This $100,000 black-type turf sprint for three-year-old fillies will be contested over 6½ furlongs on the E.P. Taylor Turf Course, and features a competitive field of nine, including graded stakes dropper Love Cervere, local standout Personify, and emerging sprinter Flaunt.
Race Overview: 2025 Alywow Stakes at Woodbine
- Race: Alywow Stakes (Race 7)
- Track: Woodbine Racetrack
- Surface: Turf
- Distance: 6½ furlongs
- Purse: $100,000
- Eligibility: 3-Year-Old Fillies
- Post Time: 4:26 PM ET
- Wagering: Exacta, Trifecta, Superfecta, Pick 3
This year’s edition is named in honor of Alywow, the 1994 Canadian Horse of the Year and turf sprinting legend. The race has drawn a diverse group of turf sprinters, including U.S. invaders and local hopefuls, setting up a high-speed showdown on the sweeping Woodbine lawn.
Horse-by-Horse Analysis with Jockeys, Trainers & Pedigrees
| Post | Horse | Jockey | Trainer | Pedigree (Sire – Dam) | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Personify | Patrick Husbands | Mark Casse | Speightstown – Jeunesse Dorée | 3-1 |
| 2 | American Women | Pietro Moran | Kevin Attard | Constitution – Smartly Agree | 12-1 |
| 3 | Flaunt | Rafael Hernandez | Barbara Minshall | Bolt d’Oro – Patroncita | 4-1 |
| 4 | War Signal (SCR) | — | Mark Casse | War of Will – Uchenna (IRE) | — |
| 5 | It Ain’t Two (GB) | Eswan Flores | Riley Mott | Calyx (GB) – Usra (IRE) | 8-1 |
| 6 | Love Cervere | Eric Cancel | Miguel Clement | Into Mischief – Panther Strike | 2-1 |
| 7 | Social Code | Jason Hoyte | Steven Flint | Constitution – Davida | 6-1 |
| 8 | Arctic Velocity | Juan Crawford | Paul Lepiane | Volatile – Foxy Medal | 50-1 |
| 9 | Bound to Be True | David Moran | Nathan Squires | Cairo Prince – Good to Know | 20-1 |
Top Contenders to Watch
Love Cervere (Post 6)
- Trainer: Miguel Clement
- Jockey: Eric Cancel
- Form: 4 starts – 2 wins, 1 second
- Last Win: Take the A Train Stakes at Aqueduct
- Analysis: The daughter of Into Mischief ships in from New York after a sharp stakes win. She’s fast, classy, and owns the highest Beyer Speed Figure in the field. If she handles the sweeping turn at Woodbine, she’s the one to beat.
Personify (Post 1)
- Trainer: Mark Casse
- Jockey: Patrick Husbands
- Form: 2-for-2 lifetime
- Analysis: Local filly with a perfect record, including a dominant debut win at Gulfstream. By Speightstown, she’s bred for turf sprints and gets a cozy rail draw. A win here would stamp her as a rising Canadian turf star.
Flaunt (Post 3)
- Trainer: Barbara Minshall
- Jockey: Rafael Hernandez
- Form: 1-for-1
- Analysis: Impressive maiden winner at Woodbine in May. By Bolt d’Oro, she’s bred for speed and showed maturity in her debut. Faces a class test but has upside.
Live Longshots & Value Plays
- Social Code (Post 7): Consistent filly with two thirds in stakes company. Could hit the board at a price.
- It Ain’t Two (GB) (Post 5): European-bred with back class. If she fires, she could surprise.
- Bound to Be True (Post 9): Runner-up in allowance company last out. Wide draw hurts, but she’s improving.
Race Strategy & Pace Scenario
- Expected Pace: Fast. Love Cervere, Flaunt, and It Ain’t Two all have early foot.
- Closers: Social Code and Bound to Be True will look to pick up pieces late.
- Key Matchup: Love Cervere vs Personify – proven stakes speed vs undefeated local talent.
Projected Order of Finish
- Love Cervere
- Personify
- Flaunt
- Social Code
- It Ain’t Two (GB)
