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Horse Race Preview: Grade II Nassau Stakes at Woodbine

2025 Nassau Stakes (G2T) – Race Preview & Analysis

Date: June 28, 2025
Track: Woodbine Racetrack
Race: Race 10
Distance: 1 Mile (Turf)
Purse: CA$175,000 (+$30,000 for Ontario-breds)
Eligibility: Fillies & Mares, 4-Year-Olds & Up
Post Time: 6:11 PM ET

Contenders Breakdown

1. Blueberry Fields

Pedigree: Frac DaddyCandy Cruise

Trainer: Brandon Evan Greer

Jockey: Daisuke Fukumoto

Analysis: 7YO mare with limited stakes experience. Frac Daddy adds turf stamina, but she’ll need a career-best to contend.

2. Crevalle d’Oro

Pedigree: ConstitutionSonoma d’Oro

Trainer: Mark E. Casse

Jockey: Patrick Husbands

Analysis: Lightly raced 4YO filly with improving form. Constitution is a rising turf influence. Could be a pace factor.

3. Ready for Shirl

Pedigree: More Than ReadyPerfect Shirl

Trainer: Roger Attfield

Jockey: Emma-Jayne Wilson

Analysis: Homebred with a regal turf pedigree. Perfect Shirl won the Breeders’ Cup Filly & Mare Turf. Needs to show more to be competitive here.

4. Caitlinhergrtness

Pedigree: Omaha BeachBelatrix

Trainer: Kevin Attard

Jockey: Rafael Hernandez

Analysis: 2024 King’s Plate winner and recent Belle Mahone (G3) heroine. Omaha Beach adds class and versatility. The one to beat on home turf.

5. Ready to Jam

Pedigree: More Than ReadyThird Dawn

Trainer: Mark E. Casse

Jockey: Sahin Civaci

Analysis: Consistent filly with tactical speed. More Than Ready is a proven turf sire. Could grab a minor share.

6. Metaphysical

Pedigree: American FreedomAnother Ghazo

Trainer: Tony Gattellaro

Jockey: Ryan Munger

Analysis: 5YO mare with a grinding style. American Freedom adds stamina. Faces a class test here.

7. Ms. Tart

Pedigree: Maximus MischiefSheza Sweet Lemon

Trainer: Kevin Rice

Jockey: Huber Villa-Gomez

Analysis: Winner of the G3 Royal North. Cross-entered in the Highlander. Dangerous if she runs here instead.

8. Ocean Club

Pedigree: CurlinTheatre Star

Trainer: Thomas Proctor

Jockey: Sofia Vives

Analysis: 5YO mare with back class. Curlin adds stamina and class. Could be a sleeper with a stalking trip.

9. Mixologist

Pedigree: FrostedMasquerade

Trainer: Josie Carroll

Jockey: Pietro Moran

Analysis: Transferred from Brad Cox’s barn. Frosted adds synthetic and turf versatility. Dangerous if ready off the layoff.

10. Sweet Rebecca

Pedigree: American PharoahSweet N Discreet

Trainer: Chad C. Brown

Jockey: Dylan Davis

Analysis: Won a Keeneland allowance in her 4YO debut. American Pharoah adds turf brilliance. Major win contender with upside.

11. Mission of Joy

Pedigree: Kitten’s JoySmart Mission

Trainer: H. Graham Motion

Jockey: Eswan Flores

Analysis: Grade 1-placed mare with back class. Kitten’s Joy is a turf titan. Needs to recapture 2023 form to contend.

12. Austere

Pedigree: MendelssohnArgumentative (GB)

Trainer: Brendan P. Walsh

Jockey: Declan Cannon

Analysis: Lightly raced 4YO with a strong European turf pedigree. Mendelssohn is producing versatile runners. Could be a value play.

Top Picks:

Win Contender: Caitlinhergrtness – local star, proven class

Main Rival: Sweet Rebecca – sharp return, Chad Brown-trained

Value Play: Austere – improving, strong turf pedigree

Exacta Box: Caitlinhergrtness, Sweet Rebecca, Austere
Trifecta Add-On: Mission of Joy – back class, Motion-trained

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