Woodbine

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Venue & Race Details

Location: Woodbine Racetrack, Toronto, ON, Canada

Post Time: 8:50 PM ET (Race 5)

Distance: 1710m (1 mile & 1/16) dirt

Class: 3-year-old fillies, stakes race

Purse: $154,000

Weather & Track Conditions

Forecast: Overcast skies, 9°C (48°F), light winds 10–12 km/h.

Track: Dirt expected to be fast, favoring tactical speed and stalkers.

Field Analysis (Post Positions, Horses, Jockeys, Trainers, Odds)

Regal Moment (USA)Post 1

Trainer: Stuart Simon

Jockey: Fraser Aebly

Recent Form: 126×726321 (last start win)

Odds: 5/1

Notes: Consistent filly, rail draw helps, strong top-3 record at Woodbine.

Hint (USA)Post 2

Trainer: Gail Cox

Jockey: Ryan Munger

Recent Form: 31 (last start win)

Odds: 4/1

Notes: Lightly raced but sharp; undefeated in 2 starts, dangerous contender.

Aussie Hyper (USA)Post 3

Trainer: Anthony Husbands

Jockey: Desean Bynoe

Recent Form: 4443513

Odds: 10/1

Notes: Blinkers on; inconsistent but could improve with equipment change.

Ella It Is (USA)Post 4

Trainer: Mark Casse

Jockey: Pietro Moran

Recent Form: 27x5170x12 (last start 2nd)

Odds: 7/2 (co-favorite)

Notes: Proven stakes filly, trained by Casse, strong connections.

Miss Pierre (USA)Post 5

Trainer: John Coryat

Jockey: Jeffrey Alderson

Recent Form: 7×16566422

Odds: 8/1

Notes: Consistent runner, often in the mix but struggles to finish first.

Peace Posey (USA)Post 6

Trainer: Tedston Holder

Jockey: Keveh Nicholls

Recent Form: 14x547x813

Odds: 12/1

Notes: Longshot, needs pace meltdown to contend.

Juicy Hanna (USA)Post 7

Trainer: M. Hinckson

Jockey: Emma-Jayne Wilson

Recent Form: 8x

Odds: 15/1

Notes: Lightly raced, tough spot against seasoned fillies.

Betting Trends & Suggested Wagers

Favorites: Ella It Is and Hint both come off sharp recent runs; strong win candidates.

Value Play: Regal Moment offers consistency and rail advantage at 5/1.

Longshot: Aussie Hyper could improve with blinkers on.